Vol. VI.—No. 311. 
1 Office: 17, Catherine St., I 
) Covent Garden, W.C. ) 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1890. 
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L AXTON’S STRAWBERRIES.—New 
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AMELLIAS. — Health}" Plants, ivell set 
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T he national chrysanthemum 
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