February 1, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
348 
CH1LLENGE 
Every Chrysanthemum Grower is 
on the look-out for the best Exhi¬ 
bition varieties, and as Calvat’s 
varieties are becoming a bv-word, 
and “ everybody knows ” no one 
has given them such a genuine 
trial as myself. Now I make 
the following bold “ Challenge 
TO 
all England,” that the following 
twelve varieties of Calvat’s 1895 
set will be seen more times (bar 
Special Prizes) and of higher 
quality than any other twelve new 
varieties of any other introductions 
of 1896 that are to be distributed 
in England, viz., Admiral Avellan, 
3s. ; Boule d’Or (’95), 2s.; Directeur 
Tisserand, 3s. ; Le Moucharotte, 
is. 6d. ; Mdme. Ernest Capitante, 
2s. ; M. Chenon de Leche, 2s. ; M. 
Demay-Taillandier. 2s. 6d. ; M. Jos. 
Allemand, 2s. ; M. G. H. de Cler¬ 
mont, is. 6d. ; President Carnot, 
2s. , Reine d’Angleterre, 3s. ; Sur¬ 
prise, is. 6d. ; or one plant each of 
SEEDS OF BEAUTIFUL 
FLOWERS . 
WEBBS' LARGE - FLOWERING 
SWEET PEA. 
Produces large and beautiful flowers in great pro¬ 
fusion, many of which are both new and novel in 
colour. 6d. per packet, post free. 
WEBBS’ ECLIPSE GAILLARDIA. 
Its exceedingly showy flowers last a long time, 
and are of great value for cutting and other decora¬ 
tive purposes. Is. per packet, post free. 
WEBBS' ELEGANT PHLOX. 
The rich and varied colours of our splendid strain 
of this valuable annual render it one of the most 
effective bedding plants in cultivation. Is. per 
packet, post free. 
WEBSS' PREMIER SINGLE DAHLIA 
Produces magnificent flowers of extra large size, 
and in a great variety of colours, which will be 
found equal 10 the finest named kinds. Is. and 
2s. 6d. per packet, post free. 
See Webbs' Spring Catalogues, Post Free, Is. 
WEBBS’, Wordsley, Stourbridge. 
ALL 
the above for 21s., on the following 
conditions : that M. Chenon de 
Leche be delivered early in March, 
all the others early in February, in 
good plants; but unless the whole 
are ordered, M. C. de Leche cannot 
be booked separately from now 
under 5s. each, as it is so shy. All 
other varieties can be had separate 
at price quoted, and all orders 
amounting to 2s. and upwards will 
be sent Post Free anywhere in 
ENGLAN 
or Great Britain. See Catalogues, 
free 
FROM 
W. WELLS, 
EARLSWOOD NURSERIES. 
REDHILL, SURREY. 
Please send Orders at once or keep this Copy, 
as this Advt. will not be repeated—W.W. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS 
AT MODERATE PRICES, 
APPLY TO 
Mr. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
New Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
No Nurseryman will serve you better in Quality, Quantity,or Price 
Sweet Peas 
A SPECIALITY. 
ECKFORD’S and other choice varieties at a third 
or a fourth usual prices. 
Nothing gives so much cut bloom at so small a cost or so 
little trouble. To get best results SOW IN JANUARY and 
FEBRUARY, as directions sent with each Collection. 
SPECIAL VERY CHEAP O - FER. 
Collection No. 1.—10 Really Good Varieties. 
30 Seeds of each variety, in separate packets, Is. 3 d. 
Collection No. 2.—10 Very Choice Varieties. 
30 Seeds of each Variety, in separate packets, Is. 6d. 
For names and colours, see Gardening Illustrated. 
Special Price for the Two Collections, 2s. 6d., Post Free 
THE FOUR BEST CUCUMBERS 
Each Packet contains io Seeds. 
Lockie’s Perfection, Rollison’s Selected Telegraph, Covent 
Garden Favourite, and Tender and True, 6d. each ; postage 
id each extra; or ihe Collection, 2s., post free. 
