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THE GARDENING WORLD 
June 7, 1890. 
CONTRACTORS TO HER MAJESTY’S WAR DEPARTMENT. 
The Thames Bank Iron Company 
UPPER GROUND ST., BLACKFRIARS, S.E. (Telegraphic Address—HOT WATER, LONDON. Telephone—No. 4763), 
Have now pleasure in bringing to the notice of Horticulturists and Gardeners generally 
THE CHAMPION HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILER (SSKE.) 
WHICH IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST ALL-KOUND BOILER IX THE MARKET. 
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It combines all the advantages of its class so well 
known, and by the improved method of forming the 
joints—viz., with India Rubber Washers, THE 
OLD AND TOO OFTEN INEFFECTUAL WAY 
OF CAULKING THE JOINTS IS ENTIRELY 
DISPENSED WITH, 
It can be erected in a few hours, and may be relied 
Generator. It has been carefully tested in every 
possible way, more especially with regard to power 
and durability, and the result has been highly 
satisfactory. 
In the event of a Pipe in this Boiler'requiring to 
be replaced, an arrangement has been perfected 
whereby the same may be made in the course of a 
FEW MINUTES, without the necessity of dis¬ 
turbing the brickwork setting. 
HOT-WATER BOILERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, PIPES, CONNECTIONS, VALVES, VENTILATINC CEAR, &c, 
_INSPECTION INVITED. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE Is 
ralSHOUSE FOR THE BUM. - 
ALFRED PEEL & SONS, 
EOETICVLTUEAL BUILDERS, 
WOOD CREEN, LONDON, N. 
Also BUSLrjT asd EPIHBU5GH, 
The original makers of Portable Greenhouses. Beware of 
worthless imitations. 
12 GOLD and, SILVER MEDALS and DIPLOMAS 
since 1886. 
Large Illustrated Catalogue, 3 Stamps. Small ditto, free 
Over 10,000 erected in all parts of the world during the last 
ten years. 
GREENHOUSES COMPLETE from 50/- 
THE FLOWER OF THE FUTURE,” 
For the convenience of our numerous Customers 
in the South of London, we have opened Works at 
UPPER TOOTING, 
KNOWN AS THE 
SURREY TIMBER YARD 
(Opposite the Tire Station). 
TRAMS PASS THE WORKS. 
SAVES MORE THAN TWICE ITS COST IN LABOUR. 
NO SMELL. 
One application will keep the Walks and Drives clear 
of Weeds for at least Eighteen Months. 
Highly commended by the .judges at the Alexandra Palace Rose 
Show, 1SS9, after 15 Months' Trial. Awarded a Certificate of 
Merit by the Scottish Horticultural Association, 1SS9. 
Mr. W. G. Head, Crystal Palace, says:—“We were so satis¬ 
fied with your composition, and its price, that we have used it 
absolutely, and have every confidence In recommending it." 
Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, Curator, Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, 
says :—“There can be no question with regard to its efficacy.” 
Prices In 1 and 2-gal. tins, 2s. per gal. (tins included); in 
5-gal. drums, Is. 6d. per gal.; 10 and 15-gal. drums, Is, 4d. 
per gal. Special quotation for larger quantities. Carriage 
paid on 10 gals, and upwards. 
82T Used in the proportion of One Gallon to 25 Gallons of Water . 
To BE HAD OF ALL NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN. 
To prevent disappointment, insist upon having the “ACME. 1 
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers, 
THE AGRI-HORTICULTURAL CHEMICAL COMPANY, 
Tunbridge, Kent; and Carlton St., Bolton, Lancashire. 
London Wholesale Agents —Messrs. Corp.y, Soper, Fowler & 
Co., Limited, Finsbury Street; and Hooper & Co., Limited, 
Covent Garden May also be had of Messrs. Barr & Son, 12, 
King Street, Covent Garden; Barclay & Sons, Limited, 95, 
FarriDgdon Street; James Yeitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, 
Chelsea ; and others. 
Agentsin Ireland — W. Drummond & Sons. 5S, Dawson Street, 
Dublin: Walter Carson & Sons, 21, Bachelor’s Walk, Dublin ; 
Alex. Dickson & Sons, 55, Royal Avenue, Belfast; McKenzie 
& Sons, Limited, Agricultural H ouse, Camden Quay, Cork. 
FIFTEEN AWARDS OF MERIT; 
NOW READY—Price Is. Post Free, Is. 3d. 
Demy 8vo. Cloth Boards, with 25 Illustrations, including 3 Portraits. 
TheTUBEROUS begonia. 
ITS HISTORY AND CULTIVATION. 
LONDON 
“GARDENING WORLD” Office, Catherine St., Strand, W.C. 
AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. 
Demy 8vo., Cloth Boards, with Twenty-five Illustrations. Price, Is.; Post Free, 16.3d. 
TRADE OPINIONS OF SANKEYS’ FAMOUS GARDEN POTS. 
Messrs. Fisher, Son & Sibray-, Sheffield, write—“We have used your pots over twenty-five years, and found 
them everything that could be desired.’’ 
Messrs. Wood & Ingram, Huntingdon, write—“Your pots are light and strong, first-class colour, shape and 
finish—used them for a quarter of a century. ” 
Messrs. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Notts, write—Have always found them thoroughly satisfactory 
in every way, but we may congratulate you on the improvements you have made the last year or two.” 
Mr. William Bull, 536, King’s Road, Chelsea, writes—“For nearly thirty years I have been usiDg your 
pots, and still find them the best and cheapest.” 
ONE SUCCESS HAS MA NY IMITATORS. 
The Best and Cheapest Preparation for Destroying 
Weeds, &c., on Garden Walks and Carriage Drives, Is 
SMITH’S CELEBRAfEB 
WEED KILLER 
TRADE 
MARK. 
REGISTERED 
BEST & CHEAPEST GUANO 
FOR ALL 
Garden or Greenhouse Purposes. 
USED IN THE ROYAL CARDENS. 
Registered 
Ko. 33,113. 
WILLIAM COLCHESTER, IPSWICH. 
THE ORIGINAL ANE ONLY GENUINE. 
Full particulars and Testimonials of — 
MARK SMITH, 
Manufacturing Chemist, LOUTH, LINCOLNSHIRE. 
leaves no Stain nor Smell. Italics the Gravel equal to Rev:. 
And for All Glass Structures that require Shading. 
Sold in packets, Is. each, with full directions for use, and may 
he obtained from all Seedsmen and Nurserymen. 
The public are cautioned against spurious imitations. Each 
packet should bear the Trade Mark as above. 
CORKY, SOPER, FOWLER, & Co. (Lim.), London. 
^^^Agents :^or Beotian Co?,^Mhlburgl^ 
