April 25th, 1885. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
543 
B lackberries arrived— condition 
excellent. Plant now and save a season. 
Orders executed with utmost despatch. VICARS 
COLLYEIt & CO., Leicester. Registered tele- 
graphic address—“ Oenthal,” Leicester, 
SUPE RB PETU NIAS. 
MY PETUNIAS (single), are superior to all others. Por 
size of bloom, substance, richness of colour, and freedom of 
flowering they are unequalled. Equally suitable for pot 
culture or for bedding; grow in any soil, town or country. 
5,000 splendid plants now ready at Is. id. per doz., free m 
strong box ; or 2s. per doz. for extra large plants. Number¬ 
less testimonials. Sixth year of distribution. DOUBLE 
PETUNIAS, finest varieties to name, 3s. 6 d. and 5s. per 
doz., safe and free by Parcels Post; 6 plants for 2s. 
axso s. d. 
FUCHSIAS, 250 finest varieties, 12 fine named, in 6 
sorts 
12 distinct kinds 
12 grand exhibition varieties 
COLEUS, 12 good kinds 
12 very fine new varieties .. 
6 splendid novelties 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 6 pairs best sorts 
12 distinct . 
12 pairs fine variet ies 
WHITE MARGUERITES, splendid bushy 
plants . per doz. 
BLUE MARGUERITES (Agathtea), 6 plants for 
Is. 6d . ... ... ... per doz. 
For above and many others see Illustrated ^Catalogue, three 
stamps; lists of seedlings and cuttings free. 
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2 6 
B. C. RAVENSCROFT, 
GRANVILLE NURSERY, LEWISHAM. 
CHOIC E BEDDING PLANTS. 
OUR GUINEA COLLECTION 
Contains 16 dozen fine healthy Plants, as follows:— 
24 Geraniums, assorted colours. 
6 Ageratmns, dwarf blue. 
6 V erbenaS; choice named. 
12 Calceolarias, Golden Gem. 
18 Lobelias, dark blue. 
12 Petunias, large-flowered. 
6 Chrysanthemums, fine named. 
6 Mimulus, large-flowered. 
12 Antirrhinums, mixed. 
18 Phlox Drummondi, mixed. 
18 Asters, fine double. 
12 Pansies, mixed sorts. 
18 Pyrethrums, Golden Feather. 
6 Dahlias, fine named sorts. 
6 Fuchsias, named. 
6 Phloxes, fine named Perennial. 
3 Pentstemons, in variety. 
6 Heliotropes, of sorts. 
Double the above quantity 40s. ; Half the above quantity 
11s. 6 d. 
No charge made for Packages. 
This collection will be ready for sending out in May ; and 
all orders will be executed in the same order of rotation as 
received. 
Subject to slight alteration as the Season advances. 
From Mrs. KEYMER, Guildford. 
March 24th, 1S85. 
“Mrs. Keymer was so pleased with the Choice Collection 
of Bedding Plants sent her last year by Messrs. Daniels 
Bros., that she wishes to order a similar Collection to be sent 
to her again this year at the proper time.” 
Orders with Cheque or P.O.O. should be sent in at 
once to 
DANIELS BROS, 
TOWN CLOSE NURSERIES, 
NORWICH. 
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 & 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. 
GREENHOUSES FOR EVERYBODY. 
T O all who are about to Buy, call and see the 
Little Gems, Span-roof, 7 5s .; Lean-to, 65s.; a perfect 
novelty, not to be believed until seen. Also Cucumber 
Frames, glazed and painted, from 20s. Send four stamps 
for the Photo, of the Little Gem, and see what you are buying 
for. yourselves. Call or write for OGDEN & CO.’S Special 
Price Lists for 1885. Post free, two stamps, at the Alexandra 
Palace Horticultural Works, Wood Green, London, N .—Copy 
of Testimonial : “ To Messrs. Ogden & Co.,Gentlemen, I have 
n °T Little Gem Greenhouse I had from you fixed up, 
and think it but right to tell you that it gives me every satis¬ 
faction. Many of my friends have been to see it, and they all 
agree as to its being a marvel of cheapness. It would have 
cost half a s much again if made locally.—I am, faithfully yours, 
I. Llewellyn, Ogmore Yale, March 9th, lSSS.” 
NEW AND RARE DISAS 
(From a Temperate District in S.E. Africa). 
