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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 26, 1889. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Dutch Bulbs. 
GREAT UNRESERVED SALES, every MONDAY, WEDNES¬ 
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will 
SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 & 
68, Cheapside, London, E.C., every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, 
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, at Half-past Eleven o’clock 
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. 
Cliffe, near Rochester, Kent. 
Adjoining the Cliffe Railway Station, South Eastern Railway. 
GREAT SALE OF FRUIT TREES. 
Important to Nurserymen, Market Gardeners, and Fruit 
Growers. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris are 
instructed by Mr. W. Horne to SELL by AUCTION, 
without reserve, on the premises, Perry Hill, Cliffe, near 
Rochester and Gravesend, on MONDAY, November 4th, at 
Twelve o’clock punctually, 30,000 FRUIT TREES of the best 
Market sorts, comprising 
11,000 Maiden Apples 
2,000 English Paradise Ap¬ 
ples 
1,000 Standard and Half- 
Standard Apples 
1,000 Maiden Plums 
1,000 Standard and Half- 
Standard Victoria 
Plums 
1,000 Standard Bush Plums 
4,000 Gooseberries and Cur¬ 
rants 
May be viewed one week 
3,000 Maiden Pears 
50,000 Sir Joseph Paxton 
Strawberry Roots 
1,500 Wild Cherries 
500 Standard Bigarreau and 
other Cherries 
500 Standard Farleigh Pro¬ 
lific Damsons 
1,500 Standard and Half- 
Standard Pears 
20,000 Two-year Connover's 
Colossal Asparagus, 
prior to Ithe Sale. Catalogues 
had on the Premises, and of’the Auctioneers and Valuers, 
67 & 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
Splendid Bulbs from Holland. 
SALES every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY, 
in Large and Small Lots, to suit all Buyers. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS win SELL by AUC¬ 
TION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 
Garden, W.C., every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, aDd 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. 
THE (BARDENING WORLD 
I S published every Thursday morning, for Saturday, 
and can be obtained at the Railway Bookstalls, and 
through all Newsagents and Booksellers, or direct from 
the Publisher, on the following terms, prepaid For 
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months, Is. 8 d. (post free). Foreign Subscriptions 
(excepting India and China), 8s. 8 d. for twelve months, 
including postage. P.O.O. to be made payable to 
B. Wynne, at Drury Lane Post Office. 
~~ THE GARDENERS’ 
ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. 
N OTICE is hereby given that an addition 
will be made to the Pension List of this Insti¬ 
tution in January next. All persons desirous of 
becoming Candidates are requested to send in their 
applications, with Certificates and Testimonials, to the 
Committee, on or before SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 
9th NEXT, after which day they will not be received. 
Preference will be given to those applicants (or their 
Widows) who have been on the Books of the Institution 
as Subscribers for Fifteen clear years. Should there 
not be a sufficient number of these applicants to fill the 
vacancies, then the claims of those who have not 
subscribed so long, or not at all, will he taken into 
consideration. 
By order, 
EDWARD ROGER CUTLER, Sec., 
50, Parliament Street, London, S.W. 
October 1st, 1889. 
P.S.—Printed Forms of Application, and all in¬ 
formation, can be obtained from the Secretary. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDEN SUNDRIES, MANURES, 
SOILS, &c. 
Russia and Archangel Mats 
Pot Washing Brushes 
Virgin Cork and Raffia 
Tanned Netting & Tarred Twine 
Trugg Garden Baskets 
Flower Sticks, from 1 to 5 feet 
Wooden Labels, from 4 to 12 in. 
Thin Bamboo Canes 
Rose and Dahlia Stakes, about 
5 feet 
Orchid Baskets and Teak Rods 
Patent Bass Brooms 
Folding Postal Flower Boxes 
Smyth’s Orchid and Hothouse 
Shading. 
List , free by post. 
