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SALES BY AUCTION. 
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 
^VEDN^SDAY.—A choice and extensive Collection of 
ORCHIDS in Flower, including many rare species 
WEDNESDAY.—GREENHOUSE PLANTS fromGhent, 
ROSES, FRUIT TREES, BORDER PLANTS, BULBS, 
THURSDAY.—Importations of two new white forms of 
L/ELIA ANCEPS, ORCHIDS from the Roraima, &c„ 
from Mr. F. SANDER. T , T1TTrm m-c-pi/a 
SATURDAY. - First - class ROSES FRU IT ™EES, 
SHRUBS, BORDER PLANTS, LILIUMS, GLADIOLI, 
&c. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
STOKE PARK, SLOUGH. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants, Orchids, &c. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS has received instructions to 
SELL by AUCTION, on the premises as aho-re, 
without the least reserve, on MONDAY and TUESDA1, 
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, Lselias, Odontoglossums, 
Phalaenopsis, Caelogynes, and other species. A quantity of 
Callas, Fuchsias, Primulas, Pelargoniums, Bouvardias, Straw¬ 
berry plants, &c. , _ , . 
On view Saturday prior and mornings of Sale, and Catalogues 
had on the premises, or of Mr. J. C. Stevens, 38, King Street, 
Covent Garden. 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Lselia aneeps, white type. Odontoglossum 
M essrs, protheroe & morris are 
instructed by Messrs. SHUTTLEWORTH, CARDER 
and Co., to SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 
67 and 68, Cheapsiae, E.O., on TUESDAY' next, March 17th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, fine masses of the A\ hite 
1/telia aneeps and Odontoglossum Alexandra of the best type 
in splendid condition. Trichopilia suavis, Chysis a urea, 
Masdevallia Harryana, M. chimera, M. racemosa Crossi, M. 
Shuttleworthi, Oncidiirm Krameri, established Odontoglossum 
Pescatorei, and Alexandra, a few established Orchids in¬ 
cluding a large plant of Laelia aneeps with over 100 bulbs. 
Terrestrial Orchids and fine bulbs of the rare Plagiolirion 
Horsmani, and Callipsehye aurantiaca. 
On view morning of Sale and Catalogues had. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Lilium auratum, Hoses, Plants, &e. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris wrn sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, March 18th, 
at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 6,000 unusually fine and 
sound bulbs of Lilium auratum and 30 varieties of Iris 
Kempferi, just received from Japan in fine condition, 1,000 
Standard, Half-Standard, and Dwarf Roses of the best sorts 
from an English Nursery, English-grown Camellias, Palms, 
Arums, Gardenias, Rhododendrons, Pinks, &c., African 
Tuberoses, 3,000 Berlin 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. 
PRIDAY NEXT. 
Very Valuable Importations. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris are 
instructed bv Mr. F. SANDER to SELL by 
AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheap- 
side, E.C., on FRIDAY next, March 20th, at half-past twelve 
o’clock precisely, a grand impoi'tation of Cattleya Mossire, 
and the beautiful Vanda Sanderiana, Aerides Lawrencse and 
Leeana, Phalaenopsis species, a splendid lot of Mexican 
Orchids, and other Orchids of value. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
To Landed Proprietors, &c. 
A McINTYRE (late of Victoria Park) is now at 
. liberty to undertake the PORMATION and PLANT¬ 
ING of NEW GARDEN and PARK GROUNDS and 
REMODELLING existing GARDENS. Plans prepared. 
115, Listria Park, Stamford Hill, N. 
Lovely Lilies and Iris. 
W M. GORDON has still the finest Collection 
of these. Buy of the Importer the lovely Lilies, 
Szovitzianum, each, Is., Is. 6 d. ; Eximium, Is.; Brownii, 2s. ; 
Californiana, 2s. Gd. ; Krameri, Is., Is. Gd.; Album Krsetzerii, 
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 vai'ieties for 30s. Lilium auratum, 
finest possible Bulbs, 4 cl., Gd., 9d., Is., and Is. (id. each. 
Double African Tuberose flowering Bulbs, 2s. Gd. per doz. 
Tuberose, The Pearl, 4s. per doz.—Address: Twickenham, 
Middlesex. 
F, SANDER & CO., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS, 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
Farms, Estates, Residences. 
Any one desirous of Renting a Farm or Residence, or 
Purchasing an Estate, can have copies of the 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
March 14th, 1885. 
NEW & CHOICE PLANTS. 
STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. 
Chrysanthemums. 
12 varieties, Incurved and Japanese, for 1885 . 7s. Gd. 
12 „ „ „ 1884 . 3s. Gd. 
12 ,, best older do.2s. Gd. 
12 Double Ivv-leaved Pelai'goniums . 3s. Gd. and 5s. 
12 Splendid Tuberous Begonias, single 2s. Gd., 3s. Gd. and os. 
12 „ Double varieties. 5s., 7s. Gd. and 10s. Gd. 
