November 30, 1889. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Presents. 
LUCK. — Interesting Christmas 
OOD ' LUCK.—CHINESE SACKED 
\JT LILIES.— The Chinese Sacred Lily is the Asiatic's symbol 
of good luck. They can be seen in all the shops and houses of 
China and Japan. It is unquestionably of the Polyanth-Narciss 
tribe, but unlike the varieties of this group known in Europe, 
the Chinese Sacred Lily produces very large bulbs, which throw 
up five to ten spikes of large and perfect waxy white blossoms, 
with a yellow centre, exquisitely perfumed. We oiler Pulps 
direct from the Higher Mountains of Northern China. Price, Is. 
each ; 10s. 6d. per dozen, carriage free. .. „ 
Decorated Japanese Bowls for one bulb, price I s.; for 2 bulbs,-s., 
for 3 bulbs, 2s. 6(1.; for 4 bulbs. Ss. 6 d. ; for six bulbs, 4s 6d. 
Full diiections for cultivation supplied to all purchasers. 
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BARTERS’, Royal Seedsmen by Sealed 
Warrant, 237 and 23S, High Holborn, London. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, and 
BUSH HILL PARK, ENFIELD. 
The GLASS STRUCTURES cover an area of upwards of 
315,000 feet. 
EIGHTY HOUSES DEVOTED TO CULTURE OF 
ORCHIDS, PALMS AND FERNS. 
Immense quantities of Winter and Spring-Flowering 
Plants in variety, Ornamental-Foliaged Plants, Fruit 
Trees, Grape Vines, Roses, Shrubs, &c. 
Inspection of the Stock invited. 
HUGH LOW & Co. 
m and T>A<J UQ In pots, 12s., ISs., and 24s. per doz. 
other ill/UUD and upwards. 
ADUDF VTMUC in a11 the leading kinds. Planting 
VJUnrCl VillCm Canes, 5s. and 7s. 6rf. each. Fruiting 
Canes, 10s. 6 d. each. 
In great 
ariety. 
Of all 
kinds. 
STOVE & GREENHOUSE PLANTS V 
ORNAMEN TAL TREES & SH RUBS 
Catalogues with prices and particulars post free 
on application to 
Tile LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL Co. 
(JOHN COWAN), LIMITED, 
The Vineyard and Nurseries, 
GARSTGN, near LIVERPOOL. 
THE NEW EARLY DESSERT APPLE, 
POOLING’S BEAUTY OF BATH, should 
VY be added to every collection. It is the best flavoured and 
handsomest early Apple yet introduced, and will be indispen¬ 
sable as an early dessert fruit, when it becomes known. Strong 
Maiden Trees, 2s. 6 d. eaa.h, 24s. per doz.; 2-year Trees, 3s. 6 d. 
each, 36s. per doz. ; Pyramids, 5s. each ; Dwarf Trained, 7s. 6 cl. 
each. New Rose and Fruit Tree List free by post. 
GEO. COOLING & SONS, The Nurseries, BATH. 
SPECIAL CULTURE OF 
FRUIT TREES AND ROSES. 
A lar£;e 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, SA WBRIDGEWORTH, HERTS. 
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. 
LOAM FOR STACKING. 
Such an opportunity is seldom offered ! ! 
On Rail in London. Good fibrous quality of old pasture, all top 
spit, per ton, in truck loads, 10s. 6(1.; 20 tons atlOs. Carting to 
any part by contract; single loads delivered. 
PEAT, SILVER SAND, & COCOA-NUT FIBRE 
At equally cheap rates for cash. 
FOR P LEASURE an d PROFIT. 
11 IT Nothing so profitable and easy to grow. 
HSU! S B 74 Acres in Stock. 
See Catalogue for simple Instructions and kinds of 
Trees to suit all soils. 
§3 f| Q E ^ 20 Acres. 
flUOCiGa 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. 
DESCRIPTIVE LIST FREE. 
RICHARD SMITH & CO. 
