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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
March 7th, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Leelia anceps Schroderiana. Laelia aneeps stella. 
Two New White Lfelia aneeps. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris are 
instructed by Mr. F. SANDER to SELL by AUCTION, 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
TUESDAY next, March 10th, at half-past twelve o’clock pre- 
cisely, a small but especially fine importation of L2ELIA 
ANCEPS SCHRODERIANA,Richb.f., and LADLIA ANCEPS 
STELLA. Both are extremely rare. See Prof. Reichenbach s 
description in Catalogue. 
At the same time will be Sold a fine lot of ODONTOGLOs- 
SUM ALEXANDRA, and many other Odontoglots and other 
Orchids, 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilmm auratum, Roses, Plants, &c. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris win sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, March 11th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 6,000 unusually fine and 
sound bulbs of LILIUM AURATUM and Iris Kempferi 
varieties from Japan in fine condition, 1,000 Standard, Half- 
Standard, and Dwarf Roses of the best sorts from English 
Nurseries, Camellias, Azaleas, Azalea Mollis, Palms, &e., 
from Belgium, African Tuberoses, 3,000 crowns Lily of the 
Valley, and an assortment of hardy English-grown Lilies and 
bulbs, Gladioli, Dahlias, Begonias, Gloxinias, &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Mexican Orchids. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris are 
instructed bv Mr. G. MARRIOTT to SELL by 
AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheap¬ 
side, E.C.Jon FRIDAY next, March 13th, at half-past twelve 
o’clock precisely, the finest importation of MEXICAN 
ORCHIDS that has ever reached this country, consisting of a 
grand lot of lEpidendrum vitellinum majus, E. Parkinsonia- 
num, E. nemorale majus, Cattleya eitrina (fine masses and 
extra large bulbs), Odontoglossnm maculatuin, O. Rossi 
majus, O. eordatum, Oneidium suave, Lselia anceps, L. albida, 
L. majalis, &c.; also a few established ORCHIDS, including 
Cattleya Skinneri alba, Cypripedium vexillarium, Odonto- 
glossuin polyxanthum, and Dendrobium Huttoni, together 
with a large quantity of Orchids in flower. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Sales for Next Week. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
during the ensuing week, as follows, at half-past twelve 
precisely each day: — 
.WEDNESDAY.—Imported and established ORCHIDS, in 
great variety, from Messrs. SHUTTLEWORTH, CAR¬ 
DER & Co., and other growers, and 5,000 LILIUM 
AURATUM. 
WEDNESDAY.—1,500 First-elass ROSES, FRUIT TREES, 
SHRUBS, BORDER PLANTS, BULBS, &c. 
THURSDAY. — Valuable Importations of VANDAS, CAT- 
TLEYAS, yERIDES, and other ORCHIDS, from Mr. F. 
SANDER; 5.000 LILIUM AURATUM. 
SATURDAY. — First-class ROSES, FRUIT TREES, 
SHRUBS, CLIMBERS, BORDER PLANTS, BULBS, 
Ac. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Flowering Orchids. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS begs to announce that his 
next Sale of Flowering Orchids will take place at his 
Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, on WEDNES¬ 
DAY, March 18th. Gentlemen desirous of entering plants for 
this Sale will please send particulars not later than Thursday 
next, March 12tli. 
STOKE PARK, SLOUGH. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Orchids, &e. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS has received instructions to 
SELL by AUCTION, on the premises as above, 
without the least reserve, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, 
March 16th and 17th, at half-past twelve precisely, each day :— 
The Collection of STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS 
formed by E. J. COLEMAN, Esq., comprising fine Standard, 
Half-Standard, and Pyramid Azaleas, Camellias, Orange 
Trees, Eucharis, Crotons, Dracaenas, Greenhouse Rhododen¬ 
drons, &c. Also the Orchids, including many specimen plants 
of Dendrobium nobile, Cattleyas, Lafiias, Odontoglossums, 
Phalsenopsis, Cselogynes, and other species. A quantity of 
Callas, Fuchsias, Primulas, Pelargoniums, Bouvardias, Straw¬ 
berry plants, Ac. 
On view Saturday prior and mornings of Sale, and Catalogues 
had on the premises, or of Mr. J. C. Stevens, 38, King Street, 
Co vent Garden. 
Lovely Lilies and Iris. 
W M. GORDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer the lovely LiUes, 
Szovitzianum, each, Is., Is. 6 d .; Eximium, Is.; Brownii, 2s.; 
Califomiana, 2s. 6(7.; Krameri, Is., Is. 6(7.; Album Kvaetzerii, 
Is.; Tenuifolium, 6s. per doz. Over thirty varieties of 
Japanese Iris, all Hybrids, in all hues and beautifully marked, 
perfectly hardy, greatly admired last season. Six varieties, 9s.; 
twelve for 15s.; the thirty varieties for 30s. Lilium auratum, 
finest possible Bulbs, 4c7., 6(7., 9(7., Is., and Is. 6(7. each. 
Double African Tuberose flowering Bulbs, 2s. 6(7. per doz. 
Tuberose, The Pearl, 4s. per doz. — Address: Twickenham, 
Middlesex. 
F. SANDER & Co., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS. 
An i mm ense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
NEW & CHOICE PLANTS. 
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. 
12 varieties Chrysanthemums, Incurved or Japanese, for 1885 
7s. 6(7. 
12 „ 1884 . 3s. 6(7. 
12 ,, best older sorts. 2s. 6(7. 
12 Double Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums . 3s. 6(7. and 5s. 
12 Splendid Tuberous Begonias, single 2s. Gtf., 3s. 6(7. and 5s. 
12 „ Double varieties. 5s., 7s. 6(7., and 10s. Gd. 
