Vol. VI.— No. 281 . 
I Office: 17, Catherine St., ) 
| Covent Garden, W.C. f 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1890. 
Registered at the General Post) 
Office as a Newspaper. ) 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free lpl. 
S UPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP. — Thousands 
to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
O RCHIDS, The Specialty. — Hew Inter¬ 
leaved Catalogue of an exceedingly healthy and well- 
grown Stock, iust published, post free on application. 
FRED HORSMAN & CO., Colchester. 
O RCHID Buyers should write for List of 
130 sorts, growing in pots, baskets, and cork, from Is. 
each.—Address Plant Club, Woodville, Kirkstall, Leeds. 
N ew and choice selected chry- 
SANTHEMUMS.—Priced Descriptive Catalogue free on 
application to G. STEVENS, St. John's Nursery, Putney, 
London, S.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. 
Ferns ! Ferns ! I Ferns ! I! 
/HHEAP TRADE OFFER, in 20 most sale- 
Vy able sorts, 12s. 100. Adiantum cuneatum, Pteris Magii, 
&r. Packed free for cash.—SMITH, London Fern Nursery, 
140, Loughboro’ Road, Brixton. 
E NTERPRISE.—My noted “Reform ” Col¬ 
lection of Vegetable Seeds, 23 varieties, including Beans 
and Peas, free. Postal Order, 2s. 6d. —ALLEN, Seed Grower, 
Mildenhall. 
B EGONIAS.—Seed, single or double, 7 d. 
and Is. pkt. Surplus Tubers, bedding, 2s. and 3s. doz. 
Doubles, 4s. doz. Splendid varieties, named and seedling, 24s. 
doz Single and double. List sent.—VICAR, Southwick, 
Fareham.__ 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS (rooted), now ready. 
Vy —Best exhibition and decorative varieties. 2s. per dozen. 
List free.—A. J. WESTON, Cavendish Nursery, Balham, S.W. 
R OSES ! ROSES !! ROSES !! I— 1 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. 
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. _ 
R OSES, on own roots, 6, 2s. 6 cl. ; 12, 4s. ; 
50, 15s. Violets, best varieties, 12, 2s. ; 50, os. Green¬ 
house Ferns, 18 for 2s. 6 d. 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. _ 
M essrs. Gregory & evans, Nut- 
serymen, Sidcup, and 285, 286, 287, 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.” 
For Sale. 
1A AAA GENISTAS, in 3-inch POTS, 
X \ J » vJ vJ VA at 7s. per 100, and 50 boxes of Poly podium 
(Morren 7 Fern), at 2s. 6 d. per box, for cash with order.— 
T. BALDWIN & SON, Edith Nursery, Burshail R o ad, Leyton . 
EADERS OF THE GARDENING 
WORLD who experience any difficulty in obtaining the 
paper at Railway Bookstalls, or through local agents, are 
respectfully requested to communicate with the Publisher, 
17, Catherine Street, Stra nd, W.C. _ 
F lower shows, fetes, enter¬ 
tainments, &c.—Ventriloquial, Conjuring, Italian 
Marionettes, &c. —For particulars address PROF. BOURNE, 
Ventriloquist, Hoxton, London. Proved such an attraction that 
two extra performances were given at the Town Hall, West 
Brighton Flower Show, 1888. 
Silver Sand 11 
pOARSE and FINE BEDFORDSHIRE.— 
\J 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 egonias a specialty. — Awarded 
Four Gold Medals. Seed saved from Prize Plant. In 
beautifully illustrated Packets, choice mixed Single or Double 
varieties, Is., 2s. 6d., and 5s. per packet. Collections—Single, 
21 named varieties, separate, 5s. 6 d. ; 6 ditto, 3s. Tubers, 
Named Singles, from 12s. to 42s. per doz., Unnamed Seedlings, 
12s. to 21s. per doz; Bedding, choicest, 6s. and 9s. per doz.; 
choicest Named Doubles, from 42s, per doz; Unnamed, very 
choice, 24s. and 30s. per doz. ; choicest Mixed, 18s. per doz. 
Order direct from us to procure our splendid strain. CATA¬ 
LOGUES gratis. 
JOHN LAING & SONS, Begonia Growers, Forest Hill, S.E. 
L AIRD’S GARDEN SEEDS are the best 
for Competition and General use. Specialties—Laird’s 
Craigo Brussels Sprouts, McCombie’s Beet (Ornamental and 
Culinary), Laird’s Prize Moss-curled Parsley—per pkt., 1$ , post 
free. Catalogues on application.—R. B. LAIRD & SONS, 
Seed Merchants, Edinburgh. 
Sole Agents in Scotland for Bason’s Wonderful New Milltrack 
Mushroom Spawn. 
S UTTON’S NEW POTATO, WINDSOR 
CASTLE.—This Seedling is the result of a cross between 
Beauty of Hebron and Fox's Seedling, and is distinguished by 
sturdy, erect habit, and broad dark green foliage. In fact the 
growth may be described as that of a dwarf Magnum Bonum. 
The tubers are an elongated pebble-shape ; flesh white, firm, and 
excellent in flavour ; a splendid cropper, and certainly one of 
the best Potatos we have sent out. Mr. W. Hope, The Gardens, 
Highclere Castle, says—“ Very heavy crop, 214 lbs. from 3 lbs. 
of seed, tubers large and handsome, quality first-rate, white and 
floury—a splendid variety in every respect.” Price of Seed 
Tubers, per 7 lbs, 3s. 6 d .; per 14 lbs., 6s. 
