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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 30, 1893. 
FLOWER SHOWS, 1893. 
Revised to date. 
OCTOBER. 
10,24 R H.S., Drill Hall. 
11,12,13.—National Chrysanthemum Society at the 
Aquarium. 
25.—N.C.S. Floral Committee. 
28,29.—Havant Chrysanthemum Show. 
NOVEMBER. 
1.2. —Kent County Chrysanthemum Show. 
1,2 —Battersea Chrysanthemum Show. 
1.2. —Barnstaple Chrysanthemum Show. 
1.2. —Steyning Chrysanthemum Show. 
2.3. —Forest Gate and Stratford Chr;santhemum 
Show. 
2.3. —Ascot Chrysanthemum Show. 
2.3. —H'ghgate Chrysanthemum Show. 
2.3.4. —Cornwall Chrysanthemum Show. 
3.4. —Grimsby Chrysanthemum Show. 
6.—St. Neots Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Liverpool Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Eastbourne Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Brighton Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Kingston Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Sevenoaks Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8. —Leeds Paxton Society’s Chrysanthemum Show. 
7.8.9. —National Chrysanthemum Society at the 
Aquarium. 
8.—Evesham Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.—N.C.S. Floral Committee. 
8.—Pembroke Chrysanthemum Show. 
8,g.—^Bath Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Barnsley Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Brixton, Streatham, etc.. Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
8.9. —Bournemouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Bath Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Dalston Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Guildford Chrysanthemum Show. 
8.9. —Northamptonshire Chrysanthemum Society. 
10.—Exeter Chrysanthemum Show 
10. —Windsor Chrysanthemum Show. 
10.11. —Derby Chrysathemum Show. 
10.11. —Bradford Chrysanthemum Show. 
11. —Bacup Chrysanthemum Show. 
II. —Batley Chrysanthemum Show. 
II.— Crewe Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Ipswich and East of England Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show. 
14.15. —Plymouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Croydon Chrysanthemum Show. 
14.15. —Hartlepool Chrysanthemum Show. 
14,1s.—Cardiff Chrvsanthemum Show. 
14,28.—R.H.S., Drill Hall. 
15.—Ealing Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.—Reading Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Bristol Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Cranbrook Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —Great Yarmouth Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16. —York Chrysanthemum Show. 
15.16.17. —Herefordshire Fruit and Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
16.17.18. —Edinburgh Chrysanthemum Show. 
16.17. —Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland. 
17.—Crediton Chrysanthemum Show. 
17.18. —Stockport Chrysanthemum Show. 
21.22. —Manchester Chrysanthemum Show. 
22.—Beverley Chrysanthemum Show. 
22.23. —Dundee Chrysanthemum Show. 
23.24. —Norwich Chrysanthemum Show. 
24.25. —Eccles Chrysanthemum Show. 
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THE GROWERS, THE GROWERS. 
SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT OFFER OF OVER 
150.000 CHOICE HYACINTHS, 
AND MORE THAN 
SOOjOOO lVriscella;2:i.eoi;B.s Sulims. 
Compare carefully the ’following'low' quotations^and remember that I challenge any dealer in 
the trade, either importer or otherwise, to give the same splendid quality at my prices ; and, what 
is more, guarantee to replace ne.xt season, absolutely free of charge, any varieties quoted below if 
the results obtained therefrom are not in every way satisfactory. Buyers should bear in mind that 
1 have supplied, for many successive seasons, some of the largest and best known Private and 
Public Gardens in the United Kingdom, and that last season, so great was the pressure of business 
(caused in a great measure by the extreme generosity and disinterested kindness of former buyers in 
procuring for me over i ,000 new patrons) that I bad to withdraw my advertisements, and the same 
thing will probably occur again as Autumn advances, because it is a > fact which no amount of 
ingenuity on the part of interested persons can disprove, that my prices give buyers an advantage 
of (in the majority of instances) over 33 per cent, as compared with other dealers’ quotations; and 
those persons who favour me with their orders will be convinced of this fact, which is what many 
thousands of others have alread}’ proved for themseh-es, viz., that it is an utter impossibility to 
obtain such splendid ^•alue from any other dealer, either in this oountry or abroad. ' 
SUPERB NAMED HYACINTHS FOR EXHIBITION 
PURPOSES, packed in my original boxes (now so extensively 
copied by other dealers), containing 12 distinct and most 
charming varieties, every bulb guaranteed first size, true to 
name, and specially selected; included in every dozen will be 
the following, viz. ; Alba Maxima, La Grandesse, Pavilion, 
Blanc, and Baroness Thuyll (pure whites). General Pelissier, 
Von Schiller, Gertrude, and Norma (reds and pinks). Grand 
Kaitre, King of the Blues, Czar Peter, and Grand Lilas (light 
and dark blues), comprising a collection honestly worth 6s. per 
dozen my prices for which are ; r dozen, 3s. 6d.; 3 dozen, 
gs. 6d.; 6 dozen, r8s.; 12 dozen, 3.13.; or 30 dozen, 75s. Note 
the enorinous reductions, for the larger quantities. 
