May 29, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
621 
noides is a curious looking and interesting subject. 
Eriocnema fascinator is very distinct with its light 
golden green leaves. The group was edged with 
small plants of Hypericum moserianum tricolor and 
various Cattleyas, Laelias, and Odontoglossums were 
dotted here and there to enliven the foliage plants. 
Mention should also be made of a magnificent piece 
of Anthurium scherzerianum sanderiaDum a grand 
form that is far ahead of the type in size and colour 
of flower. 
Messrs. Richard Smith & Co. Worcester, exhibited 
a collection of well-grown specimen Clematis in pots. 
The most prominent and effective are Princess of 
Wales, bearing a mass of large pale, mauve blossoms. 
Blue Gem, of a slightly deeper shade, and Gloire St. 
Julien are fine single kinds, having full and fine 
formed petals. A handsome specimen of Mr. George 
Jackman, distinct and semi-double with pure white 
flowers. Imperatrice Eugenie bears immense blooms 
of rosy-white, with pink anthers giving a distinct 
character to the flowers. Lucie Lemoine, double 
white, and Countess of Lovelace, bluish-lilac, are 
fine among the double kinds. Sensation, Lord 
Derby, Edward Desfosse, and Lawsoniana are 
represented in good specimens. 
Messrs. Henry Cannell & Sons also exhibited a large 
and very fine collection of Calceolarias. In habit, 
profusion of bloom, and fine quality these would be 
difficult to surpass. They are the principal exhibitors 
of the Gladiolus flowered section of Cannas. The 
varieties are rapidly extending, and every shade of 
colour is represented. Austria is a fine yellow, 
Aurora, fine brick-red; Paul Bruant, deep red; 
Amiral Avellan, yellow, densely spotted with small 
red spots: Paul Lorenz, red; Duchess of York, 
yellow, heavily spotted; Madame Crozy is still one 
of the best in habit, throwing up a fine truss of 
bloom; Conquerant, orange colour; Sunset Glow, 
and Henry Irving are also fine forms. 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, exhibited a 
few specimens of their new hybrids from Coccinea. 
These are remarkably free blooming, and perpetual 
in character. Duchess of York is a soft rosy colour, 
well adapted for cut flower decoration. Duchess of 
Albany, centre of petals deep rose, with a paler 
edging of the same colour. Countess of Onslow is a 
free kind, bearing bold flowers of rosy purple. 
Countess of Onslow of a lighter shade of purple is 
equally free and effective. 
HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
An exceedingly sho wy group of hardy flowers was 
contributed by Messrs. Barr & Sons, King Street, 
Covent Garden. The exhibit occupied fully 250 sq. 
ft., and within this area was accumulated a varied 
and extensive collection of this class of material for 
the cultivation of which the firm is justly famed. 
Bearing in mind the very trying character of the 
season, cold biting winds having been followed by 
hot scorching sun, it was cheering to see how well the 
flowers had withstood the trying climatic influences, 
for they were in capital condition all round. The cen¬ 
tral and conspicuous feature was a miniature rockery. 
This was about 8 ft. in length by 4 ft. in depth, and 
was furnished vith various Alpine and low growing 
plants, with a view to illustrate the appearance pre¬ 
sented by this class cf plants when placed amidst 
suitable surroundings out-of-doors. Amidff the 
heavier stones at the back some plants of Ramondia 
pyrenaica were peeping out as happily as if they had 
grown there all their lives, whilst the small, white, 
star-like flowers of Arenaria balearica completely 
covered some of the stones. Behind the larger pieces 
of rockwork, and serving as a background were some 
fine specimens of Cytisus andreanus and Rosa 
spinossisima. In front were numbers of pretty and 
rare plants all appearing as if in permanent quarters. 
Chief among them was a batch of about a dozen 
plants of the rare Viola pedata. This is a most dis¬ 
tinct form, with large light blue flowers and pedate 
leaves with very long Darrowly linear segments. 
Another rare Viola was represented in V. rothoma- 
gensis, which has handsome blue and white flowers. 
Tufts of the curious looking Crucifer Morisia 
hypogaea must not be forgotten, the yellow flowers 
and deeply cut foliage being both handsome. Of 
Rock Roses, Helianthemum Mrs. Earle is a novelty 
with very bright crimson flowers. Phlox subulata 
Gem, with soft pink flowers, and P. lilacina, a}so 
dwar f , and with lilac blooms, afforded bright patches 
of colour in their several positions, whilst the so- 
called American Cowslips (Dodocatheons), were well 
in evidence. D. splendens and D. Medea alba are 
Write to 
H. J. JONES, 
Ryecrofl Nursery, 
Lewisham, 
S.E , 
for the CHOICEST 
BEGONIAS. 
—YLTsTUD— 
PELARGONIUMS 
FERNS 
SPECIALITY. 
We have the finest, most varied, and interesting Trade 
Collection of Ferns in the world, comprising over 1,000 
different kinds of Stove, Greenhouse, and Filmy Ferns, and 
over 400 kinds of Hardy Ferns. Every Fern lover should 
have our Illustrated Catalogue (No. 22), the best ever 
published. It contains 150 illustrations, and a large amount 
of valuable information, price 2S., post free. We send our 
smaller partially descriptive Catalogue free on applicaiion. 
We now offer 12 beautiful kinds ol Stove and Greenhouse 
Ferns for 3s.; 25 varieties for 7?. 6d.; 50 for 21s.; 100 In 12 
varieties, 21s.; too, in 25 varieties, 30s.; 100, in 50 varieties, 
40s.; 100 different kinds, 63s. 
