May  12,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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IMPORTANT  NOTICE. 
We  very  much  regret  to  state  that  our  Shop 
and  Offices  at  Exeter  Street,  Strand,  have  been 
destroyed  by  Fire,  but  we  have  every  facility  at 
our  Warehouse  in  MERCER  AVENUE  to  carry 
on  our  business  as  usual,  and  are  in  a  position  to 
give  our  prompt  attention  to  all  orders  on  receipt, 
and  despatch  same  day. 
Kindly  address  for  the  present  to — 
Mercer  Avenue,  Neal  Street,  Long  Acre,  W.C. 
WATKINS  &  SIMPSON. 
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-  TTT  T  A  f  Varieties. 
Moderate  Prices. 
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KEYNES,  williams  &  CO., 
Nurseries,  SAXiiSBURT. 
BEGONIAS. 
ID.^L'VIS*  Gold  medal  Strain. 
The  LARGEST  and  MOST  SUPERB  COLLECTION 
m  the  World,  of  DOUBLE  and  SINGLE  TUBEROUS- 
ROOTED.  See  Catalogue  and  Guide  Book  Free. 
B.  R.  DAVIS,  Begonia  Specialist,  &c., 
Yeovil  Nurseries,  SOMERSET. 
HOOPER’S  PANSIES 
THE  FINEST  STRAIN  IN  THE  AVORLD. 
Has  been  Awarded  upwards  of  50  Medals  by  R.H.S.  and 
R.B.S.  of  London. 
12  Grand  Exhibition  Varieties,  3/- ;  12  Champion,  4/- ; 
Seed  saved  from  2000  Exhibition  Varieties,  1/-,  2/6. 
Packet,  free  for  cash. , 
HOOPER,  Pansy  Grower,  BATH. 
COOLING  &  SONS’ 
NEW  ROSES  FOR  1898. 
NEW  HYBRID  BOURBON,  PURITY.— Card  of  Com¬ 
mendation,  National  Rose  Society.  A  grand  New 
Rose,  colour  pure  white  with  faintly  flushed  centre. 
A.s  a  Pillar  and  Garden  Ro.se,  ami  as  a  variety  to  cut 
for  market  work,  it  is  bound  to  become  a  great 
favourite.  Strong  plants,  7/6  each. 
NEW  H.P.  ROSE,  R.  B.  CATER.-Another  of  the  late 
Mr.  Hy.  Bennett’s  seedlings,  a  grand  addition  to  its 
class  ;  colour  bright  magenta-carmine,  most  beauti¬ 
fully  shaded.  Strong  plants,  7/6  each. 
NEW  RUGOSA,  DELICATA. — An  exceedingly  pretty 
and  distinct  new  seedling  Rugo.sa,  which  will  be 
found  a  welcome  addition  to  Garden  Roses  ;  colour, 
soft  rose,  double  flowers  of  good  size,  blooming  con¬ 
tinuously,  and  in  clusters.  Strong  plants,  3/6  each. 
We  have  a  large  collection  of  Tea-scented  and  Garden  Roses 
of  all  kinds  in  pots.  New  May  List,  post  free. 
GEO.  COOLING  &  SONS, 
THE  NURSERIES,  BikTH. 
STOVE  &  GREENHOUSE 
PLANTS,  FERNS,  Ac. 
Buyers  of  these  are  invited  to  inspect  one  of  the  largest 
stocks  in  the  Kingdom  of  well-grown,  clean,  healthy 
plants  in  various  sizes  and  immense  variety  at  Oldfield 
Nurseries,  Altrincham.  COLLECTIONS  (our 
selection  only) ; — 12  vars.  Flowering  Stove  Plants  from 
18/-;  12  vars.  Foliage  Stove  Plants  from  18/- ;  12  vars. 
Greenhouse  Plants  from  12/6  ;  12  vars.  Caladiums  from 
12/- ;  12  vars.  Crotons  from  24/- ;  6  Epiphyllumsfrom  7/6  ; 
12'distinct  named  Gloxinias  from  18/- ;  12  distinct  Ferns 
forj  Stove  from  9/-  ;  12  ditto  for  Greenhouse  from  6/- ; 
12  different  Adiantums  from  6/- ;  Seedling  Ferns  for 
Rockeries,  &c.,  from  3/-  per  doz.  CATALOGUE,  with 
description,  prices,  cultural  hints,  post  free. 