W ORCESTER. 
FRUIT 
TREES, 
Immense Stock of remark¬ 
ably well-grown Trees. In¬ 
spection invited. 
New Descriptive CATALOGUE 
on application. 
Dickson’s nurseries, 
_CH ES T ER. 
GAG flDfl RHODODENDRONS.— 
l_/ G C| v/ V/ V/ Fine, healthy, bushy stuff, splendidly 
budded ;—SEEDLING', 12 ins., 4s. per doz.; do., 18 ins., 6s. per 
doz ; do., 24 ins , 9s. per doz. 
Finest named HYBRIDS, IS ins., ISs. per doz.; do., do., 21 ins., 
24s. per doz. 
AZALEA PONTICA, 15 ins., 6s.; IS ins., Ss. per doz. Splendidly- 
set with buds. 
LAUREL ROTUNDIFOLIA, 2i ft., 6s. per doz.; 3 ft., 9s. per 
doz. 
IRISH IVIES, from ground, 3 to 4 ft., 25s. and 30s. per 100. 
,, ,, staked, in pots, 4 ft., 6s. per doz.; 5 ft., 9s. per doz.; 
6 ft, 12s. per doz. All sizes up to 12 ft. 
Packing free for cash with order, or delivered within 10 miles. 
Special Culture of Trees, Shrubs, and Climbers, suitable for 
Town Planting. Special quotations for Parks, Squares, Ac. 
W. FROMOW & SONS, Sutton Court Nursery and Seed 
Establishment, Chiswick, Iondon, W. 
Catalogues of Plants, Bulbs, or Seeds on application. 
N.B.—We were awarded the “ N.C.S.” BRONZE MEDAL 
at the Royal Aquarium Grand Show on November 12th, and 
17 other awards since July 12th, for quality of our Requisites 
and Specialities. 
R. BEALE 8c Co., 
NEW SOUTHGATE, 
LONDON, N. 
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CINERARIA. 
COCKSCOMB. 
BEGONIA. 
PETUNIA. 
“ NIMROD ” 
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BRUSSELS 
CATALOGUES 
TURNIP. 
PARSNIP. 
SPROUTS. 
GRATIS. 
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EVERY sues warranted. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
NEW TENBY ST., BIRMINGHAM 
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“NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT TREES.” 
R OBERT NEAL begs to call the attention of 
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. 
GOLD MEDAL, PARIS. 
KELWAY’S 
CHOICE SEEDS OF 
VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS, 
SO VALUABLE TO EXHIBITORS, 
May be obtained through most Seedsmen in England, 
Scotland, and Ireland. 
“ MODEL” 
“ MODEL” 
“ MODEL” 
“MODEL” 
“MODEL” 
CYCLAMEN. 
“GLOBE QUILLED ASTER. 
PERENNIAL GAILLARDIA. 
CAMELLIA-FLOWERED BALSAM. 
AURICULA. 
POLYANTHUS. 
“NIMROD TOMATO. 
CUCUMBERS. 
MELONS. 
“CRIMSON GEM” BEET. 
“INTERMEDIATE” CARROT. 
THE LARGEST AMATEUR IMPORTER OF BULBS in the 
country, begs to thank the large number of friends in all parts 
of the United Kingdom for their kind orders and recommendation 
this season. 
I regret that many orders have not been sent off so promptly 
as usual during the latter part of October. This is caused by so 
many delaying to order till October, instead of ordering in 
September. Many seem to wait till the last moment; Ihen all 
seem to send at once. This makes it impossible to despatch the 
orders until three or four days after they are received. 
From this date I put in extra Bulbs to make up for any in¬ 
feriority of size or quality. 
I will be pleased to send a liberal selection of assorted Bulbs 
for 10s., £1, £2, or £5 to clear out remainder of my stock. Any 
ordering a selection of this sort will please state if they prefer 
Hyacinths, Tulips or other bulbs. 