Hardy Ferns, T2 varieties for 3s.; 25 for 8?. 6d.; 50 for 25s.; 
too, in 12 varieties, 21s.; 100, in 25 kinds, 30s.; too, In 50 kinds, 
45s.; 100, in 100 varieties, 75s. 
W. & J. BIRKENHEAD, F.R.H.S., 
Fern Nurseries, Sale, near Manchester. 
Winning its Way Everywhere. 
Another Success with 
TROOD’S CONCENTRATED VINE AND 
PLANT FOOD. 
AN UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL. 
Messrs. E. TROOD & CO., Tavistock. 
Gentlemen, —I have tried your Concentrated Vine and 
Plant Food on Cucumbers, Melons, and Tomatos, side by side, 
with two other Chemical Manures. The result is marvellous. 
You can see to a plant where your manure has gone I have 
one of the best crops I have ever had, and in future shall only 
use your Plant Food. I enclose cheque for 10/6. Please for¬ 
ward me £cwt. more at once. (Signed) G. H. CHANNELL, 
Hulse Lodge, Kent. May, 1897. Sold by most Seedsmen, or 
sent carriage paid from Works, i\ lb., 9d., 3i lbs., 1/4- 7 lbs , 
2/6, 14 lbs., 3/6, 28 lbs., 6/-, 5$ lbs., 10/6, 112 lbs., 18/-. 
SLY’S IMPROVED PATENT TRUSS 
Supersedes all Others. 
Worn by Sir A. Clark (late President of the Royal College 
of Physicians.) 
Recommended by Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson. 
Forty-four Prize Medals, Diplomas, and Roya Appointments 
awarded. 
Write for particulars and Prices. 
SLY BROS., OXFORD. 
FISHAND SOOT MANURE. 
The Best Value for money on the Market; Phosphates 10 per 
cent, Ammonia 2J per cent; Price £2 10s. per ton. Free 
on Rail, London, Net Cash, Bags Included. 
GARDEN MANURE. 
This Valuable Fertilizer is being used with the greatest 
success for all kinds of Flowers, Fruit Trees, Shrubs, and 
Vegetables ; Price 16/- per cwt. 
W. H. HALE & THOMPSON, 
60, Mark Lane, London, E.C. 
Perpetual Carnation, 
“YULE TIDE,” 
Always in flower, should be in every collection ; rich, 
glowing Scarlet self, of grand form and substance, 
free and vigorous. 
Polyanthus, choice mixed, in large variety of 
colour. 
Carnations in all sections, Delphiniums, Dahlias 
in all sections, Penstemons, Phloxes, Pyrethrums 
(Single and Double), Violas should all be planted 
now. 
For full description and prices see my Catalogue of 
over 140 pages free on application. 
JOHN FORBES; 
Nurseryman, HAWICK, SCOTLAND. 
THOMSON’S 
VINE & PLANT MANURE. 
SPLENDID FOR ALL PURPOSES. 
Largely used both at Home and Abroad. 
SOLD BY ALL SEEDSMEN. 
Agent for London:—J. GEORGE, 14, Redgrave Road 
Putney, S.W. 
Agent for Channel Islands J. H. PARSONS, Market 
Place, Guernsey. 
SOLE MAKERS:— 
WM. THOMSON & SONS, LTD., 
HEED YIHEYARD, CLOIEHFORDS, H.B. 
Price Lists and Testimonials on application. 
Analysis sent with Orders of J Cwt. and Upwards. 
44 The Martin 
99 
FLOWER RACK. 
PATENT. 
For use in VASES 
BOWLS. &c. 
Flowers & Grasses 
may be more artis¬ 
tically arranged, 
and the water re¬ 
newed without dis¬ 
turbing the posi¬ 
tion of the flowers. 
ii 2 2$ 
61 - 81 - 10/6 doz. 
Ins. dia. 3 3J 
13/6 16 /- doz. 
And specially adapted for 
Bowls— 
Ins. dia. 456 
18 /- 20/- 22/- doz. 
Manufacturers — 
CORRY & CO., Ltd., 
16, FINSBURY 8T., LONDON, E.C 
To be had of Seedsmen 
and Florists. 
BEWARE OF IMATATIONS OF 
EFFECTUAL AND ECONOMICAL. 
ALSO IN LIQUID. 
Full particulars to — 
MARK SMITH, Ltd., LOUTH, LINCOLNSHIRE. 
GRASS IS GREEN 
And Brilliant after an Application of 
9 , — - 
ovav* USE IT LAWN. 
» __ 
" As a dressing for grass land it will be difficult to find anything 
to equal it.— The Gardeners’ Magazine. 
It is sold by the Trade in 6d. and Is Packets, and SEALED BAGS —7 lbs., 2s. 6d 
14 lbs., 4s. 6d. ; 28 lbs., 7s. 6d. ; 56 lbs., 12s 6d. ; 112 lbs., 20s. 
n LONDON# 
Vi ^ 
TRADE MARK. ■ •: — • 
Or from the Manufacturers, carriage paid in the United Kingdom for Cash with Order (except 6d. pkts.). 
« w VTTV Every Packet, Bag and Seal bears the Trade Mark, which i s 
t XllM the only guarantee of genuineness. 
•ushed Bones, Peruvian Guano, Sulphate of Ammonia, Nitrate of Soda, Nitrate of Potash, Sulphate 
of Potash, Kainit, Superphosphate of Lime, &c Tobacco Cloth and Paper. 
BEST QUALITIES ONLY. WRITE FOR PRICES. 
jLAY & SON, Manure Manufacturers, Bone Crushers, Ac., STRATFORD, LONDON, E. 
