Vol. VI.— No. 290. 
( Office: 17, Catherine St., ) 
| Covent Garden, W.C. f 
SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1890. 
\ itegisterea at tne uenerai Rost 
| Office as a Newspaper. 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free 1 \d. 
S UPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
HRYSANTHEMUMS (rooted).—Over 
50,000 ready, from Is. 6(2. per dozen. Descriptive List of 
best collection in the north gratis.—H. THOMPSON, Newtown, 
Pemberton. 
B EGONIAS ! BEGONIAS !!— A Choice Lot 
of large TUBERS, all double flowering, from the best 
Gold Medal Strain in England. Choice mixed' colours at 30s. 
per 100 ; 20s. per 50 ; 6s. 3d. per dozen. Post Free.—JOHN 
FARMER, Hinton Court, Hereford. 
- An effectual eradi- 
- -- ..Pests on Plants without injury to 
foliage. Jars, Is. 6(2., 3s., 5s. 6(2. * Tins, 15s. 6(2., 25s., 95s. All 
Seedsmen and Florists. 
IVTICOTINE SOAP. 
ii cator of all Insect Pest: 
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. 
F — IRST PRIZE NOVELTIES. — Bean, 
Bunyard’s Exhibition Longpod, the finest ever sent out, 
pkts. Is. 2(2., post free. Bean, The Czar Runner, the finest pole 
Bean, enormous pods, fine flavour, pkts. Is. and 2s. 6(2., post 
free, from the growers, GEORGE BUNYARD & Co., Maidstone. 
Ferns! Ferns I! Ferns I!! 
T RADE OFFER, in 20 most saleable sorts, 
at 12s per 100. Adiantum euneatum, Pteris, Polypodium, 
Lygodium, Onychium, Polystichum, Cyrtomium, &c., &c. 
Packed free for cash. Few sorts from stores, at 6s. per 100, 
or 60s. per 1,000.—J. SMITH, London Fern Nursery, 140, 
Loughborough Road, Brixton, S.W. 
E NTERPRISE.—My noted “Reform ” Col¬ 
lection of Vegetable Seeds, 23 varieties, including Beans 
and Peas, free. Postal Order, 2s. 6(2.—ALLEN, Seed Grower, 
Mildenhall. 
A DIANTUM AVALTQNII DIEEUSUM, 
LX First Cla=s Certificate, much superior to Adiantum 
fragrantissima, nice plants, direct from the raiser, Is. each, 
6 for 5s., post free. Choice named Auriculas and Pelargoniums. 
Lists on application.—WILLIAM GOLBY, Edgend Nursery, 
Brierfield, Burnley, Lancs. 
R 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. 
G REAT SALE.—10,000 Bags of Vegetable 
and Flower Seeds. 100 Packets in eacli bag ; Is. 2(2. post 
free. Guaranteed genuine and fresh. Catalogues free. 40 per 
cent, discount. Also Greenhouses and Frames ; 1X00 to sell at 
4(2. per ft.; 2 light frames, 8x6, 25s.; lights, 7s. 6(2. each. Span- 
roof frames, 6 x 3,15s. All painted, glazed, and put on rail. 
--Write, GARDENER & Co., 62, Strand, London. 
R OSES, on own roots, 6, 2s. 6d. ; 12, 4s. ; 
50, 15s. Violets, best varieties, 12, 2s. ; 50, 5s. Green¬ 
house Ferns, 18 for 2s. 6(2. Clematis montana, white, 6 for 2s. 
Large-flowering Clematis, 4 for 2s. 6(2. All true to name. Car¬ 
riage paid. Catalogue gratis.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nur¬ 
series, Clevedon. 
ESSRS. GREGORY - & EVANS, Nur¬ 
serymen, Sidcup, and 285, 286, 2S7, 28S, 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." 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS —NOVELTIES for 
VD 1890.—Having obtained at the Special Exhibitions of la-t 
season a Gold Medal, two Silver-gilt Medals, and four Silver 
Medals, Send for Catalogue to M. DE REYDELLET, a Valence, 
Drome, France, 
P OUR-BUSHEL SACK OF BEST LEAF- 
MOULD (Pure Oak Leaf), carriage paid to London, for 
3s. 6d.—E. VANDER MEERSCH, Queen's Nursery, Selhurst,S.E. 
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. 
