832 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 29th, 1885. 
W. GORDON, 
NEW PLANT AND BXJLB I AX P O LI T E It, 
THE NURSERIES, 
AMYAND PARK ROAD, AND STAINES ROAD, 
TWICKENHAM, MIDDLESEX. 
I BEG to call attention to the following specialities, and to solicit trial orders, the execution of which I feel sure 
will please my customers, for Lilies and Orchids. I can compete, both in price and quality, with any house 
in the trade, my object being to secure a repetition of orders. I send out nothing but the best plants. 
TREE PiEONIES ( First-Class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society').—I have also been especially fortunate in introducing some entirely new Tree Pteonies, 
such lovely forms and in endless variety ; they were late this spring in blooming, as they have only just been sufficiently strong to be allowed to cany their massive 
flowers, but I was enabled to bloom those named in the Catalogue. I have not endeavoured to give more than the leading colours of these, as the markings are so very 
peculiar, and so charmingly interwoven are the many neutral shades and markings, that I should be doing them an injustice were I to describe them ; they must be 
seen to be admired. They were very much eulogized by all who saw them at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, and received a First-Class Certificate. Snowball, 
a lovely white flower, very much resembling a ball of snow when first opening, was specially mentioned, but Flag of Truce, a very large and lovely white, an immense 
flower, was not in time to be exhibited, but it was generally voted even more beautiful. There is no doubt that many which did not flower possess even greater charms, 
and to those who are exhibitors these new Tree Pseonies will be a desirable acquisition. They are very beautiful specimens for the conservatory, so miniature, and yet 
loaded with such lovely flowers. They require little or no care, and are very easily cultivated. Price for Snowball, 21s.; Flag of Truce and upwards of thirty other 
varieties, Is. fid. to 10s. 6 cl. each. 
LILIES.—My collection comprises the most beautiful and desirable of this lovely genus of plants; and as I import direct from all parts of the world, I am able to 
compete with any house in the trade,—indeed. I lay claim to have been the first to offer to the public at reasonable prices many lovely varieties, including that Queen 
of Lilies, Lilium auratum, and the lovely Lilium Krameri. Amongst the novelties for last season, I may fairly take credit for the introduction of a new species of 
Lilium auratum, which is fully described in the Catalogue. It is named by some of the trade Lilium auratum platyphyllum, Lilium auratum candidum, but I 
consider that the forms are so varied that they are not identified by these two species, beautiful as they undoubtedly are ; they are finer than the ordinary forms sold 
under these names, and until they are correctly named I prefer to still consider them as a new species hybridized by those clever gardeners, the Japanese. I am 
promised some fine importations of this lovely Lily during the coming season. For prices, see List, on application. 
As an example of the perfection to which the ordinary Lilium auratum can be grown, I append a copy of a letter received from one of my customers, only one 
amongst many— 
“ Dear Sir, —The first Lilium auratum I planted outside I got from you, I think about four years ago, this autumn. I have had to fill up once since, 
and now I want to make good a few more clumps ; the rest are doing splendidly. Last year I had some of the finest spikes I ever saw or heard of. I shall be glad to 
know if you have seen anything better in this country. I give you the measurement and number of blooms of some of the best: 
Height of Stem. 
Number of Blooms. 
Height of Stem. 
Number of Blooms. 
Height of Stem. 
Number of Bloeras. 
8 feet 5 inches ... 
. 29 
6 feet 6 inches ... 
21 
5 feet 4 inches ... 
. 21 
7 feet 4 inches ... 
. 26 
5 feet 8 inches ... 
. 21 
6 feet 5 inches ... 
. 21 
7 feet 4 inches ... 
25 
5 feet 8 inches ... 
. 19 
6 feet 5 inches ... 
,. 22 
7 feet 1 inch 
. 43 
5 feet 6 inches ... 
. 18 
3 feet 6 inches ... 
. 35 
and I have one stem with 46 blooms, 7 feet 6 inches in height, and my others are proportionately good. 
“ J. HOPKINS, 
“ Gardener to Arthur Sparrow, Esq., Preen Manor, Shrewsbury." 
JAPANESE IRIS.—I have been very successful in importing some wonderful forms of Iris; they are specially hybridized forme in Japan, and have now reached a 
great state of perfection, which possibly will not be improved upon. They have flowered this year with me in every possible variety and such lovely forms of flower, 
massive, and even 6 ins. to 8 ins. across, the colours being principally pure white, mauve, violet, purple, chocolate, blue, and red, in all possible shades, and with very 
beautiful markings. Some of the flowers are incurved, and the under side of the petal being of a different colour forms a fine contrast. Price Is. 6 d. each; las. per 
dozen. 
