September 14, 1889. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
19 
WEBBS 
FREE BY 
POST 
OR RAIL. 
BULBS 
g 
FOR GREENHOUSE DECORATION. 
Collection A, containing 461 Bulba 
„ B, „ 262 „ 
„ C, „ 207 „ 
„ D, „ 134 „ 
„ E, „ 96 „ 
„ F, „ 60 „ 
FOR GARDEN BEDS, BORDERS, ftc. 
s. d. 
Price 42 0 
„ 21 0 
„ 15 0 
„ 10 6 
„ 7 6 
„ 5 0 
5 
Collection M, containing 2,923 Bulbs. 
N, 
O, 
P, 
Q, 
R, 
s, 
T, 
1,909 
1,286 
680 
424 
315 
203 
114 
Price 105 0 
„ 63 0 
„ 42 0 
„ 21 0 
„ 15 0 
„ 10 6 
„ 7 6 
„ 5 0 
5 per cent. Discount for Cash. 
Webbs’ Bulb Catalogue 
Beautifully Illustrated, and containing complete Cultural 
Instructions. Now ready, Gratis and Post Free. 
Seedsmen by Royal Warrants to H.JI. 
the Queen and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 
WORDSLEY, STOURBRIDGE. 
“PIC REN A,” 
THE UNIVERSAL INSECTICIDE, 
SAFE—ECONOMICAL—EFFECTUAL, 
FOR 
GREEN and BL ACK FLY, AMERICAN BLIGHT, RED 
SPIDER, CAMELLIA SCALE, MEALY BUG, BROWN 
and WHITE SCALE, WORMS, WOOD LICE, &c. 
“ 15, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 15th July, 1887. 
“Dear Sirs— I have thoroughly tested a sample of a new 
Insecticide which you were so good as to send me. At the 
rate of 1 oz. to a gallon of water at a temperature of 95° I find it 
kills Green-fly immediately. Double this strength, or 2 ozs. to 
gallon at 120°, seals the fate of Scale of all sorts in a few seconds ; 
while 3 ozs. to gallon at same temperature effectually dissolves 
Mealy Bug, aud so far as I have yet observed, without the 
slightest injury to leaf or flower, and it is withal a most agree¬ 
able compound to work with. All our insect remedies are 
applied through common syringe or garden engine, a much 
severer test of efficiency than when applied by hand-washing or 
spray. 
“ I remain, Dear Sirs, yours trills (signed) A. MACKENZIE." 
(Of Messrs. Methven & Sons.) 
“ Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, 
London, 7th January, 1888. 
“Gentlemen—I have given your Insecticide, ‘ Ticrena,’ a 
good trial in competition with many others. I am pleased to 
say that I have found it more effectual in destroying Mealy Bug 
and other insects than anything we have used. It ought to 
command a good sale. (sigaed) „ B g _ WILLIAMS _„ 
Sold by Chemists, Nurserymen, and Florists. 
In Bottles at Is. 6 d., 2s. 6d., and 3 s. 6 d.; in tins (1 
and 2 gallons), 10s. 6d. and, 20 s. each ; in quantities of 
5 gallons and upwards, 9 s. per gallon. 
PREPARED only by 
DUNCAN, FLOCKHART & Co., 
Chemists to the Queen, EDINBURGH. 
SPECIAL AGENTS— 
B. S. WILLIAMS, 
Victoria & Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, London 
AND 
WM. EDWARDS & SON, 
157, Queen Victoria Street, London. 
THE ORCHID FLOWER HOLDER 
(patented). 
A useful invention for Orchid. Growers and Floral Decorators. 
Price, per dozen, 3s. 9 d., postpaid. 
TO BE HAD OF 
ALFRED OUTRAM, 
7, MOOR E PARK ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON, S.W. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
The finest, most varied, choice, and interesting collection in 
the Trade. 
1,400 species and varieties of Stove, Greenhouse, and Hardy 
Ferns. 
Partially descriptive Catalogue free on application. 
Illustrated Catalogue (No. 21), containing 120 illustrations, 
and much valuable information on the cultivation of Ferns 
Is. 6 d., post tree. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, * 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
SUTTON’S 
FORCING 
HYACINTHS. 
SINGLE VARIETIES. 
The following HYACINTHS should be potted 
during SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER for flowering 
from DECEMBER to MARCH. 
50 Hyacinths in 25 named vars. sS2 2s. Od. 
25 ,, 25 , } ca'I 2s. 6d. 
12 „ 12 „ „ £0 12s. Od. 
Great care has been taken to select only those 
varieties which are suitable for forcing. Many 
Hyacinths bloom well in pots during March which 
will not bear forcing earlier. 
Forcing Hyacinths should be grown in addition to 
those usually raised in pots and glasses, and notin the 
place of them, for they are not intended to flower at 
the same time. 
“ I think your Hyacinths beat all others.” 
—Mrs. FRANK STERiCKER, Danby House. 
SUTTON'S BULBS 
GENUINE ONLY DIRECT FROM READING. 
Orders value 5s. Carriage Free. 
JERSEY FRUrr TREES AND ROSES. 
Carriage paid. Packed gratis. 
Strong healthy trees, the finest that money can buy. 
Roses wonderfully cheap. Cordons a speciality Before 
ordering be sure to write for our Illustrated Catalogues. 
Joshua Le Cop-mu & Son, High View Nurseries. 
HARTLANDS “GOLDEN QUILLED” DOUBLE 
PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER. 
OW is the time to ask for a Sixpenny Box of “Specimen 
Blooms," to prevent any hitherto implied imposition, and 
get orders “ booked ” for November delivery. Within the entire 
range of hardy perennials there is nothing finer. Its colour and 
floret formation is in appearance like an immense bloom of 
Madame Domage Chrysanthemum, or the very finest form of 
Orange Quilled African Marigold. Quite distinct. Plants at 
fall. Is. 6i. each, with 3d. extia if sent by post. 
