498 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
April 11th, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Sales for Next Week. 
M E, 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—A Collection of ORCHIDS in flower, 
including many rare species. 
THURSDAY.—Valuable importations of ORCHIDS from 
Messrs. E. HORSMAN & CO. 
SATURDAY—A consignment of SHRUBS and other Plants 
from Holland, ROSES, BORDER PLANTS, LILIUMS, 
GLADIOLI, &c. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. _ 
TUESDAY NEXT. 
Odontoglossum Rossi majus, Odontoglossum 
vexillarium, Epidendrum vitellinum majus. 
M esses, peotheeoe & moeeis are 
instructed by Messrs. F. HORSMAN & CO., to SELL 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 07 and 68, Cheap- 
side, E.C., on TUESDAY next, April 14th, at half-past twelve 
o’clock precisely, a splendid importation of Odontoglossum 
Rossi majus, their superb strain, in large masses; Odonto¬ 
glossum vexillarium, the beautiful spring and early summer 
flowering rich-coloured form ; Epidendrum vitellinum majus, 
true, large-bulbed strain, in fine masses, together with about 
150 lots of choice established Orchids, from Mr. J. E. BONNY, 
of 8S, Downs Park Road, Hackney, including many rare and 
valuable.species. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. j 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
Carnations and Pieotees,. Roses, &c. 
M esses, peotheeoe & moeeis win sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 07 and 
68, Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY' next, April 15th, at 
half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 1,000. Lilium auratum 
from Japan, 100 lots of choice Carnations and Pieotees from 
the celebrated collection of Mr. CHARLES TURNER, Royal 
Nurseries, Slough, 500 Standard Roses of the best sorts from an 
English nursery, Azaleas in bloom, and other Greenhouse 
Plants, English-grown Lilies, an assortment of Hardy Bulbs 
and Plants for the garden. Anemones, Gladioli, Pseonies, and 
400 Gold Pish, in suitable lots. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
Cattleya Mossiee. 
M ESSES. PEOTHEEOE & MOEEIS are instructed 
by Mr. F. Sander, to SELL by AUCTION, at their 
Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on FRIDAY 
next, April 17th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, a grand 
importation of Cattleya Mossise in finest condition. Also fifty- 
plants of a new variety of Cattleya Mossise in flower and 
sheath, together with several large importations of Mexican 
Orchids of value. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
By order of the Trustees of the late George Torr, Esq. 
Ewell, Surrey. 
IMPORTANT SALE of the celebrated Garbrand Hall 
Collection of EXHIBITION, STOVE, AND GREEN¬ 
HOUSE PLANTS, which have been exhibited at the 
leading Shows with suclranprecedented success by Mr. J. 
CHILD. 
M ESSES. PEOTHEEOE & MOEEIS are favoured 
with instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on the 
premises, Garbrand Hall, Ewell, Surrey, on WEDNESDAY, 
April 22nd, 1885, at eleven for twelve o’olock precisely, the 
whole of the valuable collection of Exhibition, Stove, and 
Greenhouse Plants in splendid condition for successful 
exhibition, also some exceptionally fine specimen Orchids, 
which have won high honours at the Metropolitan Shows; 
likewise a large assortment of Bedding Plants, and two 
one-horse Exhibition Vans complete. 
May be viewed the day prior to the Sale. Catalogues may be 
had on the premises of Mr. Child, nnd at the Auction and 
Estate Offices, 67 and 68, Ch eapside, London, E.C. _ 
To be Let. 
S TOKE NEWINGTON. —To be let, a small 
Nursery Ground, .with house containing six dwelling 
rooms,- Glass-house with hot-water piping and .boiler, &c. 
Rent moderate. Stock optional—Apply to Messrs. BRAY', 
WEBB & CO., 14, Warwick Court, High Holborn, W.C. 
Special Offer of Orchids. 
C HEAP OECHIDS.—In consequence of having 
received large importations, I am able to dispose of my 
stock of plants received last year, now nice established plants, 
at very low prices; all are healthy, and those who prefer it can 
have this season’s imported pieces. Growers of Orchids would 
do well to order at once, as many fine gems are contained in 
the numerous importations received, which are mostly un¬ 
flowered. Established plants which have flowered and are 
flowering can also he had if required, but many growers prefer 
unflowered plants, because there are frequently valuable 
varieties which well repay the purchaser, shillings well invested 
being quickly converted into pounds.—Apply to W. GORDON, 
The Nurseries, Twickenham, Middlesex. 
F. SANDER & Co., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS. 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
PLANTS FOR THE SEASON. 
CHARLES TURNER’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 
Containing some fine novelties, as well as the choicest 
selections of established kinds, is NOW READY. 
