WEEKLY-ONE PENNY. 
Yol. YI.—No. 274. |°coventGarder^'w.c^''I SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, 1889. 
Registered at the General Post 
Office as a Newspaper. 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free ljd. 
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20,000 
QUPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
(O to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
P ANSIES.—100 stout, well-rooted, autumn- 
transplanted plants, in S separate named varieties, care¬ 
fully packed, free for 3s.—J. GALVIN'S Nurseries, Roscommon. 
HRYSANTHEMUMS. — Cuttings of all 
__ the best -varieties in cultivation from Is. per doz., free. 
Descriptive Catalogue gratis.—W. THOMPSON, Union Bridge, 
Pemberton, Lancashire- 
/CARNATIONS A SPECIALITY.—Hardy 
UV border, in SO 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’. 
MAIDENHAIR and GOLD 
FERNS (Adiantum cuneatum and Gymno- 
grainma'ochracea).—Strong plants, 2s. per doz.;, 15s. per 100. 
Carriage paid.—R. HOLMES, Clarence Road Nursery, Norwich. 
O RCHIDS, The Specialty. — New Inter- 
leaved Catalogue of an exceedingly healthy and well- 
grown Stock, just published, post free on application. 
FRED HORSMAN & CO., Colchester. 
N ICOTINE SOAP. —An effectualVnMT- 
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. 
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. 
T OBACCO PAPER, best quality,' 6 cl. per 
lb. ; 14 lbs., 6s. 6 d. Special ditto, "id. per lb.; 14 lbs., 
7s 6 d. Tobacco Fibre (very strong) 9<i. per lb. ; 14 ibs., 10s. 
Reduction for large quantities.—SHORLAND & Co., 26, South- 
well Street, Kingsdown, Bristol. 
R OSES, on own roots, 6, 2s. 6 d. ; 12, 4s. ; 
50, 15s. Violets, best varieties, 12, 2s. ; 50, 5s. Green¬ 
house Ferns, 18 for 2s. 6cZ. Clematis montana, white, 6 for 2s. 
Large-flowering Clematis, 4 for 2s. 6 d. All true to name. Car¬ 
riage paid. Catalogue gratis.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nur¬ 
series, Clevedon. 
HRYSANTHEMUMS.—Best sorts, true to 
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name, strong CUTTINGS now ready, from Is. 6 d. per doz., 
10s. per 100. Many of the best prizes in the country are taken by 
my customers. For price of new Japanese, Incurved, &c , see 
CATALOGUE, two stamps, of WM. ETHERINGTON, Chrysan¬ 
themum Grower, Swanscombe, Kent. 
s 
EAKALE.—Extra fine Crowns for Forcing 
. per 100, or 80s. per 1000. 
R. B. WOOD, Horeham Manor, Horeham Road, Sussex. 
To Chrysanthemum Growers. 
T he 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. 
P URE WOOD CHARCOAL, specially pre¬ 
pared for Horticultural use. Extract from The Journal 
of Horticulture: —“Charcoal is invaluable as a manurial 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. 
Silver Sand. 11 
C OARSE 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 
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 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. 21s. per dozen ; 2s, 
ExtraJfTf? Bulbs > 30s. per dozen ; 3s. each. BARR’S 
BULB CATALOGUE, free on application. BARR'S 
WUW bb ^^ p CATALOGUE, free on application. 
SPECIES 0F CROCUS AND MEADOW 
SAFFRON LIST on application.—BARR & SON, 12 and 13, 
King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
Now is the Time to Plant. 
H ardy well-grown fruit trees 
from Scotland. FOREST TREES from Scotland. 
ORNAMENTAL TREES from Scotland. Semi 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. 
S UTTON’S CYCLAMEN.—Sow Now. 
Sutton’s Prize, mixed, 5s. and 2s. 6d. per packet; Sutton’s 
Vulcan (rich crimson), 5s. and 2s. 6cl. per packet; Sutton's 
Giant White,'5s. and 2s. 6c7. per packet. “A grander lot of 
plants it would be difficult to And. . . . Colours bright and 
well diversified, and beautitnl foliage which has been very much 
improved of late.”—W. J. Journal of Horticulture. 
S UTTON’S SEEDS GENUINE ONLY 
DIRECT from SUTTON & SONS, The Queen’s Seedsmen, 
READING. (All Flower Seeds sent Pm Free). 
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. 
