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(gF  Mosf  loyely 
of  all  Spring  Floulens. 
Send  for  BARR’S  DAFFODIL  CATALOGUE,  illustrated 
with  original  photographs  taken  at  the  Long  Ditton 
Nurseries,  and  containing  a  Descriptive  List  of  all  the 
finest  Daffodils  in  cultivation,  and  the  latest  Novelties 
for  1898.  Free  on  application. 
A  Few  Fine  Sorts  for  Pots  or  Outdoors. 
GOLDEN  SPUR,  a  fine  large  deep  golden  yellow  variety, 
per  100  21/-,  per  doz.  3/-. 
HENRY  IRVING,  one  of  the  earliest,  very  large  flower, 
fine  deep  golden  yellow,  per  100  21/-,  per  doz.  3/-. 
QUEEN  OF  SPAIN,  very  beautiful  delicate  soft  yellow, 
with  reflexing  petals,  per  100  17/6,  per  doz.  2  6. 
BICOLOR  HORSEFIELDI,  petals  pure  white,  trumpet 
golden,  handsome,  very  early,  per  100  17/6,  per  doz.  2/6. 
INCOMPARABILIS  SIR  WATKIN,  a  very  handsome 
large  flower,  petals  sulphur,  cup  rich  orange  yellow, 
per  100  25/-,  per  doz.  3/6. 
BARRI  CONSPICUUS,  broad  yellow  petals,  cup  con¬ 
spicuously  edged,  bright  orange  scarlet,  a  beaut)  and  a 
general  favourite,  per  100  17/6,  per  doz.  2/9. 
LEEDSI,  MRS.  LANGTRY,  broad  white  petals,  large 
white  cup,  edged  canary  yellow  and  much  crinkled,  a 
pretty  Daffodil  and  very  free,  per  100  35/-,  per  doz.  5/6. 
TRIANDRUS  ALBUS  (“Angel's  Tears’’),  a  gem  on 
rockwork,  pretty  cream-coloured  flowers,  petals  reflexed, 
per  100  8/6,  per  doz.  1  3. 
POETICUS  POETARUM,  the  most  beautiful  of  the 
white  Poets’  Daffodils,  per  100  12/6,  per  doz.  1/9. 
BARR'S  GENERAL  BULB  CATALOGUE,  containing 
a  Descriptive  List  of  the  best  Bulbs  and  Tubers  for 
Autumn  Planting,  and  a  List  of  Bulbs  and  Plants  for 
Early  Forcing.  Free  on  application. 
BARR  &,  SONS, 
12  &  13  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  London. 
Perpetual  Bearing  STRAWBERRY, 
ST.  JOSEPH. 
This  fine  novelty  has  been  in  bloom  every  month  of  this  year 
in  our  Nurseries,  and  we  have  plants  outside  in  the  open 
ground  now  in  full  bloom,  others  earning  fruit  in  all 
stages  of  swelling  and  ripening.  Every  day  ripe  iruit  may 
be  gathered.  Probably  for  forcing  this  will  be  the  most 
useful  variety  in  cultivation. 
Ground  Runners,  ready  now,  post  free  6  for  1/9  ; 
12  for  3/-.  Plant i  for  forcing  in  2  .Jin.  pots,  4  •;  in 
5in.  pots,  7,6  per  dozen,  carriage  forward. 
Strawberries  vary  much  in  cropping  and  g  owth  on  various 
soils,  and  for  comparison  we  otter  100  plants  in  2n  sorts  for 
<!/-;  in  30  sorts,  including  some'jof  the  newer  kinds,  for  8/-. 
Lists  of  all  the  finest  Strawberries  post  fr.e. 
CLIBRANS,  ALTRINCHAM  &  MANCHESTER 
CLEAN  HEALTHY  PLANTS  AT  LOW  PRICES. 
Always  worth  a  visit  of  inspection.  Kindly  send  for  Catalogue. 
Exotic  Nurseries,  CHELTENHAM. 
CARNATIONS. 
Perpetual  or  Winter  Flowering. 
THE  FINEST  SET  OF  NOVELTIES 
EVER  SENT  OUT. 
Strong  Plants  now  ready  for  the  coming  season. 
BORDER  VARIETIES.  Fine  Collection.! 
Strong  Layers  now  being  despatched. 
catalogues  free. 
W.  J.  GODFREY,  EXMOUTH,  DEVON  j 
No.  952. — Vol.  XXXVII.,  Third  Series. 
VEITCH’S 
GENUINE  BULBS 
VEITCH’S  COLLECTIONS 
of  HYACINTHS. 
Selected  from  the  most  distinct  named  varieties 
VEiTCH’S  COLLECTIONS 
of  DAFFODILS, 
Embracing  the  finest  of  each  section, 
VEITCH’S  COLLECTIONS 
of  TULIPS, 
Containing  the  most  effective  kinds  for  pots. 
For  details  see  CATALOGUE ,  forwarded  post  free 
on  application. 
JAMES  YE1TCH  &  SONS,  Ltd,, 
ROYAL  EXOTIC  NURSERY, 
CHELSEA,  LONDON,  S.W. 
