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THE GARDENING WORLD 
lS T ov. 29th, 1884. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Bulbs.—Mondays, Wednesdays, and 
Saturdays. 
1\/TR, J. C. STEYENS will SELL by AUC- 
1V1 TION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 
Garden, regularly three times a week, as above, large consign¬ 
ments of first-class Dutch flower roots lotted to suit both 
large and small buyers. 
The Sales commence at half-past Twelve, finishing generally 
about Dive o’clock. 
On view mornings of Sale and Catalogues had. 
Dutch Bulbs. 
Great UNRESERVED SALES every MONDAY, WEDNES¬ 
DAY and SATURDAY. 
MESSES. PEOTHEROE and MORRIS 
iVJ_ will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 6S, Cheapside, E.C. (next door but one to Bennett’s 
Clock), every MONDAY, THURSDAYS and SATURDAY, at 
half-past 11 o’clock precisely each day, extensive consignments 
of the best named HYACINTHS, TULIPS. CROCUS, 
NARCISSUS, SNOWDROPS, and other ROOTS from 
Holland, in lots to suit the Trade and Private Buyers. 
On view mornings of Sale. Catalogues of the Auctioneers, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
The Fallowfield Collection of Orchids. 
"MESSRS. PEOTHEROE and MORRIS 
-Lfi beg to announce that they will SELL the remaining 
portion of the well-known Collection of ORCHIDS at their 
Central Sale Rooms, 67 and [6S, Cheapside, London, E.C., on 
TUESDAY, December 2nd, at half-past twelve o’clock pre¬ 
cisely. 
Purther particulars will appear next week. 
Important Sale of Established PhalEenopsis. 
AMABILIS and SCHILLERIANA, 
The Property of C. M. Satow, Esq,, of Clapton. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
111 are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68. Cheapside, E.C., on 
TUESDAY, December 2nd, about 50 PAHLuENOPSIS AMA¬ 
BILIS and 50 P. SCHILLERIANA. The plants are in 
splendid health, and comprise specimen pieces with I to 6 
leaves, some measuring 10 ins. to 12 ins. long by 4 ins. to I-Jins. 
wide. The varieties are specially fine, having been selected 
from time to time when in flower from Messrs. Low & Co.’s 
immense stock. Nearly all the plants are showing flower. 
To Orchid Fanciers and Cut Flower Growers. 
UNRESERVED SALE of a Collection of ESTABLISHED 
ORCHIDS grown specially for Cut Flowers. 
M essrs, protheroe and morris 
will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY, December 2nd, at 
lialf-past twelve o’clock precisely, a Collection of ESTAB¬ 
LISHED ORCHIDS, comprising altogether about 1,500 plants, 
including 100 Phalsenopsis, 350 Odontoglossum Alexandra, 
60 Ccelogyne cristata, large quantities of Dendrobes and 
Odontoglots. in variety; Sophronites grandiflora, Ltelias, 
Cattleyas, Cymbidium eburneum, Burlingtonias, Pilumna 
fragicans, &c. 
On Mew morning of sale, and Catalogues had. 
Hew Hampton, Middlesex. 
ABOUT TEN MINUTES’ WALK PROM HAMPTON 
RAILWAY STATION. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
L<1 will SELL by AUCTION on the Premises, The Tangley 
Park Nursery, New Hampton, on WEDNESDAY, December 
3rd, at twelve o’clock precisely, by order of Mr. W. Lane, to 
clear the ground, a large quantity of well-grown NURSERY 
STOCK in good condition for removal, comprising an assort¬ 
ment of specimen Evergreens and Conifers, 1,500 Laurels. 3 to 
5 ft., 1,300 Lilacs, 4 to 7 ft.. Deciduous Shrubs, Pruit Trees, 
1,000 Aucubas, 1 to 4 ft., 1,000 Rhododendrons, 1 to 7 ft., 
12,000 Box, 1 to 3 ft., 700 Hollies, 6 to 14 ft., and other sto, 
May now be viewed. Catalogues had on the premises _nd 
of the Auctioneers, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C. 
Farms, Estates, Residences. 
