Vol. VI.—No. 292. S Covent Garden, W. IM SATURDAY, APRIL 5th, 1890. 
( Registered at the General Post) 
( Office as a Newspaper. ( 
ONE PENNY. 
Post Free 1 id. 
B 
S UPERB ORCHIDS, CHEAP.—Thousands 
to select from. Write for list, free.—P. McARTHUR, 
The London Nursery, 4, Maida Vale, London, W. 
F OR SALE.—Stephanotis floribunda, two 
extra'strong plants (at rest in pots). Price and particulars 
at HOPWOOD’S Belle Vue Nursery, Cheltenham. 
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. 
P ANSIES.—100 stout, well-rooted, autumn- 
transplanted plants, in 8 separate named varieties, care¬ 
fully packed, free for 3s.—J. GALVIN’S Nurseries, Roscommon. 
HE NEW EARLY STRAWBERRY, 
NOBLE, best early kind ever raised. 12, Is. 3d.; 24, 
2s. 3d., free carriage—G. CORNHILL, Byfleet, Weybridge Station. 
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. 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS,—Best Show and 
VA Decorative varieties, strong plants, true to name, Is. per 
doz.; 6s. per 100.—WESTON, Cavendish Nursery, Balham, S.W. 
B - ARR’S BEAUTIFUL HARDY DAFFO- 
DILS.—Cut Specimen Flowers, correctly named, now 
ready, at following prices, post free:—One flower each of 12 
kinds, 2s. 6d. ; of 18 kinds, 3s. 6 d. ; of 30 kinds, 6s. 6d. ; of 50 
kinds, 12s. 6d. Three flowers each of the foregoing, 6s , 8s. 6 d., 
17s. 6 d., and 25s. respectively.—BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King 
Street, Covent Garden, London. 
Ferns I Ferns ! I Ferns 111 
T RADE OFFER, in 20 most saleable sorts, 
at 12s. per 100. Adiantum cuneatum, Pteris, Polypodium, 
Lygodium, Onychium, Polystichum, Cyrtomium, &c., &c. 
Packed free for cash. Few sorts from stores, at 0s. per 100, 
or 50s. per 1,000.—J. SMITH, London Fern Nursery, 140, 
Loughborough Road, Brixton, S.W. 
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. 
/CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND COLEUS.— 
\J J. WALLACE’S Specialities all carriage paid. Chrysan¬ 
themums, all varieties 2s. doz;; 12s. 100. Cuttings, Is. 3d. doz.; 
Ss. 100. 12 grand Coleus, 2s. ; bedding varieties, Is. 6 d. doz. ; 
8s. 100, Gold medal Tuberous Begonias, assorted, 4s. doz. Prize 
Gloxinias, 4s. doz. 12 Grand Dracaenas, 9s.—Rose and Exotic 
Nurseries, Abbots Langley, Herts. 
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. 6d. 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. 
M UeSSRS. GREGORY & EVANS, Nur- 
serymen, Sideup, 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 
vA 1890.—Having obtained at the Special Exhibitions of last 
season a Gold Medal, two Silver-gilt Medals, and four Silver 
Medals. Send for Catalogue to M. DE REYDELLET, a Valence, 
Drome, France. 
/C JIRYSANTHEMUMS. — Strong rooted 
plants for exhibition or decorative purposes. Per doz., 
2s. 6d.; per 100, 16s.—Japanese, Incurved, Reflexed, and Large 
Anemones, mixed or separate. For new sorts, see Catalogue 
of W. ETHERINGTON, Chrysanthemum Grower, Swanscombe, 
Kent. 
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. 
L awn mowers.—T he “excelsior” 
(Patent) has the largest sale in the World, and is 
pronounced by all gardeners to be the very best for keeping the 
lawn in prune condition. The Patent “NEW MODEL” is 
guaranteed to he 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’fg. Co., 223, Upper Thames Street, London, E.C. 
The largest makers of Lawn Mowers in the World. 
T AINGS’ CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Two 
J-J GOLD MEDALS and SIX FIRST PRIZES awarded in 
1889. Their Descriptive Catalogue, containing all the best 
Novelties, should be read by all lovers of these beautiful flower¬ 
ing plants. Early orders solicited to secure good plants. 
JOHN LAING & SONS, Chrysanthemum Specialists, 
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., 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. 
QhUTTON’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
hA for making new or improving old Garden Lawns. Tennis 
Grounds, Bowling Greens, Cricket Grounds, &c. A far better 
and more enduring sward can be obtained by sowing these seeds 
than from turves. G. T. Todd, Esq., Craiglarach. savs :—“Two 
Tennis Courts sown with your Grass Seeds are the best in the 
neighbourhood.” Price of Sutton’s Grass Seeds for Lawns, &c., 
Ss. 6 d. per gallon, 25s per bushel.—Sutton’s Seeds Genuine only 
direct from SUTTON & SONS, The Queen's Seedsmen, 
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. 
H OOPER’S PANSIES, finest strain in the 
World, 12 grand exhibition varieties, my selection, 3s. 
Seed saved from 1,000 finest exhibition varieties, Is. and 2s. 6 d. 
per packet.—HOOPER, Pansy Grower, Bath. 
L ILIUM AURATUM in grand condition. 