Black and Brown I eat 
Silver Sand and Loam 
Cocoa Nut Fibre Refuse 
Leaf and Peat Mould 
Specially Prepared Mould 
Sphagnum Moss 
Guano and Dissolved Bones 
Bones, J inch and 1 inch 
Bone Dust, guaranteed pure 
Blood and Bone Manure, highly 
recommended 
Horticultural Charcoal 
Tobacco Cloth, far superior to 
Paper 
Mushroom Spawn 
Write for Price 
m. G. MUfTl, 
21, GOLDSMITH STREET, DRURY LANE, YJ.C. 
FOR PLE ASURE and P ROFIT. 
rOISlT Nothing so profitable and easy to grow. 
lEiUSli 74 Acres in Stock. 
See Catalogue for simple Instructions and kinds of 
Trees to suit all soils. 
20 Acres. 
Bushes, 8s. per doz. ; 60s. per 100. 
Packing and carriage free for cash with order. 
ROSES IN POTS from 15s. per dozen. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES.— 91 Acres. 4 Acres of 
Glass. 
CLEMATiS (80,000), 12s., 18s. and 24s. per dozen. 
SEEDS & BULBS. Ve a b &,S°"“ 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST FREE. 
ROSES. 
RICHARD SMITH & GO. 
WORCESTER. 
KEL WAY & S ON. 
PARIS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 
1889, PREMIER AWARDS and GOLD MEDAL. 
FOR 
KELWAY’S GLADIOLI. 
KELWAY’S P/EONIES. 
KELWAY’S PYRETHRUMS. 
KELWAY’S DELPHINIUMS. 
KELWAY’S GAILLARDIAS. 
KELWAY’S HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
The ONLY GOLD MEDAL and HIGHEST 
AWARD given to any British Horticulturist. 
CA TALOCUES CPA TIS. 
Langport, Somerset. 
SOCIETIES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
Royal Horticultural Society. 
/CHRYSANTHEMUM CENTENARY 
Kj CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, 1889. 
A Conference and Exhibition to celebrate the CENTENARY 
of Chrysanthemum culture in this country will he held at the 
Royal Horticultu al Society’s Gardens, Chiswick, on TUESDAY 
and WEDNESDAY, November 5th and 6th, 1SS9. 
Papers will he read by leading authorities on Chrysanthemum 
culture each day at 1.30 p.m. 
The EXHIBITION will embrace all subjects pertaining to the 
Chrysanthemum, whether in its botanical, its horticultural, its 
literary, or its artistic aspects ; and it will seek to bring together, 
for the purposes of reciprocal information and friendship, all 
those interested in the Chrysanthemum and its culture. 
Admission : Tuesday, from 1 o’clock, and Wednesday, from 10 
o’clock, One Shilling. 
T INTERNATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM 
X CENTENARY EXHIBITION AND GRAND WINTER 
FRUIT SHOW. 
WAVERLEY MARKET, EDINBURGH. 
21st, 22nd, and 23rd November, 1SS9. 
Over £300 in Plate and Money for Prizes, including the City 
of Edinburgh Cup, value £20. 
ENTRIES CLOSE upon 15th NOVEMBER, 1S89. 
Schedules and particulars on application to Messrs. MUNRO 
and FERGUSON, Hon. Secs, 6, South Saint Andrew Street, 
Edinburgh. 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
ROYAL AQUARIUM, WESTMINSTER. 
G rand exhibition, chrysan¬ 
themums, FRUIT, AND VEGETABLES, 
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12th and 13th. 
Schedules free on application to 
WILLIAM HOLMES. 
Frampton Park Nurseries, Hackney, London. 
The National Chrysanthemum Catalogue, including Supple¬ 
ment for 1SS9, now ready, post free, Is. lrZ. 
Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum Society. 
President —G. C. SHERRARD, Esq., J.P. 
T HE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL exhi¬ 
bition will be held in the DRILL HALL, KINGSTON, 
on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th and 13th, 
1889, when, in addition to valuable Money Prizes, THE FIFTH 
CHAMPION CHALLENGE VASE, VALUE 25 GUINEAS, 
will he offered. Open to all Suhscribeis of 21s. Schedules and 
other information of GEO. WOODGATE, Warren House 
Gardens, Kingston Hill, Surrey, Honorary Secretary. 
