April 28, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
545 
Clibran'S New Catalogue 
Of all kinds of Plants for In and Outdoors. 
160 Pages. Fre for 4 Stamps. Gnats to 
Customers. 
Hundreds of meritorious novelties of our own and other 
raisers are offered and described; also many desirable 
plants not to be found in ordinary catalogues, together with 
a mass of useful information. 
Immense Stocks. Great Variety. Splendid Value. 
Some of the most important nove'ties :— 
URCEOCHARIS CLIBRANI, (Hybrid Eitcharis) flowers pure 
white in trusses, invaluable for cutting and decoration. 
For opinion of distinguished horticulturists and press 
notices, see Catalogue, page 72. Price los. 6d. each ; 
stronger, rss. and 21s. 
RICHARDIA ELLIOTTIANA (Captain Elliott's New Golden 
Cnlla).—A splendid acquisition, 21s. each ; stronger, 
31S. 6d. and 42s. 
TYDAEAS.— Our new race. Larger and more beautiful 
flowers, and belter growers than old class, is. 6d. and 
2S. 6d. each ; six, our selection, for gs. 
TROPAEOLUMS. —New Climbing Varieties. Annie Clibran, 
gd. each ; 6s. doaen. Clibran's Gem, 6d. each ; 4s. 6d 
dozen. 
TROPAEOLUMS. —New Bedding Varieties. Mrs. Clibran, 
beautiful golden yellow flowers, free and continuous 
bloomer, 6d. each ; 4s. 6d. dozen. Crimson Bedder 
and Scarlet Bedder, 4d. each ; 3s. 6d. dozen 
PASSIFLORAS.— Oldfield Gem and Fragrant Beauty. 
Flowers handsome and very fragrant; plants . of 
medium growth, 2S. 6d. 1055, each. 
SOLANUMS —New Climbers. Seaforthianum, 2S. 6d., 3s. 6d., 
and 5s. each ; Wendlandi, 3s. 61 . each. 
THE MEW BRONZE BROOM {Cytisus Andreanus). — A real 
gem for greenhouse and conservatory when in 
blocm ; perfectly hardy, is. 6d., 2S. 6d., and 3s. 6d. 
each according to size. 
For many other Novelties and additions in 
all sections, see Catalogue. 
HERBACEOUS AND ALPINE PLANTS. -Our collection is 
very extensive, and embraces all the varieties of real 
merit, including the best of recent introductions. 
12 varieties, our selection, 4s. and 6s. doz. ; 25s. and 
30S. 100. 
POPULAR HARDY FLOWERS:— 
ASTERS {Michaelmas Daisies). Conference varieties, 
12 for 4s.; 25 for 7s. 6d. and los. 6d.; 50 for jys. 6d.; 
100 for 3CS. 
DELPHINIUMS, 12 named kinds, 8s.; Seedlings, 
4s. doz.; 30s. 100. 
PENTSTEMONS. and PHLOXES, 12 varieties of 
either, 3s. 6d. 
PYRETHRUMS, 12 sorts, 4s.; extra sized clumps, 
7s. 6d. doz. 
POTENTILLAS, the best sorts, 4s. 6d. doz. 
CARNATIONS and PICOTEES, Show varieties to 
name, 7s. 6d. doz.plants ; 12s. 6d. doz. pairs. See 
Catalogue for Borders, Selfs and Yellow Grounds. 
ROSES IN POTS.— Teas and Noisettes, i8s. doz. Stronger 
plants, also climbing sorts with long shoots, 2s. 6d., 
3s. 6d. and 5s. each. Hybrid Perpetuals, for forcing, 
21S. to 36s. doz., 2S. to 3s. 6d. each. 
HARDY CLIMBERS IN POTS. —For planting now. 12 
varieties, our selection, 6s., gs. or 12s. Clemaiis, 12 
fine sorts, los. 6d. Ivies, gold and silver variegated, 
and small green-leaved kinds, 9s., 12s. and i8s. doz. 
Ampelopsis of sorts, gd., is. and is. 6d. each. Jasmines 
and Honey-suckles, is. and is. 6d. each. 
DAHLIAS, very best sorts, all named, Show, Fancy, Bouquet, 
Bedding, Cactus and Singles, 12 kinds, any section, 4s. 
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED.— Singles, 4s., 6s., gs. 
and I2S. doz. Doubles, 12s., 18s., 24s. and 30s. doz- 
GERANIUMS. —Single and Double Zonals, 12 varieties, 4s., 
6s., or gs. Ivy leaved, 12 varieties, 4s. ; Scented 
leaved, 6 varieties, 3s. 
FUCHSIAS. —A magnificent collection, 3?. doz.; 25 for 6s. fid. 
