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THE GARDENING WORLD 
Dec. 6th, 1884. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Important to the Trade. 
DUTCH BULBS. MONDAY, THURSDAY, AND 
SATURDAY NEXT. 
M esses, peotheeoe and moeris 
will SELL by AUCTION at their Centtral i Action 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on MONDAY, THURS¬ 
DAY’, and SATURDAY next, December Sth, 11th and 13th, at 
half-past eleven o’clock precisely each day, extensive Consign¬ 
ments of DUTCH BULBS from two of the principal growers 
in Holland, comprising thousands of the best named 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Polyanthus, See., all tirst-class 
Bulbs, in lots to suit large and small buyers. 
On view morning of Sal e, and Catalogues lift cl. _ 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
The FaUowfield Collection of Orchids. 
"MESSES. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
_LVL are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, 
E.C., on TUESDAY next, December 9th, atKilf-Past twelve 
o’clock precisely, a very valuable lot of ESIABL1SMJ1D 
ORCHIDS, comprising many large specimens and raie 
species. Among others may be mentioned 
l i. _• \ "Maori otto Inn. \\ 
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. X>AYIS } 
CHRYSANTHEMUM NURSERIES, 
Lilford Eoad, Camberwell, London, S.E. 
Dendrobium Ainsworthi 
,, thyrsiflorum, a special 
variety 
densiflorum, one of the 
finest specimens in the 
country 
Cypripedium politum 
,, vexillarium, prohahly the 
grandest specimen ex¬ 
tant 
„ Sedeni superhum 
Aerides maculosum 
Maxillaria Sanderiana 
Masdevallia Winniana 
,, Yeitchi grandiflora, 
flowers 7 ins. across 
„ Schhmi 
,, ignea militaris 
„ Armeni 
Yanda insignis, Ainsworth’s 
variety 
Odontoglossum preestans 
,, coronarium 
„ aspersum 
,, Neva dense 
Lielia purpuracea 
iiaxmaria sumiomna ,... 1 ,,. ... . 
Also an imusually grand lot of Odontoglossum Alexandra; 
from Mr. E. Sander, St. Albans. „ 
On view njoming of Sale. Catalogues of the Auctioneers, 
67 and 68, Cheaps ide, E.O. _ 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
15,000 Lilium auratum. 
M esses, peotheeoe and moeeis 
will include in the SALE at their Central Auction Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, 
December 10th. at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 
15 000 Bulbs of LILIUM AURATUM and 2 Cases of Special 
LILIES, just received from Japan in imusually line condi- 
On view morning of S ale, and Catalogues had. _ 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilies, Roses, and Plants. 
"MESSES. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
IVi will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, December 
10th at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, without reserve, 15,000 
unusually fine bulbs of Lilium auratum and two eases of 
special Lilies just received from Japan, 300 Camellias, Azaleas 
and other plants from Belgium, 600 Standard and other Roses 
of the best sorts from an English Nursery. A collection of 
hardy English grown Lilies, including extra large bulbs of the 
finest varieties m cultivation. Lilly of the Yalley. Spiraeas 
and an assortment of hardy plants and bulbs. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Cuttings of very finest varieties, Is. 6cZ. 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. 
NEW 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 Books at discount prices. 
List on Application. 
Farms, Estates, Residences. 
Any one desirous of Renting a Farm or Residence, or 
Purchasing an Estate, can have copies of the 
M idland counties 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, and Residences for Sale and 
to he Let. 
CUTBUSE’g 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— “The Gar¬ 
dens, Sandringham. — 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. Penny, 
i Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
I Wales.” — Price Six Shillings per 
J bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
W (for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HXGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
DECEMBER ISSUE. NEW SERIES. NOW READY. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
Now Ready. SPECIAL OFFER, No. 41, oi Choice, 
Rare, and Beautiful 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS, 
Carriage Paid, embracing many of the .most lovely and desir¬ 
able in Cultivation.—ABRIDGED CATALOGUE of over 1000 
Specie s and Varieties free on application.— LABGE CATA¬ 
LOGUE (Price Is.), containing 75 Illustrations of Ferns 
and Selaginellas, valuable “ Hints on Fern Culture,” and 
other useful and interesting information. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, SALE, MANCHESTER. 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
<n.V£A*)£0jH.-l8gL TWO 
PRIZE MEDALS. 
Quality, THE BEST in the 
Market. 
(ALL SACKS INCLUDED.) 
PEAT, best brown fibrous, 4s. 6d. per sack; 5 sacks for 20s. 
PEAT, best black fibrous, 3s. Gd. „ 5 sacks for 15s. 
PEAT, extra selected Orchid, os. ,, 
LOAM, best yellow fibrous .. .. 'I 
PREPARED COMPOST, best .. (is. per bushel 
LEAF-MOULD, best only .. .. f (sacks included). 
PEAT-MOULD, ditto . J 
SILVER SAND (coarse) 1 3 per bushel, 12 - half ton, 22 - ton. 
RAFFIA FIBRE, best only. 8 d. per lb. 
TOBACCO CLOTH, finest imported 8 d. per lb., 28 lbs. 18s. 
TOBACCO PAPER, ditto (Speciality) Sc?, per lb., 28 lbs. 18s. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN (finest Milltrack), 5s. per bushel. 
SPHAGNUM MOSS, all selected, 2s. per bushel, 6s. per sack. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE RE FUSE (by Chubb’s Special Process', 
sacks, Is. each; 10 sacks, 9s.; 15 sacks, 13s.; 20 sacks, 17s.; 
30 sacks, 25s.: 40 sacks, 30s. Truck-load, loose, free on rail, 
30s. Limited quantities of G special quality, granulated 
in sacks only, 2s. each. 
