No. 35.—1885. 
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd. 
f Registered at the General \ 
X Post-Office as a Newspaper .} 
One Penny. 
Royal Horticultural Society. 
T he orchid conference banquet will 
take place at THE ALBION, Aldersgate Street, E.C., 
on TUESDAY, MAY 12th, at 6.30 p.m. SIR TREVOR 
LAWRENCE, Bart., M.P., will take the chair. 
Gentlemen desirous of attending are requested to send in 
their names at once to W. LEE, Esq., Downside, Leatherhead. 
Tickets (including wine), 25s. 
Royal Botanic and Horticultural Society of 
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T he grand national horticultural 
EXHIBITION of 1885 will open at the Gardens, Old 
Trafford, Manchester, on FRIDAY, MAY 22nd, at 2 p.m. 
Entries close on the 15th inst. For further particulars apply 
to the undersigned, 
BRUCE FINDLAY. 
Royal Botanic Gardens, Manchester. 
C LEMATIS, 12s. to 24s. per doz., strong plants in 
pots. List, containing descriptions of best singles and 
doubles of every shade from white to dark purple (some of 
the flowers of which become 10 ins. across), free.—RICHARD 
SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Worcester. 
E OSES IN POTS, “ New of 1885,” 30s. and 36s. 
per doz. “Teas,” Noisettes, &c., 18s„ 24s., and 30s.per 
doz. very strong H. Perpetuals for forcing, 24s. to 30s. per 
doz.—RICHARD SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed 
Merchants, Worcester. 
N OW IS THE TIME TO TRANSPLANT HOLLIES 
and many other choice Evergreens. For prices of 
beautiful specimens at very low price, see “ Special Offer of 
Surplus Stock.”—RICHARD SMITH & CO., Worcester. 
n-i nnn offered for prizes at 
obllUUU DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL EX- 
HIBITION, 1884, where Dobbie’s Prize Strains of Leeks, 
Turnips, Parsnips. Beet, Greens, Celery, Asters, French and 
African Marigolds, Cockscombs, &c., gained First Prizes 
respectively. 
Catalogues, free, of Dobbie’s Choice Pansies, Seeds and 
Plants, containing an Election of Pansies, the Culture thereof, 
with Remedies for the Prevention of the Pansy Disease, the 
True Secret of Growing Lpeks and Onions for Competition, 
may now be had from DOBBIE & CO., Rothesay, N.B. 
E OSES IN POTS, NEW and OLD.—12 splendid 
new varieties of 1885 for 36s.; 12 fine plants of Tea- 
scented (older varieties), coming into bloom, for 18s.; 6 new 
varieties and 6 older “ Teas” for 27s. Cash to accompany all 
orders. Purchasers mav select varieties. Descriptive lists on 
n.pplication to KEYNES, WILLIAMS & CO., The Nurseries, 
Salisbury. 
N EW CATALOGUE FOR 1885,containingprobably 
the largest and best collections of Pansies, Violas, 
Phloxes, Pentstemons, Antirrhinums, named Hollyhocks, 
Mimulus, Double Potentillas.Delphiniums, Pyrethrnms, Hardy 
border Herbaceous and Alpine plants. Dahlias, Pelargoniums, 
Fuchsias, Double Begonias, &c., Ac., ever brought together, is 
now ready. Should Ire consulted before buying elsewhere, and 
will be posted on application. JOHN FORBES, Nurseryman, 
Hawick, N. B. 
H ARDY AQUATICS. — Finest collection in the 
country, Herbaceous, Alpine, and old-fashioned border 
plants, from per doz. in 12 sorts, 4s. ; from per 100 in 50 sorts, 
30s. Catalogue on application to J. VANDER REES, Exotic 
Nursery, Tooting, S.W. 
P URE WHITE GERANIUM, “NIPHETOS.”— 
A hybrid nosegay, of a purer white than any we are at 
present acquainted .with. It differs from all other white 
varieties in that it remains pure white to the very last, and 
never under any circumstances becomes tinted with pink, or 
any other colour. The trusses are of immense size, producing 
in nearly every case upwards of a hundred flower pips each. 
It is of a strong, robust, dwarf habit, free flowering, and 
whether for Winter or Summer flowering, or for cultivating 
indoors or out, will be found invaluable. Price 6s. per doz.— 
H. LEANEY, Upton Nursery, Forest Gate, Essex. 
JOHN LAING & Co. 
GOLD MEDAL Prize Plants. Now again in 
bloom, presenting an unrivalled floral display. 
Visitors are cordially invited. 
Frequent trains from the City and from the 
West End to Catford and Forest Hill Stations. 
Begonia Growers, Forest Hill, S.E. 
1885. Scotch Florists’ Flowers. 1885. 
E B. LAIRD & SONS (successors to Downie 
• & Laird), will have much pleasure in posting their 
new Catalogue of the above. 