THE FIYE BEST TOMATOS 
In cultivation, often sold under other names to get fancy 
prices. Each packet contains nearly 200 Seeds. Perfection, 
3d. ; Ham Green Favourite, 3d.; Roseleigh Gem, 3d., a grand 
new selection, large smooth; Challenger, ^d.; Golden Perfec¬ 
tion, 3d.; Collection, is. 3d., posi free. If ordered separately, 
postage id. each extra. 
Last year I sold about 5,000 packets of each, and they gave 
universal satisfaction, one grower getting over 2,000 lbs. weight 
of Tomatos from twc threepenny packets. 
MR. ROBERT SYDENHAM’S LISTS 
Are acknowledged by all to be the Best, Cheapest, and most 
Reliable ever published. They contain only the Best 
VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, & BULBS WORTH GROWING 
Being the selections of the Largest Seed Growers, Market 
Gardeners, and the most celebrated Professional Gardeners 
and Amateurs in the kingdom. They also contain very useful 
cultural instructions. 
Mr. SYDENHAM’S Bulbs and Seeds were represented and 
gained First Prizes at London, Birmingham, Preston, New- 
castle-on-Tyne, Shrewsbury, Edinburgh, &c.,&c.,in 1892,1893, 
1894,1895. FULL LISTS POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
Please mention ihis Paper. 
ROBERT VEITCH&SON, 
EXETER, 
Offer the following Sterling Novelties:—• 
VEITGH’S EXONIAN PEA, 
2/- per Quart. 
VEITGH’S CLIMBING FRENCH BEAN, 
1/6 per Pint. 
VEITCH’S FLYING DUTCHMAN TOMATO, 
1/- per Packet. 
VEITCH’S PURPLE EXHIBITION SHALLOT, 
3 lbs., 2/6. 
VEITCH’S EXHIBITION LONG POD BEAN, 
2/6 per Quart. 
VEITCH’S WESTERN WONDER CUCUMBER, 
1/6 per Packet. 
Priced and Illustrated Catalogue Free on 
Apolication. 
i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ — A A. A A A. 
| LINCOLN SEEDS. I 
j Grown in the driest climate in England. ^ 
EXTRA P£J|§ SELECTED. \ 
Perfect Germination Catalogue Free. ► 
]PENNELL & SONS, Growers, LINCOLN 
For Index to Contents see page 358. 
“ Gardening Is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon, 
Edited by J. FRASER, F.L.S. 
SATURDAY, FEB. ist, 1896. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, February 3rd —Sales of greenhouse plants, hardy 
perennials, bu.b^, etc., by Messrs. Protheroe & Mcrris. 
Tuesday, February +th.—Sales of Carnations, hardy 
perennials, and imported Orchids by Messrs. Protheroe & 
Morris. 
Wednesday, February 5th.—Sale of Liliums,Gladioli,Hemero- 
callis, etc., by Messrs. Protheroe tk Morris. 
Thursday, February 6 h.—Sale of sco*e and greenhouse 
plants by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Friday, February 7th.—Sales of imported and established 
Orchids by Messrs. Frotheroe & Morris. ^ 
T>ules for Jueging at Flower Shows.— 
^ The code of rules promised for some 
time past by the Royal Horticultural Society 
has now been published with the object of 
meeting a want that has long been felt by 
judges and exhibitors alike. In our opinion 
it matters little who should publish such a 
guide, provided the latter is sufficiently 
comprehensive and authoritative to com¬ 
mend itself to the approval of the greatest 
number of all concerned. We do not 
suppose that any guide whatever would 
meet with the approbation of all ; but that 
is a secondary matter. Nor do the Judging 
Rules Committee suggest that the rules 
now proposed can be regarded as final. 
Questions must in the nature of things 
arise and require the revision, modification, 
or alteration of certain rules, many of which 
are and must be conventional. Hence the 
