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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 26, 1890. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Imported and Established Orchids. 
ESSRS. PROTHEROE & MORRIS will 
SELL by AUCTION at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 & 
68, Cheapside, London, E.C., on TUESDAY NEXT, July 29th, 
at Half-past Twelve o'clock, a large quantity of IMPORTED 
DENDROBIUMS, a few PHALA5NOPSIS, an importation of 
ONCIDIUM SARCODES and 0. ROGERSII; also a number 
of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, from various collections, in¬ 
cluding several choice Cypripediums, amongst them C. orphanum 
and C. macropterum ; together with a fine assortment of 
ORCHIDS IN FLOWER. 
On view morning of Sale and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Important Sale of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, by order of His 
Grace the Duke of Marlborough, in order to make room 
for other plants. 
ESSRS. PROTHEROE & MORRIS are 
favcwred with instructions to SELL by |AUCTION at 
their Central Auction Rooms, 67 & 6S, Cheapside, London, E.C., 
on FRIDAY NEXT, August 1st, at Half-past Twelve o’clock, 
a portion of the extensive and well-known BLENHEIM COL¬ 
LECTION OF ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, a large number 
being in flower, and the whole in unusually fine condition. 
Also about 250 lots of IMPORTED AND ESTABLISHED 
ORCHIDS from Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., 
of Bradford and Clapham. 
On view morning of Sale and Catalogues had. 
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
Royal Aquarium, Westminster. 
JULY 29th and 30th. 
RE AT SOMMER SHOW.—Carnations, 
Picotees, Begonias, &c. Miscellaneous Exhibits specially 
invited, for which a number of Cash Prizes and Medals are 
reserved. Schedules and all details from 
WILLIAM HOLMES. 
Frampton Park Nurseries, Hackney, London. 
Clay Cross Horticultural Society. 
ORCHIDS. 
TheLIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL Co. 
(JOHN COWAN), LIMITED, 
Are constantly receiving DIPORTATIONS of ORCHIDS 
from various parts of the World, and they will send 
particulars of each importation as. it arrives to any¬ 
one who will send their name and address for that 
purpose. 
The Company have also an immense stock of 
ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS; descriptive priced Cata¬ 
logue on application to the Company, 
r LS7rL,CARST0N, LIVERPOOL. 
SAMUEL SHEPPERSON, 
FLORIST, 
Prospect House,BELPER, DERBYSHIRE 
Begs to offer the following, of which he has made a 
specialty for the last twenty-six years. 
PRIMULAS, PRIMULAS, and CINERARIAS. 
Finest possible strains, the latest new colours and improved 
forms, as sold in Co vent Garden. Good plants for next autumn 
and winter blooming, Is. 6d. per doz., 10s. per 100; extra 
strong selected, 2s. per doz., 12s. per 100. 
CYCLAMENS, CYCLAMENS, Lamb’s celebrated 
Giganteum strain. Good plants, 2s. per doz. ; extra selected, 
2s. 6d. per dozen. 
ALL CARRIAGE FREE. 
S. SHEPPERSON, 
Florist, HE 1 A*Eli. 
NNUAL SHOW, AUGUST 12tli. 
close on the 2nd. 
Entries 
Clay Cross. 
G. LAMB, Assistant Secretary. 
Scottish Horticultural Association. 
G rand chrysanthemum exhibi¬ 
tion, WAVERLEY MARKET, EDINBURGH, 
November 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1S90, when, prizes in money, 
plate, &c.— over £350 — will be offered. 
Prize schedules to be had on application to— 
R. BROWN FERGUSON, Hon. Sec. 
650, St. Andrew St., Edinburgh. 
As Flower Supports for 
Garden & Greenhouse. 
Also for Furniture Making, 
Yacht Masts, and Punt Poles. 
For Artistic Arches and Bridges, and every purpose where 
lightness and strength are required. 
3 ft. 10 in. by | and £ in. thick ... 3/6 per 100 ; S/- gross. 
