May 12, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
575 
SHEPPERSON’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES. 
THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR OF ADVERTISING. 
The following Novelties and Specialities having all been grown in a very exposed situation high up on the Derbyshire Hills, are very hardy, stocky and 
healthy, very different to weak seedlings grown in warm favoured situations, which look nice but very rarely succeed well. ’ ’ 
ALL CARRIAGE FREE FOR CASH WITH ORDER. DESCRIPTI\'E LIST FREE. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (special culture).— Not a collection 
of old fashioned sorts, but the cream only of the best English, 
French, Ameiican, and Japanese raisers, including the latest 
novelties; good well-rooted plants, 12 for 2S. ; 25 for 3s. 6d. • 
warranted true to name. 
PANSIES (a great speciality).— The cream only of the 
most noted raisers ; the latest new sorts and the winners at all 
the great shows ; good plants correctly named ; show or fancy, 
12 for 3s.; 25 for 5s. 6d. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, and CLOVES of the finest- 
named hardy border varieties ; many grand new sorts ; strong 
layers wintered outside ; 6 for 2S. 6d.; 12 for 4s.; 25, in 12 varie¬ 
ties, for 7s. 6d.; the above varieties unnamed, 3s. per dozen. 
NEW HARDY JAPANESE PRIMULAS.— This class of 
hardy Primula, which has become so popular either for the out¬ 
side border or the greenhouse, since its introduction it has been 
greatly improved, the new varieties beine leally grand. The [ 
following collection is the production of Mr. Geggie, the cele- | 
brated raiser, whose collection has gained first prizes, gold ' 
medals, and first-class certificates at Crystal Palace, Royal 
Horticultural, Royal Botanic, and other important societies. 
6 distinct varieties (named), 3s.; 12 for 5s.; 25, in 12 varieties, 
for 9s. 
PHLOXES (PERENNIALS). —Special cukure of early and ' 
late varieties, the cream only from Downie, Laird & Son, ' 
Kelway, Ware, and other first-class growers ; 6 fine varieties, 
2S. ; 12 for 3s.; 25 for 5s. 6d.: true to name, strong stools to 
bloom well. . 
VIOLAS during the last few years have come to the front as 
few flowers have ever done ; they are wanted everywhere, and 
very few plants produce so fine a display for so little trouble. 
I have a grand collection, including many new varieties; 12 
varieties, 2S. ; 25 for 3s. 6d.; 50 for 6s. 6d.; too for 12s. 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, and CLOVES.— Strong year-old 
plants, seedlings from the finest named varteties, will produce 
80 per cent, fine double flowers of the very best colours only. 
6 for IS. 6d.; 12 for 2S. 6d.; too for 15s. 
AURICULA (Alpines). A splendid collection, the result of 
many years careful selection, strong plants to bloom well, very 
different to untried seedlings. 12 for 3s.; 25 for 5s. 6d.; 50 tor 
lOS. 
GAILLARDIAS (Perennial Hybrids).— A really grand 
collection of these most gorgeously marked hardy plants. 
Colours, scarlet, crimson, and gold, of different shades, bloom 
all summer. 6 for is. 6d.; 12 for 2S. fid. ; 25 for 4s. 
HOLLYHOCKS. —Warranted all fine double flowers; Chater's 
select strain, strong year-old plants to bloom this summer. 6 
varieties, 2S.; 12 varieties, 3s, 
12 PURE SNOW WHITE GARDEN PINKS.-Sweelly 
scented, is. 6d. ; 25 for 2S. 6d. 
ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisies). —Unrivalled hardy Autumn 
flowering border plants and for cut flowers. A grand collection 
of the latest improved colours, as pure wfiite, pink, bright 
mauve, &c.; 6 distinct sorts, is. 6d. ; 12 for 2S. 6d. ; 25, in 12 
varieties, tor 4s. 6d. 
PINKS (for border and cutting purposes).-Her Majesty 
(Ware), a grand new white variety, very sweet scented iias 
gamed several first-class certificates at horticultural meetiniis 
6 tor 2s. 6d.; 12 tor 4s. 
FIMBRIATA ALBA MAJOR.—Large white fimbriated 
flowers, very free bloomer, 6 lor 2s.; 12 for 3s. 6d. ; Mrs. Sim- 
I kins, creamy-white hybrid Clove, fine for cutting, 6 for is Cd • 
I 12 for 2S. 6d. • • > 
I CANTERBURY BELLS.—Grand nev colours and new 
j forms, double and single, Telescopes, Hose in Hose, Cup and 
I Saucer, and other varieties, 12 plants to bloom well, is. 6d.; 25 
for 2 S. 6d. 