MAGNIFICENT NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS 
AND CJL-ASSES.—Really grand bulbs, such as usually sold 
by others for first prize, 12 distinct sorts to the dozen, all 
named, and containing, for certain, in every lot: La Grandesse, 
Alba Superoissima, Norma. Gertrude, Grand Maitre, Czar 
Peter, &c., my prices for which are: i dozen, 2s.; 3 dozen, 
5s. 6d ; 6 dozen, los. ; 12 dozen, i8s.; or 30 dozen for 40s. 
Compare these with those you have bought elsewhere at 4s. 
and upwards per dozen. 
SPLENDID HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING, the majority 
of which are quite good enough for potting purposes, consisting 
of equal quantities of whites, reds, and blues in numerous 
charming shades, colours, pack separately, and undoubtedly 
wonderfully good value, viz.: 25, 2 S. 6d.: 50, 4s. 6d.; too, 8s.; 
250, 17s. 6d.; 500, 32s. 6d. ; or 605. per 1,000. Special rates for 
lots of 5,000 and upwards. 
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS.—Extra large, specially 
selected, 25 for 3s. 6d.; 13s. per 100; 120s. per 1,000; stock al¬ 
most cleared Splendid bulbs, as usually sold for first size, 25 
for 2s. 6d.; gs. per too; 80s. per 1,000. 
RICHARDIA TiTHIOPICA — The beautiful Lily of the Nile, 
or Arum Lily really splendid roots, the finest obtainable; 6for 
rs. gd. ; 12. 3s. ; 23, 5s. 6d.; 50, los. ; or 17s. 6d. 100. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM (the old white Garden Lily). — Direct 
from the South ot France, which can be depended upon to 
flower for certain next se'ason. Splendid bulbs, usually offered 
elsewhere at from 4s. to 5s., my prices for which are 2s. per 
dozen ; 7s. fid. for 50 ; or 14s. per 100. 
TULIPS.—For ali the best named sorts see catalogue (free 
on application). Single scarlet Due van Thol, as fine a sample 
as need be desired, really splendid bulbs ; 2 S. too; 175. fid. per 
r,ooo ; or 5.000 and upwards at 15s. per t,ooo. Note these extra¬ 
ordinary low quotations. Double white La Candeur, enormous 
bulbs, the finest in the market; 4s. fid. per 100; 500, 20s. ; or 
37s. fid. per 1,000 ; or splendid bulbs, as usually sold 3s. Cd. per 
100, 500 15s. or 27s. fid. per r,ooo. Double red and yellow Due 
van Thol, splendid bulbs, 3s. fid. too ; 500, r3s. fid.; or 25s. per 
1,000. Double or single Tulips, in extra choice mixture, con¬ 
taining many of the most charming varieties in cultivation, 
really splendid bulbs, honestly worth 5s. per 100, my quotations 
being rs. gd. for 50; too, 3s.; 250 for fis. fid.; 500,11s.; r 000, 
zos.; 2,500 at 17s. fid.; 5,000 and over at t5s. per 1,000. 
FREESl.AS.—Refractra alba, splendid bulbs, honestly worth 
double, my prices for which are 25 for is. 3d.; 50, 2 S. 3d.; 100 
4s.; 250, gs.; 500, ifis fid ; 01303. per 1,000. 
SNOWDROPS, either double or single, a grand sample, all 
certain flowering bulbs, not small, useless rubbish, 100, 2s.; 
500 gs.; or ifis. fid. per 1,000. Galanthus Elwesi (Elwes Giant 
Snowdiop). too, 3s.; 500, I2S. ; or 22s. fid. per i,coo. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILL/E (Glory of the Snow).—Same 
rates as Galanthus. 
N.ARCISSUS.—For all the best-named varieties see cata¬ 
logue, but specially note the following, viz.. Golden Spur, one 
: of the largest and most striking Daffodils grown, equal to 
Maximus, and invaluable for forcing; 12 for 2S. fid.; 25, 4s. fid. ; 
1 50, 8s.; or 15s. per 100 ; Horsfieldii, one of the most beautiful 
of all the Bicolors, fi for 3s.; 12, 5s.; 25, gs.; 50, 17s.; or 32s. fid. 
per 100 ; Bulbocodiurn (Hoop Petticoat), 50, 3s.; 100, 5s. fid. ; 
250,12s.; 500, 2is. ; or 40s-i,0D0. Ornatus, tiue imported bulbs, 
j the finest ever offered, 50, 2S. fid. ; 100, 4s.; 230, 8s. fid ; 500. 
