May  26,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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W.  CLIBRAN  &  SON’S 
DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOGUE 
OF 
Garden  &  Conseryatory  Plants. 
Replete  with  invaluable  information,  is  sent  post  free  to 
any  address  on  application.  Buyers  are  invited  to  inspect 
the  magnificent  representative  collections  of  every  class  of 
these  plants  at  the  Oldfield  Nurseries,  Altrincham. 
To  those  who  cannot  come  the  fullest  infonuation  as  to 
price,  sizes,  &c. ,  will  be  sent  on  reque.st. 
HERBACEOUS,  ALPINE,  AQUATIC,  AND 
BOG  plants; 
Of  these  alone  the  stock  numbers  several  hundred  thousand 
plants,  all  of  the  very  best  procurable  types. 
COLLECTIONS  (our  Selection  only) 12  sorts  for  hot 
dry  situations  on  Rockery,  Walls,  &c.,  4/-;  12  for  moist 
shady  Rockeries,  4/- ;  12  for  sunny  borders,  4/-  and  6/- ; 
6  Aquatic  plants  for  deep  water,  6/- ;  12  Aquatics  for  boggy 
places,  4/-  and  6/- ;  Asters  (Michaelmas  Daisies),  6  sorts  for 
2/6,  12  for  4/-,  25  for  7/6;  Sempervivums,  12  sorts  from  3/6; 
50  fine  showy  Border  perennials  in  .50  varieties,  15/-  and  21/-  ; 
100  ditto,  in  100  varieties,  35/-  and  42/-.  As  all  these  plants 
are  supplied  in  pots,  they  may  be  planted  out  practically 
at  any  time. 
HARDY  CLIMBERS  FOR  OUTDOORS. 
(Our  Selection.)  Clematis,  12  fine  sorts  from  10/6  ;  Ivies 
(finest  green  and  variegated  varieties).  Honeysuckles,  Wis- 
taria.s,  self-clinging  and  other  Virginian  Creepers,  Ceanothus, 
Menispermum,  Aristolochia,  12  hne  sorts  in  pots,  12/-. 
CLIMBERS  FOR  GREENHOUSE  AND 
CONSERVATORY, 
Including  Passion  Flowers  in  great  variety.  Stephanotis 
(the  freest  blooming  form),  Clerodendron  Balfouri,  Lapa- 
geria  (finest  varieties),  and  many  others  at  10/-  and  30/-  per 
dozen  and  upwards,  according  to  size. 
STOVE  AND  GREENHOUSE  PLANTS, 
FERNS,  &c. 
12  varieties  flowering  Stove  Plants  from  10/- ;  12  varieties 
foliage  Stove  Plants  from  18/  ;  12  varieties  Greenhouse 
Plants  from  12/6  ;  12  varieties  Caladiums  from  12/- ;  12  varie¬ 
ties  Crotons  from  24/  ;  6  Epiphyllums  from  7/6  ;  12  distinct 
named  Gloxinias  from  18/- ;  12  Streptocarpus  seedlings,  in 
3  inch  pots,  from  6/- ;  12  double  seedling  Begonias,  finest 
selected,  true  to  colour  and  shade,  12/-  to  30/- ;  12  distinct 
Ferns  for  stove  from  9/- ;  12  ditto  for  Greenhouse  from  6/-  ; 
12  different  Adiantums  from  6/- ;  seedling  Ferns  for  Rock¬ 
eries,  Table  Decoration,  &c.,  from  3^  per  dozen. 
DOUBLE  CACTUS  DAHLIAS. 
SPECIAL  OFFER. — 12  splendid  Cactus  Dahlias,  including 
the  following  superb  Novelties  of  1897  : — Cycle,  Ensign, 
Flossie,  Harry  Stredwick,  and  Mrs.  Kingsley  Foster, 
together  with  Beatrice,  George  Marlow,  J.  E.  Frewer, 
Lady  Penzance,  Mrs.  Wilson  Noble,  Mrs.  Francis  Fell,  and 
Viscount  Boyne.  Post  free,  12/6. 
Ciibrans,  Altrinchani  k  Manchester 
TO  GARDENERS  (^Amateur  and  Professional'). 
Competitors  at  Horticultural  Shows,  and  Others. 
NITRATE  OF  SODA 
The  Nitrogenous  Fertilizer.  Indispensable  for 
VEOSTABXiBS,  FBVXT,  AXrX>  FI.OWBRS. 
MAY  BE  BOUGHT  OF  ALL  SEEDSMEN. 