Wm. Baylor Hartland, Seedsman, Cork, Ireland. 
© w t m w m w* 
MILLTRAGK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 6s. per bushel; Is. extra 
per bushel for package; or 6d. per cake, 
free by Parcel Post, Is. None genuine 
unless in sealed packages, and printed 
cultural directions enclosed, with our 
signature attached. 
Wm. CUTBUSH & SON, 
NURSERYMEN & SEED MERCHANTS, 
EISEGiSB STOESESSES, 
LONDON N. 
BULBS for EARLY FORCING. 
WHITE ROWAN HYACINTHS, first quality £ld0Z ' rerl ° 0- 
Bulbs, carefully selected.2 0 IS 6 
NARCISSUS, PAPER WHITE.’ i 3 70 
„ DOUBLE ROMAN .. ..13 7 0 
LILIUM HARRISII (Bermuda Easter Lily).—Our direct im¬ 
portation from Bermuda of this charming pure white Lily 
enables us to offer grand Bulbs, in the best possible condition 
at extraordinarily low prices. Fine selected, 7s. per dozen’ 
50s. per 100; extra fine selected, 7 to 9 ins. in circumference’ 
10s. per dozen, 75s. per 100. Potted now, will be in bloom at 
Christmas and the New Year. 
Descriptive CATALOGUE of Dutch and other Bulbs, 
Post Free on application. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
Merchants, WORCESTER. 
EVERY SV&B -.V AH If AZVI' i; i>. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
NEW TENBY ST., BIRMINGHAM, 
The celebrated importer of Bulbs, will send his revised 
Pamphlet, “How I Came to Grow Bulbs,” and the 
cheapest Price List for reliable Bulbs ever issued, 
free on application. 
I can guarantee my best Bulbs to be the finest that come from 
Holland, and will undertake to replace, at half price next year, 
any which, with fair treatment, do not flower satisfactorily; 
or any bulbs that are not perfectly satisfactory when received 
may be returned and the money refunded, as my great aim is to 
send out nothing but the best at moderate prices. 
White Roman Hyacinths, 2s. doz., 15s. 100; or 
a very grand sample, 2s. 6d. doz., 19s. IOO. 
Freesia refracta alba, the coming Flower of the Day, 
planted now, will bloom at Christmas, Is. doz., 7s. 6d. 100; 
extra selected Bulbs, Is. 6d. doz., 11s. 100. 
I MAKE A SPECIALITY OF HYACINTHS. 
One dozen, first size and named, for pots or glasses, 4s. 
A splendid dozen, unnamed, for pots, 3s., for water, 3s. 6d. 
Capital second-size Hyacinths, quite equal to what are often 
sold as first size, 2s. 3d. dcz., or 16s. 100. 
A choice collection of all the host Hyacinths for Exhibition 
purposes from 3d. to 8d. each. 
Splendid Bedding Hyacinths, Blue, 9s. ; Red, 13s. ; White, 
16s. ; or mixed, all colours, 11s. per 100. 
Tulips will be dearer and scarcer this year, owing to the 
great increased demand, hut having made very advantageous 
purchases, my prices will he but little above those of last year. 
I shall have a very select collection of Narcissi at reduced 
prices, and I shall have a grand lot of Scilla sibirica, Chionodoxa 
Lucilim, Snowdrops, Crocuses, Winter Aconites, Ixias, English 
and Spanish Iris, Ranunculus, Lilium Harrisi, &c., &c. 
A full list ready shortly, and sent post free on application. 
(Please Mention this Paper.) 
Letter Orders have same care as for my own 'planting. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
NEW TENBY STREET, BIRMINGHAM. 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, September 10th.—Trade Sale of Plants at Dyson’s 
Lane Nursery, Edmonton. Bulb Sales at Protheroe & 
Morris’s, and Stevens’ Rooms.7 
Tuesday, September 17th.—Royal Horticultural Society : Meet¬ 
ing of Fruit and Floral Committees. Trade Sale at Burnt 
Ash Lane, Lee. 
Wednesday, September lStli.—Trade Sale at the Lea Bridge 
Road Nursery, Leyton. Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris’s, 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, September 19th.—Trade Sale at the Brimsdown 
Nursery, Enfield Highway. Bulb Sale at Protheroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. 
Friday, September 20th.—Fruit and Flower Show at Botanical 
Gardens, Manchester (2 days). Orchid Sale at Protheroe & 
Morris’ Rooms. 
Saturday, September 21st.—Bulb Sales at Stevens’, and 
Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest! 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER If, IS89. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
^KHE Dahlia Centenary. —It was unfortunate 
that the very moderately attended but 
exceedingly interesting gathering of admirers 
of the Dahlia, which took place at the Crystal 
Palace conjointly with the National Dahlia 
Exhibition, had not been made more widely 
known, as it was only persons specially in¬ 
vited who knew where the meeting was to he 
held. Mr. Hibberd, who presided with his 
customary ability, threw a flood of light upon 
the history of the introduction of the Dahlia 
into this country, and its development from 
very indifferent singles to the superb forms 
we now see in such great abundance. 
Tifr. Harry Turner dealt with the. show 
kinds from a trade grower’s aspect, and Mr. 
West’s admirable paper on the cultivation of 
show Dahlias is one that should he universally 
read, as it forms a veritable epistle to amateurs 
on the Dahlia. Mr. Cheal very admirably and 
properly vindicated the claims of the Cactus, 
Pompon, and single Dahlias to public favour. 
The story of the original introduction of both 
