July  21,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
39 
W  EBBS’ 
EMPEROR  CABBAGE 
THE  EARLIEST  AND  BEST. 
6d.  and  1/-  per  Packet  ;  1/6  per  Ounce. 
From  Mr.  J.  TURNBULL,  The  School  House. 
July  9th,  1898. 
“I  sowed  some  seed  of  Webbs’  Emperor  Cabbage,  and 
the  cabbages  have  been  simply  grand ;  they  get  better 
each  time  we  have  them.” 
WEBBS',  WORDSLEY,  STOURBRIDGE. 
BEGONIAS. 
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The  LARGEST  and  MOST  SUPERB  COLLECTION 
in  the  World,  of  DOUBLE  and  SINGLE  TUBEROUS- 
ROOTED.  See  Catalogue  and  Guide  Book  Free. 
B.  R.  DAVIS,  Begonia  Specialist,  &c., 
Veovll  Nurseries,  SOMERSET. 
CLEAN  HEALTHY  PLANTS  AT  LOW  PRICES 
-Always  worth  a  visit  of  inspection.  Kindly  send  for  Catalogue. 
Exotic  Nurseries,  CHELTENHAM. 
PRIMULAS. 
STRONG-  PLANTS  in  splendid  condition 
for  potting  in  60’s. 
All  the  best  varieties  in  mixed  colours  at  1/6  per  dozen. 
Carriage  free,  cash  with  order. 
Primula  Nursery,  EARLSWOOD,  SURREY. 
Price  2/6  ;  Post  Free,  2/7J. 
THE  PINEAPPLE  MANUAL 
ILLUSTRATED  WITH  ENGRAVINGS. 
Being  a  Guide  to  the  Successful  Cultivation  of  that  Fruit, 
and  to  the  Construction  and  Management  of  the  Pinery. 
By  Contributors  to  the  Journal  of  Horticulture. 
Journal  of  Horticulture  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court 
Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C. 
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AND 
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CARNATIONS. 
Mr.  WEGUELIN’S  choice  collection  comprises  all  the 
newest  and  best  Exhibition  varieties  in  cultivation. 
CATALOGUES  FREE.  Seedlings  3/6  dozen,  25/-  100. 
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ST.  MARY  CHURCH,  TORQUAY,  DEVON. 
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GEORGE  BUNYARD  &  CO. 
Are  now  BOOKING  ORDERS  for  early  delivery 
of  the  very  best 
NEW  &  OLD  STRAWBERRIES 
For  Crop,  1899,  or  for  Forcing. 
They  offer  the  Largest  Stock  and  the  Best  Plants  in  the 
Trade.  CHANGE  OF  STOCK  PAYS. 
Catalogues  of  Strawberries  and  Summer  Fruits  Now  Ready 
PRIMULAS!  PRIMULAS!  PRIMULAS! 
Williams’  and  other  superb  strains,  also  Primula  Obconica. 
CINERARIAS  and  BEGONIAS,  1/6  per  dozen,  10/-  100. 
Double  White  Primulas,  6d.  each.  All  the  above  fit  for 
3  and  4-in.  pots,  and  carriage  free  for  cash  with  order. 
JOHN  STEVENS,  The  Nurseries,  COVENTRY. 
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. 
ORCHIDS  !  ORCHIDS  !  !  ORCHIDS  !'!  !  — 
Cyp.  Bellatalum  and  Thunia  Marshallianum,  in  bud 
or  flower,  from  1/-  to  5/- per  plant. — J.  W.  MOORE,  Orchid 
Importer,  Rawdon,  near  Leeds. 
Most  convenient  size  nursery. 
on  SOUTH  COAST,  suited  for  retail  trade,  and  no 
difficulty  in  selling  by  bulk  ;  a  sure  living.  Full  particulars 
of  PERKINS  &  SONS,  The  Auction  Mart,  Southampton. 
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W.  Jones’  Treatise,  “Heating  by  Hot  Water,”  second 
edition,  216  pages,  2/6;  post  free,  2/10.  —  JONES  and 
ATTWOOD,  Stourbridge. 
