June  16,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
493 
W.  CLIBRAN  &  SON’S 
DESCRIPTIVE  GATALOCUE 
OF 
Garden  &  Conservatory  Plants. 
Replete  with  invaluable  infonnation,  is  sent  post  free  to 
any  address  on  application.  Buyers  are  invited  to  inspect 
the  maanilicent  representative  collections  of  every  class  of 
these  plants  at  the  Oldfield  Nurseries,  Altrincham. 
To  those  who  cannot  come  the  fullest  infonnation  as  to 
price,  sizes,  &c. ,  will  be  sent  on  request. 
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  60  varieties,  15/-  and  21/-  ; 
100  ditto,  in  100  varieties,  35/-  and  42/-.  As  all  these  plants 
are  supplied  in  pots,  they  may  be  jilanted  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¬ 
tarias,  self-clinging  and  other  Virginian  Creepers,  Ceanothus, 
Menispermum,  Aristolochia,  12  tine  sorts  in  pots,  12/-. 
CLIMBERS  FOR  GREENHOUSE  AND 
CONSERVATORY, 
Including  Passion  Flowers  in  great  variety.  Stephanotis 
(the  freest  blooming  form),  Clerodendron  Balfouri,  Lapa- 
feria  (finest  varieties),  and  many  others  at  10/-  and  30/-  per 
ozen  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,  .1.  E.  Frewer, 
Lady  Penzance,  Mrs.  Wilson  Noble,  Mrs.  Francis  Fell,  and 
Viscount  Boyne.  Post  free,  12/6. 
Clibrans,  Altrincban)  &  Manchester 
CHRYSANTHEMUM  GROWING  FOR 
EXHIBITION. 
Mr.  W,  MEASE,  Gardener  to  A.  TATE,  Esq.,  Downside, 
Leatherhead,  July  3rd,  1897?  wrote— 
“I  used  your  special  Chrysanthf.mum  Manure  last 
year  with  very  satisfactory  results,  having  -won  the  Two 
.lubilee  Gold  Medals  at  the  Aquarium  for  Cut  Blooms.” 
And  again  in  November,  he  adds — “Your  Manure  is 
invaluable  for  finishing  off  Chrysanthemums.” 
The  above  is  prenared  from  the  receipt  of 
J.  J.  WILLIS,  of  Harpenden. 
Sold  in  Bags—1cwt.,  17/6  ;  56lbs,  lO/- ;  2S/6s.,  6/-. 
Sample  Bags,  141hs.,  4/-.  Carriage  Paid  to  any  Station 
in  the  Kingdom. 
Manure  Specialists,  HAItPETrSEW,  HERTS. 
List  of  other  Manures  on  application. 
CARNATIONS  ! 
Mr.  Weguelin’s  Catalogue  for  1898  comprises  the 
Latest  Novelties  &  Choicest  Exhibition  Varieties 
.  in  cultivation.  Sent  Gratis  on  application  to— 
H.  W.  WEGUELIN,  F.R.H.S., 
ST.  MARY  CHURCH,  TORQUAY. 
TOKYO  NURSERIES  C° 
Headquarters  for 
Japan  Lilies,  Cycas  Revoluta 
Morning  Glory, 
and  all  kinds  of  Japanese 
Plants,  Seeds,  &c.,  &c. 
Large  Assortment  always  in 
Stock. 
Orders  promptly  executed. 
Catalogue  Post  Free. 
The  Tokyo  Nurseries  Co., 
KOMAGOME,  TOKYO  (JAPAN). 
Cable  Address— '  Nurseries,  Tokyo." 
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.  Special  List  for  Amateurs,  send 
for  one.— J.  E.  SMITH. 
CACTUS 
DAHLIAS. 
Catalogues,  with  Jull  particulars,  gratis  on  application 
KEYNES,  WILLIAMS  &  CO., 
The  Hurserles,  SAIiKSBVRY. 
Best  Plants 
Best  Varieties. 
Moderate  Prices. 
Q A  AAi  I  PTERIS  TREMULA,  in  thumb  pots, 
0  vr  ”  'J  '  and  20,000  Pteris  Cristata,  in  thumb  pols,  at 
12/-  per  doz.  boxes  of  15  in  each  ;  also  Sweet  Peas,  Princess 
Beatrice,  pink  and  white  and  blue,  in  uhumb  pots,  at  15/- 
perdoz.  boxes  of  15  in  each;  also  Nasturtium,  dwarf  Tom 
Thumb,  dark  red,  in  thumb  pots,  at  15/-  per  doz.  boxes  of 
15  in  each.  Free  on  rail  for  cash  with  order. — H.  PESTER, 
Enfield  Highway. 
~VrOTICE. — Don’t  stake  your  Carnations  till  you 
JL  1  have  seen  the  Patent  Improved  Coil  Stake.  No 
tying  required ;  stakes  la>t  a  lifetime.  The  greacest  boon 
ever  offered  to  growers.  Only  wants  seeing.  7/6  per  100  ; 
sample  dozen,  1/-,  carriage  paid.  Cash  with  order. — 
A.  PORTER,  Stone  House,  Maidstone. 
Defy  the  birds  by  Buying  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  anil 
width.  —  UNIVERSAL  SUPPLY  ASSOCIATION,  East 
Street  AVorks,  Reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
PURE  WOOD  CHARCOAL,  Specially  Prepared 
for  Horticultural  use.  Extract  from  the  Journal  of 
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  Cbarcoal  applied  to  the  soil  in  which  it  is  rooted.” 
