November 19, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
175 
H. LANE & SON 
NEW CARNATION, 
Beg to call the attention of intending Planters to their extensive 
Stocks of TREES and SHRUBS for immediate effect, extending 
over 150 acres, including the following. 
EVERGREENS. 
AUCUBAS, BERBERIS, BOX, COTONEASTERS, 
HOLLIES (Green’and Variegated), LAURELS, PORTUGAL 
LAURELS, MAHONIaS, GOLDEN YEWS (fine specimens, 
6 feet in diameter), and Thousands of t mailer Seedling Varie¬ 
ties, in different shades of colour, variety and form. 
FLOWERING SHRUBS. 
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. 
DEUTZIAS, ELDER (Golden), GUELDER ROSES, 
THORNS in variety, LABURNUMS, LILACS, PHILA- 
DELPHUS, RIBES, SPIR/EAS, WEIGELAS, &c. 
DECIDUOUS TREES. 
R. B. LAIRD & SONS, EDINBURGH. 
MAPLES, SYCAMORES, BEECH, Black NORWEGIAN 
BIRCH, CHESTNUTS,ELMS, LIMES, PURPLE-LEAVED 
PLUM, WEEPING TREES, &c. 
CONIFERS. 
ABIES DOUGLASI, ARAUCARIAS, CEDRUS DEODARA 
(splendid Specimens), CUPRESSUS, PICEA NOBILIS and 
NORDMANNIANA.&c., PINUS AUSTRIACA, &C..RETINO- 
SPORASin variety, THUIA LOBBI and others, THUJOPSIS 
BOREALIS and DOLABRATA (fine Specimens). 
RHODODENDRONS, fine named sorts, well set with bloom 
HEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
NORMAN X> AV 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 
For Index to Contents see page 186. 
'• Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
Ponticum and Hybrid Seedlings, Azalea Mollis, &c. 
FOREST TREES, ROSES, AND FRUIT TREES. 
CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. 
THE NURSERIES, BERKHAMSTEAD, HERTS. 
GARDENERS’ ROYAL BENEVOLENT 
INSTITUTION. 
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 
QEL&ND NEW 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, Nov. 21st.— Bulb Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms 
(and every day in the week). 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd.—Trade Sale of Orchids at Protheroe & 
Morris' Rooms. 
Dalkey Chrysanthemum Show. 
Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.—Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Thursday, Nov. 24th.—National Chrysanthemum Society: 
Meeting of Floral Committee. 
Plant Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Bulb Sale at Stevens’ Rooms. 
Friday, Nov. 25th.—Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris 
Rooms. 
Intending Candidates for the 
next Election of Pensioners on 
the Funds of this Institution 
should at once apply for the neces¬ 
sary forms of application , which 
must be returned to the Secretary 
on or before November 25th next, 
after which date they cannot be 
received. 
GEORGE J. INGRAM, Sec. 
Office: 50, PARLIAMENT STREET, 
LONDON, S.W. 
COME $ SEE 
OTX/R. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
H. CANNELL <£ 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. 
FRUIT TREES? 
ROSES AND VINES 
In Vast Quantities, and of 
Excellent Quality. 
INSPECTION INVITED. 
HUGtT LOW l CO., 
The Nurseries, 
BUSH HILL PARK, LONDON, N. 
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. 
Boadlcea, 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, 
SPARR BIRMINGHAM. 
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT. 
SEND FOR OUR 
NEW DESCRIPTIVE and 
PRICED CATALOGUE 
Of FRUIT TREES, ROSES, CONIFERS, 
SHRUBS, FOREST TREES, CLIMBERS, etc. 
AN IMMENSE STOCK GROWN. 
LAN DSC A PE GARDENING A LEADING FEATURE. 
GEO. JACKMAN & SON, 
Woking Nursery, Y/oking, 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 RIVERS & SON, 
The Nurseries, SA W BRIDGE WOR TH, Herts. 
ARMITACE’S BULBS. 
An Immense Stock. Quality Unsurpassed. 
PRICES MOST MODERATE. 
Write for CATALOGUE , POST FREE cn APPLICATION. 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, 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. 
i8MITAGEBros.,ai>KSi“llOTTniGHiM 
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IfK IptW. 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R H.S. 
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 19 th, 1892. 
Exhibiting Vegetables.— Whilst we de¬ 
sire to do the fullest justice to the 
splendid samples of vegetables which a 
comparatively young and able grower, Mr. 
Gibson, of Carshalton, had in one of the 
classes for six varieties at the recent show 
of the National Chrysanthemum Society 
at the Royal Aquarium, it is necessary in 
the interests of competitors generally 
that a protest should be made against the 
practice evidenced especially in his case, 
and one that may be growing, of putting 
up such very large quantities of products, 
so that other exhibitors, who show the 
ordinary quantities only, get to feel that 
quantity has overcome them. 
In this case Mr. Gibson certainly had 
splendid produce. For the time of year it 
would have been very difficult indeed to 
have beaten him anywhere, hence in criti¬ 
cising his exhibits we do their quality the 
fullest justice. Nor must it be understood 
that we consider he exceeded his strictly 
legal rights according to the terms of the 
schedule. What we do object to is the 
departure from established custom. His 
six dishes were made up of ten fine Cauli¬ 
flowers, six large sticks of Celery, seventy 
Tomatos, all really good, twenty-one large 
Onions, thirty-two Potatos, and a peck of 
Brussels Sprouts. Now, if another year 
other exhibitors should be led to exceed 
these large quantities, why we shall see 
laid out collections of vegetables vying in 
bulk with the contents ol a greengrocer’s 
shop. 
To check this undesirable expansion it 
becomes really needtul to specify what in 
all forms of competition for vegetables, as 
in single dishes, shall be the number 
admissible of each variety or kind. Thus 
there should not be more than six Cauli¬ 
flowers, twelve Potatos, twelve Onions, six 
Carrots, six Parsnips, six Turnips, twelve 
Tomatos, etc., and in that way competitors 
would be put on a footing of equality. 
Because many exhibitors come long dis- 
