Io. 52.—1885. 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th. One Penny . 
J WEEKS & CO., Horticultural Builders and 
. HOT-WATER APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS, 
KING’S ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. 
“ Book of Designs ” and Estimates post free on application. 
C LEMATIS, 12s. to 24s. per doz., strong plants in 
pots. List, containing descriptions of best singles and 
doubles of every shade from white to dark purple (some of 
the flowers of which become 10 ins. across), free.—RICHARD 
SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed Merchants, Worcester. 
E OSES IN POTS, “ New of 1885,” 30s. and 36s. 
per doz. “ Teas,” Noisettes, &c., 18s., 24s., and 30s. per 
doz. Very strong H. Perpetuals for forcing, 24s. to 30s. per 
doz.—RICHARD SMITH & CO., Nurserymen and Seed 
Merchants, Worcester. 
< 1 -yE NARCISSUS OR DAFFODYL.” An in- 
Y teresting history of the Daffodil, covering a period 
of the 300 years, with its poetry, and notes on hybridization, 
with many illustrations. Price one shilling, published by 
BARR & SON, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 
W.C. 
AAA OFFERED FOR PRIZES AT 
>UUvJ DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL EX- 
HIBITION, 1884, where Dobbie’s Prize Strains of Leeks, 
Turnips, Parsnips, Beet, Greens, Celery, Asters, French and 
African Marigolds, Cockscombs, &e., gained First Prizes 
respectively. 
Catalogues, free , of Dobbie’s Choice Pansies, Seeds and 
Plants, containing an Election of Pansies, the Culture thereof, 
with Remedies for the Prevention of the Pansy Disease, the 
True Secret of Growing Leeks and Onions for Competition, 
may now be had from DOBBIE & CO., Rothesay, N.B. 
P ANSIES a SPECIALITY. — The Largest and 
most Select Stock in the Trade, now in full bloom at 
my BEECHHILL NURSERY, near Edinburgh. Inspection 
invited. 
Seed saved from the above, Is., Is. Gd., 2s. 6 d. per packet,— 
JOHN DOWNIE. 
T HE ROSE and PALM NURSERY 7 , Genibrugge, 
near Ghent, Belgium.— The Proprietor, Ove. BUR- 
VENICH-DE-WINNE, begs to offer Ins splendid and re¬ 
nowned stock of 50,000 AZALEA MOLLIS, to be seen every 
day at his place. 
Nice bushy stuff, showing from 20 to 30 buds, £4 per 100. 
Ditto, from 12 to 20 buds, £2 10s. per 100. 
Ditto, from 7 to 12 buds, £1 15s. per 100. 
General Belgian stock at most moderate rates. 
5,000 Adiantum cuneatum, A. gracillimum, Lomarin zamiae- 
folia, at 12s. per 100. 
REGORY & EVANS’ GREAT SALE OF 
WINTER FLOWERING HEATHS, &c„ will take 
place on September ISth, when they will place before the 
trade one of the largest stocks ever offered. 
LONGLANDS NURSERY, SIDCUP. 
Six Acres of Florists’ Flowers. 
B. LAIRD & SONS (late Downie & Laird), 
. respectfully invite inspection of their famed collection 
during the flowering season. 
Our PINKHILL NURSERY is of easy access by tram, car, 
and ’bus; admirers of Pansies, Violas, Pentstemons, Phlox, 
Dahlias, Sec.., &c., &c., will find it well worthy of a visit. 
Cut Florists’ Flowers correctly named will be exhibited 
during the season at our 
ROYAL WINTER GARDEN, EDINBURGH. 
A FEYV WEEKS ONLY. —Fuchsias for winter 
blooming, MR. STEPHENS, Is.; 'MRS. RUNDELL, 
Gd .; 12 cuttings, choice named Fuchsias, Is. 2 d„ strike now 
for spring blooming. Catalogue, with full directions as to 
cultivation (the best guide for amateurs), four stamps.— 
W. E. BOYCE, F.R.H.S., Yerbury Road, Holloway, London. 
The Primula Conference! Be in time! ! 
D ouble white primula, “ marchioness 
OF EXETER,” fine strong plants in CO-sized pots, 
20s. per dozen—SINGLE WHITE HARDY PRIMROSE, 
“HARBINGER,” in good plants, 15s. per dozen. Both of 
the above have been honoured with First-Class Certificates at 
“The Royal.”—SEED OF HARBINGER crossed with the 
finest, hardy, coloured varieties, Is. Gd. per packet. 
R. GILBERT, High Park Gardens, Stamford. 
Pteris serrulata cristata compaeta. 
B. MAY offers beautifully furnished plants of 
i this elegant Fern in 32’s at 5s. each. Awarded 
First-Class Certificate, R.H.S.; Botanical Certificate, R.B.S. 
Figured in Gardening World, August loth, 1885.—DY¬ 
SONS LANE NURSERY, UPPER EDMONTON. 
Choice Irish Ferns for Sale. 
