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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
May 9th, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
ORCHID CONFERENCE WEEK. 
Important to Exhibitors. 
M esses, peotheeoe & morris beg to 
call the attention of intending exhibitors (who would 
prefer selling their plants by auction) to the special Sale of 
Orchids in llower at the Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, 
Cheapside, E.C., on THURSDAY next, May 14th, at half¬ 
past twelve o’clock precisely, the day following the Conference. 
Messrs. Protheroe & Morris will be glad to receive an early 
intimation from gentlemen proposing to include their plants. 
A special supplement to the Catalogue will be issued for late 
entries. __ 
MONDAY NEXT, MAY 11 th, 
The day. preceding the Orchid Conference. 
M esses, peotheeoe & moeeis are 
instructed by Mr. P. SANDER to SELL by AUCTION, 
at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on 
MONDAY next, May 11th, at half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 
a splendid importation of Epidendrum vitellmum majus, 
Odontoglossum Rossii majus and rubescens, in unusually 
large masses; Odontoglossum citrosmum album and roseum, 
O. Insleavii splendens and Leopardinum, O. nebulosum, O. 
PhaUenopsis, O. Cervantesi, Laslia anceps, the large and dark 
flowering varieties, L. majalis, L. albida, Cattleya citrina, 
Laelia autumnalis atrorubens, and many other Orchids. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Carnations, Picotees, Plants, &c. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
ESSRS. PROTHEROE & MORRIS will SELL 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 
68 , Cheapside, E.C., on WEDNESDAY next, May 13th, at 
half-past twelve o’clock precisely, 100 lots of choice named 
Carnations and Picotees from a celebrated collection, an 
assortment of Greenhouse Plants, many in flower, Azaleas, 
Geraniums, and other bedding plants, Ferns, Pinks, Cloves, a 
variety of Hardy Plants and Bulbs,'500 Eilium auratum from 
Japan, fine bulbs, and 100 Gold Pish. 
On Hew morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Orchid Conference Week. 
THURSDAY NEXT. 
Special Sale of Orchids in Flower. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Auction Rooms, 67 
and 68, Cheapside, E.C. (next door but one to Bennett’s 
Clock), on THURSDAY next, May 14th (the day following 
the Conference), at half-past twelve o'clock precisely, a large 
and varied assortment of 
ORCHIDS IN FLOWER, 
comprising a large number of Odontoglossum Alexandras and 
Pescatorei, including some very beautiful varieties ; a grand 
lot of Cattleya Mossiae and Cattleya Mendeli. including 
several fine examples and varieties ; a specimen Masdevallia 
Lindenii with 40 spikes; Masdevallia Harryana with 10 spikes ; 
Cattleya Sanderiana, superb specimen, with 3 flowering heads ; 
several Lafiia purpurata, fine examples, one with 10 flowering 
heads; specimen Ltelia elegans, with 6 flowers on each spike, 
Disa grandiflora, with 10 growths ; Cattleya nobilior ; a con¬ 
siderable number of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, D. Jamesi- 
anum, some fine examples of the lovely late-flowering 
Trenthum variety of Coelogyne cristata, Cypripedium Druryi, 
Odontoglossum Rossi majus rubescens, Odontoglossum vexil- 
larium, &e. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
N.B.—Messrs. Protheroe & Morris have received numerous 
other entries for the above sale, particulars of which did not 
arrive in time to be included in this advertisement, but they 
will appear in the Catalogue. 
Orchid Conference Week. 
FRIDAY NEXT. 
M ESSRS. PROTHEROE & MORRIS are instructed 
by Mr. P. Sander, to SELL by AUCTION, at their 
Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, E.C., on FRIDAY 
next, May 15th, at half-past twelve o'clock precisely, grand 
importations of Orchids from Columbia, Mexico, and the East, 
all in fine order. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6,909. 
Orchids in Flower. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
on THURSDAY next. May 14th (the day following the Orchid 
Conference at South Kensington), at half-past twelve o’clock 
precisely, A GRAND COLLECTION of ORCHIDS in 
FLOWER, including choice Masdevallias, Cattleyas, Lfelias, 
Odontoglossums, Phnleenopsis, Oneidiums, Cypripediums, 
&c„ &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Special Offer of Orchids. 
HEAP ORCHIDS.—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 be had if required, hut 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. 
