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T HE GARDENING WORLD. 
Jan. 10th, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION* 
Sales next Week. 
MESSES. PROTHEROE and MORRIS 
_LV_L beg to announce their SALES FOR NEXT WEEK, 
which will take place as follows:— 
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11th.—Sale of 10,000 LILJHM 
AURATUM, fine bulbs; 400 STANDARD and OTHER 
ROSES from an English Nursery; LILY OF THE VALLE! ; 
10,000 double AFRICAN TUBEROSES, &c., at the Central 
Sale Rooms. 
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 th.—Unreserved CLEARANCE 
SALE of the whole of the GLASS ERECTIONS, about 20,000 
ft, super.; 7.000 ft. of hot-water piping, &c., at the Nursery, 
FULHAM PALACE ROAD, Fulham. 
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. — Sale o f IMPORTED 
ORCHIDS, comprising six cases ODONTOGLOSSLMS 
received direct, and 200 lots of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS 
from well-known collections, fat the Central Auction Rooms. 
Catalogues at 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
MONDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6816. 
Immense Importations of Lilies, Seeds, &c. 
MR- J. C. STEVENS will SELL by 
1V1 AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent 
Garden, on MONDAY next, January 12th, at half-past twelve 
precisely, an Importation of 8,000 Lilium Aura turn, just 
received from Japan in the finest possible condition; 1,600 
Lilium Tenuifolium from America, 5,000 Tuberoses from South 
Africa, 12,000 grammes of fresh collected Mexican Seeds, con- 
sisting of Cupressus, Pinus, Taxodium, Ceanothus, Arbutus, 
Bocconia, Yucca; a quantity of the beautiful Fourcroya 
Bedinghousi, a splendid decorative plant; Beaucarnea recur- 
vata, &c. Also 1,000 Bulbs of Milla biflora, 3,000 fine imported 
Lily of the Valley crowns, 1,000 Home-grown Lilies in variety, 
and a large quantity of Miscellaneous Plants and Bulbs. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
5TUESDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6817. 
Periodical Sale of Poultry and Pigeons. 
MR. J. c. STEVENS will SELL by 
ill AUCTION, at bis Great Rooms, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on TUESDAY next, January 13th, at 
half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 360 Lots of first-class 
Poultry and Pigeons, comprising Golden-pencilled Hamburg 
from Mr. H. R. Plattin, Coloured Dorkings from Mrs. Puget, 
Buff Cochins from Mr. P. B. Fearon, Game and Langslians 
from Mr. R. A. Apsev, Black-red Bantams, Light and Dark 
Brahmas, Partridge Cochins, Plymouth Rocks, Andalusians, 
Houdans, &c.; also Carriers from Major-General Hassard and 
Mr. J. E. Palmer, Owls, Antwerps, Pouters, Trumpeters, 
Fantails, Turbits, Beards, Dragons, Baldheads, and many 
other Birds from the yards and lofts of well-known Breeders 
and Exhibitors; Fancy Call and other Duoks, Silver Phea¬ 
sants, &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6818. 
Hoses, Border Plants, Bulbs, &c. 
MB. J- c. STEVENS win SELL by 
111 AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 138, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on WEDNESDAY next, January 14th, at 
half-past twelve precisely, first-class Standard and Dwarf 
Roses, finest varieties to name, Carnations, Pieotees, Pink, 
and other Border Plants, Gooseberries, Raspberry Canes, Lilies, 
Gladioli, and a quantity of miscellaneous Hardy Roots and 
Bulbs. 
On view mo rnin g of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6819. 
Most Valuable Importations. 
M B. J- C. STEVENS will SELL by 
111 AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden, on THURSDAY next, January 15th, at half- 
past twelve precisely, by order of Mr. F. Sander, grand impor¬ 
tations of two Vandas and two Aerides from a new island, a 
superb lot of the magnificent Oncidium Phalamopsis (the plant 
in flower will show what a beautiful new introduction this is), 
many Odontoglossom Klabochianum (rubellum), the dark, 
autumn-flowering variety, O. Roezlii, Oncidium papilio, 
Peseatorea Wallisi. Paphinia rugosa, Sacoolabium violaceum, 
many Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, and other Orchids, the 
whole in specially fine, healthy condition. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
A Rare Opportunity for Nurserymen. 
mO BE SOLD by PRIVATE TREATY, 
1 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. M. Grant & Co.) possessed a splendid 
business.—For particulars apply to THOMAS J. MARRON, 
Solicitor, Newry, Co. Down. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS, 
WM. GORDON has still tlie finest Collection 
VV of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Krsetzeri, Lilium Melpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for 5s. Gd.; six for Vs., 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. (id. Lilium 
auratum, these surprise all my customers, specially imported 
Bulbs, 6a., 9 d.. Is., and Is. 6 d. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—WM, GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
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 
to be Let, 
“NEW, RARE AND CHOICE 
FLOWER SEEDS” (Illustrated). 
T HIS most useful and interesting Catalogue, 
which everyone with a Garden or Greenhouse 
should possess, is Now Ready, and is being posted 
to all Customers, and may be had Gratis upon 
application. It includes perhaps the finest list of 
Sterling Novelties ever brought together. A 
Grand Collection of Hardy Florist Flowers, 
a specially fine selection of Hardy Perennials, 
and such as are easily and quickly grown. Green¬ 
house Seeds, all the most popular. Hardy 
Ornamental Grasses, Showy Single-Flowered 
Annuals and Perennials. The Catalogue is beau¬ 
tifully illustrated, and everything very fully described. 