50 for I2S. fid; 100 for 21s. 
FERNS, for greenhouse or table decoration, 6s., gs., or 12s. 
doz. Small plants for potting in fancy pots, 3s. doz. 
STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS.— A very large stock,! 
12 beautiful kinds, gs., I2S., or i8s. 12 fine stove and 
greenhouse climbers, 21s., 30s. or 42s. 
GREENHOUSE RHODODENDRONS.— Six lovely named 
varieties for 12s. 6d.; larger, 21s. 
GANNAS. —New large flowered kinds, fine for bedding, 12 
for I2S. 
GLOXINIAS. —12 fine varieties, 12s., i8s., and 24s. 
CALADIUMS.— A superb collection, IS. 6d. each. I2s.,i8s.,| 
24s., and 30s. dozen. 
WM. CLIBRArNTSi, SON, 
OLDFIELD NURSERIES, ALTRINCHAM, 
Also at MANCHESTER, LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, &c. 
The Late MR. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
All Classes, 10/6 per dozen. 
List of Specialties can be .obtained of— 
Mr. A. MEDHURST, 
Thk Cottage Stanley Road, Oxford. 
The largest stock of cultiv..ted Ferns in the world. 
Illustrated Catalogue on application. Special atten¬ 
tion is ca'l d to the following new and choice 
varieties : Adiantum grandis, Pteris serrulata grac¬ 
ilis, P. serr. undulata, P. tremula Smithiana, Pteris 
Victorise (new variegated Fern), Pteris cretica nobilis 
variegata, Lygodium dichotomum, Asplenium cicu- 
tarium, and numerous other choice sorts. 
An Inspection specially invited. 
H. MAY, 
Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton. 
Railway Stations, Angel Road or Silver Street, G.E.R. 
DAiELS BRO^ 
TOWN CLOSE NURSERIES, NORWICH 
SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER. 
FOR CLEARANCE. CARRIAGE FREE. 
All strong young established plants, and from Single Pots 
excepting Chrysanthemums. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. . 
A splendid collection, including all the most beautiful and 
popular of the Japanese, incurved and pompone varieties, 
strong, well-rooted cuttings, correctly named, per doz. is. 6d., 
per loo los. fid. Extra choice so: ts, per doz. 2S. 6d., per loo 
15s. Six grand new exhibition varieties, including Beauty of 
Exmouth, 3s. 6d. 
FUCHSIAS. 
A magnificent collection of superb double and single- 
flowered varieties, including the newest and most beautiful 
sorts in cultivation. Splendid for pot culture or the garden. 
Correctly named, per doz. 2s. fid ; six for is. fid. ; or 25 for 
4s. fid. Extra choice and new sorts, per doz. 3s. fid.; six for 
2S. ; or 25 for 6s. fid. 
NEW FUCHSIA, TRAILING QUEEN. 
A beautiful variety of elegant trailing habit. Splendid for 
hanging baskets, pots, &c. Each is.; three for 2s. fid. 
PELARGONIUMS NEW ZONAL. 
SINGLE FLOWERED. 
A grand colleciion, including the finest of Pearson's, &c., 
new varieties. Six for 2S. 6d.; per doz. 4s. 6d.; or 25 for 8s. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERED ZONALS 
A superb collection of the choicest flowers. Six for 2S. td .; 
per doz. 4s. 6d.; cr 25 for 8s. 
BEGONIAS -TUBERDUS-RDOTED. 
We offer a grand mixture of the most superb single flowered 
varieties. Blooms ot immense size and of tlie most brilliant 
and charming colours. Splendid for pot culture, or for bedding 
out. Fine flowering tubers, per doz. 3s. 6d.; six for 2S. ; 25 
forfis.ed.; or too for 25s. Extra choice, selected flowers, per 
doz. 6s.; six for 3s, 6d.; or 25 for los. 6d. 
BEGONIAS— TUBERDUSRDOTED DDUBLE 
A superb mixture of beautiful selected flowers in the most 
brilliant and lovely shades of colour; magnificent for pot 
culture. Fine flowering tubers, per doz. 8s.; 6 for 4s. 6d.; 
23 for 15s.; or TOO for 55s. Extra fine very choice flowers, per 
doz. i2s ; six for 6s. 6d.; or 25 for 21s. 
NEW DOUBLE-FLOWERED PYRETHRUMS 
Our collection of these is very fine, and includes the newest 
and most brilliant varieties. Six for 2S. ; per doz. 3s. 6d.; or 
25 for 6s. 6d. Extra choice sorts, six for 3s. 6d ; per doz. 6s.; 
or 25 for los. 6d. 
New Black Strawberry. 
