WRECK OF THE S.S. TASMANIA

STRUCK THE ROCKS AT TABLE CAPE.

Passengers and Crew in the Six Boats—Two Soats Still Un accounted for.

The Steamer Disappears witn a Plunge.

Splendid Discipline on Board- No Panic.

Tab Second Mate's Story.

Press Association — By Bleclrio Telegraph

Gisborne, July 30—9a.r0. The s.s, Tasmania is ashore at Mania Peninsula. Thirty passengers were landed in the first mate's boat. 100 a.m, Two more boats, Nos. 2 and 4, have landed at Mahia with 68 passengers. The Captain's boat has also arrived here. There are still two boats to be accounted for. 10 5 a.m. The seeoLd mate's boat, with thirty passengers, has just arrived, and another smaller boat is in sight making for the port The passengers state the steamer struck about 11.5. Everybody was taken off into the boats, and splendid order was maintained, there being no sign of panic. The boats stood by the steamer for about two hours, when the Captain gave the order to make for land, and they separated, the second mate's boat being last to leave thß vicinity, and as it did so ibe Tasmania was seen to make a plunge and disappear entirely. The boat had a rough trip to port Tidinga of the three other boats are anxiously awaited, but it is believed they will be safe. Gisborne, 15 p.m. The following telegrams have just been received :—" There are two men outside of the hanging on to a capsized boat." Later—" Six men are supposed to be drowned at Mahanga.—Stewart, Mahia." Wellington, July 30. Messages received from Wairoa and Gisborne by the Secretary for Tele- j graphs state that the Tasmania was l wrecked at Table Cape last night. She j struck a rock and disappeared in an j hour. Ail the crew and passengers are ; believed to be safe. A heavy south-' east gale was blowing, with very thick weather. The agents here state that assistance is being sent from Napier. A telegram received by the Post office from Gisborne states that the Tasmania is a total wreck. All the passengers and crew were placed in the six. boats, two have arrived at Gisborne besides one at Mabia, leaving three missing. The mails are probably all lost, A telegram from Wairoa says the only communication with Mahia is by Mr Ormond's private wire from the telephone office and nothing can be got through, as Mr Ormond's people are too busy looking after shipwrecked people.

THE SECOND MATE'S STORY.

Mr Nicholson, the second officer, whose boat, with some thirty people on board, was the first to reach Gis bornej states that the steamer arrived off Gisborn© about 4.3D yesterday after noon, after a fair run from Auckland through a heavy sea encountered after passing the East Oape. There was a heavy sea running into Poverty Bay, and the steamer hung about for some hours awaiting the chance of communi cation. Wind and sea, however, showed nq sign of moderating, but in creased, and between 8.30 and 9 o'clock the Vessel was put to sea, and dodged about. At last it was decided to pro ceed to Napier, and about two hours after leaving, or shortly after 11, the steamer struck a rock at Table Cape, Mahia. The second officer says it # was his watch below at the time. He was awakened by a heavy crash, and hastening on deck found the skipper on the bridge, giving orders to man the boats. Water waa then rushing into the" ship, and a heavy sea breaking alongside, but the steamer main tained a fairly upright position, and sat steady on the rock on which she had grounded. Splendid discipline was maintained, and there was not the slightest appearance of panic. The passengers had time to dress hurriedly, and they assembled on the deck, and quietly waited their turns. Everyone was supplied with life buoys. The heavy sea tunning made launching the boats and rafts somewhat difficult, and no one was allowed in them until they were in the water, but everybody was safejy trans ferred to the boats by means of the ship accommodation ladder. The rafts were not required to be used. The boats then stood by close to the steamer for two hours, when the captain gave the order to make for land. Mr Kicholson, finding himself with a big boat heavily loaded, depmed it unwise to approach the shore tili daylight, and hung about in the vicinity of the steamer. Suddenly, about 2.15, they saw the Tasmania, upon which up to this time the lights had been burning brightly, make a plunge bow first and completely disappear. Mr Nicholson shortly afterwards decided 1o head for Gisborne, and with a fair wind but a heavy sea, reached the port in safety. THE LATEST. Wellington, July 30—115 p.m. The passengers are all safe. The small boats missing contain the crew. The Tasmania was insured for about £27,250, but the amount may have been increased since the recent alter ation. It was the custom of the Com pany to insure half the value and take half the risk thepjielvei,

The Colonial Premiers.