3 ft. 10 in. by | to f in. ,, ... 5/- ,, ; 7/- ,, 
3 ft. 10 in. by | to 1 in. ,, ...7/- ,, ; 10/- ,, 
5 & 6 ft. (assorted) J to Jin. thick, 22/- ,, ; 30/- ,, 
7 ft. by £ to 1 in. thick (asorted)...25/- ,, ; 37/6 ,, 
Speciality Bundle of 1 gross assorted canes, 18 in. to 7 ft., 5/- each 
FISHER & SHARPE, 172, Queen Victoria St., London, E.C. 
FETES,FLOWER SHOWS,BAZAARS,&c. 
COL. J- H. MEURICE’S 
Reliable Recherche Novelties and Entertainments of every de¬ 
scription Provided. Extraordinary attractions 25 per cent, 
under ordinary prices. Money-making Specialties and every 
Novelty to attract, also for Institutes, Public Halls, Private 
Parties, Colleges, &c.—Address, 20, BIDBOROUGH STREET 
ST. PANCRAS, W.C. ’ 
An Illustrated Weekly Journal, devoted to the Interests 
of Agriculture, Rural Industry, and Housekeeping. 
Every Housewife should read Agriculture. 
PRICE Id. ‘WEEKLY. 
Questions and Answers on Practical Farming and 
Housekeeping, Answered free of charge. 
Published by WYRRAL & Co., 112, Fleet St., E.C. 
SPECIMEN COPY, POST FREE 1 %d. 
“DON’T BREAK YOUR BACK” 
CLIMBING TO WATER POTS ON HANGING BASKETS 
SHELVES, ^ &c. A HIGH LEVEL WATERING POT, 4- 
(G. R. King’s Patent), does it in a tenth the time, without risk o' 
straining.—Seedsmen, Ironmongers or Patentee, Torquay. 
“A WONDERFUL TOOL!" 
“THE ERADICATING WEEDER” (G. R. King’s Patent) 
2s.; extra strong 2s. 6 d., postage 3d. Does twenty times the work 
of hand, without soiling the fingers.— Seedsmen, Ironmongers or 
Patentee, Torquay, 
Sealed Bags Only. 
7 lb., 2/6 ; 14 lb., 4/6 ; 28 lb., 7/6; 56-lb., 12/6 ; 1 cwt '20 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD. LONDON 
R OSES on own roots, 4s. doz. ROSES in 
pots, 10s. doz. CLEMATIS, 16s. doz. VARIEGATED 
IVIES, 4s. doz. GREENHOUSE FERNS, IS, 2s. 0 d .; is. per 100. 
See newjCatalogue, post free.—H. ENGLISH, Clevedon Nurseries, 
Clevedon. 
pHEAPEST GREENHOUSE COLLEC- 
TION ever offered—4 greenhouse Ferns, 1 Rose, 2 Begonias, 
1 Solanum, 1 Fuchsia, 1 Palm, 1 Panicum variegata, 1 Chrysan¬ 
themum, 1 Ficus, 1 Abutilon, 1 Marguerite, 1 Aralia Sieboldi, 
1 Tradescantia, 1 Salvia, 1 Nieotiana affinis, 1 double crimson 
Tropseolum. The 20 plants, 2s. 6 d., post free. See also advt. 
on p. 737.—H. ENGLISH, Fairlie Nursery, Clevedon. 
A LOVELY WREATH or CROSS of white 
AY Flowers, carriage paid, for 6s., 7s. 6 d. y or 10s. CUT 
ROSES, 4s. per 100. MAIDENHAIR FERN, 2s. 6 d. per 100, 
post free. Promptly despatched upon receipt of Postal Note.— 
Address, H. ENGLISH, Cut Flower Department, Clevedon 
Nurseries, Clevedon. 
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, &e., 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. 
SOW NOW 
DANIELS’ DEFIANCE GIANT EARLY MARROW CAB¬ 
BAGE. The finest variety in cultivation, 
DANIELS LITTLE QUEEN CABBAGE. Exceedingly dwarf 
_. . P er Pkt„ 6d. i Per oz., Is. 6 d. 
DANIELS’ GOLDEN ROCCA ONION. Grand exhibition 
variety . per pkt., 6 d. ; per oz., is 6 d. 
