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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
August 1st, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Dutch Bulbs. Special Trade Sales. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris beg to 
announce that they have now fixed their Sales of 
DUTCH FLOWER ROOTS for the coming season. The 
first Auction will take place on MONDAY, August 17th. This 
and the three following Sales will consist of lots specially 
to suit the Trade and other extensive buyers, and arrange, 
ments have been made for the supply of roots of the best 
quality. 
Catalogues will be sent regularly on application—Central 
Auction Rooms and Estate Offices, G7 and 68, Cheapside, E.C. 
EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 
DOUBLE ROMAN AND PAPER-WHITE NARCISSUS. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6,944. 
Splendid Importations. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 3S, King Street, Covent Garden, 
on THURSDAY next, August 6th, at half-past twelve pre¬ 
cisely, by order of Mr. E. Sandee, a very grand importation 
of Cattleya superba splendens, the dark-flowered Rio Negro 
variety, in splendid order; also many large and specially fine 
masses of Cattleya Eldorado, with fine leaves and in specially 
grand condition; Paphinia cristata grandis and Sanderiana, 
a hlue-flowerednew Orchid of merit; Galeandra-Devonianain 
splendid masses; Zygopetalum Gautieri, Cattleya intermedia, 
Ltelia purpurata, many Mexican and other Orchids. 
On view the morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6,944. 
Lselia Harpophylla. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, at 
his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, on 
THURSDAY next. August 6th, at half - past twelve pre¬ 
cisely, by order of Mr. F. Saxder, a very grand importation 
of Lselia Harpophylla, just received per Str. “Elbe,” and 
in extra condition ; fine masses and very healthy sound plants, 
make this lot the best yet offered. Also a splendid lot of 
Cattleya Schilleriana, also in fine condition. 
On view the morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Beg to announce they have received their usual consignments of the above valuable 
BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING, 
and will be pleased to receive orders for immediate delivery. 
ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY, KING’S ROAD, CHELSEA, LONDON, S.W. 
. R OSES! 
THE LARGEST ROSE NURSERIES IN THE WORLD! 
A Visit is respectfully invited. 
No description can convey the slightest idea of the magnificent stock now in flower. They 
will continue in their beauty until October. 
South Lodge, Southgate. 
M R, J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, on 
the premises as above, on TUESDAY, August lltli, 
at half-past Twelve precisely, a small Collection of Orchids 
formed ffirthff late J. S. Law, Esq., including Cattleya 
Guttata Leopoldii, C. speciosissima, C. Skinneri, Zygope¬ 
talum Mackayii, Epidendrum prismatoearpum, and Cypri- 
pedium Sedeni, &e.; also Stove and Greenhouse Plants, com¬ 
prising a fine specimen Platycerium Grande, Eucharis Ama- 
zonica and Candida, Ferns, Davallias, Todea superba, &c.; 
specimen Phormium tenax Yeitchii, Tuberous-rooted Bego¬ 
nias, Crotons, &c. May be viewed the day prior and morning 
of ~Sale, and Catalogues had on the premises - of Mr. J. C. 
STEVENS, Auctioneer and Valuer, 38, King Street, Covent 
Garden. South Lodge is a mile and a half from Enfield 
Station, on the Great Northern Railway. 
Special Sale of Orchids in Flower. 
M R, J. C. STEVENS begs to announce that his 
next Sale of ORCHIDS in FLOWER will take 
place at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
on WEDNESDAY', August 12th, and he will be glad if 
Gentlemen desirous of entering Plants for this Sale will please 
send particulars of same not later than Thursday, August 6th. 
To Capitalists, Male or Female. 
A DVERTISER, well known in the profession, who 
can command a large trade in a very populous district, 
where there is no competition, requires capital to erect the 
necessary glass-houses and other buildings. The opening is, 
without'doubt, unequalled at the present time. Liberal and 
most advantageous terms offered, or would be glad to meet 
with a voung man of energy and capital, desirous of learning 
the Horticultural Business, and who is seeking a permanent 
investment of a lucrative character.—Address: IIobtus, 17, 
Catherine Street, Strand, W.C. 
Orchids and Lilies. 
W ILLIAM GORDON’S SPECIALITIES.—Special 
list of Orchids free per post. The small list of a few 
varieties quoted here will be found to be well worth invest¬ 
ment. The size and value of plants sent out always ensures 
the utmost satisfaction. Cattleya eitrina, fine plants of this 
sweet-smelling Orchid, 2s. 6(7., 3s. 6 d., 5s. each. Cypripedium 
Lawreneeanum, two to three growths, nice stuff, 3s. 6 d. to 
5s. Dendrobium Eormosum giganteum, most lovely Dendrobe, 
large white flowers; these are the finest I have imported for 
three years; six to twelve bulbs, and two to three growths, 
which will flower, 3s. 6(7., 5s., 7s. 6(7. Dendrobium Dalhousi- 
annm; these have already produced gorgeous flowers from the 
old bulbs ; immense masses, 21s. each; smaller, 10s. 6c7., 7s. 6(7., 
and 5s. each. Thuhia Bensonise, strong plants, 5s. All other 
Orchids equally low.—Address, WM. GORDON, The Nur¬ 
series, Amyand Park Road, Twickenham. 
