Page 3 Advertisements Column 1

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20354, 10 March 1928, Page 3

GARDENING ADVERTISEMENTS. GLADIOLI. GLADIOLI. WE HAVE EXHIBITED SOME WON- * DEREUL VARIETIES. The Evening Star's report of February 22 states; "Never have such delicate shades in Gladioli been arrayed for public inspection. The way these shades have been brought out is a positive revelation. The subtle Salmon Pink and Apricot Shades were most noticeable.” OUR NEW CATALOGUE IS, FREE. As a number of varieties are limited to two or three bulbs, immediate ordering is advisable. Onlv For One Week Longer will we sell our'ENGLISH IRISES at Half Catalogue Prices. RHODODENDRONS. . We are landing. 265, the Choicest Varieties, from John Waterer, Sous and l Crisp. IMMEDIATE INQUIRIES SOLICITED From REILLY’S CENTRAL PRODUCE MART. LTD., Dunedin. limited, 10 OCTAGON, DUNEDIN. SUPPLIERS OF “STANDARD” SEEDS. For SMALL AND LARGE GARDENS, Bulbs full stocks, all varieties. Inspect shop display. OUR BULB CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. Plant now for Winter use: Broccoli, Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Leeks, Celery, Brussels Sprouts, and Kale. Just Landing: PALMS AND ASPIDISTRAS. ACCEPTABLE GIFTS. INSECTICIDES FOR DESTRUCTION OF ALL PESTS. XTEW, HARDY, RICH, VELVETY CRIMSON BROOM, “ DOROTHY WALPOLE. The richest-coloured Broom known. Hardy and froe-flowering. More attractive than any of the coloured Brooms yet seen. 10s Each, Posted. MONCRIEFF & STEWART, LTD. . Gladioli and dahlia show Daily at MONCRIEFF & STEWART’S. Order your Bulbs and Plants from Specimens in the Window. WE GROW OUR OWN BULBS. _ Grown ARE OFFERING A SUBSTANTIAL PRIZE For the Best Four SPIKES OF GLADIOLI, from Bulbs procured this year at MoncriefE and Stewart's. Call and get particulars. MONCRIEFF & STEWART. MARCH is the Best Month in the Year to SOW DOWN OR RENOVATE YOUR LAWN. Our Mixture is composed of the FINEST GRASSES PROCURABLE, which will stand the action of all weathers, and give a FIRST-CLASS LAWN. MONCRIEFF & STEWART, LTD. SHALLOTS AND GARLIC procurable now from our stock.—MoncriefE and Stewart. Ltd. VTEW DELPHINIUMS. —Giant flowered and exquisite shades: sow now; 2s od packet.—Moncrieff and Stew f art. TULIP BULBS. —Choice named Imported Dutch BULBS; 5s per dozen; only a few left. —Moncrieff and Stewart. GREEN IXIA BULBS; 5s per dozen. Mixed Ixias, all shades; Is 6d per dozen, postage extra.—Moncrieff, Stewart. ■VTARCISSI (Double). —Orange Phoenix, JIN Golden Phcenix, Butter and Eggs; 3s 6d per dozen. Silver Phcenix, 5s per dozen, postage extra. —MoncriefE and Stewart. PLANT NOW —Anemone, Ranunculus. English Snowdrops, Crocus, Freeslas, Crown Imperials. MONCRIEFF & STEWART, LTD.. Seedsmen and Plant Merchants, IS6 Princes street. Dunedin. Dunedin gardening club Meets Tuesday, 13th March, 7.45 p.m., T.M.C.A. Rooms. Subject: “Bulb Diseases Under the Microscope," by Mr H. T. Trcvena. All bulb growers cordially invited. P. Nelson, hou. sec. I^ m SWEET PEAS: large Pictorial Packets, containing 12 distinct named varieties; choicest colours; 2s 6d packet.—Colin Johnston. . LAWN GRASS; richest evergreen; specially prepared to withstand extreme heat or cold ; sow now.—Colin Johnston. /'I LADlOLl.—Dunedin’s Premier CollecV.T tion now on display. Order now for delivery in season; "00 named varieties: all bulbs guaranteed “ Grown in Dunedin. ’ Colin Johnston. FIBRE FOR BULBS: For growing Bulbs in bowls- needs no drainage; simple to use. —Colin Johnston. ("IROWN IMPERIALS. —Enormous Flowering Bulbs; a gift of Nature; very limited supply ; 5s 6d each. —Colin Johnston. TULIPS : Lovely mixed Rainbow Tulips. 