DANIELS’ GIANT ROCCA ONION. Weight 2 to 3 lbs. 
■pgp oz Is 
DANIELS’ WHITE ELEPHANT TRIFOLI ONION. Weight 
_ . 3 to 4 lbs. per pkt., 6 d. ; per oz., Is. 6rf. 
DANIELS’ CONTINUITY CABBAGE LETTUCE. The finest 
in cultivation . per pkt., 6d.; per oz , Is. 6d. 
FOR PLANTS. 
Q VICK.-LASTIXO.--ECONOMICAL. 
This is a Plant food of great excellence, carefully prepared 
with the view of supplying a manure which shall contain all 
the elements necessary for the Perfection of Plant Life, and at 
the same time be QUICK IN ACTION, LASTING, AND 
ECONOMICAL. 
The ingredients have been so arranged that, whilst accelerating 
luxuriant growth, permanent benefit is secured by a continuance 
of nourishment to the plant. 
It is safe in use, and suitable for every purpose where a 
manure is required. 
Sold by Seedsmen, Florists, and Nurserymen in 6cl. and Is. 
Packets, and SEALED BAGS :— 
7 lb. 14 lb. 2S lb. 56 lb. 112 lb. 
2s. 6d. 4s. 6d. 7s. 6d. 12s. 6d. 20s. 
The above Trade Mark is printed on every Packet and Bag, 
and also impressed on the Lead Seal attached to the mouth 
of each Bag. - 
A Sample Packet will be sent post free, on receipt of Is., by the 
Manufacturer— 
S. C. CLAY, 
MARSH ISLAND, STRATFORD NEW 
TOWN, LONDON, E. 
NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER FIRM. 
A Practical Farmers’ Journal 
NORTH 7 BRITISH 
AGRICULTURIST. 
T HE AGRICULTURIST is the leading farmer s journal printed 
and published in Scotland, is read by almost eyery Scotch 
farmer and by many in England, especially in the Northern 
Counties. It is essentially a practical paper, being issued ex-’ 
clusively in the interests of agriculture, and treating of that 
subject in all its branches. 
The AGRICULTURIST is published every Wednesday After¬ 
noon in time for the Evening Mails, and from its very large cir¬ 
culation among farmers and landowners in England and Scot¬ 
land, it is a first class journal for advertising 
Farms to be Let; Agricultural Estates for Sale ; 
Farms for Sale ; Agricultural Seeds; 
Sales of Pure-bred Stock, such Artificial Manures ; 
as Short-horns, Herefords, Agricultural Implements, Ma- 
Alderneys, Clydesdales, &c. j chiuery, and Engines. 
Offices : 
377, High Street, Edinburgh, 
11, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C. 
THE 
“PERFECT” 
WEED KILLER 
f Trial Sample post free.) without which 
“ —“ NONE IS GENUINE. 
Maintains its Superiority over all ILvais 
for permanently destroying vegetation on Walks, Carriage 
Drives, Ash Tennis Courts, Stonework grown green, »fcc. 
Used at Kew Gardens , Royal Horticultural Gardens <kc. dc 
COMPLETE SATISFACTION GU ARANTEED 
to all using Weed Killer bearing our Trade Mark 
without which none is genuine. Re fine Imita tions. ' 
Price— Gallon 2/-, 5 gals. 1/9 per gal., 10 gals. l/6~per gal., 
40 gals. 1/4 per gal. Special quotations for quantities. 
Carriage paid on 10 gals, and upwaids. 
Used in the proportion of I gallon to So gallons of Water. 
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 AIan' k vcturfrs: The 
HORTICULTURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COY- 
Works: 97, MILTON ST., GLASGOW. 
Principle Agents :—BLACKLEY, YOUNG & Co., 
103, HOLM STREET, GLASGOW. 
NOTICE —We oriqinally had our Works at Tonbridge, 
Kent, but removed them to GLASGOW in January, 
AAr Which time owr 0NLY ADDRESS has been 
GLASGOW. - 
SOLD BY SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS. 
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