Vol. VI.—No. 273. 
( Office: 17, Catherine St., 1 
| Covent Garden, W.C. ( 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1889. 
( Registered at the General Post 1 ONE PENNY. 
( Office as a Newspaper. ( Post Free \\d. 
QUPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
lO to select from. Write for list, free.—P. HcARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
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. 
D ouble violet, marie louise, best 
for winter flowering, 6s. per 100 clumps.—J. DEBNAM, 
The Nursery, Much Hadham, Herts. 
T 
20,000 
New White Self Carnation, Mrs. Muir. 
HE finest White ever sent out, 7s. per pair. 
—M. CAMPBELL, Florist, Blantyre, Lanarkshire. 
MAIDENHAIR and GOLD 
FERNS (Adiantum cuneatum and Gyir.no- 
gramma ochracea).—Strong plants, 2s. per doz. ; 15s. per 100. 
Carriage paid.—R. HOLMES, Clarence Road Nursery, Norwich. 
/ARCHIDS, The Specialty. — Hew Inter- 
VA leaved Catalogue of an exceedingly healthy and well- 
grown Stock, just published, post free on application. 
FRED HORSHAN & CO., Colchester. 
/MHRYSANT HEMUM CU L T U R E 7— 
VD Standen’s Manure admitted by growers to be unrivalled 
for this purpose. In tins, Is., 2s. 6 d., 5s. 6 d. and 10s. 6d. each. 
Sold by all Seedsmen. 
pARNATIONS A SPECIALITY. —Hardy 
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, Whittlesea, Peterboro’. 
WALLACE’S IMPORTANT CLEAR- 
ANCE to make room for Roses.—Fine large 4 year old 
Red Currant trees. Is. 6 d . doz.; 10s. 100. Raspberry Canes, 
Is. 6d. doz.: Ss. 100. Laurel, fine bushy. 3 ft., 2s. 6d. doz. ; 
18s. 100. Strong planting Vines, in pots, 2s. each.—Rose and 
Exotic Nurseries, Abbots Langley, Herts. 
R oses i roses ! i 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. 
T)RUNIXG SEASON.—Send for Lists and 
JL Testimonials of the Patent Hook Tree Primer, used in the 
principal parks and gardens of the United Kingdom.—Patentees, 
GEO. COPPIN & SONS, Addington, Surrey. 
nnOBACCO PAPER, best quality, 6d. per 
-L lb. ; 14 lbs., 6s. G d. Special dilto, 7 d. per lb. ; 14 lbs., 
7s 6d. Tobacco Fibre (very strong) 9 d. per lb ; 14 lbs , 10*. 
Reduction for large quantities. —SHORLAND & Co., 26, South- 
well Street, Kingsdown, Bristol. 
J. 
R OSES, on own roots, 6, 2s. 6c?. ; 12, 4s. 
50, 15s. Violets, best varieties, 12, 2s. ; 50, 5s. Gree 
house Ferns, IS for 2s. 6 cl. Clematis montana, white, 6 for 5 
Large-flowering Clematis, 4 for 2s. 6 d. All true to name. Ca 
riage paid. Catalogue gratis.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nu 
series, Clevedon. 
B EST and CHOICEST ROSES in cultiva 
vation.—Strong, well-grown dwarfs, H. P.s, 6s. dozen 
25s. 100 ; £10 1,000. TEAS and NOISETTES. 9s. dozen ; 50s. 10C 
Catalogues. 500 varieties, CHOICE APPLES. PEARS, an. 
PLUMS, well grown, 6s. and 0s. dozen.—GEO. W. BOOTHBY 
Louth, Lincolnshire. 
PURE WOOD CHARCOAL, specially pr 
-L pared for Horticultural use. Extract from The Journ 
W Horticulture .*—“Charcoal is invaluable as a manurial a CT en 
each little piece is a pantry full of the good things of this lii 
There is no cultivated plant which is Dot benetited by havii 
Charcoal applied to the soil in which it is rooted.” Apply 1 
Mlet and prices to the manufacturers—HIRST, BROOKE 
HIRST, Leeds. 
