Vol. VI.—No. 266 . 
t Office: 17, Catherine St., > 
| Covent Garden, W.C. ] 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1889. 
I Registered at the General Post 
( Office as a Newspaper. 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free ljd. 
C REEPERS FOR WALLS.—By planting 
what is suitable, an ugly object may easily be made beau¬ 
tiful. Descriptive List and advice free. N.B.—Most being in 
pots, can be sent and planted out at any time.—RICHARD 
8MITH & Co., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Worcester. 
S UPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
S trawberries. — strong roots, is. per 
100. Plants in small pots, 16s. per 100 : ditto, in large 
pots, 25s. per 100. Descriptive LIST free.—RICHARD SMITH & 
CO., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Worcester. 
F RESH CUT FLOWERS in any quantity. 
Wreaths and Crosses on the shortest notice.—W. STRIKE, 
Florist, Stockton-on-Tees. 
S TRAWBERRIES.—Early, medium, late ; 
best sorts, true to name. GEORGE BUNYARD & Co.’s 
New Catalogue, now ready.—The Old Nurseries, Maidstone. 
pARNATIONS A SPECIALITY.—Hardy 
\J border, in 80 varieties, every shade of colour, strong well- 
rooted layers now ready. Descriptive Price List free on applica¬ 
tion to—S. ROGERS, Syers House, Whittleiea, Peterboro’. 
R OSES ON OWN ROOTS, Violets, shrubs 
and herbaceous plants, also greenhouse and decorative 
plants. All offered at exceptionally low prices. Catalogues 
gratis.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
F OR SALE. — A quantity of young 
Trees, the contents of a private Orchard House, partly 
in pots and planted.—Apply, IRELAND & THOMSON, Nursery¬ 
men and Seed Merchants, 81, Prince’s Street, Edinburgh. 
P ANSIES. — 100 stout, well-rooted, autumn- 
transplanted plants, in 8 separate named varieties, care¬ 
fully packed, free for 3s.—J. GALVIN'S Nurseries, Roscommon. 
MAIDENHAIR and GOLD 
FERNS (Adiantum euneatum and Gymno- 
gramma'ochracea).—Strong plants, 2s. per doz.; 15s. per 100. 
Carriage paid.—R. HOLMES, Clarence Road Nursery, Norwich. 
Y IOLETS.—Marie Louise (double), grand 
winter bloomer. Strong plants, now ready for frames, 
2s. 6 d. per dozen; cheaper by the 100.—JOHN COLLINS, 
Sutton, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 
~|VriCOTINE SOAP. — An effectual eradi- 
i- i cator of all Insect Pests on Plants without injury to 
foliage. Jars, Is. 6 d., 3s., 5s. 6d. Tins, 15s. 6 d., 25s., 95s. All 
Seedsmen and Florists. 
P RUNING SEASON. — Send for Lists and 
Testimonials of the Patent Hook Tree Pruner, used in the 
principal parks and gardens of the United Kingdom.—Patentees, 
GEO. COPPIN & SONS, Addington, Surrey. 
T WILL SEND 40 Wallflowers, 20 Antir- 
JL rhinums, 20 Sweet Williams, 20 Silene, and 20 Forget-me- 
nots for 2s. 3d. 12 Pansies, 12 Pinks, and 12 Carnations for 3s. 
All grown from First-class Seed.—R. NASH, West End, High 
Wycombe. 
S OW NOW ! Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, 
ODion, Black Spanish Radish, Wallflower, Digitalis, 
Canterbury Bell, Antirrhinum, Sweet William, Pansy. Seeds 
are carefully selected and certain to please. Collection free, Is. 
“THE REFORM SEEDSMAN,” Mildenhall, Suffolk. 
P URE WOOD CHARCOAL, specially pre¬ 
pared for Horticultural use. Extract from The Journal 
of Horticulture: —“ Charcoal is invaluable as a mamirial agent; 
each little piece is a pantry full of the good things of this' life. 
