iSlovember 20, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
179 
WHO won the first prize for novelties at the N.C.S. Great Show P WHY, WELLS! 
WHO distributed G. J. Warren, the champion Jap. bloom at the Great Show ? WHY, WELLS ! 
WHO distributed Lady Isabel, the champion incurved bloom at the Great Show ? WHY, WELLS ! 
WHO distributed Lady Hanham P WHY, WELLS! 
WHO distributed Julia Scaramanga P WHY, WELLS ! 
The aboYe four grand noyekies (out of fiYe) which I distributed, will speak for themselves. 
A very few equally as good are in store for 1898. See special list, January 1st, viz. 
MrB. J. W. Barks, a rosy bronze (buff reverse) sport from Edith Tabor, 10/6; Nena Dadds, another o( Mr. Silsbury’s beauties, the colour and make of 
Phoebus, with florets as long as, but broader than Edith Tabor, habit superb, 7,6; Mrs. White Popham. white, lined and lrosted carmine. Mr. Silsbury tells me 
this is the largest and best Japanese Incurved ever raised, both in habit and flower, 7/6 ; Gertrude Salter, Japanese Incurved, rosy-lilac one of the largest and 
best Japanese Incurved ever raised. This is from seed sent over by Mr. Thos. Pockett, of Australia. Height 4 ft., 7/6. 
P.S. -Lady Isabel and Julia Scaramanga were raised by Mr. Silsbury. 
Catalogues free. My Book on “ ’Minns ” is. 2d, Post Free, from 
W. WELLS, EARLSWOOD, SURREY. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
THE FINEST SHOW IN THE WORLD. 
This, to some, may appear to be a vain boast; it is none the less a fact. 
England produces the finest Chrysanthemums in the world, and the best grown collection of the finest 
varieties arranged in the most handsome house in England is at Exmouth. 
W, J. GODFREY has this season, both at the National Chrysanthemum and Royal Horticultural Societies’ 
Exhibitions, received higher honours, for cut blooms alone, than any other grower, and has also been 
awarded more certificates for novelties. 
A really reliable Catalogue giving descriptions of the best varieties, together with cultural hints 
respecting same, will be published in December. Post free to all applicants. 
W. J. GODFREY, EXMOUTH, DEVON. 
DAVID W. THOMSON S 
Flower Seeds Specialities. 
THOMSON'S DWARF WHITE ANTIRRHINUMS. 
THOMSON'S DALKEITH CALCEOLARIA. 
THOMSON'S SUPERB BEGONIAS. 
THOMSON’S UNRIVALLED CELOSIAS. 
THOMSON’S CINERARIAS. 
THOMSON'S CYCLAMEN. 
THOMSON’S PANSY. 
THOMSON’S PETUNIA. 
THOMSON’S PRIMULAS. 
THOMSON’S EAST LOTHIAN STOCKS. 
Vegetable Seeds Specialities. 
THOMSON’S PRIZE BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
THOMSON’S PROLIFIC LONG POD BEANS. 
THOMSON'S SUPERB RED BEET 
THOMSON’S SELF-PROTECTING BROCCOLI. 
THOMSON S IMPROVED HORN CARROT. 
THOMSON’S MARKET CARROT 
THOMSON’S INCOMPARABLE WHITE CELERY. 
THOMSON S MAMMOTH GREEN COS LETTUCE. 
THOMSON’S SUPERB CURLED PARSLEY. 
THOMSON'S EXCELSIOR TOMATO 
THOMSON’S DUKE OF YORK MELON. 
See Catalogue of Selected Seeds for 1898, Post Free on application in December. 
Nurseries—WINDLESTRAWLEE. Seed Warehouse— 
24, Frederick Street, EDINBURGH. 
SPECIALITIES— 
BEGONIAS. 
JOHN DOWNIE CRAB APPLE 
(Pyramid and Standard). 
ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS & CONIFERS. 
STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 
ROSES. FRUIT TREES, ETG. 
Catalogues on application, 
JOHN DOWNIE, Nurseryman, EDINNUNOH. 
GARDEN & O LD-FASHIO NED ROSES. 
GEO. COOLING & SONS 
Have always beeD noted for their Collection of Old-Fashioned 
and Garden Roses. 
Strong plants can now be supplied of all the beautiful 
varieties exhibited, and so much admired, at the Rose Shows 
this season. New d scriptive Catalogue , post free. 
THE NURSERIES, BATH. 
RCHIDS of the highest quality, every 
plant guaranteed true to name, from 2/6 each. Please 
send for free list.—P. McARTHUR, The London Nurseries, 
4, London W. 
CARNATION “YULE TIDE” 
Is the best scarlet winter flowering Carnation in cultivation. 
It has already gained Nine First-class Certificates as well 
as the R.H.S. Silver Flora Medal, and has been highly 
eulogized by the Press. A Stirling novelty of great merit. 
Strong plants 5s. each, carriage paid. 
BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE 
Is the finest winter flowering plant extant, of dwarf, compact, 
free habit, flowers continuously all winter and spring, a lovely 
rosy carmine colour, good flowering plants, 2s. fd., 33. fd. and 
5s. each, carriage paid. 
J OH N FORBES, Nurseryman, 
HAWICK, SCOTLAND. 
" Gardening Is the pnrest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."— Bacon. 
% I|4 $ la tuning ijlattltl, 
Edited by J. FRASER. F.L.S. 
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 201/1, 1897. 
NEXT WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Monday, November 22nd.—Sale of Dutch bulbs by Messrs, 
Protheroe & Morris. 
Meeting of the Floral Committee of the National Chry¬ 
santhemum Society at the Royal Aquarium at 3 p m. 
Tuesday, November 23rd —Royal Horticultural Society: 
meeting of committees at 12 o’clock. 
Sale of Dutch bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Wednesday, November 24th.—Sale of Dutch bulbs by 
Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Annual dinner and distribution of prizes of the National 
Chrysanthemum Society. To be held at Anderton’s 
Hotel, Fleet Street, at 6.30 p.m. 
Thursday, November 25*11.— Leamington Chrysanthemum 
Show. 
Dundee Chrysanthemum Carnival (3 days). 
Sales of Dutch bulbs by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Friday, November 26th.—Aberdesn Chrysanthemum Show 
(z days). 
Sale ol Dutch bu’bs and imported and established Orchids 
by Messrs. Protheroe & Morris. 
Wertilisers and Celery.— Cultivators, 
who have had anything whatever to do 
with Celery, recognise the fact that a good 
crop is only to be obtained by the best of 
cultural treatment, coupled with fertilisers 
of one or more kinds during the growing 
season. The nature and quantity of the 
manures absolutely necessary to insure a 
good return depends entirely upon the 
character of the soil to be planted, and that 
of the season during the period of growth. 
For instance, a very dry season might 
necessitate much watering ; though on the 
contrary,this contingency might be guarded 
against by planting Celery only in deeply 
and well cultivated soil. 
The numerous experiments being con¬ 
ducted ab the Cornell University Agricul¬ 
tural Experiment Station, Ithaca, New 
York, are doing good service to the cause, 
both of agriculture and horticulture. Every 
year some fresh branch of gardening is 
undertaken ; while older experiments are 
continued. Celery has been added to the 
list chiefly with a view to aid growers in 
counteracting two forms of Celery blight, 
and to ascertain how best to fertilise the 
land. Some remarks about the construc¬ 
tion of storage houses are also given together 
with illustrations in Bulletin 132. The 
experiments with Celery were commenced 
on the 26th of June, 1896, on some flat 
meadow land that had never previously 
been planted with Celery, nor had ever 
received fertilisers. Each row of Celery 
was 28 rods in length and 4 ft. apart, 