Price,  in  tins  containing  4  lbs. ,  warranted  of  standard 
purity,  with  full  directions  for  use.  One  Shilling  ;  also 
in  Sixpenny  Tins,  containing  IJ  lbs. 
Books  and  Pamphlets  on  the  use  of  NITRATE  OF 
SODA  on  the  Farm  and  Garden,  free  and  post  paid,  on 
application  to  the 
PERMANENT  NITRATE  COMMITTEE, 
3,  GRACEOflUECH  STREET,  LONDON,  E.C. 
C'lARTERS’  TESTED  SEEDS.— 
y  In  Sealed  Packets.  Post  free.  Price  2/6,  3/6,  and 
5/-  each. 
Calceolaria,  carters’  victoria.— 
The  finest  in  the  world.  Real  gems  of  splendid 
habit. 
CINERARIA,  BRILLIANT  PRIZE.— 
Brilliant  colours,  endless  variety.  The  grandest 
strain  ever  seen. 
PRIMULA,  HOLBORN  PRIZE.— 
Grand  blossoms  of  rich  colours.  Single  varieties, 
choice  mixed  colours  ;  double  v.arieties,  choice  mixed 
colours.  Single,  in  separate  colours,  viz.,  blue, 
scarlet,  rose,  or  white.  Double,  in  separate  colours, 
viz.,  crimson,  lilac,  rose,  or  white. 
Gloxinia,  carters’  invincible.— 
Magnificent  blooms,  brilliant  colours.  These  cannot 
be  surpassed. 
The  above  in  Sealed  Packets,  post  free  ;  price  2/6, 
3/6,  and  5/-  each. 
CARTERS’,  THE  QUEEN’S  SEEDSMEN, 
237,  238,  and  97,  HIGH  HOLBORN,  LONDON. 
Tree  tomato. —  Grand  New  Hybrid,  no  stakes 
required.  Dwarf  and  easy  to  grow,  heavy  cropper, 
fine  fruit.  Good  for  open-air  culture.  (See  illustration. 
Amateur  Gardening,  April  16th.)  Plants,  3  for  2/-,  6  for  3/-, 
or  5/-  per  dozen,  free  for  cash. — R.  HOLMES,  Norwich. 
1  HA HnA ’^eitch’s  autumn  giant 
i' U  CAULIFLOWER  PLANTS,  3/6  per  1000  ; 
Dalkeith  Bru.ssels  Sprout,  2/6  ;  Drumhead  Cattle  Cabbage, 
2/-;  Grand  New  S.rawberry  Monarch,  7/-  per  100;  in  60’s 
pots,  12/-  lOO.  3-year  Connover’s  Colossal  Asparagus,  4/- 
per  100. — W.  HORNE,  Cliffe,  Rochester. 
Defy  the  birds  by  Baying  our  Noted 
ROTLESS  TANNED  NETTING,  as  supplied  to  the 
Principal  Gardeners  in  the  Kingdom.  Orders  over  5/-  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  any  length  and 
width.  —  UNIVERSAL  SUPPLY  ASSOCIATION,  East 
Street  Works,  Reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
Heating  apparatus.  —  Medals  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. 
Formicacide  ant  destroyer 
thoroughly  destroys  all  ants  and  insects  in  greenhouses 
and  other  places  troubled  with  ants.  Sold  in  Dottles,  1/-, 
1/6,  2/6,  and  4/-.— CORRY  &  CO.,  Ltd.,  16,  Finsbury  Street, 
London,  E.C.,  and  from  all  Seedsmen  and  Florists. 
Bougainvillea  Cypherii. 
grand  NEW  PLANT. 
Largest  and  best  coloured  Bougainvillea  ever  offered.  A 
splendid  grower  and  remarkably  free  bloomer.  Awarded 
First-class  Certificate  at  the  Wolverhampton  Floral  Fete, 
1896,  and  the  Oxford  Commemoration  Show,  1896,  and  the 
Gold  Medal  at  Shrewsbury  Great  Royal  Commemorative 
Show,  1897,  for  the  best  new  plant  In  the  exhibition. 
JAMES  CYPHER  has  great  pleasure  in  offering  this  grand 
novelty.  Plants  ready  end  of  May,  price  10/6  each, 
BXOTXC  BURSBBXBS,  UHBXiTBMTHAlMC. 
FUCHSIAS  GERANIUMS,  DAHLIAS. 
12  fine  varieties  of  FUCHSIAS. 