I have now arriving a fine stock of Lily of Valley crowns, 
Dutch, 3s. 6 d. ; Berlin (much the best for early forcing), 5s. 6d. 
per 100. Fine Lily of Valley clumps, 10s. and 12s. dozen. 
Spiraea japonica clumps. 3s. and 4s. dozen, according to size. 
Dielytra spectabilis, 3s. dozen. A grand lot of Liliums rubrum 
or roseum, 5s. 6 d. and 7s. dozen ; Lilium album, 10s. 6 d. dozen ; 
album Knetzeri, Is 6 d. each ; Lilium tigrinum, 2s. doz.; double 
tigrinum, 5s. fid. doz.; longiflorunr, 4s. fd. doz. ; umbellatum 
ereetum, 3s. 6d. doz. ; ehalcedonicum, Is. 3d. each ; Colchicum 
(Szovitzianum), Is. 6d. each ; testaeeum, Is. 6d. each. All these 
should be bought and potted at once. Gladioli Brenchleyensis, 
fair flowering corms, 2s. 6d 100 ; large size, 4s. 100 ; extra large, 
5s. 6d. 109. My stock of above is limited, and a great pirt 
already sold. Early orders are solicited to avoid disappointment. 
About the end of November I shall have a special consignment 
of Lilium auratum, direct from Japan, at specially low prices— 
viz., good flowering bulbs, 6d.; large, 9d. ; extra large, Is. each; 
or 5s., 7s. 6d„ 10s. dozen. I do not advise buying from the 
earlier arrivals, as the bulbs are not properly ripemd. 
American Pearl Tuberoses, good average size. Is. 6J. doz.; 
extra size. 2s. 6d. doz. 
Kelway’s choice Gandavensis Hybrid Gladioli, all colours, 
Is. Sd. doz ; 12s. 100; or best selected, 2s. fid. doz. ; 18s. 100. 
Choice single mixed Begonias. 4s. 6d. dozen ; double, 12s. 
dozen, or in separate colours a little extra. 
All orders in this section, when ordered with other bulbs, will 
be sent carriage paid directly they arrive. 
Best white Raffia Fibre, 6d. per pound. 
(Please Mention this Paper.) 
Letter Orders have same care as for my own planting. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
NEW TEN BY STBEET, BIRMINGHAM. 
Next Week’s Engagements. 
Monday, December 2nd.—National Chrysanthemum Society: 
Meeting of General Committee at 7 p.m. Sale of Bulbs at 
Protlieroe & Morris's, and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, December 3rd.—Sale of Lily Bulbs at Protlieroe & 
Morris’s Rooms. . ' . 
Wednesday, December 4th.—National Rose Society: Annual 
Meeting at 1 lie Hotel Windsor at 3.30 p.m. Sales of Dutch 
Bulbs at Protlieroe & Morris’s, and Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, December 5th.—Bulb Sale at Protlieroe & Mori is s 
Rooms. 1T , „ _ _ r . , 
Friday, December 6th.—Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morns s 
Rooms. , „ ,, „ , r 
Saturday, December 7th.—Bulb Sales at Protheroe & Morris s, 
and Stevens’ Rooms. 
For Indexto Contents & Advertiseinents, see p. 207. 
LANG-PORT, SOMERSET. 
1 Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1889. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
^he Close of the Flower Show Season.— 
"With the present week comes the encl of 
the show record of the year. It has been a long 
and a full one, and it finished up with a grand 
spurt, for reports of Chrysanthemum shows 
came in so thickly that the publication of one 
half of them is out of the question. Perhaps 
no great harm is done by the non-publication 
of all, because with the exception of difference 
in locality, and in the names of the exhibitors, 
there must of necessity be a wonderful amount 
of sameness. The fact is that one Chrysanthe¬ 
mum show is as much like another as two 
peas, for the simple natural reason that all are 
held at the same time, and in honour of the 
same flower. 
Naturally in their respective localities, and 
with the iimited circles in which each show 
exists, interest attaches to its description and 