OUR COLLECTION has been well known for many years 
to be the largest and best in Scotland. 
ROYAL WINTER GARDEN, EDINBURGH. 
C HRYSANTHEMUMS.—Now is the time to plant. 
12 varieties. Is. 9d. ; 24, 3s. 3d., correctly named. 
Early-flow'ering varieties, bloom out-doors from July till 
November, 6 for Is. 3d. ; 12, 2s. 
S INGLE CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—Very free 
bloomers and most useful for cut bloom and decorative 
purposes, bloom well out-doors, and can be had in bloom from 
October till January; 6 for Is. (id. ; 12, 2s. 6 d. Catalogue, with 
directions as to cultivation, four stamps.—W. E. BOYCE, 
F.R.H.S., Yerbury Road, Holloway, London. 
Irish Ferns for Sale. 
QAA SPECIES and VARIETIES Botanically 
Cj U U named and labelled at moderate prices. Three 
Maiden Hair Ferns, and one each of Ceterach crenatum, 
Asplenium marinum. Black Maiden Hair Spleenwort, 
Polystichum aculeatum with thorns, Lastrea semula, like 
Parsley, Cystopteris fragilis, and the rare Polypodium semi- 
laceruin, Royal Fern, Blechnum spicant, Crested Harts- 
Tongue and * marginatum Ferns, &e. All large and well 
rooted. The Twelve rare and assorted species and varieties, 
3s. 6 d„ post free ; or 8s. per 100. 
The Beautiful Mountain Avens, Yellow Rock Rose, Trailing 
Arbutus, Sundew, the insect killer, Crowberry, Bloody 
Cranes Bill, Pinguicula, Orchis mascula, and Lady’s Mantle. 
The selection 3s. 6 d. Post free to any part of the United 
Kingdom. 
P. B. O’KELLY, Botanist and Fern Collector, Bally vaughan, 
county Clare, Ireland. 
A SPARAGUS.—This delicious Vegetable does not 
require half the expense often incurred ; for directions 
see Seed List, free. Strong Roots, 2s. 6 d. per 100 ; extra strong 
ditto, two years old, 3s. (id. per 100 ; forcing, 12s. (id. per 100.— 
RICHARD SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
Worcester. 
T 
120 Plants for 5s. 
W ILLIAM BADMAN offers his 5s. box of 
plants, containing CO Geraniums of sorts, 10 Blue 
Lobelias, 10 Fuchsias, 10 Blue Ageratums, 10 Calceolaria, 10 
Scarlet Tropseolums, 10 Sweet Heliotropes. All well rooted, 
and sure to give satisfaction. Half the above for 2s. 6 d .; 
post-free 6tf. and Sd. extra.—P.O.O. with order.—Cemetery 
Nursery, Gravesend. 
Good and Cheap Insecticides. 
OB AC CO PAPER and CLOTH (Roll).— 
Thoroughly reliable quality; low prices. Trade supplied. 
RICHARDSON & CO., Tobacco Works, Leith, N.B. 
W EEDS: HOW TO DESTROY THEM.—Use 
SMITH'S celebrated WEED KILLER, the cheapest 
and most effectual preparation ever invented. Testimonials 
and prices on application to MARK SMITH, Manufacturing 
Chemist, Louth, Lincolnshire. 
RCHID BASKETS, RAFTS, BOATS, &c., 
including copper pins and wires:— 
o 
INS. DOZ. INS. DOZ. INS. DOZ. INS. DOZ. 
3 ... 4s. 6d. 44... 6s. 6rf. 7 ... 10s. Gd. 10 ... 17s. 6d. 
34 ... 5s. 5 ... 7s. (id. 8 ... 12s. 6d. 11 .. 21s.6d. 
4 ... 5s. 6rf. 6 ... 8s. Gd. 9 ... 14s. 6d. 12... 24s.6d. 
Rafts Id., Boats, ljrf., Cylinders 2d. per inch run. 
Sample of 12 Baskets, Raft, Boat, and Cylinder, 14s. 6d. 
J. E. BONNY, 88, Downs Park Road, Hackney, London, 
Giower of the leading varieties of Orchids. 
This Advertisement appears every Month. 
OOA —TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING.— 
i<J kJ • An Illustrated Guide (110 pages) “How to 
Open respectably from ±20,” three stamps.—H. MYERS & 
CO., Cigar and Tobacco Merchants, 109, Euston Road, London. 
Telephone No. 7,541. 
The Best Hardy Plant Nursery. 
P AUL and SON, THE OLD NURSERIES, 
CHESHUNT. 
Roses, in all ways; 
Feuit-tkees for Orchards and Garden Walls; 
Gooseberries, Currants and Strawberries ; 
Trees ; Shrubs ; Evergreens ; Climbing Plants ; 
Rhododendrons and other American Plants ; 
Alpine, Rock and Hot-house Plants; 
Bulbs and Seeds. 
