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March i6, 1907. 
EAST LOTHIAN STOCKS 
An UNRIVALLED STRAIN in 
Six distinct colours, WHITE, 
CRIMSON, SCARLET, PURPLE, 
LILAC and ROSE, 
ALSO 
CRIMSON WALL LEAYED, 
WHITE WALL-LEAYED, all 
per packet 5/- 2/6 and 1 /-. 
OTHER SPECIALITIES : 
CELOSIA PYBAMIDALIS 
AUREA ANO RUBRA, 
per packet 1/- and 2/6. 
CALCEOLARIA DALKEITH 
PARK STRAIN. 
per packet 1/- and 2/6. 
Descriptive Catalogues free on application, 
FROM - - 
DAVID W. THOMSON, 
Nurseryman and Seedsman, 
113, George Street, EDINBURGH. 
GRICE’S SWEET PEAS. 
Fit nearly 10 years we have claimed for our Sweet Pea 
collections that they were not only the Cheapest but the 
^ 68 t iu the market, and a trial order will prove conclusively 
Jkat while it is necessary to pay a fair price for a good 
article. it is not necessary to pay the fancy prices so often 
asked for seeds of these charming and popular flowers. 
Our Collections for the present season have as usual been 
carefully revised and we invite comparison of our offer 
with any other advertised. 
Collection No. 1 contains 18 fine named varieties, em¬ 
bracing all shades of colour. Price 1 2 Post Free. 
With the above we send gratis a packet of 100 seeds of our 
Prize Strain of Aster Ciant Comet mixed. 
Collection No. 2 contains 18 choice varieties entirely 
distinct from No. 1. Price 1/8 Post Free. 
With the above we send gratis a packet of 100 seeds of 
our Prize Strain of Large Flowering Stocks mixed. 
The two collections, post free. 2/6, with a pac:et of our 
Special Strain of Machet Mignonette, gratis. 
Collection No. 3 ■■■ ntains the following 18 superb new 
varietiesBlack Knight, Dainty. Dorothy Eckford, Gladys 
Unwin, George Goidon, Helen Lewis, Helen Pierce, Hon. 
Mrs. E. Kenyon, Jeannfe Gordon, Jessie Outhbertson, King 
Edward VII., Lady Grisel Hamilton, Marchioness of Chol- 
mondeley. Miss H. Philbrick, Miss Willmott, Mrs. Walter 
Wright, Prince of Wales, Romolo Piazzani. 
SO seeds each, packed separately ... 2/6. 
With the above we send gratis a packet of 100 Seeds of 
our Superb Strain of Aster Victoria, mixed. 
The three collections post free 5/-,-with Black Michael, 
Boltons Pink, David R. Williamson, Evelyn Byatt, Florence 
Spencer, John Ingman (25 seeds each) gratis. 
BEGONIAS. 
We make a great speciality of these lovely flowers, and 
after an immense stock of strong two year old tubers, which 
we guarantee will give the greatest satisfaction to all 
purchasers. 
Single .-—Scarlet, Crimson, Pink, Copper, White, Yellow, 
Salmon. Orange, separate or mixed, per doz. 2/6, per 10017/6. 
Double:— Copper, Orange, Pink. Red, Yellow, White, 
separate or mixed, per doz. 3/6, per 100 27/-. 
General Catalogue together with our dainty Sweet Pea 
List, sent gratis and post free to all applicants. Please 
favour us with an application. 
I 
TflRT/fOR p rrmcL Sc 
SPECIAL NOTICE 
For 1907. 
IF YOU WANT 
REALLY GOOD SEEDS 
AT MODERATE PRICES 
SEhD TO 
MR. Robt. SYDENHAM, 
NEW TENBY STREET, BIRMINGHAM. 
No one will serve you better. 
SWEET PEAS A SPECIALITY. 
12 Useful 'Varieties, 50 Seeds of each, Is. 6d. 
26 Good Varieties, 50 Seeds of each, 2s. 6d. 
44 Best Varieties, 50 Seeds of each, 4s. 
All the NEWESi VARIETIES AT POPULAR PRICES. 
Henry Eckford, 25 seeds, 6d.; Queen Alexan¬ 
dra, 25 seeds, 6d.; Sybil Eckford, 25 seeds, 4 d.; 
Countess Spencer. 5u seeds, sd.; Helen Lewis 
50 seeds, 4d.; Helen Pierce, 25 seeds, 3d.; John 
Ingman; 50 seeds, 3d. ; Paradise, new warm rose 
form of Countess Spencer, or an improved Enchantress, 
50 seeds, 6d.; Evelyn Byatt, 25 seeds, 3d. ; Mrs! 
Charles Poster, 2 o seeds, 6d ; Romolo Pizzani, 
25 seeds, 3d.; Rosie Sydenham, 20 seeds, 3d.; or 
the 12 varieties for 3s. 6d. 
The full Collection of 56 varieties, 6s. 6d. 
Anyone may select their own varieties, and have 3s. worth 
for 2s. 6d., or six packets of any vaiiety at piice of five. 
FLOWER SEEDS. 
