April 5, 1890. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
483 
s. d. 
STRONG PLANTS, CARRIAGE PAID 
Extent of Glass Structures, 54,000 Superficial Feet, 
Extent of Nurseries, 57 Acres. 
12 Greenhouse Ferns, 6 vars., including Maidenhair ... 
6 Hardy Climbers, Jasmines, Honeysuckles, &c. 
6 Lavender hushes, or Rosemary . 
12 Alpine Auriculas . 
2 Clematis montana and 2 C. flammula ... . 
4 Honeysuckles, scarlet Trumpet, evergreen Dutch, and 
variegated, all distinct. . 
6 Maidenhair Ferns, 4 distinct varieties. 
6 Climbing Roses, own roots, 6 varieties. 
6 China or Monthly Roses, 6 varieties . 
100 Hardy Perennial Plants, assorted. 
6 Marguerites, white, yellow, and blue .. 
1 Tacsonia, 1 Passion Flower, 1 greenhouse Jasmine ... 
6 Fuchsias, 6 varieties (12 in 12 vars., 2s. 6cJ.) . 
6 Heliotropes . 
3 Gardenias, small, clean plants . 
■ 3 Greenhouse Asparagus plants . 
6 Aralia Sieboldi, pretty foliage plant . 
6 Greenhouse Selaginellas (including Golden) . 
3 Choice named large-flowered Clematis. 
3 Habrothamnus elegans, strong ... . 
6 Named Ivy Geraniums . 
6 Ficus repens (pretty greenhouse Creeper) . 
12 Tea Roses, on own roots, best varieties. 
3 Tree or Perpetual-flowering Carnations. 
1 Green Rose, flowers perfectly green (6 for 3s.)... 
3 Adiantum Farleyense, very handsome Maidenhair ... 
12 Carnations, strong seedlings . 
6 Winter-flowering Begonias, 4 varieties. 
6 Foliage Begonias, handsome leaves . 
IS Greenhouse Ferns, assorted . 
12 Maidenhair Ferns, 12 varieties, lovely kinds . 
3 Dracaenas, about 1 foot high . 
3 Grevillea robusta, from pots . 
6 Palms, 3 varieties . 
3 Adiantum Victoriae (New Maidenhair). 
6 New ever-flowering Forget-me-nots . 
6 Christmas Roses, strong clumps.• ... 
6 Arum Lilies, from pots . 
G Anemone japonica alba, white . 
G Flowering Shrubs, Mock Orange, Lilac, Ribes, 
Weigela, &c. . 
25 Antirrhinums, grand strain. 
6 Spiraeas, strong clumps . 
6 Double Carnations . 
12 Sweet Briers, 2 to 3 feet . 
12 Roses, strong bushes, about 3 feet . 
20 Aquilegias (40 for 2s. 6 d.) . 
20 Wallflowers, blood-red, yellow, &c. 
6 Phlox setacea, a lovely Alpine . 
3 Philadelphia grandiflora (Mock Orange) 
G New Variegated Violet, leaves very pretty, first time 
offered ... . 
24 Polyanthus, gold-laced, &e. . 
6 Large greenhouse Ferns, about 1 foot high, Farleyense, 
tenerum, concinnum, &c. . 
6 Deutzia gracilis and 3 Solanums. 
6 Mrs. Sinkins, new white Pink (12 for Is. lOd.) . 
12 Irish Ivies, handsome green leaf, large plants. 
12 Small-leaved Ivies, very pretty . 
6 Variegated Ivies, named (12 for 4s.) . 
12 Double Wallflowers, best strain (24 for 2s. 3d.) 
12 Lily of the Valley, planting crowns (25 for 2s.) 
12 Scarlet Gladioli (25 for 3s. 3d.) . 
12 Double white African Tuberoses. 
12 Variegated Euonymus, bushy . 
6 Ampelopsis Veitchii, self-clinging . 
6 Evergreen Virginian Creeper . 
12 Sweet-scented Violets, strong plants, 6 vars., named .. 
6 Perennial Pyrethrums . 
6 Primula sinensis . 
12 Large Lavender bushes . 
12 Blue Delphiniums, flower this spring. 
12 Double Scarlet Geums . 
6 Scarlet Epiphyllums. 
4 Bouvardias, 3 varieties . 
25 Irish Ivies, 3 feet, very strong . 
6 Cyclamen persicum. 
12 Chrysanthemums, 12 varieties, brst . 
6 Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). 
3 Hoya carnosa (Wax Flower) . 
6 New double white Violet, Comte Brazza. 
3 Scarlet Epiphyllums. 
3 Escallonia macrantha . 
12 Hybrid Primroses, lovely colours. 
6 Tradescantias, 3 vars., variegated. 
20 Sweet Williams, grand strain . 
G Perennial Sunflowers. 
Any 11s. worth of plants may be selected from this advertise¬ 
ment for 10s.; any 23s, worth for 20s. Catalogue gratis. 
(In ordering from this advertisement please name paper.) 
