March  18,  1897. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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FINEST  SELECTED  STRAINS 
fcaOF  TESTED  GROWTHS 
BARR’S 
EARIiT  DWARF  «  BEST  OF 
All”  CAULIFLOWER. 
Remarkably  early,  dwarf  and  oompact, 
with  heads  as  white  as  snow. 
Per  Packet,  Is.  6d.  and  2s.  6d. 
CHAMPION  SOLID  WHITE 
CELERY. 
Very  solid  and  sweet,  remaining  longer  in 
condition  than  any  other  Whit  e  Oelery. 
Per  Packet.  Is.  and  2s.  6d. 
OT1EW  THICK-FLESHED 
TOMATO. 
Surpasses  all  other  Tomatoes  in  depth  of 
fruit,  solidity  of  flesh,  high  quality,  and 
heavy. cropping.  Per  Paoket,  Is. 
SPECIALTIES  IN  FLOWER 
SEEDS  FOR  1897. 
BARK’S  SUPERB  MIXTURE  OF  GLOXINIAS. 
Seed  saved  from  a  selection  of  the  finest  named  varieties. 
Certain  to  please.  Per  Packet,  Is.  6d.,  2s.  6d.,  and  3s.  6d. 
BARR’S  EXTRA  SELECTED  LONG-SPURRED  COLUMBINES. 
A  very  choice  mixture.  Flowers  of  great  beauty  in  form  and 
colour.  Per  Paoket,  2s.  6d. 
TREE  LUPINS,  mixed,  saved  at  the  “LONG  DITTON  ” 
Nurseries  from  10  beautiful  delicate  shades.  Per  Packet,  IS 
HEW  SEED  GUIDE  FOR  1897 
will  be  sent  free  on  application. 
BARR  &  SONS, 
12  &  13,  KING  STREET, 
COVENT  GARDEN, 
LONDON. 
Nurseriesat  LONd  DlTTOk,  Surrey,  near  to  Surbiton  Stn.,  S.W.R. 
CANNAS!  CANNAS! 
Thousands  of  young  plants  now  ready  for  despatch. 
All  the  Latest  Novelties  from  France ,  America , 
Italy ,  &c. 
Prices  from  75/-  per  lOO.  Catalogue  Free, 
J.  R.  PEARSON  &  SONS, 
CHILWELL  NURSERIES.  NOTTS. 
CARNATIONS,  PICOTEES, 
AND  PINKS. 
WE  have  p'oature  in  offering  the  following  strong,  well- 
rooted  plants,  securely  packed  and  forwarded  per  Parcel 
Post  or  Rail,  carriage  free,  to  any  address  on  receipt  of  stamps 
or  Postal  Notes  for  orders  of  not  less  than  one  dozen. 
ANNA  BENARY,  white,  barred  carmine,  immense  flower, 
extra,  9d.  each ;  7/6  doz. 
DTJOHESS  OF  FIFE,  beautiful  rose-pink,  9d.  ea.h ;  6/-  doz. 
GERMANIA,  pure  yellow,  6d. each;  6/- doz. 
MONTAGUE,  scarlet,  immense  flower,  9d.  each  ;  7/6  doz. 
MRS.  FRANK  WATTS,  pure  white, large,  extra,  9d.  ea.;  6/-  doz. 
MRS.  MUIR,  white,  heavy  shell  petal,  very  free,  6d.  each ;  4/-  doz. 
MRS  REYNOLDS  HOLE, terra  cotta,  novel  shade, 6d.ea.;  5/-doz. 
LEANDER,  deep  yellow,  immense  flower,  very  hardy,  1/-  each ; 
9/-  doz. 
SAOOHARRIS  A,  lemon-yellow,  barred  lake,  large,  robust  habit, 
1/-  each  ;  9/-  doz. 
SALAMANDER,  deep  salmon,  very  free,  9d.  oach  ;  6/-  doz. 
THE  BEAN,  orange,  novelty,  extra,  1/-  each ;  9/-  doz. 
URIAH  PIKE,  crimson,  Olove-scented,  extra,  9d.  each ;  7/6  doz. 
One  of  each  of  the  above  12  hardy  border  varieties 
ior  6s.  ;  a  pair  of  each  for  11s. ;  three  of  each  for  16s. 
Post  or  rail  free. 
PICOTEES  and  CARNATIONS,  choice  named  varieties, 
our  selection,  6/-  to  9/-  dozen.  Mixed  Varieties,  unnamed, 
in  great  variety,  3/6  dozen  ;  20s.  per  100. 
PINKS,  in  choice  laced  sorts,  8/6  dozen. 
„  ERNEST  LADHAM8,  blush,  claret  centre,  immense 
flower,  4/6  dozen. 
„  MRS.  8INKINS,  pure  white,  3/-  dozen. 
Seed  and  Carnation  Catalogues  sent  on  application. 
BRUNNING  «SC  GO. 
GREAT  YARMOUTH  NURSERIES. 
No.  873.— Yol  XXXIY,  Third  Series. 
