y 0L> VI—No. 283. ^Co^ntb^en.w.a’} SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 1890. 
Registered at the General Post 
Office as a Newspaper. 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free ljd. 
CHJPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
O to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
Ibe London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. __ 
/ 4 HRYSANTHEMOMS from best Collec- 
( ) tion in the North. 50,000 rooted and now ready, from 
Vperdoz. Cuttings, half-price. Listgratis.—W. THOMPSON, 
Union Bridge, Pemberton. 
O RCHID Buyers should Avrite 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 AYS IKS.—100 stout, Avell-rooted, autumn- 
transplanted plants, in 8 separate named varieties, care¬ 
fully packed, free for 3s.— J. GALVIN'S Nurseries, Roscommon. 
Ferns I Ferns I! Ferns ! 11 
/AHEAP TRADE OFFER, in 20 most sale- 
able sorts, 12s. 100. Adiantum cuneatum, Pteris Magii, 
&c. 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. 
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/CHOICE NAMED AURICULAS.—Good 
\J Flowering Plants to be disposed of at a cheap rate. 
Strong offshoots of the same kinds, well established, at 4s. per 
doz. List and prices on application.—WILLIAM GOLBY, 
Edgend Nursery, Brierfield, near Burnley, Lancashire. 
W ILLIAMS’ NEW PRIMULA, 
“ EMPRESS.”—This is a very fine semi-double variety. 
The colour is a delicate pink, of a very pleasing tone. Per 
packet, 3s. 6d.—B. S. WILLIAMS & SON, A’ictoria and Paradise 
Nurseries, Upper Holloway, London, N. 
R oses \ roses i 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. 
G reenhouse fires, stoves, &c.— 
Small Coke, remarkably free from sulphur, delivered in 
truck loads to any station —For price apply G. J. ETESON, 
Coke Contractor, Birmingham. 
R OSES, on own roots, 6, 2s. 6<i. ; 12, 4s. ; 
50, 15s. Violets, best varieties, 12, 2s. ; 50, 5s. Green¬ 
house Ferns, 18 for 2s. 6 d. Clematis montana, white, 6 for 2s. 
Large-flowering Clematis, 4 for 2s. 6d. All true to name. Car¬ 
riage paid. Catalogue gratis.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nur¬ 
series, Clevedon. 
A/TESSRS. GREGORY & EVANS, Nur- 
i-TJL serymen, Sidcup, and 285, 2S6, 28", 2SS, Flower Market, 
Covent Garden, London, AV.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.” 
WEN’S CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Finest 
collection of Novelties in Europe. Owen’s Imperial 
Tuberous BEGONIAS, best strain in the Kingdom, seed, Is., 
Is. 6 d., and 2s. 6d. pkt; Tubers, 3s. 6 d., 5s., 7s. 6 d., 10s. 6d. doz. 
Owen’s Imperial PRIMULAS, certificated and commended by 
R.H.S., seed, mixed. Is., Is. 6 d., and 2s. 6 d. pkt. List free.— 
R. OWEN, Florist, Maidenhead. 
pOPPER INDESTRUCTIBLE LABELS 
\J for Plant*, 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. 
Silver Sand! I 
pOARSE 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. 
"DEGONIAS A SPECIALTY. — Awarded 
Four Gold Medals. Seed saved from Prize Plant. In 
beautifully illustrated Packets, choice mixed Single or Double 
j varieties, Is., 2s. 6d., and 5s. per packet. Collections—Single, 
il named varieties, separate, 5s. 6 d .; 6 ditto, 3s. Tubers, 
Named Smgles, from 12s. to 42s. per doz., Unnamed Seedlings, 
-s. to 21s. per doz; Bedding, choicest, 6s. and 9s. per doz.; 
choicest Named Doubles, from 42s. per doz ; Unnamed, very 
:no ice 24s. and 30s. per doz. ; choicest Mixed, 18s. per doz. 
. from 113 t0 Procure our splendid strain. CATA- 
-OGLES gratis. 
JOHN LAING & SONS, Begonia Growers, Forest Hill, S.E. 
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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., Is., post 
free. Catalogues on application.—R. B. LAIRD & SONS, 
Seed Merchants, Edinburgh. 
Sole Agents in Scotland for Bason's Wonderful New Milltrack 
Mushroom Spawn. 
QUTTON’S DARK BLUE LOBELIA.— 
Undoubtedly the finest blue Lobelia for bedding. Plants 
very compact, covered with rich blue flowers. This is the 
variety used by us in forming the letters V.R., so much admired 
in the miniature garden surrounding the Queen’s Pavilion at 
Windsor. Mr. A. W. Southard, Gardener to F. J. Walker, Esq., 
says “ I am very pleased with your Dark Blue Lobelia. I 
have given up keeping plants through the winter, as I find your 
Dark Blue comes very true from seed, even and compact.” Price 
of seed, Is. per packet, post free. 