I ifis.: or 30s., 1,000 ; Princeps, one of the most effective and use¬ 
ful of all Daffodils for forcing or cutting purposes, 23, is. gd. ; 
50,33.; 100, 5s. fid.; 230, I2S. fid. ; 500, 223 . fid.; 01403. per 
j 1,000. Pseudo-Narcissus, the English Lent Liiy or ordinary 
Daffodil, 100, is gd. ; 250, 3s. fid.; 500, fis.; 1,000, los. ; or 
5,000, 40s. Jonquils, guaranteed the true sweet-scented variety, 
100, 23. fid. ; 250, 5s. fid. ; 500, los.; or 17s. fid. per 1,000. Camper- 
nelles, ico. 3s.; 230, fis. fid.; 500 its.; or zos. per 1,000. 
Paper White, gu.aranteed the true Lotus albus grandiflorus 
variety, 50 for 2S. fid. ; too, 4s. fid.; or 403.1,000. Double Roman, 
50, 23 . : 100, 3s. fid. ; or 30s. per 1,000. Grand Monarque, pure 
white with primrose cup, splendid bulbs, 12 for is. fid.; 25, 
2s. gd. ; 50, 5s.; or gs per 100 White Pearl, perfectly pure white, 
I a lovely flower, 12 for 2s.; 25, 3s. fid.; 50, fis.; or iis. per 100. 
CROCUS, for pots, &c.—First size, extra selected bulbs, the 
finest in the market, assorted alt colours, consisting of equal 
quantities of yellow, purple, white, and striped. 50, is. 3d. ; 
' 100, 2s.; 250, 4k fid.; 500, 8s ; or 15s. 1,000. Splendid Crocus 
for bedding purposes, equal quantities of the above, four 
colours, assorted, 100, is. ; 500, 4s. ; or 7s. per 1,000. For Crocus 
to name, or in separate colours at equally low rates, see 
catalogue. 
SCILLA SIBERICA.—Splendid bulbs, 100, 2S. ; 256, 4s. fid. ; 
50 J , 8s.; or 15s. per 1,000. 
WINTER ACO.MTES (the Earliest of all Spring Flowers), 
or IXIAS, in extra choice mixture, exceptionally fine bulbs, 
I 100, IS. gd.; 250, 4S.; 500, 7s.; or 13s. per 1,000. 
ALLIUM NE.APOLIT.YNUM. pure white flowers, pro¬ 
duced in umbels and grown in millions for Covent Garden 
Market, fine for cutting, &c., 100, 3s. ; 250, fis, ; 500. los. ; or 
17s. fid. per 1,000. 
IRIS (Hispanica), in superb mixture, immense bulbs, the 
finest obtainable, 100, is. fid. ; 250, 3s. ; 300, 3s. ; 1,000, gs. 
IRIS (Anglica), in extra choice assorted colours, as fine a 
sample as need be desired, 50, is. gd. ; 100, 3s.; 250, fis. fid. ; 
500, I2S. fid.; or 22s. fd. per i 000. 
I Note my low prices for the above Iris ; no better quality can 
be procured. 
, ANEMONES.—Finest mixed Single varieties, 100, is. gd.; 
250. 4s.; 500, 7s. ; or 12s. fid. per 1,000. Finest mixed Double 
varieties, 50. 2S. ; 100, 3s. fid. ; 250, 8s.: 500, 15s.; or 27s. fid. 
per 1,000. 
LILIUM HAE.RISII (the true Bermuda or Easter Lily).— 
An immense consignment just received in perfect condition, 
and better it is impossible to offer. Bulbs measuring from 7 
in. to g in. in circumference, 6 for 3s.; 12, 5s.; 25, gs.; 50, 17s.; 
or 32s. fid. per too. 
AFRICAN TUBEROSES.—Just arrived direct from Natal. 
Splendid bulbs, all carefully selected, 12, 2S.; 25, 3s. fid.; 50, 
fis. fid.; or :2s. per 100. 
For LILIES OF VALLEY, SPIR-EAS, GLADIOLUS, 
LILIUM AURATUM, and other LILIES, DIELYTRAS, &c.. 
due to arrive in October and November, see catalogue, copies 
of which will be sent post free on application, but in conse¬ 
quence of the unprecedented demand, the supply will soon be 
exhausted, therefore early application is necessary, as a reprint 
is quite impossible. 
NOTE.—The above quotations are strictly net, and for prompt cash only 
No charge whatever will be made for cases, hampers, packing, etc., on 
orders accompanied by a remittance for full amount, which should in 
all cases be crossed "London and Midland Bank,’’ Birmingham, and all 
communications must be addressed to 
J. G. CLARKE, 
'Sfiriiolesa.le Bulb 
61, PERSHORE ST., BIRMINGHAM. 
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