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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
Dec. 13th, 1884. 
SALES BY AUCTION, 
DUTCH BULBS. MONDAY NEST. 
Final Sale. 
MESSES. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
1VJ. will SE.1 
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_l»j. wnl SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on MONDAY next, December 15th, 
at half-past eleven precisely, their last consignment of DUTCH 
BULBS for this season, comprising thousands of first-class 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, and other roots from 
Holland. Lotted to suit large and small buyers. About 700 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
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LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS, 
£. GORDON lias still the finest Collection 
SHOWS. 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Krfetzeri, Lilium Melpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for 5s. 6 d., six for 9s.. post free. Over thirty varieties of 
Japanese Iris, all Hybrids, in all hues and beautifully marked, 
perfectly hardy, the admiration last season of all who saw 
them. Six varieties for 9s.; twelve for 15s.; the thirty varieties 
for 30s. Lilium Humboltii, Lilium auratum, each Is., Is. 6 d„ 
2s. 0 d. These surprise all my customers. Specially imported 
Bulbs, 6 d.. 9d.. Is., and Is. 6 d. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—WM, GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
IMPORTANT SALE of the entire collection of COOL 
ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS formed by the late J. S. 
BOCKETT, Esq., of The Hall, Stamford Hill, N. 
Without Reserve. 
MESSRS. PEOTHEROE and MORRIS 
_1Y]l 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 WEDNESDAY next, 
December 16th and 17th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 
the entire collection of COOL ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, 
probably the grandest lot, both in regard to varieties and 
to superior cultivation, that have been submitted to the 
hammer for some few years past. The collection comprises 
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I PHEAUQ0-N3 
W©w Cr-awley , ‘Sussex. 
ORCHIDS A SPECIALITY, 
Shepperton and District Flower Show, 
Including all places within a radius of Six Miles from 
Shepperton Church. 
rpHE SECOND ANNUAL SHOW will be 
A held on THURSDAY, JULY 2nd, 1885, at SUNBURY 
COURT, Sunbury, by kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel 
W. H. Harfield. 
EXHIBITION 
Of Roses, and other Blowers, Boliage Plants, Orchids, Bruit, 
and Vegetables. 
Special Classes open to all England. 
Burther Particulars, Schedules oUPrizes, and Entrance 
Borms to be obtained from ARTHUR E. STEARNS, Hon. Sec., 
The Lodge, Upper Halliford, Walton-on-Thames. 
CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
AND HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSPULLY BOR 
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, Camb erwell, London, S.E. 
2,500 ODONTOGLOSSUM ALEXANDRAS, 
in fine condition and containing many superb varieties. Also 
may be mentioned among other fine things :— 
Trichopilia suavis alba 
Ltelia anceps Dawsoni 
Masdevallia, Harryana, Bull’s 
blood variety 
,, Chelsoni 
Cypripedium vexillarium 
,, albo purpureum 
Dendrobium Balconeri majus 
Coelogyne Lemoineana, large 
plant 
Epidendrum imperator 
Odontoglossum blandum 
,, Alexandra; fastuosum 
,, ,, guttatum 
,, ,, excellens 
,, mulus, Bockett’s 
variety, part of original 
plant 
,, fine hybrid 
,, Chestertoni 
,, Andersonianum, fine 
plant 
,, polyxanthum, fine plant 
,, hebraicum, &c. 
Also the erections of Two Greenhouses, hot-water piping, .a 
capital boiler. 
The whole of the plants will he sold without reserve, and 
none will be disposed of previously. 
On view morning of Sale. Catalogues may be had of Mr. 
Ebbage, the Head Gardener, and of the Auctioneers and 
Valuers, G7 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
THURSDAY NEXT. 
15,000 Lilium auratum, Roses and Plants. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
lVl will SELL by AUCTION lit their Central Sale 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on THURSDAY next, 
December 18th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 15,000 
unusually fine and fresh Bulbs of LILIUM AURATUM, and 
two cases of special LILIES, just received from Japan ; 600 
Standard and other ROSES of the best sorts from an English 
Nursery, in variety from Belgium; 2000 Double African 
TUBEROSES, received direct; 1000 fine Berlin CROWN 
LILY OB THE VALLEY; Milla biflora; extra fine imported 
Bulbs of LILIUM HUMBOLDTI, hardy English green 
LILIES, very large roots; and a variety of Bulbs and Plants 
for the Garden and Greenhouse. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Orchids from Rio. 
M essrs, protheroe and morris 
will include in their SALE on BRIDAY Next, a very 
line lot of Imported ORCHIDS in splendid condition, brought 
home by a Gentleman from Rio, comprising Oncidium sar- 
codes, O. concolor, Laelia pumila, Burlingtonia venusta, 
Oncidium Marshallianum, and Sophronites grandiflora. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Orchids in Flower.—Special Sale. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
111 beg to announce that they have fixed their next 
SPECIAL SALE of ORCHIDS in Blower for TUESDAY, 
December 23rd. 