S UTTON’S SEEDS GENUINE ONLY 
DIRECT FROM SUTTON & SONS, The Queen’s Seeds¬ 
men, READING. 
B EGONIA SEEDS—Sow now. The best 
and cheapest is Box’s Strain—surest of germination, finest 
of flowers. Single varieties, half packet, 6 d .; per packet, Is. 
and 2s. 6d .; collection 8 colours, 2s. 6 d. Double varieties, half 
packet, lOd., per packet, Is. 6 d. and 2s. 6 d. ; collection S 
colours, 5s. TUBERS.—Six choice Singles and six choice 
Doubles, superior to named sorts, all separate colours, 21s. the 
12, post free. Most complete LIST in the Trade, gratis.— 
JOHN R BOX (for 10 years J. Laing's Sole Partner), Seedsman 
and Begonia Grower, Croydon. (Quote this Paper.) 
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. 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Selection of 100 
VP Cuttings (unrooted) finest Exhibition Chrysanthemums, 
Incurved and Japanese, all distinct, or in 50 pairs, true to name, 
forwarded post free for 15s. or 2s. 6 d. per dozen. Cheaper 
selections can be made if desired. Catalogue on application.— 
N. DAVIS, Chrysanthemum Nurseries, Camberwell, London. 
lY/TURRAY’S VINE COMPOSITION for 
-Lt_L Mealy Bug, &c., on Vines, may be had of all Seedsmen 
and Sundriesmen, or the Proprietor, GEO. MURRAY, West 
Ashby, Horncastle. 
Plant now for Spring Flowering. 
/CLEARANCE SALE OF BULBS, at 
Yy Reduced Prices.—Narcissi, Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, 
Crocus, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa, &c. Priced List free on appli¬ 
cation.—BARR & SON, 12, King Street, Covent Garden. 
P 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. 
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. 
pOPPER INDESTRUCTIBLE LABELS 
for Plants, Trees, Pots, and Borders (Chandler’s Patent); 
simple, effective, imperishable ; name written (indented) with a 
Pencil. Supplied by Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Ironmongers, 
or direct from Mr. A. CHANDLER, Kingskerswell, Devon. 
Samples and prices free on application. 
P RUNING MADE SAFE AND EASY 
by using the celebrated “Standard” Tree Pruners 
(awarded Certificate of Merit and Banksian Medal by the Royal 
Horticultural Society); the “ Giant ” Pruner, the “ Myticuttah.” 
and the “AERIAL” Pruning Saws and Hooks. &e., Ac. Sold 
by principal Ironmongers and Seedsmen, of whom Illustrated 
Price Lists may he obtained, or of the STANDARD MANU¬ 
FACTURING COMPANY, Derby. 
T O COMPETITORS and all who require 
Seeds and Plants of the choicest and most reliable kinds, 
we offer to send our new Catalogue and Competitor's Guide (128 
pages), gratis and post free. TEN CERTIFICATES OF MERIT 
were awarded our strains of Vegetables at the great Vegetable 
Conference held by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1SS9. 
NINE FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATES and “Commendations 
of Strains " have been awarded by t he Floral Committee of the 
Royal Horticultural Society during the last two years to our 
Florists’ Flowers, most of them after trial at Chiswick.— 
DOBBIE & Co., Seed Growers and Florists, Rothesay,Scotland. 
TAMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti- 
f / 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 of 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. 
G reenhouses for the million.— 
The best and cheapest makers in the world.—ALFRED 
PEEL & SONS. Wood Green, London ; Canon Mills Bridge, 
Edinburgh ; Phihsborough 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 319. 
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 all kinds at the lowest prices. Awarded numerous 
Prize Medals. Catalogue free. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE.— 
Yy Standen’s Manure admitted by growers to be unrivalled 
for this purpose. In tins. Is., 2s. 6<Z., 5s. 6 d. and 10s. 6 d. each. 
Sold by aU Seedsmen. 
T7UNES AND VINE CULTURE.—The 
V best book on Grapes. By Archibald F. Barron, Superin¬ 
tendent of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden, Chiswick; 
Secretary of the Fruit Committee.—A New and Cheaper Edition, 
Revised and Enlarged. Demy Svo., Handsomely Bound in 
Cloth. Price, 5s. ; post free, 5s. 3d.—17, Catherine Street, 
Strand, W.C. 
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 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. 6d., 5s. 6d., and 10s. 6d. each, or 1-cwt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., by all Seedsmen, or apply direct to W. H. BEESON, 
Carbrook Bone Mills, Sheffield. 
P RUNING SEASON.—The judicious prun¬ 
ing of Trees, so essential to bearing and formation, has 
hitherto been greatly neglected, owing to the want of a suitable 
and effective tool to reach and prune shoots at a height where a 
ladder is required. This want has been supplied by the in¬ 
vention of the Patent Hook Tree Pruner, which has gained high- 
class Testimonials upon its merits. Testimonial from Messrs. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, London, S.E.—“ Y'our Patent Hook 
Tree Pruner is a first-class instrument, superseding all others, 
&c.” Lists and Testimonials free from leading Horticulturists, 
&c., or Patentees, GEO. COPPIN & SONS, Addington, Surrey. 
G ISHURST COMPOUND.—Used by lead¬ 
ing gardeners since 1S59 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 a 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, 6 d. and Is., from the trade. 
Wholesale from PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE Co. (Limited), 
London. 
B RIDGFORDS’ 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 CARTER, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 237 and 238, High Holborn, London. Each bottle 
bears full instructions for application. 
