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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Jan. 31st, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT, SALE No. G836. 
"White Leelia Anceps, in magnificent masses. 
M E. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
by order of Messrs. Shut tie worth, Carder & Co., on W LDiNhS- 
DAY next, February 4th, at half-past twelve precisely, a grand, 
importation of the beautiful and rare "WHITE LAiiLlA 
ANCEPS, including magnificent masses with several hundred 
bulbs in splendid condition. The finest importation ever 
introduced. See dried flowers. . TT .„ 
Also ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM (ALEXANDRA!), 
the finest type possible to collect, grand masses and m splendid 
condition. . T t * 
CATTLEYA TRIANI/E, from a new district LA5L1A 
AUTUMNALIS (received as atrorubens), E2ELIA ACUMI¬ 
NATA and ONCIDIUM KRAMERIANUM. 
On view morning of Sale, and C atalogues had. _ 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6837. 
Leelia Anceps, new white type. 
M B, J. 0. STEVENS wiU SELL by AUCTION 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
by order of Mr. F. SANDER, on THURSDAY next, February 
6th, at half-past twelve precisely, a truly grand importation 
of a magnificent LTELI A ANCEPS, white type. The flowers 
are very large and fine, petals very broad and pure white, and 
the flowers are nearly 6 ins. across, lip pure white, the throat 
dark crimson, veined and blotched, the colouring being most 
vivid. A large quantity of dried flowers on view will convey 
an adequate idea of the’ great beauty and value of this species. 
The plants were collected by Mr. Arnold and are in grand 
order, great masses being among them. 
At the same time will be sold a fine light-coloured form of 
LJELIA ANCEPS, Mr. Bartholomaeus, who collected this 
lot in a new locality, writes that the flowers are large, sepals 
and petals rose, lip very light coloured, in some varieties almost 
white, throat crimson veined. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
, TUESDAY NEXT. 
Odontoglossum Alexandras. 
M ESSES. PEOTHEEOE & MOEEIS will include 
in their SALE at the Central Auction Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY next, February 3rd, by 
order of Mr. E. SANDER, a grand lot of Odontoglossum 
Alexandra. The collector writes, “These are the finest 
varieties ever sent home. They are from a new locality, 
flowers very large and round. Many deedly blotched and 
spotted forms will be among them.” 
On view morning of Sale and Catalogues had. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
New’white type of Leelia anceps.—Leelia anceps 
Sanderiana. 
Most beautiful novelty discovered and sent home by Mr. 
Arnold, who came across a batch in full bloom, and every 
plant found is offered. This magnificent Laelin has the lip 
similar to Dawsoni, it being pure white with two crimson- 
purple blotches divided by a white line. The petals are very 
broad and pure white, and the flower altogether of large size, 
as many as six were seen on spikes. The importation is in 
grand order, enormous masses among them, some with 
upwards of 300 bulbs and 10 ft. and more in circumference. 
The dried flowers will convey an idea of the beanty of the 
species. 
M esses, peotheeoe & mobbis have 
received instructions from Mr. F. SANDER to SELL 
the above splendid Novelty at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY Next, February 3rd. 
On view morning of Sale, and catalogues. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
The Fallowfield Collection of Orchids. 
M esses, peotheeoe & mobbis are 
favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at 
their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
TUESDAY r next, February 3rd, at half-past twelve o’clock 
precisely, the Final Portion of this important Collection of 
Established Orchids, including amongst other fine species— 
Masdevallia ignea 
geana 
Macrura 
Massan- 
Cypripedium 
Winniana 
Roezli 
and many others 
meirax, fine 
hybrid 
euryandum, 
splendid plant 
Crossianum 
Ashburtianum 
Aerides odoratum nobilis 
,, „ purpurescens 
,, maculosum, true and 
rare 
Odontoglossum Alexandrse, 
superb variety 
in flower 
„ mulus 
„ aspersum 
,, eitrosmum 
roseum 
Cattleya Sanderianum 
,, calumata, fine hybrid 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilium auratum, Roses, and Bulbs. 
M esses, peotheeoe & mobbis win sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Auction Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, February 4th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 10,000 unusually fine 
bulbs of Lilium auratum (including 1,000 gigantic roots), just 
received from Japan in splendid condition; 2,000 double 
African Tuberoses, 2,000 Berlin Crowns Lily of the Yalley, an 
assortment of hardy English-grown Lilies (including extraor¬ 
dinary bulbs of L. giganteum, L. superbum, L. Humboldti), 
400 Standard Roses of the best named sorts from an English 
Nursery, Carnations, Christmas Roses, a variety of Bulbs for 
the Garden and Greenhouse, and a consignment of Conifer 
Seeds from California, 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Very Valuable Importations. 
M esses, peotheeoe & moeeis are 
instructed by Mr. E. SANDER to SELL by AUCTION, 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
FRIDAY next, February 6th, at half-past twelve o’clock 
precisely, a very grand importation of the beautiful golden- 
yellow flowered Anguloa Clovvesi, and a large importation of 
Odontoglossum pescatorei, Odontoglossum hastilabium, Ada 
aurantiaca, Stanhopea eburnea, and the magnificent Maxil- 
laria Sanderiana, also many Cattleyas and Odontoglossums. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Important to Florists, Nurserymen, Market 
Growers, and Others. 