12  GERANIUMS,  Double,  Single,  or  Ivy-leaf. 
12  DAHLIAS,  Show,  Fancy,  or  Cactus. 
All  in  new  and  finest  varieties ;  nice  strong  rooted  plants, 
my  selection,  post  free  for  7/6.  Every  attention  given  to 
purchaser’s  wi.shes. 
Amateurs  should  see  CATALOGUE,  which  contains  ample 
Directions  How  to  Grow',  Show,  and  take  Prizes. 
B.  PilBBETT,  Florist,  CKil.Xl.EV,  SUSSEX 
HOOPER’S  PANSIES 
THE  FINEST  STRAIN  IN  THE  WORLD. 
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. 
THE  “SPROUGHTON”  HGE. 
Simpler  than  the  Dutch  Hoe  and  much  superior.  The  most 
perfect  Duplex  (Push  and  Draw)  Hoe  yet  made.  Highly 
approved  at  Chiswick  (R.H.S.),  and  at  the  Royal  Gardens, 
Windsor.  Strongly  commended  by  Sutton  <fc  Sons,  Mr.  E. 
Molyneux,  and  other  leading  horticulturists.  Copies  of 
testimonials  from  Rev.  A.  Fosteb-Melliar,  Sproughton, 
Ipswich.  Price  1/10  each.  Of  all  Ironmongers,  or  of 
Messrs.  BAXTSOMBS,  SXMS  A,  JBFFBXBS, 
PBXKCES  STREET,  XPS^IXCH. 
Ilf  ^ortii[ultui[£. 
THURSDAY,  MAY  26,  1898. 
THE  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  can  be  obtained 
from  the  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambert,  Fleet  8t. 
London,  poet  free  for  a  Quarter,  3/9.  Editorial 
communications  mast  be  addressed  to  8,  Rose 
HUl  Rd.,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
THE  TEMPLE  SHOW. 
For  the  eleventh  time  the  Summer  Show  of  the 
Royal  Horticultural  Society  will,  on  the  day 
of  publication  of  these  lines,  be  displayed  in  the 
tine  open  space  known  as  the  Temple  Gardens.  It 
is  an  ideal  place  for  a  large  show,  kindly  placed 
at  the  disposal  of  the  Society  by  the  Benchers  of 
the  Inner  Temple,  and  the  favour  cannot  be  too 
highly  appreciated. 
Naturally  the  authorities  cherish  the  fine  open 
lawn,  and  it  speaks  well  for  the  show  managers 
that  the  sward  is  not  injured,  though  an  enormous 
extent  of  boarding  is  necessary  for  its  preservation. 
The  only  effect  of  the  covering  is  to  turn  the  grass 
a  paler  green,  but  it  assumes  its  ordinary  hue  in 
the  course  of  a  very  few  days  after  the  flooring 
is  removed. 
Not  the  least  advantage  of  the  site  is  its 
accessibility.  The  northern  entrance  to  the 
Gardens  can  be  reached  in  two  or  three  minutes 
by  various  outlets  from  Fleet  Street  ;  while  on 
the  much  longer  south  side  runs  the  splendid 
promenade,  the  Thames  Embankment,  from  which 
the  greater  number  of  visitors  enter  the  enclosure. 
The  shows  have  increased  in  magnitude  till  the 
full  amount  of  disposable  space  is  occupied.  If 
convenience  could  be  afforded  for  all  the  plants, 
flowers,  and  other  produce  that  cultivators  would 
like  to  arrange,  the  exhibitions  would,  large  as 
they  are,  doubtless  be  as  large  again ;  but  it  does, 
not  follow  that  they  would  be  as  good  again,  as 
there  would  he  much  more  duplicating,  while,  as  a 
rule,  the  closer  the  selection  the  higher  the  quality 
and  greater  the  merit  of  the  respective  groups. 
Moreover,  the  display  is  large  enough  to  satisfy 
all  reasonable  visitors,  and  if  absence  of  com¬ 
plaints  on  the  question  of  extent  is  a  criterion, 
the  show  does  satisfy  them,  for  we  have  heard  of 
no  such  complaints  ;  while  as  to  quality,  diversity, 
beauty,  and  interest  of  the  exhibits  individually, 
they  are,  on  the  whole,  and  in  their  several  and 
varied  features,  unsurpassable.  Collectively  the 
best  is  done  that  can  be  done  to  produce  an 
imposing  effect. 
The  Temple  Shows  differ  from  all  others. 
No.  2691.— VoL.  XCVin..  Old  Series. 
No.  935.— VoL.  XXXVT.,  THIRD  Series. 
