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Feb. 21st, 1885. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Orchids in Flower. 
M esses, peotheroe & mobeis win .sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 08, 
Cheapside, E.C., on TUESDAY next, February 24tli, at half¬ 
past twelve o’clock precisely, ORCHIDS in flower and bud 
tions, inclui 
from various collections, 
Cattleya Trianse, 70 plants, 
including many fine showy 
specimens 
Ccelogyne cristata, true Chats- 
worth variety; several 
plants 
hiding 
Odontoglossum Alexandra?, 
many fine varieties 
Lycaste Skinneri alba, with 
seven bulbs and five flowers 
La?lia anceps varieties 
Dendrobium Ainsworthi 
Odontoglossum species. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilium auratum, Roses, Plants, &c. 
M essrs, peotheeoe & morris wm sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, February 25th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 6,000 very fine and sound 
bulbs of LILIUM AURATUM, just received from Japan; 
2,000 double AFRICAN TUBEROSES; 1,100 Standard, Half- 
Standard, and Dwarf ROSES from English Nurseries; AZALEA 
MOLLIS, AZALEA INDICA, FERNS, and PALMS, from 
Belgium; a consignment of PANCRATIUMS and AMARYL¬ 
LIS, received direct from the West Indies ; an assortment of 
hardy English-grown LILIES, CARNATIONS, GLADIOLI, 
DA it LIAS, BEGONIAS, GLOXINIAS, and a variety of 
hardy Plants and Bulbs. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
M esses, peotheeoe & mobeis are 
instructed by Mr. F. SANDER to SELL by AUCTION, 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
FRIDAY Next, February 27th, at half-past twelve o’clock 
precisely, an extra fine importation of CATTLEYA MAXIMA, 
Backhouse’s variety, containing some extra large masses, the 
old spikes show up to 9 and 10 flower seats; a fine lot of the 
lovely Cattleya chocoensis, Laelia anceps; white type, in first- 
class condition and compact well-shaped pieces; Oncidium 
Phaltenopsis, unusually fine; O. loxense; O. maeranthum, 
Odontoglossum cristatellum, extra large pieces; also a splendid 
importation of Mexican Orchids, consisting of Odontoglossum 
Insleayi Leopardinum, Oncidium tigrinum, Ltelia autumnalis, 
&c., together with a fine lot of Odontoglossum Alexandra?, 
unequalled type; and about 150 lots of valuable established 
Orchids, from a well-known private collection, including many 
rare and fine species. 
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, 
drn'ing the coming week, as follows, at half-past twelve 
precisely each day 
MONDAY. — 5,000 5 LILIUM AURATUM, from Japan, 
TUBEROSES, Home-grown LILIES, TIGRIDIAS, and 
other Bulbs. 
WEDNESDAY.—ROSES, FRUIT TREES. SHRUBS, and 
CLIMBERS, BORDER PLANTS, HARDY ROOTS of 
Sorts, &e. 
THURSDAY.—Imported ORCHIDS, from Messrs. SHUT- 
TLEWORTH & Co., FERNS from New Zealand, and 
5,000 LILIUM AURATUM. 
SATURDAY.—ROSES, FRUIT TREES, CARNATIONS, 
PICOTEES, and other Herbaceous Plants, Bulbs, &c. 
On Hew mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
LOVELY LILIES AND IRIS. 
W M. GOEDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer. The three lovely Lilies, 
Lilium album Krtetzeri, 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 15s.; the thirty varieties 
for 30s. Lilium Humboltii, each Is., Is. 6c?., 2s. 6 d. Lilium 
auratum, these surprise all my customers, specially imported 
Bulbs, 6d., 9c?., Is., and Is. 6(7. each. Special terms to the 
trade.—WM. GORDON, Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
See previous Advertisements. 
F. SANDER & Co., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GEOWEBS & IMPORTERS, 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
PHACELSA CAMPANULARIA. 
First-Class Certificate, R.H.S. 
FERNS A JPEOIAUTY. 
HUNDREDS.OF THOUSANDS OF 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS, 
The Largest Stock in the-Txade. 
Catalogues o-.v Application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FEEN NURSERY, 
SALE, near MANCHESTER. 
CUTBUSH’S 
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, 
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, 
1, Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
ilWales.” —Price Six Shillings per 
bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
(for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
E XTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 ft. to 10 ft., 
well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. 6d. each. Peaches and 
Nectarines in pots, splendid trees full of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarde, Sea Eagle, and Nectarine Peach (true to name), 
os. to 10s. 6(7. each. 