H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, CLEVEDON, 
OSES ON (OWN ROOTS.—Strong trees, wonderfully cheap ; 
Mathilda Lenarts, Red Gloire, Homtre, Cheshunt Hybrid, 
Souvenir d’Elise, Niphetos, Isabella Sprunt, Sir J. Paxton, Anna 
Diesbach, Reine Marie Pia, Setina, Marechal Niel, Madame 
Plantier, &c. 6 for 2s. 6 d. ; 12, 4s. ; 50, 15s.; carriage free.— 
H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurser y, Clevedon. Catalo gue gratis. 
LIMBING FERN, Lygodiura scandens, 3 for Is. 6 d, ; 12, 4s. 
6 Oak-leaved Ferns, 2s. Microlcpia cristata is a rare and 
lovely Fern, large plants, 1 foot high, 3 for 2s. 6 d.; 12, 7s. All 
from pots and carriage paid.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries. 
^PERENNIAL MICHAELMAS DAISY, large white flower, 
-IT like Marguerite, 6, 2s. Tritoma uvaria (Red-hot Poker), 
6, l.s. 97. Double scarlet Geums, 6 for Is. 6<f. All carriage free.— 
H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
LOVELY WREATH or CROSS of'White Flowers, carriage 
paid, for 6s. Assorted boxes Cut Flowers, 3s. 6 d. and 5s. 
each. Despatched promptly upon receipt of remittance.— 
Address, H. ENGLISH, Cut Flower Depot, Clevedon Nurseries. 
C " ~~HRYSANTHEMUMS, well-rooted, best named kinds, 12, 2s. 
25, 3s. 6 d., in 25 varieties, free.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon 
Nurseries, Clevedon. _ 
C HEAPEST GREENHOUSE COLLECTION ever offered.— 
4greenhouse Ferns, 1 Passion Flower, 1 Rose, 2 Begonias, 
1 Solanum, 1 Fuchsia, 1 Palm, 1 Panicum variegata, 1 Habro¬ 
thamnus, 1 Grevillea, 1 Ficus, 1 Cyclamen, 1 Marguerite, 1 Aralia 
Sieboldi, 1 Tradescantia, 1 Abutilon. The 20 plants, 2s. 6ef., 
post free.—H. ENGLISH . Clevedon Nurseries, Clevedon. 
AMED DOUBLE CARNATIONS. — Purity, The Bride, 
Cheerfulness, Queen of Beauties, Crimson Clove, &c.— 
6, 2s. 6<J.; 4s. 6 d. dozen, carriage free.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon 
Nurseries, Clevedon. _ 
A FEW HUNDRED strong Chrysanthemum stools to offer 
from pots, best named varieties, each will produce 20 to 30 
blooms this autumn, 6 for 3s. 6d .; 12, 5s.; 50,18s.—H. ENGLISH, 
Clevedon N urseries, Clevedon. 
T HE BEST FORGET-ME-NOTS.—Myosotis semperflorens, 
always in flower, 6, Is. 6 d. ; 2s. 6 d. doz. Myosotis dissiti- 
flora, 12, Is. 6 d. New Blue Perfection, 6 for 2s.; 3s. 6 d. doz. 
carriage free.—H. ENGLISH Clevedon, Nurseries, Clevedon. 
N AMED DOUBLE CARNATIONS — Purity, The Blide, 
Cheerfulness, Queen of Beauties, Crimson Clove, &c.— 
6, 2s. 6 d.; 4s. 6 d. doz., carriage free.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon 
Nurseries, Clevedon. 
(In oi-dering from this advertisement please name paper.) 
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Sold in Jars, 8 ozs., Is. 6d.; 20 ozs., 
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14 lbs., 15s. 6d.; and Drums, 28 lbs., 
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G ARDENERS' ORPHAN FUND. — Honorary Secretary, 
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SOLD BY SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS. 
SAMUEL SHEPPERSON 
Florist and Seedsman, 
Prospect House, Belper, Derbyshire, 
B EGS to inform the readers of this paper that he is 
prepared to execute orders for the following plants, 
all of which are of the very finest strains that money can 
buy. They have all been grown on the Derbyshire hills, 
and are hardy and strong. Carriage free. Cash with 
order. Descriptive List, id. ; f ree to customers. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Special Culture). 
—Not a collection of old-fashioned sorts, but the cream 
only of the best English, French, American, and 
Japanese raisers, including the very latest novelties. 
Good well-rooted plants, 12 for 2s., 25 for 3s. 6d. 
Warranted true to name. 12 varieties, all new, of 
1888 and 1889 for 4s. 
PANSIES (a Great Specialty ).—Five Silver 
Cups and other prizes. The cream only of the most 
noted raisers, the latest new sorts, and the winners at 
all the great shows. Good plants, correctly named, 
show or fancy, 12 for 3s., 25 for 5s. 6d., free. Also 
seed, Is. and 2s. 6d. per packet. 
PHLOX (Special Culture). —The cream only 
from Downie, Laird & Sons, Kelway, Ware, and other 
first-class growers. 6 filie varieties for 2s. ; 12 for 3s., 
true to name. Strong stools, to bloom well. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES & CLOVES. 