NURSERIES AT CHESHUNT STATION, G.E.R. 
„ BROXBOURNE STATION, G.E.R. 
„ HIGH BEACH STATION, Chinriord, G.E.R. 
Carefully prepared, illustrated, and fully-priced descriptive 
Catalogue, post free. 
TAMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY and LON- 
(J DON, Horticultural Builders and Heating Engineers 
to Her Majesty the Queen, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 
H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, H.R.H. the late Duke 
of Albany, H.M.’s Board of Works, London and Dublin, 
H.M.’s Colonial Department, the Royal Horticultural Society, 
the Royal Botanic Society, and the Royal Dublin Society. 
Gold Medal, Paris, 1878.—London Office, 48, Pall Mall, S.W. 
Illustrated Circulars post free. Complete Catalogue, 3s. 
H erbaceous and alpine plants.— 
Catalogue of 50 pages, containing full information as 
to colour, height, situation, time of flowering, &c., free on 
application. A capital collection for Rocks, Stumps, and 
Borders, from 25s. per 100, or 4s. per doz. Most of the plants 
being in pots mav be despatched at any time, or by Parcels 
Post when fit—RICHARD SMITH & CO., Worcester. 
J OHN KENNARD’S Horticultural Soils, Sundries, 
and Berkshire Pottery Depot. Catalogue of all Horti¬ 
cultural Sundries, &c., Post Free. Established 1854.—Swan 
Place, Old Kent Road, London, S.E. 
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'HAT IS IT ? A FACT, that all Spite, Prejudice, 
V V and Menace can be overcome by an outlay of two¬ 
pence, and prove “ HEAPS’S POOD FOR PLAN'TS ” the 
best, safest, and most convenient to use of all artificial 
manures. “ Heaps’s Pood for Plants,” with directions foruse, 
is printed on salmon-coloured paper on each 2d. box, with red 
air-tight ends. Be sure you get it, don't be persuaded to take 
any other. Sold everywhere; a sample free, 3d. One doz. 
will be sent, carriage paid for is. Trade terms on application. 
HEAPS & SON, Lordship Lane, London, S.E. 
6 CAMELLIAS or AZALEA INDICA, full of buds, 
10s., large healthy plants of either in 54 pots, all different 
choice sorts and colours. Packing gratis, and extra plants for 
carriage.—E. VAN DER MEERSCH, Queen’s Nursery, 
Selhurst, S.E. 
i < T7E NARCISSUS OR DAEFODYL.” An in- 
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_ teresting history of the Daffodil, covering a period 
of the 300 years, with its poetry, and notes on hybridization, 
with many illustrations. Price one shilling, published by 
BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 
W.C. 
A GAY GARDEN for a Shilling.—Eighteen packets 
of showy flower seeds post free for Is., such as Stocks, 
Asters, Zinnias, Petunias, Single Dahlias, &c., by which a 
garden may be stocked with flowers summer and autumn. 
A box of “Heap’s Food for Plants” will be enclosed with 
above for three stamps extra.—J. F. DACE, Florist, High 
Street, Leyton, Essex. 
T O GARDENERS and AMATEURS.—When you 
order from your Seedsman be sure and include 
TEBBS’S EUMIGATOR, a useful addition to the Green¬ 
house. 
P ROTECT YOUR FRUIT FROM THE FROST 
AND BIRDS.—Good Netting, 18 square yds. for One 
Shilling, shrunk too much for fishing use, but just suitable for 
gardening purposes. This Netting will last much longer than 
new, it having been preserved for the sea, which thus prevents 
the rain from rotting it. Can be had any width. Carriage 
paid on all orders over 5s. —HENRY JOHN GASSON, Fish 
Merchant, Rye, Sussex. 
G ISHURST COMPOUND. — Used by leading 
gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips 
Green Ely, 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. 6d. 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
wet ground. Boxes— 3d. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from PRICE'S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London. 
JOHN LAING & Co. 
All Good Tubers just starting into Growth, free by Parcels 
Post. Catalogues Gratis. 
OUR OWN UNRIVALLED VARIETIES. 
Named Sorts, per dozen, Singles; A, 42s.; 
B, 36s.; C, 30s.; D, 24s.; E, 18s.; F, 12s. Named 
Sorts, per dozen,Doubles: R, 63s.; S, 48s.; T, 42s. 
Unnamed Sorts, per dozen, Singles: G, 21s.; 
H, 18s.; J, 15s.; K, 12s.; L, 9s. For Bedding, 
per 100: M, 40s.; N, 30s.; O, 24s. Unnamed 
Sorts, per dozen, Doubles: W, 80s. j X, 24s,; 
Z, 18s. 
Begonia Growers, Forest Hill, S.E, 
