January 17, 1003. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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CLOVER AND GRASS SEED. 
Messrs. Hurst and Son’s Report: — 
English Red Clover.— The crop in England 
is almost a total failure, and the small quan¬ 
tity saved is mostly of poor quality. The few 
lots of fine yearling seed left over from last 
season have been cleared off the market some 
time ago. 
Single Cut Cowghass.— A short crop of 
medium quality. 
Foreign Red Clover. — The prospects of 
the crop on the Continent, especially in 
France, Austria, and Russia, up to the 
beginning of September were exceptionally 
favourable, but the expectations of a good 
crop have only been realised in some 
parts of France—the crops in Austria and 
Russia being more or less spoilt by the rainy 
weather during September and October, and 
instead of the large surplus expected for ex¬ 
portation, Austrian provinces and even the 
north of Russia are obliged to import part of 
the home requirements. The German crop is 
very short, and that country will also have to 
satisfy nearly the whole of its requirements by 
importations from other countries. The un¬ 
favourable weather has also been the cause of 
a short crop of mostly medium grades in the 
United States, whilst the Canadian crop is a 
very small one, although the high prices pre¬ 
vailing may induce some exportations from 
that country. The French crop in some dis¬ 
tricts is plentiful and of fine quality, and 
meets with much favour. Lately Germany 
has made heavy purchases in France and also 
in the United States. Stocks in France are 
now in a very small compass. We have had 
liberal supplies from Chili, which sold as they 
came forward, but this season, owing to seed 
being under average in size, it is most difficult 
to separate dodder and docks from quality as 
imported, and our friends who value clean 
seed should carefully examine before buying. 
Looking at the deficient crop in nearly every 
seed-producing country and the absence of old 
stocks, there seems every probability of higher 
prices as soon as the consumption sets in. 
White Clover. —The crop has been a fairly 
good one in Russia, Austria, and parts of 
Germany, whilst it is practically a failure in 
England and America. Large quantities have 
been shipped during the autumn to the United 
States and our Colonies, whilst large European 
consumptive requirements have still to be met. 
Qualities are mostly good, prices have kept 
very firm, and are likely to improve as the 
season advances ; old stocks are almost nil. 
Alsike. —The crop in the United States and 
Canada has suffered in quality and quantity 
owing to the spell of wet weather during har¬ 
vest time. Fine and superfine qualities are 
scarce, but there are fair supplies of useful 
medium seeds, prices of which are reasonable. 
The German crop is a very small one, and 
very little seed has been saved in England. 
Trefoil.—T im crop of this article proves 
short both in England and on the Continent. 
A considerable quantity of English growth 
was carried over from last season, or we would 
have a much higher range of prices. We ex¬ 
pect to see a decided improvement in values 
as the season advances. 
Lucerne. —A fair crop of useful qualities 
in France, but fine pure Provence seed is 
scarce, and sure to command high prices. In 
America the crop is almost a failure. 
Sainfoin, Giant and Common. —A short 
crop of Giant lias been harvested in England, 
and the quality generally is poor, but an 
average crop of English Common has been 
secured. From France good supplies of very 
fine Giant have been received. 
Italian Ryegrass.— A short crop of 
English of good quality. The French crop is 
under average, but the quality slightly cleaner 
than last year. The Irish crop was a fair 
average of fine quality. 
Perennial Ryegrasses.— A fair crop of 
useful quality. Very little seed weighing 
naturally 281bs. per bushel. Supplies of 
241bs. and 261bs. are plentiful. 
White Mustard. —Fair supplies of useful 
quality. 
Spring Tares. —A short crop of useful 
quality. 
SITUATIONS WANTED. 
G ARDENER, aged 24, experienced, 
wishes engagement as Indoor Foreman; good re¬ 
ferences.—Address, GEORGE RUST, Rosebank Nurseries, 
Ivintore, Aberdeenshire. 
SILVER SAND 
GARSIDE’S SILVER S'NO (coarse and fine) is admitted by 
leading Nurserymen to be THE F.EST QUALITY obtainable in 
the trade. Consumers should BUY DIRECT from the owner of 
these celebrated and extensive pits, which contain a practically 
inexhaustible supply of splendid Sand, and thus save half the 
ordinary cost. Apply direct to the proprietor for samples and 
prices, free on Rad or Canal. All orders executed with the utmost 
promptness, and under personal supervision. Special railway rates 
in force to all parts. All kinds of PEAT supplied at lowest pos¬ 
sible prices. Sample bag sent on application. 
GEORGB GARSIDE. F.R.H S., Leighton Buzzard. BEDS. 
SALES BY AUCTION . 
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY NEXT. 
Herbaceojs Plants, Azaleas, Roses, Palms, 
Orchids, &c. 
M essrs, protheroe & morris 
will SELL by AUCTION, at their Central Sale 
Rooms, 67 and 68, Cheap-ide, E.C., as follows:— 
MONDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, January 19th and 23rd, 
at 12 o’clock.—Herbaceous Plants and Bulbs, Gladiolus, 
Asters, Perennials, Carnations, Spireas, Azaleas, Rhododen¬ 
drons, Palms, and Plants; also Dutch Bulbs in variety, Ac. 
WEDNESDAY NEXT, January 21st. at 12 o’rl ck.— 
Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Palms and Plants from Belgium, 
standard, dwarf, and other Roses Herbace us Plants and 
Perennials, Gladiolus, Carnations, Pirns, American PI rits, 
Buibs, &c., Hyacinths, Crocus, Tulips, Narcissus, and others. 
At 5 o'clock a large consignment of cases of Japanese Lilian's, 
received direct. 
FRIDAY NEXT, January 23rd, at 12.30.— Dendrbium 
Mardeanum Giganteum and others, by order of Messrs. F. 
Sander and Sons. Orchids in flower a"d bud. 
On view morning of Sale, and Catalogues had. 
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