jyjESSRS. PROTHEROE & MORRIS will include in their SALE on 
FRIDAY, May 1st, a sound collection of 
NEW AND RARE DISAS, 
Including a splendid DISA with large crimson flowers, many on a spike; DISA CORNUTA, very fragrant; 
DISA POLYGOPHYLLA, orange; DISA CHRYSOSTACHYA, handsome golden flowers; DISA HERSCHELII, 
grand tubers of this fine blue Disa from a new district; DISA SPATULATA, fine sky-blue, one and a half 
inches across; SATYRIUMS, red, pink, and blush. Also some grand masses of the pure white and fragrant 
ANGRiECUM ARCUATUM, a pretty Orchid or cool-house. 
Also some VALUABLE IMPORTED ORCHIDS from Me. F. SANDER, including a fine lot of 
imported ONCIDIUM SARCODES. 
AUCTION ROOMS AND OFFICES : 67 & 68, CHEAPSIDE, E.C. 
HUGHES’ 
APHICIDE 
One or two tablespoonsful of 
the Fir Tree Oil to a pint of soft 
water will answer for all inseots 
on plants. For further directions 
see label on bottle. 
E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES, Operative Chemist, 
VICTORIA STREET, MANCHESTER, 
CARNATIONS EXTRAORDINARY. 
We make a speciality of magnificent double border 
CARNATIONS. The varieties offered are robust, free- 
blooming, fragrant kinds in all the grandest shades of 
colour and the choicest markings. Unsurpassed for border 
decoration. These are the production of a celebrated 
florist, and are exceedingly vigorous, and were one of the 
finest sights in England last autumn. Strong well- 
rooted plants, from layers last autumn, in variety, 
per doz 3s. 9d .; 25 for 7s. ; 50 for 12s. 6d. Finest 
named Carnations, Gs. per doz. The choicest Pieotees 
named, Gs. per doz. Finest named Finks, 4s. per doz. 
For upwards of a century Lancashire has been famed 
for these favourite flowers. All free by Parcels Post. 
RYDER 4 SOR, SALE, MANCHESTER. 
~| O BRILLIANT COLEUS, in twelve finest named 
JL kinds, from our magnificent collection, for 2s. Gd., 
well.rooted stuff. Our plants alwavs please. Hoya Cavnosa’ 
well-rooted plants, each, 0 d., two for Is. 3d. All free and safe 
per post.—RYDER & SON, Sale, Manchester. 
O YA VA YA YA VIOLAS.—A fine stock of sturdy, 
j \J U well-rooted plants—very best kinds. 
Violas produce at a slight cost a display unequalled by 
any other hardy plant. The flowers are produced in great 
abundance, and are as large as many Pansies. The following 
low prices should induce customers to plant in large quan¬ 
tities :—12, in 4 kinds, 2s. 3d.; 25, in 5 kinds, 4s.; 50 for 7s.; 
100 for 12s. Including all the choice colours. Carriage free.-L 
RYDER & SON, Sale, Manchester. 
/'"COLOURED PRIMROSES. —Like ordinary Prim. 
roses, but in various colours, such as lilac, pink, rose, 
deep ruby-red, &c„ &c. Charming border plants, blooming 
most abundantly. 12 for 2s. 6d.; 25 for 4s. 3d.; 50 for 8s.; in 
many beautiful colours. Carriage free.—RYDER & SON 
Sale, Manchester. 
/COLOURED MARGUERITES (Single Pyre- 
v_d thrums).—The flowers are over 2 ins. in diameter, in 
beautiful colours, and are very much admired. For cutting 
are grand, and last a long time in water. Quite hardy, and 
succeed everywhere. 6 for 2s. 6d.; 12 for 4s. Gd. ; 6 magnifi. 
cent double hardy Pyrethrums (the flowers are as large as 
Chrysanthemums), in six named kinds, for 2s. 9d.; 12 for 5s 
All carriage free.—RYDER & SON, Sale, Manchester. 