OYYYY SPECIES and VARIETIES, Botanically 
O VA VA named and labelled, at moderate prices. Three 
Maiden-hair Perns and one of each of Lady Eerns Moulin and 
Rubrum, Black Maiden-hair Spleenwort, evergreen Asplenium 
marinum, Blechnum Boreale, Ceterach erenatum and Lastrea 
annula, like Parsley, and the beautiful Lastrea thelypteris, 
Cystopteris Dickieana and fragilis, hard shield Pern, with 
thorns; Crested Lady Pern, and the very rare Polypodium 
semilacerum, Scolopendrium cristatum and marginatum, 
and the exquisite Scolopendrium obtusidentatum, ex¬ 
tremely rare; the beautiful trembling New Zealand fern, 
and the elegant Hymenophyllum Tunbridgense, all laree and 
well rooted. The 21 rare and assorted species and varieties, 
5s. 6 d., post free, to any part of the United Kingdom. 
Thousands of Alpine flowering Plants, Shrubs, and Orchids, 
duly named and labelled, for 2s. per doz., or 12s. per 100, free ; 
6 Drosera, the wonderful insect killer, for Is. Gd., or 10s. per 100, 
post free. 
P. B. O’KELLY, Wholesale and Retail Botanist, Eernist, 
Geologist, &c., Glenarra House, Ballyvaughan, co. Clare, 
Ireland. 
J AMES BOYD & SONS, PAISLEY and LON¬ 
DON, Horticultural Builders and Heating Engineers 
to Her Majesty the Queen, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 
H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, H.R.H. the late Duke 
of Albany, H.M.’s Board of Works, London and Dublin, 
H.M.’s Colonial Department, the Royal Horticultural Society, 
the Royal Botanic Society, and the Royal Dublin Society. 
Gold Medal, Paris, 1878.—London Office. 48, Pall Mall, S.W. 
Illustrated Circulars post free. Complete Catalogue, 3s. 
P LEASE SEND PARTICULARS of any large or 
small Greenhouses for which Hot-Water Apparatus is 
required. Ask for cash estimate, and save 15 to 20 per cent. 
J. JONES & SONS, 42, Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 
(Late of 6, Bankside, S.E.) 
YT REENHOUSES FOR THE MILLION—The 
OT best and cheapest makers in the world.—ALFRED 
PEEL & SONS, Wood Green, London; Canonmills Bridge, 
Edinburgh; Windhill, Bradford, Yorkshire. A complete green¬ 
house from 50s. Illustrated Catalogue, post free, three stamps. 
Greenhouses, Forcing Houses, Vineries, Pits. 
H AWKINS’ (Patent No. 1) “ PERFECTION ” 
SYSTEM of GLAZING, ONCE SEEN WILL BE 
ALWAYS ADOPTED. It is the only method of glazing 
(without putty) that is absolutely water and airtight. Besides 
these all important features, it is neater, more durable, 
broken glass can be reinstated by a novice in a few moments, 
and it is much cheaper than any other system. A. model 
light, complete and carriage free, can be had at cost price, 5s. ; 
or a full-sized light, G ft. by 4 ft., made best 2-in. yellow deal, 
painted three coats, and glazed 21-oz. glass, can be had for 15s. 
—T. HAAVKINS, Patentee, Hillingdon Heath. Uxbridge. 
T71LORISTS, NURSERYMEN, and others will find 
P Hawkins’ (Patent No. 2) “ Horizontal Bar” system of 
glazing for general purposes answer well, and a saving of at 
least 50 per cent, can be secured by its adoption. Although it 
is not absolutely water and air-tight, as the system described 
in the preceding advertisement, yet it is quite as much so as 
any other method excepting the above system. Model lights 
can be had at cost price, 5s. each, carriage paid; or a full sized 
light, 5 ft. by 4 ft., painted three coats and glazed 21 oz. glass, 
can be had for 10s. Gd.—T. HAAVKINS, Patentee, Hillingdon 
Heath, Uxbridge. 
REENHOUSES FOR EVERYBODY.—The Little 
VJT Gems, lean-to, 65s.; span-roof, 75s. A perfect novelty, 
not to be believed until seen; send 4 stamps for photo of 
gems. Cucumber frames, glazed and painted, 20s. — Send 
2 stamps for OGDEN & CO.’S Price List to the Alexandra 
Palace Horticultural Works, Wood Green, London, N. 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Lilies, &c. 
O G. VAN TUBERGEN, jun., Haarlem, Holland. 
• AVholesale CATALOGUE now ready, and may be had 
free on application to 
Messrs. R. SILBERRAD and SON, 25, Savage Gardens, 
Crutched Friars, London, E.C. 
T HE BEST YELLOW CARNATION, “ PRIDE of 
PENSHURST.”—A marvellously free bloomer, a 
vigorous grower, forces well. Plants ready about September. 
Price 2s. Gd. each, 4s. a pair. Cash with Order. Trade price 
on application.—E. BRIDGER, Penshurst, Kent. 
