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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26416, 21 March 1947, Page 8

GARDENING JOHN D BAN THE GEORGE STREET GARDEN SPECIALIST (Right Opp. Arthur Barnett), Phone 13-175. CHOICE BULBS OF QUALITY FOR YOUR SPRING DISPLAY. BEAUTIFUL HYACINTHS, rich in colour ' and perfume.. . . . 12 SELECTED NAMED VARIETIES, local. " grown, large bulbs. The finest collection in New Zealand, for 27s 6d; "ENGLISH IRIS,’’ large bulbs, local grown; In beautiful Blues, Yellows, Purples, etc. Choice cut flowers. Only 5s doz. ” TULlPS.’’—Stately “ Giant Darwin,” a superb mixture of choice named varieties; local grown. Buy now. Only 5s 6d doz. “ TULIPS."—" Giant Darwin,” for stately blooms; in 24 beautiful colours. Buy now. Only 7s 6d doz. “ANEMONES.”—Colourful “ Scarlet Emperor ’’ and “ Blue Bonnet." 2s doz. "IRIS RETICULATA.”—Dainty early flowering; Violet and Gold; dwarf variety; scarce. 5s doz. IRIS.—" Imperator.” popular; beautiful. Blue; easily grown; local bulbs. Onlt--3s 6d doz. “ FREESIAS.” Beautiful sweet-scented. Hybrids, in choicest shades. Also Giant Cream “ Burtoni.” All 2s 6d doz. " RANUNCULUSES.”—” Giant Florentine,” for a display of delightful colours; large bulbs. Only Is 6d and 2s doz. '• \ “ CROCUS.”—” King of the Blues,” “King of Stripes,” and large Purple; huge bulbs, 2s and 3s doz. Popular “ Herald of Spring.” SOL D’OR, Golden Jonquils, popular; early flowering, scented. Buy now. Only Is 6d doz. NARCISSI. Choice Red and Orange Cups. Named varieties. Well worth growing. Is, Is 6d, 2s bulb. “BATHS FLAME,” popular, early flowering; Orange Cup Narcissi. Only 5s doz. LACHENALIA.—“Aurea,” Orange Yellow, 2s 6d doz. “ Pendula,” beautiful Coral Red, 4s 6d doz. “ SPARAXIS,” showy colours; easy to grow. Only Is 6d doz. Buy now. CALL AND INSPECT THE DISPLAY . At the* POPULAR GARDEN SHOP, Opp. Barnett’s, In George street. NEW SEASON’S SEED. EXHIBITION POLYANTHUS: Our reselected Gold Medal strain. A prizewinner everywhere; Large blooms of deep substance and fine texture; large trusses; wide colour range. 2s 6d per packet. “0.D.T.” COLLECTION OF SWEET PEAS: A specialty. Contains twelve (12) varieties all' of which are supreme on the Exhibition Table and at the same time are favourites for garden decoration. '4s 3d posted. Half collection 2s 3d posted. SWEET PEAS: Full colour blend: a galaxy of glorious named varieties * Is per packet. ANTIRRHINUM: Our splendid collection of six (6) semi-dwarf named varieties for 2s 3d posted. LETTUCE IMPERIAL 615: Grow this special winter wilt-resistant strain 8d per packet posted. TRY US FOR YOUR VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEED REQUIREMENTS. BULBS. TULIPS lor Spring display: Our usual highest quality stripe-free bulbs. Superb Mixed .. 6s 6d per dozen. Named Varieties .. 7s 6d per dozen. A. collection of thirteen (13) lovely named varieties for Bs. RANUNCULUS .. AND ANEMONES: Arriving shortly. . . . Book your order Now . . . . . . Stinton's world-renowned Australian-grown bulbs. None better. Is 6d per dozen, £0 for 5s 6d. 100 for 10s. ROXBURGH HARDY PLANT NURSERIES (Brian M. Jeffery, Proprietor),- • HORTICULTURAL SPECIALISTS. - P.O. Box 34, Roxburgh. If you would have the best in your garden, plant the best, and give them the best of care: all the flowers you have most admired have been produced by flower-lovers