12 Zonals, best sorts, single . 2s. Gd. and 3s. Gd. 
12 ,, „ double . 3s. Gd. and 5s. 
12 Cuttings of above, Gd. Ies9. 
Choice Elower Seeds :—Begonia, Is. Gd. single, 2s. 6d. double; 
Abutilon, Is. Gd. ; Primulas, from 20 varieties, Is. Gd. ; Cinerarias, 
Is. Gd. ; Single Dahlia, Is. Gd. Large Packets of each. 
Post free for cash with order. Catalogue one stamp. 
R. OWEN, FLORAL NURSERIES, MAIDENHEAD. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK 
New SPRING CATALOGUES. 
upon application. 
HARDY FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
HARDY CLIMBERS. 
( Where shall we get the 
LRVFk\U\_N KX 
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H.CANNELL& SONS 
THEHOMEOF FLOWERS 
SWANLEY: KENT. 
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. 
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 he compared with yours, 
which I have used for the last twenty 
years without once failing a quick 
and good crop. — Chas. Penny, 
.Gardener to H.R.H. The Prince of 
MWales.’’ — Price Six Shillings per 
p bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
' (for packing), One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
The following Catalogues are now ready, and may be had 
HARDY PERENNIALS, ILLUSTRATED. 
Including Show, Border, Clove, Tree, Yellow ground Carna¬ 
tions, Delphiniums, Phloxes, Pceonies, Violets, Pyrethrums, 
Pinks, &c., &c. 
One of the most complete ever issued, comprising almost every 
hardy climbing, creeping or trailing plant of real worth. 
THOMAS S. WARE, 
HALE FARM NURSERIES, 
TOTTENHAM, LONDON, 
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 
Counties Herald always contains large numbers of advertise¬ 
ments relating to Barms, Estates, and Residences for Sale and 
to be Let. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, 
Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
EXETER STREET, STRAND,! W.C. 
GENUINE SEEDS. 
Thoroughly revised, contains many plants not previously 
offered and includes nothing but really first-class showy 
plants.’ Also selections of Hardy Tei'restial Orchids, Primula 
Sieboldi, Aquatics and Bog Plants, Ornamental Grasses, 
Bamboos, Helleborus, &e„ &c. 
A most complete Catalogue, including all the really first-class 
varieties of each section and the new ones of the present season. 
Special offer per ounce or per pound of above fine varieties of 
Tomato on application. 
CATALOGUE of all the best Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 
free by post. 
JAS. VESTQH & 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 quality. 
Dpri Pfl plrpt 1 cj p./d 
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. ’ 1 
Per Packet, 2s. 6d. 
CABBAGE LETTUCE, Veitch’s Perfect Gem. 
First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Societi/ 
A most distinct, compact-growing variety, of a rich deep green 
coloxxr, 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. 
Pot' Pfiplrpt 1 q 
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 lai’ge smooth fruit of brieht 
scarlet colour; flesh firm and solid, of finest quality, excellent 
flavour. 
Pp"p Pq nlrpf "I q fi/d 
NEW VEGETABLE MARROW, Pen-y-Byd 
(THE BEST IX 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, anti superior to any vet 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 fiavour. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
ALL PACKETS FREE BY POST. 
Eor particulars of above and other choice Seeds, see Catalog! 
forwarded gratis and post free on application. 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, CHELSEA, S.W, 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
HUNDREDS OP THOUSANDS OF 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS. 
The Largest Stock in the Trade. 
Catalogues on Application. 
W. & J, BIRKENHEAD 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, near MANCHESTER. 
VINE & PLANT MANURE. 
UP HE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURA 
-L COMPANY (John Cowan), Limited, will i 
future sell their celebrated MANURE under tl 
name of “ COWAN’S VINE and PLANT MANURE, 
in place of 
“ THOMSON’S VINE & PLANT MANURE. 
The composition will be the same, and the big 
quality in every way be maintained. Bags eontainir 
1 cwt., 18s.; § cwt., 9s. 6 d .; J cwt. 5s.; § cwt., 3s. 
Circulars, with full particulars, on application to 
The Liverpool Horticultural Co 
(JOHN COWAN), Limited, 
THE VINEYARD, GARSTON. 
ORCHIDS. 
T HOUSANDS of Glean, healthy, well-grown Orclii 
at reasonable prioes. Priced list on application. 
JAMES CYPHER, 
EXOTIC NURSERIES, CHELTENHAM 
N.B.—An inspection respectfully invited. 
VINES! VINES!! VINES!!! 
E XTRA Strong Fruiting Canes, 9 ft. to 10 ft., 
well ripened, price 6s. to 7s. Gd. 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 d. each, 
ELSDON So CO., 
The Vineries, Milton, near Cambridge. 