POLYANTHUS AND PRIMROSE HYBRIDS, splendid mixed 
colours, finest strain grown, 12 for is. 6d. ; 25 for 2s. 6d.; 50 for 
4s. fid. 
GEUMS.—The new double scarlet, a splendid hardy free 
blooming plant, and fine for cutting. 12 for is. fid.; 25 lor 
2 S. fid. 
CARNATION MARGUERITE.—This grand novelty lias 
proved itself to be the most remarkable of all the Carnation 
family. It commences blooming early in summer and goes on 
till late autumn. 12 for 2s. ; 25 for 3s. fid. 
GERMAN SCABIOUS.—Eight distinct colours 0 this most 
beautiful hardy iree flowering, easily grown attractive plant. 
Really grand for border decoration and cut flowers. 12 for 
IS. fid.; 25 for 2 S. fid. 
MALVA MOSCHATA.—Pink and white hardy border plants ; 
grand for cutting, 12 for is. fid.; 25 for 2s. fid. 
12 HARDY PERENNIAL BORDER PLANTS (named) 
distinct, and useful for decoration and cutting purposes), 2s, 
SUEI*IVERSON, Florist & Seedsman, Prospect House, Helper, Derbyshire. 
NEW CRIMSON Perpetual-Flowering CARNATION, 
“ URIAH RIHE.’’ 
50,000 WINTERED IN COLD FRAMES TO OFFER. 
Certificated by the Royal Horticultural and Royal Botanic Societies during April, 1893 
A Glowing Crimson-Velvet Self, with a powerful Clove fragrance. The flowers are to 3 inches 
across, profusely borne on stout erect stems; splendid vigorous constitution and faultless calyx. 
Ready May 21. Price :—48’s, 5s. each, 50s. per doz.; 60's, 2s. 6d. each, 24s. per doz. 
Terms, cash with order. N.B.—Coloured Plate post free on application. 
For Trade Price and full particulars, apply to 
GEORGE MAY, THE NURSERIES, UPPER TEDDINGTON, MIDDLESEX. 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS AND HARDY PLANTS. 
FORBES’ CATALOGUE FOR 1894 
Is now Ready, and will be Posted Free to all Intending 
Purchasers. 
It consists of 134 pages of closely printed matter. It is 
profusely illustrated, and gives full and accurate descriptions 
and prices of all the best ANTIRRHINUMS, AURICULAS, 
BEGONIAS, CARNATIONS, DAHLIAS, DELPHINIUMS, 
FUCHSIAS, HOLLYHOCKS, P/EONIES, PANSIES, 
VIOLAS. PELARGONIUMS, PENSTEMONS, PHLOXES. 
PYRETHRUMS, HARDY BORDER, HERBACEOUS and 
ALPINE PERENNIALS, &c., witha special Index of English 
or common names of our Hardy Flowers, with their colour, 
height, months of flowering, and price, together with a mass of 
other valuable information that cannot be met with elsewhere. 
This is the largest, most methodically arranged, most accurate, 
and altogether the best and most complete Catalogue of the 
above ever published. It is even by experts considered so 
Indispensable as a Reference Book that it should be in the 
hands of all who love a garden. Free on Application. 
JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman, Hawick, Scotland. 
2 Genuine 
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. 
J. JONES, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham, S.E. 
A NOYEIaTY. 
A 
SPECIALITY. 
We have the finest, most varied, and interesting Trade 
Collection of Ferns in the world, comprising over 1,000 
different kinds ol Stove, Greenhouse, and Filmy Ferns, and 
over 400 kinds of Hardy Ferns. Every Fern lover should 
have our Illustrated Catalogue fNo. 22), the best ever 
published. It contains 150 illustrations, and a large amount 
1 of valuable information, price 2s., post ftee. We send our 
' smaller partially dtescriptive Catalogue free on application. 
I We now offer 12 beautiful kinds of Stove and Greenhouse 
Ferns for 3s.; 25 varieties for 8s. fid.; 50 for 21s.; 100, in 12 
varieties, 21s.; 100, in 25 varieties, 30s.; 100, in 50 varieties, 
40s. 100 different kinds, 63s. 
Hardy Ferns, 12 varieties for 3s.; 25 for 8s. fid.; 50 for 25s.; 
100, in 12 varieties, 21s.; 100, in 25 kinds, 30s.; 100, in 50 kinds, 
45s.; 100, in 100 varieties, 75s. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, F.R.H.S., 
Fern Nurseries, Sale, near Manchester. 