—Strong layers, to bloom well ; finest named varieties. 
12 distinct colours for 4s. ; 25 for 7s. 6 d. ; also seed, 
Is. and 2s. 6 d. per packet. 
CANTERBURY BELLS. —Grand new colours 
and new forms ; double and single, Telescopes, Cup and 
Saucer, and other varieties. 12 plants, to bloom well, 
Is. 6d. ; 25, 2s. 6 d. ; also seed, 6 d. and Is. per packet. 
The beautiful pure white and pink MALVA 
MOSCHATA. —One of tlie best hardy border plants 
in cultivation. Strong two-year-old plants, 12 for 
Is. 6 d. ; 25 for 2s. 6 d. Also seed, 3d. & Is. per packet. 
HOLLYHOCKS, warranted all fine double 
flowers. Chater’s select strain. Strong one-year old 
plants to bloom well, 12 varieties, 3s. ; 6 varieties, 2s. 
POLYANTHUS and PRIMROSE (Hy¬ 
brids).— Splendid mixed colours, finest strain grown. 
12 for Is. 6 d. ; 25, 2s. 3d. ; 100, 9s., all good blooming 
plants. Also seed, 3d. and Is. per packet. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS.-A really 
fine and stately, hardy, white-flowered border plant. 
6 flowering bulbs for Is. 6 d. ; 12 for 2s. 3d. 
DELPHINIUMS. —In all the colours found in 
this deservedly popular class of border plants. Strong 
plants to bloom well, 6 for Is. 6 d., 12 for 2s. 3d., free. 
Also seed, 6 d. and Is. per packet. 
FOXGLOVES. —• Gloxinia-flowered. Dean’s 
grand new large spotted and pure white varieties. 12 
for Is. 3d. ; 25, 2s. 6 d. ; also seed, 3d. and Is. per pkt. 
Sweetly scented pure snow-white PINKS, quite 
hardy. 12 for Is. 6 d. ; 24 for 2s. 3d. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES & CLOVES. 
—Strong one-year-old plants, from finest varieties 
only, including many new sorts. 12 beautiful varieties 
for 2s. 3d. ; G for Is. 3d. ; 100, 15s. 
FANCY PANSIES, unnamed, 12 for Is. 9 d. ; 25 
for 3s. ; 100 for 10s., all different and first-class sorts. 
The new DOUBLE SCARLET GEUM. — 
Hardy free bloomer. Strong two-year-old plants, 12 
for Is. 3d. ; 25 for 2s. 3d. ; also seed, 6d. and Is. per pkt. 
AURICULA (ALPINES). —A splendid col¬ 
lection. Strong plants, to bloom well, most beautiful 
colours and sweetly scented, 12 for 3s. ; 25 for 5s. 3d. ; 
seed, 6d and Is. per packet. 
Also AURICULA, the real old Irish Dusty 
Miller, sweetly scented. 3 for Is. 3d. ; 6 for 2s. 3d. 
Three white gems — CAMPANULA PER- 
SICIFOLIA. —Single White, Double White, and 
Coronata, all quite hardy, and unrivalled for cut flowers. 
3 of each for 2s. 
Three white hardy beauties— GNAPHALIUM 
LANATUM, everlasting, last for years after being 
cut; IBERIS CORIFOLIA, evergreen and pure 
white flowers ; AQUILEGIA ALBA, the largest 
pure white. 1 each for Is. 3d. ; 2 each. 2s. 3d. 
TOMATOES. —The best sorts in cultivation. 
See Chiswick great Tomato trial. Is. 3d. per doz. 
Two gems, PRIMULA CORTUSOIDES and. 
PRIMULA CASHMERIANA. — Gardening 
papers say it would be difficult to find more beautiful 
plants for the rockery, borders, or greenhouse than 
these. 2 each, Is. 3d. ; 4 each, 2s. 3d. Also PRI¬ 
MULA SIEBOLDI AMCENA, THE QUEEN 
OF PRIMULAS, and GEGGIE'S INTER¬ 
NATIONAL PRIZE. 3 distinct varieties (named) 
for 2s. 
12 hardy perennial BORDER PLANTS (named) 
distinct and useful for decoration and cutting purposes, 2s. 
12 varieties of showy, free-flowering, and other 
WINDOW PLANTS (named), for 2s. 
New STRAWBERRY, NOBLE (Laxton’s). 
—This is without doubt the earliest, handsomest, 
largest, and best Strawberry in cultivation. 12 fruiting 
plants for Is. 3d. ; 25 for 2s. 3d. ; 100 for 7s. 6d. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS. —Selected crowns 
for fruiting this year—British Queen, Pauline Sabreur, 
Vicomtesse H. de Thury, Duko of Edinburgh, King of 
the Earlies, Sir Harry, Dr. Hogg, President, The 
Captain, and other new and extra sorts. 3s. per 100. 
S. SHEPPERSON , Florist, BELPER. 