LONDON  FERN  NURSERIES, 
Loughborough  Junction,  London,  S.W. —Ferns,  large 
and  small,  in  variety  ;  Aralias,  Grevilleas,  Cyperus,  Ficus, 
Ericas,  Palms,  Dracsenas,  Aspidistras,  Hydrangeas,  Pelar¬ 
goniums,  Fuchsias,  Marguerites,  Crotons,  &c.  Trade, 
send  for  Wholesale  List.  Special  List  for  Amateurs,  send 
for  one.— J.  E.  SMITH. 
PLANT  OUT  AT  ONCE ! 
Mr.  WEGUELIN’S  choice  collection  comprises  all  the 
newest  and  best  varieties  in  cultivation. 
CATALOGUES  FREE.  Oiders  can  now  be  promptly 
executed. 
H.  W.  WEGUELIN,  F.R  H.S., 
ST.  MART  CHURCH,  TORQUAY,  DEVON. 
Strawberries. 
Strawberries. 
All  the  Leading  Varieties,  in  strong  Runners  and  in  Pots. 
Ready  for  immediate  delivery. 
DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOGUE  on  application. 
RICHARD  SMITH  &  CO.,  Worcester 
PURE  RAW  BONE  MEAL,  6/-  per  3  cwt.  lo’s, 
6/3  per  cwt.;  J  inch  Raw  Bones  for  Vines,  6/-  per  cwt. ; 
Pure  Boiled  Bone  Meal,  4/9  per  3  cwt.  lots,  5/-  per  cwt., 
cwt.,  2/9;  Horticultural  Manure,  8/-  per  cwt.  Free  rails, 
lanchester.  Cash  with  order. — THOMAS  P.  &  WILLIAM 
D.  KENYON,  Atherton,  near  Manchester. 
PROFITABLE  FRUIT  GROWING  FOR 
COITAGERS  and  SMALL  HOLDERS  of  LAND. 
The  Gold  Medal  Prize  Essay.  By  J.  Wright.  Demy  8vo, 
price  1/- ;  free  by  post,  1/3. — Journal  of  Horticulture 
Office,  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C. 
Greenhouses  from  £35 /-;  vineries, 
Conservatories,  Frames,  Summer  Houses,  <tc. 
Illustrated  List  Free.  Makers  to  II. M.  the  Queen  and 
H.R.H.  the  Prince  of  Wales. 
POTTER,  HAWTHORN  &  CO.,  London  Work*, 
READING.  (Name  Paper.) 
THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER  22,  1898. 
THE  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  can  be  obtained 
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communications  must  be  addressed  to  8,  Rose 
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YOUNG  VERSUS  OLD  FRUIT  TREES. 
WITH  some  few  exceptions,  comparatively 
young  fruit  trees  are  much  more  profitable 
than  large  old  trees.  Those  who  favour  the 
retention  of  ancient  specimens  will  not  probably 
agree  with  much  that  I  am  about  to  advance,  and, 
as  a  matter  of  fact,  I  would  not  advise  anyone  to 
destroy  trees,  however  old  they  may  be,  so  long  as 
they  are  doing  good  service.  What,  however, 
cannot  bo  defended  is  the  preserving  of  trees  long 
since  worn  out.  Large  old  trees  with  their  stems, 
perhaps,  covered  with  moss,  and  the  branches 
furnished  with  abundance  of  weakly  spurs,  only  a 
few  of  the  stronger  ones  at  the  extremities 
producing  fruit,  are  common  enough  in  most 
districts,  these  occupying  valuable  Avail  space  that 
might  well  be  devoted  to  two  or  more  healthy, 
young  specimens  of  superior  varieties.  It  is  true 
old  trees  can  be,  so  to  speak,  rejuvenated  by 
judicious  pruning  of  the  tops  and  the  relaying  of 
many  of  the  roots  in  fresh  soil;  hut  it  is  a  laborious, 
slow,  and  expensive  process  which  few  gardeners 
are  in  a  position  to  carry  out.  A  wholesale 
clearance  of  such  trees  might  not  he  altogether 
desirable,  owners  of  garden  walls  not  caring  to  see 
much  blank  space  for  a  year  or  two. 
Two  ways  out  of  this  difficulty  present  them¬ 
selves,  both  of  which  have  the  r  good  points. 
Thus,  if  perrmssion  were  given,  or  the  desire 
expressed,  that  valueless  trees  of  Pears,  Plums, 
Cherries,  Apricots,  Peaches,  aud  Nectarines  should 
be  replaced  by  young  trees,  their  sites,  after  a 
thorough  change  of  soil  for  roots  had  been  made, 
could  be  occupied  by  young  trained  trees  with 
cordons,  two  or  three-branched,  of  all  the  kinds 
named  interspersed  between  them.  In  this  way 
the  wall  space  would  soon  be  utilised,  and  light 
crops,  probably,  be  obtained  either  the  first  or 
second  gummer  after  planting.  Personally,  I  should 
prefer  allowing  the  trees  at  least  one  clear  year  for 
the  production  of  wood  and  the  formation  of  roots 
only,  though  if  the  w’ork  of  planting  were  done 
well  and  early  in  the  season,  there  is  no  reason 
why  the  cordons  should  not  bear  a  few  fruit  during 
the  summer  following  planting. 
No.  2608.— Vol.  XCIX.,  Old  Series. 
