No. 2.—1884. 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th. 
( Registered at the General ) YY.-., Pnvvv 
t Post Office as a Newspaper. j by NT, FJfixXx. 
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NARCISSI, CROCUS, RANUNCULUS, ANEMONES, 
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fully solicited. 
"COLORIST’S FLOWERS.-I beg to intimate 
-L that my Grand Collection of PANSIES, PHLOXES, 
PENTSTEMONS, ANTIRRHINUMS, DAHLIAS, Single and 
Double, are now in fine flower at my Nursery, Beech Hill, near 
Edinburgh. Inspection invited.—JOHN DOWNIE, Nursery¬ 
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CLEMATIS IN POTS of all 
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(some of the flowers of which become 10 inches across, and are 
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climbing and bedding, from 12s. to '24s. per dozen, strong plants; 
descriptive list on application.—RICHARD SMITH & CO.. 
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A ZALIA INDICA, Camellias, Azalia Mollis, 
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DUTCH AND OTHER BULBS. 
CHARLES TURNER’S 
CATALOGUE IS NOW READY. 
The First Consignments are to Hand in Excellent 
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Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Lilies, &c. 
G. YAM TUBERGEN, Jun., Haarlem 
• Holland. Wholesale CATALOGUE now ready, and 
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~P OSE TREES, very vigorous and healthy, 
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rpHE ELEVENTH GRAND INTER- 
I NATIONAL POTATO EXHIBITION will be held at the 
CRYSTAL PALACE, Sydenham, S.E., on the 8 th, 9th, and 
10th October, when upwards of ONE HUNDRED AND 
FIFTY POUNDS will be awarded in prizes. Entries close on 
September 29th. For particulars apply to 
P. M’KINLAY, Croydon Road, Anerley, S.E. 
VIOLAS AND PANSIES. 
A VERY LARUE COLLECTION OF CHOICEST. 
PANSIES.— Both Fancy and Show Varieties by name, 2s. 
to 4s. per dozen. 
VIOLAS.— True Blue, Mrs. Gray, Lord Darnley, Countess of 
Hopetoun, Queen of Violets, Mrs. Dr. Hornby, Counters of 
Kintore, and many other kinds, 2s. to 3s. per dozen. 
POLYANTHUS.— Dean’s very fine White, Yellow, and 
dark mixed Hybrid? 2 , strong plants, 2s. per dozen. 
VERT CHOICE PANSY SEED, Is. PER PACKET. 
WILLIAM DEAN, Florist, 
WALSALL, STAFFORDSHIRE. 
HYACINTHS, TULIPS, &o. 
QUALITY AND QUANTITY. 
WI, CUTBUSH & SON, Lim., 
Who import none but first-class Bulbs^ have 
received their 
FIRST IMPORTATION, 
And Catalogues may be had gratis on application. 
COLLECTIONS OP BULBS, 
Either for in or out door culture, are made up to 
suit all classes of buyers, at moderate prices, from 
5s., 10s., 21s., up to 105s. 
These are bargains of best quality, and cheaper 
if good results are needed. 
HIGHCATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
Now Ready. SPECIAL OFFER, ITo. 41, of Choice, 
Rare, and Beautiful 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS, 
Carriage Paid, embracing many of the most lovely and desirable 
in Cultivation. 
ABRIDGED CATALOGUE 
of over 1,000 Species and Varieties free on application. 
LABOE CATALOGUE (Price Is.), containing 75 Illus¬ 
trations of Ferns and Selaginellas, valuable “ Hints on Fern 
Culture,” and other useful and interesting information. 
W. & J. B I R K E N H E A D , 
FERN NURSERY, SALE, MANCHESTER, 
ANSY CUTTINGS .—Show and Fancy.— 
Finest Scotch Varieties of 1881, 6 s. per dozen ; best Older 
Varieties, 2s. to 4s. per dozen; 12 named sorts, mixed, Is. 3d. per 
dozen, post free. Cash with order. Catalogues free on applica¬ 
tion.—GEORGE WHITE, Carriagehill Nursery, Paisley. 
P ANSY CUTTINGS. PANSY CUTTINGS. 
From our splendid Collection. Purchasers own Selection 
2s. 6 d. per dozen pairs, free. Seed Is. per packet. Pent- 
stemon Cuttings, Is. per dozen, named.—W m. SANDERS, The 
Gardens, Leek, Staffs. 
(YUSHURST COMPOUND.—Used by leading 
vJ gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips, 
Green Fly, and other Blight. 1 to 2 ounces to the gallon of soft 
water, 4 to 16 ounces as winter dressing for Vines and Orchard 
House Trees, and in lather from the cake against American 
blight. Has outlived many preparations intended to supersede 
it. Boxes—Is., 3s., and 10s. 6 d. 
/UJ-ISHTJRSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
vJ wet ground. Boxes— 6 d. and Is., from the trade. Whole- 
sale from PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), London. 
Special Notice. 
H ARDY FLORISTS FLOWERS: Their 
Culture and Management. By JAMES DOUGLAS. 
Price 3s. 6 d., post free.—Address, Mr. James Douglas, Great 
Gearies, Ilford. 
Opinions of the Press. 
“We have in ‘ Hardy Florists Flowers ’ not only a trustworthy, 
but a tasteful and presentable little volume."— Gardeners’ 
Chronicle. 
“ Mr. Douglas may be said to have presented in ‘ Hardy 
Florists Flowers’a series of complete treatises—short, pithy, 
and to the point .”—The Garden. 
“The book opens with a portrait of the veteran Charles 
Turner, of Slough, and closes with a capital index; while 
between the two will be found a directory for the florist, which 
he may follow without fear through every step and stage of 
work and criticism.”— Gardeners’ Magazine. 
A Copy will be sent on receipt of Stamps or Postal Order. 
ANTIMONIAL RED RUBBER CARDEN HOSE, 
Lasts four times as long as ordinary white vulcanised hose, 
stands severe Government tests, thus proving superiority of 
quality; lighter in weight, greater in strength, and cheaper in 
the long run than any other hose for garden use. A corres¬ 
pondent writes:—“ I have had a length of your Red Rubber 
Hose in use nine years, and it is now as good as ever.” Beware 
of counterfeit red hose, and order direct. Samples and priced 
catalogue of hose, garden engines, and fittings free. 
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