5s dozen; genuine Darwins, mixed, or In colours, 7s 6d dozen. —Colin Johnston. SCARLET WINDFLOWER : Brilliant dazzling red ; very showy ; delightful in effect; Bulbs. 5s dozen. —Colin Johnston, specialist. HYACINTHS : Pinks, Reds. Blues, White, Cream, Yellow, and Mixed; guaranteed sound bulbs; limited supply.—Colin Johnston. _____ ANEMONES, Ranunculus. Freesias, Crocus (all colours), Sparaxis, Autumn Crocus. Kerins, all bulbs N.Z. crown. —Colin Johnston. f'JY CHOICE MIXED BULBS, Including OU the best varieties for decorative work; a wonder mixture for 7s. posted.— COLIN JOHNSTON. Specialty Seedsman. 12 water street, Dunedin. 10m (DUTTON’S SEEDS; always reliable; stale )5 seeds destroyed every autumn. —Dunedin Fruit Mart, corner Princes-Carroll streets. 10m ANEMONES, French Chrysanthemum ; flowered for spring display ; 3s per doz. Rennie's Nursery, Green Island. 10m EANUNCULUS; Giant French ; for early summer display : 3s per doz.—Rennie’s Nursery, Green Island. 10m PLANT NOW: Glorious, Brilliant DELPHINIUMS: Is Cd packet; magnificent range of colours, mixed. —Skene's, Ltd., Stuart street. _ (JWEET PEAS for Autumn sowing ; 12 dlsO tinct Spenser varieties, separate colours, for 2s 6d.—Skene’s, Stuart street. PLANT NOW : Brilliant Showy Ranunculus and Anemones; wonderful range of colours: 2s 6d dozen. —Skene's, Stuart^ptreet. PLANT NOW -. Crocus, Tulips, Ixias, Narcissi, Hyacinths, Select Bulbs, Gladiola, **The Bride."—Skene’s, Stuart street. SOW NOW : Siberian Wallflower, Perennial Gaillardias, Giant Pansies, Anemones. Ranunculus, Stocks, Autlrrihinums.— Skene’s, Ltd., Stuart street. WHEELBAND’S FAMOUD WEED KILLER keeps paths, drives free from weeds; cheap, effective.—Skene's, Ltd., Stuart street, Dunedin. GATE’S DISINFECTANT POWDER for Poultry, Nests, Houses. Birds; nothing batter ; large tins, Is 6:I.—SKENE'S, Stuart street, Dunedin. 10m EOSES, splendid Show Bloom now on ; Inspection Gladioli invited ; orders booked. Donaldson's Nurseries. Leith Valley. Dunedin. ATOMOL DUSTS and HAND DUST GUNS The latest and most effective method oi dealing with blight on all kinds plants, fruu trees, vines, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. —Mansons’l garden tool specialists. 185 Princes street. ORNAMENTAL FENCES, Gate*. Garden Arches. Edging, Trellis, Seats, Roller, Wheelbarrows, quality Lawn Mowers aun Garden Tools; all kinds Repair Work.— Mansons’. 185 Princes street. Works; 21)3 Crawford street. 'Phones 12-UOe nd 13-

Nearly c very citizen of London _ has seen tnc Lord Mayor’s great mace of eighteenth century construction, and the sword with pearl-embroidered scabbard, presented by Queen Elizabeth, but very few know of the existence of th e Lord Mayor’s “ crystal sceptre,” which dates hack more than 1000 years. This ba?an of the city’s chief citizen is 18in lung and made of crystal The shaft is spiral, inlaid with gold, and lias a gold coronet with pendant pearls, nncut rubies and sapphires. Before there was a King of England this was thp staff of office of the ruler whom Londoners elected each year During his year of office the Lord Mayor handles it onlv twice, once on his admission at the Guildhail os Lord Mayor, and again when he hands over the office to his successor. For the remainder of the year it is guarded by the City Chamberlain.