Entries Close November 7th. 
B righton and iioye seventh 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW, NOVEMBER 
5th and 6th. Cut Blooms—1st Prize, a 12-Guinea Cup and £7; 
2nd, £6 ; 3rd, £3 ; 4th, £2. Schedules of 
MARK LONGHURST, Sec., IS, Church Road, Hove. 
L. B. and S. C. R. take all Exhibits to and from the Show 
free of charge if unsold. 
Soddy’s BulbGollegtions 
All “Best Bulbs Only." Carriage Paid. 
Collection A, for the Open Ground, 12 / 9 . 572 Bulbs. 
25 Anemones, finest mixed 
200 Crocus, in 4 colours 
50 Daffodils, various 
25 Tulips, dble. finest mixd. 
25 Tulips, single ,, ,, 
18 Hyacinths, in 3 colours 
12 Iris, finest mixed 
6 Jonquils, sweet-scented 
6 Lilies 
25 Narcissus Pheasant’s Eye 
12 Narcissus, double white 
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 i 6 Narcissus Pheasant's Eye 
25 Snowdrops, selected 6 Narcissus, double white 
100 Crocus, choice mixed 12 Iris, finest mixed 
12 Tulips, finest mixed 6 Hyacinths, choice mixed. 
12 Scillas 
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 
IS Scillas 
100 Snowdrops. 
Collection E, for Conservatory and Room Decor¬ 
ations, 6/6. 200 Bulbs. 
9 Hyacinths, choice named 
6 Jonquils, sweet-scented 
6 Narcissus Polyanthus 
12 Tulips, named, single and 
double 
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, double 
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 fi ne 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 CATALOGUE of DUTCH BULBS gratis on application. 
BEN. SODDY, 
See B d uibTmpo n rter, WALWORTH RD„ LONDON, S.E 
WANTED. 
L ARGE PALMS and other DECORATIVE 
PLANTS in Exchange. 
To offer, 3,000 coloured DRACJ3NAS, in thumbs, well rooted. 
,, 2.000 coloured DRACJ5NAS, in 3J-in. pots. 
All the Leading Varieties at Greatly Eedxiced Prices for Cash. 
Packages Free. 
THYNE’S, Nurserymen, GLASGOW. 
JERSEY FRUIT TREES AND ROSES. 
Carriage paid. Packed gratis. 
Strong healthy trees, the finest that money can buy. 
Roses wonderfully cheap. Cordons a speeialite. Before 
ordering be sure to write for our Illustrated Catalogues. 
Joshua Le Cornu & Son, High View Nurseries. 
“NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT TREEST 
I )OB£RT NEAL begs to call the attention of 
V Gentlemen, Local Boards, Builders, and others 
who intend planting this season, to his large and varied 
stock of Shrubs, Standard and Ornamental and Forest 
Trees, Fruit Trees, Roses, and Climbing Plants, &c., 
which, being well transplanted, are in fine condition 
for removal, and having been grown in the vicinity of 
London, are specially adapted for Town and Street 
Plantings. Special quotations for large quantities. 
Delivery free within a radius of six miles of the 
Nursery. Inspection of the stock solicited. Cata¬ 
logues free on application. “Also to offer extra fine 
Forcing Sea Kale and Rhubarb.” 
THE NURSERIES, 
TRINITY ROAD, 
WANDSWORTH COMMON. 
CARNATIONS and PICOTEES. 
H IGHEST AWARDS wherever Exhibited. 
The choicest exhibition varieties, good plants, true to 
name, my selection, per dozen, 6s.; per i00, 42s. Also liberal 
collections at 5s., 10s., 15s., 20s. Carriage paid for cash. Cata¬ 
logue post free. The trade supplied. 
T.L0RD( R. Lord ) H0LEB0TT0M J0DM0BDE N 
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Patronised by 16,000 of the 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 SALVAGE YARD, LUDGATE HILL, E.C. 
BACHELOR’S WALK, DUBLIN. Viscount for Cash. 