ORCHIDS. 
Clean Healthy Plants at Low Prices. 
Always worth a visit of inspection. Kindly send jar Catalogue. 
JAMES^CYJPHER, 
Exotic Nnrseries, CHELTENHAM. 
1834 . 
NEW PERPETUAL CARNATION. 
“URIAH PIKE.” 
Awarded Certificate 01 Merit and Medal from the Royal 
Botanical Society. 
This is undoubtedly the finest Carnation that has been offered 
to the gardening world for many years, in fact a “ march past " 
all other Carnations. It is a lovely crimson-maroon in colour, 
splendid habits, a vigorous grower, and most profuse bloomer, 
strong clove scented, and throwing its perfect formed flowers on 
long stems, which is an indispensable quality, the calyx does not 
split, and resists disease. This Carnation has been grown for 
several years(for cut bloom only) tor all the leading florists in the 
kingdom,and it is acknowledged by them to be the finest Carna¬ 
tion for all floral decorations, its lasting proclivities in a cut 
state being marvellous. 
It is now offered for the first time to those requiring a genuine 
novelty. 
Plants ready on and after May 21st at the following prices:— 
3Hn. Pots . 2/6 Each, 24/- Per Doz. 
Flowering Plants, in 5-in Pots 5/- Each, 50^ Per Doz. 
TERMS—CASH WITH ORDER. 
Please order early, as all orders will be executed in 
strict rotation. For trade price and all particulars apply to 
JJLIMEEIS MKE, 
Park Rd. Nurseries, South Acton, London, W. 
For list of the finest Novelties in flowering and ornamental 
foliage plants, apply to 
SANDER & CO., St. Albans. 
NOVELTIES, 1894. 
The Royal Set of Coleus. 
Unique and superb, the handsomest ever offered; 
rivalling the best Caladiums. 
foliage 
See 
Empress of India, Princess of Wales. 
Princess May. Princess Beatrice. 
Prince Albert Edward. Duke of York. 
Seven varieties for 21s. 
SANDER & CO.’S LIST OF NOVELTIES. 
NOVELTY, 1894. 
Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana. 
The most useful and brilliant flowering plant known—First- 
class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society, April 24th, 1894— 
of the most easy culture either in the Greenhouse, Conserva¬ 
tory or Plant Stove, producing its magnificent rosy crimson 
bracts and yellow blossoms in the smallest pots under all 
conditions in the greatest abundance and amazing profusion. 
PLANTS NOW READY. PRICE 7s. 6d. EACH. 
Ssixidei? & Co., St. Albans. 
The Amateur Orchid Grower’s Guide Book. Bv H. A. 
Burberry (Orchid Grower to the Rt Hon. J. Chambeilain, 
M.P.k Containing sound, practical intormation and advice 
for Amateurs, giving a List with Cultural Descriptions of 
those most suitable for Cool-house, Intermediate-house, and 
Warm-hous* Culture, together with a Calendar of Operations 
and Treatment for each Month of the Year. In Cloth (Crown 
8vo. 5 by yh), price 2s. 6d ; post free, 2s. gd. Publisher, G.4 ri>k.n- 
iNG World, i, Clement's Inn, Strand, London, W.C. 
For Index to Contents see page 585. 
" Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY, MAY i2ih, 1894. 
f HESTNUT Sunday.— To nwriads of 
country readers this appellation may 
seem to be somewhat mysterious and de¬ 
void of meaning, but it is far from being so to 
the average Londoner. The term is, how¬ 
ever, one that has all the same no special 
significance so far as any particular Sunday 
is concerned. It is not an ecclesiastical 
festival. There are no rites of any descrip¬ 
tion attached to it. It is a cockne}^ term, 
and arises from the particular day named, 
and in that respect it is a movable Sunday, 
on which the whole avenue of Horse 
Chestnut Trees in Bushey Park will be at 
their best. Practically the trees are so 
during the present week, and last Sunday, 
as probably next Sunday, saw many 
thousands of people pass along the avenue 
for the purpose of admiring the wealth of 
bloom found from end to end of nearly a 
mile in length. 
The Horse Chestnut is one of the noblest 
trees we have. It forms a rounded mas¬ 
sive head of great height and breadth. Its 
leafage alone is very effective, but when in 
bloom there is hardly any other tree that 
in any way approaches it in size, that is so 
attractive. The long Avhitish spikes of 
flowers stand up from the foliage promi¬ 
nently and pleasingly. Individually the 
flowers may not be large or particularly 
