BARK'S  SEEDS  sent  Carriage  Paid  on 
recelpt'of  remittance. 
Journal  of  |jortit[ullut[K. 
THURSDAY,  JANUARY  24,  1901. 
The  Passing  of  a  Great  Age. 
'2  HREE-AND-A-HALF  years  ago 
the  business  of  the  nation  was 
suspended,  London  held  countless 
visitors  from  every  land,  and  the 
English  race  in  remote  corners  of 
the  world,  from  New  Zealand  to  the 
Yukon,  and  from  the  Gold  Coast  to  Hong 
Kong,  were  celebrating  the  '.Diamond 
Jubilee  of  its  Queen.  At  the  time  of  this 
episode  in  history  it  was  the  good  fortune  of  the 
Journal  of  Horticulture  to  command  a  view  of 
the  route  followed  by  Her  Majesty  in  her  approach 
from  St.  Clements  Danes  to  the  ascent  towards 
St.  Paul’s  Cathedral  at  Lulgate  Hill.  Looking 
down  from  the  upper  windows  the  quaint  old 
thoroughfare  of  Fleet  Street  displayed  itself  for 
half  a  mile  in  a  gentle  curve  as  an  avenue  of 
multitudinous  people  defined  by  two  long  lines  of 
soldiery,  whilst  amid  a  delirium  of  many-coloured 
bunting  waving  in  the  summer  sun,  from  every 
one  of  five  thousand  windows  peered  forth  tens  of 
thousands  of  expectant  faces. 
After  hours  of  waiting,  at  last  heralded  by 
distant  strains  of  music,  there  appeared  upon  the 
verge  of  the  western  perspective  the  vanguard  of 
the  imperial  escort.  Then,  endued  with  all  the 
pomp  and  circumstance  of  war  and  glittering  in 
the  sunlight,  came  on  in  interminable  succession 
the  representatives  of  the  various  arms  of  the 
national  defence.  There  marched  the  Highlanders, 
there  marched  the  linesmen,  nere  rumbled  past  the 
Royal  Artillery,  and  then  the  sailor  lads  tripped 
along  with  their  Nordenfelts,  while  volunteers 
and  detachments  of  the  foot  guards,  commingled 
with  cavalry,  succeeded  each  other  in  bewildering 
alternation,  amid  tho  crashing  of  instruments,  the 
clamour  of  people,  and  the  clangour  of  bells.  Little 
thought  we  then  that  many  of  tnese  noble  hearts 
would  within  three  years  be  sleepiug  the  last  sleep 
of  the  brave  at  Belmont,  Ladysmith,  or  the  Modder 
River,  dying  in  the  practice  of  the  first  of  virtues 
— the  love  of  their  motherland. 
During  FIFTY-TWO  YEARS  the  “  JOURNAL  OF 
HORTICULTURE”  has  been  written  by  Gardeners  for 
Gardeners,  and  in  its  principles,  its  practice,  and  its 
price  it  still  remains  the  same.  One  alteration  is  per¬ 
haps,  however,  necessary.  Our  modern  methods  of 
production  have  rendered  the  price  old  -  fashioned, 
and  hence  in  order  to  meet  the  wishes  of  tho 
present  generation  of  Gardeners  the  “  JOURNAL 
OF  HORTICULTURE”  will  hereafter  be  sold  for 
TWOPENCE  instead  of  Threepence. 
January  24,  1901. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER . 
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  Charcoal  applied  to  the  soil  in  which  it  is  rooted.” 
Apply  for  Pamphlet  and  Prices  to  the  Manufacturers — 
HIRST,  BROOKE  &  HIRST,  Ltd.,  Leeds. 
Greenhouses  from  £3  vineries, 
Conservatories,  Frames,  Summer  Houses,  Ac. 
Illustrated  List  Free.  Makers  to  H.M.  the  Queen  and 
H.R.H.  the  Prince  of  Wales. 
EB.  HAWTHORN  &  CO.,  Ltd.,  London  Works, 
•  READING.  (Name  Paper.) 