(G'.ej'mouth Star.) Proclaim it from your housetops, and write it in your 1 ooks, Colonial Premiers hung their hats on English nobles' hooke. The fetea and lionising were something to remem'— E'en (Gladstone ceased his chopping and spoke a word to them. The cableman assures us they were feasted to the nines, With frozen Romney Marshes, and best Victorian wines. Queen cakes and Princes sponges, Royal rolls and aweet rusks too, And tho' the cable's silent a fair modicum of dew. The Queen's Maids boiled the billy, King Richard cried cooee. And the Premiers, proud as peacocks, brought their mugs and had some tea. The Maoriland contingent were delighted when the Queen Examin'd them minutely, and not a flaw was seen. The cahletnan's an able man, but take my quiet tip, We'll hear the news, he died at last, with "Premiers " on his lip. Unceasing and assiduous he fill'd our auxious ears With items such as, "Lord Muckhigh, shook hands with the Premiers." The Premiers were cheered to-day, the Premiers took tea Among the roses with the Duke and Duchess of Seemee. The Premiers were entertained by Admiral Seafar, The Premiers took great interest in an English man-of-war, The Premiers this, the Premiers that, says Mr Ooates, " Bedad There's only two things for it, close your ear holes or go mad." SEQUEL. " Your joking Mick " ! Good faith I'm not; it'a gospel truth I've said, The cable's smashed, and what is worse the cableman is dead. He held out till this morning, went off as in i a dream, With some soft vhisp'ruigs on his lips that sounded like the Prem.— And co he's dead ! I knew it; why, anyone might know No mortal could withstand the etraiu and live ; I told you so. H.S. Ahaurft, July 22, 1897.

COURSING.

The third meeting was held on Mr J. McDowell's property on Thursday. Hares j were very scarce, and the ground waa very j hard indeed owing to the continued dry weather. The Champion Stakes fell through owing to want of entries. The final of the July Stakes could not be run off as darkness came on, and the owners agreed to divide. Mr (}. J. Neill acted as slipper, Mr M. Healey as judge, and give every satisfaction. July Stakes. fikst bound Mr A. Lee's fm b Putchwoik, by Darkie— Yorkshire Las?, beat Mr W. Patching's blk d Ebony Lass, by Darkie—Yorkshire Lass. Mr W. Shearman's f and w b Ivy Leaf, by I/anhoe —Rose, beat Mr 0. Weedon's w b Miss Wood's, by Razzle Do zscle—Lizzie Woods. Mr M. Kane's f and w b Fire Bell, by Carbine-Belfry, beat Mr T. Roaches blk d Spring, by Snifler—Lasa, SECOiND ROUND. Ivy Leaf beat Patchwork. Fire Bell a bye. FINAL. Mr W. Shearman's f and w b Ivy Leaf and Mr M Kane's f and w b Fire Bell divided the stakes. First Round — Patchwork led Ebony Lass several lengths and never gave him a chaxce. Mias Woods just led Ivy Leaf lo the hare and turned when the latter got in and took sev<ral turns just before puss escaped. Fire Bell led Spring and after a give and take course ended in a win for Fire Bell. Second Round. — Patch worth led Ivy Leaf, and after Patchwoik turned Ivy Leaf took possession of the hare and iun up a good score, never giving her opponent another chance. Fire Bell th*:n ran a bye. Owing to the darkness the final could not he run off, and the owners agreed to divide.

The Palmyra Islands.

PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. New Yokk, July 28. The New York Herald publishes a statement to the effect that Great Britain has occupied the Palmyra Islands, which Hawaii claims as a dependency. Received Wakapuaka July 30, 9. a.m. Guardian Office 9 50 a.m. Washington, July 29 It has been officially explained by the authorities t>t Washington that Britain's occupation of the Palmyra Islands has existed for nine years.