ELSDON & CO,, 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
GENrcriNTE SEEDS. 
JAS. VEITCH & SONS 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W. 
-I—'—j-;-■ 
T HE following CHOICE NOVELTIES of Proved 
Merit and Sterling Quality, should be grown in all 
Gardens:— 
3RUSSELS SPROUTS, Veitch’s Exhibition. 
Unequalled for exhibition or for general use. The stems are 
entirely covered from top to bottom with large, firm solid 
sprouts, which are of remarkably fine quality. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
NEW CAULIFLOWER, Veitch’s Pearl. 
The best main crop variety for general use, pure white heads 
of fine texture, medium size, and finest quality; perfectly 
distinct and very desirable. 
Ppp |-»q plrpf Oq A/J 
CABBAGE LETTUCE, Veitch’s Perfect Gem. 
First-ctass Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society 
A most distinct, compact-growing variety, of a ric-h deep green 
colour, forming very early a close solid heart, beautifully 
crisp, juicy, and tender, and of excellent flavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 0d. 
LETTUCE, Veitch’s Superb White Cos. 
The largest and best self-folding variety in cultivation of 
superior quality, very crisp and fine flavoured. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
NEW TOMATO, Hackwood Park Prolific. 
Two First-class Certificates. Royal Horticultural Society. 
The finest Tomato in cultivation for exhibition or main crop, 
enormously prolific, handsome large smooth fruit of bright 
scarlet colour ; flesh firm and solid, of finest quality, excellent 
flavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
NEW VEGETABLE MARROW, Pen-y-Bvd, 
(THE BEST IN THE WORLD). 
First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society, and 
First-class Certificate, International Exhibition, Dundee. 
This new, most distinct, and exceedingly prolific variety is by 
far the best of Mr. Muir’s hybrids, and superior to any yet in 
commerce; the fruit, averaging about 6 ins. in diameter! is of 
handsome globular form, creamy white in colour, of finest 
table quality and particularly delicate flavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
ALL PACKETS FREE BY POST. 
For particulars of above and other choice Seeds, see Catalogue 
forwarded gratis and post free on application. 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W. 
WARE’S Perennials (Hardy). 
WARE’S Florists’ Flowers (Hardy). 
WARE’S Chrysanthemums. 
WARE’S Climbers (Hardy). 
The above new Catalogues will he ready in a few days; they 
are each full of interest in their own particular way. 
THE 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF PERENNIALS 
Has been thoroughly revised, and contains many beautiful 
plants never previously offered, and the whole of' the plants 
enumerated are without an exception of the highest worth. 
Nothing but really useful showy plants are retained. 
THE 
CATALOGUE OF HARDY FLORISTS’ FLOWERS 
Consists of all the best varieties of each family, including 
Show, Border, Clove, Tree and Yellow ground'Carnations, 
Delphinums, Phloxes, Paeonies, Pinks, Pvrethrums, Violets, 
&e., &c. 
THE 
CATALOGUE OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
F OE description of this splendid NEW ANNUAL, 
with large hell-shaped flowers of the deepest satiny- 
blue, price Is. per packet, see the Thirtieth Edition of W. 
THOMPSON’S Descriptive CATALOGUE of FLOWER 
SEEDS. It comprises more than 2,000 Species and Varieties, 
and includes many Choice and Rare Seeds not to be procured 
elsewhere. 
Amateurs of Hardy Perennial and Alpine Plants should send 
for it without delay. 
34, TAVERN STREET, IPSWICH. 
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 & GO. 
Very cordially and respectfully solicit an insiiection by all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, E. 
INHERE SHALLWE GET THE' 
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LKmmN ps 
H.CANNELL & SONS 
W THE HOME OFFLOWERS 
SWANLE Y. KENT. 
Pern Eronds from New Zealand. 
L ADIES who require Fronds of very choice, well- 
preserved New Zealand FERNS, for making Fern 
Albums, Screens, &c., should apply at once to Mr. BORRI- 
SON, 147, George Street, Blackfriars Road, S.E., who has just 
returned from New Zealand with a splendid consignment.— 
Sixty different sorts. 
Ladies waited upon at their own residences by appointment. 
Is a most complete one, including all the really first-class 
varieties of each section, and the new ones of the present 
season. 
THE 
CATALOGUE OF CLIMBERS 
Is one of the most complete ever issued, comprising almost 
every known hardy climbing, creeping, or trailing plant of 
real worth. 
Copies of any of the above Catalogues may be had 
upon application. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
