February 20, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
389 
TWO 
NEW POTATOS 
FOR 1897. 
WEBBS’ 
u 
MOTOR. 
This splendid New Potato is undoubtedly a 
grand acquisition where a heavy yield is required 
It is of s'.rong c institution, and a certain cropper, 
rnd with liberal treatment an i nmense weight can 
be grown. The tubers are kidney shaped, white, 
jf large size, and beautiful cooking quality. 
3s 6d per Peck of 11 lbs ; 12s per Bushel 
of 56 lbs. 
WEBBS’ “YEOMAN. 
A fine new second-early variety, of compact 
habit of growth, and a good cropper. The tubers 
are flattish-round in shape, smooth, and with shal¬ 
low eyes, which are slightly tinged with pink 
The flesh is white, and when cooked of superb 
quality, 
6s per Peck of 14 lbs.; 21s. per Bushel of 56 lbs 
See Webbs' Spring Catalogue, post free, is. 
WEBBS’, Wordsley, STOURBRIDGE, 
7'" > ARNATIONS.— See FORTIES’ NEW 
Lj CATALOGUE, 1897, over 740 pages, for the best 
M Aim aison. Tree, Border and Show Carnations and Picotees, 
including the oft-certificated “ Buccleuch Clove ” and “Yule- 
tide. ' Free on application.—JOHN FORBES. Nurseryman, 
Haw’ck, Scotland. __ 
BlGONIAS-A SPECIALITY 
Seed saved from prize plants. Choicest mixed single or 
double varieties, is., zs. 6d„ and 5?. per packet; collections 
(seed) single, 12 named varieties, separate, 5s.6d,; 6 ditt', 3s. 
Tubers, named singles, from 18s. to 50s. per doz. ; choicest 
seedlings, 3s. to 30s. per doz.; bedding, choicest, 3s. to gs. per 
doz.; choicest named doubles from 18s. per doz.; choicest 
seedlings, 6s. to 30s.per doz.; choicest mixed for bedding, 9s. 
to 18s. per doz. Catalogues gratis 
JOHN LAING & SONS, growers a & c . 
FOREST HILL, LONDON, SB. 
'GOmflEDATBEGONIA SEED. 
I can recommend this with every confidence as the finest 
Begonia Seed everotlered, being saved from specially selected 
varieties, with sturdy habit, round flowers of good substance, 
and size. I guarantee this to be the same quality that I sow 
for myself, and the packets are made up in liberal quantity 
for money. , , , 
Single .per pkt., 1/-, 1/6, and 2/6. 
Double .per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6. 
H. J. JONES, Ryecroft Nursery, LEWISHAM. 
STERLING NOYELTIES & SPECIALITIES IN 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Which should be Cultivated in every Garden. 
Per Pkt., s. d. 
Asparagus deflexus . . 2 6 
Antirrh’num Dwarf Bedding, crimson, white, and 
yellow . 1 0 
Aquilegia William's Hybrids . 1 6 
Beet McGregor's Favourite . 10 
Celsia cretica. 1 6 
Francoa ramosa .. . 1 6 
Hollyhock, double while . 2 6 
Humea elegans . 1 o & 2 6 
Pyretbrum aureum selagino.des. 1 c 
COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS, 
1 / 6 , 2 / 6 , 5 /-, 7 / 6 , 10 / 6 , 12 / 6 , 21 /- & 42 /-. 
Seed Catalogue (Illustrated), Gratis and Post Free. 
73.S. WtuidM^ t Son, 
UPPER JIOLJL 0 
0 LONDON. N. 
NEW and DELICIOUS 
MARROWFAT 
PEAS. 
As introducers of the famous Stratagem 
Telephone, Daisy, and Telegraph Peas, we iovite 
a trial of the following New Yarieties, all of 
which represent the most advanced types in the 
different sections for Garden Use. 
CARTERS’ SPRINGTIDE. 
A first early wrinkled Pea, as early as the smaller- 
podded round-seeded varieties, with the delicious 
flavour of the Marrowfat. Height, 2\ feet. 
In Sealed Packets, 2/6 per pint; 4 /- per quart, post 
free. 
CARTERS’ EARLY MORN. 
Another fine Marrowfat, with very long pods, 
a’good colour and well filled, almost as early as our 
Springtide. Height, 2$ feet. Stock very limited. 
In Sealed Packets, 2/6 per half-pint, post free. 
CARTERS ST. OSYTH GEM. 
A cross between Chelsea Gem and Stratagem, 
combining the best points of both these excellent 
kinds. Very early. Height, feet. 
In Sealed Packets, 3,6 per half-pint, post free. 
CARTERS’ SEEDLING. 