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Wanted. WANTED, Tidy ReVprcUble Si 1, ogf about 15 year?, assist house work i.i small family. Apply Mail Office. 7 181 __, . AGENT Waned in Ashburton for the new dress chart " Acme Lightning Fitter." Apply Mrs Cambridge, Dress Hutting School, First Floor, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. 7 182 I7IRESH Oysters, Flounders, Crayfish, . Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by J-xpresa To-night.—Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 7 183 ABSOLUTELY PURE, therefore best. Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it, aud be convinced. Sold by all leading store keepers. 7 162 BRAN, BRAN. 4s6d per bag; reduction by t!:e tou. Blue De-went Potatoes 5a 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bbos. TOP~THAT COUGH by ueing Flowers Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from stoie keepers, or at H A. Flower, the leading Confectioner, EastStieet. 7 163 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 44 FTIHOSE who are married may also have a 1 pleasant recollection of ihe Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Buirstow's. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's QPECIAL f«r Two Weeks. —During the kJ Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcorn's for 8s 6d. Style and Kit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. STOCK Taking Sale..—French Serges 1% 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, 10_-d, worth double.—W. H. Collier. WELDON'S Ladies' Journals for June, Social Christianity (B. P. Hughes); Saved and Kept (Meyer); The King of Schnowers (Zangwill) ; Mrs Prisciila Hunter, Overruled (Pansy); Bessy Name (Mrs Word); Victoria 1837—97, beautifully illustrated la 3d.—H. M. Jones. LADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—-W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line ~d "Souths' Tweed Overcoats, ai sizesi only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds. Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., East S roet. ANTED ~KNOYVN^French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 63, worth 2i 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; siiicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 ANTED KNOWN — Lalies 7"^ ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair ; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap Kale. 7 42 WAKTfID Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Ueparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mosgiel Tw^ed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eaat Street. WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of ( 1 dies garments made to order.—-Mitchell j and Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleye, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap Bale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 FUUND —Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. BUTCHER'S BOOM, BURNETT STREET. mHE SOMERSET MBAT MART-the X Oldest Butchery in Ashburton—again in the Contest of the Survival of the Fittest — asks old friends and new ones for a fair field and no favour. LAMB, the First of i the season, with GREEN PEAS GIVE NT IN. Sides of Mutton from Id per Ib. Dairy Fed Pork, Sausages, and Small Goods of our well known quality, 7 184 W. J. SILCOCK. " THE LADFs LAST STAKeT" THE above heading has no reference to gambling whatever, either in the way o f playing a quiet game of whist for penny points and threepence on the rub, or of wagering a pair of four-button gloves on the four-oated senior outrigger championship. It is the title of an old comedy by Colley Cibber, in which the heroine apostrophises her teapot as follows ;— "Tea! Thou soft, thou sober, sage and " venerable liquid ; thou female tongue " running, smile-soothing, heart-open " ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose "glorious relish I owe the happiest " moments of my life, let me fall "prostrate." This invocation was somewhat high-flowD, but the same ideas flow through the minds of thousands of women of New Zealand when they reflect on the health, economy, comfort, and satisfaction which has been their lot since Sukatura Tea was introduced. The testimony of the people cannot be disregarded or ignored. Suratura holds its high reputation because its " Strength," "Flavour," and "Quality" never vary. It is grown, not made ; it is not blended with India or China teas ; and the gardens where it is produced arc noted as being less subject to climatic changes than any other in the tea-growing zone. Hence the superiority and unchanging merit of SURATURA TEA, JOHN ORR & CO., agents. P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturday A.U Communication® carefully attended to. ' 5 160



Synopsis op New advkrtisements. T. Bullock—Cottage for sale. Wanted—Girl. E. G. Crisp—Re claims against late D MLoCormack. Wanted —Agent for new dress chart. I). Thomas —Executors sale. Somerset Meat Mart—Lamb, first of the season.



fsJM yThe Hit oC«SOll.**« parilla. At this ■Bt ■-v?"^r^n warm am* c" Hl^|^ bilitating days are with us, BflLt >^H there is noth j^^Bc^^^^H in S Ayer's Sarsaparilla to )Vn Put new life it ' w \1 It sweeps away TjJ \l the dullness, -jM lack of appe. %%L ACER'S |c^ Sarsaparilla, PREPARED BY OR. J. c. ayer & co-. s-o*e». Jj^jj* *;5; Ayer^'pill'C'Mild "but Effective, Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using haa neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozmi Tea they will be . a'iafied Try the No 4 afc 2/4. 'tis superb You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozra Tea, it w pure and reliable-John Qn * Co., bolt Ag at*