TjWOWER SHOWS, FETES, ENTE 
-L TAINMENTS, &c.—Ventriloquial, Conjuring, Ital 
Marionettes, &c.-For particulars address PROF. BOUR1 
\ entriloquist, Hoxton, London. Proved such an attraction t 
two extra performances were given at the Town Hall W 
Brighton Flower Show, 1SSS. 
T) ARILS NEW DAFFODIL, Ml 
CAJ[ MELL, the Great Spanish Beauti 
Amongst Daffodils this is the most distinct in character and’ 
most refined in beauty ; perfectly hardy. 21*. per dozen ■ 
each. Extra large Bulbs, 30s. per dozen - 3s. each rah 
DAFmnrr B U B pt A UtU GUE ’ free on application. BAR 
and DLANT CATALOGUE, free on applicat 
SAFFRON ffsT SPECI r S e° F CR0CUS A ™ MEAD 
nV V 8T ™application.—BARR & SON, 12 and 
King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
Now is the Time to Plant 
H ardy weldgrown fruit trees 
from Scotland. FOREST TREES from Scotland. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES from Scotland. Send for new De¬ 
scriptive Catalogue of our large and varied Stock, grown to 
perfection and true to name.— R. B. LAIRD &: SONS (late 
Downie & Laird), Nurserymen, Florists and Seed Merchants, 
Edinburgh. 
Q UTTON’S CYCLAMEN.—Sow Now. 
^-.5 Sutton’s Prize, mixed, 5s. and 2s. 6d. per packet; Sutton’s 
Vulcan, 5s. and 2s. 6d. per packet.; Sutton's White Butterfly, 
3s. Qd. and Is. 6c?. per packet; Sutton’s Giant, mixed, 5s. and 
2s. 6d. per packet. “ A grander lot oi plants it would be difficult 
to find. . . . Colours bright and well diversified, and 
beautiful foliage which has been very much improved of late.”— 
W. J. Journal of Horticulture. 
QUTTON’S SEEDS GENUINE ONLY 
Uj DIRECT from SUTTON & SONS, The Queen’s Seedsmen, 
READING. (All Seeds sent Post Free). 
N EW CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Mrs. IT- 
pheus Hardy, Mrs. Carnegie, Ada Spaulding, Stanstead 
Surprise, and other novelties. Descriptive Catalogue free.— 
JOHN LAING & SONS, Stanstead Nurseries, Forest Hill, S.E. 
M URRAY’S VINE COMPOSITION for 
Mealy Bug, &c., on Vines, may be had of all Seedsmen 
and Sundriesmen, or the Proprietor, GEO. MURRAY, West 
Ashby, Horncastle. 
RUNING AND BUDDING KNIVES, 
RAZORS, SCISSORS, &c.—Taylor's Eye Witness, Stag 
handles, brass-capped Pruning Knives, sent post free, Is. 2d. 
each ; also Ivory Handle Budding Knives, Is. 2d. Hollow- 
Ground Razors, Is. 2d., also Scissors, Is. 2d. : all warranted. 
Marvellous value. Illustrated List, post free.—JOHN TAYLOR 
& SON, Cutlers, &c., Norland Road, Notting Hill, London, W. 
Border Carnations. 
PLENDID Double Flowers, in all shades 
of colour, including Flakes and Bizarres, strong healthy 
plants, 20s. per 100. Finest exhibition Carnations and Ficotees, 
my own selection, 6s. per dozen.—M. CAMPBELL, Florist, 
Blantyre, Lanarkshire. 
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 
weathers. 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 ERNS.—Trade offer; cheap ; thousands to 
select from, SMITH, the London Fern Nursery, Lough- 
boro’ Road, Brixton, S.W. The pretty Pteris Mayii, well-grown 
bushy stuff in 60’s, 12s. aud 14s. 100. Cyrtomium falcatum, 
Onychium japonic um, Adiantum cuneatum, Polypodium aureum, 
and 20 other saleable kinds, 10s. and 12s. 100. Pteris tremula, 
large stuff in 60’s, 14s. and 16s. 100. Packing free. 
