No. 36.—1885. 
SATURDAY, MAY 9th. One Penny. 
FLOWER SHOWS. 
Eoyal Botanic and Horticultural Society of 
Manchester. 
T he grand national horticultural 
EXHIBITION of 1885 will open at the Gardens, Old 
Tralford, 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. 
Wilts Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, 
SALISBURY, AUGUST 20th, 1885. 
D IVISION “A” (Open).— 12 Stove and Greenhouse 
Flowering Plants, First Prize, £15. 12 variegated and 
fine foliage Stove and Greenhouse Plants, First Prize, £13. 
Schedules on application to H. H. WILLIAMS, Hon. Secre¬ 
tary, The Nurseries, Salisbury. 
Shepperton and District Flower Show. 
Including all places within a radius of Sis miles from 
Shepperton Church. 
T HE SECOND ANNUAL SHOW will be held on 
THURSDAY. 2nd JULY, in the grounds of SUNBURY 
COURT, SUNBURY, by kind permission of Lieut.-Col. 
W. H. Harfield. 
EXHIBITION of Roses and other Flowers, Orchids, 
Foliage Plants, Fruit and Vegetables. 
Special Classes open to all England. Third Prizes will be 
given where considered worthy. 
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Horse Guards (by kind 
permission of Colonel 51 line Home, M.P.) will attend, 
conducted by 5Ir. Charles Godfrey. 
Further particulars, Schedules of Prizes, and Entrance 
forma to be obtained from ARTHUR E. STEARNS, Hon. 
Sec., The Lodge, Upper Halliford, Walton-on-Thames. 
“ Dr. Paterson Testimonial Fund.” 
TNTENDING SUBSCRIBERS will be so good as 
-L send their Subscriptions as early as possible to the 
Treasurer, 5Ir. JOHN GRAHA5I, Bridge of Allan, or to 
Sir. R. P. 51‘CAGIE, Honorary Secretary, Bridge of Allan. 
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. 
/HOCOS WEDDELLIANA, stove pots, 20s. per 100 
(1 'Y'E NARCISSUS OR DAFFODYL.” An in- 
JL 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. 
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-flowering 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; 8 for Is. 6d.; 12, 2s. 6d. Catalogue, with 
directions as to cultivation, four stamps.—W. E. BOYCE, 
F.R.H.S., Yerbury Road, Holloway, London. 
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 may be despatched at anv time, or by Parcels 
Post when fit.—RICHARD SMITH & CO., Worcester. 
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 51EERSCH, Queen’s Nursery, 
Selhurst, S.E. 
120 Plants for 5s. 
W ILLIAM BADMAN offers his 5s. box of 
plants, containing GO 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. 6d.; 
post-free 3d. and 9 d. extra.—P.O.O. with order.—Cemetery 
Nursery, Gravesend. 
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, Exotio 
Nursery, Tooting, S.W. 
G ERANIUMS.—A good assortment of Geraniums 
and other Bedding Plants, 12 doz. for 6s., 6 d. extra 
for postage.—WILLIA5I POTTEN, Camden Nursery, Sissing- 
hurst, Staplehurst. 
C 1HRYSANTHEMUMS, well-rooted, good, 12 sorts, 
) Is. per doz. post free; to name, Is. 6 d. per doz.— 
T. GAYTON, Prospect Nursery, Hornsey, N. 
W EEDS: HOW TO DESTROY THEM.—Use 
SJIITH’S celebrated WEED KILLER, the cheapest 
and most effectual preparation ever invented. Testimonials 
and prices on application to MARK SMITH, 5Ianufacturing 
Chemist, Louth, Lincolnshire. 
Good and Cheap Insecticides. 
T obacco paper and cloth (Roil).— 
Thoroughly reliable quality; low prices. Trade supplied. 
RICHARDSON & CO., Tobacco Works, Leith, N.B. 
Notice. 
P URE WHITE GERANIUM, »NTPHETOS.”— 
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. 
pOCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE.— Reduced price. 
V_y The same as supplied to the Royal Horticultural Society 
of England. Truck-load, loose, of 2 tons, 20s.; Larger 
quantities contracted for. The same in sacks: ten, 8s.; 
twenty, 15s.; forty, 25s., sacks included. Delivered free on to 
Rail. Cash with all orders. Established 1872.—J. STEVENS 
& CO., “ Greyhound Yard,” and 163, HighSt., Battersea, S.W. 
The Best Hardy Plant Nursery. 
P AUL and SON, THE OLD NURSERIES, 
CHESHUNT. 
Roses, in all ways; 
Fruit-trees for Orchards and Garden Walls; 
Gooseberries, Currants and Strawberries ; 
Trees ; Shrubs ; Evergreens ; Climbing Plants ; 
Rhododendrons and other American Plants j 
Alpine, Rock and Hot-house Plants; 
Bulbs and Seeds. 
NURSERIES AT CHESHUNT STATION, G.E.R. 
„ BROXBOURNE STATION, G.E.R. 
„ HIGH BEACH STATION, Chingford, G.E.R. 
Carefully prepared, illustrated, and fully-priced. descriptive 
Catalogue, post free. 
Laing’8 
Prize 
Begonias 
J AMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY and LON¬ 
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. 
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 may select varieties. Descriptive lists on 
application to KEYNES, WILLIA5IS & CO., The Nurseries, 
Salisbury. _ 
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. 3d. per 100 ; forcing, 12s. 3d. per 100.— 
RICHARD SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, 
Worcester. 
p-i r\r\r\ 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 5Iarigolds, 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 Leeks and Onions for Competition, 
may now be had from DOBBIE & CO., Rothesay, N.B. 
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 Pood for Plants” will he enclosed with 
above for three stamps extra.—J. E. DACE, Elorist, High 
Street, Leyton, Essex. 
J OHN KENNARD’S Horticultural Soils, Sundries, 
and Berkshire Pottery Dep6t. Catalogue of all Horti¬ 
cultural Sundries, &c., Post Free. Established 1854.—Swan 
Place, Old Kent Road, London, S.E. 
P ROTECT YOUR FRUIT FROM THE FROST 
AND BIRDS.—Good Netting, 18 square yds. for One 
Shilling, shrunk too much for fishing use, hut 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 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. 3d. 
p ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
VZT wet ground. Boxes— 3d. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from PRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London. 
W HAT IS IT ? A FACT, that all Spite, Prejudice, 
and Menace can be overcome by an outlay of two¬ 
pence, and prove “HEAPS’S POOD FOR PLANTS” the 
best, safest, and most convenient to use of all artificial 
manures. “ Heaps’s Food 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 he persuaded to take 
any other. Sold everywhere; a sample free, 3d. One doz. 
will be sent, carriage paid for 2s. Trade terms on application. 
HEAPS & SON, Lordship Lane, London, S.E. 
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, ISs.; J, 15s.; K, 12s.; L, 9s. For Bedding, 
per 100; M, 40s.; N, 30s.; O. 24s. Unnamed 
Sorts, per dozen, Doubles: W, 80s.; X, 21s.; 
Z, 18s. 
Begonia Growers, Forest Hill, S.E. 
Laing’s 
Begonia 
Tubers. 
