June  13, 1901. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER > 
491 
EOT 
GREENHOUSE  PLANTS: 
From  our  Extensive  Stock  of  this  class  of  plants 
we  select  the  following  as  being  of  special  merit 
and  of  tested  excellence  :  — 
Araucaria  excelsa,  fine  big  plants  ..  ..  2/6  to  7/6 
Chorozema  cordata  splendens  and  Lowi,  1/6  to  3/6 
Coleus,  12  choice  varieties  . 4/. 
Calla  Elliotiana,  foliage  mottled  white,  spathe  rich 
golden  yellow,  strong,  big  plants,  in  bloom  . .  21/- 
Calla  Pentlandi,  rich  dark  green  foliage,  spathe  rich 
yellow,  large  strong  plants . 15/-,  21/- 
Calla  Taylorii,  a  grand  hybrid  of  our  own  raising* 
spathe  primrose  yellow,  a  good  grower  . .  15/-  &  21/- 
Cupressus  funebris,  a  grand  Conifer  for  indoor  work 
and  pot  culture . 1/6  to  3/6 
Daphne  indica  rubra  and  alba  ..  ..  1/6  to  3/6 
Dimorphotheca  Ecklonii,  a  pretty  and  remarkably 
free  flowering  composite  . 1/-  to  216 
Dracaena  Eeckhautei,  a  narrow-leaved  variety  of 
great  beauty  . . 
Eurya  latifolia  fol.  var.,  grand  plants  ..  1/6  &  2/6 
Hidalgoa  Wercklei,  strong  plants  ..  ..  2/6  &  3/6 
Kalanchoe  flammea,  strong  plants..  ..  2/6  &  3/6 
Pimelea  decussata,  rosy  red  flowers  ..  1/6  &  2/6 
Polygala  dalmaisiana,  full  of  flower  . .  1/-  to  2/6 
Sollya  Drummondii,  bell-sliaped  flowers  of  a  lovely 
sky-blue  colour . 1/6  to  2/6 
Statice,  choice  varieties 
2/6  to  15/- 
Swainsonia  galegifolia  alba,  a  lovely  plant  with  a 
profusion  of  pure  white  pea-shaped  flowers,  1/6  &  2/6 
Tremandra  verticillata,  bell-shaped  flowers  of  a  de- 
lightful  violet  blue,  very  light,  elegant,  and  free 
« blooming . 3/6 
EVERY  VARIETY  OF  PLANT 
is  in  our  Catalogue .  Send  for  it ! 
CLIBRANS, 
ALTRINCHAM 
MANCHESTER 
Prioe  2/6  ;  Post  Free,  2/7 A- 
The  PINE  APPLE  MANUAL 
By  Contributors  to  the  “  Journal  of  Horticulture 
ILLUSTRATED  WITH  ENGRAVINGS. 
Being  a  Guide  to  the  Successful  Cultivation  of  that  Fruit, 
and  to  the  Construction  and  Management  of  the  Pinery. 
Journal  of  Horticulture  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court 
Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C. 
WARE’S  BEGONIAS 
OUR  GREAT  SPECIALITY ! 
j  We  are  now  supplying  from  our  superb  collection  started 
plants  for  Exhibition  and  Bedding  out. 
WARE'S  DAHLIAS 
Our  collection  comprises  all  the  latest  novelties  and 
standard  varieties  in  Cactus,  Singles,  Pompones,  Shows, 
Single  Cactus,  and  Tom  Thumb  Sections. 
AQUATICS  AQUATICS 
These  are  a  leading  feature  with  us  and  we  possess  a 
great  variety. 
NEW  HYBRID  WATER  LILIES  (Nymphaeas). 
NELUMBIUMS  and  other  WATER  PLANTS. 
All  Strong  Flowering  Stuff. 
Before  placing  their  orders  elsewhere,  purchasers  should 
consult  our  Hardy  Plant  Catalogue,  in  which  six  pages  are 
devoted  to  these  lovely  subjects. 
WARE’S  PENTSTEMONS. 
Our  collection  has  been  entirely  revised.  Every  variety 
constitutes  a  novelty. 
WARE’S  CANNAS. 
Orchid  Flowering  and  other  New  Varieties. 
WARE’S  BEDDING  PLANTS 
Of  all  descriptions— Gf.uaniums,  Fuchsias,  Summer 
Flowering  Chrysanthemums,  Single  Marguerites, 
and  finest  strains  of  Choice  Annuals. 
Catalogues  Tree  upon  application  to — 
THOMAS  S.  WARE,  Ltd., 
Hale  Farm  Nurseries, 
Feltham,  Middlesex. 
,  ■  ——— — ■ 
Ask  your  Nurseryman  and  Seedsman  for 
RICHARDS’  NOTED  PEAT. 
i'he  stock  for  1901  is  exceptionally  fine.  Choice  selections 
1  for  Orchids,  Stove  and  Greenhouse  Plants,  Ferns,  Rhodo¬ 
dendrons,  &c.  By  the  sack,  cubic  yard,  ton,  or  truck-load. 
Can  be  seen  in  bulk  at  London  Wharf.  Immediate  despatch 
either  from  London  or  Grounds.  By  Rail  or  Steamer 
Prompt  and  Special  Quotations  for  delivery  to  any  Station 
or  Port. 
G.  H.  RICHARDS,  128.  Southwark  St.,  London,  S.E., 
and  Old  Shot  Tower  Wharf,  Lambeth,  London,  S.E. 
