May 23rd, 1885. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
607 
SUPERB PETUNIAS. 
MY PETUN IAS (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 country. 
5,000 splendid plants now ready at Is. 4 d. 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 to name, 3s. 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 G 
sorts .2 0 
12 distinot kinds .2 6 
12 grand exhibition varieties .3 G 
COLEUS, 12 good kinds .2 () 
12 very tine new varieties.3 0 
G splendid novelties .4 6 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, G pairs best sorts ... 2 0 
12 distinct .2 G 
12 pairs fine varieties .3 G 
WHITE MARGUERITES, splendid bushy 
_plants .. per doz. 3 3 
BLUE MARGUERITES (Agathsea), G plants for 
ls.Gd . per doz. 2 G 
For above and many others see Illustrated Catalogue, three 
stamps j lists of seedlings and cuttings free. 
B. C. ^AVENSCROFT, 
GRANVILLE NURSERY, LEV/ISHAM. 
CUTBUSH’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, 
hut none to be compared with yours, 
which I have used for the last twenty 
years without once failing a quick 
and good crop. — Chas. Pennt, 
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 NURSERIES, LONDON, N. 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
MCUl-IML 
TWO 
PRIZE MEDALS. 
Quality, THE BEST in the 
Market. 
tocmiWtwirWW. 
(ALL SACKS INCLUDED.) 
PEAT, best brown fibrous, 4s. 6 d. per sack; 5 sacks for 20s. 
PEAT, best black fibrous, 3s. 6d. ,, 5 sacks for 15s. 
PEAT, extra selected Orchid, 5s. ,, 
LOAM, best yellow fibrous .. .. ") 
PREPARED' COMPOST, best .. ( Is. per bushel 
LEAF-MOULD, best only .. .. ( (sacks included). 
PEAT-MOULD, ditto . J 
SILVER SAND (coarse) 1/3 per bushel, 12/-half ton, 22/-ton. 
RAFFIA FIBRE, best only. Is. per lb. 
TOBACCO CLOTH, finest imported 8 d. per lb., 28 lbs. 18s. 
TOBACCO PAPER, ditto (Sp4cialit6) 8 d. per lb., 28 lbs. 18s. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN (finest Milltraek), 5s. per bushel. 
SPHAGNUM MOSS, all selected, 2s. per bushel, Gs. per sack, 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE RE FUSE (by Chubb’s Special Process), 
sacks, Is. each; 10 sacks, 9s.; 15 sacks, 13s.; 20 sacks, 17s.; 
30 sacks, 25s.; 40 sacks, 30s. Truck-load, loose, free on rail, 
25s. Limited quantities of G special quality, granulated 
in sacks only, 2s. each. 
TERMS, STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER. 
(The Trade Supplied.) 
CHUBB, ROUND & CO., 
West Ferry Road, Millwall, London, E. 
THE SECRET! 
Not one, but all; and it 
is a surprise and the con- 
versationwith all wherever 
we exhibit; and whoever 
comes to see our flovrers 
remarhs, “ How do they get 
such a quantity of Blooms 
with such brilliancy of 
colour, and nice small 
bright foliage?” The 
answer is, “ Their BEAL 
MANURE ” and Fumi¬ 
gating Material. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE, 
/^\NE BAG, Is.; 10 bags, 8s.; 15 bags, 12s.; 20 bags, 
lGs.; 30 bags, 22s. No charge for bags. 
Cart and 1 an loads, at Works, from 3s. to 7s. Gd., according 
to size. Truck loads, containing upwards of 2 tons weight, 25s. 
FREE ON RAIL. 
TERMS-STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER. 
BULBECK & SON, Manufacturers, 
SUFFOLK PLACE, Snow Fields, Bermondsey, S.E. 
SHE, The Enthusiast— 
Oh! tell me why my (lowers droop, 
u hy leaves and blossoms fade, 
Although the Florist sent them homo 
In gorgeous bloom arrayed. 
I ’tend to them with constant care 
And water them each day, 
Ihey have sunshine and purest air 
And yet they fade away ! 
TOBIN’S MAGIC FERTILIZER 
MAGIC, changing weak and straggling stems into stimlv mrJ 
vigorous growth and wealth of ®som. Itfa 
Sample 3 cl., Gd., and If size, sent free for 3d. extra; 
Id. size, 2 d, extra. 
HE, The Philosopher- 
Fair Maid, your plants shall bloom again, 
^ But first I’ll tell the cause ; 
They pine for want of nourishment— 
Rich Chemical Manures. 
You foolishly but water gave, 
The Florist he was wiser; 
He gave them food ns well as drink— 
Use TOBIN’S FERTILIZER. 
TOBIN’S MAGIC FERTILIZER 
Is sold by Grocers, Oilmen, Seedsmen, Florists, Corn Chandlers 
and Ironmongers all over the Kingdom, at following prices 
Per Packet. s. d. 
Sufficient for 12 Plants 1 
,, 36 ,, 3 
,, 72 „ 6 
„ 150 „ 1 0 
10 lbs. 
28 „ 
50 ,, 
1 cwt. 
In bags. 
s. d 
2 6 
6 O 
10 O 
18 O 
address— TOBIN’S CHEMICAL MANURE CO M 
19, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C.; Works, Wood Green, London, N. 
AGENTS WANTED. TRADE SUPPLIED. LIBERAL TERMS. 
Most attiactive Show Cards (samples free on application). Selling in Thousands all over the country. 
JAMES L00MES, F.R.H.S., 
THE NURSERIES, 
WHITTLESEA, NEAR PETERBOROUGH, 
BEGS TO CALI, ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING 
SPECIALITIES, 
FOR GREENHOUSE. 