M essrs. Gregory & evans, Nut- 
serymen, Sidcup, and 285, 2S6, 2S7, 288, Flower Market, 
Covent Garden, London, W.C., are open to RECEIVE CON¬ 
SIGNMENTS of Choice CUT FLOWERS in any quantity for 
their Commission Department. Boxes and Labels supplied. 
Telegraph Address—“COMMISSION, SIDCUP.” 
P RUNING SEASON.—The Patentees con¬ 
fidently recommend their Patent Hook Tree Prunerto all 
those who have Trees under their care. Unsolicited Testimonial 
from ore of the leading Fruit Growers, Messrs. G. Bunyard &Co., 
Maidstone, Kent:—“We like your Tree Pruner very much, 
being most effective ; those we have sold give great satisfaction.” 
Lists and Tesrimonials free from the Patentees, GEO. COPPIN 
& SONS, Addington, Surrey. 
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 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. and 14s. 100. Cyrtomium falcatum, 
Onyc’hium japonieum,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. 
V IOLIN. — Splendid Concert or Solo Instru¬ 
ment, Copy of Paolo Maggini. Lovely, sweet, rich, 
powerful tone, full size, perfect preservation, suit Lady or 
Gentleman. Useless to owner, sacrifice for 15s. 6 cl., carriage paid. 
First-class brass-mounted baize-lmed. lock-up case, grand silver- 
mounted bow, resin, given free with Violin. Certain to give the 
greatest satisfaction ; cash willingly returned if not satisfied.— 
Mrs. ARABELLA PEAT, St. Thomas Buildings, Tibshelf, 
Alfreton. 
K NIGHT’S WORLD-FAMED VICTORIA 
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 doz. Please order 
early to ensure the pick of the season, b. of best quality 
from 3d. doz. Send for Bulb List.—B. W. KA IGHT, Florist, 
Battle. 
P 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 “ Myticuttah.” 
and the “AERIAL” Pruning Saws and Hooks, Ac., Ac. Sold 
by principal Ironmongers and Seedsmen, of whom Illustrated 
Price Lists may he obtained, or of the STANDARD MANU¬ 
FACTURING COMPANY, Derby. 
B rown fibrous orchid peat, 
3ls. 6d. per Ton, or 126s. per Truck of 4 Tons; Bags, 5s. 
each : 10 Bags, 45s. 
BROWN and BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 21s. per Ton, orS4s. 
per Truck of 4 Tons ; Bags, 5s. each • 10 Bags, 45s. 
PEAT, for forming Rhododendron, Bog, and American Plant 
Beds, 15s. per Ton, or 90s. per Truck of 6 Tons. 
THOMAS WALKER, Tekels, Camberley, urrey. 
TAMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti- 
t) cultural Builders and Heating Engineers. Illustrated 
Circulars, Plans and Estimates free on application. Complete 
Catalogue, 3s. 
J WEEKS & Co., Horticultural Engineers 
• to her Majesty, H.R.H. the Prince ofWales, 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; Phibshorough 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. 
G reenhouse fires, stoves, &c.— 
Small Coke, remarkably free from sulphur, delivered in 
truck loads to any station —For price apply G. J. EVESON, 
Coke Contractor, Birmingham. 
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 1818. 
TAMES gray, horticultural 
tj BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
E & 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. 
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 al 1 kinds at the lowest prices. Awarded numerous 
Prize Medals. Catalogue free. See page 20S. 
H EATING APPARATUS. — Catalogues 
free. Boilers, Pipes, &c. Over 1,000,000 Exp. Joints 
sold. Write to Inventor—J. ATTWOOD, Stourbridge. 
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 125. 
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 foy Circular 
containing the Leading Gardeners’ and Market-growers' reports. 
Sold in Tins, Is., 2s. 6d., 5s. 6 d., and 10s. 6d. each, or 1-cwt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., by all Seedsmen, or apply direct to W. H. BEESON, 
Carbrook Bone Mills, Sheffield. 
G 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. 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft 
on wet ground. Boxes, 6d. and Is., from the trade. 
Wholesale from PRIOE’S PATENT CANDLE GO. (Limited), 
London. 
B RIDGEORDS’ ANTISEPTIC LIQUID. 
The best and safest Insect Destroyer. Sold by all Seeds¬ 
men and Nurserymen, In bottles, at Is. 6d. and 3s. each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTEfi, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 237 and 238, High Holhorn, London. Each bottle 
bears full instructions for application, 