JAMES L00MES, F.R.H.S, 
THE NURSERIES, 
WHITTLESEA, NEAR PETERBOROUGH, 
begs xo gall attention to the pollowing 
SPECIALITIES, 
FOR GREENHOUSE. 
Per Doz. 
s. d. 
... 2 0 
... 5 0 
‘Coleus, in great and beautiful variety. 
In pots, well established . 
Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. 
From the best varieties ... ... 2s. and 3 6 
In pots, well established . 5 s. to 12 0 
Eucharis Amazoniea, flowering bulbs, each Is. 6d. & 2 6 
‘Fuchsias, an immense collection. 
Single and Double Varieties .from 2 6 
Ditto, in 4 -inch pots. „ 5 0 
Gloxinias, Erect, Horizontal, and Drooping varieties 2 6 
Ditto, Plants in pots.6s. to 24 0 
Balsams. Rose and Camellia flcl. 2 0 
Begonias, Mixed Tuberous, Rooted, from splendid 
varieties, 
Laing’s and Low’s Strain.from 3 6 
_ Ditto, in pots.Gs. to 24 0 
Grevillea Robusta, splendid Pern-like Plants, 
suitable for table decoration ... Gd. each, or 4 0 
Mimulus (Queen’s Prize), choice . 2 6 
‘Pelargoniums, French and Regal. 
A unique collection of most of the newest 
varieties. 12 choice 3 6 
Ditto, in pots.Gs., 8s., and 12 0 
Pelargoniums (Geraniums), Zonals, Choice 
Varieties, named . 3 3 
Petunias. Choice Double. 5 0 
Seedlings, Single and Double . 2 0 
Lilium Auratum. Large bulbs .each 1 9 
Perns in variety, from 6 d. each . 50 
Gold Fern . 9 d. and Is. each; 7 s. to 12 0 
ESf Many other Greenhouse Plants in Stock. 
FOR GARDEN. 
‘Chrysanthemums, a large collection of every 
variety. Well rooted Plants .from 2 0 
Ditto, in pots, well established . 5 s. to IS 0 
Carnations and Pieotees. Very choice named 
Stage Flowers. from, per pair 1 6 
Ditto, unnamed, good varieties ... per cloz. 3 6 
Pinks, Pink and White . ,, 2 0 
‘Dahlias. A superb collection, including the Cactus 
family, including Constance, Juazerii, Glared 
the Garden, &c. 
Pompone or Bouquet, Show, Fancy & Single. 
Well rooted Plants . 50 
Established, in pots. ... 73 
Seedling Dahlias, choice .“ 2 6 
Carpet Bedding Plants, viz: Iresines, Allernan. 
thera, Mesembryanthemum, Mentha, Coleus, 
Verschaffeltii, &c., &c., in Stock. Prices on 
application. 
Geraniums, for bedding . from Is. Gd. to 4 6 
Several thousands, including Gold and Silver 
Tricolors and Bicolors, Bronzes, &c., &c. 
Lavender. Old English'Sweet-scented. 1 0 
Extra Strong Plants. 30 
Lobelia. Dark Blue and Compact . 13 
Special Price for large quantities. 
Nasturtium. Hermine Grasshoff. 
The Double Variety—useful for summer bedding 
or as a greenhouse plant . 2 0 
Marguerites (Paris Daisies) . 2 0 
Pansies. Strong Plants, from English Show and 
Fancy, Belgian, French, and all the leading 
varieties.from 1 0 
Phlox Perennial. Choice varieties, mixed colours 2 G 
* Detailed lists on application. Selections left to J. L. are 
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. 
N.B.—The above sent carriage free. Dozens may be 
divided at the same price, but no order for less than Is. 
sent free. 
Asters, Stocks, Phlox-Drummondii, Zinnias, Golden Feather, 
Everlastings, Marigolds, &c„ &c., of the best-known varieties, 
to be had in season. 
NOTICE.—Please mention this Paper when ordering. 
Post Office Orders payable at Whittlesea. Cheaues 
crossed “National Provincial Bank.” H 