Apply  for  Pamphlet  and  Prices  to  the  Manufacturers — 
HIRST,  BROOKE  &  HIRST,  Ltd.,  Leeds. 
PROFITABLE  FRUIT  GROWING  FOR 
COTTAGERS  and  SMALL  HOLDERS  of  LAND. 
The  Gold  Medal  Prize  Essay.  By  J.  Wright.  “Written 
for  the  Worshipful  Company  of  Fruiterers.  Demy  8vo, 
price  1/- ;  free  by  post,  1/3.— Journal  of  Horticulture 
Office,  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C. 
Garden  netting,  small  mesh,  heep  out  the 
smallest  birds,  oiled  and  dressed  ;  will  not  rot  if  left 
out  in  all  weathers.  105  yds.  by  1  yd.  wide,  3/- ;  by  2  yds. 
wide,  6/- ;  105  by  3  yds.  wide,  9/-,  and  so  on  i-o  a^ny  width  ; 
carriage  paid  on  all  orders  over  5/.  As  supplied  to  tlie 
Royal  Gardens.  Commoner  netting,  50  square  yds.  for  1/-. 
I  dt>  not  require  Payment  until  yu  hive  receive  anti  approved 
of  the  Netting. —From  H.  J.  GASSON,  Garden  Netting 
Works,  Rye^ _ _ 
Greenhouses  from  £3  5/-;  vineries. 
Conservatories,  Frames,  Summer  Houses,  Ac. 
Illustrated  List  Free.  Makers  to  H.M.  THE  Queen  and 
H.R.H.  THE  Prince  of  Wales. 
Potter,  hawthorn  &  CO.,  London  Works, 
reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
Jouipml  fif  ^arlii{ulti«[c. 
THURSDAY,  JUNE  16,  1898. 
THE  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  can  be  obtained 
from  the  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers,  Fleet  St. 
London,  post  free  for  a  Quarter,  3/9.  Editorial 
oommunicatlonB  must  be  addressed  to  8,  Rose 
HUl  Rd.,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
“HOT  AND  COLD.” 
IT  has  more  than  once  been  urged  on  the  atten¬ 
tion  of  writers  for  the  press,  or  those  young 
men  who  desire  to  become  such,  that  when  there 
is  a  choice  between  long  and  grandiloquent  terms 
on  the  one  hand,  and  short  and  simple  words  on 
the  other,  for  the  expression  of  an  idea,  a  safe  rule 
to  follow  is  to  choose  the  shorter.  As  with  the 
pen,  so  with  the  voice,  those  who  convey  their 
thoughts  with  the  least  apparent  effort,  and  are 
content  to  employ  the  short,  smooth  words  of 
their  mother  tongue,  are  those  who  best  make 
tliemselves  understood.  There  are,  of  course,  some 
short  words  that  are  not  “  smooth,”  and  these  may 
be  eschewed  as  useless,  in  favour  of  the  useful 
and  agreeable. 
Then  in  the  transaction  of  business,  the  nature 
of  it  suggests  abbreviation,  and  even  total  changes 
of  words,  which  are  employed  as  a  matter  of 
convenience,  and  well  understood  by  those  imme¬ 
diately  interested.  This  is  so  in  connection  with 
the  production  and  sale  of  various  kinds  of  garden 
produce,  as  in  the  trio  of  simplicities  which  for  the 
first  time  form  a  not  inexpressive  headline  in  the 
Journal  of  Horticulture,  but  they  have  nothing  to 
do  with  the  weather  outside  nor  temperatures 
under  glass,  and  have  no  connection  with  heated 
argument  or  cold  criticism.  They  have  just  the 
same  significance  as  “Cues”  and  “Toms”  and 
“Roons,”  no  more  and  no  less,  which  stand  as 
denominating  factors  in  the  trade  vocabulary  in 
which  Cucumbers,  Tomatoes,  and  Mushrooms  are 
the  products  in  question.  Thus  is  effected  a  saving 
of  letters  and  of  time — of  the  former  by  just  half, 
or  from  twenty-six  to  thirteen,  while  the  shortened 
symbols  trip  lightly  off  the  tongue,  whereas  the 
words  complete  and  in  combination  represent  some¬ 
what  of  a  mouthful.  This  would  surely  be  felt  to 
be  so  if  uttered  several  times  a  minute  for  an  hour, 
during  the  process  of  auction  or  other  sales.  It 
is  precisely  the  same  with  “  Hot  and  Cold.” 
“But  what  crop  or  crops  can  these  possibly 
stand  for  ?  ”  many  persons  might  not  unnaturally 
ask,  who  had  nothing  to  guide  them  to  the  compre¬ 
hension.  They  really  stand  for  two  very  familiar 
No.  2694.— VoL.  XCVin..  Old  Series. 
No.  938.— VoL.  XXXVI.,  Third  Series. 