SINGLE DAHLIAS* 
FORMOSA, FINEST NOVELTY OF THE SEASON, 
gained the only FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE from the 
Royal Horticultural Society during the season, 2s. 6 d. each, 
post free. 
Fifty other Choice Varieties of SINGLES, 6s. doz. 
DOUBLES, SHOW and FANCIES, 4s. and 6s. doz. 
DOUBLES, POMPON or BOUQUET, 6s. doz. 
CATALOGUE FREE. 
J. CHEAL & SON'S, 
LOWFIELD NURSERIES, 
CRAWLEY, SUSSEX* 
PAN SIES 
FOR 
EXHIBITION. 
My Pansies for the present season are now 
ready for sending out. The plants are re¬ 
markably strong and healthy, and, devoting 
as I do considerable time and care to the 
improvement of these flowers, my customers 
may rely upon receiving none but tbe 
best. It is my aim now, considering the 
numberless varieties put into commerce, not 
to offer a Collection of Plants, hut a 
Selection of the really first-rate and most 
highly deserving in their respective classes, 
and such as are worthy of a place in every 
collection. 
Catalogues free on application. 
JOHN DOWNIE, 
Beechhill Nurseries, Murrayfield, 
EDINBURGH. _ 
CUTBUiH’S 
MILLTRACK 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 
Wales.” — Price Six Shillings per 
bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
(for packing). One Shilling per Cake 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSE HIES, LONDON, N. 
ORCHIDS. 
T HOUSANDS of clean, healthy, well-grown Orchids 
at reasonable prices. Priced list on application. 
JAMES CYPHER, 
EXOTIC NURSERIES, CHELTENHAM. 
N.B.—An inspection respectfully invited. 
Sold in Packets, 6d. and Is each, and in 
Sealed B ag s only . 
7 lb. 2 8 ; 14 lb. 4 6 ; 28 lb. 7 6 ; 561b. 12/6; 1 ewt. 20/- 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD, LONDON, E. 
A SAMPLE BAG will be sent Carriage Paid 
on receipt of P. 0. 0. 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, E. 
BUSH HILL PARK NURSERY , ENFIELD, N. 
At the above-named Nurseries are cultivated in unusually 
large quantities. Azaleas, Bouvardias, Camellias, Climbing 
Plants, Cyclamen, Epacris, Ericas, Ferns, Ficus, Flowering 
and Decorative Plants in variety, Fruit Trees, Gardenias, 
Genistas, Grape Vines, Greenhouse Plants in variety, Palms, 
Pelargoniums, Rhododendrons, Roses, Shrubs, Stove Plants 
in variety, &c. 
ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. — 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 unprece¬ 
dented extent. 
The glass structures cover an area of upwards of 236,000 
superficial feet. 
HUGH LOW & CO. 
cordially invite Gentlemen interested in Horticulture to 
inspect the Nurseries. 
SUPERB PETUNIAS. 
MY PETUNIAS (single), are superior to all others. For 
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 countrv. 
5,000 splendid plants how ready at is. id. per doz., free in 
strong box ; or 2s. per doz. for extra large plants. Number¬ 
less testimonials. Sixth year of distribution. DOUBLE 
PETUNIAS, finest varieties tu name, .'is. Gd. and 5s. per 
doz., safe and free by Parcels Post; 6 plants for 2s. 
-ALSO s. d. 
FUCHSIAS, 250 finest varieties, 12 fine named, in 6 
sorts ... .„ 2 0 
12 distinct kinds . 2 6 
12 grand exhibition varieties ... .3 6 
COLEUS, 12 good kinds ... , ... .2 o 
12 very fine new varieties . 3 0 
6 splendid novelties . 4 c 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 6 pairs best sorts ... 2 0 
12 distinct .2 6 
12 pairs fine varieties .3 6 
WHITE MARGUERITES, splendid bushy 
plants .. per doz. 3 3 
BLUE MARGUERITES (Agathsea), 6 plants for 
Is. 6d. per doz. 2 0 
For above and many others see Illustrated Catalogue, three 
stamps; lists of seedlings and cuttings free. 
B. C. RAVENSCROFT, 
GRANVILLE NURSERY, LEWISHAM. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF 
FERNS AND SELAGINELLAS. 