The present is the best time to procure plants of 
Carnations, Pieotees, Cloves, &c., &c., to. ensure a 
good bloom. Plants are unusually fine this season. 
THE ROYAL NURSERIES, SLOUGH, 
NARCISSUS “SIR WATKIN.” 
T HIS magnificent variety is by far the finest of 
the peerless or chalice-flowered Narcissi. No garden 
should be without it; The immense size, sweet perfume, and 
rich colouring of the flowers, well poised above the foliage, 
combined with its dwarf and very floriferoua character, will 
certainly assure its universal cultivation. 
It will soon be in bloom in our Nurseries, where it can be 
seen. YVe shall also be pleased to send flowers upon application. 
Early orders are solicited for autumn delivery, the demand 
being very large. Orders will be booked now at the following 
rates, viz.: 
2s. 6d. each; 27s. 0d. per doz.; 200s. per 100. 
YVe have a very large and choice collection of Daffodils and 
Narcissi in upwards of 200 varieties. Catalogue post free. 
JAMES DICKSON & SONS, 
“ NEWTON ” NURSERIES, CHESTER. 
C^TBUSH’S 
MILLTBACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will be 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— “The Gae- 
dens, Sandringham. —I have tried 
all other Mushroom Spawn advertised, 
but none terbe compared with yours, 
which I have used for the last twenty 
years without once failing a quick 
and good crop. — Ciias. Penny, 
% Gardener to 1I.R.H. The Prince of 
'YV ales.” — Price Six Shillings per 
4 bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
Mrrir packing), One Sliilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
KIGHGATE NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
OECHIDS. 
T HOUSANDS of clean, healthy,- well-grown Orchids 
at reasonable prices. Priced list on application. 
JAMES CYPHER, 
EXOTIC HUBSEB.IES, CHELTENHAM. 
N.B.—An inspection respectfully invited. 
Sold in Packets, 6d. and Is. each, and in 
Sealed Bag s on ly. 
7 lb. 2 6 ; 14 lb. 4 6 ; 28 lb. 7 6 ; 561b. 12 6; 1 owt. 20/- 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD, LONDON, E, 
SOD DY S 
CHOICE 
"AMATEUR” PACKETS 
OF 
FLOWER SEEDS. 
Over one hundred varieties. All in 
THREEPENNY PACKETS. Seven for Is. Gd. 
SIXPENNY PACKETS. Seven for 3s. 
POST FREE, 
See Spring Catalogue. Post Free, from BENJ. SODDY, 
Seedsman, &e., 243, YValworth Road, London, S.E. 
A SAMPLE BAG will be sent Carriage Paid 
on receipt of P. 0, 0. 
ORCHIDS A SPECIALITY. 
The stock at the Clapton Nursery is of such magnitude that, 
without seeing it, it is riot easy to form an adequate conception 
of its unprecedented extent. 
HUGH LOW & CO. 
Very cordially and respectfully solicit an inspection by all 
lovers of this interesting and beautiful class of plants, whether 
purchasers or not. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, E. 
T O INVENTORS.—Under the new Patent Act, the 
cost of obtaining Eoyal Letters Patent is trifling 
Everyone who has a new idea should at once take 
steps to protect it. Cost of provisional protection 
through this agency is £2 2s. All information on 
patents, designs, trade marks, given free by Messrs. 
LULMAN & CO., Patent Agents, 8, Essex Street, 
Strand, London, W.C. 
CARTERS’ 
1NVICTA 
LAWN SEEDS 
FOR PRESENT SOWING. 
Per lb. Bushel 
CARTERS’ INYICTA LAWN SEEDS ... l 3 25 Li 
Carters’ Geass Seeds for Tqwn Lawns ... l 3 25 a 
Carters’ Grass Seeds for Cricket Grounds 1 0 20 o 
Carters’ Grass Seeds for Tennis Grounds 1 0 21 0 
Carters’ Grass Seeds to repair Old Lawns 1 3 25 o 
Carters’Grass Seeds for under Trees ... l 3 25 o 
Carters’Grass Seeds for Pleasure Grounds 1 3 25 0 
Sow 4 Bushels of Seed per Acre. 
ALL PARCELS CARRIAGE FREE. 
For farther particulars see Carters' Pamphlet , “Sow to 
Form a Lawn and Tennis Ground." 
Gratis and Post Free on Application. 
SEEDSMEN BY SPECIAL WARRANT TO 
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. 
237 and 238, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. 
NEW CATALOGUEfor 1885 
Beautiful Flowers for Indoors , selected from an immense 
Stock. Our Glasshouses cover nearly 2 acres. 