G rand neav single fuchsia “general 
GORDON.”—The largest and best Single Fuchsia 
known. Strong Plants, 2s. 6d. and 3s. 6d. each, by Parcels Post 
free for P.O. 
See Gardening World, p. 725, July 18th, 1885. 
R. OWEN, FLORAL NURSERIES, MAIDENHEAD. 
O RCHID BASKETS.—Superior Octagonal Teak- 
wood Orchid Baskets, in various designs, with galvanized 
or copper wire. Send for New Illustrated Price List to 
SIDNEY WILLIAMS, 21, Farringdon Road, E.C. (close to 
the station). 
T O INVENTORS.—Inventions protected by Royal 
Letters Patent at lowest rates. Provisional protection 
for nine months £2 2s. For all information concerning 
Patents address Messrs. LULMAN & CO., Patent Agents, 
8, Essex Street, Strand, London, AV.C. 
Bulb Catalogue. 
L AING & Co.’s NEW PRICE LIST FOR THIS 
SEASON IS NOAV READY, free on application, 
containing all best selections of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, 
NARCISSUS, CROCUS, &c., &c., also Roses, Fruit Trees, 
Shrubs, &c., &c. 
Early Orders are Solicited. 
JOHN LAING & Co., FOREST HILL, S.E. 
Notice. 
C OCOA-NUT FIBRE REFUSE.—Reduced price. 
The same as supplied to the Royal Horticultural Society 
of England. Truck-load, loose, of 2 tons, 20s.; Larger 
quantities contracted for. The same in sacks: ten, 8s.; 
twenty, 15s.; forty, 25s., sacks included. Delivered free on to 
Rail. Cash with all orders. Established 1S72.—J. STEVENS 
& CO., “ Greyhound Yard,” and 153, High St., Battersea, S.W. 
T he farmer and chamber of agricul¬ 
ture JOURNAL. Every Monday. ONE PENNY. 
This JOURNAL, in its forty-second year, is now published 
at One Penny weekly, and is the largest, cheapest, and best- 
Agricultural Paper. It contains all the Agricultural News of 
the Week, the Latest Markets, and numerous original and 
interesting articles on Farming subjects by the leading Agri¬ 
cultural Writers of the day. Should be in the hands of every 
Farmer. Post free, 6s. Gd. per annum. Specimen copies will 
be sent for one month, post free, for Gd. —Office, 291, Strand, 
London, W.C. 
Season 1885. 
N otice to nurserymen, seedsmen, and 
FLORISTS.—Why pay freight from Holland to London 
on DUTCH BULBS when you can buy at a cheaper rate the 
same quality and get them brought over free by ordering from 
M. RAINS Sc CO., 3*1, Mansell Street, Aldgate, E.C., the 
old-established firm since 185G. Named Hyacinths, first-size 
bulbs, at £1 0s. lOd. per 100, or 2 id. each; bulbs true to name 
and colours. Price Lists may be had free on application. Bulbs 
will be found at this establishment from August until the end 
of December in each year. Hyacinths from 8s. per 100 ; Early 
Romans, 8s. per 100. 
HAT IS IT ? A FACT, that all Spite, Prejudice, 
and Menace can be overcome by an outlay of two¬ 
pence, and prove “HEAPS’S FOOD FOR PLANTS” the 
best, safest, and most convenient to use of all artificial 
manures. “ Heaps’s Food for Plants,” with directions foruse, 
is printed on salmon-coloured paper on each 2d. box, with red 
air-tight ends. Be sure you get it, don’t he persuaded to take 
any other. Sold everywhere; a sample free, 8d. One doz. 
will be sent, carriage paid for 2s. Trade terms on application. 
HEAPS & SON, Lordship Lane, London, S.E. 
Good and Cheap Insecticides. 
OBACCO PAPER and CLOTH (Roll).— 
Thoroughly reliable quality; low prices. Trade supplied. 
RICHARDSON & CO., Tobacco Works, Leith, N.B. 
PQA —TOBACCONISTS COMMENCING.— 
iwU. An Illustrated Guide (110 pages) “How to 
Open respectably from £20,” three stamps.—H. MYERS & 
CO., Cigar and Tobacco Merchants, 109, Euston Road, London. 
Telephone No. 7,541. 
ISHURST COMPOUND. — Used by leading 
gardeners since 1859 against Red Spider, Mildew, Thrips, 
Green Fly, and othei Blight. 1 to 2 ozs. to the gallon of soft 
water, 4 to 16 ozs. as winter dressing for Vines and Orchard 
House Trees, and in lather from the cake against American 
blight. Has outlived many preparations intended to supersede 
it. Boxes—Is., 3s., and 10s. Gd. 
G ISHURSTINE keeps Boots Dry and Soft on 
wet ground. Boxes— Gd. and Is., from the trade. Whole¬ 
sale from BRICE’S PATENT CANDLE CO. (Limited), 
London. 