Any one desirous of Renting a Farm or Residence, or 
Purchasing an Estate, can have copies of the 
M idland co duties herald 
supplied free for six weeks on stating the purpose for 
which the paper is required, forwarding name and address, 
and six halfpenny stamps for postage, addressed “Midland 
Counties Herald Office, Birmingham.” The Midland 
Counties Herald always contains large numbers of advertise¬ 
ments relating to Farms, Estates, ana Residences for Sale and 
to be Let. 
Watson’s Boiler. 
fTIHE BEST of all Boilers for Amateurs is 
1 WATSON’S GUINEA SUSPENSION BOILER, most 
Economical, Effective, Substantial, and easily managed, from 
21s. each.—Apply for Prospectus, enclosing stamp, to J. 
WATSON, Patentee, The Nurseries, St. Albans. 
Directions for Setting, with Prospectus , any size, to heat 
from 40 to 2,000 ft. of 4-in. Pipe. 
DECEMBER ISSUE. NEW SERIES. NOW READY. 
FORESTRY. 
31 Dottntal of dFoust artb Estate fHanarfemirtt. 
Specially devoted to the interests of Foresters and others 
interested in the growth of Timber. 
MONTHLY, Price Is., by Post, Is. lid. 
FORESTRY contains Illustrated Articles on Trees. Planting 
Operatioig;, and other subjects connected with Timber 
growth, specially noting the introduction of new plants 
and shrubs. 
FORESTRY advocates the institution of Schools for teaching 
Forest Science throughout Scotland and England; 
also the thorough conservation of national forests. 
FORESTRY can be obtained through any bookseller or news¬ 
agent, or may he had direct, and post free, for the 
published price—ONE SHILLING monthly. 
The attention of Foresters looking out for Situations and 
Landed Proprietors requiring Foresters, is directed to the 
Advertising Pages of Forestry as a good medium for having 
their wants supplied. For terms of Advertising, apply to the 
Publishers, 
C« & R. ANDERSON, 
377, High Street, Edinburgh; 
145, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C. 
SUSBUSE’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IP ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— “The Gar¬ 
dens, Sandbinghaji. —I have tried 
all other Mushroom Spawn advertised, 
but none to be compared with yours, 
which I have used for the last twenty 
years without once failing a quick 
and good crop. — Chas. Penxy, 
Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
Wales.” —Price Six Shillings per 
bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
(for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
T7XTRA Strong Bruiting Canes, 9 to 10 feet, 
Jjl well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. 6d. each. Peaches and 
Nectarines in pots, splendid trees full of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarde, Sea Eagle, and Nectarine Peach (true to name), 
to 10s. 6tf. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
STOVES, 
Many attempts having been made to produce a good stove for 
greenhouses, &c., A. H. SMITH will send you a No. 1 stove 
and 10 feet of 3-inch pipe carriage paid to any 
Railway Station for 25s. All made of fire-clay, 
with gas burner and cock, as shown in drawing 
on its own merits. If not approved of, return 
within two months, and lie will return the 
money in full. 
Purther parti¬ 
culars can he 
obtained o n 
application to 
the Patentee. 
A. H. SMITH, Victoria Street, Clifton. 
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 run 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. 
HEW SEASON BOOKS. 
Messrs. GODFREY & SLATTER, 
50, HOLYWELL STREET, STRAND, LONDON, 
Supply all New Books at 25 o o Discount for Cash. New and 
Second-hand Catalogues forwarded on Application. 
All Gardening Boohs at discount prices. 
List on Application. 
piSHURST COMPOUND.—Used by leading 
VX gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips, 
Green Fly, and other Blight. 1 to 2 oz. 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. 
/XISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
VX wet ground. Boxes—6 d. and Is., from the trade. Whole- 
sale from PRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
LOfTDO>7i 
Samples a>*d Peice Lists Post Free. 
CAMBRIC 
By Appoint¬ 
ments to the 
Queen and 
Crown Prin¬ 
cess of Germany. 
ROBINSON and 
CLEAVER. 
BELFAST, 
Children’s,1 8 
Ladies’. ...2 11 
Gents’.3 11 
POCKET 
Hemstitched. §*_ 
Ladies’..5 6 sg 
Gents’.. .7/3 3 
4ll Pcee Flax. 
