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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
Dec. 27th, 1884. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
THURSDAY NEXT. 
32,000 Tuberoses. Important to the Trade. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
IVi will SELL bv AUCTION, at their Central Sale 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on THURSDAY next, 
January 1st, 31 Casks of Double African Tuberoses, very 
fine bulbs. One cask in a lot, each containing about 1,000 
bulbs. 
THURSDAY NEXT. , 
10,000 Lilium auratum. 1 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE an p MORRIS 
1V± will SELL by AUCTION, at their Centra! Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on THURSDAY Wt, January 1st, 
10,000 unusually fine bulbs of Lilium auratum from Japan, 
just received in splendid condition. 
THURSDAY NEXT. 
Lilies, Hoses, and Bulbs. 
^MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
1VI will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 6S, Cheapsi'de, E.C., on THURSDAY next, January 
1st, 1S85, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 10,000 unusually 
fine and fresh Bulbs of Lilium auratum, received direct from 
Japan, 32,000 splendid Bulbs of Double African Tuberoses, 
400 Standard and other Roses of the best sorts (from an 
English Nursery), a choice assortment of hardy English-grown 
Lilies and Bulbs in all the leading varieties, 2,000 Lily of the 
Valley, 500 Double Scarlet Anemone fulgens, and other roots. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Cattleya maxima, dark Peru variety. 
Qdontogiossum retusum. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
1VL are instructed by Hr. E. Sander to SELL by AUCTION 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., 
on FRIDAY’ next, January 2ndjrl885, at half-past twelve 
o’clock precisely, the above, together Math a very large consign¬ 
ment of other Orchids. ■- — i 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
The Fallowfield Collection of Orchids. 
MESSRS. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
lvl are favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
TUESDAY', January 6th, a further portion of the above 
valuable collection of Established Orchids. 
Fuller particulars will appear next week. 
TUESDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6805. 
5,000 Lilium auratum from Japan, &c., &c. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS wiU SELL by 
AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on TUESDAY next, December 30th, at half¬ 
past twelve precisely, an Importation of 5,000 Lilium auratum, 
just received from Japan in fine condition; 5,000 Tuberoses, 
from South Africa, 2,000 Tigridia grandiflora, a quantity of 
Lilium colchicum from the Caucasus, Lilium Humboldti, Lily 
of the Valley, Helleborus in fine condition, English-grown 
Lilies, 2,000 Gladiolus Gaudavensis, Dutch Bulbs, &e. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6806. 
Roses, Fruit Trees, Bulbs, &e. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on WEDNESDAY' next, December 31st, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, first-class Standard 
and Dwarf Roses to name; Pyramid and Dwarf-trained Fruit 
Trees of sorts, in great variety; Ornamental Conifers, Border 
Plants, Gladioli, a few choice Lilies, and a large assortment of 
first-class Dutch Bulbs. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
THURSDAY NEXT. SALE No. 6807. 
.SSrides Sanderiana. 
M R, J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Co vent 
Garden, on THURSDAY next, January 1st, at half-past 
twelve precisely, by order of Mr. F. Sander, a very grand 
importation of this New and very magnificent Abides; a 
probably new Cattleya from Columbia; a small but fine lot of 
Abides Reichenbachiana, very rare and fine ; Odontoglossum 
roseurn ; Oncidium Phalsenopsis ; a very fine batch of Odonto¬ 
glossum miniatum ; and a plant of a new and superb Odonto¬ 
glossum in the way of coronarium, of which drawing will be 
shown, together with many other importations. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
A Rare Opportunity for Nurserymen, 
mo BE SOLD by PRIVATE TREATY, 
X owing to the death of the Owner, Elm Grove Nurseries, 
Newry, Ireland. 
The Nurseries are well stocked, and for nearly fifty years 
the Proprietors (Messrs. 31. Grant & Co.) possessed a splendid 
business.—For particulars apply to THOMAS J. 31ARRON, 
Solicitor, Newry, Co. Down. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS, 
W I. GORDON bas still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Kraetzeri, Lilium 3Ielpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for 5s. Gd., 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, each Is., Is. 6 d., 2s. Gd. Lilium 
auratum, these surprise all my customers, specially imported 
Bulbs, Gd., 9d., Is., and Is. Gd. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—WM. GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Sliddlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
TO ADVERTISERS. 
Advektisers are requested, in order to save time, to 
address all Letters relating to Advertisements to Tiie Pcb- 
iisher ; and Advertisements for the current week’s issue 
must reach the Office not later than the first post on 
Thursday Slorning. “ Stop” Orders cannot be received after 
the same hour. 
17, CATHERINE STREET, STRAND, W.C. 
CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUMS; 
AND HOW TO GROW THE3I 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. 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. 
GENERA L SEED CATA LOGUE. 
THE have now published our GENERAL 
VV CATALOGUE of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, con¬ 
taining, also, all the best Novelties of the Season. It may he 
had on application. All our Regular Customers should already 
have received a Copy by post; any not having done so will 
oblige by letting us know. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, 
EXETER STEET, STRAND, W.C. 
Seed and Trial Grounds, Feltham and Twickenham, 31iddlesex. 
NOW READY,. 
GRATIS AND POST FREE ON 
CHEAP OFFERS OF 
PLANTS & BULBS. 
E. G. Henderson & Son 
Will supply any of the following, in choice 
varieties selected by them, at very cheap 
rates. Less quantity than doz. may be had 
at the same rate. Catalogue of cheap offers 
on application. 