T AWN MOWERS.—The “EXCELSIOR” 
-I—i (Patent) has the largest sale in the World, and is 
pronounced by all gardeners to be the very best for keeping the 
lawn in prime condition. The Patent “NEW MODEL” is 
guaranteed to be the easiest working machine in the Market. 
Can he had of all Ironmongers and Seedsmen. Price Lists post 
free from the Manufacturers, CHADBORN & COLDWELL 
M f g. Co., 223, Upper Thames Street, London, E.C. 
The largest makers of Lawn Mowers in the World. 
T AINGS’ CHRYSANTHEMUMS.— Two 
9r9 LD M EDAL S and SIX FIRST PRIZES awarded in 
1689 I heir Descriptive Catalogue, containing all the best 
. ovelties, should he read by all lovers of these beautiful flower- 
mg plants. Early orders solicited to secure good plants. 
JOHN LAING & SONS, Chrysanthemum Specialists, 
- Forest Hill, S.E. 
T 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. 
BUTTON’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS.—For 
O making new or improving old Lawns* Tennis Grounds, 
Bowling Greens, Cricket Grounds, &c. The Rev. J. F. Foster, 
Foxearth, says;—“ The Grass Seed you sent me was most satis¬ 
factory. By the autumn it was quite strong enough to play 
tennis on. Friends who rather laughed at me at first were most 
surprised at the result.” Price 3s. 6d. per gallon ; 25s. per bushel. 
BUTTON'S SEEDS GENUINE ONLY 
Ux DIRECT FROM SUTTON & SONS, The Queen’s Seeds¬ 
men, READING. 
New Chrysanthemums for 1890. 
TAMES CARTER & Co. have one of the 
(J largest and most perfect stocks in the country. For full 
particulars, see Carters’ beautifully illustrated CATALOGUE, 
Gratis and Post Free to intending customers. 
Royal Seedsmen by Sealed Warrants. 
237 & 238, High Holborn, London, W.C. 
B EGONIA SEED — Sow now. The best 
and cheapest is Box’s Strain—surest of germination, finest 
of flowers. Single varieties, half packet, 6(2.; per packet, 1,?. 
Double varieties, half packet, 10(2. ; per packet, Is. 6(2. 
TUBERS, grand, for pot growth, six choice Singles and six choice 
Doubles, superior to named sorts, colours include red, crimson, 
scarlet, pink, rose, white, yellow, orange, salmon, 21s. the 12 ; 
half quantity, 10s. 6(2. ; 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.) 
E leven specimen aloes, striped 
and plain leaves, 27 inches to 44 inches. Prime con¬ 
dition, .suitable for conservatories or grounds. Very handsome. 
—S. LILCHFIELD, Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham. 
Wanted. 
r ARGE PALMS, DRACAENAS, 
-*—/ CROTONS, ASPIDISTRAS, AZALEAS, ASPARAGUS 
TENUISS1MUS, and A. PLUMOSUS NANUS, for cash or 
exchange. Small stuff for growing.—Apply to the MANAGER, 
Peacock Nurseries, Great Cliureh Lane, Hammersmith, W 
QIX CAMELLIAS or AZALEA INDICA, 
kT/ full of buds, 105. 6d. ; laree healthy plants of either 
in 5-inch pots ; larger specimens in 7-inch pots, 2s. 6(7. each. 
Six Azalea Mollis, full of buds, 7s. 6d. Twelve choice green¬ 
house Ferns, 35.—E. VANDER MEERSCH, Queen’s Nursery, 
Selhurst, S.E. 
rpO BE DISPOSED OE, on account of a 
JL gentleman making alterations in his gardens, a number of 
greenhouse plants, consisting of a pair of Tree Ferns, trunks 
3£ ft. high A pair of Palms, Latania borbonica (large). Twelve 
Camellias (all choice varieties). Azalea indica, besides numerous 
other plants. For further particulars apply to Mr. TROTTER, 
Fenton, Wooler. 
T WO NEW and RARE HARDY PEREN- 
NIAL PLANTS.—Golden Quilled Double Perennial 
Sunflower, “Soleil d’Or,” rare, splendid plant for autumn bloom¬ 
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Harpaiium rigidum semi-plenum, long narrow golden florets, 
incurved when fully expanded, semi-double, strong plants, 
each, 6(2. ; doz , os.—BLAIR, Florist, 73, Patrick Street, Cork. 
Abridged List of Herbaceous Plants gratis and post free. 