TERMS, STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER. 
CHUBB, ROUND & CO., 
West Ferry Road, Millwall, London, E. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
UXTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 to 10 feet, 
-Li well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. 6(7. each. Peaches and 
Nectarines in pots, splendid trees full of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarde, Sea Eagle, and Nectarine Peach (true to name), 
5s. to 10s. Gd. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
Cattleya Aelandise, petals primrose, lip pure 
white. Cattleyas from United States 
of Columbia. Phalsenopsis Sanderiana, 
highly coloured variety. 
MESSES. PEOTHEROE and MOEEIS 
_LYJ_ will SELL by AUCTION at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C., on FRIDAY next, 
December 12th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, by order 
of MESSRS. HUGH LOW & CO., a large quantity of choice 
imuorted ORCHIDS in the best possible condition, com- 
prisi.no CATTLEYAS FROM THE UNITED STATES OF 
COLUMBIA, which appear very distinct, C. ACLANDIiE, 
C AMETHYSTOGLOSSA, LfiELIA PURPURATA, MAS¬ 
DEVALLIA RACEMOSA CROSSI, ODONTOGLOSSUM 
ALEXANDRA), O. ROEZLI. PHALiENOPSIS SANDERI¬ 
ANA AND ALSO A VARIETY FROM A NEW LOCALITY, 
VANDA SANDERIANA, V. INSIGNIS, TRUE; ALSO 
AERIDES, ANGRJECUMS, CYPRIPEDIUMS, and a plant 
found in flower by Mr. Boxall, of CATTLEYA ACLANDIiE, 
WITH A PURE WHITE LIP, dried flowers of which will he 
on vie morI1 j n g 0 f s a i 6j all d. Catalogues had. 
ON FRIDAY NEXT. 
Several Cases of Burmese Orchids received 
dirGct. 
MESSES. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
1V1 will SELL the above by AUCTION at their Central 
Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on ERIDAY next, 
December 12th. 
PRELIMINARY NOTICE of an IMPORTANT SALE of 
the entire collection of Cool Established ORCHIDS 
formed by the late J. S. Bockett, Esq., of The Hall, 
M esses, peotheeoe and moeris 
are favoured with instructions from the Administratrix 
to SELL bv AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68 Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY and V EDNESDAY, 
December 16th and 17 th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 
each dav the whole of the far-famed collection of cool 
established ORCHIDS, probably the grandest lot, both m 
regard to varieties and to superior cultivation, that have ever 
been submitted to public competition. 
The whole of the plants will he sold without reserve, and 
none will be disposed of previously to the auction. 
Mr. Ebbage, the Head Gardener, will he happy to show the 
plants and to afford information concern ing them. _ 
Bulbs.—Mondays, Wednesdays, and 
Saturdays. 
ME. J. c. STEVENS will SELL by AUC- 
ItL TION, at liis Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Coyent 
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 Five o’clock. 
On view mornings of Sale and Catalogues had. 
FORESTRY. 
Journal of Jurist anti Estate fHanajjtnunt. 
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 
Operation*, and other subjects connected with Timber 
growth, specially noting the introduction of new plants 
and shrubs. 
EORESTRY advocates the institution of Schools for teaching 
Forest Science throughout Scotland and England; 
also the thorough conservation of national forests. 
FORESTRY can he obtained through any bookseller or news¬ 
agent, or may be 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.O. 
“PROPHET'S MANTLE,” 
By FABIAN BLAND, 
Now Appearing in 
THS WEEKLY DISPATCH, 
ONE PENNY. 
Sent post free : 3 months, Is. Sd.; 6 months, 3s. 3d. ; 
12 months, 6s. Gd. 
JOHN P. FULLER 
20, Wine Office Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C. 
p ISHUEST COMPOUND.—Used by leading 
VlX gardeners since 1S59 against Red Spider, Mildew, Tlirips, 
Green Ely, 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. Gd. 
C! ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
VI" wet ground. Boxes—6 d. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from PRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London, 
ORCHIDS A SPECIALITY, 
The stock at the Clapton Nursery is of such magnitude that, 
without seeing it, it is not easy to form an adequate conception 
of its unprecedented extent. 
HUGH LOW & CO. 
Very cordially and respectfully solicit an inspection by all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, E. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE. 
id. per bushel; 100 for 25s.; truck (loose, about 
2 tons), 40s.; 4-bushel bags, 4d. each. 
LIGHT BROWN FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. Gd. per sack; 
5 sacks for 25s.; sacks, id. each. 
BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. per sack ; 5 sacks, 22s.; 
sac ks each 
COARSE SILVER SAND, Is. 9d. per bushel; 15s.per 
half ton ; 26s. per ton ; in 2-bushel bags, 4d. each. 
YELLOW FIBROUS LOAM, PEAT MOULD, and 
LEAF MOULD, Is. per bushel. SPHAGNUM 
MOSS, 8s. Gd. per sack. 
MANURES, GARDEN STICKS, VIRGIN CORK, 
TOBACCO CLOTH, RUSSLA MATS, Ac. 
Write for Free Price List. 
PURVEYOR TO HER MAJESTY. 
21, Goldsmiths’ St., Drury Lane, London, W.C. 
Situation Wanted. 
n AEDENEE, HEAD, Aged 30.—A man of 
YT great practical experience in the cultivation of Fruits, 
Flowers, and Vegetables, and understands growing for 
market,—Apply to F, BARBER, 1, Park Road, Hampton 
Wick, 