There is no cultivated plant which is not benefited by having 
Charcoal applied to the soil in which it is rooted." Apply for 
pamphlet and prices to the manufacturers—HIRST, BROOKE & 
HIRST, Leeds. 
D utch bulbs direct from the 
GROWERS. 
A NT. ROOZEN & SON, of Overveen, 
-XA_ Haarlem, beg to state that their CATALOGUE FOR 
1889, containing details of their immense Collections of New, 
Rare, and Fine Bulbs and Plants (91 pages in English) is now 
ready, and will, as usual, hi sent, post free, on application to 
themselves or their agents, Messrs. MERTENS & Co., 3, Cross 
Lane, St. Mary-at-Hill, LONDON, E.O. 
B ulbs i bulbs \! bulbs !;! — The 
Cheapest offer of first-class BULBS ever submitted to 
the public. The finest produced in Holland (selected by us on 
the spot), being offered at auction prices. Many people last year 
doubted the possibility of really First-rate Bulbs—true to 
name—being offered at the rates we quoted, and only gave us 
half their orders in order to compare the blooms with those pro¬ 
duced from Bulbs supplied by other firms. Our Bulbs stood 
the test in every case, and we have received many testimonials 
of a most flattering character. Catalogues now i eady. 
J. R. PEARSON & SONS, Chilwcll Nurseries, Notts. 
Fruit 
20,000 
B 
Florists’ Flowers from Scotland. 
O UR FAMED COLLECTIONS OF 
PANSIES, VIOLAS, PENTSTEMONS, PHLOXES, 
ANTIRRHINUMS, CARNATIONS, DAHLIAS, HOLLY¬ 
HOCKS, Ac., &c., are unsurpassed in the Trade. The plants 
this year are remarkably strong and healthy, and we catalogue 
such varieties only as are fit for an exhibition table. Try them.— 
R. B. LAIRD & SONS Gate Downie & Laird), Florists to the 
Queen, Edinburgh. 
S UTTON’S INIMITABLE BEDDING 
TULIPS.—“ Your inimitable Tulips made a splendid 
show."—Mrs. MORLEY, St. Brelades. For full particulars, see 
S UTTON’S BULB CATALOGUE, price 
6<7., post free.—“ As is usual with Messrs. Sutton’s pub¬ 
lications, this Catalogue is thorough and genuinely useful. 
The method of classification and lucid descriptions render it 
an easy task to distinguish suitable varieties ami make a good 
selection. The Catalogue, which is fully illustrated, contains 
a superbly-coloured plate of Sutton's ‘ Matchless ’ set of five 
Hyacinths."— Western Times, August 31st, 18S9 Complete 
Priced List of Bulbs gratis and post free from SUTTON & SONS, 
The Queen’s Seedsmen, READING. 
EST and CHOICEST ROSES in cultiva- 
vation.—Strong. well-grown dwarfs, H. P.s, 6s. dozen ; 
25s. 100 i £10 1,000. TEAS and NOISETTES,’9s. dozen ; 60s. 100. 
Catalogues. 500 varieties. CHOICE APPLES. PEARS, and 
PLUMS, well grown, 6s. and 9s. dozen.—GEO. W. BOOTHBY, 
Louth, Lincolnshire. 
H Y AC IN T H S, TULIPS, CROCUS, 
LILIES, &c.—C. G. VAN TUBERGEN, Junr., Haarlem, 
Holland. Wholesale Catalogue now ready, and may he had free 
on application to Messrs. R S1LBERRAD & SON, 25, Savage 
Gardens, Crutched Friars, London, E C. 
R OSES ! ROSES ! ! ROSES !!!—The best 
and cheapest in the world ; 40 choice Perpetuals for 21s. 
Purchasers’ selection from 400 best varieties. Catalogues free on 
application. Ten acres of Roses, 100,000 grand plants to select 
from ; plant now.—JAMES^WALTERS, Rose Grower, Exeter. 