Letters  and  Orders  to  .Southwark  Street, 
WEST’S  PLANT  GRIP  STAKES.— Everlasting  double-grip 
stakes  for  instantly  staking  all  plants.  Send  postcard  for  Illustrated 
Catalogue. 
WEST’S  PATENT  VAPORISING  FUMIGATOR.— Made  all  of 
metal.  Will  last  a  lifetime  without  wick  or  further  trouble.  Price 
complete,  with  spirit  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 — not  a  chemical  substitute  for  Nicotine,  but  will  make  a 
compound  equal  to  the  best,  if  desired,  at  ljd.  per  1000  cubic  feet. 
Price  7d.  per  sealed  bottle  of  1000  cubic  feet  (6/-  dozen)  post  free: 
quantities  at  5d.  each,  carriage  paid.  Some  other 
WEST’S  patent  GARDEN  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  dip  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 ;  Layering  Pegs, 
1/6  per  gross  ;  Metal  Tree  Fasteners,  for  permanently  fastening  wall 
i  trees,  1/10  gross;  Wall  Nails,  same  price  as  ordinaiy  nails;  Glazing  Staples,  1/6  gross;  Plant  Pots,  also  Pans,  3/- 
•  cast  any  size  (card,  ford.);  Pot  Suspenders;  Pot  Crocks;  Orchid  Baskets;  Garden  Syringe;  Spray  Diffuser, 
for  spraying  insecticide,  <fcc.,  complete,  2/6  ;  Powder  Diffuser,  for  diffusing  powder  on  plants,  filled,  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,  l£lb  tins,  1/-;  Powder  Weed  Killer,  if  not  the  best  and  cheapest  after  trial  money  will  be 
^returned,  1/6  tin,  makes  16  to  50  gallons  ;  Slug  Killer  Powder,  certain  destruction  to  slugs,  <fcc.,  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  (lasts  for  years),  no  seed  should  be  sown 
without  a  dressing  of  this;  Fertiliser,  perfect  plant  food,  from  lb.  tins,  9d. ;  Manures,  <fcc.,  &c.  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.  E.  WEST,  ROUNDHAY,  for  full  Illustrated  Catalogue,  with  hints  on  horticulture.  No  agents  or 
trade  terms,  so  buy  at  the  maker's  low  pricqs. 
“Orchid  Culture,”  third  edition,  postage  3d.  Gives  full  particulars  of  the  cultivation  of  Orchids. 
JJo.  1094.— Vol  XLII.,  Third  Series, 
jo  uinral  fit,  ^orttnultuu.. 
THURSDAY,  JUNE  13,  1901. 
The  Cobbler’s  Garden. 
— 
M AGINE,  if  you  can,  a  low,  ram¬ 
bling  cottage,  largely  composed  of 
heavy  timbers,  and  with  no  pre¬ 
tensions  to  style,  standing  back 
from  the  King’s  highway,  and 
nestling,  as  it  were,  in  the  bosom  of  a 
large,  old-fashioned  garden,  with  a 
giant  Blenheim  Orange  tree  almost  hiding 
the  habitation  from  the  road.  I  daresay 
there  are  many  such  homesteads  that  would  answer 
the  description,  but  this  one  in  particular  belongs 
to  old  Sam  Scripps,  the  village  cobbler  (he  is  never 
called  shoemaker,  though  the  fact  of  his  being  so 
is  duly  recorded  on  a  board  over  his  door),  who  was 
born  under  the  rambling  roof,  and  has  one  wish 
that  he  shall  also  he  privileged  to  die  there. 
About  the  appearance  of  Mr.  Scripps  there  is 
nothing  striking.  It  is  said  that  he  is  the  spit  of 
his  father,  who  was  shoemaker  before  him,  but  as 
there  is  no  one  in  the  district  now  who  remembers 
that  individual,  it  is  a  matter  of  conjecture.  At 
any  rate,  old  Sam  is  a  dapper  little  man,  with 
wizened-up  features,  after  the  manner  of  cobblers 
generally,  and  always  wears  spectacles,  which  he 
h  is  a  habit  of  looking  over  when  talking  to  anyone. 
The  little  lean-to  shop  at  the  end  of  the  cottage  is 
a  strange  mixture  of  horticulture  and  the  leather 
trade.  There  are  three  or  tour  tenantless  benches, 
for  the  time  was  when  Sam  Scripps  employed 
several  hands  and  was  in  a  good  way  of  business — - 
but  that  was  before  the  ready-made  boot  trade  came 
i  n  — and  now  the  old  man  works  alone,  patching  and 
mending'  being  his  chief  occupation.  But  the 
empty  benches  have  their  use,  for  they  are  drawn 
up  near  the  windowed  front  and  support  a  shelf, 
which  in  turn  supports  a  number  of  pots  contain¬ 
ing  some  of  the  cobbler’s  treasures  in  the  shape  of 
plants.  Sam’s  life  appears  to  be  made  of  two 
important  parts — one  is  spent  in  the  garden,  and 
the  other  amongst  the  shoes  in  the  shop,  where,  by 
the  way,  he  is  never  so  engrossed  but  that  he  can 
find  time  to  walk  up  to  the  wicket-gate  leading 
EEADERS  are  requested  to  send  Notices  of  Gardening 
Appointments  or  Notes  of  Horticultural  Interest, 
Intimations  of  Meetings,  Queries,  and  all  Articles  for 
Publication,  officially  to  “  THE  EDITOR,”  at 
12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers,  Fleet  Street, 
London,  E.C.,  and  to  no  other  person  and  to  no  other 
address. 