A New Maincrop Marrow, the result of crossing 
and interbreeding from the three popular varieties, 
Stratagem, Queen, and Autocrat. Its pods are 
amongst the largest we have ever seen, and we 
have counted as many as thirteen Peas in a pod. 
Height, 3 feet. 
In Sealed Packets, 3/6 per half-pint, post free. 
CARTERS’ DAISY. 
Although this remarkable Pea has been out a few 
years, it is worthy a posilion in the most up-to- 
date company ; and those who have not yet grown 
it should give it a trial. Dr. Masters, F.R.S., 
Editor of the Gardeners' Chronicle, who inspected 
our crop, reported fully upon its merits in a 
lengthy article. A customer recently sent us a 
pod contaiuing twelve fully-developed Peas ; and 
there is no doubt it holds the field as the longest- 
podded, dwarf, second early Marrow yet raised. 
Height, about 1^ feet. 
In Sealed Packets, 2 /- per pint; 3/6 per quart, post 
free. 
CARTERS' MODEL TELEPHONE. 
In Sealed Packets, 2 /- per pint; 3/6 per quart, post 
free. 
CARTERS’ DAN BY STRATAGEM. 
In Sealed Packets, 2/6 per pint; 3/6 per quart, post 
free. 
CARTERS’ MODEL TELEGRAPH. 
In Sealed Packets, 2 /- per pint; 3/6 per quart, post 
free. 
These are highly selected types of the originals, as 
introduced by us, and now of world wide repute. 
Sple did for exhibition, and delicious when cooked. 
CARTERS’ MICHAELMAS. 
As its name implies, this fine Marrow Pea is of 
the greatest service as a " Last-of-All ” crop. It 
was well-grown last season in the Pea-trials con¬ 
ducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, and 
the only late Pea considered worthy of their 
Award. Height, 2J feet. 
In Sealed Packets, 3 /- per pint; 5 /- per quart, post 
free. 
Illustrated CATALOGUE gratis and post free- 
THE QUEEN’S SEEDSMEN, 
237,238 & 97, HIGH H0LB0RN, 
LONDON, W.C, 
VEITCHS 
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. 
CARNATION, 
VEITCHS’ EARLY FLOWERING PERPETUAL 
An improved strain of the Marguerite section, 
combining the earliness and free-flowering habit of 
ihat class with the quality and substance of the 
Tree Carnation. 
Per Packet, 2s 6d. 
STREPTOCARPUS, 
VEITCHS’ IMPROVED STRAIN. 
Saved from the newest and brightest colours, 
and embracing all the finest varieties up to date. 
Per Packet, 2s. 6d. 
BEGONIA, 
VEITCHS’ CHOICEST HYBRID. 
Saved from the very finest and newest hybrids, 
and is undoubtedly the best strain yet offered. 
Per Packet, Is. 6d. 
STOCK, 
LARGE-FLOWERING TEN-WEEK. 
The most popular stock in cultivation, producing 
massive pyramidal spikes of large perfectly double 
flowers of great substance and brilliancy. 
Collection of 12 distinct colours, separate, 2s 6d 
Finest mixed colours, per Packet, 6d. 
For full descriptions of the above and other choice 
Seeds, see C ATALOGUE for 1897 , forwarded post free 
on application. 
JAMES VEITCB 4 SOUS 
LTD, 
Royal Exotic Nursery, 
CHELSEA, S.W. 
1 Gardening Is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man."—B acon. 
C(l4 (>nu|iltft|ii|B lp<u|M ( 
Edited by J. FRASER F.L.S. 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 th, 1897 . 
She Garden Pea (Pisum sativum).— Most 
^ botanists reckon that there are two 
species of Pea, namely the Field Pea 
(P. arvense) and the Garden Pea. We 
content ourselves with a notice of the latter, 
for it is of greater antiquity than most 
gardeners would give it credit for. The 
celebrated O. Heer states that a very 
small-seeded form of the Garden Pea was 
found in the lake dwellings of the bronze 
age in Switzerland. He is less positive 
about finding it amongst the relics of the 
stone age at Mooseedorf. If so, it would 
be evidence that it was cultivated there 
prior to the immigration of the Aryans. 
Only one botanist speaks of finding the 
Garden Pea wild in Europe, namely, in the 
Crimea. This, however, is regarded as 
doubtful, and Alphonse de Candolle says it 
“ seems to have existed in Western Asia, 
perhaps from the south of the Caucasus to 
Persia, before it was cultivated.’' He 
considers that the Aryans introduced it to 
Europe. In any case, from the bronze 
age and the Aryans to the famous experi¬ 
ments made by Andrew Knight, is a 