Splendid bulbs, 9 ins. round, 4s. dozen; larger, 6s. dozen ; 
extra large, 11 to 12 ins. round, Is. each, 10s. dozen. Also many 
other sorts. Orders of 3s. and upwards carriage paid.— 
E. ROBINSON, Farringdon Market, London, E.C., and Hornsey 
Rise, N. 
F UCHSIAS! FUCHSIAS !! — Colonel 
Dominion, Warrior, Duke of Albany, Snowcloud, Phe¬ 
nomenal, Thomas King, Monument, Gustave Dore, Lizzie Vidler, 
Lucy Finnis. Elegance, Fireworks, Lamenais, Champion of the 
World, Harriet Lye. Will send 12 strong plants chosen from 
above for 2s. 6J,; 24, 4s. 6 d. ; 30 varieties, 6s., free.—G. WIGLEY, 
Salter Gate, Chesterfield. 
Wanted. 
f ARGE PALMS, DR AC A3 NAS, 
A_J CROTONS, ASPIDISTRAS, AZALEAS, ASPARAGUS 
TENUISSIMUS, and A. PLUMOSUS NANUS, for cash or 
exchange. Small stuff for growing.—Apply to the MANAGER, 
Peacock Nurseries, Great Church Lane, Hammersmith, W 
T O BE DISPOSED OF, on account of a 
gentleman making alterations in his gardens, a number of 
greenhouse plants, consisting of a pair of Tree Ferns, trunks 
Si 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¬ 
ing, florets distinctly quilled to the centre, each, Is. ; doz. 10». 
Harpalium rigidum semi-plenum, long narrow golden florets, 
incurved when folly expanded, semi-double, strong plants, 
each, 6 d. ; doz , 5s.—BLAIR, Florist, 73, Patrick Street, Cork. 
Abridged List of Herbaceous Plants gratis and post free. 
B ARR’S Descriptive List of VEGETABLE 
and FLOWER SEEDS, Free. Full of useful informa¬ 
tion.—Selections of Vegetable Seeds, 12s. 6d., 21s., 31s. 6 d., 42s., 
63s. and upwards. Selections of Flower Seeds, 2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 d., 
5s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s. 6 d., 15?., 21s. and upwards. Gladioli, 
Hyacinthus candieans, Tigridias, Anemone fulgens, Tuberoses, 
&c , for Spring planting. Descriptive list free on application.— 
BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
o 
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. 6 d. pkt; Tubers, 3s. 6 d., os., 7s. 6 d., 10s. 6 d. 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. 
G reenhouses, conservatories, 
VINERIES, &c.—MELLOWES & Co. (formerly Prim¬ 
rose & Co.) Sheffield, Prize Medal, South Kensington, 1882, for 
“Eclipse” Imperishable Glazing, especially suitable for Green¬ 
houses . Maximum of light, and the only Patent TIGHT Glazing 
preventing ingress of cold air. Best work. Estimates given. 
Architect to inspect site and advise. 
Prize Medals—Manchester and Doncaster, 1883 ; International 
Health Exhibition, International Fisheries Exhibition, &c., &c. 
Address—Corporation Street, Sheffield. London Office—53, 
King William Street, E.C. 
Telegrams—“Eclipse, Sheffield.” 
C ALADIUMS.—Laings’ collection of these 
beautiful foliage plants is the finest and most complete 
in the World. Awarded many MEDALS and First Prizes. 
Inspection invited. Admission free. Descriptive Catalogues on 
application.—JOHN LAING & SONS, Caladium Specialists, 
Forest Hill, S,E. 
TAMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY, Horti- 
fj 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. 
T HOMSON’S IMPROVED VINE AND 
PLANT MANURE.—This valuable Manure is made up 
solely on our Premises here. Every hag 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 
fj BUILDER AND HOT-WATER ENGINEER.—Apply for 
Catalogue and Estimates to Danvers Street, Chelsea, S.W. 
O c. CLAY’S INVIGORATORforPLANTS 
• Quick, lastiug, economical.—Marsh Island, Stratford 
New Town, London, E. See Advertisement on page 482. 
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. See. page 495. 
■VJTCOTINE SOAP. —An effectual eradi- 
T s| cator of all Insect Pests on Plants without injury to 
foliage. Jars, Is. 6 d., 3s., 5s. 6 d. Tins, 15s. 6 d., 25s., 95s. All 
Seedsmen and Florists. 
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. 
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. 
OOFING EELT ! ROOFING FELT !!— 
Best quality Asphalte Roofing Felt, in rolls 25 yds. long, 
32 ins, wide, No 1, 4s. lOci. per roll : No. 2, 6s. 6 d. 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. 
G ARDEN MANURE, specially prepared, 
8s. 6d. cwt. FRUIT TREE MANURE, 9s. cwt. LAWN 
MANURE, 13s. cwt-.—HY. RICHARDSON & CO., Chemical 
Mannre Manufacturers, YORK. _ 
R eaders of the gardening 
WORLD, when ordering articles advertised in its'pages, 
will greatly oblige the publisher by mentioning the paper, and 
in case of any difficulty or irregularity, by communicating with 
him at once._ 
Silver Sand 11 
/HOARSE 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. _ 
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 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. 6d, 
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. 6 d. and 3s. each, and 
wholesale of Sole Proprietors, JAMES CARTER, DUNNETT & 
BEALE, 23S, and 372 High Holborn, London. Each bottle 
hears full instructions for application. 