BEGONIAS  A  SPECIALITY  —Seed  saved  from 
our  Gold  Medal  Collection.  Choicest  mixed,  single 
or  double  vars.,  1/-,  2/6,  and  5/-  per  packet.  Collections 
(Seed),  single,  12  named  vars.,  separate,  5/6;  6  ditto,  3/-. 
Tubers,  named  single,  from  18/-  to  50/-  per  doz.  Choicest 
Seedlings,  3/-  to  30/-  per  doz.  ;  Bedding,  choicest,  3/-  to  9/- 
perdoz.;  choicest  named  doubles  from  18/- per  doz.;  choicest 
Seedlings,  6/-  to  30/- per  doz.;  choicest  mixed  for  bedding, 
9/-  to  18/-  per  doz.  Catalogues  gratis.— JOHN  LAING  and 
SONS,  Begonia  Growers,  &c.,  Forest  Hill,  London,  S.E. 
Choice  new  chrysanthemums. 
CATALOGUE  of  finest  varieties,  including  Miss  A. 
Byron,  Pink  Carnot,  Florence  Molyneux,  &c.,  sent  post 
free  on  application. 
J.  W.  COLE,  Nurseryman,  PETERBOROUGH. 
WEST’S  PLANT  GRIP  STAKES. — Everlasting  double-grip 
stakes  for  instantly  staking  all  plants.  Send  postcard  for  Illustrated 
Catalogue. 
WEST’S  PATENT  VAPORISING  FUMIG ATOR.— Made  all  of 
metal.  Will  last  a  lifetime  without  wick  or  further  trouble.  Price 
complete,  with  spirits  for  stove,  9d.  post  free,  to  vaporise  up  to  2500  c.f. 
“WEST’S  EXTRACT  OF  NICOTINE”  is  guaranteed  pure 
Nicotine,  and  three  times  as  good  as  the  best  compound.  It  is  not  a 
compound — ».e.,  not  a  chemical  substitute  for  Nicotine,  but  will  make  a 
compound  equal  to  the  best,  if  desired,  at  l£d.  per  1000  cubic  feet. 
Price  7d.  per  sealed  bottle  of  1000  cubic  feet  post  free  ;  in  quantities  at 
5d.  each,  carriage  paid.  Some  other 
WEST’S  patent  CARDEN  SUNDRIES 
(all  delivered  free)  are  Ivorine  and  Metal  Plant  Labels  of  all  kinds, 
from  1/10  gross  ;  Gardener’s  Fountain  Pen,  1/-  ;  Ink  Holding;  Pen, 
one  clip  into  ink  lasts  an  hour’s  writing  without  again  dipping,  6d.  dozen  ; 
Waterproof  Ink,  the  only  ink  to  stand  ontside  weather,  7d.  bottle; 
Prepared  Green  Raffia,  2/-  lb.  ;  Plant  Clips,  1/3  gross  ;  Carnation 
Rings,  1/3  gross  ;  Hyacinth  Supports,  3/-  dozen  f  Layering  Pegs. 
1/6  per  gross  ;  Metal  Tree  Fasteners,  for  permanently  fastening  wall 
trees,  1/10  gross;  Wall  Nails,  same  price  as  ordinary  nails;  Glazing  Staples,  1/6  gross  ;  Plant  Pots,  also  Pans,  SI- 
cast  any  size  (card,  ford.) ;  Pot  Suspenders;  Pot  Crocks;  Orchid  Baskets  ;  Garden  Syringe;  Spray  Diffuser, 
for  spraying  insecticide,  Ac.,  complete,  2/6;  Powder  Diffuser,  for  diffusing  powder  on  plants,  tilled,  1/-;  Flower 
Grip  Holders  of  all  kinds  ;  Greenhouse  Shading,  9d.  tins— if  not  satisfactory  after  trial  money  will  be  returned  ; 
Mushroom  Spawn,  very  prolific,  4/-  per  bushel :  Insecticide,  1/3  dozen  boxes;  Mealy  Bug  Destroyer,  7d.  bottles  ; 
Horticultural  Soap,  ljlb  tins,  1/-;  Powder  Weed  Killer,  if  not  the  best  and  cheapest  after  trial  money  will  be 
returned,  1/6  tin,  makes  16  to  59  gallons;  Slug  Killer  Powder,  certain  destruction  to  slugs,  Ac.,  and  a  splendid 
fertiliser,  from  lb.  tins,  9d.  ;  Lawn  Sand,  kills  all  weeds  and  nourishes  the  Grass,  from  lb.  tins,  9d.  ;  Tobacco 
Powder,  extra  fine  ground,  from  9d.  tins  ;  Seed  Germinator,  6d.  boxes,  no  see  1  should  be  sown  without  a  dressing  of 
this;  Fertiliser,  perfect  plant  food,  from  lb.  tins,  9d.  ;  Manures,  Ac.,  Ac.  All  carriage  and  package  free. 