Wm. Clibran & Son’s New List 
(90 Pages Double Column) 
Of the newest and finest varieties of all classes of Plants for 
Greenhouses, Stoves, &c., may now be had for two stamps. It 
includes only the best varieties of their respective classes. 
Every season new sorts are added. Comparisons of the varieties 
when in bloom carefully made, and the inferior kinds discarded. 
Intending purchasers may rely when selections are ordered as 
under on being, supplied with varieties of merit only. 
The following cheap Collections of finest named kinds consist 
entirely of our selection. Purchasers may select from the Lists 
at Prices as per CATALOGUE, which please see before order¬ 
ing elsewhere. 
12 Abutilons, 12 sorts, 3s. 
12 Aehimenes, 12 sorts, 2s. Gd. 
12 Begonias, Tuberous, 12 
sorts, 6s. 
12 ,, Ornamental, 12 sorts, 
4s. 
6 ,, Evergreens, G sorts, 2s. 
12 Bouvardias, 12 sorts, 4s. 
12 Caladiums, 12 sorts, 6s. 
12 Camellias, 12 sorts, 24s. 
12 Chrysanthemums of any or 
all classes, Large Flowered, 
Pompon, Anemone, or 
Japanese, 2s. Gd. 
50 „ „ 10s. 
100 „ „ ISs. 
12 Coleus, 12 sorts, 3s. 
12 Ferns, 12 sorts, 9s. 
12 Fuchsias, 12 sorts, 3s. 
25 ,, 25 sorts, 5s. 6d. 
50 ,, 50 sorts, 12. Gd. 
100 „ 18s. 
12 Geraniums of any kind or 
all classes, Zonaisfor pots, 
or beds, Ivy-leaf, Doubles 
Ac., 3s. 
50 ,, all classes, a lovely 
selection, 12s. fid. 
12 Gloxinias, 12 sorts, 6s. 
12 Greenhouse Plants, 12 
sorts, 9s. 
12 Heliotrope, 12 sorts, 2s. fid. 
12 Lantanas, 12 sorts, 2s. fid. 
12 Liliums, 6 sorts. 12s. 
12 Palms, 6 sorts, 18s. 
12 Pelargoniums, Show 
French, Fancy, &c., 9s. 
12 Roses, 15s. 
12 Salvias, 2s. fid. 
12 StovePlants, Flowering 9s. 
12 ,, „ Foliage, 9s. 
12 Trdpteolums, 2s. fid. 
12 Tree Carnations, 9s. 
12 Y'erbenas, 2s. fid. 
YY. CLIBRAN and SON’S NEYY CATALOGUE (free 
for two stamps) of Hardy Plants and Florists’ Flowers for out¬ 
doors, is a list of the finest Collectionsin the Country of L >\v 
Priced Plants, and includes only varieties which are annually 
tested and compared to ensure the weeding out of all interior- 
plants. The following cheap Collections are of our selection 
only, all named sorts for Garden or Exhibition:— 
12 each of ANTIRRHINUMS, PENTSTEMOXS, PHLOXES, 
for 9s., or 12 of any separate for 3s. Gd. 
12 PYRETHRUMS, os.; 12 POTENTILLAS, 5s.; 12 DEL- 
PHINIUMS, 7s. Gd.; 12 PcEONIES, 9s.; or 12 of 
each, 22s. Gd. 
12 CARNATIONS, 6s.; 12 PICOTEES, Gs.; 12 PINKS, 
3s. fid.; 12 Show or Fancy PANSIES, 3s. ; or 12 of 
each for 17s. fid. 
12 DAHLIAS of any class. Show, Fancy, Bedding, Boquet, or 
Single, 3s.; 50 varieties, 12s. Gd. ; 100 varieties, 25s. 
12 lovely IRIS, 3s.; 12 beautiful MIMULUS, 3s. 
12 lovely PRIMROSES, Double, 6s.; 12 SAXIFRAGAS, 3s.; 
12 SEDUMS, 3s. 
12 Sweet VIOLETS, 2s. 6d.; 12 VIOLAS, 2s. 6d.; or 100 in 
four colours, 12s. 
12 beautiful Seedling HOLLY'HOCKS, 4s.; 51 Ac 12s. Gd.; 
100 for 21s. 
12 beautiful PRIMULAS SIEBOLDII, 12 sorts, 6s. 
40 Acres fine NURSERY STOCK. 
5 „ HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
2 „ GLASS HOUSES. 
The Oldfield Nurseries, Altrincham, Cheshire, and the Seed 
and Bulb and Cut Flower Depbt, 12, Market Street, Manchester. 
FERNS A ^SPECIALITY. 
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF 
FERNS AND SELAGIN ELLAS. 
The Largest Stock in the Trade. 
Catalogues on Application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, near MANCHESTER. 