The Largest Stock in the Trade. 
Catalogues on Application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, near MANCHESTER. 
NEW GATALOGUEfoi’1885 
Beautiful Flowers for Indoors, selected from an immense 
Stoclc. 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., mai' 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 Achimenes, 12 sorts, 2s. 6(7. 
12 Begonias, Tuberous, 12 
sorts, 6s. 
12 „ Ornamental, 12 sorts, 
4s. 
6 ,, Evergreens, 0 sorts, 2s. 
12 Bouvardias, 12 sorts, 4s. 
12 Caladiums, 12 sorts, 0s. 
12 Camellias, 12 sorts, 24s. 
12 Chrysanthemums of any or 
all classes,Large Flowered, 
Pompon, Anemone, or 
Japanese, 2s. 6 d. 
50 „ „ 10s. 
100 „ „ 18s. 
12 Coleus, 12 sorts, 3s. 
12 Perns, 12 sorts, 9s. 
12 Fuchsias, 12 sorts, 3s. 
25 „ 25 sorts, 5s. Gd. 
50 ,, 50 sorts, 12. Gd. 
100 „ ISs. 
W. CLIBRAN and SON’S 
12 Geraniums of any kind or 
all classes, Zonals for pots, 
or beds, Ivy-leaf, Doubles 
&c., 3s. 
50 ,, all classes, a lovely 
selection, 12s. Gd. 
12 Gloxinias, 12 sorts, 6s. 
12 Greenhouse Plants, 12 
sorts 9s 
12 Heliotrope, 12 sorts, 2s. 6(7. 
12 Lantanas, 12 sorts, 2s. Gd. 
12 Liliums, 6 sorts, 12s. 
12 Palms, 6 sorts, ISs. 
12 Pelargoniums, Show 
Freneh, Fancy, &c., 9s. 
12 Roses, 15s. 
12 Salvias, 2s. Gd. 
12 StovePlants, Flowering 9s. 
12 ,, ,, Foliage, 9s. 
12 Tropteolums.hs. 6(7. 
12 Tree Carnations, 9s. 
12 Yerbenas, 2s. 6(7. 
NEW CATALOGUE (free 
for two stamps) of Hardy Plants and Florists’ Flowers for out¬ 
doors, is a list of the finest Collections in the Country of Low 
Priced Plants, and includes only varieties which are annually 
tested and compared to ensure‘the weeding out of all inferior 
plants. The following cheap Collections al-e of our selection 
only, all named sorts for Garden or Exhibition:— 
12 each of ANTIRRHINUMS, PENTSTEMONS, PHLOXES, 
for 9s., or 12 of any separate for 3s. Gd. 
12 PYRETHRUMS, os.; 12 POTENTILLAS, 5s.; 12 DEL- 
PHINIUMS, 7s. 6(7.; 12 PLEONIES, 9s.; or 12 of 
each, 22s. Gd. 
12 CARNATIONS, Cs.; 12 PICOTEES, 6s.; 12 PINKS, 
3s. 6(7.; 12 Show or Fancy PANSIES, 3s. ; or 12 of 
each for 17s. 6(7. 
12 DAHLIAS of any class. Show, Fancy, Bedding, Boquet, or 
Single, 3s.; 50 varieties, 12s. 6(7!; 100 varieties, 2oS. 
12 lovely IRIS, 3s.: 12 beautiful MIMULUS, 3s. 
12 lovely PRIMROSES, Double, 6s.; 12 SAXIFRAGAS, 3s.; 
12 SEDUMS, 3s. 
12 Sweet VIOLETS, 2s. Gd. ; 12 VIOLAS, 2s. 6(7.; or 100 in 
four colours, 12s. 
12 beautiful Seedling HOLLYHOCKS, 4s.; 50 for 12s. Gd. ; 
100 for 21s. 
12 beautiful PRIMULAS SIEBOLDII, 12 sorts, 6s. 
40 Acres line NURSERY STOCK. 
5 „ HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
2 „ GLASS HOUSES. 
Tlie Oldfield Nurseries, Altrincham, Cheshire, and the Seed 
and Bulb and Cut Flower Dep6t, 12, Market Street, Manchester. 
F. SANDER & Co.7sT. ALBANS^ 
ORCHID GROWERS &;IMPORTERS. 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
