November 5, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
897 
Trade Notices. 
Seed and Plant Catalogues. 
Mr. H. J. Jones' Chrysanthemum Catalogue. 
The Chrysanthemum season is now in full swing. Exhibi¬ 
tions make a start with the end of October, and continue with 
unabated zeal during November. These new catalogues, there- 
fore*, come in useful for those attending the shows, whether ex¬ 
hibiting or present with the object of noting the best of the 
new varieties. The select list sent out by Mr. H. J. Jones. 
Ryecrofti Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham, contains those 
varieties which have been raised or introduced by himself 
during the present year. He also gives a separate list of new 
and choice varieties from all other sources. Each name is 
accompanied by a description which gardeners can understand, 
so that they have only to add their own additional remarks 
upon the varieties which may come under their notice at ex¬ 
hibitions. 
Rose Catalogue. 
The “ Rose Catalogue ” issued by Messrs. Frank Gant and 
Co., Braiswick Rose Gardens, Colchester, has been, on our 
table for some little time, and is replet e with information, for 
those about to add to their collections of Roses, The new 
Roses for 1904 are fairly numerous, particularly the Hybrid 
Teas, which have been obtained from various sources in the 
United Kingdom, on, the Continent, and in America, Several 
of them we have already seen, and can certainly sipeak for 
their beauty, as they presented themselves at various periods 
during the past summer and early autumn. Hybrid Per- 
petuals and Teas are offered in much smaller numbers', but, 
nevertheless, contain the best available. The catalogue : s 
printed in largei and clear type, while the descriptions are very 
full and S'erviceable. Several illustrations also render it more 
useful as a guide fo beginners. 
Forest and Ornamental Trees. 
The present being the planting season, the “ Catalogue of 
Forest and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,” and similar subjects, 
issued by Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, comes in very bandy at 
this season for the planters. It is needles® to tell our readers 
that the nurseries' are very extensive, and that they are well 
filled with all that is best amongst deciduous and evergreen 
ornamental trees and shrubs. As we have gone the round 
of the nurseries', we can also speak a,s. to the sturdy nature 
of the trees and shrubs’, a® they are grown in an elevated 
situation, well exposed 'to the winds from all quarters. Those 
who wish tree® for any particular purpose will find here lists 
made out for them. 
Messrs. Wells’ Chrysanthemums. 
The “Descriptive Catalogue of Chrysanthemums ” for 1904 
and 1905 is already being issued by Messrs. W. Wells, and Go., 
Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey. It contains a, descrip¬ 
tive list of 951 varieties belonging to various classes, but, 
beside® these they have also added the WelLs-Goacher set of 
new, early-flowering Chrysanthemums, besides a list of other 
new varieties either decorative' or single. They also issue 
fl' preliminary list of the Wells-Pockett varieties, including 
descriptions: of thosei fine varieties that have already been 
well tried and found worthy of putting into commerce. 
Messrs. Heinemann’s Catalogue. 
On our table isi the special trade' offer of “ Novelties and 
Specialities ” made by Mr. F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany. 
Amongst the novelties' we notice fine forms of Gloxinia, Wall¬ 
flower, and a Poppy, termed the Double Favourite Carnation 
Poppy. The last named has, its petals cut up into very 
numerous thread-like fringes', and is perfectly double. We 
presume it is a variety of the Opium. Poppy (Pa,paver sornni- 
ferum). He ha® also been hybridising the sp'ecies of Franooa 
or Bridal Wreath. Other novelties: include form® of Pinks, 
Phlox Drummondi, perennial Chrysanthemums, or spring Mar¬ 
guerites, Salpiglossii®, and other subjects. All of these are 
well illustrated with woodcuts, as well as a. coloured plate, 
representing several of the subjects we have just mentioned. 
.Several varieties of Pansy and bedding Violas are alsoi well 
illustrated. Tire catalogue also includes some vegetables of 
recent introduction. Although a German catalogue, the text is 
in very good English, and well printed on glossy white paper. 
Perry’s Catalogue. 
During the autumn months a, catalogue is issued in two 
parts by Mr. Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Farm, Winc h m ore 
Hill, London. The second part is now on our table, and is 
entirely devoted to hardy border and rock plants, with allied 
subjects', or such as can be grown under similar conditions. 
Amongst the herbaceous plants we note that he offers large 
collection, of Irises belonging to various sections, also new and 
old perennial Asters, Phloxes, Delphiniums, Paeonies, and 
many others indispensable for any well-fumished garden. 
Rock plants are given in a separate list, and include useful old 
subject® as well as some beautiful additions which have been 
made within the last few years. 
Mr. Thomson’s Nursery Catalogue. 
The pages of the catalogue sent, out by Mr. David W. 
Thomson, 113, Georgei Street, Edinburgh, are devoted in the 
first part, to forest, seedling, and transplanted trees, both 
Conifers and hard wooded subjects in great variety. Plants 
for game coverts and hedge® receive due attention, while 
hardy ornamental trees and shrubs form an extensive and 
descriptive list. American plants are also singled out by 
being listed together. Rhododendrons and all kinds of fruit 
t rees receive due attention. 
Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted Plants. 
Mr. G. Reuthe, Fox Hill Hardy Plant Nursery, Keeton, Kent, 
send® out a. useful descriptive list of various bulbous and 
tuberous-rooted plants. Such things a.s Hyacinths, Tulips, 
and Crocuses', which, are required by everybody, receive due 
attention, but he also includes a great, many hardy subjects 
that are most suited for cultivation on the rockery. His list 
of hardy Cypripediums is fairly lengthy, and illustrated by 
a beautiful picture of C. montanum. Bulbous 1 Irises, Lilies 
and various other hardy subjects of that sort receive ample 
attention, as Mr. Reuthe is a very enthusiastic hardy plant 
cultivator. 
Messrs. Cocker’s Catalogue. 
Messrs. James Cocker and Sons, Aberdeen, send out their 
descriptive catalogue in three part®, the first, of which is 
devoted to Roses. These are all classified into their several 
sections, and the several varieties are carefully described. 
Part 2 of the catalogue is devoted to hardy herbaceous, and 
alpine plants. Plants of this class succeed well at Aberdeen, 
and there is no better or more extensive collection in or 
around the Granite City than that grown by Messrs. Cocker. 
Mr. Peter Lambert’s Roses 
A veiy full Rose catalogue has reached us from Mr. Peter 
Lambert, Trier, Germany, who is well known as a specialist, 
and well versed in, everything that concerns Roses on the Con¬ 
tinent. He gives numerous lists of Tea Roses, including a 
general list, also varieties introduced during 1902, 1903, etc. 
Hybrid Tea® are also' well represented, including varieties 
raised in Britain and Ireland, as well as on the Continent. 
The various other sections of garden Rose® are also well repre¬ 
sented. The after* .part of the catalogue is devoted to fruit 
tree®, small fruits, and ornamental trees' and shrubs for a 
variety of purposes. 
Messrs. Watson and Sons’ Catalogue. 
A “ Descriptive List of Roses, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs 
and Fruit Trees.” has been issued by Messrs. William Watson 
and Sons, Clontarf Nurseries, Dublin. A very useful alphas 
betical list of Rosie® in their several sections is given. Fruit 
trees are also classified in the same way. The after part, of 
the catalogue is devoted to Conifers, evergreen and deciduous 
trees and shrubs, etc. 
Readers’ Competition.— Particulars of weekly prize see 
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