SOUVENIR DE MAD. STRUELING. 
See description Gardening World, Nov. 7th, i8gi. 
The darkest of all Strawberries, large, of regular form 
Flesh deeply coloured, very melting, sugary and perfumed. 
Plat.t very vigorous and extremely fertile. 
Price:—Six plants, 3s. 6d.; twelve plants, 5s. 
Free to all parts of Great Britain. 
ED. PYMERT-YAN GEERT, GHENT, BELGIUM. 
3 Gen.vi.iM.e 
Novelties are Fuchsia “ MRS. A. HUGGETT,” fine, large, 
double Flower, alternate Petals of the Corolla being Red and 
White, IS. each. Zonal, “MRS. W. WRIGHT.” the nearest 
Blue, gd. each and Ivy-leaf “RYECROFT SURPRISE,” the 
freest Bloomer and best habit, 5 Certificates, gd.each. 
HE. J. JOWES, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham, S.E. 
VINES! VINES! VINES! 
For GRAPE VINES of the best quality and at 
lowest prices, apply to 
JOHN COWAN & CO., LIMITED, 
The Vineyard 4 Knrserles, Girston, nr. Liverpool 
miEUBS 
Who follow the instructions given in 
‘The Amateur Orchid Cultivators' Guide Book,’ 
By H. a. burberry, F.R.H.S., 
ORCHID GROWER TO 
The Right Hon. JOS. CHAMBERLAI\, M.P., 
CM GHOf O RCHIDS 
In Cool, Intermediate, or AVarm Houses, 
SUSOESSFULLY 
There is a Calendar of Operations for 
each month, and full information as to 
the treatment required by all Orchids 
mentioned in the book. 
First Edition. Just Published. 
2S. 6d. ; post free, 2S. gd. 
“Gardening World” Office, 
I, Clement's Inn, Strand London 
WILLIAMS’ SPECIALTIES 
Orcluds, Our choice selections of best kinds for Coo 
House, established plants, many flowering size, 
From 30s. per dozen. 
urctiids. Our ^ choice selections, warm kinds, including 
many very bne sorts ; quite unsurpassed at the price, 
^ . From 42s. per dozen. 
UypripediuiTis. Our selection of twelve distinct varietlef 
and species for 42s.; named hybrid kinds, 60s. dozen. 
Catalogues and Lists post free on application. 
B. S. WILLIAMS & SON. 
Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
IPELARGONIUIVIS. 
Fine Plants in 48's, Dwarf and Bushy, in Bloom and Bud ; 
all the best sorts for market purposes; 50s. per 100. In 5t's, 
fine stuff, 30s. per 100. Henry Jacoby, fine autumn-struck 
stuff in bloom, fine stuff, at i6s. per 100. Mrs. Pollock, 
fine stuff, iSs. 100. Delivered on rail. Cash with order. 
Apply— 
N. LAWRENCE & Son, Florists, Chatteris, Cambs. 
For Index to Contents see page 555. 
" Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Meeting of the General Committee at 7 p.m. 
Tuestav, May ist.-Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Morris 
Rooms. 
Wednesday, May 2nd.— Sale of Plants at Mote Paik Gar¬ 
dens, Maidstone, by Protheroe & Morris. (2 days). 
Friday, May 4th. Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ 
Rooms. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY, APRIL o.Wi, 1894. 
^HE Hardy Plant Trade.— It would in¬ 
deed be difficult to find any section of 
gardeners that have not benefited greatly 
by the recent splendid rains. If they 
found the Cherries, Plums and Pears 
largely set, for the wondrous heat did fer¬ 
tilise flowers on these trees rapidly, the 
Apple blossom was enabled to enjoy the 
full benefit of the moisture, and we cannot 
doubt but that whilst washing the trees 
and leafage, the roots too have been greatly 
helped. Thus there seems to be excep¬ 
tionally favourable conditions surrounding 
our hardy fruits in their early stages of 
development. 
But hardy plants of all descriptions have 
been immensely benefited, and the trade 
in them has been encouraged in a liberal 
way. Just prior to the rainfall the con¬ 
tinued heat and drought had created a lull 
in the hardy plant trade for intending 
planters were rather afraid. The fine 
showers, however, soon changed all this, 
and the demand for hardy “roots” went 
up with a bound. It is surprising what a 
stimulus to the florist trade a favourable 
season may be, just as a hot, dry, or cold 
wet season may do great harm. The 
growers in bulk for the cheap plant trade, 
the banowmen and hawkers, havm found 
the rains specially acceptable to them. 
Myriads of things already beginning to find 
the drought loo trying have now developed 
new forces, and are making strong growth. 
Perhaps one of the most useful effects 
of the rains has been to destroy that pessi- 