CLIBRANS,  Altrincham  and  Mai)chester. 
CARTERS’  HOLBORN  PRIMULA.— Our  Prize 
Strain  of  the  beautiful  winter-flowering  conservatory 
plant  is  the  finest  in  cultivation.  We  were  the  origi¬ 
nators  of  the  blue  variety  now  so  popular.  Fresh 
seeds,  in  all  colours,  mixed,  including  white,  scarlet, 
blue,  and  pink.  In  Sealed  Packets,  price  2/6,  3/6, 
and  5/-  each,  post  free. 
CARTERS’  BRILLIANT  CINERARIA.— The 
very  finest  strain  ever  submitted  to  public  notice. 
Awarded  Highe.st  Prize,  Medal  Royal  Botanic  Society, 
1897,  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  1898.  A  customer 
recently  sent  u.s  blooms  measuring  3J  inches  across. 
Fresh  seeds,  all  colours,  mixed.  In  Sealed  Packets, 
pric6  2/6,  3/6,  and  5/-  each,  post  free. 
CARTERS’  VICTORIA  CALCEOLARIA.- Our 
grand  strain  is  the  very  perfection  of  scientific  culture, 
being  compact  in  habit,  and  brilliant  in  colour  and 
size  of  blossom.s.  A  customer  writes:  “The  plants 
were  a  perfect  picture,  many  with  600  blooms  ;  we 
took  first  prize.”  Fresh  seeds,  all  colours,  mixed.  In 
Sealed  P.ackets,  price  2/6,  3/6,  and  5/-  each,  post  free. 
CARTERS’  INVINCIBLE  GLOXINIA.— We 
have  brought  this  fine  summer  decorative  plant  to 
the  highest  excellence.  H.R.H.  the  Princess  of  Wales 
greatly  admired  our  exhibit  at  the  Temple  Exhibition 
last  summer,  and  was  graciously  pleased  to  pronounce 
it  an  “exquisite  display.”  Fresh  seeds,  all  colours, 
mixed.  In  Sealed  Packets,  price  2/6  and  5/-  each, 
post  free. 
CARTERS’,  THE  QUEEN’S  SEEDSMEN, 
237,  238,  and  97,  HIGH  HOLBORN,  LONDON. 
Defy  the  birds  by  Buying  our  Noted 
ROTLESS  TANNED  NETTING,  as  supplied  to  the 
Principal  Gardeners  in  the  Kingdom.  Orders  over  6/-  value 
are  sent  Carriage  Paid.  100  yds.  by  1  yd. ,  3/- ;  200  yds.  by 
1  yd.,  6/-;  300  yds.  by  1  yd.,  9/-.  Can  supply  anv  length  and 
width.  —  UNIVERSAL  SUPPLY  ASSOCIATION,  East 
Street  Works,  Reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
Heating  apparatus.  —  MedaU  1875  and 
1881.  Catalogue  of  Boilers,  Pipes,  and  Fittings  free. 
W.  Jones’  Treatise,  “Heating  by  Hot  Water,”  second 
edition,  216  pages,  2/6;  post  free,  2/10. — JONES  and 
ATTWOOD,  Stourbridge. 
PURE  WOOD  CHARCOAL,  Specially  Prepared 
for  Horticultural  use.  Extract  from  the  Journal  oj 
Horticulture :  “  Charcoal  is  invaluable  as  a  manurial  agent ; 
each  little  piece  is  a  pantry  full  of  the  good  things  of  this 
life.  There  is  no  cultivated  plant  which  is  not  benefited  by 
having  Charcoal  applied  to  the  soil  in  which  it  is  rooted.” 
Apply  for  Pamphlet  and  Prices  to  the  Manufacturers- 
HIRST,  BROOKE  &  HIRST,  Ltd.,  Leeds. 
LONDON  FERN  NURSERIES, 
Loughborough  Junction,  London,  S.W.— Ferns,  large 
and  small,  in  variety  ;  Aralias,  Grevilleas,  Cyperus,  Ficus, 
Ericas,  Palms,  Dracaenas,  Aspidistras,  Hydrangeas,  Pelar¬ 
goniums,  Fuchsias,  Marguerites,  Crotons,  &c.  Trade, 
send  for  Wholesale  List,  fecial  List  for  Amateurs,  send 
for  one. — J.  E.  SMITH. 