ORCHIDS.—I have been most successful in obtaining some of the finest varieties from all parts of the world, and my prices will bear comparison with those of 
any house in the trade; the plants are thoroughly established, and some of them the largest pieces that have ever been imported into this country, and contain some 
fine varieties, while those who prefer imported and semi-established but unflowered plants can have them equally good. I shall be glad to forward it free to any of my 
customers who may intimate a wish to receive one. My Autumnal Catalogue will contain certain Orchids imported in large quantities which can be offered at 
low prices. I shall also be happy to quote specially for any Orchid not included in the list, as I import Orchids very largely, and am in a position to quote for most 
varieties on very low terms. I have found it somewhat difficult to compile a general list, as prices are constantly altering, owing to fresh imp ortations from abroad 
arriving so frequently, but at all times am pleased to quote. 
Aerides Lobbii, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, virens Dayana, 3s. 6 d. to os. 
Burlingtonia fragrans, 3s. 6 d. to 5s. 
Calanthe discolor, 2s. 6 d. 
„ Regnierii, 10s. 6 d. to 15s. 
,, Sieboldii, 3s. 6 d. 
„ Veitehii, 3s. 6 d. to 5s. 
,, vestita, 2s. 6 d. 
Cattleya Aclandise, 5s. 
,, eitrina, 2s. fid. 
,, Gaskelianum, 5s. to 7s. 6 d. 
„ gigas, 5s. to 7s. 6 d. 
,, intermedia, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, maxima, 5s. to 7s. 6 d. 
,, Mendelii, 5s., 7s. 6d. to 10s. 6 d. 
„ Mossiae, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, Percivalliana, 3s. 6d.,5s.to7s.6d. 
,, speeiosissima, 3s.6d.,5s.to7s.6d. 
,, Skinneri, 5s. to 7s. 6 d. 
,, Sanderiana, 7s. fid. to 10s. 6d. 
,, Trianse, 5s., 7s. 6d. to 10s. fid. 
Ccelogyne eristata, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, Parishii, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
Colax jugosus, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
Cymbidium eburneum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
Cypripedium Argus, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, barbatum, 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. 
Cypripedium eililare, 5s. 
,, concolor, 3s. fid., 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, Harrisianum, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, Haynaldianum, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, Hookerii, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
„ insignis, 2s. 6d. 
,, loevigatum, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, Lawrenceanum, 3s. 6d., 5s. to 
7s. 6d. 
,, niveum, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
„ Robbelinii, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, Sedeni, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, Spicerianum, 7s. 6d. 
,, Stonei, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, venustum, 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. 
,, villosum, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
Dendrobium aggregatum majus, 3s. fid. 
to 5s. 
,, albo sanguineum, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, Bensoni, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, Cambridgeanum, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, chrysotoxum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
,, crissinode Barberianum, 2s. fid., 
3s. 6d. to 5s. 
„ crepidatum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
,, Dalhouseanum, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, Dearei, 3s. fid., 5s. to 7s, fid. 
Dendrobium densiflorum, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, dixanthum, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, formosum giganteum, 3s. fid., 
5s. to 7s. fid. (mostly showing 
flower). 
„ Fitchyianum, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, Freemanii, 5s. 
,, heterocarpum, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, hedyosmum, 3s. fid. 
,, infundibulum, 5s. 
„ Jamesianum, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
,, luteolum, 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d. to 7s. fid. 
,, nobile (imported this spring), 
2s. fid. to 3s. 6d. 
„ Pierardi latifolia, 2s. fid. to 
3s. 6d. 
,, thyrsiflorum,3s. fid., 5s. to 7s. fid. 
,, Wardianum, 2s. 6d., 3s. fid. to 5s. 
Epidendrum vitellinum majus, 2s. 6d. to 
3s. 6d. 
Lfelia acuminata, 2s. 6d. 
,, albida, 2s. fid. to 3s. 6d. 
,, purpurata, 5s. to 7s. 6d. 
Limatodes rosea, 2s. fid. to 3s. 6d. 
Lycaste Skinneri, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
Masdevallia Harryana, 5s. 
,, Tovarense, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
Mormodes luxatum eberneum, 5s. fid. to 
7s. 6d. 
„ Cleans, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
Odontoglossum Bietoniensis, 3s. fid. to 
5s. 
„ Cervantesii, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, citrosmum, 3s., 5s. fid. to 7s. fid. 
,, constrietum, 3s. 6d. 
,, grande, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
„ Insleayi leopardinum, 3s. fid. to 
5s. 
„ maculatum, 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. 
,, Pescatorei, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
„ pulchellum majus. 3s. fid. to 5s. 
,, Rossi majus, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
Oncidium concolor, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
,, crispum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
„ dasytyle, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
,, Forbesii, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
„ Kramerianum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
„ tigrinum, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
Saceolabium Blumeimajus, 3s. fid. to 5s. 
,, curvifolium, 3s. 6d. to 5s. 
Sophronitis grandiflora, 2s. 6d., 3s. fid., 5s. 
Thunia Bensoni, 5s. 
Trichosma suavis, 5s. to 7s. fid. 
Zygopetalum Gauteri, 7s. fid. to 10s. fid. 
Printed by G. Norman and Son, Hart Street, Covent Garden, and Published by Brian Wynne, at the Office, 17, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, in the Parish of St. Paul’s, County of Middlesex, 
Saturday, August 29th, 1885. 
