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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 5, 1889. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Splendid Bulbs from Holland. 
SALES every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY, 
in Large and Small Lots, to suit all Buyers. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUC¬ 
TION, at his Great Rooms, 3S, King Street, Covent 
Garden, W.C., every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATUR¬ 
DAY, at Half-past Twelve o'clock precisely each day, first-class 
consignments of choice named HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CRO¬ 
CUSES, NARCISSUS, SCILLAS, and other BULBS, arriving 
daily from well-known farms in Holland. 
On view mornings of Sale and Catalogues had. ___ 
Dutch Bulbs. 
GREAT UNRESERVED SALES, every MONDAY, WEDNES¬ 
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win 
SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 & 
68, Cheapside, London, E.C., every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, 
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, at Half-past Eleven odloek 
each day, extensive consignments of first-class HYACINTHS, 
TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, and other BULBS from 
Holland, lotted to suit the Trade and Private Buyers. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
250 Azalea indica, 300 Ficus elastica, Ferns, and other plants 
from Holland ; also 400 lots of Dutch Bulbs. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will 
SELL the above by AUCTION, at their Central Sale 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C., on WEDNESDAY 
NEXT, October 9th, at Half-past Eleven o’clock, without 
reserve. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
N.B.—The Auctioneers desire to mention that the above 
plants, coming from Holland, the Azaleas have not been affected 
by the recent severe frost that occurred in Belgium between 
September 15th and 16th. _ 
“ "" FRIDAY NEXT. 
Orchids. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win 
SELL BY AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C., on FRIDAY NEXT, October 
11th, at Half-past Twelve o’clock, a large quantity of ESTAB¬ 
LISHED and IMPORTED ORCHIDS. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Sunningdale. 
WITHOUT RESERVE. 
Six days’ absolute CLEARANCE SALE of 30 Acres of beauti¬ 
fully-grown and thriving young NURSERY STOCK, by order 
of Mr. C. Noble, who has unexpectedly received from St. 
John’s College, Cambridge, peremptory notice to quit all lands 
held under them. Important to Noblemen, Gentlemen, 
Builders, Nurserymen, and others. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will 
SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises, The Nurseries, 
Sunningdale, Berks, close to the Sunningdale Railway Station, 
on MONDAY, October 14th, and five following days, at Twelve 
o’clock precisely each day, without the least reserve, about 30 
acres of beautifully-grown NURSERY STOCK, carefully pre¬ 
pared for removal, including 30,000 Rhododendrons, 1 ft. to t ft., 
many of them handsome specimens of the best-named kinds; 
and 1,000 Standard Rhododendrons of the finest named varieties, 
the whole comprising such a stock probably never before offered 
by Auction ; 50,000 Laurels, of sorts, 1 ft. to 4 ft.; 100,000 
Conifers in various sizes, including many fine specimens; 
Aucubas, several thousands of Ornamental Trees, particularly 
suitable for Avenue. Park, or Street planting; a very fine col¬ 
lection of 5,000 Standard and Pyramid Fruit Trees, 5,000 named 
Gooseberries, thousands of American Plants, 50,000 Berberis for 
cover planting, and other stock. 
May he viewed any day, Sunday excepted, prior to the 
Sale. Catalogues may be had on the Premises, and of the 
Auctioneers, Land Agents, and Valuers, 67 and 68, Cheapside, 
London, E.C. 
Luncheon will he provided for intending purchasers, and 
arrangements can be made with Mr. Noble to lift and forward 
any lots to all parts of the kingdom, in respect of labour 
incurred and material used._ 
To Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists. 
F or sale, by private treaty, a 
First-class Nursery and Florist’s Business, together with 
Three Acres of Land, Seven Hothouses (containing about 25,000 
feet of glass), well-stocked Cottage and Buildings, in one of the 
principal Lincolnshire Towns. Everything as a going concern. 
Cut Flowers a specialty.—Further particulars and Card to View, 
apply, FRANK FLETCHER, Leeds. 
Horticulturists, Florists, &c. 