NETS.  TANNED  WATERPROOF. 
TOKYO  NURSERIES  0“ 
HE4DQUARTER.S  FOR 
Japan  Lilies,  Cycas  Revoluta 
Morning  Glory, 
and  all  kinds  of  Japanese 
Plants,  Seeds,  &c.,  &c. 
Large  Assortment  always  in 
Stock.  Orders  promptly. 
Catalogue  Post  Free. 
The  Tokyo  Nurseries  Co., 
KOMAGOME,  TOKYO  (JAPAN). 
Coble  Address—'NuDerie),  Tokyo,” 
Small  Mesh  for  Protecting  Strawberry  Beds,  Fruit 
Tr©GS  &Ci 
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200  yards,  5/6,  carriage  paid.  Extra  quality,  8,-. 
Buy  first  hand  and  get  List  from— 
SPASHETT  &  CO.,  Net  Manufacturers, 
I.  O 'W' E  S  T  O  F  T  . 
AWES’ 
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THURSDAY,  MAY  12,  1898. 
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communications  must  be  addressed  to  8,  Rose 
HRl  Rd.,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
MAY  FLOWERS. 
AS  the  seasons  come  and  go  so  do  the  flowers. 
They  pierce  the  soil,  hud,  and  flower,  and 
pass  away  for  the  year.  The  Snowdrop  has  gone ; 
the  Crocus  has  followed  suit;  the  early  Scillas 
keep  them  company  in  their  green  array — soon  to 
yellow  with  age  before  it  is  cleared  away.  These 
have  gone  with  other  early  flowers,  but  there  has 
come  in  their  place  a  brave  procession  of  the 
beauties  of  the  time.  The  Snowdrop  and  the 
Spring  Snowflake  no  longer  droop  their  pure 
flowers,  but  the  Summer  Snowflake,  taller,  if  less 
beautiful,  nods  upon  its  tall  stems.  The  Crocus 
has  vanished,  but  the  Iris  has  come.  The  early 
Squills  have  fled  from  the  brighter  sun,  but  the 
Spanish  and  the  nodding  Scillas  take  their  place. 
The  Trumpet  Daffodils  have  nearly  left  us  for  the 
year,  but  after  them  have  come  the  pure  discs  of 
the  Poet’s  Narcissus,  with  its  fiery  margined  cup. 
We  need  not  further  elaborate  the  thought,  but 
glance  for  a  moment  at  the  gay  scene  before  us  in 
the  palace  of  Flora. 
Fragrant  and  beautiful  are  the  starry  blossoms  of 
Magnolia  stellata.  Pure  do  they  seem  as  we  stand 
a  little  away,  but  a«  we  look  more  closely  we  see 
they  bear  a  tinge  of  blush.  One  of  the  neatest  and 
best  of  the  Lily  Trees  for  the  rock  garden  is  this 
species,  and  worthy  to  be  grown  where  flowering 
shrubs  find  a  welcome  place.  Not  far  off  is  the 
little  Almond,  known  to  botanists  as  Primus  nana, 
but  perhaps  more  familiarly  to  gardeners  as 
Amygdalus  nana.  For  once  we  find  the  name 
recognised  as  correct  more  easily  spoken  than  that 
more  familiar.  Pretty  is  this  dwarf  shrub,  with  its 
branches  wreathed  with  pinkish  flowers. 
Ere  the  Daffodils  have  gone  the  Tulips  have 
come.  It  is  long  since  some  appeared  in  bloom,  but 
it  is  in  May  the  greater  number  charm  us  with 
their  perfect  form  and  brilliant  hues.  It  is 
pleasant  to  see  them  again  in  greater  favour.  In 
groups  among  other  plants  in  or  out  of  flower  they 
please  us  better  thau  in  formal  lines  or  beds  alone. 
Delightful  are  their  colours :  white,  scarlet,  crimson, 
rose,  pick,  yellow,  orange,  white,  parti-coloured, 
striped,  margined.  Who  can  in  brief  space  tell  the 
colours  and  combinations  they  show  ? 
No.  933.— Vol.  XXXVI.,  Third  Series. 
No.  2689.— Vol.  XCVIII..  Old  Series. 