Also, in separate form, and complete, Collection of 
Miscellaneous Bulbs, adapted for spring planting. 
THOMAS S. WADE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, TOTTENHAM, 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. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— “The Gab- 
dens, Sandring-hA-M. — 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 orop. — Chas. Penny, 
l Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
3 Wales.” — Price Six Shillings per 
1bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
' (lor packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
KERR’S CHOICE SEED POTATOS. 
W. KBER 
Is now sending out his CHOICE STOCKS of POTATOS, and 
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. 
#£20S&t‘' 
To the Trade.—Offered by 
H ugh low and co. 
ACACIA ARMATA, splendidly budded, 9s., 12s. dozen. 
ARECA LUTESCENS, 48-pots, fine, 18s. per dozen. 
,, RUBRA, graceful Palm, 1 foot, 10s. per 100. 
ADIANTUM GRACILLIMUM, extra sized, 32-pots, 12s., doz. 
AZALEA INDICA, well budded, 12s., 15s., 18s., 24s., 30s., doz. 
,, single white, just opening flowers, 12s. per dozen. 
CAMELLIAS, well budded, 21s., 24s., 30s. per dozen. 
CARNATIONS, Tree, in bud and flower, 12s., 15s. per dozen. 
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM, in flower and bud, 60s., 75s., 100s. 
per 100. 
ERICA GRACILIS, in flower, strong, 18s., 24s. per dozen. 
„ HYEMALIS, in 48’s, in flower, 9s. per dozen, 60s. per 100. 
EUONYMUS, Golden, for pots, 30s;, 42s., 60s. per 100. 
FICUS ELASTICA, 18s., 21s., 24s., 30s. per dozen. 
GARDENIA RADICANS, in bud, 9s., 12s. per dozen. 
GENISTAS, very fine, 8s., 10s., 12s. per dozen. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 48-pots, 50s., 75s. per 100. 
LATANIA BORBONICA, splendid plants, 18s., 24s., 42s., doz. 
LAURUSTINUS, French White, splendidly budded, 12s., 18s. 
per dozen. 
PELARGONIUMS, Zonal, unnamed, in flower and bud, 30s. 
per 100. 
Clapton Nursery, Leaden, E, 
bIwilliams 
NEW 
TOMATOS. 
POST FREE. 
WILLIAMS’ RED KING. 
The best outdoor Tomato; the best shaped Tomato • 
the best exhibition Tomato. 
Price 2s. 6d. per Packet. 
WILLIAMS’ GOLDEN QUEEN. 
Awarded First Class Certificate at the Chiswick Trials. 
The best Yellow Tomato; the largest Yellow Tomato ; the 
most distinct Yellow Tomato. 
Price 2s. 6d. per Packet. 
WILLIAMS’ NE PLUS ULTRA. 
The largest Red Tomato, weighs from 14 to 20 ozs. each ; 
the richest coloured Tomato; the best flavoured Tomato. 
Price 2s. 6d. per Packet. 
WILLIAMS’ ORANGEFIELD IMPROVED. 
A great improvement on the old form of Orangefield Tomato. 
The most prolific Tomato; the earliest Tomato; the best 
market Tomato. 
Price 6d. per Packet. 
Illustrated Seed Catalogue gratis, and 
post free on application. 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDQN.N. 
Fruit-trees of Fine Quality 
offered to the Trade by 
H ugh low and co. 
APRICOTS, Dwarf Maidens, Moor Park, and others, 
60s. per 100, £27 10s. per 1,000. 
,, Dwarf-trained, 24s. and 80s. per dozen, £9 per 100. 
CHERRIES, Dwarf Maiden (except May Duke), 40s. per 100. 
,, Dwarf-trained, ISs., 21s. per dozen. 
(§,, 2-vear, feathered, 60s. per 100. 
DAMSON, Farleigh Prolific, Dwarf Maiden, 50s., 60s. per 100. 
NECTARINES and PEACHES, Dwarf Maiden, 60s. per 100. 
£27 10s„ per 1000. 
Dwarf-trained, 24s., 30s. per dozen. £8 10s. per 100. 
PEARS, Dwarf Maiden on Pear and Quince, 40s. per 100. 
„ Dwarf-trained, 21s., 24s. per dozen. 
,, Pyramids on Quinces, 50s., 60s. per 100. 
,, 2-year, feathered, on Pear stock, 50s. per 100. 
PLUM'S, Dwarf Maiden, 40s. per 100. 
„ Dwarf-trained, 18s., 21s., 24s. per dozen, £7 per 100. 
„ 2-year, feathered, 50s., 60s. per 100. 
Clapton Nursery, London, E. 
FORTY . 
.Opna- 
FRUIT & 
Forest 
ACRES 
mental 
REES 
Priced. Catalogues .PoslFree. 
j PHEAL&CONS 
We 1# Crawley , ‘Sussex. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
EXTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 to 10 feet, 
-i-J well ripened, prioe 6s. to 7s. Gd. each. Peaohes and 
Nectarines in pots, splendid treesfull of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarue, Sea Eagle, and Neotarino Peach (true to name), 
5s. to 10s. Gd, each." 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
GENERAL SEED CATALOGUE. 
T\f E Lave now published our GENERAL 
V V CATALOGUE of Vegetable 'and Flower Seeds, con¬ 
taining, also, all the best Novelties of the Season. It may be 
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, tV,C, 
Seed and Trial Grounds, Feltbam aMTwiskenbiiia, Middlesex 
