August 15th, 1885. 
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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Dutch Bulbs. 
Monday and Thursday next. Special Trade Sales. 
M esses, protheroe & morris win sell 
by AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 07 and68, 
Cheapsidp, E.C., on MONDAY and THURSDAY next, at 
11.30 o’clock precisely each day, extensive consignments of 
HYACINTHS. TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, SNOW¬ 
DROPS, and other roots from Holland, in excellent quality, 
specially lotted to suit the trade and other large buyers. Also 
700 white Roman Hyacinths. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Sales Next Week. 
M esses, peotheeoe & morris beg to 
announce their Sales for next week, which will take 
place as follows, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, 
Cheapside I] C 
MONDAY, August 17 th.—Great Trade Sale of DUTCH 
BULBS, 800 lots. ____ 
WEDNESDAY' August 19th,—Clearance Sale of GREEN- 
HOUSE PLANTS and GARDEN UTENSILS, at Lynton 
House, Clapham Common. 
THURSDAY'. August 20th— Great Trade Sale of DITCH 
BULBS, 800 lots. 
FRIDAY', August 21st.—Imported and Established ORCHIDS 
from Messrs. Shuttiewokth, Carder & Co. and Mr. J. 
E. Bossy, 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Flowering Orchids. Special Sale. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris beg to 
announce that their next Special Sale of ORCHIDS 
in FLOWER and in BID, will take place on TUESDAY, 
August 25th, for which they will be glad to receive notice of 
-entries not later than-Wednesday next. 
Sales for Next Week. 
M R, J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
during The present week, as follows, at half-past twelve pre¬ 
cisely each day :— 
WEDNESDAY'.—Consignments of first-class BULBS from 
Holland, lotted to suit the trade and other large 
buyers. 
THURSDAY'.—A fine lot of ANGR-ECUM LEONI, AGA- 
NISIA CYANEA, a new TRICHOPILIA, and other 
ORCHIDS from Mr. F. Sander, &o., &e. 
SATURDAY.—Consignments of first-class DUTCH BULBS, 
in lots to suit the trade and other large buyers. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Orchids and Lilies. 
TTTILLIAM GORDON’S SPECIALITIES.— Special 
VV 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 citrina, fine plants of this 
sweet-smelling Orchid, 2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 il., os. each. Cypripedium 
Lawrenceunum, two to three growths, nice stuff, 3s. (id. to 
5s. Dendrobium Formosum 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 d., 5s., 7s. 6rf. Dendrobium Dalhousi- 
anum : these have already produced gorgeous flowers from the 
old bulbs; immense masses, 21s. each; smaller, 10s. (Id.. 7s. fid., 
qni 5s. each. Thunia Bensonise, strong plants, 5s. All other 1 
Orchids equally low.—Address; WMt GORDON, The Nur¬ 
series, Amynnd Park Road. Twickenham. 
F. SANDER & Co., ST. ALBANS, 
OECHID GROWERS & IMPORTERS. 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
ORCHIDS! ORCHIDS!I 
Dendrobium alba sanguineum, Bensonite, crepidatum 
roseum, crystallinum, ebrysotoxum, crassinode, Dal- 
housianum, eburneum. Farmeri, formosum giganteum, 
Parishi, Pierardi latifolia, primulinum giganteum, 
thyrsiflorum, tortile roseum, suavissimum, and 
Wardianum Lowi. 
Tine established plants of all the above, 2s., 2s. 6d., and 3s. fid. 
each. 
Complete lists on application. 
THE VINEYARD AND NURSERIES, 
GARSTON, LIVERPOOL. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE 
AT REDUCED PRICES. 
4 -BUSHEL BAG, Is.; 10 bags, 9s.; 15 bags, 13s.; 
20 bags, 17s.; 30 hags, 25s. Bags included. Truck load, 
free to rail, 25s.—T. RICH, Cocoa Fibre YVorks, 12, Redman’s 
Road, Ylile End, London. E. 
E EVUE de l’HORTICULTURE BELGE et 
ETRANGERE (Belgian and Foreign Horticultural 
Review). — Among the principal Contributors are:—A. 
Allard, E. Andr6, C. Baltet, F. Burvenich, F. Crdpin, De 
De Jonge van Ellemeet, O. de Kerchove de Denterghem, 
P. E. de Puydt, C. de Vis, J. Gillon, A. M. C. Jongkindt 
Coninck, J.Kick, L. Linden, T. Moore, C. Naudin, B. Oliverer, 
H. Ortgies, B. Pynaert, E. Rodigas, A. Siraux, O. Thomas, 
A. van Geert Son, H. J. van Hulle, J. van Volxern, H. J. 
Y r eitch, A. YVesmael, and P. Wolkenstein. 
This illustrated Journal appears on the 1st- of every month, 
in Parts of 24 pages, Svo., with Two Coloured Plates and 
numerous Engravings. 
Terms of Subscription for the United Kingdom:—One year, 
14s., payable in advance. 
Publishing Office: 136, Rue de Bruxelles, Ghent, Belgium. 
Post Office Orders to be made payable to M. E. PYNAERT, 
Ghent, 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRADE. 
12 different Ferns and Selaginellas (our selection), out of pots, 
carriage free, for 3s. fid., 4s. fid.. Us. fid. 
25 ditto, 8s. fid., 11s. fid., 15s. fid., 21s. 
50 ditto, 21s., 27s. fid., 32s. fid., 37s. fid. 
100, in25 varieties, 27s. 0d., 32s. fid., 52s. 6d. 
100, in 50 ditto, 32s. 6d., 52s. 6d., 65s. 