Doz. 
s. d. 
Per 
’Coleus, in great and beautiful variety. 
In pots, well established . 
Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. 
Prom the best varieties . 2s and 
In pots, well established . 5s. to 
Eueharis Amazonica, flowering bulbs, each Is.’ 6d. & 
-B ucnsias, an immense collection. 
Single and Double Varieties .from 
Ditto, in 4-incli pots." 
Gloxinias, Erect, Horizontal, and Drooping varieties 
Ditto, Plants in pots.Gs. to 
Balsams. Rose and Camellia fid. 
Begonias, Mixed Tuberous, Rooted, from splendid 
varieties, 
Laing’s and Low’s Strain.from 
Ditto, in pots .Gs. to 
Grevillea Hobusta, splendid Pern-like Plants, 
suitable for table decoration ...Oct. each or 
Mimulus (Queen’s Prize), choice 
’Pelargoniums, French and Regal. 
A unique collection of most of the newest 
varieties. 
Ditto, in pots. 
Pelargoniums (Geraniums), 
V arieties, named . 
Petunias. Choice Double.’’ ( 
Seedlings, Single and Double 
Lilium Auratum. Large bulbs 
Perns in variety, from Gd. each . 
Gold Pern .9d..and Is. each; 7s. to 12 0 
&ST Many other Greenhouse Plants in Stock. 
12 choice 
... Gs., Ss., and 
Zonals, Choice 
each 
3 6 
12 0 
2 6 
2 G 
5 0 
2 6 
24 0 
2 0 
3 6 
24 0 
4 0 
2 6 
3 6 
12 0 
4 6 
FOR GARDEN. 
’Chrysanthemums, a large collection of every 
variety. Well rooted Plants .from 
Ditto, in pots, well established .5s. to 
Carnations and Pieotees. Very choice named 
Stage Flowers. from, per pair 
Ditto, unnamed, good varieties ... per doz. 
Pinks, Pink and White . 
’Dahlias. A superb collection, including the Cactus 
family, including Constance, Juazerii, Glare of 
the Garden, &c. 
Pompone or Bouquet, Show, Fancy & Sinqle. 
W ell rooted Plants . 
Established, in pots. 
Seedling Dahlias, choice ... (” 
Carpet Bedding Plants, viz: Iresines, Aiternari- 
thera, Mesembryanthemum, Mentha, Coleus 
Versehaffeltii, &c„ &c„ in Stock. Prices on 
application. 
Geraniums, for bedding . from Is. Gd. to 
Several thousands, including Gold and Silver 
Tricolors and Bieolors, Bronzes, &e., &c. 
Lavender. Old English Sweet-scented. i o 
Extra Strong Plants. ... 30 
Lobelia. Dark Blue and Compact . 1 g 
Egg” 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 m season. 
NOTICE.—Please mention this Paper when 
Post Office Orders payable at Whittlesea. 
crossed “National Provincial Bank.” 
ordering. 
Cheques 
C. G. FRAZER, 
Horticultural Builder, Norwich. 
Span-Roof Greenhouses, 
fitted complete, glazed 
with 21-oz. glass, and 
painted three coats. 
Tenant’s Fixture, 
; 10 ft. by 8 ft., £15. 
Set of Six Handlights to cover 15 square feet, diminishing 
sizes, painted three coats, glazed with 21-oz. glass, per set. 
The illustration shows the largest of the set of six. 
NEW “IMPROVED” HANDLIGHTS. 
Made diminishing sizes, covers 17 square feet; painted three 
coats, and glazed with 21-oz. glass; per set, £2 7s. Gd. 
Cucumber Frames, 
Lights, 2 in. thick, 
glazed with 21-oz. glass, 
painted four coats. 
£ s. d. 
4 ft. by G ft., 1 18 0 
8 ft. hy 6 ft., 3 4 G 
12 ft. by G ft., 4 12 G 
Cases, 5s. 
Cheap Cucumber Frames, with sliding lights, glazed with 
21-oz. glass, and painted three coats, 6 ft. bv 4 ft £ 17 , . 
12 ft. by 4 ft., £2 ; or fitted with joints and (registered) 
set-opes (as shown), 6 ft. by 4 ft., 10s. extra ; and 12 ft by 4 ft 
15s. extra. Cases, 5s. J ■> 
Carriage paid to any Railway Station in England and Wales • 
also to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, and Belfast. ’ 
Illustrated Catalogues, post free, two penny stamps. 
GARDEN REQUISITES, 
pOCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE, 4-bushel ba°- 
V/ 98 S ,‘ ; 30 4,°. r 30s -! £ uck (loose) free on 
rail, 28s. , Best Brown Fibrous Peat. 5s ner sank 
a for 22s. Gd. ; Black Fibrous Peat, 4s. Gd per sack 5 for 
?o S ' 5 CoaTse Silver Sand, ls . 6rf . pel . bu P shel ; 25 ’ 
ton ; Yellow Fibrous Loam, Leaf, and Peat-mould Is per 
bushel; Wood Lattice, Orchid Baskets, Fresh 
M ° ss > G:u '(l e ‘i Hose, Artificial Manures, Garden 
Sticks (Bamboos) and Labels. Tobacco Cloth and Paper. 
Write for Price List. 
W. E. WARD & CO., 
11, Union Court, Wormwood Street, London, E.C. (close to 
Broad Street and G.E.R. Stations.) 
H Q f) —TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING — 
. An Illustrated Guide (110 pages) “How to 
Open respectably from £ 20 ,” three stamps'—H/ MYERS & 
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