March 4, 1893. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
415 
CARRIAGE FREE J BOXES OF 
Garden Seeds, 
Liberal in Qu antity. Exc ellent in Quality. 
Arranged to produce a constant supply of the best 
Vegetables all the year round. 
IIIFDDO’ DAV Containing 19 varieties E/_ 
WlKjDC) DUAj of Vegetable Seeds, 3 / 
wIbbs^boxT of Vegetable Seeds, 12/6 
UfEDDG’ DAV Containing 47 varieties HE / 
WLlStSC) QuAj of Vegetable Seeds. 13 / 
1 MEEIDO’ DAV Containing 61 varieties n-t I 
IftODO DUAj of Vegetable Seeds, L 1/ 
Acknowledged to be the best value ever offered. 
Other Boxes at 2/6, 7/6, 31/6, 42/-, 63/-, and 
105/- each. 
ALL CARRIAGE FREE. 
5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. 
CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY. 
From the Rev. W. T. BARKER, Silkstone Vicarage :— 
“ The Guinea Box of Vegetable Seeds was more than 
sufficient to give me a good round of crops for rather 
over half an acre of kitchen garden. The Carrots and 
Turnips were particularly good, but the chief advantage 
was in the judgment shown, selection of seeds, and 
their proportion to each other.” 1 
‘WEBBS’ SPRING CATALOGUE 
Beautifully Illustrated, post free Is , gratis to 
customers. 
Abridged edition gratis and post free. 
IF YOU WANT 
Really Good Seeds and Bulbs 
At Moderate Prices, apply to 
MR. ROBERT SYDENHAM, 
Of the Firm of Sydenham Brothers, Wholesale Jewellers, 
TENBY STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 
THE LARGEST AMATEUR IMPORTER IN THE KINGDOM 
No Nurseryman in the country can serve you better 
or cheaper. 
Which is acknowledged to be the Best, Cheapest, Most Reliable 
and Unique List ever published, 
POST FREE ON APPLICATION. 
WORLD-RENOWNED 
GOLD MEDAL STRAINS 
OF 
Per Packet, 1/6, 2/6, 3/6 and 5/-. 
FLOWER SEEDS—POST FREE. 
ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE, comprising every¬ 
thing necessary and requisite for the Garden, gratis 
and post free on application. 
UPPER HO LI 0 WAY,^=^> 
i LOAfDO/V. /V. 
CHOICE 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Post Free. 
VEITCH’S EMPRESS ASTER. 
In two distinct colours , Crimson and White. 
Two magnificent new varieties, which for size, substance, 
and beauty far surpass all other kinds. Each, per pkt., is. 6 d. 
VEITCH’S DIADEM ASTER. 
A lovely and attractive New Aster. The flowers, which 
are borne in great profusion, are bright crimson, edged with 
white. Per pkt., is.6d. 
VEITCH’S SUPERB DOUBLE BALSAM. 
This splendid strain is highly recommended and cannot be 
surpassed in briliancy of colour, form of flower, or habit of 
growth. Per pkt., 2S. 6 d. 
VEITCH’S CHOICE HYBRID BEGONIA. 
Saved from the very finest and newest varieties and com¬ 
prising many beautiful and rich shades of colour. Per 
pkt., is. 6 d. 
MARGUERITE CARNATION. 
A most useful race of Double Carnations, coming into 
bloom four months from time ofsowiftg. Mixed colours, per 
pkt., is. 6 d. ; pure white, per pkt., 2s. 6 d. 
VEITCH’S DWARF BLUE LOBELIA. 
Our fine strain of L. speciosa is now well known an d highly 
prized by our numsrous customers. Per pkt., is. 
VEITCH’S SUPERB STRIPED MARIGOLD. 
A remarkably handsome striped French Marigold of fine 
form. Per pkt., is. f d. 
VEITCH’S AFRICAN MARIGOLD. 
In two distinct colours, Lemon and Orange. 
These magnificent new strains are oi compact bushy habit, 
and make a gorgeous display. Each, per pkt., is. 
VEITCH’S SUPERB CINERARIA. 
An excellent strain, embracing the brightest and most 
beautiful flowers. Per pkt., 2s. 6 d. 
VEItCH’S SUPERB PANSY. 
The finest strain in existence of these favourite flowers- 
Per pkt., 2s. 6 d. 