N urserymen « the patent glaz- 
ING,” 12s. 6d. cost for roof, 10 ft. long by 10 ft. wide, or 
18s. 9d for roof, 15 ft. by 10 ft.—W. CLARK’S, Reading, Berks. 
R eaders of the gardening 
WORLD, when ordering articles advertised in its pages, 
will greatly oblige the publisher by mentioning the paper, and 
in case of any difficulty or irregularity, by communicating with 
him at once. 
O RCHID PEAT, best quality in the Market; 
also Fibrous Loam, Brown Fibrous Peat, and all other 
descriptions at the POLYGON ORCHID PEAT STORES. 
Loose Peat, on rail in London, 2 and 4 Ton Trucks, at from 12*. 
per yard. Sold also in Sacks.—Address, JOSEPH ARNOLD, 
32, Polygon, N.W. 
P ROTECT YOUR GARDENS.—GARDEN 
NETTING supplied by H. J. GASSON at 35 square yards 
for Is.; is oiled and dressed; will not rot if left out in all 
wpathers. Sent any width, carriage paid on all orders over 5s. 
Can be sent on approval. Commoner Netting at 50 square 
yards, Is. Hundreds of testimonials.—HENRY JOHN GASSON, 
Fish Merchant, Rye, Sussex. Established 170 years. 
F lower shows, fktes, enter¬ 
tainments, &c.—Ventriloquial, Conjuring, Italian 
Marionettes, &c.—For particulars address PROF. BOURNE, 
Ventriloquist, Hoxton. London. Proved such an attraction that 
two extra performances were given at the Town Hall, West 
Brighton Flower Show, 1888. 
T3EADERS OF THE GARDENING 
J-L WORLD who experience any difficulty in obtaining the 
paper at Railway Bookstalls, or through local agents, are 
respectfully requested to communicate with the Publisher, 
17, Catherine Street, Strand, W.C. 
B ARR’S NEW DAFFODIL, MRS. 
GEORGE CAMMELL, the Great Spanish Beauty.— 
Amongst Daffodils this is the most distinct in character, and the 
most refined in beauty; perfectly hardy. 21*. per dozen ; 2s. 
each. Extra large Bulbs, 30s. per dozen; 3s. each. BARR'S 
GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, free on application. BARR'S 
DAFFODIL and PLANT CATALOGUE, free on application. 
BARR’S RARE SPECIES OF CROCUS AND MEADOW 
SAFFRON LIST on application.—BARR & SON, 12 and 13, 
King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
ftO OOO CLEMATIS IN POTS, of all 
^ ” w v/ the finest double and single varieties (some 
of the flowers of which become 10 inches across, and are of every 
shade, from pure white to the darkest purple), for climbing and 
bedding, from 12s. to 24s. per dozen, strong plants. Beauty of 
Worcester, a magnificent purple, excellent for bedding, recently 
sent out by us ; reduced price, 2s. 6 d. each. Descriptive List on 
application.—RICHARD SMITH & Co,, Nurserymen and Seed 
Merchants, Worcester. 
TAMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti- 
fj cultural Builders and Heating Engineers. Hlustrated 
Circulars, Plans and Estimates free on application. Complete 
Catalogue, 3s. 
J WEEKS & Co., Horticultural Engineers 
• to her Majesty, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, H.M. Govern¬ 
ment, Admiralty Dept., War Dept., R. Horticultural Society, R. 
Botanic Society, Parks and Public Buildings. Patentees of the 
Duplex Upright Tubular Boilers, King's Road, Chelsea, S.W. 
T HE THAMES BANK IRON COMPANY, 
Heating Engineers to H.M. War Department, Science and 
Art Department, South Kensington, &c. Gold and Silver 
Medals, Birmingham, 1872 ; London, 1883. HOT-WATER 
BOILERS, PIPES and CONNECTIONS, and all Castings for 
Horticultural purposes. Price Lists gratis. Illustrated Cata¬ 
logue Is. Upper Ground Street, Blackfriars, S.E. 
