802 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 22nd, 1885. 
SALES BY AUCTION. 
Dutch Flower Boots. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS wiU SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, 
every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, First-class Bulbs 
received direct from farms m Holland, lotted to suit all 
buyers. 
Sales commence at 12.30, finishing generally at 4.30. Cata¬ 
logues sent on application. 
THURSDAY NEXT, SALE No. 6,956. 
Established and Imported Orchids, &c. 
M R. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION, 
at his Great Rooms, 38, King Street, Covont Garden, 
on THURSDAY next, AUGUST 27tli, at half-past twelve 
precisely, about 100 lots of good ESTABLISHED ORCHIDS, 
including fine plants of Cattleya gigas, C. Mossiae, C. Trianse, 
I,alia elegans, Vanda coerulea, Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, Od. 
Alexandra, O. pulehellum majus, Phal. amabilis, &e., &c. 
Also Imported Orchids in variety, a consignment of Sarracenia 
flava, rubra, and variolaris, and Dionsea muscipula, from 
America, Tree and other Ferns from New Zealand, &c. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Dutch Bulbs. 
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday next. Special Trade Sales. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris wm sell 
bv AUCTION, at their Central Sale Rooms, 67 and 68, 
Cheapside,E.C., on MONDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY 
next, at half-past eleven o’clock precisely, extensive consign¬ 
ments of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, NARCISSUS, 
and other bulbs from Holland, in excellent quality, and lotted 
specially to suit the trade and large buyers. 
On view mornings of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
Orchid Sales Next Week. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris will sell 
by AUCTION as follows, at half-past twelve o’clock 
precisely each day 
TUESDAY, August 25th.—ORCHIDS in FLOWER, from 
various Collections, and IMPORTED and ESTAB¬ 
LISHED ORCHIDS. 
FERNS A SPECIALITY. 
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRADE. 
12 different Eerns and Selaginellas (our selection), out of pots 
carriage free, for 3s. 6 d., 4s. 6 cl., 6s. (id. 
25 ditto, 8s. 6 d., 11s. 6(1. , 15s. 6d., 21 s. 
50 ditto, 21s., 27s. 6c7., 32s. (id., 37s. 6 d. 
100, in 25 varieties, 27s. 6</., 32s. 6 d., 52s. 6 d. 
100, in 50 ditto, 32s. 6 d., 52s. 6c/., 65s. 
Illustrated Catalogue, Is. Smaller Catalogue, of over 1,200 
species and varieties, free on application. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, 
FERN NURSERY, 
SALE, MANCHESTER. 
WHOLESALE BULB CATALOGUE 
Contains list of all varieties of ENGLISH, DUTCH, and 
PRENCH-GROWN BULBS, including 
the following:— 
ANEMONES — all the best varieties. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILLLE—charming blue spring flower. 
CROCUS—all named varieties, and mixed. 
FREESIA REERACTA 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. 
NARCISS—Polyanthus varieties. 
NARCISS and DAFFODILS, in 40 varieties. 
SCILLAS and SNOWDROPS, including the newest varieties 
of the latter. 
TULIPS, Double and Single, in great variety. 
WINTER ACONITES—bright yellow; the first Bulb to 
bloom after Christmas. 
Hay be had on Application. 
BULBS F OR EARLY FORCING. 
B. S. WILLIAMS’ 
WELL-RIPENED AND HEAVY BULBS OF 
ROMAN HYACINTHS, 
From 5 to 5| ins. in circumference. Per 100, 15s. 
PAPER-WHITE NARCISSUS, 
From 5 to 6 ins. in circumference. Per 100, 10s. 
DOUBLE ROMAN NARCISSUS, 
From o to ins. in circumference. Per 100, 
10s. 6d. 
EARLY ORDERS SOLICITED. 
Illustrated Bulb Catalogue now ready, gratis and 
Post Free to all applicants. 
VIGT0R1A&PARADISE NURSERIES, 
UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
AUTUMN CATALOGUE 
Of FLORAL GEMS 
GRATIS AND POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
Before ordering elsewhere please send for our Illustrated 
Catalogue. In it will be found USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS 
to amateurs, enabling them to pronounce botanical nanus 
correctly , besides much further interesting information. It 
is divided into sections as follows:— 
FRIDAY, August 28th.—Well-grown Plants of AERIDES 
SANDERIANA, AERIDES BALLANTINIANUM, 
CATTLEYAS, and ODONTOGLOSSOIS, from Mr. F. 
Saxdeb. 
Central Auction Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheapside, London, E.C. 
Orchids and Lilies. 
W ILLIAM GOBDON’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 citrina, fine plants of this 
sweet-smelling Orchid, 2s. 6 d., 3s. 6 cl., 5s. each. Cypripedium 
Lawrenceanum, 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 d.. os., 7s. 6 d, Dendrobium Dalhousi. 
anum; these have already produced gorgeous flowers from the 
old bulbs; immense masses, 21s. each; smaller, 10s. 6 d.. 7s. 6<Z., 
find 5s. each. Tbunia Bensonia;, 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 & IMPORTEES. 
An immense Stock of fine robust Plants always on 
hand. 
ORCHI DSfORC HI DSfl 
Dendrobium alba sanguineum, Bensoni®, crepidatum 
roseum, crystallinum, chrysotoxum, crassinode, Dal- 
housianum, eburneum, Farmeri, formosum giganteum, 
Parishi, Pierardi latifolia, primulinum giganteum' 
thyrsiflorum, tortile roseum, suavissimum, and 
Waraianum Lowi. 
Fine established plants of all the above, 2s., 2s. 6<Z., and 3s 6d 
each. 
Complete lists on application. 