“ The Cambrics of Robinson 
and Cleaver have a world¬ 
wide fame.”— Queen. . 
HANDKERCHIEFS. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
Now Ready. SPECIAL OFFER, No. 41, of Choice, 
Rare, and Beautiful 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS, 
Carriage Paid, embracing many of the most lovely and desir¬ 
able in Cultivation.—ABRIDGED CATALOGUE of over l(. >o 
Species and Varieties free on application.—LARGE CATA¬ 
LOGUE (Price Is.), containing 75 Illustrations of Perns 
and Selaginellas, valuable “ Hints on Fem Culture,” and 
other useful and interesting information. 
W, & Jz BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, SALE, MANCHESTER. 
DAFFODILS and NARCISS. 
NARCISSUS BULBOCODIUM (Hoop Petticoat). 
Single DAFFODILS. 
Pheasant-eyed NARCISS. 
Double White Sweet-scented NARCISS. 
Campemelle .JONQUILS. 
Double Incomparabilis NARCISS. 
Bifloras NARCISS. 
Obvallaris NARCISS (Tenby DAFFODIL). 
For Prices of above and many other varieties of Narciss, also 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, and all Dutch, English, and French 
Bulbs, see our H11,1 > CATALOGUE, free on application. 
Y7ATKINS & SIMPSON, 
SEED AND BULB MERCHANTS, EXETER STREET, 
STRAND, W.C. 
Special Prices for Large Quantities. 
CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS; 
AND HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSFULLY FOR 
EXHIBITION OR HOME DECORATION. 
Together with complete Catalogue of Varieties, the best and 
most reliable guide on the Chrysanthemum published. 
Price Sixpence (refunded to Customers). 
N. DAVIS, 
CHRYSANTHEMUM NURSERIES, 
Lilford Road, Camberwell, London, S.E. 
Cuttings of very finest varieties. Is. 6d. and 2s. per dozen. 
Rooted plants do. do. 2s., 3s., „ 4s. ,, 
Post free, my Selection, or as per Catalogue prices. 
N.B.—As supplied to most of the leading first-prize winners. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE. 
4 cl. per bushel; 100 for 25s.; truck (loose, about 
2 tons), 40s.; 4-bushel bags, 4d. each. 
LIGHT BROWN FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. 6 d. per sack; 
5 sacks for 25s.; sacks, 4d. each. 
BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. per sack ; 5 sacks, 22s.; 
qspkQ 4/7 pson 
COARSE SILVER SAND, Is. 9 d. per bushel; 15s. per 
half ton ; 26s. per ton ; in 2-bushel bags, 4 d. each. 
YELLOW FIBROUS LOAM, PEAT MOULD, and 
LEAF MOULD, Is. per bushel. SPHAGNUM 
MOSS, 8s. 6 d. per sack. 
MANURES, GARDEN STICKS, VIRGIN CORK. 
TOBACCO CLOTH, RUSSIA MATS, Ac. 
Write for Free Price List. 
PURVEYOR TO HER MAJESTY. 
21, Goldsmiths’ St., Drury Lane, London, W.C. 
Good and. Cheap Insecticides. 
mOBACCO PAPER and CLOTH (Roll).— 
-L Thoroughly reliable quality: low prices. Trade supplied. 
RICHARDSON & CO., Tobacco Works, Leith, N.B. 
T OVELY LILIES.—WM. GORDON has 
J-J still the finest Collection of these. Buy of the Importer. 
LILIUM ALBUM KRAETZERI.—Most lovely of all 
Lilies and very rare, pure white, with band of lovely pea-green 
up the centre of each petal, which contrasts finely with the 
chaste white. 
LILIUM MELPOMENE.—The loveliest of all the Speoio- 
sum rubrum tribe, its dazzling brilliancy defies competition 
and the ordinary Speciosum sinks into insignificance. 
LILIUM BROWNII.—The finest of the trumpet-shaped 
Lilies, creamy white, exterior purplish-brown, massive. 
The three for 5s. C d., six for 9s., post free. 
LILIUM AURATUM.—New arrival, 6 d., 9 d., Is., and 
Is. 6 d. each, finest possible bulbs. 
WMi GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex 