G reenhouses for the million.— 
The best and cheapest makers in the world.—ALFRED 
PEEL & SONS, Wood Green, London, Canon Mills Bridge, 
Edinburgh; Phibsborough Road, Dublin. A complete green¬ 
house from 50s. Hlustrated Catalogue, post free, three stamps. 
T HOMSON’S IMPROVED VINE AND 
PLANT MANURE.—This valuable Manure is made up 
solely on our Premises here. Every bag and tin has our name 
on it. It can he had from all Nursery and Seedsmen, and direct 
from us. 1 cwt. and over carriage paid. Our London Agent is 
Mr. George, 10, Victoria Road, Putney. 
WM. THOMSON & SONS. Clovenfords, Galashiels N.B. 
H ENRY HOPE, 55, Lionel Street, Bir¬ 
mingham, designs estimates for Conservatories, Hot¬ 
houses, Hot-water Apparatus, &e., New Priced Illustrated 
Catalogue on application. Established 1818. 
H 
EATING APPARATUS.—Write for 
Hlustrated Catalogue to the Inventors, JONES & 
ATT WOOD, Stourbridge. 
FAMES GRAY, HORTICULTURAL 
tf BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
S MYTH’S TEAK ORCHID BASKETS, 
BOATS, RAFTS, AND CYLINDERS.—Largest manu- 
facturer in the trade. Price List free.—H. G. SMYTH 21, 
Goldsmith Street, Drury Lane, W.C. 
W RICHARDSON & Co., Horticultural 
• Builders and Hot-water Engineers, Darlington. 
Glasshouses of all kinds at the lowest prices. Awarded numerous 
Prize Medals. Catalogue free. See p. SO 
H EATING APPARATUS. — Catalogues 
free. Boilers, Pipes, &c. Over 1,000,000 Exp. Joints 
sold. Write to Inventor—J. ATTWOOD, Stourbridge. 
Silver Sand I I 
/HOARSE and FINE BEDFORDSHIRE.— 
U 1 For Direct Supply send to the Proprietor of the Pits, 
JOSEPH ARNOLD, 32, Polygon, London, N.W. Established 
nearly 30 years. Telegrams: Alloquy, London. TRADE 
SUPPLIED at lowest terms for cash. Special Notice, 20,000 
Tons of Splendid Coarse POTTING SAND from 6s. per ton (free 
on rail at Leighton Buzzard for cash), ready for quick despatch. 
Send to JOSEPH ARNOLD, “ only address ” as above, to the 
Polygon. 
B EESON’S MANURE. — The Best and 
Cheapest Fertiliser for all purposes. Write for Circular 
containing the Leading Gardeners’ and Market-growers’ reports. 
Sold in Tins, Is., 2s. 6d., 5s. 6d., and 10s. 6 d. each, or 1-cwt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., byall Seedsmen, or apply direct to W. H. BEESON, 
Carbrook Bone MiUs, Sheffield. 
& ISHURST COMPOUND.—Used by lead¬ 
ing gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, 
Thrips, Green Fly, and other Blight. 1 to 2 ozs. to the gallon 
of soft water, 4 to 16 ozs. as winter dressing for Vines and 
Orchard House Trees, and in lather from the cake against 
American Blight. Has outlived many preparations intended to 
supersede it. Boxes, Is., 3s., and 10s. 6d. 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry aud Soft 
ou wet ground. Boxes, 6 d. aud Is., from the trade. 
Wholesale from PRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London. 
B RIDGFORDS’ ANTISEPTIC LIQUID. 
The best and safest Insect Destroyer. Sold by all Seeds¬ 
men and Nurserymen, In bottles, at Is. 6<f. and 3s. each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTE B, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 237 and 238, High Holborn, London. Each bottle 
bears full instructions for application. ,, 
