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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 19, 18S0. 
LAINQ’S BEGONIAS 
SHOULD BE TRIED BY ALL. 
AsSSka 
JOHN LAING & SONS beg to 
?J offer Seed saved from Prize Plants'. 
In illustrated packets. Choice Mixed 
Single or Double varieties, Is., 2s. 6d., and 
5s. per packet. Collections, 12 named 
Single varieties, separate, 5s. 6d.; 6 do., 3s. 
Tubers, named Singles, from 12s. to 42s. 
|W per doz.; unnamed Seedlings, 12s., ISs., 
Jrr, and 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, 
ISs. per doz. The best procurable. 
CATALOGUES gratis. 
THE NURSERIES, 
FOREST HILL, LONDON, S.E. 
KEL WAY’S ~ 
G OLD MEDAL (Paris, 1889) SPECI¬ 
ALITIES.—Gladioli, Pseonies, Pyrethrums, Gaillardias, 
Delphiniums, &c. Catalogues are now riady, Gratis and Post 
Free, containing Priced and Descriptive Li-ts of all our 
Specialities for 1S90, and everything needful for the Garden. 
lancportTsomerset._ 
Twist mm* m 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Too well known to require descrip¬ 
tion. Price 6s. per bushel; Is. extra 
per bushel for package ; or 6d. per cake, 
free by Parcel Post, Is. None genuine 
unless in sealed packages, and printed 
cultural directions enclosed, with our 
signature attached. 
Wm. CUTBUSH & SON, 
NURSERYMEN « SEED MERCHANTS, 
EIGHGATE NLTKSERIE3, 
LONDON, N. 
THE 
soaAfA/, 
“PERFECT” 
WEED KILLER 
Trial sample 'post free. 
WITHOUT WHICH 
NONE IS GENUINE, 
Maintains its Superiority over all .Rivals 
for permanently destroying vegetation on Walks, Carriage 
Drives, Ash Tennis Courts, Stonework grown green, &c. 
Used at Kew Gardens , Royal Horticultural Gardens , 6cc., 6cc. 
COMPLETE SATISFACTION GU ARANTEED 
to all using Weed Killer bearing our Trade Mark, 
without which none is genuine. Refuse Imitations. 
Price— Gallon 2/-, 5 gals. 1/9 per gal., 10 gals. 1/6 per gal,, 
40 gals. 1 4 per gal. Special quotations for quantities. 
Carriage paid on 10 gals, and upwaids. 
DISTRIBUTOR for 
“Perfect” Weed Killer. 
Holds 40 gallons. Wrought-iron 
frame-work neatly painted. Gal¬ 
vanized tubes with tap to regulate 
flow. Gives spray 36 ins. wide. 
Price £4 net on rail Glasgow. 
Sole Manufacturers: The 
HORTICULTURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COY- 
Works: 97. HILTON ST., GLASGOW. 
Principal AgentsBLACKLEY, YOUNG & Co., 
103. HOLM STREET, GLASGOW. 
NOTICE- We originally had our Works at Tonbridge, 
Kent, but removed them to GLASGOW in Jo.rn.uiry, 
1887, since which time our ONLY ADDRESS has been 
GLASGOW. - 
SOLD BY SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS. 
I 
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NOW (and when the plants have commenced to 
growl is an excellent time to plant 
HOLLIES, CONIFERS, YEWS, 
and almost all EVERGREEN SHRUBS, also 
ASPARAGUS (1rfi- J p“i r o” ,s ) 
may be planted in 
May. 
CLEMATIS 
Descriptive Lists of the above and. following free. 
CREEPERS for WM-li. 
DHQEQ IM DflTQ Best New and Old 
ITUOl. 0 111 lUI O English anil Foreign sorts. 
RICHARD SMITH & CO., 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
WORCESTER. 
R. B. LAIRD & SONS’ 
CHOICE FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
Our Catalogue for 1890 is now issued, and will be forwarded on 
application. It includes all the most desirable New Varieties, as well 
as the older and thoroughly-established kinds. 
Our Collection of PANSIES, VIOLAS, BEGONIAS, HOLLYHOCKS, 
DAHLIAS, ANTIRRHINUMS, PENTSTEMONS, CARNATIONS, PELAR¬ 
GONIUMS, PETUNIAS, &c., &c., is unsurpassed. 
ROYAL WINTER GARDENS, EDINBURGH. 
CHEAL’S DAHLIAS. 
WINNERS of the GR EAT CE NTENNIAL PRIZE. 
Celebrated strain of Singles, Cactus, Pompon, 
Show, and Fancy varieties. 
New Descriptive CATALOGUE now ready, post free. 
«J. SOWS, 
The Nurseries, CRAWLEY. 
YIOLAS. YIO 3LJLS. 
Skylark, white, edged blue, Is. 3d. per doz. ; The Dove, dove 
colour, per doz., Is. 3d. ; Hardwick Yellow, Sovereign, Jafrana, 
Admiration, Pilrig Park, Blue King, Countess of Hopetoun, 
Mauve Queen, Countess of Kintore, Peach Blossom, &c., 12 in 
12 varieties, Is. 3d. ; 100 in 14 varieties, 8s. 6d. Carriage paid to 
any address. 