To Chrysanthemum Growers. 
rpHE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM 
SOCIETY’S CATALOGUE.—A classified and descriptive 
list of the varieties in cultivation, prepared by a specially 
selected Committee of the Society. With the new Supplement, 
complete. Price, Is.; post free, Is. Id. —17, Catherine Street, 
Strand, W.C. 
K NIGHT’S WORLD-FAMED AMCTORIA 
DAISIES.—Having made a speciality of this magnificent 
little favourite. I think I can safely say we stand unrivalled for 
size, colour and shape of these beautiful Daisies. The blooms 
when full grown measure over 2 ins. across, looking more like 
large Ranunculus blooms, on footstalks 8 ins. long, which makes 
them invaluable for cut bloom. We now offer over 70 best 
named varieties, 3s per doz. ; mixed, Is. 3 cl. doz. Please order 
early to ensure the pick of the season. Bulbs of best quality 
from 3d. doz. Send for Bulb List.—B. W. KNIGHT, Florist, 
Bat'le. 
RUNING MADE SAFE AND EASY 
by using the celebrated “Standard” Tree Primers 
(awarded Certificate of Merit and Banksian Medal by the Royal 
Horticultural Society); the “ Giant" Pruner, the “ Mytieuttah.” 
and the “ AERIAL ” Pruning Saws and Hooks. &c., Ac. Soid 
by principal Ironmongers and Seedsmen, of whom Illustrated 
Price Lists may be obtained, or of the STANDARD MANU¬ 
FACTURING COMPANY, Derby. 
Silver Sand I 1 
/NOARSE and FINE BEDFORDSHIRE.— 
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 
SLfPPLIED 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. 
AMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti¬ 
cultural Builders and Heating Engineers. Illustrated 
Circulars, Plans and Estimates free on application. Complete 
Catalogue, 3s. 
WEEKS & Co., Horticultural Engineers 
• toher Majesty, H.R.H. the Princeof 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. 
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. Illustrated 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 be 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 eating apparatus. —Write for 
Illustrated Catalogue to the Inventors, JONES & 
ATT WOOD, Stourbridge. See page 192. 
H ENRY HOPE, 55, Lionel Street, Bir¬ 
mingham, designs estimates for Conservatories, Hot¬ 
houses, Hot-water Apparatus, &c., New Priced Illustrated 
Catalogue on application. Established ISIS. 
AMES GRAY, HORTICULTURAL 
BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
& F. NEWTON, Horticultural Builders, 
• Hot-water Engineers, Patentees of the Rolled Steel 
Galvanised “Reform” Sash Bars, and manufacturers of every 
description of Greenhouses, &c.—Works and Offices : Hitchin. 
MYTH’S TEAK ORCHID BASKETS, 
BOATS, RAFTS, AND CYLINDERS.-Largest nianu- 
facturer in the trade. Price List free.—H. G. SMYTH 21, 
Goldsmith Street, Drury Lane, W.C. 
RICHARDSON & Co., Horticultural 
• Builders and Hot-water Engineers, Darlington. 
Glasshouses of all kinds at the lowest prices. Awarded numerous 
Prize Medals. Catalogue free. 
H EATING APPARATUS. — Catalogues 
free. Boilers, Pipes, &c. Over 1,000,000 Exp. Joints 
sold. Write to Inventor—J. ATTWOOD, Stourbridge. 
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. 
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. 6 d., 5s. 6 d., and 10s. 6 d. each, or 1-ewt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., by all Seedsmen, or apply direct to W. H. BEESON, 
Carbrook Bone Mills, 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. 6 d. 
ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft 
on wet ground. Boxes, 6d. and Is., from the trade. 
Wholesale from PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE GO. (Limited), 
London. 
B RIDGFORDS’ antiseptic liquid. 
The best and safest Insect Destroyer. Sold by all Seeds¬ 
men and Nurserymen, In bottles, at Is. 6<i. and 3s. each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTEti, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 237 and 238, High Holborn, London. Each bottls 
bears full instructions for application. 