W ANTED.—Particulars of Businesses for 
Sale from £500 to £2,000.—Address, Mr. BERNARD 
WILSON, Solicitor, 51, H art Street, Covent Garden, W. C._ 
P ARTNER WANTED with £500 to £1,000 
to join established Horticulturist near London. Present 
partner retiring on account of ill health ; practical man, half 
shares.—Address, Mr. BERNARD WILSON, Solicitor, 51, Hart 
Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 
T O MARKET GARDENERS, NURSERY¬ 
MEN & FLORISTS, &c„ GREENGROCERS, FRUIT¬ 
ERERS, &c.—Farms to Let and Businesses for Sale from £100 to 
£1,400 ; for particulars apply Mr. BERNARD WILSON, 
Solicitor, 51, Hart Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 
SOCIETIES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
Crystal Palace. 
G reat autumn exhibition oe 
FRUIT. 
October 10th to 12th. 
Admission Daily, One Shilling. 
Entries close on Thursday, October 3rd. 
Schedules and Entry Forms on application to Mr. W. G, 
HEAD, Superintendent, Gardens Department, Crystal Palace, 
S.E. __ 
United Horticultural Benefit and Provident 
Society. 
T HE ANNUAL DINNER of this Society 
will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, at the 
Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., at 5.30 p.m. N. N. Sherwood, Esq., 
will preside. 
Tickets, 5s. each, to be had of the Secretary, 
W. COLLINS. 
9, Martindale Road, Balham, S.W. 
BULBS for EARLY FORCING, 
Perdoz. Per 100. 
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, first quality s. d. s. d. 
Bulbs, carefully selected.2 6 18 6 
NARCISSUS, PAPER WHITE ., .. ..13 7 0 
,, 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 he in bloom at 
Christmas and the New Year. 
Descriptive CATALOGUE of Dutch and ether Bulbs, 
Post Free on application. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
WORCESTER. 
Seed 
Merchants, 
SPECIAL CULTURE OF 
FRUIT TR EES AND ROSES. 
A large and Select Stock is now offered for Sale. 
The Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits 
post free. 
The Descriptive Catalogue of Roses post free. 
THOMAS RIVERS & SON, 
The Nurseries, SAWBRIDGEWORTH, HERTS. 
Lilies of the Valley at Christmas! 
All who wish to have a good supply of the above in bloom by 
Christmas week, should order at once to ensure early delivery. 
To obtain reliable crowns, order direct of the grower. I offer 
the same at os. per 100, packing included, for cash with order ; 
cheaper by the 1,000 and 10,000. Orders are now booked for 
delivery early in November. 
T. JANNOCH, 
Lily of the Valley Grower by Special Warrant to H.R.H. 
the Prince of Wales, 
DERSINGHAM, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. 
JERSEY FRUIT TREES AND ROSES. 
Carriage paid. Paclced 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 Cornu & Son, High View Nurseries. 
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 free. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
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SNOWDROPS, NARCISSI, LILLIES, &c. 
IN GREAT VARIETY. 
fS’Best Qualities only. HsF Prices most moderate. 
Descriptive Priced Catalogue (No. 364) 
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Dicksons; 
Soddy’sBulbGollegtions 
All “Best Bulbs Only.” Carriage Paid. 
Collection A, for the Open Ground, 12 9. 572 Bulbs. 
6 Lilies 
25 Narcissus Pheasant's Eye 
12 Narcissus, double white 
25 Anemones, finest mixed 
200 Crocus, in 4 colours 
50 Daffodils, various 
25 Tulips, dble. finest mixd. 
25 Tulips, single ,, 
IS Hyacinths, in 3 colours 
12 Iris, finest mixed 
6 Jonquils, sweet-scented 
6 Narcissus Polyanthus 
25 Ranunculus, finest mixed 
100 Snowdrops, selected 
25 Winter Aconites 
12 Scillas. 
Collection B, for the Open Ground, 6/-. 268 Bulbs. 
12 Anemones, finest mixed 
100 Crocus, in 3 colours 
12 Tulips, dble. finest mixd. 
12 Tulips, single ,, „ 
6 Hyacinths, in 3 colours 
6 Iris, finest mixed 
12 Narcissus Pheasant’s Eye 
12 Daffodils, finest mixed 
25 Ranunculus, finest mixed 
50 Snowdrops, selected 
12 Winter Aconites 
12 Scillas. 
Collection C, for the Open Ground, 3/-. 185 Bulbs. 
