802 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 23, 1890. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
MONDAY and THURSDAY NEXT. 
Dutch Bulbs.—Special Trade Sales. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win 
SELL by AUCTION at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 & 
SS, Cheapside, London, E.C., on MONDAY and THURSDAY 
NEXT, at. Half-past 11 o’Cloek, extensive consignments of 
Named HYACINTHS. TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, and 
other DUTCH BULBS, together with white Roman HYACINTHS 
and Paper-white NARCISSUS, received direct for Unreserved 
Sale. 
These early Auctions have been specially arranged in Lots to 
suit the Trade and other Large Buyers. 
The Auctioneers are now preparing their permanent Lists for 
the coining Season, and will be pleased to enter the Names of 
intending Purchasers who may desire a regular supply of 
Catalogues for these Sales. 
Auction Rooms and Offices, 67 and 
8 , Cheapside, London, E.C. The Vineyard 
and Nurseries, 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Imported Orchids. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win 
SELL by AUCTION at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 & 
68 , Cheapside, Loudon, E.C., on FRIDAY NEXT, August 29th, 
at Half-past Twelve o’clock precisely, by order of Mr, F. Sander, 
importations of the following Orchids 
ORCHIDS. 
TheLIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL Co. 
(JOHN COWAN), LIMITED, 
Are constantly receiving IMPORTATIONS of ORCHIDS 
from various parts of the World, and they vrili send 
particulars of each importation as it arrives to any¬ 
one who will send their name and address for that 
purpose. 
Company have also an immense stock of 
ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS ; descriptive priced Cata¬ 
logue on application to the Company, 
GARSTON, LIVERPOOL 
Cattleya species, in the way of 
C. Trianae 
„ Leopoldii 
,, imperialis 
Cynoehes chlorochilon 
Saceolabinm Blumei majus 
And a quantity of Established Orchids, many in flower; also an 
importation of Phahenopsis grandiflora, aurea, Schilleriana, and 
others, from Messrs. Kennedy & Co. 
On view morning of Sale and Catalogues had. 
Epidendrum macrochilum 
„ album 
,, roseum 
Cymbidium eburnemn 
Cypripedium insigne 
montanum 
Dutch Bulbs I Dutch Bulbs I I 
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY. 
FIRST SALE, MONDAY, AUGUST 25th. 
M R. J. C. STEVEUS begs to announce 
that his FIRST SALE of DUTCH BULBS for the 
coming season wiil take place at his Great Rooms, 3S, King 
Street, Covent Garden, W.C., on MONDAY, August 25th, at 
Half-past Twelve o’clock precisely, and will comprise several 
lots of choice named HYACINTHS. TULIPS 
CROCUSES, NARCISSUS, SCILLAS, and other BULBS, from 
some of the best known farms in Holland, and lotted specially 
T?^ 1 , t „ the „? rade and ot her Large Buyers. Also Early White 
w?DnT^orSA ACINTH:3 ’ Ba P er White and Double Roman 
narcissus for forcing, &c. 
On view mornings of Sale and Catalogues had. 
T 
Crystal Palace. 
HE FRUIT EXHIBITION, 
^ - WITH 
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY’S GRAND SHOW 
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 th and 6 th. 
Schedules and entry forms on application to Mr. W. G. HEAD 
Superintendent Gardens Department, Crystal Palace. S e’ 
Entries close on August 29th for Fruit, and August 30th for 
Dahlias. 
GRAND EXHIBITION 
OF 
Home-grown HardyFruits 
IN TH£L> 
GUILDHALL, LONDON, 
October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 1890. 
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FRUITERERS 
being desirous of promoting the cultivation of USEFUL 
HARDY FRUITS in the HOMESTEADS and 
COTTAGE GARDENS of Great Britain, have or¬ 
ganised an Exhibition to be held as above, when they will 
offer for competition :— 
MONEY PRIZES amounting to over £200 
GOLD, SILVER-GILT and SILVER MEDALS, and 
FRAMED CERTIFICATES of the Company. 
CO'?Ti a r?w-n e « I>ri ^ 1 A V j 1 in, be offered for Exhibits of Fruit by 
CARTwl^fi ™ NANT FARMERS. AMATEURS, and 
Wales fyiKh m Hlree S e °g r aphieal divisions in England and 
The Framed Certificates of the Company will be given for 
es hihhs l,y Trade Growers and Nurserymen. 
Prizes will also be offered for exhibits of jams and Preserves 
jlm“?na Pres r e e rves a alS °’ & separate class > for home-made 
maketb£ p w?, who ar f interested in Fruit Culture will 
make this Exhibition known m their districts. 
therxim-i ^ 1168 aDd a11 0ther Particulars, apply to the Clerk to 
' «?SES J Lane, w.O.*'' °' T ' 
FETES,FLOWER SHOWS, BAZAARS,&c. 
COL.. J. H. MEURICE’S 
scrinfior, ^PrmH. 1^1 ^ny^ities and Entertainments of every de- 
undS ordffiarv nr1'r. Pt: Ex to OT( toary attractions 25 per cent. 
Noveltv to ittrJj+ CeS i' ^toney-making Specialties and every 
pfY; to attract, also for Institutes, Public Halls Private 
ST. rt pANCRAl! S Wc'“' AddreSS ’ 2 °’ BIDBOB OUGH STREET, 
The “gardening world. 
VOL. VII., 
II ill ~ be commenced on 
SEPTEMBER* 6th. 
