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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Feb. 7th, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Imported and Established Orchids. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY next, February 10th, at 
half-past twelve o’clock precisely, a remarkably fine importa- 
tion of ODONTOGLOSSUM ALEXANDRAS of the best type 
and in superb masses, LiELIA. ANCEPS ALBA (in flower), 
L.ELIA ANCEPS, varieties in flower, and ODONTO- 
GLOSSUM ROSSI MAJUS, splendid varieties m flower, 
from Messrs. Fred. Horsman & Co., Colchester. Also a fine 
lot of ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS from various owners 
including MASDEVALLIA MACRURA, CATTLEAA 
SKINNER1 ALBA, L. ELEGANS ALBA, CATTLEYA 
EXON I Eh SI', and many other rare and fine specimens, and 
a fine plant of Lselia anceps Williamsiana, with ten bulbs in 
flower. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilium auratum, Plants, and Hoses. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win sell 
’by AUCTION, at. their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, February 11th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 10,000 very fine bulbs of 
LILIUM AURATUM, just arrived from Japan in splendid 
condition; a consignment of AZALEA INDICA and MOLLIS, 
RHODODENDRONS, PALMS of sorts, DRACiENAS, and 
other Plants from Belgium; 400 STANDARD and other 
ROSES Ifrom a well-known English Nursery; 2,000 Berlin 
Crowns LILY OF THE VALLEY; 2,000 double AFRICAN 
TUBEROSES; 1,030 GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS of 
sorts; CHRISTMAS ROSES; a fine assortment of the best 
varieties of hardy English-grown LILIES; the beautiful 
L. NEIGHERRENSE. and various Plants and Bulbs. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Sales for Next Week. 
M E. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
during the coming week as follows, at half-past twelve 
precisely each day 
MONDAY.—5,000 LILIUM AURATUM, 7,000 LILY OF 
THE VALLEY, 10,000 TUBEROSES, 3,000 GLADIOLI, 
and other Bulbs. 
WEDNESDAY—1,200 First-class ROSES, 800 FRUIT- 
TREES of sorts, Shrubs, Border Plants, Bulbs, &c.. 
THURSDAY.—Valuable Importations of ORCHIDS from 
Messrs. SHUTTLEWORTH, CARDER & Co., and 
several cases of Araucarias, as received. 
SATURDAY. — ROSES, FRUIT - TREES, SHRUBS, 
CLIMBERS, BORDER PLANTS, LILIES, GLA- 
DIOLI, and other Bulbs. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6S4.3. 
White Leelia Anceps, in magnificent masses. . 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
by order of Messrs. Shuttleworth, Carder & Co., on THURS¬ 
DAY next,[February 12th, at half-past twelve precisely, a grand 
importation of the beautiful and. rare white LEelia Anceps, 
including magnificent masses many of them with several 
hundred bulbs in splendid condition, the finest importation 
ever introduced. See dried flowers. Also Odontoglossum 
crispum (Alexandra), the finest type possible to collect, grand 
masses and in splendid condition. Oncidium Kramerianum, 
with perfect leaves; Cattleya Trianse, Laelia species found 
growing with the white Lafiia, very distinct looking; L. 
autumnalis, received as atrorubens; Epidendrum memorale, 
&c. Also Established Masdevallia raoemosa Crossii, M. 
Shuttleworthii, M. Troohilus, M. Schlimii, M. macrura, and 
M. Harryana, 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS. 
W M. GORDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Kraetzeri, Lilium Melpomene, Lilium Brownii, 
for os. 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. Gd., 2s. 6 d. 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, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
GENUINE SEEDS. 
VEITCH’S COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS, 
Suited to all requirements, 
UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY, 
UNSURPASSED FOR LIBERALITY 
IN MAGNIFICENT MASSES. 
JAS. VEITCH & SONS 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W. 
The “Chelsea” Collection of 
Vegetable Seeds, 
At 11s. 6d., 14s. 6d., 20s., and 40s. each. 
These collections comprise only the most approved varieties in 
their various classes, and yield a constant supply of the best 
vegetables throughout the year. 
The “Chelsea” Collections 
of Flower Seeds, 
At 5s., 10s., 14s. 6d., and 20s. each. 
These collections contain only the most easily cultivated, 
attractive and showy varieties, and produce a succession of 
beautiful flowers. 
Veitch’s New Rotates. 
M.P. 
A grand round white variety, enormous cropper and thorough 
disease-resister, of splendid table quality. 
1 lb. Is. 9d., 2 lbs. 3s., 4 lbs. 5s. 3d. (free by post). 
MISS FOWLER. 
