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Page 126 - varying from the size of a pea to that of a walnut, and
Page 191 - SWEET PEAS A SPECIALITY. No Flowers give so much cut bloom at so little cost and trouble if treated as instructions sent with each Collection.
Page 189 - the works, Carriage Paid in the United Kingdom for cash with order
Page 191 - THE BEST TOMATOES, 3d. per packet of 200 Seeds. THE BEST CUCUMBERS, 6d. per packet of 10 Seeds.
Page 191 - Kingdom. They also contain very useful cultural instructions. Mr. SYDENHAM'S Bulbs and Seeds were represented and gained First Prizes at London, Birmingham,
Page 162 - FOR Many of the more popular and well-known Orchids are included in the This cannot possibly be avoided without materially increasing the
Page 163 - there are also many that are omitted, the book, which, in the interest of the numerous small growers, is not desirable,
Page 189 - and Seal bears the Trade Mark, which is the only guarantee of Genuineness. Full directions for use are contained in
Page 162 - months, when making growth, porous, and whenever the compost becomes dry give the plant a good soaking.