October 29, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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ESTABLISHED 1832 . 
NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER FIRM OF 
THE SAME NAME. 
Celebrated 
HYACINTHS 
TULIPS 
AND ALL OTHER 
DUTCH, CAPE, AND EXOTIC 
BULBS AND PLANTS 
For descriptive- details of the above, Cultural Directions, and 
particulars asto FREE DELIVERY, see our CATALOGUE 
for 1892 , which will be sent free on application to our Offices at 
OVERVEEN, near HAARLEM, HOLLAND, or to our 
General Agents, 
Messrs. MERTENS & Co., 
3, CROSS LANE, LONDON, E.C. 
“ The Bulbs we had from you gave great satisfaction.” 
SEND FOR 
Seddy f s Bulb GatslJ@gi©« 
Gratis and Post Free from 
BEN. S O X> X>Y, 
SEEDSMAN, BULB IMPORTER, & c., 
243, WALWORTH ROAD, LONDON, S.E. 
MR. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
All Classes, 10/6 per dozen. 
Mr. Dodwell’s List of Specialties is now ready. 
Send Stamp and get copy. 
Thf. Cottage, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
For Success 
ON THE EXHIBITION TABLE 
SEND TO 
MR. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the Finn of Sydenham Brothers , Wholesale Jewellers , 
NEW TENBY STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 
THE LARGEST AMATEUR IMPORTER in the WORLD 
No Nurseryman in the country can serve you better 
or cheaper for 
REALLY GOOD BULBS AND SEEDS 
AT MODERATE PRICES. 
0 ^*’ Full list post free on application. ""^#1 
PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER, 
FRUIT TREES. 
ROSESand VINES 
In Vast Quantities, and of 
Excellent Quality. 
INSPECTION INVITED. 
HUGH LOW & CO., 
The Nurseries, 
BUSH HILL PARK, LONDON, N. 
NEW CARNATION, 
This Grand Novelty will be found a decided acquisition. From its remark¬ 
ably vigorous constitution it is certain to take a leading position in the Carnation 
world, producing plenty of “grass” and flowering profusely. 
Whether for Border or Conservatory decoration “ KEIR PRINCE ” will cer¬ 
tainly become a general favourite. In colour it is a rich glowing scarlet, and 
perfect in form. 
Price, 2s. 6d. each; 24s. per doz. 
R. B. LAIRD & SONS, EDINBURGH. 
M. «T. JONES 
RESPECTFULLY INVITES ALL LOVERS OF 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
To see his great ANNUAL SHOW, which has now commenced, and will continue until the middle of 
November, at RYECROFT NURSERY, HITHER GREEN, LEWISHAM. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITORS 
Should at once order "THE BECKETT CUP and TUBE,” which is strong, simple, easily adjusted, 
and suitable for all kinds of Cut Flowers. Send for descriptive Circular. Trice— 
FOR JAPANESE BLCOMS. 
No. i.—3 inches. 
No. 2 — 2| .. 
js. od. per doz. 
ts.iod. ,, 
FOR INCURVED BLOOMS. 
No. 3.— 2i inches . 8s. 8d. per doz. 
No. 4.—2J ,, . . 8s. 6d ,, 
Post free for cash with order of H. J. JONES, RYECROFT NURSERY, HITHER GREEN, LEWISH M 
THOMSON’S 
GBAtffl SEW 
CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES. 
Mrs. J. Chamberlain, finest salmon self, obtained the F.C.C. 
this season, 5 /- per pair. 
Negress, dark ruby self, three F.C.C.. 5 /- per pair. 
Goliath, largest yellow ground, grand form, 5 /- per pair. 
Firefly, fancy scarlet maroon, 3/6 per pair. 
Boadicea, H P.E., clear ground, 2/6 per pair. 
Our General Collection includes all the best varieties in cul¬ 
tivation. We have gained a large number of first prizes, 
medals, and certificates this season. Strong plants ready in 
October, 6/- and 91 - per doz. Catalogues gratis on application. 
THE NURSERIES, 
SPRHK HlLtLt, BIRMINGHAM. 
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT. 
SEND FOR OUR 
NEW DESCRIPTIVE and 
PRICED CATALOGUE 
Of FRUIT TREE3, ROSES, CONIFERS, 
SHRUBS, FOREST TREES, CLIMBERS, etc. 
AN IMMENSE STOCK GROWN. 
IANDSCAPE GARDENING A LEADING FEATURE- 
GEO. JACKMAN & SON, 
Woking Nursery, Woking, Surrey. 
Established 1810. Area —150 Acres. 
SPECIAL CULTURE 
OF 
FRUIT TREES & ROSES. 
A Large and Select Stock is now offered for Sale. 
The Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits post free. 
The Descriptive Catalogue of Roses post free. 
THOMAS RIVER’S" & SON, 
The Nurseries, S/4 WBRIDGE WOR TH, Herts. 
ARMITACE’S BULBS. 
An Immense Stock. Quality Unsurpassed. 
PRICES MOST MODERATE. 
Write for CATALOGUE, POST FREE ,n APPLICATION. \ 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocu , Snowdrops, Narcissus, 
Liliums, Chinese Sacred Lilies, Gladioli, etc. 
ARMITACE’S ROSES. 
Unrivalled Collection, 12 finest varieties, 
Dwarfs, 7 s. Standards, 16 s. 
Delivered free to any Address in the Kingdom. 
JlPMTTarU The Old Established MATTINGIIJl M 
AnMllAuL DlOS. 5 Seed & Bulb Business, NU1 HflullAIll 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday. Oct. 31st.—Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris’Rooms 
(and every day in the week). 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, Nov. 1st.—Royal Horticultural Society : Meeting ot 
Committees at 12 o’clock. 
Kent County Chrysanthemum Show at Blackheath (2 days). 
Brixton Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Brighton and Hove Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Watford Chrysanthemum Show. 
Trade Sale at Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham. 
Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & Mon is’ Rooms. 
Wednesday, Nov. 2nd.—Ascot Chrysanthemum Show 
days), 
Ealmg Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Portsmouth Chrysanthemum Show (3 days). 
Croydon Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, Nov. 3rd.—Steyning Chrysanthemum Show. 
Trade Sale at Wood-lane Nursery, Isleworth (2 days). 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, Nov. 4th.—Crystal Palace Chrysanthemum Show (2 
days). 
Bolton Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Saturday, Nov. 5th.—-Crewe Chrysanthemum Show, 
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Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 29 th, 1892. 
Wome-Dried Fruits.— We cannot hope 
that the question of the capacity of any 
form of apparatus to dry fruits at home of 
equal quality and cheapness to those im¬ 
ported from other countries, has been fully 
solved by the undoubted success which has 
attended upon the operation of the May- 
fart h Apparatus at Chiswick and elsewhere. 
In another column we give a short report 
by Mr. Barron of the results obtained 
recently at Chiswick in connection with 
Apples and Plums, and samples both in the 
dry and cooked forms were submitted to 
the Fruit Committee of the R.H.S. at its 
meeting last week. 
Whilst it is admitted that the drying 
process is most successfully carried out the 
one element of difficulty is found in the lack 