A handsome white Kidney, very prolific, and of first-rate 
quality. 
1 lb. 2s., 2 lbs. 3s. 6d., 4 lbs. 6s. 3d. (free by post). 
Eor particulars of above and other choice Vegetable and Elower 
Seeds and Potatos, see Seed Catalogue for 1885, forwarded 
gratis and post free on application. 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W. 
SEEDS! SEEDS!! SEEDS!!! 
Before purchasing your Spring supply, send for 
DANIELS’ 
Illustrated Guide eob 
AMATEUR GARDENERS. 
Magnificent Coloured Illustrations of 
Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables, 
10-1 pages beautifully illustrated letterpress. This Catalogue 
may justly be termed the 
GEM OF THE SEASON. 
Price Is., post-free. Gratis to Customers. 
DANIELS BROS., Seed Mefchants, NORWICH. 
F. SANDER & Go., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS. 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
THURSDAY NEXT.—(Sale No. 6843. ) 
WHITE LiELIA ANCEPS 
TV/TR. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms, 28, King Street, 
-B-L Covent Garden, by order of Messrs. Shuttleworth, Carder & Co., on THUKSDAY NEXT, 
February 12th, at half-past 12 o’clock precisely, a grand importation of the beautiful and rare WHITE L.ELIA 
ANCEPS, including magnificent masses, many of them with several hundred bulbs, in splendid condition. 
The finest importation every introduced. (See dried flowers.) 
Also ODONTOGLOSSUM CEISPUM (ALEXANDRA) the finest type possible to collect, grand masses, 
and in splendid condition; ONCIDIUM KRAMERIANUM, with perfect leaves; CATTLEYA TEIAN.E; 
LiELIA, species found growing with the white L.ELIA, very distinct looking; L. AUTUMNALIS (received as 
ATRORUBENS) ; EPIDENDRUM NEMORALE, &c. 
Also established MASDEVALLIA RAOEMOSA CROSSI, M. SHUTTLEWORTHII, M. TROCHILUS, 
M. SCHLIMII, M. MACRURA, and M. HARRYANA. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
SUTTON’S 
By Royal Warrant 
Seedsmen to 
H.M. 
The Queen. 
BY 
PARCEL 
POST. 
By Royal Warrant 
Seedsmen to 
H.R.H. the PRIXCE 
OF WALES. 
SEEDS 
SUTTON’S 
COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS, 
SENT FREE BY PARCEL POST 
TO ANT AN DRESS IN THE EXITED KINGDOM. 
SUTTON’S 25s. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE SEEDS 
Containing 61 favourite varieties, sent free by 
parcel post on receipt of a remittance for ‘23s. 9d. 
SUTTON’S 30s. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE and FLOWER SEEDS 
Containing 64 varieties of Vegetable Seeds and 
,rs. ofFlc ~ ' ■ 
24 vars 
on reoeipt of a remittance for 
ower Seeds, sent free by parcel post 
28s. 6d. 
SUTTON’S 17s. 6d. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE SEEDS 
Containing 50 favourite varieties, sent free by 
parcel post on receipt of a remittance for ... ' 16s. 8d. 
SUTTON’S 22s. 6d. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE and ELOWER SEEDS 
Containing 50 varieties of Vegetable Seeds and 
24 vars. of Flower Seeds, sent free by parcel 
post on receipt of a remittance for . 21s. 6d. 
SUTTON’S 10s. 6d. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE SEEDS 
Containing 40 favourite varieties, sent free by 
parcel post on receipt of a remittance for ...' 10s. 
SUTTON’S 14s. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE and ELOWER SEEDS 
Containing 40 varieties of Vegetable Seeds and 
s. of 
18 vars. of Flower Seeds, sent free by parcel 
post on receipt of a remittance for . 
13s. 4d. 
SUTTON’S 7s. 6d. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE SEEDS 
Containing 30 favourite varieties, sent free by 
parcel post on receipt of a remittance for ...' 7s. 6d. 
SUTTON’S 10s. COLLECTION of VEGE¬ 
TABLE and FLOWER SEEDS 
Containing 30 varieties of Vegetable Seeds and 
). of ™ 
12 vars. of Flower Seeds, sent free by parcel 
post on receipt of a remittance for 
9s. 6d. 
SUTTON’S 
“POCKET GARDEN CALENDAR,” 
“ A useful little work.” 
Post Free to any address for One Stamp. 
Sbedsmen by Royal Warrant to H.M. the Queen, 
AND ALSO THE FIRST SEEDSMEN BY SPECIAL IVARRANT 
to H.R.H. the Prince op Wares. 
READING. 