who have done just that. IVORY BROTHERS, LTD. Otago Representative: Brian M. Jeffer.v, P.O. Box 34, Roxburgh. Sole New Zealand. Agents for: BEAN High Pressure Spray Pumps; BEAN Grading and Sorting Equipment; BOLEN'S Garden Tractors; BRISTOL British Track ’Type Tractors; DOBBIN’S Portable Power Sprayers and Dusting Appliances; : GRAVELY ; Garden Tractors and Mowers. SPRAYING MATERIALS: ■ Volck Spraying Oil;- Orchard' Brand Arsenate of -Lead; D.D.T Sprays; “ Detrisan 75" Derris Dust (extensively used for dipping sheep); Sulphurs, etc. Information supplied on application. Bulbs wanted. ULBS WANTED. Citizens are asked to save all Daffodil, Narcissi, Hyacinth, or Bluebell Bulbs they can spare for the Boy Scouts and Cubs of Dunedin, who will plant them out on the City Reserves on a date to be arranged. Please phone 10-316 1 and leave address, and arrangements will be made to have the Blubs collected. DUNEDIN AMENITIES SOCIETY, A. C. Cameron, Honorary Secretary, jQUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, In Conjunction with THE DUNEDIN GARDENING CLUB, Will hold AN EDUCATIONAL CLASS, x In the Y.M.C.A. ASSEMBLY ROOM, Moray place. On TUESDAY, MARCH 25, at 7.45 p.m. Subject: “DAHLIAS." Speaker: Mr J. PASSMORE. All persons interested invited to attend. JAS. E. MILBURN, Secretary. ARGYLL NURSERIES, C. A. MCLAUGHLIN Gardens Corner, Dunedin, N.E.I POLYANTHUS, Argyll strain; giant flowered, in rich orange, brown, and yellow shades; 2s 6d dozen. POLYANTHUS, Tango Supreme; in all the new art shades; 2s 6d dozen. CARNATION, Enfante de Nice; this is the world’s finest strain of bedding Carnations; 2s 6d dozen. ICELAND POPPY (Argyll); this strain of Poppy has no rival in New Zealand for colour, size, and vigour; in all the rich red and pink shades: Is 6d dozen. Seed, Is 6d packet. GROW ONLY THE BEST. Postage Extra I > LACK LEAF 155.—Announcing the J most sensational insecticide introduced for many years. It is a straight nicotine in powder form for the commercial spraying of apples and other fruits. Combines with other sprays and gives an efficient non-wash protection against codlin moth, leaf hopper, and other pests. Its use reduces the number of sprav applications. Obtainable in 3ib packets from ROXBURGH HARDY PLANT NURSERIES. Horticultural Specialists. P.O. Box 34. Roxburgh. SCILLA Siberica; novelty Hyacinth-like spikes of Gentian Blue; 3s 6d dozen; 50 12s 6d, posted—Griffiths Ltd. Mt Eden. Auckland. IRIS Winter Flowering Tingitana Bulbs; Sky Blue and Gold flowers; 2s dozen; 100 13s, posted.—Griffiths Ltd.. Mt Eden, Auckland STRAWBERRY Plants; Cook’s or Melba's Certified Roots; order May delivery; 100 8s 6d, posted.—Griffiths. Ltd. Mt Eden. Auckland. AUTUMN Catalogue posted free otj request. Special issue featuring latest Bulb and Seed Novelties—Griffiths Ltd Mt. Eden Auckland. .. ■ ANEMONES and Ranunculus: immediate delivery Giant flowering strains: dazzling colourful blooms; 5s 100, posted.—Griffiths. Ltd.. Mt Eden, Auckland. BULBS. 100 assorted, for autumn planting: eight different named varieties; 10s posted. Griffiths, Ltd., Mt, Eden, Auckland bKisLSIAS; new coloured shades; mixture Reas. Violets, Blues Oranges; 2s 6d a dozen; 50 for 9s 6d posted —Griffiths. Ltd . Mt Eden. Auckland 'IULIPS. Darwin, in superb mixture; immense, exquisite blooms; 7s 6d dozen:.so Bulbs posted for 25s —Griffiths. Ltd . ML. Eden, Auckland.