THE VINEYARD AND NURSERIES, 
GAESTON, LIVERPOOL. 
AUGUST ISSUE. NEW SERIES. NOW READY. 
FORESTRY. 
Scuntal of jlorrst anh lEstate fHanagcmcnt. 
WATKINS & SIMPSON, Seed and Bulb Merchants, 
13, EXETER STREET, STRAND, W.C. 
Please compare our prices before sending your orders abroad. 
SMYTH’S 
GARDE N REQU ISITES. 
COCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE, 
id. per bushel; 100 for 25s.; truck (loose, about 
2 tons), 40s.; 4-bushel bags, 4d. each. 
LIGHT BROWN FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. M, per sack; 
5 saoks for 25s.; sacks, id. each. 
BLACK FIBROUS PEAT, 5s. per sack ; 5 sacks, 22s,; 
sacks, id. each. 
COARSE SILVER SAND, Is. 9 d. per bushel; 15s. per 
half ton ; 26s. per ton; in 2-buehel bags, id. each. 
YELLOW FIBROUS LOAM, PEAT MOULD, and 
LEAF MOULD, Is. per bushel. SPHAGNUM 
MOSS, 8s. 6 d. per sack. 
MANURES, GARDEN STICKS, VIRGIN CORK, 
TOBACCO CLOTH, RUSSIA MATS, &c. 
Write for Free Price List. 
PURVEYOR TO HER MAJESTY. 
21, GOLDSMITHS’ STREET, DRURY LANE, 
LONDON, W.C. 
This Advertisement appears alternate weeks. 
SPECIALITIES. 
East Lothian 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, 6d. and Is.; three colours, 
Is. 6 d, and 2s. 6 d., 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 White-ground Picotees, each separate 
or all mixed, Is. and 2s. 6 d. per packet, free. 
In this department will be found many 
species, new, rare, and beautiful, and which 
, are not to he found offered in any other 
English Catalogue; whilst the prices of 
popular species — such as Hyacinths, Tulips, &e.—will be 
found exceptionally low— e.g.. White Roman Hvacinths, 
splendid healthy sample, in quantities of 250 and upwards at 
9s. 3d. per 100. 
We are offering some most beautiful speci¬ 
mens of rare and seldom-seen species, many 
, of which have been specially collected for 
us. As the stocks of several are limited, 
we would strongly advise early attention, and thus save 
disappointment. 
Hardy Orchids have received our 
special attention, the result of which 
is we are enabled to offer many lovelv 
varieties comparatively unknown here 
in England. We also offer these in collections at lowest 
figures possible, purposely to bring these beautiful novelties 
within the reach of all. 
T\Y S AT Flin These comprise a host of herbaceous. 
Ui fi j\| I V insectivorous, curious, and a general 
1 lift IT X U, collection of rare and other beautiful 
plants. This section will be found un. 
usually interesting to botanists, &e., in search of rarities. 
niYnitn ^" e are ' n a P 03 iti° n to place before our 
\U H | S \ patrons unequal stocks of all the very best 
ksiiliJL/ Me strains, and would respectfully draw the at¬ 
tention of all “ unique” collectors to same. 
MISCELLANEOUS. &Ss 
, . . calculated to please 
both professional and amateur. 
N.B.—To amateurs who are in the habit of purchasing 
guinea and other collections.— Instead of doing so this season 
send the order to us, leaving the selection to our judgment, 
simply giving particulars as to nature of soil, position of 
garden, if any glass, &c., when we feel fully assured that 
we can by this method afford them much more gratification 
for their money than if they pursued the ordinary mode. 
VICCARS COLLYER & CO., 
BULB MERCHANTS, &c„ 
CENTRAL HALL, LEICESTER (where all letters 
are to be addressed) ; and Central Nurseries, Glenfield, 
near Leicester. 
A. W. CREWS, Manager. 
AT THE INVENTORIES. 
OUR LILIUM AURATUM 
Are now in full bloom in the 
Specially devoted to the interests of Foresters and others 
interested in the growth of Timber. 
MONTHLY, Price Is., by Post, Is. lid. 
FORESTRY contains Illustrated Articles on Trees, Planting 
Operations, and other subjects connected with Timber 
growth, specially noting the introduction of new plants 
and shrubs. 
FORESTRY advocates the institution of Schools for teachii 
Forest Science throughout Scotland and Englanc 
nnT.Pc.SSJ 116 thorough conservation of national forests. 
1 ORES TRY can be obtained through any bookseller or new 
agent, or may be had direct, and post free, for tl 
published price—ONE SHILLING monthly. 
The attention of Foresters looking out for Situations ai 
Landed Proprietors requiring Foresters, is directed to tl 
Advertising Pages of Forestry as a good medium for havir 
then- wants suppled. For terms of Advertising, apply to tl 
Publishers, J 
C« & Ri ANDERSON, 
377, High Street, Edinburgh; 
145, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C. 
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. and 
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, 6 d. and Is., 
free. 
Amateur's Gardening Guide, gratis and post free. 
STUART & MEIN, 
KELSO, SCOTLAND. 
LOVEL’S STRAWBERRY RUNNERS. 
S TRONG, healthy, and well-rooted. Sample and 
Pamphlet id. List free. 
W. LOYEL & SON, Strawberry Growers, Driffield. 
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. 
HORTICULTURAL SOILS, MANURES, 
SUNDRIES, 8c POTTERY. 
Trepho, for Orchids; Peat, Loam, Sand, Manures, Sticks 
Labels, Insecticides, Raffia, Teak Baskets, Pottery, every 
description. 
Every Horticultural requisite supplied. 
Catalogue free per piost. 
JOHN KEHMARD, Swan Place, Old Kent Road, S.E, 
Established 1S54. 