NEW  AND  DELICIOUS 
MARROWFAT 
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As  introducers  of  the  famous 
Stratagem,  Telephone,  Daisy 
and  Telegraph  Peas,  we  invite 
a  trial  of  the  following  New 
Varieties,  all  of  which  repre¬ 
sent  the  most  advanced  types  in 
the  different  sections  for  Garden 
Use,  and  will  make  their  mark. 
Copyright ]  [7.  C.  A  Co 
A  POD  OP 
carters’  early  morn. 
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,  2s.  6d.  per  pint ; 
4s.  per  quart,  po3t  free. 
CARTERS’ 
EARLY  MORN. 
Another  fine  Marrowfat,  with 
very  long  pods,  a  good  colour,  and 
well  filled,  almost  as  early  as  our 
Springtide.  Height,  8J  feet.  Stock 
very  limited. 
In  Sealed  PacketB,  2s.  6d.  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,  1J  feet. 
In  Sealed  Packets,  3s.  6d.  per  half¬ 
pint,  post  free. 
CARTERS’ 
SEEDLING. 
A  New  Maincrop  Marrow,  the 
result  of  crossing  and  interbreed¬ 
ing  from  the  three  popular  varie¬ 
ties,  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,  3s.  6d.  per  half¬ 
pint,  post  free. 
CARTERS'  DAISY 
Is  a  New  Marrowfat  Pea  that 
embodies  the  be»t  features  of  an 
ideal  variety — viz.,  earliness,  habit, 
size  of  pod,  and  delicious  flavour. 
Oarters’  Daisy  is  not  a  selection, 
but  creates  a  distinct  break  in 
Marrowfat  Peas.  Its  merits  have 
received  recognition  from  the 
Royal  Horticultural  Society  on 
more  than  one  occasion.  Dr. 
Masters,  P.R.S.,  inspected  our 
crop,  and  illustrated  this  remark¬ 
able  Pea  in  the  columns  of  the 
Gardeners'  Chronicle.  Height, 
about  1£  feet. 
New  Hand-picked  Seed  in  Sealed 
Packets,  price  2s.  per  pint,  3s.  6d. 
per  quart,  carriage  free. 
Illustrated  CATALOGUE,  Gratis  and  Post  Free. 
THE  QUEEN’S  SEEDSMEN, 
237  238,  &  97,  HIGH  H0LB0RN, 
LONDON,  W.C. 
Jmqtral  of  gjiortiftttaqo. 
THURSDAY,  MARCH  18,  1897. 
CHANGES. 
IN  this  world  of  infinite  variety  changes  are 
ever  occurring — some  to  sadden,  others  to 
cheer.  Alternations  of  sun  and  cloud,  of  storm 
and  calm,  have  of  late  been  familiar  incidents. 
Days  of  brightness  have  been  followed  by  more 
of  depressing  gloom.  The  budding  trees  inspire 
with  hope,  and  flowers,  pure  and  bright,  greet  us 
with  their  welcome  smiles. 
Then  are  we  made  glad,  and  even  joyous  for 
the  moment  ;  bat  soon  comes  the  boisterous 
wind,  the  driving  storms  of  bail  and  rain  to 
shatter,  then  again  a  calm  to  repair  the  damage 
done  to  tender  growth.  We  rejoice  in  the  quick 
recovery,  and  hope  on  again  that  all  will  yet  be 
well  ;  but  doubts  spring  up,  and  cannot  be 
repressed,  that  this  may  not  be  so.  Then  comes 
the  chilling  frost,  and  wa  shudder  as  we  think 
and  feel  and  grieve  over  the  dire  result — the 
cutting  short  of  fresh  young  life  in  its  very 
infancy. 
Such  has  been  the  experience  of  many — of  all 
who  have  spent  long  years  of  happiness  and 
anxiety  in  the  garden,  for  there  cannot  be  one 
without  the  other,  among  those  who  love  and 
labour  in  it.  It  will  be  the  same  with  others 
to  follow — those  still  young  with  buoyant  hearts, 
but  their  turn  and  time  will  come  to  share  in 
the  disappointments  incident  to  life,  through 
changes  that  chill  and  crush  and  which  cannot 
be  averted. 
There  are  other  changes — less  fitful,  less 
violent,  but  more  uniform,  certain  and  sure — 
those  imperceptible  changes,  but  eventually  so 
visible  and  important  in  results,  those  inherent 
to  steady  progressive  growth ,  from  tender  plant 
to  stately  tree,  from  leaves  to  blossom,  from 
blossom  to  fruit,  and  the  advancement  of  this 
to  maturity.  When  its  course  is  run  it  ripens 
and  falls,  it  has  done  its  duty.  Its  purpose  is 
fulfilled,  and  the  end  has  come  ;  but  the  tree 
lives  on,  and  is  prized  for  what  it  has  given 
us  of  the  richness  of  its  resources  over  many 
years,  and  still  more  is  hoped  for,  no  matter 
how  many  crops  it  has  borne. 
For  a  time,  even  a  long  time,  it  does  not  fail 
us,  but  eventually  signs  of  exhaustion  become 
apparent.  We  may  seek  to  restore  the  lost  vigour, 
and  may  appear  to  succeed  for  a  while ;  but  feeble- 
_ LS2IS&J  i  No.  2529.— YOU  XQYX,  Old  SERIES. 