F. SANDER & Co., ST. ALBANS, 
ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS. 
Am immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
ORCHIDS I ORCHIDS I 
THE LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL CO. 
(JOHN COWAN), LIM., 
Beg to announce the arrival of a fine consignment 
of East Indian Orchids, including a grand lot of 
DENDROBIUM BENSONI, and many other fine 
varieties. Full particulars on application to the 
Company, 
THE VINEYARD, GARSTQN. 
CRANSTON’S NURSERY & SEED CO., Limited, 
KING’S ACRE, HEREFORD. 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUES SENT POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
Sold in Packets, 6d. and Is each, and in 
Sealed Bags only . 
7 lb. 2 8 ; 14 lb. 4/6 ; 28 lb. 7/6 ; 561b. 12/6; 1 owt. 20/- 
CLAY Sc LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD, LONDON, E. 
A SAMPLE BAG will be sent Carriage Paid 
on receipt of. P 0. 0. 
HORTICULTURAL SOILS, MANURES, 
SUNDRIES, 8c POTTERY. 
Trepho for Orchids. 
Peat forOrehids &General Use. 
Loam. 
Sand. 
Compost. 
Pish Potash Guano. 
Manures, all kinds. 
Sticks and Labels. 
Insecticides. 
Pot Brushes or Scrubs. 
Weed Killer. 
Lawn Sand. 
Tiffanies, and other Shadings. 
Truck Baskets. 
Virgin Cork. 
Raffia. 
Pots and Stands, Superior, 
well-made. 
Orchid Pottery. 
Wire Netting. 
Wire Work. 
Garden Tools. 
Brass Syringes. 
Fumigators. 
Charcoal. 
Mushroom Spawn. 
Every Horticultural Requisite Supplied. 
CATALOGUE EREE PER POST. 
JOHN KENNARD, Swan Place, Old Kent Road, S.E. 
Established 1S54. 
LOVEL’S STRAWBERRY RUNNERS. 
S TBONG, healthy, and well-rooted. Sample and 
Pamphlet id. List free. 
W. LOYEL & SON, Strawberry Growers, Driffield. 
COME AND SEE 
5,000 LILIUM AURATUM IN BLOOM. 
Many spikes with 15-20 large open flowers. 
A magnificent spectacle. 
Spikes cut and sent to order, packing free, Ss. to 12s. per doz. 
HEW PLANT AND BULB COMPANY, COLCHESTER. 
Our Autumn Trade Lists, Nos. 75, 76, are now published. 
Traders not having received a copy are requested to apply 
for one. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRADE. 
12 different Ferns and Selaginellas (our selection), out of pots, 
carriage free, for 3s. 6(7., 4s. 6(7., 6s. 6(7. 
25 ditto, Ss. 6(7., 11s. 6(7., 15s. 6(7., 21s. 
50 ditto, 21s., 27s. 6(7., 32s. 6(7., 37s. 6(7. 
100, in 25 varieties, 27s. 6(7., 32s. 6(7., 52s. 6(7. 
100, in 50 ditto, 32s. 6(7., 32s. 6(7., 65s. 
Illustrated Catalogue, Is. Smaller fcataloeue, of over 1,200 
species and varieties, free on application. 
W. & l BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
WHOLESALE BULB CATALOGUE 
Contains list of all varieties of ENGLISH, DTJTCH, and 
FEEKCH-GEOWX BULBS, including 
the following :— 
ANEMONES—all the best varieties. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILLIJE—charming blue spring flower. 
CROCUS—all named varieties, and mixed. 
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA — beautiful white sweet- 
scented Cape bulb. 
HELLEBORES NIGER—Christmas Rose. 
HYACINTHS—all colours, named, for pots, glasses, or bed¬ 
ding. 
IRIS—all the best varieties. 
IXIAS—handsome showy spring flowers. 
LILIES—all the leading named sorts. 
N ARCISS—Polyanthus" varieties. 
NARCISS and DAFFODILS, in 40 varieties. 
SCILLAS and SNOWDROPS, including the newest varieties 
of the latter. 
TULIPS, Double and Single, iu great varietv. 
WINTER ACONITES—bright yellow; the first Bulb to 
bloom after Christmas. 
May be had on Application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
13, EXETER STREET, STRAND, W.C. 
Please compare our prices before sending your orders abroad. 