S UTTON’S SEEDS GENUINE ONLY 
DIRECT FROM SUTTON & SONS, The Queen’s Seeds- 
men, READING. 
B OYCE’S CHRYSANTHEMUM GUIDE 
Contains Complete Directions upon Cultivation, also 
Descriptive Catalogue of 1070 Vars., price id. Strong Cuttings, 
Is. 3d. per doz. Rooted Cuttings, ready shortly, 2s. per doz.— 
W.E. BOYCE, F.N.C.S. Archway Road, Highgate, N. 
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. 6 d .; collection S colours, 2s. 6d. Double varieties, half 
packet, lOd. ; per packet, Is. 6 d. and 2s. 6 d. ; collection 8 
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.) 
H ARTLAND’S 56-page “YEAR BOOK” 
of SEEDS for 1890. 
Within itself unique in the extreme. His “ Book of Daffo¬ 
dils" has no rival in the United Kingdom. His “Book of 
Seeds ” for 1S90 is not like any other publication throughout the 
British Isles, and there are Seeds and Plants offered that no other 
house has yet attempted to offer. Send three stamps to cover 
postage, &e., and write for copy, which includes some “ rare hardy 
plants." 
WM. BAYLOR HARTLAND, Old Established Seed Ware¬ 
house, 24, Patrick Street, Cork. 
/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. 
TVTURRAY’S VINE COMPOSITION for 
LtJL Mealy Bug, &c., on Vines, may be had of all Seedsmen 
and Sundriesmen, or the Proprietor, GEO. MURRAY, West 
Ashby, Homcastle. 
S HALLOTS.—Large Red, finest exhibition 
sort, 10d. per lb.; 2 lbs., Is. id .; post free. Send for 
Catalogue of reliable Garden Seeds, indispensable for com¬ 
petition. — BELL, STUART & Co., Chapelhill Nursery, 
Rothesay, N.B. 
W ILLIAMS’ NEW PRIMULA, 
“ FIRE-FLY."—A beautiful semi-double variety. The 
colour is of a deep crimson. Per packet, 3s. 6d. —B. S. WILLIAMS 
& SON, Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, 
London, N. 
N amed chrysanthemum 
CUTTINGS -Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, Sachem, Sunflower, 
Miss Violet Tomlin, Avalanche, Adirondack, Mouadnoek, Etoile 
de Lyon, Stanstead White, Florence Piercy. H. Shoesmith, 
Mons. Astorg, and Lord Alcester. The thirteen, 5s., free.— 
HEAD GARDENER, Erfurt House, Neithrop, Banbury. 
Magnificent Concert Instrument. 
Y7I0LIN. 
V Copy of Jacobus Stainer. Beautiful harmonious tone. 
Back splendidly inlaid. First-class lock-up case ; grand bow. 
Must sell, owner in want of cash. Suit lady or gentleman. 
Sacrifice lot for 15s. 6 d., carriage paid. Whoever buys this will 
have a Violin they will always be fond of. Valuable bargain.— 
Mrs. SARAH HEYWOOD, St. Thomas Buildings, Tibshelf, 
Alfretnn. 
P RUNING MADE SAFE AND EASY 
by using the celebrated “Standard” Tree Pruners 
(awarded Certificate of Merit and Banksian Medal by the Royai 
Horticultural Society); the “ Giant ” Pruner, the “ Myticuttah," 
and the “ AERIAL ” Pruning Saws and Hooks, &c., &c. Sold 
by principal Ironmongers and Seedsmen, of whom Illustrated 
Price Lists may be 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 (12S 
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 1889. 
NINE FIRST CLASS CERTIFICATES and “Commendations 
of Strains ” have been awarded by the Floral Committee of the 
Royal Horticultural Society during the last two years to our 
Florists’ Flowers, moBt of them after trial at Chiswick.— 
DOBBIE & Co., Seed Growers and Florists, Rothesay, Scotland. 
J 
AMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti- 
Circuiars, Plans and Estimates free on application. 
Catalogue, 3s. 
Complete 
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 ; Phibsborough Road, Dublin. A complete green¬ 
house from 50 s. 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. 
TAMES GRAY, HORTICULTURAL 
f J BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
H EATING APPARATUS.—Write for 
Illustrated Catalogue to the Inventors, JONES & 
ATT WOOD, Stourbridge. See page 352. 
S MYTH’S TEAK ORCHID BASKETS, 
BOATS, RAFTS, AND CYLINDERS.—Largest manu- 
factnrer 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. 
pHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE.— 
V/ Standen’s Manure admitted by growers to be unrivalled 
for this purpose. In tins, Is., 2s. 6 d., 5s. 6d. and 10s. 6 d. each. 
Sold by all Seedsmen. 
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. _ 
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 12s. 
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. 6d., and 10s. 6d. each, or 1-cwt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., by ail Seedsmen, orapply 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.—“ Your 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, 
Tlirips, 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. 6i. and 3s each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTER, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 238, and 372 High Holborn, London. Each bottle 
bears full instructions for application. 
