November 5, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
U3 
ESTABLISHED 1832 . 
No Connection with any other Finn of the same Name■ 
GUINEA PACKAGES 
(Delivered Entirely Free in London) 
OF 
CHOICE HARDY BULBS. 
COLLECTION “ F ’’ FOR SPRING GARDENING, 
Contains 1015 Bulbs. 
50 Hyacinths, distinct colours f 400 Crocus, in 4 distinct colours 
i 50 French Ranunculus 
24 Gladiolus 
50 Snowdrops, single 
50 Spanish Iris 
21 Scilla Hyacinthoides 
24 Siberica 
4 Lilium Umbellatum 
16 Eranthis Hyemalis 
(Winter Aconite) 
COLLECTION “ C ” FOR INDOOR, 
Contains 336 Choice Bulbs for 72 Fots and Glasses. 
Half of either of the above for 11s. 
The above Packages may be had from our Agents, 
Messrs. MERTENS & Co., 
3, CROSS LANE, LONDON, E.C-, 
On receipt of Cheque or Post Office Order. 
Our Descriptive BULB CATALOGUE (104 pages,in English 
containing FULL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS, will be 
sent post free on application to our Agents as above , or ourselves 
direct at ^ 
OVERVEEN, near HAARLEM, HOLLAND. 
“ The Bulbs we had from you gave great satisfaction." 
SEND FOR 
Soddy’s Bulb Catalogue. 
Gratis and Post Free from 
BEN. SOD n Y, 
SEEDSMAN, BULB IMPORTER, &c., 
243, WALWORTH ROAD, LONDON, S.E. 
” MR. DO DWELLS 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
All Classes. 10/6 per doEen. 
Mr. Dodwell’s List of Specialties is now ready. 
Send Stamp and get copy. 
Thf. Cottage, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
come 4- SEE 
OIJE. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
H. CAN NELL & SONS’ 
CATALOGUE of 500 New Varieties, including two new 
sets from Italy, sent post free. Our house, 160 ft. by 26 ft., 
built expressly for the above is now filled with all the finest 
varieties in cultivation, including a fresh consignment direct 
from the first raiser in Japan, and which we have every reason 
to believe will rival the Jubilee set we introduced with such 
success; altogether this house will contain not less than 1,200 
varieties of all well-grown plants. For comparison and selec¬ 
tion throughout the season it will present such a sight and 
opportunity never before afforded to all lovers of this flower. 
All the best appliances for showing them in the height of per¬ 
fection supplied. 
SWANLEY, KENT. 
FRU IT TRE ES. 
ROSESahd vines 
In Vast Quantities, and of 
Excellent Quality. 
INSPECTION INVITED. 
HUGH LOW & CO., 
The Nurseries, 
BUSH HILL PARK, LONDON, N. 
50 Tulips, 5 ingle 
50 ,, double 
25 ,, single late 
20 Narcissus, Polyanthus 
30 ,, incomparable 
24 ,, Poeticus 
24 Anemones, doub'e 
50 ,, sim-le 
50 Persian Ranunculus 
NEW CARNATION, 
64 KEIR 
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. 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
NORMAK D AY I S 
Begs to intimate that he has among the New Chry¬ 
santhemums of the present season, several of ex¬ 
ceptionally fine quality, including the two magnificent 
New Crimson Japanese 
WILLIAM SEWARD 
AND 
J. SHRIMPTON, 
The finest introductions of recent years, and which 
will be distributed by him during the coming Spring. 
Catalogue on application. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM NURSERIES, 
LILFORD ROAD, CAMBERWELL, LONDON, S.E. 
THOMSON’S 
SR «0 SETT 
CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES. 
Mrs. J. Chamberlain, finest salmon self, obtained five 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 9 /- per doz. Catalogues gratis on application. 
THE NURSERIES, 
spark Hill, Birmingham. 
NOW IS THE TIME T O PLANT. 
SEND FOR OUR 
Fir Index to Contents see Dage 154 
“ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday. Nov. 7th.—St. Neots’ Chrysanthemum Show. 
Sale of Bulbs at Protheroe & Morris' Rooms (and every day 
in the week). 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, Nov. 8th.—National Chrysanthemum Society at 
Royal Aquarium (3 days). 
Biriringha n Chrysanthemum Show (3 days). 
Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Enfield Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Sevenoaks and West Kent Chrysanthemum Show (2 days), 
Leeds Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Batley Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Waterloo (near Liverpool) Chrysanthemum Show. 
Devizes Chrysanthemum Show. 
Clearance Sale at Farm Nursery, Stafford. 
Sale at American Nurseries, Bagshot (3 days). 
Wednesday, Nov. 9th.—Battersea Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days), 
Bath Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
South Shields Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Cardiff Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Bournemouth Chrysanthemun Show (2 days), 
Hornsey Chrysanthemum Show (2 days) 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, Nov. 10th.—Chelmsford Chrysanthemum Show’. 
Birkenhead and Wirral Chrysanthemum Show. 
Finchley Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Spalding Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Tiverton Chrysanthemum Show. 
Caine Chrysanthemum Show. 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, Nov. nth.—Leicester Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Sheffield Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Eccles and Pairicroft Chrysanthemum Show (2 dajs.) 
Wellingborough Chrysanthemum Show (2 days). 
Dundee Chrysanthemum Show. 
Bradtord and District Chrysanthemum Show’ (2 days.) 
Derby Chrysanthemun: Show (2 days). 
Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
NEW DESCRIPTIVE and 
PRICED CATALOGUE 
Of FRUIT TREES, 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 lree. 
THOMAS"RIVERS & SON, 
The Nurseries, S4 WBRIDGEWORTH, Herts. 
ARSVSITACE’S BULBS. 
An Immense Stock. Quality Unsurpassed. 
PRICES MOST MODERATE. 
Write for CATALOGUE, POST FREE cn APPLICATION. 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocu?, Snowdrops, Narcissus, 
Liliums, Chinese Sacred Lilies, Gladioli, etc. 
ARMITAGE’S ROSES. 
Unrivalled Collection, 12 finest varieties, 
Dwarfs, 7s. Standards, 16s. 
Delivered free to any Address in the Kingdom. 
4EMITAGEBros.,™MSB5bBSS2.BOTTISCHIll 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1892. 
Whe Chrysanthemum Shows.— What 
may not inaptly be described as the 
first shots in the competition in show 
Chrysanthemums of the present winter 
season were fired so early as the 27th and 
28th of the past month at Gosport and 
Havant. These were, of course, mere out¬ 
post skirmishes of only the most trifling 
importance, for the obvious reason that 
they took place far too early in a season 
that for the Chrysanthemum is distinc¬ 
tively late—so late in fact that even in 
favoured Cornwall one at-least of the local 
societies has had to postpone its show for 
a fortnight. It may be that some peculiar 
force exists around Portsmouth which 
gives growers in that district unusual ad¬ 
vantages, but so far as our enquiries have 
gone the general impression is, that flowers 
are fully a fortnight later than last year, 
and many who have made a fine display in 
the second week in November are rather 
doubtful whether they will be even at their 
best in the week following. 
Really we have not had an ideal Chry¬ 
santhemum season. The summer-time was 
fairly good, but the autumn generally has 
been cold, wet, and ungenerous. Hence 
not only did the wood and buds lack that 
maturation which warm autumns usually 
generate, but the blooms are later, and may 
be perhaps coarser than usual. It is very 