It is believed there will he a good demand for them for 
Christmas, and Messrs. Protheroe and Morris will be glad to 
receive notices of entries as soon as possible. 
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 & GO. 
Very cordially and respectfully solicit an inspection by all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON HUHSEBY, LONDON, E. 
CSTBUSH’B 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IB 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, 
Gardener to Il.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. 
HXGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
V5NES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
UXTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 to 10 feet, 
JLi well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. 6 d. each. Peaches and 
Nectarines in pots, splendid trees full of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarde, Sea Eagle, and Nectarine Peach (true to name), 
5s. toTOs. 6 d. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
NEW SEASON BOOKS, 
Messrs. GODFREY & SLATTER, 
Cuttings of very finest varieties, Is. Gd. 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. 
Prize Medal Tuberous Begonias. 
Pine well-grown tubers, selected when in bloom this summer. 
The flowers are large and in all the newest and best colours, 
and are quite superior to most of the named varieties. They 
are the productions of eminent florists in England and on 
the Continent, who have been awarded Gold Medals and 
numerous other honours. Selections of excellent roots in the 
choicest colours, per lialf-doz., 3s. Gd., per doz., 6s. 
Gloxinias. 
Having several hundreds of extra fine roots to offer we quote 
very low prices. The roots are now ready to start into 
growth. A selection of choicest colours in variety, embracing 
all the best and most beautifully marked, per half-doz., 
2s. Gd., per doz. 4s. 
Tuberoses for Forcing. 
A consignment of fine roots of the white fragrant variety, 
just to hand from Africa. They are well ripened, and are un¬ 
usually cheap. As long as supply lasts we offer at 3s. per doz. 
This is the best time to purchase all the above, as the 
roots are now dormant. At above prices all are sent free per 
Parcels Post to any address. 
RYDER & SON, 
SEED, BULB, AND PLANT MERCHANTS, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
THE BEST BOOK ON GRAPES. 
Demy 8vo., with numerous Illustrations, price 10s. 6d., Post 
free. 
Dedicated by Special Permission to the President and 
Council of the Royal Horticultural Society. 
VINES & VINE-CULTURE: 
BEING A TREATISE ON THE CULTIVATION OF 
THE GRAPE-VINE, 
WITH DESCRIPTIONS OP THE PRINCIPAL VARIETIES, 
By ARCHIBALD F. BARRON, 
Superintendent of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens 
at Chiswick and South Kensington; Secretary of the Fruit 
Committee; Honorary Member of the Circle d’Arbori¬ 
culture de Belgique, &c. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE OFFICE, 
171, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C. 
Also to be had of A. F. BARRON, Royal Horticultural 
Society’s Gardens, ChisivicJc. 
M esses, protheroe and morris’s 
SALES for NEXT WEEK :— 
MONDAY, December 15th.—Pinal Sale of DUTCH BULBS 
at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
TUESDAY, December 16th. —Sale of CAMELLIAS, 
AZALEAS, ROSES, &c., at the City Auction Rooms, by 
Protheroe & Morris. 
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, December 16th and 17th.— 
Sale of the late Mr. Bockett’s Collection of Cool Established 
ORCHIDS, at Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. Two days. 
THURSDAY, December 18th.—Sale of LILIUM AURA¬ 
TUM, PLANTS, and ROSES, at Protheroe & Morris’s 
Rooms. 
FRIDAY, December 19th.—Sale of Imported ORCHIDS, at 
Protheroe & Morris’s Rooms. 
To Cut Flower, Fruit Growers and Florists. 
QTTRREY, 37 miles from London, and within 
O easy distance of two important towns. To be LET on 
LEASE, a Compact and Well-established NURSERY, com¬ 
prising 5 acres of Land, seven well-built greenhouses, detached 
Cottage, and Sheds. Lease, 194 years. Rent only £50. The 
houses are full}- stocked with good saleable plants, and to effect 
a speedy sale, the low price of £200 will be accepted for the 
Stock and Lease. 
Apply to PROTHEROE & MORRIS, 67 and 68, Cheapside, 
E,0, 
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. 
Watson’s Boiler. 
rr»HE BEST of all Boilers for Amateurs is 
1 WATSON’S GUINEA SUSPENSION BOILER most 
Economical, Effective, Substantial, and easily managed, from 
21 s. 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. 
Farms, Estates, Residences. 
Any one desirous of Renting a Farm or Residence, or 
Purchasing an Estate, can have copies of the 
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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 Barms, Estates, and Residences for Sale and 
to bs Let, 
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