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“DON'T BREAK YOUR BACK” 
snErffi:? s? YmoH ufvBL watSSo B pot*V,: 
(G. K. King s Patent), does it in a tenth the time , without risk or 
straining.—Seedsmen, Ironmongers or Patentee, Torquay. 
“A WONDERFUL TOOL!” 
“THE ERADICATING WEEDER” (G. R. King’s Patent), 
2 s. , extra strong 2s. 6d., postage 3d. Does twenty times the work 
of hand, without soiling the fingers .—Seedsmen, Ironmongers or 
Patentee, Torquay, 6 
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS. _ 
A 6 -TON TRUCK of BEDFORDSHIRE COARSE 
SILVER SAND 
For* 35s. ; Cash. Free on Rail at Leighton. 
Address only the OWNER, 
JOSEPH ARNOLD, 32,Polygon, LONDON, N.W. 
ESTABLISHED SO YEARS. 
T-^ TP A HP For 0 rc hids, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons 
-A- " ^ XjL JL supplied in Truck Loads. 
Also FIBROUS LOAM, best qualities. 
I WEucaav®. sot sprax ax 
Sold in Packets 6d. and Is. each, and in 
Sealed Bag-s Only. 
7 lb., 2/6; 141b., 4/6; 28 lb., 7/6; 561b., 12/6; 1 cwt., 20/- 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD, LONDON, 
E. 
THE^STOTT^ Jifcr? lals on A PPli«ation. 
1HL STOTT FERTILIZER, INSECTICIDE 
DISTRIBUTOR, Co., Ltd., 
_ BARTON HOUSE, MANCHESTER. 
SAVES MORE THAN TWICE ITS COST IN LAB01JE 
. NO SMELL. 
°ne application will keep the Walks and Drives clear 
of Weeds for at least Eighteen Months 
Recommended by Mr. W. G. Head, Crystal Palace, and other 
leading Gardeners. 
Pl 5 1 2al S dTmoJ ?« d c 2 i ga1, tinS l 2s \ per gal ’ (tins included); in 
’ 1 ?-, 6d - per g®L ; 10 and 15-gal. drums, Is 4d 
paid g onAo|flTfnrupwar 0 d n s. f0r k * 8 " 1 Uantities - Carri age 
Used in the proportion of One Gallon to 25 Gallons of Water. 
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers, 
THE AGRI-HOB.TICULTHRAL CHEMICAL COMPANY 
Tunbridge, Kent; and Carlton St., Bolton, Lancashire.’ 
London Wholesale Agents — Messrs. Cop.ey, Soper, Fowler & 
Co., Limited, Finsbury Street; and Hooper & Go., Limited 
Kffi2 n st?i r i- de p Ma ^ als ° be had of Messrs. Barr & Son, 12 ! 
Km 0 Stieet, Coyent Garden; Barclay & Sons, Limited, 95 , 
cS?Ld 0 e ttVsf MES VE1TCH & So - vs ’ RoyaI Exotic Xursery - 
Farms, Estates, Residences. 
Any one desirous of Renting a Farm or Residence, or 
Purchasing an Estate, can have copies of the 
lyjflDLAUD COUNTIES HERALD sup- 
pIl ? d fre e for six weeks on stating the purpose for which 
the paper is required, forwarding name and address and six 
f?r posfe lg e . add ressed “Midland Counties 
Herald Office, Birmingham. The Midland Counties Herald 
lar °f numbers of advertisements relating to 
Farms, Estates, and Residences for Sale and to be Let. g 
miHTi myivQ GE , :s i?- RAL list ° f daffodils 
Sllrsjl B Q and Miscellaneous Bulbs for Autumn 
p* R s r Planting now ready. Gratis to all 
OMrrOlllI K applicants. 
B ^ (J S tuyia Goods, Carriage and Post Free. 
Sfe Prices 25, and in some cases 50 and 100 per cent, 
all round reduction ” for Season 1890. 
WM. BAYLOR HARTLAND, F.R.H.S., 
Seedsman, 23, PATRICK STREET, CORK. 
BAMBOOS 
For 
As Flower Supports for 
Garden & Greenhouse. 
Also for Furniture Making, 
Yacht Masts, and Punt Poles. 
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 ; 5/- gross. 
3ft. 10m. by | to jin. „ ...51- ,, ■ 7 /. 
3 ft. 10 in. by j to 1 in. ,, ... 7/- ,, ; 10/- 
5 & 6 ft. (assorted) J to g in. thick, 22/- „ ; 30/- 
7 ft. by £ to 1 in. thick (asorted).. 25/- ,, ; 37/6 
Speciality Bundle of 1 gross assorted canes, IS in. to 7 ft., 5 /- each 
FISHER & SHARPE, 172, Queen Victoria St., London, E.C. 
THE ORCHID FLOWER HOLDER 
(patented). 
A useful invention for Orchid Growers and Floral Decorators. 
Price,per dozen, 3s. 9 d., postpaid. 
TO BE HAD OF 
ALFRED OUTRAM, 
7, MOORE PARK ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON, S.W. 
TRADE 
MARK. 
FOR PLANTS. 
Q UICK.-LASTIJVG.--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 6d. and Is 
Packets, and SEALED BAGS :— 
7 lb. 14 lb. 2S lb. 56 lb. 112 lb 
2s. 6 d. 4s. 6 d. 7s. 6 d. 12s. 6 d. 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. G. CLAY, 
MARSH ISLAND, STRATFORD NEW 
TOWN, LONDON, E. 
NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER FIRM. 
