No. 5.—1884. 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th. One Penny. 
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“IMPERIAL DAFFODILS.” 
See “ The Gardening World,” September 27. 
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the Daffodils. 2s._each, 21s. per dozen. 
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Bicolor section of Daffodils. Is. 6d. each, 15s. per 
dozen. 
NTARCISS AND DAFFODILS.— 
-L\ A fine Collection of all the leading sorts, including most 
of the new and newer varieties. 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
QNOWDROPS, 
hj Double and Single, Good Roots; also 
Galanthus Imperialis, the large flowered Imperial Snowdrop. 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
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rpHE ELEVENTH GRAND INTER- 
JL NATIONAL POTATO EXHIBITION will be held at 
the CRYSTAL PALACE, Sydenham, S.E., on the 8th, 9th, 
and 10th October, when upwards of ONE HUNDRED AND 
PIETY POUNDS will be awarded in prizes. Entries close on 
September 29th. For particulars apply to 
P. MKINLAY, Croydon Road, Anerley, S.E. 
TTLORISTS’ FLOWERS.—I beg to intimate 
1 that mv Grand Collection of PANSIES, PHLOXES, 
PENTSTEMONS, ANTIRRHINUMS, DAHLIAS, Single 
and Double, are now in fine flower at the Nursery, Beech Hill, 
near Edinburgh. Inspection invited.—JOHN DOWNIE, 
Nurseryman, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh. 
on AAA CLEMATIS IN POTS of all the 
Ol/lul/u finest double and single varieties (some of the 
flowers of which become 10 in. across, and are of every 
shade, from pure white to the darkest purple) for climbing 
and bedding, from 12s. to 24s. per dozen, strong plants; 
descriptive hst on application.—RICHARD SMITH & CO., 
Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Worcester. 
DEEESIA EEFEACTA ALBA.— 
-L Early white blooming. Very sweet scented. One of the 
most useful Bulbs that can be grown. 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
These two, as yet unrivalled, Daffodils were 
originally sent out by our firm twelve or fifteen years 
ago. They have gradually become known, and have 
now found their true position in public estimation. 
JAS, BACKHOUSE Sc SON, 
YORK. 
BULBS BELOW AUCTION PRICES. 
1000 ROOTS FOR 21/-. 
COOLING’S SPECIAL COLLECTION 
25 Hyacinths. 
75 Tulips. 
25 Narcissus. 
50 Daffodils. 
400 Crocus, 4 sorts. 
50 Ranunculus. 
25 Jonquils. 
contains : 
75 Anemones. 
13 Gladiolus. 
75 Scillas. 
100 Snowdrops, 2 sorts. 
12 English Iris. 
25 Spanish Iris. 
50 Winter Aconites. 
Carriage free to any Station. 
Half the Collection, carriage free, 11s. 6 d. 
Quarter the Collection, 6s.; by Parcels Post, 7s. 
The whole of the Bulbs included are of the choicest 
quality obtainable, and of the most showy and easily 
grown varieties, and cannot fail to give every satisfaction. 
New Illustrated Catalogue free by post. 
Geo.COOLING & SON, Seed Merchants, Bath. 
NEW HARDY SWEET SCENTED 
WHITE PASSION FLOWER, 
“CONSTANCE ELIOTT.” 
TILY OE THE VALLEY. 
-IJ Two new varieties, with much larger bells, and 
more vigorous habit. 
Wallace’s Lilly of the Valley. 
The Victoria Ditto. 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
SCOTCH FLORISTS’ FLOWERS.—We beg 
O to draw attention to our unrivalled collection, which is 
now in i ull flower, particularly our Phloxes, Pentstemons. 
Dahlias, &c. A visit of inspection to our PINKHILL 
NURSERIES is solicited.—R. B. LAIRD & SONS, Successors 
to Downie & Laird, Royal “Winter Garden, Edinburgh. 
SEEDS of all the choicest kinds saved with the utmost care 
from the finest varieties only. Priced list on application. 