Schizanthus Wisetonensis, from the best strain 
in the Kingdom, 200 seeds 3d. mcotiana Hybrids 
all the new colours iu the sweet scented strain, about 1 OU0 
seeds, 3d. Double Begonia Seed, from Mr. Fred 
Davis Gold Medal Prize Flowers, equal to the best straiu in 
existence, 150 plump selected seeds, 1/-, or .three packets for 
2 /6. Carnation seed, saved irom the very best Drize 
\ arieties ,100 seeds, 2/6. 1 
ONIONS. 
Selected stocks of Excelsior, about 1,500 seeds, 6d,; Ailsa 
Craig, about 1,200 seeds, 6d.; Rousham Park, a very choice 
strain, 8d. per ounce; Zittau, for keeping, 6d. per ounce 
Other varieties equally cheap. 
TOMATOES. 
These are sure to give satisfaction, and equal to many 
fancy-uamed varieties sold at five or six times the mouey. 
Perfection, Holmes’ Supreme, Up-to-Date, Hill Side Comet! 
Early Open Air, or Tamworth Castle, about 200 seeds, 3d. ; 
The King, a grand variety, 100 seeus, 3d.; or any six 
varieties for Is. 3d., post free. 
PE^S. 
All carefully grown from selected stocks and guaranteed 
equal to any similar varieties. Gradus, a grand true 
stock. Is.6d. per quart; Green Gem, strongly recom¬ 
mended to take place of \Ym. Hurst, with pods twice the 
size, Is. 3d. per quart; Duke of Albany, a very- 
select stock, Is. 3d. per quart; Gladstone, the finest late 
exhibition Pea, more olten shown in competition than any 
otker the past two years, a grand true stock, 2s. 6d. per 
quart, stock limited ; The Clipper, raised by Mr. 
Hobday, and shown at R.H.S. under name of Essex "Rival 
but renamed The Clipper, not to clash with an old variety 
of that name; undoubiedly one of the Lest Peas of recent 
introduction ; special low price to encourage ail to give it a 
trial, Is. 3d. per pint; 2s. 6d. a quart. 
VEGETABLES. 
The best Cucumbers, 6d. per packet of ten seeds; the best 
Carrots, 3d. per ouDce ; the best Celeries, 3d. per packet of 
nearly 10,000 seeds ; the best Beets, 8d. per ounce ; All 
Good Cabbages, about 6d. per ounce; Turnips, 2d. per 
ounce ; 6d. a quarter of a pound. 
ALL OTHER VEGETABLES EQUALLY C00D AND CHEAP. 
FULL LIST POST FfiEE ON APPLICATION. 
“G.W.” PRIZE 
WINNERS. 
and others. We can supply you with everything yoo 
need for your Garden. Seeds, Plants, Utensils, etc., of 
all descriptions. We want the “ G.W.” prize Winners to 
send us their requirements and they can be assured of 
being satisfied and receiving Grand Value. Write ns, 
sending your requirements. Below are a few of our offers. 
SEEDS. 
Drop us a line for our new SEED LIST now ready. We 
solicit a trial of our genuine stock of POTATOES, VEGE¬ 
TABLES, and FLOWERS of all kin is, which are not only 
true, but very lowest prices, and finest procurable. We 
shall be glad to post you a copy of our List ou application. 
COLLECTIONS TO SUIT ALL. 
COLLECTION No. 1 contains 22 sorts of Yegetable Seeds 
and 12 varieties of Showy Annuals. 5/-; free per Parcels 
Post, 5/6. 
COLLECTION No. 2 contains 13 sorts of Yegetable Seeds 
aud 6 varieti. s of Showy Annuals. 2 6 ; free per Parcels 
Post, 219. 
LILIES 
FROM JAPAN. 
Lilium Auratum, immense bulbs, very sound, 14 to 15 ins 
louud. 1/3 each, 3 for 3/-. 
Second Size, 11 to 13 ins. round, fine lot, 9d. i acb, 3 for 2,‘- 
Large Bulbs, 9 to 11 ins. round. 6 d. each, 5/- doz. 
Lilium Longiflorum, pure white, sweet scented, trumpet 
lily, large blooms, very hardy. 3/- doz. 
Liiium Speciosum Album, white and rubrum, flue sound 
plump lot. cheap. 5/- doz., 6 for 2/6. 
Guaranteed to give satisfaction. 
YOU KNOW OUR QUALITY. 
All above sent, well packed & carriage paid for cash. 
Catalogues free on application, for Bulbs, Boses, 
Fruit Trees, etc. 
D 
nurserymens, 
SEED MERCHANTS , 
TH*C S 
WORCESTER. 
Ut. 
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FRUIT 
80 Acres of Saleable 
Trees. 
SEEDS 
The 
best procurable. 
Lists Free. 
ROSES 
Hundreds of Thousands. 
Bushes in variety. Pack¬ 
ing and Carriage Free, 
for cash with order 7/6 
per doz. 50/- per 100. 
All other Nursery Stock 
carriage forward. 
ROSES IN POTS. 
Ornamental Trees (91 
Acres.) A superb col¬ 
lection of Herbaceous 
Plants, Four Acres of 
Glass. Clematis and 
other climbers in pots. 
I GENERAL. CATALOGUE 
(190 pages) of Nursery Stock, with hundreds of illustrations 
and full of valuable information, free on receipt of 3 d. for 
postage. Please mention this paper 
RICHARD SMITH & CO., WORCESTER. 