DEFY  THE  BrRDS  bv  Buying  our  Noted 
ROTLESS  TANNED  NETTING,  as  supplied  to  the 
Principal  Gardeners  in  the  Kingdom.  Orders  over  5/-  value 
are  sent  Carnage  Paid.  100  yds.  by  1  yd. ,  3/- ;  200  yds.  by 
1  vd.,  6/-;  300  yds.  by  1  yd.,  9/-.  Can  supply  any  length  and 
width.  —  UNIVERSAL  SUPPLY  ASSOCIATION,  East 
Street  Works,  Reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
GARDEN  NETTING,  small  mesh,  keep  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  uo  any  width  ; 
carriage  paid  on  all  orders  over  5/.  As  supplied  to  the 
Royal  Gardens.  Commoner  netting,  50  square  yds.  for  1/-. 
I  do  not  require  Payment  until  ynu  hove  receive  .  and  approved 
of  the  Netting. — From  H.  J.  GASSON,  Garden  Netting 
Works,  Rye. 
URE  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  Charcoal  applied  to  the  soil  in  which  it  is  rooted.” 
Apply  for  Pamphlet  and  Prices  to  the  Manufacturers — 
HIRST.  BROOKE  &  HIRST,  Ltd.,  Leeds. 
COTTAGE  GARDENING  ;  being  an  Essay  to 
which  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  awarded  Mr. 
W.  Egerton  Hubbard’s  Prize,  February  16th,  1870.  By 
E.  W.  Badger.  Third  Edition.  Price  3d. ;  post  free,  3£d.— 
Journal  of  Horticulture  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court 
Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C.  
Greenhouses  from  £3  5/-;  vineries. 
Conservatories,  Frames,  Summer  Houses,  &c. 
Illustrated  List  Free.  Makers  to  H.M.  the  Queen  and 
H.R.H.  the  Prince  of  Wales. 
OTTER,  HAWTHORN  &  CO.,  London  Works, 
READING.  (Name  Paper.) 
THURSDAY,  JULY  21,  1898. 
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STRAWBERRY  CULTURE. 
ITTIIN  the  last  decade  the  culture  of  this 
favourite  and  luscious  fruit  has  increased  at 
a  great  rate,  and  Strawberries  are  probably  better 
cultivated  than  ever  they  were.  The  old  plan  of 
leaving  the  plants  on  the  beds  year  after  year  has 
gradually  died  out,  and  is  now  nearly  obsolete. 
Indeed,  there  are  indications  that,  with  certain 
varieties  at  least,  annual  planting  will  be  followed, 
the  finest,  earliest,  and  best  flavoured  fruit  being 
produced  thus  secured. 
Where  it  is  possible  a  few  rows  should  always  be 
set  apart  for  the  production  of  early  layers,  but 
unfortunately  few  of  us  are  able  to  do  this  to  more 
than  a  limited  extent.  Good  results  may  be 
obtained  without  it,  and  by  layering  the  plants 
early,  and  cultivating  them  well,  grand  fruit,  equal 
to  that  exhibited  at  the  principal  shows,  may  be 
grown  by  anyone  who  will  take  the  trouble. 
But  culture,  to  be  first-rate,  must  never  he  relaxed. 
A  good  start  is  absolutely  essential  with  strong 
healthy  plants,  and  from  the  time  they  are  layered 
until  the  fruit  is  gathered  the  cultivator  must 
always  be  on  the  alert.  The  runners  should  be 
placed  on  small  pots  filled  with  the  best  loamy  soil 
at  command;  this  ought  to  be  firmly  rammed  in, 
and  the  pots  stood  upright  on  the  bed.  Where  the 
truit  blossoms  have  been  picked  off  with  a  view  to 
obtaining  runners  only,  the  pots  may  he  slightly 
sunk  in  the  soil,  but  this  is  not  easy  when  the  beds 
are  strawed  for  protecting  the  fruit.  Pegs  or  small 
stones  can  be  used  to  keep  the  runners  in  position, 
the  former  keeping  the  plants  firmer,  while  the 
latter  prevent  in  some  degree  the  soil  in  the  pot 
becoming  very  dry.  Use  the  best  and  earliest 
runners  only,  and  pinch  the  wiry  stem  beyond. 
If  the  weather  prove  dry  considerable  trouble 
will  be  found  in  watering,  especially  when  the 
roots  have  taken  to  the  new  soil,  but  in  wet 
seasons  the  work  is  of  course  much  less.  \\  hen 
well  rooted  the  young  plants  may  he  taken  off, 
and  if  sunny  weather  occurs,  stood  for  a  few  days 
in  a  shady  position ;  or  a  better  plan  is  to  stand 
them  quite  in  the  open  and  shade  slightly  when 
necessary. 
No.  2699.— Vol.  XCIX. ,  Old  Series 
No.  943  — Vol.  XXXVII.,  Third  Series. 