STARKIE BALDWIN, 
WOODBINE NURSERY, BURNLEY. 
PROTECT YOUR PLANTS 
BY USING 
“FRICI DOMO” CANVAS, 
A Cheap Substitute for Mats. 
To he had of all Nurserymen and Florists, or 
BENJAMIN EDGINGTON, LD., LONDON BRIDGE, S.E. 
Bentley’s Insecticide, 
Mr. G. Wythes, Syon House, writes :— 
“ Bentley’s Insecticide is a great saving in comparison to 
others. We nse it largely, and it never fails to thoroughly 
eradicate all insect pests.” In sample bottles, 4/1, 2/4, postage 
paid ; I-gallon, 51- ; 1 gallon, 9/-. 
" To be had of the Trade or Sole Manufacturer, 
JOSEPH BENTLEY, 
CHEMICAL WORKS, BARROW-ON-HUMBER, HULL. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
The largest, most complete and profusely ILLUSTRATED 
CATALOGUE OF FERNS ever published, containing over 
120 Illustrations and much valuable practical information on the 
cultivation of Ferns, &c., including comprehensive List of useful 
Gardening Books. 
One Shilling and Sixpence , 'post free. 
Smaller Catalogue of about 1,400 species and varieties, free on 
application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE. MANCHESTER. 
FORBES’ CATALOGUE 
OF 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS 
FOR 1890 (116 pages), 
Is the LARGEST, BEST, MOST RELIABLE and COMPLETE 
ever issued on Florists’ Flowers. It gives accurate des¬ 
criptions of THOUSANDS of VARIETIES of Florists' Flowers 
that cannot be had elsewhere, besides a very full List, giving 
colour, HEIGHT, MONTH of FLOWERING, and price of nearly 
ONE THOUSAND varieties of PERENNIAL and HARDY 
BORDER PLANTS, with a mass of other USEFUL INFOR¬ 
MATION indispensable to a'l who would excel in the culti¬ 
vation of Flowers. 
This Catalogue is a most useful and convenient reference 
Book on all Sections of Florists’ Flowers, and should be in the 
hands of all who love a Garden. 
FREE ON APPLICATION. 
JOHN FORBES, 
NURSERYMAN , 
i HAWICK, SCOTLAND. 
“NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT TREES.” 
R OBERT NEAL begs to call the attention of 
Gentlemen, Local Boards, Builders, and others 
who intend planting this season, to his large and varied 
stock of Shrubs, Standard and Ornamental and Forest 
Trees, Fruit Trees, Roses, and Climbing Plants, &c., 
which, being well transplanted, are in fine condition 
for removal, and having been grown in the vicinity of 
London, are specially adapted for Town and Street 
Plantings. Special quotations for large quantities. 
Delivery free within a radius of six miles of the 
Nursery. Inspection of the stock solicited. Cata¬ 
logues free on application. “Also to offer extra fine 
Forcing Sea Kale and Rhubarb.” 
THE NURSERIES, 
TRINITY ROAD, 
WANDSWORTH COMMON. 
NOTE THIS—PANSIES. 
LPHE largest and most select Collection of 
SCOTCH PANSIES ever brought together. I will Send 
for 10s. 1 dnz. First Class Competition var , including the famous 
new var., “Lord Hamilton.” It obtained the highest certi¬ 
ficate at the Scotch Pansy Society in June last, as also at 12 
other societies. Other very fine varieties for exhibition or 
decoration, 2s. 6d., 4s., 6s., and Ss. per doz. Violas in 12 fine 
varieties for Is. 6 d. My “Treatise on the Cultivation of the 
Pansy" (every grower should have it), 7d.; cloth, Is. Id., post 
free. Seed (show and fancy). Is. and 2s. 6d. per packet. Pansy 
and Seed List on application. 
ALEX. LISTER, Pansy Specialist, Rothesay, N.B. 
PRICE, 6 D . 
OUR HARDY FRUITS 
A Practical Guide to their Cultivation. 
For LANDOWNERS, TENANT FARMEBS, COTTAGERS, 
and ALLOTMENT HOLDERS. 
By BRIAN WYNNE, l.R.RT.S. 
“ Should have a good effect in extending the fruit areas of the 
country.”— Times. 
“ Cannot fail to be of much advantage to growers.”— Fanner. 
“ Should he in the hands of every amateur fruit grower in the 
country.”— Farm. 
“The contents have been carefully compiled, and evidently 
out of genuine experience.”— Field. 
A liberal allowance on orders for distribution, 
for which the book is eminently suitable. 
EYRE & SPOTTISWOODE, 
GOVERNMENT AND GENERAL PUBLISHERS, 
EAST HARDING STREET, LONDON, E.C. 
Florist Flowers a Speciality. 
Splendid collection of all kinds, including my famed 
varieties of Pansies and Violas. 
Quality rather than Quantity Grown 
MODERATE PRICES, ALSO 
RELIABLE VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. 
CARRIAGE PAID. 
Descriptive Catalogues free on application. 
JOHN DOWN1E, 
(Of the late firm of Downie & Laird) 
144, PRINCES ST., EDINBURGH. 