Illustrated Catalogue, Is. Smaller Catalogue, of over 1,200 
species and varieties, free on application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
CUTBUSH’S 
MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
IF ONCE USED no other will he 
willingly taken. Testimonials of high 
merit received every day.— “The Gar¬ 
dens, Sandringham. —I have tried j 
all other Mushroom Spawn advertised, 
but none to be 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 1 
Wales.’’ — Price Six Shillings per 
bushel, One Shilling extra per bushel 
(for packing), One Shilling per Cake j 
free by Parcels Post. 
HIGHGATE NURSE HIES, LONDON, N. 
SEEDLING PLANTS 
OF CHOICE 
FLORISTS’ FLOWERS. 
Weriiave much pleasure in offering strong healthy 
transplanted seedlings from our superb strains of the 
following :— Per doz. Per 100 
s. d. s. d. 
Calceolarias, from choicest flowers only, beau¬ 
tifully tigred and spotted .16 10 6 
Carnations and Picotees, from stage flowers, 
will produce 80 per cent, of fine double blooms 16 10 C 
,, choicest yellow, very fine .26 
Cinerarias, from a grand strain of beautiful 
flowers .1 fi 10 6 
,, new dwarf large flowers, splendid .2 fi 
Primula, Crimson King, magnificent .3 8 - 
„ alba magnifica, large, pure white, with beau. 
tifully-fringed flowers .26 
„ Daniel’s choicest red, very fine..10 10 C 
,, „ ,, white „ ..1 fi 10 6 
,, „ ,, mixed ,, 16 10 6 
,, ,, ,, ,, extra strong plants ... 3 6 15 0 
,, Fern-leaved, very choice, mixed .16 10 fi 
Carriage free on receipt of P.O.O, 
DANIELS EROS,, 
TOWN CLOSE NUr-SEBIES, NORWICH. 
Sold in Packets, 6d. and Is each, and in 
Sealed Bags only. 
7 lb. 2/6; 14 lb. 4. 6 ; 28 lb. 7/6; 561b. 12 6; 1 cwt. 20 - 
CLAY & LEVESLEY, 
TEMPLE MILL LANE, STRATFORD, LONDON, E. 
A SAMPLE BAG will be sent Carriage Paid 
on receipt of P. 0. 0. 
Samples and Price Lists Post Free. 
Hemstitched. §■ 
Ladies’ ..3/11 s 8 
Gents’...6/9 a ^ 
All Pure Plax. 
The Cambrics of Robinson 
and Cleaver have a world- 
CAMBRIC p 
By Appoint¬ 
ments to the t-\ rv ni/ nrn 
Queen and POCKET 
Crown Prin¬ 
cess of Germany. 
ROBINSON and 
CLEAVER, 
BELFAST. 
wide fame.”— Queen. 
HANDKERCHIEFS. 
SPECIALITIES. 
East Loth-ton Stock, a very hardy race of the 
highest value for spring flowering; very sweet-scented. 
Sow in July and August in open air. Scarlet. Purple, 
and White, each, per packet, 6 d. and Is.: three colours’ 
Is. (id, and 2s. fid., post free. 
Carnation Seed, saved from a splendid collection, 
will give 80 per cent, of fine double flowers. Invaluable 
for cutting, being hardy, robust, and free. Sow in open 
air for blooming next year. Bizarres, Flakes. Fancies, 
Cloves, Yellow and YYhite-ground Picotees, each separate 
or all mixed. Is. and 2s. fid. per packet, free. 
Tree Carnation (Winter-flowering), seed saved as 
above. These are easily grown from seed, and will bloom 
freely in any greenhouse. Cultural directions with every 
packet. Sow now in cold frame. Per packet, Is. anil 
2s. 6 d. free. 
Pentstemon Seed, saved from the finest large- 
flowering varieties of our unrivalled collection. Sow now 
in open air for next year’s flowering. Plants continue to 
flower from June to November. Per packet, fid. and Is., 
free. 
Amateur’s Gardening Guide, gratis and post free. 
STUART & MEIN, 
KELSO, SCOTLAND. 
AT THE INVENTORIES. 
OUR LILIUM AURATUM 
Are now in full bloom in the 
LARGE CONSERVATORY. 
Spikes cut and sent to order, 8s. and 12s. per dozen. 
OUR GENERAL BULB LIST, No. 77 
Is now in press. Send for a copy. 
NEW PLANT AND BULB COMPANY, COLCHESTER. 
WHOLESALE BULB CATALOGUE 
Contains list of all varieties of ENGLISH, DUTCH, and 
FRENCH-GROWN 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. 
HI'-' 1 1NTHS—all colours, named, for pots, glasses, or bed¬ 
ding. 
IRIS— all the best varieties. 
I NIAS—handsome showy spring flowers. 
LILIES—all the leading named sorts. 
N ARCISS—Polyanthus varieties. 
NARCISS and DAFFODILS, in 40 varieties. 
SCILLAS and SNOYYDROPS, including the newest varieti.s 
of the latter. 
TULIPS, Double and Single, in great variety. 
YVINTER ACONITES—bright yellow; the fust Bulb to 
bloom after Christmas. 
May be had on Application. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
13, EXETER STREET, STRAND, V.C. 
Please compare our prices before sending your orders abroad. 
HORTICULTURAL SOILS, MANURES, 
SUNDRIES, & POTTERY. 
Trepho for Orchids. 
Peat forOrchids ^General Use. 
Loam. 
Sand. 
Compost. 
Fish Potash Guano. 
Ylnnures, all kinds. 
Sticks and Labels. 
Insecticides. 
Pot Brushes or Scrubs. 
YVeed Killer. 
Lawn Sand. 
Tiffanies, and other Shadings. 
Truck Baskets. 
Y'irgin 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 FREE PER POST. 
JOHN KENNARD, Swan Place, Old Kent Road, S.E. 
Established 1S5L 
