Junel20, 1901. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER 
513 
RIVERS’ 
FRUIT  TREES, 
Roses,  Vines, 
FIGS,  ORANGES, 
AND 
Orchard-House  Trees. 
A  LARGE  AND  SELECT  STOCK 
ALWAYS  ON  VIEW. 
ILLUSTRATED  AND  DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOGUE , 
Post  Free,  8d. 
THOMAS  RIVERS  &  SON, 
SAWBRIDGrEW ORTH,  HERTS. 
HARLOW  STATION,  G.E.R. 
BEDDING  BEGONIAS. 
ALL  OUR  OWN  RAISING.  per  100. 
SINGLE,  mixed,  started,  out  of  pots  ..  ..  20/* 
».  >•  ,,  in  pots . 25/- 
,,  to  colour,  out  of  pots . 30/- 
..  .  >,  in  pots  ..  ..  ..  ..  35/- 
DOUBLE,  mixed,  started,  out  of  pots  ..  ..  30/- 
>>  ,,  in  pots . 35/- 
,,  to  colour,  started,  out  of  pots  ..  60/- 
•  >  ..  in  pots  ..  ..  65/- 
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distance  apart ;  the  foliage  should  be  stout,  thick,  and 
of  a  dark  green  colour  ;  the  appearance  of  the  plant 
generally  should  be  indicative  of  vigour  and  health  ; 
but,  above  all,  there  should  be  no  trace  of  the  dreaded  I 
rust  or  disease.  On  all  the  preceding  points  we  invite  | 
inspection  of  our  plants. 
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salmonjink  ..  . 3/6  and  5/- each 
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for  cutting  .  ..  ..  l/.  each  I 
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good  shape,  highly  fragrant,  vigorous  grower,  and  a 
profuse  bloomer  .  . 1/6  and  2/6  each 
MR.  R.  H.  MEASURES.  —  Crimson  -  scarlet,  large! 
flowers  of  good  substance  . 1/6  and  2/6 1 
MISS  JOLIFFE  IMPROVED.  -  Delicate  pink,  a 
grand  variety . 1/6  to  3/61 
MRS.  CLIBRAN.— A  glorious  variety,  ground  colour  a  j 
lovely  reddish  rose,  each  petal  being  edged  with  pure 
white,  beautifully  fragrant,  non-bursting  calyx,  and 
a  continuous  bloomer . 5/- and  7/6  each 
MRS.  LEOPOLD  DE  ROTHSCHILD.— Large,  well- 
formed,  salmon-pink  flowers,  nicely  scented,  free! 
bloomer . 9d.  to  3/61 
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bright  crimson,  a  vigorous  grower,  and  possessed  of 
a  non-bursting  calyx . 5/-  and  7/6 
ROSE  RIVOIRE. — Coppery  yellow,  suffused  rose,  a! 
charming  flower . 1/6  and  2/6 1 
STORM  KING. — Verv  large,  pure  white  ..  ..  9d.  [ 
VISCOUNT  BOYNE.— Soft  shade  of  scarlet,  slightly 
streaked  white . 1/-,  2/6  and  3/6 
WILLIAM  ROBINSON. —Large,  well-formed,  rich 
scarlet  flower  . 9d.  to  3/6 
WINTER  CHEER.— Brilliant  scarlet  ..  ..  1/6  j 
For  all  other  varieties  see  our  Carnation 
Catalogue,  post  free. 
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for  Orchids,  Stove  and  Greenhouse  Plants,  Ferns,  Rhodo¬ 
dendrons,  Ac.  By  the  sack,  cubic  yard,  ton,  or  truck-load. 
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THURSDAY,  JUNE  20,  190L 
T^e  National  Rose  Society. 
Z  HE  whole  character  of  the  campaign 
^  is  altered,  was  the  news  flashed 
home  from  S.  Africa  when  Lord 
Roberts  assumed  the  command. 
That  intelligence  was  soon  con¬ 
firmed.  Instead  of  acting  on  the 
g1  defensive,  and  being  shut  into  places  where 
they  were  besieged  by  the  Boers,  and  when, 
apparently,  Kruger’s  (reported)  threat  that 
he  would  drive  the  British  into  the  sea  seemed 
likely  to  be  realised,  and  we  seemed  to  be  living 
on  sufferance,  an  offensive  campaign  was  initiated, 
and  a  grand  march,  rivalling  that  to  Candahar,  was 
performed,  and  the  war  carried  into  the  enemy’s 
country.  I  think  we  may  in  the  same  way  say 
that  the  character  of  the  operations  of  the  National 
Rose  Society  have  undergone  a  great  change. 
Admirable  as  the  Crystal  Palace  is  as  a  place  of 
exhibition,  sheltered  for  both  exhibitors  and  exhibits 
from  the  evil  influences  of  our  variable  climate,  it 
still  had  many  disadvantages. 
Firstly  the  society  occupied  a  dependent  position  ; 
it  was  not  master  of  its  own  arrangements,  but 
had  to  submit  to  whatever  might  be  the  wishes 
and  eccentricities  of  the  directors  of  the  company. 
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 — i.e.,  not  a  chemical  substitute  for  Nicotine,  but  will  make  a 
compound  equal  to  the  best,  if  desired,  at  lid.  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 
trees,  1/10  gross ;  Wall  Nails,  same  price  as  ordinary  nails ;  Glazing  Staples,  1/6  gross  ;  Plant  Pots,  also  Pans,  31- 
cast  any  size  (card,  ford.);  Pot  Suspenders;  Pot  Crocks;  Orchid  Baskets;  Garden  Syringe;  Spray  Diflhser, 
for  spraying  insecticide,  Ac.,  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,  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  (lasts  for  years),  no  seed  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.  E.  WEST,  ROUNDHAY,  for  full  Illustrated  Catalogue,  with  hints  on  horticulture.  No  agents  or 
trade  terms,  so  buy  at  the  maker’s  low  prices. 
“Orchid  Culture,”  third  edition,  postage  3d.  Gives  full  particulars  of  the  cultivation  of  Orchids. 
For  several  years,  for  instance,  the  German  Gym¬ 
nastic  Society  held  their  annual  lete  on  the  day  of 
our  exhibition,  and  the  transept  was  filled  with  all 
sorts  of  contrivances  by  which  the  members  could 
exhibit  their  prowess;  then  on  another  occasion 
they  were  driven  into  the  concert  room,  dark  and 
miserable,  because  the  directors  had  tilled  the  usual 
space  allotted  to  us  with  an  exhibition  of  carriages ; 
while  on  another  we  were  driven  out  of  the  Palace 
altogether  because  his  Majesty  the  Shah  of  Persia 
was  to  visit  it  accompanied  by  the  Prince  and 
Princess  of  Wales,  and  as  a  consequence  the  exhi¬ 
bition  had  to  take  place  in  a  tent,  which  was  so 
low  and  stuffy,  and  so  crowded  with  visitors,  that 
when  the  distinguished  personages  arrived  there  the 
flowers  were  nearly  all  faded  and  open-eyed. 
Moreover,  the  society  was  dependent  on  the 
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. 
No.  1095— Vol  XLLL,  Third  Series 