POOLING & SON’S NEW ROSE and 
\J PRLTIT TREE CATALOGUE is NOW READY and 
will be FORWARDED GRATIS and POST FREE on Appli¬ 
cation. It contains descriptions of all the best new Roses of 
the year, a general list of varieties, and also of Single Flowered, 
Old-fashioned and Sea r 'e Roses, with concise instructions on 
cultivation, preparin ihe soil, planting, pruning, manuring, 
watering, &c.; am’ general list of all kinds of Fruits.—GEO. 
COOLING & SO , i’he Nurseries, Bath. 
Special Offer of Belgian Plants. 
A ZALIA INDICA, Camellias, Azalia Mollis, 
H Hardv Ghent Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Palms, Orchids, 
&e., &c. fixtra fine plants, best varieties, at lowest prices. 
Ch. YUYLSTEKE, Nurseryman, Loochristi, Ghent Belgium. 
Catalogues free on application to Messrs. R. SILBERRAD & 
SON, 25, Savage Gardens, Crutched Friars, London, E.C. 
T> OSE TREES, very vigorous and healthy, 
-tv Standards, 18s. per dozen ; Dwarfs, 10s. per dozen. 
Catalogues on application.—KEYNES, WILLIAMS & CO., 
The Nurseries, Salisbury. 
ATARCISS AND DAFFODILS.— 
-Li 50,000 Double Daffodils. 
70,000 Pheasant-eyed Narciss. 
70,000 Double White Sweet Scented ditto. 
20,000 Campernelle Jonquils. 
For Prices of these and all other sorts of Flower Roots, 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
Special prices for large quantities. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
GLADIOLUS COLVILLII ALBA, 
UT “ THE BRIDE.” 
30,000 of this useful white variety, useful for forcing or 
open ground. 
See our Bulb CATALOGUE, free on application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
Exeter Street, Strand, W.C. 
PANSY CUTTINGS. PANSY CUTTINGS. 
J- From our splendid Collection. Purchaser’s own Selection 
2s. 6 d. per dozen pairs, free. Seed Is. per packet. Pent, 
stemon Cuttings, Is. per dozen named.—SANDERS & 
BENNETT, The Gardens, Leek, Staffs. 
pWARF ROSES on MANETTI, very strong 
JA and well grown, 5s. dozen. List of forty sorts free.— 
T. CAPARN, Winthorpe Road, Newark-on-Trent. 
Ask for, and see you get it, 
pEORGE’S ROLL TOBACCO PAPER 
UT and CLOTH, the best in the Market. “Wholesale and 
retail—trade price very low, samples sent on application.— 
J. GEORGE, 10, Victoria Road, Putney, Surrey. 
1st Class Certificate, R.H.S., 1884. 
T UCOMBE, PINCE & Co., The Exeter Nursery, 
-U Exeter, will be prepared to send out this novelty 
in the Spring of 1885. They have purchased the 
whole stock from the raisers, Messrs. Fuller & Son, 
of Newton Abbott. 
Price 5s. each. 
A few extra-sized Plants, 10s. 6d. each. 
Terms to the Trade on Application. 
ANTIM0NIAL RED RUBBER GARDEN HOSE, 
Last four times as long as ordinary white vulcanized hose, 
stands severe Government tests, thus proving superiority of 
quality; lighter in weight, greater in strength, and cheaper in 
the long rim than any other hose for garden use. A corre¬ 
spondent 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. 
MERRYWEATHER & SON, 63, Long Acre, London, W.C. 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Lilies, &c. 
I'd G. VAN TUBERGEN, Jun., Haarlem. 
Ui Holland.—Wholesale CATALOGUE now ready, and 
may be had free on application to Messrs. R. SILBERRAD & 
SON, 25, Savage Gardens, Crutched Friars, London, E.C. 
n ARDEN FRAMES AND LIGHTS, from 20s. 
UT GREENHOUSES, 10 ft. by 5 ft., from £6. FRAMES 
OR LIGHTS TO ORDER, any size or shape.—ALBERT 
HARRIS, Wavendon, Woburn, Beds. 
G ISHURST COMPOUND.—Used bv leading 
gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips, 
Green Fly, and other Blight. 1 to 2oz. to the gallon of soft 
water, 4 to 16 oz. 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. 
/AISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
AT wet ground. Boxes— Gd. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London. 