T O BE LET ON LEASE, or SOLD with 
possession, the valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, known 
as Osborn’s Nursery, Sunbury, Middlesex, comprising 17 
acres of excellent Land, with Dwelling-house, Stabling, Sheds 
and all the extensive range of modern and recently erected 
Greenhouses. The Estate having a frontage of 1,100 ft. to the 
high road, possesses a great prospective value for Building 
Purposes. 
Full particulars may be obtained of Messrs. PROTHEROE 
& MORRIS, Auctioneers, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS. 
W M. GOEDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Kraetzeri, Lilium Melpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for 5s. 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 13s.; the thirty varieties 
for 30s. Lilium Humboltii, each Is., Is. 6(7., 2s. 6a. Lilium 
auratum, these surprise all my customers, specially imported 
Bulbs, 6(7., 9d., Is., and Is. 6(7. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—WM. GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
Will Shortly be Published. 
i ( YY HEY SAN THE MUM S AND THEIR CUL- 
VJ TURE,” by J. Bradxer, of Arley Hill Nursery, 
Bristol. Price Is. Post-free, Is. 1(7. 
Full particulars of treatment, from ths time of taking 
cuttings to staging plants and blooms for show.—Orders can 
now be booked by CLINKER. & TITE, Yeovil. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
R EADY in a few weeks, MANY THOUSANDS of 
ROOTED CUTTINGS, from a choice collection of all 
the best varieties, ready for potting and growing on for 
Exhibition or decorative purposes, for which orders are now 
being booked. Satisfaction guaranteed, and none better can 
be had. My selection 2s. per doz. For purchaser’s selection 
see Catalogue, post free, four stamps. 
SINGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
All growers of plants for decorative purposes should possess 
a few of these useful varieties. They are very free bloomers 
and can be had in bloom as late as January. Rooted cuttings 
ready in a few weeks. For further particulars see Catalogue, 
which gives full directions as to cultivation of the above, and 
will he found the best guide for amateurs—post free, four 
stamps, from 
W. E. BOYCE, E.R.H.S., Yerbury Road, Holloway, London. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—JOHN FAIEEY (Secre- 
vJ tary of North Kent Chrysanthemum Association) 
offers strong, hardy cuttings, choicest varieties, Japanese, 
Incurved, Iteflexed, Anemone, and Pompone, true to name. 
25, twelve varieties, 2s. 6(7.; 50, twenty-five varieties, 4s. ; 
100, fifty varieties, 7s. 6(7. free.—J. FAIREY, Florist, Old 
Dover Road, Gravesend. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will he 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit receivedevery 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, 
ia Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
j Wales.”—Price Six Shillings per 
J bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
• (for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
GLADIOLI, DAHLIAS, 
Direct from the Growers, 
ANT. R00ZEN & SON, 
OVERVEEN, near HAARLEM, HOLLAND. 
O UE AUTUMN CATALOGUE of the above for 
18S1-1885, containing all the New Varieties, is now 
ready, and will be forwarded, post free, on application to 
our Agents, Messrs. MERTENS & CO., 3, Cross Lane, 
London, E.C. 
POPULAR GARDEN SEEDS 
AT 
POPULAR PRICES. 
ALL NEW AND GENUINE. 
See SPRING CATALOGUE, Post Free, from 
BENJAMIN SODDY, Seedsman, 
243, WALWORTH ROAD, LONDON, S.E. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
E XTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 ft. to 10 ft., 
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. 6(7. each. 
ELSDON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
SEEDS! SEEDS!! SEEDS!!! 
Before purchasing your Sprine supplv, send for 
DANIELS’ 
Illustrated Guide toe 
AMATEUR GARDENERS. 
Magnificent Coloured Illustrations of 
Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables, 
101 pages beautifully illustrated letterpress. This Catalogue 
may justly be termed the 
G-EM OF THE SEASON. 
Price Is., post-free. Gratis to Customers. 
DANIELS BROS., Seed Merchants, NORWICH. 
VEGETABLES FLOWER 
Seeds 
in im W W- Two Stamps 
Descriptive Catalogue^Cullura! Guide 
I PHEAL&C0NS 
W a Crawley Sussex. 
The Largest 
road Bean the World 
CARTERS’ 
LEVIATHAN, 
Per Pint, 2s., 
Post Free, 2/6. 
Per Packet, 6d., 
Post Free. 
Pods have been 
grown 21 inches 
in length. 
Seedsmen by 
Royal Warrant 
To H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 
237 & 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON. 
CARTERS’ 
B. S. WILLIAMS’ 
CHOICE MIXED 
SINGLE DAHLIA. 
Per packet, Is. 
Saved from the finest named 
varieties. 
Victoria & Paradise Nurseries j 
Upper Holloway, London, N. 
“NEW, BABE AND CHOICE 
FLOWER SEEDS” (Illustrated). 
T HIS most useful and interesting Catalogue, 
which everyone with a Garden or Greenhouse 
should possess, is Now Beady, 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 beautifully illustrated, 
and everything very fully described. 
Also, in separate form, a complete Collection of 
Miscellaneous Bulbs, adapted for spring planting. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
KERR’S CHOI CE SE ED POTATOS. 
W. KERR 
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. 