YEI iCH’S “CH2LSEA”COLLECTION of FLOWER SEEDS 
Unequalled for quality, unsurpassed for liberality, at 5s., 
10s. 6 d , 15s., 21s., 42s. each, containing the most showy and 
useful varieties. 
JAMES VEITCH & SONS, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, CHELSEA, S.W. 
WONDERFUL VALUE. 
333 3s. COLLECTION 
contains amongst Various other Vegetable Seeds: 18 qts. 
Peas, 7 qts. Beans, 5 pkts. Broccoli, 5 pkts Cabbage, 7 oz. 
Carrot, 4 pkts. Lettuce, 12 oz. Radish. 
332 2s. COLLECTION 
contains, amongst Various other Vegetable Seeds: 10 qts. 
Peas, 9 pts. Beans, 4 pkts Broccoli, 4 pkts. Cabbage, 4 oz. 
Carrot, 2 pkts. Cauliflower, 3 pkts. Lettuce, 5 oz. onion, 6 oz. 
Raddish. 
331 Is. COLLECTION 
contains, amongst Various other Vegetable Seeds: 6 qts. 
Peas, 5 * pts. Beans, 2 pkts. Broccoli, 2 pkts. Cabbage, 2 oz. 
Carrot, 2 pkts. Celery, 3 oz. Mustard, 4 oz. Spinach. 
10s. 6d. COLLECTION for COTTAGE GARDEN 
contains a most Liberal Allowance of various Vegetable Seeds. 
N.B.—All the above are of the Finest Possible Quality and of 
Excellent Sorts ; in the case of Peas, &c., the selection is made 
for succession. For full particulars, see Seed Catalogue, free 
on application. 
RICHARD SMITH & CO., 
Seed COepehants St J4urset»ymen, 
WORCESTER. 
Chrysanthemums. 
“ OUR SPECIAL ITIES.’’ 
New Illustrated Catalogue, 
Containing all the best Novelties of the present Season 
NOW READY and POST FREE on application. 
PITCHER & MANDA, 
The United States Nurseries, 
Hextable, Swanley, 
KENT. 
SUTTON’S 
CiairUFIawered 
SWEET PEA 
MIXED. 
The flower’s are of immense size 
and borne three or four on a stem 
(instead of in pairs as in the older 
varieties), are, therefore, of great 
value for bouquets and decorative 
purposes. The plants are robust and 
remain in bloom for a considerable 
period. The selection includes a 
number of pleasing colours, ranging 
from pale white, primrose, pale rose, 
bright pink, cardinal to claret; also 
mauve, blue, purple, and deep violet. 
Price of Seed, Is. and 2s. 6d. per 
packet, post free. 
Sutton’s Seeds 
GENUINE ONLY FROM SUTTON 5 SONS,READING. 
Fjr Index to Contents see page 425. 
Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, March 6th.—National Chrysanthemum Society; 
Meeting of General Committee at 7.30 p.m. 
Sale of Hardy Plants at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Tuesday, March 7th.—Sale of Orchids and Japanese Lilies, 
at Protheroe & Morris’ Rooms. 
Wednesday, March 8th.—Sale of Lily Bulbs, at Protheroe 
& Morris’ Rooms. 
Thursday, March 9th. —Sale of Hardy Plants, at Protheroe 
& Morris’ Rooms. 
Friday, March 10th.—Sale of Orchids, at Protheroe & 
Mo:ri?’ Rooms. 
tit? (liitjilqjii|fi ijWltl, 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S, 
SATURDAY , MARCH \tli, 1893. 
JThe English Show Pansy.— In days long 
w gone by, when the fine English Show 
Pansies were grown in pots for exhibition 
purposes, they were extremely interesting, 
and flowers of the finest quality were 
obtained from the plants grown in this way. 
It is now almost a lost art, and the Show 
Pansy is seen in smaller numbers at our 
exhibitions every year. In the days we 
refer to, there was a Pansy Show at Ham¬ 
mersmith, generally held early in June, or, 
if the season proved favourable, late in 
May, and the Pansies then were not/made- 
up plants as we see them now, but honestly 
grown and very finely too. It was the 
practice in September to select strong and 
bushy plants from among the cuttings 
struck in the early part of the summer, and 
pot them in small 60 pots, giving them 