B ARR’S Descriptive List of VEGETABLE 
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63s. and upwards. Selections of Flower Seeds, 2s. 6 d., 3s. 6(2., 
5s. 6(2., 7s. 6(2., 10s. .6(2., 15s., 21s. and upwards. Gladioli, 
Hyacinthus candicans, Tigridias, Anemone fulgens, Tuberoses, 
&c., for Spring planting. Descriptive list free on application.— 
BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King Street, CoveDt Garden, London. 
YY WEN’S CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Finest 
v_/ collection of Novelties in Europe. Owen’s Imperial 
Tuberous BEGONIAS, best strain in the Kingdom, seed, Is., 
Is. 6(2., and 2s. 6(2. pkt; Tubers, 3s. 6(2., os., 7s. 6(2., 10s. 6 d. doz. 
Owen's Imperial PRIMULAS, certificated and commended by 
R.H.S., seed, mixed. Is., Is. 6(2., and 2s. 6(2. pkt. List free.— 
R. OWEN, Florist, Maidenhead. 
Y 7s. Gd. COLLECTION OF PLANTS 
(read particulars).—36 magnificent Polyanthus, in¬ 
cluding gold-laced damask seifs and other splendid varieties ; 
1 Platycodon grandiflora, see last week’s Gardening World ; 
6 Arabis alpina, 6 Alpine Wallflowers, rare; 6 Alyssums, 
6 Alpine Auriculas, superb collection ; 6 Lorenz's Perpetual- 
flowering Tree Carnation, strong seedlings ; 6 Myosotis, 6 Fox¬ 
gloves, 6 Aquilegias, and 6 Canterbury Bells. Strong plants, 
free ; worth double. As this offer may not he repeated, order at 
once. 91 plants, 7s. 6(2.—FREDERICK BULL, Wormingford, 
Colchester. 
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. 
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 7 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, 
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Art Department, South Kensington, &e. Gold and Silver 
Medals, Birmingham, 1872; London, 18S3. 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. 
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 
if BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
D C. CLAY’S INYIGORATOR for PLANTS 
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—Marsh Island, Stratford New Town, London, E. See 
Advertisement p. 451. 
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. 
RICHARDSON & Co., Horticultural 
Builders and Hot-water Engineers, Darlington. 
Glasshouses ofall kinds at the lowest prices. Awarded numerous 
Prize Medals. Catalogue free. See page 463. 
T OBACCO PAPER. — Superior, Genuine 
Roll Paper, 9(2. per lb. ; 14 lbs, 10s. Send 5s. 3(2. for 
sample 7 lb. packet. Reduction for quantities. SHORLAND 
& Co., 26, Southwell Street, Kingsdown, Bristol. 
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. 
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(2., 5s. 6(2., and 10s. 6(2. each, or 1-cwt. Bags, 
sealed, 13s., by ail Seedsmen, or apply direct to W. H. BEESON, 
Carbrook Bone Mills, Sheffield. 
R OOFING FELT ! ROOFING FELT !!— 
Best quality Asphalte Roofing Felt, in rolls 25 yds. long, 
32 ins, wide, No 1, 4s. 10(2. per roll : No. 2, 6s. 6(2. per roil; No. 3, 
9s. per roll carriage paid. Nails, Is. per 1000. Over 5000 rolls 
in stock. Awarded 10 Gold and Silver Medals.—ANDREW 
POTTER. Melbourne Works, and Snow Hill, Wolverhampton. 
B rown fibrous peat for orchids, 
31s. 6(2. per Ton, or 126s. per Truck of 4 Tons ; Bags, 5s. 
each : 10 Bags, 45s. 
BROWN and BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 25s. per Ton, or £5 
per Truck of 4 Tons ; Bags, 5s. each ; 10 Bags, 45s. 
PEAT, for forming Rhododendron, Bog, and American Plant 
Beds, 21s. per Ton, or £6 6s. per Truck of 6 Tons. 
THOMAS WALKER, Tekels, Camberley,Surrey. 
Silver Sand 11 
pOARSE and FINE BEDFORDSHIRE.— 
VN 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 (fres 
on rail at Leighton Buzzard for cash), ready for quick despatch. 
Send to JOSEPH ARNOLD, “only address” as above, to the 
Polygon. 
ISHURST COMPOUND.—Used bylead- 
VY 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 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(2, 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft 
on wet ground. Boxes, 6c2. 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. 6(2. and 3s. each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTER, DUNXETT & 
BEALE. 238, and 372 High Holborn, London. Each bottle 
bears full instructions for application. 
