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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
Dec. 20th, 1884. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
MONDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6802. 
Hardy Bulbs and Boots, &c. 
TUTE. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
1VL AUCTION, at his Great Booms, 38, King Street, Covent 
Garden, on MONDAY next, December 22nd, at half-past 
twelve precisely, a COLLECTION of HARDY ROOTS, com- 
prising Montbretia Pottsii, Ornithogalum gracilis, Tigridias 
of sorts, Pancratiums, choice named Gladioli, Iris Robin- 
soniana, Milla biflora, Lilies in great variety, Spiraea japonica 
and Palmata, Dielytra spectabilis, &c. Also first-class 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissus, and other Dutch 
Bulbs,: ^ , 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues haa. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Immense Importations from Japan. 
15,000 Lilium auratum. 
2,500 Lilium Krameri. 
2.500 Lilium longiflorum. 
1.500 Lilium Thnnhergianum. 
1,000 Lilium speciosum roseum. 
1,000 Lilium speciosum album. 
Also 50 oases, each containing a collection of Lilies, as follows : 
6 Lilium speciosum roseum, 6 ditto album, 12 L. auratum, 
6 L. species, 6 L. tigrinum, 12 ditto (double), 24 L. Thun- 
bergianum, 12 longiflorum, and 4 L. Leichtlinii. 
M E. J. C. STEVENS will SELL the above 
by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on TUESDAY, December 23rd, at half-past 
twelve precisely. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6804. 
Boses, Hardy Plants, and Bulbs, &c, 
M E. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38,. King Street, 
Covent Garden, on WEDNESDAY next, December 24th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, an assortment of first- 
class Standard Dwarf, Climbing and Pot Roses, in variety; 
choice-named Carnations, Pieotees, Pinks, Phloxes, Del¬ 
phiniums, and other herder plants. Also several hundred 
lots of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissus, Lilies, Gladioli, 
and other Dutch Bulbs, Lily of the Valley, Spirscas, &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
MONDAY NEXT. 
10,000 Lilium auratum. 
MESSES. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
ill will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on MONDAY next, December 22nd, 
at half-past twelve precisely, 10,000 unusually fine Bulbs of 
LILIUM AURATUM, just received from Japan in splendid 
condition. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
MONDAY NEXT. 
Plants in Flower for Christmas Decoration. 
MESSRS. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
ILL will SELL by AUCTION at their Central Auction 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on MONDAY next, 
December 22nd, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 250 
Lots of PLANTS IN FLOWER, comprising Ericas in 
variety, Gardenias, Roses, Azaleas, Maiden-hair Perns, and 
many' other Plants adapted for Christmas Decoration. A 
variety of Bulbs for the Garden and Greenhouse, Dutch 
Bulbs, &e. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Orchids in Flower. 
MESSES. PEOTHEEOE and MOEEIS 
Til will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY next, December 
23rd, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 200 lots of 
ORCHIDS in PLOWER from various Collections. Amongst 
them will he found the rare Zygopetalum rostratum, Odonto- 
glossiun aspersum, Cattleya Wallisi, a fine plant, &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
To Cut Flower, Fruit Grov/ers and Florists. 
OTTEEEY, 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, 19i years. Rent only £50. The 
houses are fully stocked with good saleable plants, and to effect 
a speedy sale, the low price of £200 will he accepted for the 
Stock and Lease. 
Apply to PROTHEROE & MORRIS, 67 and 68, Cheapside, 
E.C. __ 
A Bare Opportunity for Nurserymen, 
mo BE SOLD by PEIVATE TEEATY, 
-1- owing to the death of the Owner, The Grove 'Nurseries, 
Newry, Ireland. 
The Nurseries are well stocked, and for nearly fifty years 
the Proprietors (Messrs. M. Grant & Co.) possessed a splendid 
business.—For particulars apply to THOMAS J. MARRON, 
Solicitor, Newry, Co. Down. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS, 
W T. GOEDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Krartzeri, Lilium Melpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for as. 6(7., 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(7., 
2s. 6(7. These surprise all my customers. Specially imported 
Bulbs, 6(7., 9(7.. Is., and Is. 6(7. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—¥51, GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
Ask for, and see you get it. 
pEOEGE’S BOLL TOBACCO PAPEE 
O' 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. 
CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS; 
AND HOW TO GROW THEM SUCCESSFULLY POR 
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). 
M. DAVIS, 
CHRYSANTHEMUM NURSERIES, 
Lilford Road, Camberwell, London, S.E. 
Cuttings of very finest varieties, Is. 6(7. 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 Boolcs at discount prices. 
List on Application. 
Prize Medal Tuberous Begonias. 
Fine 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 oil 
the Continent, who have been awarded Gold Medals and 
numerous other honours. Selections of excellent roots in the 
choicest colours, per half-doz., 3s. 6(7., 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.'6(7., 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 nn’ 
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 PLAINT MERCHANTS, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
Every Gardener should have 
npEBBS’ UNIVERSAL 
-/H'V siVVVi 1 PUMIGATOR.—Will last for 
nW years, and is fast superseding all 
other apparatus or contrivance for 
' " the purpose. Price 3s., 4s. 6(7.; 
r large size, 7s. 6(7. each. Packing 
extra. No Greenhouse is perfect 
without one. 
FLANAGAN & SON, Seedsmen, 
98, Cheapside, London, E.C., and of 
all the principal Nurserymen, Seeds¬ 
men, and Ironmongers. Wholesale 
of CORBY, SOPER, FOWLER, & 
CO. (Limited), 18, Finsbury Street, 
E.C. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
COCOA-NUT FIBBE BEFUSE. 
4cZ. 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, 4iZ. each. 
BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. per sack ; 5 sacks, 22s.; 
sucks 4cd. Gcicli. 
COARSE SILVER SAND, Is. 9cZ. per bushel; 15s. per 
half ton ; 26s. per ton ; in 2-bushel bags, 4(Z. each. 
YELLOW FIBROUS LOAM, PEAT MOULD, and 
LEAF MOULD, Is. per bushel. SPHAGNUM 
MOSS, 8s. 6(Z. per sack. 
MANURES, GARDEN STICKS, VIRGIN CORK, 
TOBACCO CLOTH, RUSSIA MATS, Ac. 
Write for Free Price List. 
NOW READY, 
GRATIS AND POST FREE ON 
APPLICATION 
PURVEYOR TO HER MAJESTY. 
21, Goldsmiths’ St., Drury Lane, London, W.G. 
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 respectiiilly solicit an inspection bv all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON NTURSERY, LOUDON, E. 
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, 
hut 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 H.R.H. The Prince of 
i Wales.” — Price Six Shillings per 
j bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
" (for packing). One Shilling per Cako 
free by Parcels Post. 
HXGHGATE NUBSEBIES, LONDON, N. 
KERR’S CHOICE SEED POTATOS. 
W. KEEE 
Is now sending out his CHOICE STOCKS of POTATOS, an-.l 
those desiring a change of Seed should send for Descriptive 
Priced List,"which contains all the best for 
FIELD, GARDEN &, EXHIBITION, 
No finer Collection of Potatos in the Kingdom. 
ROYAL SCOTCH POTATO ESTABLISHMENT, 
DARGAVEL, DUMFRIES. 
ACRES 
mental 
REES 
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Op ii a 1 
FRUIT & 
Forest 
Priced Catalogues .FoslFree, 
J cheap cons 
WeW Crawley , ’Sussex. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
UXTBA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 to 10 feet, 
-LZ well ripened, price 6 s. 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. 0(7. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