SAMPLES  GRATIS. 
It  will  pay  you  well,  to  save  your  plants  from  dying,  to  send  direct  to  the  only  manufacturer  of  All  Garden 
Sundries,  C.  B.  WEST,  ROUNDH  AY,  for  full  Illustrated  Catalogue,  with  hints  on  horticulture. 
“  Orchid  Culture,”  third  edition,  postage  3d.  Gives  full  particulars  of  the  cultivation  of  Orchids. 
NEW  TOMATO,  Chiswick  Peach 
First-Class  Certificate,  R.H.S. 
This  new  Tomato  was  raised  in  the  gardens  of  the  Royal 
Horticultural  Society,  Chiswick  It  is  quite  distinct, 
the  colour  of  the  fruit  being  a  soft  lemon-yellow,  which  is 
greatly  enhanced  by  being  cove  ed  with  a  beautiful  peach¬ 
like  bloom,  making  it  unequalled  for  dessert  purposes. 
PER  PACKET,  1/6. 
l<XAWOj 
THE  BEST  SEEDS  IN  THE  WORLD  for  securing 
a  supply  of  Vegetables  “  the  year  round,”  and  for  keeping 
the  Flower  Garden  and  Greenhouse  always  gay,  and  with 
abundance  of  Flowers  to  cut  for  vases  and  bouquets. 
BARR’S  SEED  GUIDE  contains  a  select  List  of  the 
best  Vegetables  and  the  most  beautiful  Flowers  for  the 
Garden  and  Greenhouse.  It  is  full  of  Practical  Hints, 
and  will  be  found  invaluable  to  Gardeners,  Amateurs,  and 
Exhibitors.  Sent  Free  on  Application. 
BARR’S  21/-  COLLECTION  OF  VEGETABLE 
SEEDS  contains  a  liberal  assortment  of  the  following  useiul 
Vegetables  :  Beans  (Broad  and  French),  Beet,  Borecole, 
Broccoli,  Brussels  Sprouts,  Cabbage,  Capsicum,  Cauliflower, 
Carrot,  Celery,  Colewort,  Corn  ^alad,  Cucumber,  Cress, 
Endive,*  Herbs,  Leek,  Lettuce,  Melon,  Mustard,  Onions, 
Parsley,  Parsnips,  Peas,  Radish,  Salsify,  Savoy  Cabbage, 
Scorzonera,  Spinach, Tomato, Turnip, and  Vegetable  Marrow. 
OTHER  COLLECTIONS  of  BARR'S  VEGETABLE 
SEEDS,  5/6,  7/6,  12/6,  42/-,  63/-,  and  105/-. 
Full  Particulars  on  Application. 
r  BARR'S  CHOICE  FLOWER  SEEDS. — The  “Seed 
Guide”  contains  a  Select  List  of  all  the  most  beautiful 
Annuals  and  Perenniils.  Special  Collections  for  all  pur¬ 
poses,  and  many  Sterling  Novelties. 
All  Seeds  sent  Carriage  Paid  on  Receipt  of  Remittance. 
BARR  &,  SONS, 
11,  12,  &  13,  King  St,,  Oovent  Garden,  London, 
Nurseries :  Long  Ditton,  near  Surbiton,  Surrey. 
No  1074.— Vol.  XLIT.,  Third  Serifs. 