6 Daffodils 
25 Snowdrops, selected 
100 Crocus, choice mixed 
12 Tulips, finest mixed 
12 Scillas 
6 Narcissus Pheasant's Eye 
6 Narcissus, double w hite 
12 Iris, finest mixed 
6 Hyacinths, choice mixed. 
Collection D, for Conservatory and Room Decor¬ 
ations, 13/-. 
18 Hyacinths, choice named 
12 Jonquils, sweet-scented 
12 Narcissus Polyanthus 
12 Tulips, named, single and 
double 
200 Bulbs. 
200 Crocus, choice nmd. vars. 
12 Iris, choice mixed 
4 Liliums 
18 Scillas 
100 Snowdrops. 
Collection E, for Conservatory and Room Decor¬ 
ations, 6/S. 
9 Hyacinths, choice named 
6 Jonquils, sweet-scented 
6 Narcissus Polyanthus 
12 Tulips, named, single and 
double 
200 Bulbs. 
100 Crocus, choice nmd. vars. 
9 Iris, choice mixed 
2 Liliums 
6 Scillas 
50 Snowdrops, selected. 
Collection J, for the Open 
50 Hyacinths, 3 colours 
12 Narcissus Polyanthus 
25 Narcissus Pheasant’s Eye 
25 Narcissus, double white 
25 Daffodils, double 
25 Tulips, doub'e 
25 Tulips, single 
400 Crocus, Dutch, separate 
colours 
25 Anemones, extra fine, 
mixed double 
Ground, 13/6. 812 Bulbs. 
50 Snowdrops, single 
25 Anemones, extra fine mixed 
single 
25 Ranunculus, extra fine 
25 Jonquils, single sweet- 
12 Scillas [scented 
12 Iris, English, fine mixed 
12 Irish, Spanish, „ 
12 Aconites, Winter 
12 Hyacinthus botryoides 
2 Crown Imperials. 
Complete CATALOGUEof DUTCH BULBS gratis on application. 
BEN. SODDY, 
See B d uib!mporter, WALWORTH RD., LONDON, S.E, 
Lilies and Orchids. 
W. GORDON 
Makes a speciality of these, and has sent his 
CATALOGUE to all Customers. CATALOGUES, 
containing many Novelties, forwarded free on appli¬ 
cation to 
, TWICKENHAM, MIDDLESEX. 
THE 
NURSERIES 
SPECIAL OFFER to clear a quantity o f good fibrous 
ORCHID PEA T, 5s. per Bag on Rail at Twickenham. 
HARTLAND’S “GOLDEN QUILLED ” DOUBLE 
PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER. 
N 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. 6 d. each, with 3d. extia if sent by post. 
Wm. Baylor Hartland, Seedsman, Cork, Ireland. 
ROSES in POTS. 
All the best New and Old English and Foreign sorts, 
from 18s. to 36s. per dozen. 
Descriptive List free on application. 
RICHARD SMITH & Co., 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
WORCESTER. 
ONCE TRIED ALWAYS USED. 
REFORM 
DOZEN OF 
HYACINTHS. 
Lord Wellington ! Amy Anna Maria 
Czar Nicholas Norma Charles Dickens 
Regina Victoria La Nuit Queen Victoria 
Waterloo , Fleur d’Or Mont Blanc. 
Free, 6s., Postal Order. Half, 3s. 6 d. 
ALLEN, The Reform Seedsman, Mildenhall. 
CARSON'S PAINT 
Patronised by 16,000 of tlie Nobility, Gentry, 
and Clergy, for all kinds of 
OUTDOOR WORK, CONSERVATORIES, 
Greenhouses, Frames, &c. 
1 Cwt., and Oil Mixture, Free to all Stations. 
Liquid Non-Poisonous Paints for Inside of Conservatories, &c. 
Prices, Patterns , and Testimonials, Post Free. 
LA BELLE SAUVAGE YARD, LUDGATE HILL, E.C. 
BACHELOR'S WALK, DUBLIN. Discount for Cash. 