12 Zouals, best sorts, single . 2s. 6 d. and 3s. 6(7. 
12 „ ,, double . 3s. 6(7. and 5s. 
12 Cuttings of above, 6(7. less. 
Choice Elower Seeds :—Begonia, Is. 6(7. single, 2.s. 6c7. double; 
Abutilon, Is. 6(7.; Primulas, from 20 varieties, Is. 6c7.; Cinerarias, 
Is. 6(7.; Single Dahlia, Is. 6(7. Large Packets of each. 
Post free for cash with order. Catalogue one stamp. 
R. OWEN, ELORAL NURSERIES, MAIDENHEAD. 
.^3 h L J< 
JW* FOR PRICES AND ag$ 
DESCRIPTIONS SEE r* 
e illustrated Catalogue • 
POST FREE. m 
f^lviCTORIA & PARADISE 
Gl nurseries /Tj 
UPPER HOLLOWAY/^ 
L0 INI OOM 
NEW SPRING CATALOGUES. 
upon application. 
HARDY PERENNIALS, ILLUSTRATED. 
HARDY FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS- 
HARDY CUMBERS. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
OECHIDS. 
To Landed Proprietors, &e. 
A McINTYRE (late of Victoria Park) is now at 
• liberty to undertake the FORMATION and PLANT¬ 
ING of NEW GARDEN and PARK GROUNDS and 
REMODELLING existing GARDENS. Plans prepared. 
115, Listria Park, Stamford Hill, N. 
JAMES CYPHER, 
EXOTIC NURSERIES, CHELTENHAM. 
N.B. — An inspection respectfully invited. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
EL3DON & CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
Tli' 1 following Catalogues are now ready, and may be liad 
Thoroughly revised, contains many plants not previously 
offered," and includes nothing but really first-class showy 
plants. Also selections of Hardy Terrestial Orchids, Primula 
Sieboldi, Aquatics and Bog Plants, Ornamental Grasses, 
Bamboos, Helleborus, &c„ &c. 
Including Show, Border, Clove, Tree, Yellow ground Carna¬ 
tions, Delphiniums, Phloxes, Pueonies, Violets, Pyrethrums, 
Pinks, &c., &c. 
A most complete Catalogue, including all the really first-class 
varieties of each section and the new ones of the present season. 
One of the most complete ever issued, comprising almost every 
hardy climbing, creeping or trailing plant of real worth. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— "The Gae- 
dexs, Sandhingham. —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. Pexnt, 
Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
Wales.’’ — Pries Six Shillings per 
J? bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
9 (for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
T HOUSANDS of clean, healthy, well-grown Orchids 
at reasonable prices. Priced list on application. 
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 treesfull of bloom buds, including 
Bellegarde, Sea Eagle, and Nectarine Peach (true to name), 
5s. to 10s. 6(7. each. 
G-ENTTTHSLE SEEDS. 
JAS. VEITOH k SONS 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W. 
T HE following CHOICE NOVELTIES of Proved 
Merit and Sterling Quality, should be grown in all 
Gardens:— 
BRUSSELS 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 qualitv. 
”P PT* IP O plrpt I q 75 
NEW CAULIFLOWER, Veitch’s Pearl. 
The best main crop variety for general use, pure white heads 
of fine texture, medium size, and finest quality; perfectlv 
distinet and very desirable. " 1 
~Pfxr» "Po plrpt O 9 ft/d 
CABBAGE LETTUCE, Veitch’s Perfect Gem. 
First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society 
A most distinct, compact-growing varietv, of a rich deep '<n-een 
colour, forming very early a close solid heart, beautifully 
crisp, juicy, and tender, and of excellent flavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
LETTUCE, Veitch’s Superb White Cos. 
The largest and best self-folding variety in cultivation of 
superior quality, very crisp and fine flavoured. 
Ppr "Po plrpf 1 o ft rl 
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 brielit 
.scarlet colour; flesh firm and solid, of finest quality, excellent 
flavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
NEW VEGETABLE MARROW, Pen-y-Byd. 
(THE BEST IN THE WORLD). 
First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society, ami 
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 anv yet in 
commerce; the fruit, averaging about 6 ins. in diameter’, is of 
handsome globular form, creamy white iu 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. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS. 
The Largest Stock in the Trade. 
Catalogues ox Applicatiox. 
W. & j a BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, near MANCHESTER. 
TOMATOS. 
ACME, ’ 
Apple-shaped, very prolific. 
DEDHAM FAVOURITE, 
Apple-shaped, very prolific. 
ABUNDANCE, 
A grand variety, heavy cropper. 
VICK’S CRITERION, 
Rich coral red, very handsome. 
HATHAWAY’S EXCELSIOR, 
Early and prolific. 
TROPHY, 
Very fine American variety. 
GLAMORGAN, 
Rather ribbed, fine variety, and prolific. 
Special offer per ounce or per pound of above fine varieties of 
Tomato on application. 
CATALOGUE of all the best Yegetable and Flower Seeds, 
free by post. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, 
Seed axd Brim Merchaxts, 
EXETER STREET, STRAND, W.C. 
G ISHURST COMPOUND. — Used by leading 
gardeners since 1S59 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips, 
Green Fly, and other Blight. 1 to 2 ozs. to the gallon of soft 
water, 4 to 16 ozs. as winter dressing for Vines and Orchard 
House Trees, and in lather from the cake against American 
blight. Has outlived many preparations intended to supersede 
it. Boxes—Is., 3s., and 10s. 6(7. 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
wet ground. Boxes—6r7. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from PRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
Loxdox. 