12 Orchids, 12 choice Varieties, 21s., 42s. 
12 Stove plants of ornamental coloured leaves, 6s., 12s. 
12 Stove plants of elegant foliage, 6s., 12s. 
100 Stove plants of choice collection, 42s., 63s. 
12 Maranta, 6s., 9s.; 12 Crotons, 6s., 9s. 
12 Dracaenas, 6s., 9s.; 12 Dieffenbachias, 6s., 9s. 
12 Eucharis amazonica and Candida, 6s., 9s., 12s. 
12 Nepenthes (Pitcher Plants), 42s„ 60s. 
12 Begonia, beautiful foliaged varieties, 6s., 9s. 
12 Cape Jasmines and Stephanotis profusa, 6s., 9s. 
12 Maiden-hair Ferns, 4s., 6s., 12s.; 12 sorts, 6s., 9s., 12s. 
25 Ferns, choice sorts, 10s.; 25 hardy sorts, 10s. 
100 Greenhouse plants, sorts, 42s., 63s. 
12 Abutilons, choice, 6s., 9s.; 12 Bouvardias, sorts, 6s., 9s. 
12 Palms, elegant and graceful varieties, 6s., 9s., 12s., 18s. 
12 American Blackberries, choice sorts, 6s., 9s. 
12 Carnations and Pico tees, 4s., 0s.; 12 yellow do., 12s. 
12 Tree or winter-blooming Carnations, 6s., 9s.; yellow 
flowered, Is. Gd. 
12 Clove Carnations, white and crimson, 4s. 
12 Pinks, 3s.; choice collection, 4s. 6;/. 
12 Greenhouse Rhododendrons, sweet scented, 9s., 12s., 18s. 
12 Oranges, Lemons, Shaddocks, and Citrons, 21s., 42s. 
12 Azalea indica, choice, covered with buds, 18s., 24s. 
12 Camellia, choice sorts, 18s., 21s., 24s., 30s. 
12 Clematis, choice sorts, 12s., 18s.; 12 Choice Roses, 6s. 
100 Hardy Herbaceous Plants, 21s., 30s., 40s. 
12 New Giant, St. Bruno Lily, 6s. 
12 New white-flowered Lavender, 9s., each Is. 
BULBS, CARRIAGE FREE, REDUCED 
PRICE, end of the season, to clear out. All 
choice varieties. 
12 Hyacinths, 3s., 4s., 5s.; 12 Lilies, 4s., 6s.; 12 Scilla, Is. 
12 Cyclamen persicum giganteum, 3s., 4s. 
100 Tulips, 5s. and 8s.; 100 Narcissus, 5s. ; 100 Ixias, 10s. 
100 Ranunculus, 5s.; 100 Anemones, 5s., 8s. 
100 Gladiolus, 6s., 10s.; 100 Snowflakes, 5s. 
12 Anemone fulgens. Is. Gd. ; ditto double, Is. Gd.; new white 
Bride Anemone, Is. Gd. 
12 Tiger Lily, Is. Gd. ; 12 Longiflora Lily, 3s. Gd. 
12 Large white Lily, 2s. 6d., 3s. Gd. ; 12 Iris, various sorts, 
Gd. to Is. 
1,000 beautiful hardy Flowering Bulbs, 21s. ; 
Half the quantity, 11s. 6d. 
This valuable and marvellously cheap collection includes 
Lilies, Hyacinths, Crocus, Tulips, Narcissus, Snowdrops, 
Amenones, Alliums, Gladiolus, Iris, Ranunculus, Scillas, 
Ornithogalums, Winter Aconites, Dog’s-tooth Violets, Snow- 
flakes, Star of Bethlehem. 
HENDERSON & SON, 
MAIDA VALE NURSERY, LONDON. 
REMARKABLY CHEAP OFFER] 
6 Camellias, full of buds, Is ft. high, 5|-m. pots ... 10s. Gd. 
6 Azalea Indica, full of buds, 5s-in. pots ... 9s. and 10s. Gd. 
6 Azalea Mollis, full of buds . 6s. and 7s. Gd. 
6 Ericas or Epacris, full of buds, 5i-in. pots . 7s. Gd. 
6 Bouvardias, full of buds, 5s-in. pots . 7s. Gd. 
6 Rhododendrons, full of buds (8 to 12 buds), named sorts 12s. 
6 Tea Roses, 2 ft. high, oi-in. pots . 6s. and 7s. Gd. 
6 Sweet-scented p ants, Jasminum, Gardenias, &e., 5s-in.pots 
9s. 
12 Spiraea japonica, large clumps . 3s. Gd. 
25 Choice Greenhouse Ferns, different sorts, 4-in. pots 10s. Gd. 
E. VAN DER MEERSOH, 
QUEEN’S NURSERY, HIGH STREET, SELHURST, S.E. 
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 insnection by all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, E. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— ‘‘The Gas- 
dens, Sandringham'.—I have tried 
all other 3Iushroom 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. — ChasA Pennt, 
Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
” — Price Six Shillings per 
One Shilling extra per bushel 
_ ?king), One Shilling per Cake 
by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
FORTY ftiiKES Ti 
Cl n a- 1 . . .H).m entai 
FRUIT k 
Fores' 
Priced. Catalogues .PoslFree. 
JPHEAUC0H8 
Crawley , Sussex. 
Every Gardener should have 
rTTEBBS’ UNIVERSAL 
A- FU3IIGATOR—Will last for 
years, and is fast superseding all 
other apparatus or contrivance for 
the purpose. Price 3s., Is. Gil .: 
large size, 7s. Gd. 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 CORRY, SOPER, FOWLER, & 
CO. (Limited), 18, Finsbury Street, 
E.C. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
T7XTR A Strong Fruiting Caues, 9 to 10 feet, 
I_i well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. Gd. 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, Grf. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