D. 'I nj in as. m ___ ' "FURS,' FURS, FURS. GRANGE HALL. SATURDAY, JULY il, 1897. •>, IMPORTANT SALE OF FURS. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Jas. Mmith ana Co., Sydney, to Sell by Public Auction ok the above dates, A MAGNIFiCENT ASSORTMENT OF TA3MAMA.N & AUSTRALIAN FUBP, —Comprising— RUGS, in finest Taamanian Opossum, Tasm^man Wallaby, Australian Ring tail, and Silver Grey Opossum. HEARTHRUGS in great variety. MATS in every kind of fur. A VERY LAR^E AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' WEARING APPAREL. GOLF CvPES MUFFS VICTORIAS FOOTWARMERS BOAS BUITHRFLYOAPBB BAGS VIOTORINES. Rarest Tasmanian Opossum, Kangaroo, Wallaroo, Wallaby, etc., etc. BUGGY RUGS, TRAVELUNG RUGS, BEDSPREADS, etc. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. These Goods are all tinned by the Mimosa tanning procesß s and are ABSOLUTELY MOTHPROOF. Very successful sales of these Furs have been recently conducted in Dunedin, Ohrist church, etc., etc. Sale at 2 p.m. ~D. THOMAS, 7 176 Auctioneer. ] XECUTOKS' SALE. LAND, CROPS, LIVE & DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, & SUNDRIES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr William Miller, of Hiads, near Maronan, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, aa above,— THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE & DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, & CROPS, as follows :— 9 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES and their Harness. 1 Hack, Spring Trap & Harness, 2 Three" furrow Ploughs, 2 Drays, 2 Sets' Hirrows (tire-leaf and four-leaf), Disc Harrows, Quantity of Harness, Port-, able Wh re, florse-powerlutermediate Chaffeutter, Corn-crusher, 2 Hornsby Reapers and Bindeis, Buckeye Reaper and Binder (new), Cambridge Roller, Feed Boxes, Empty Bags, 2 Riding Saddles, 9 Horse Covers, 5 Cart Saddles and Britchiuer, Sheep Skins, Potatoes, 500 Bushels Ova (seed and feed), Wheat, Bran, Flour, Garden Tools, 106 Crossb;ed Ewes (a grand line), 29 Fat, Sheep, 4 Pigs, 4 Cows, Bull, 2 Steers, 4 Young Cattle, 20 Tons of Splendid Oat Sheaves. A large number of small Tools & Sundries too numerous to particularise. Also, FURNITURE, DAIRY UTENSILS, FOWLB & DUCKS. Also, 1 Kf\ ACRES 0F GROWING WHEAT, LOU and AQ ACRES OF OATS, Oa Land rented from Hackthorne Estate, giving promise of a heavy yield. The land upon which this crop is growiag is first-class. ALSO, By instructions received from Messrs Kirk Bros., Legatees, THE FARM, Containing 210 * °»«■ 210 Being R.S, 27695, with First-class House, Stable and Loft, and other Out buildings. The land has never been over-cropped, and is now in first-class order. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Luncheon Provided. No Reserve, ""* D. THOMAS, 7 180 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ?lbakTng saTjeT "AT ALFORD FOREST. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4,• 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mb L. C. Bimler (who, having sold his farm, is about to leave for the North Island), to Sell as above, the Whole of his i Live and Dead Stock, consisting of— I 4 HORSES. 1 Light Draught Stallion, Forest Jack. 4 Head of Cattle. 75 Merino Ewes in Lamb. j Dray and Frame, Spring Trap & Harness, I Single-furrow Plough, Set Harrows, Qianti'y Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Quantity Hay and Potatoes. Also.—The Whole of his Household Furniture, and Sundries, too numerouß to mention. " ! Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. Kxbra Entries for this sale can be made with Mr Bitn'er, or R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 175 Auctioneer. Put lie Notices- FO~B SALIS "' COTTAGE and two Sections well situated at Allencon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLQCK, A LL Persons having Claims against the i late Daniel McCormack are requested to' send same immediately to the Trustees, care of E. G. CRISP, 7. 179 Solicitor, Ashburton. WANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Uhil drea's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. OEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's , XV Stock-taking Sals will last for fourteen | day? only. Now's your time to buy,



1 ,^_^_ Business Moticea __^___ DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHJBUBTON. Loarus Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Ashburfcon Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., onj Fkid>yb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari uz Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and Go, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and do, Ohrisfccburch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Kot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures m- to b ™g t0 iaform my Rakaia Clie»*B and others that I 'have appointed Mr W. Baroook as my Agent in the Hakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Athburton GREAT REDUCTION 7n PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONS = PURE_SEEDS. — T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. ! I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description o SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26!bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14f lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel; also, best OLOVERF, dressed » y my own machines, the purify of which must be seen to bo appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Et®. D. THOMAS, ASHBUETON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my bands for SALI either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, Tv^INE, OlL^anS" I 1 BANDING MATERIALS The best quality on Sale, * DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. THE WAVEKLEY WHERLS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO.. INDIANAPOLIS, U S.A. IMGBMIOUS CONSTRUCTION -IRESULT, - BEAUTIFUL FINISH.j . . ■ — a. eicya x* c, ML-A/JCJERIAJL. THE BEST. THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN WOKIiMLANSHIP BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. J?KIOJB RIGHT* J^OHN ORE" AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 9 THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ia determined to Slaughter the folllowing Linea :—• Men's Best Kip Blucheis, pegged, lid, usually 8s 9d. Girls' strap shoes.all sixes, 3s 6d, usually 6s 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps la 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lice Boots 7s 9d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, largo size, 6a 9d, übuaily lla 6J. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies 1 Slippers iv odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beat Button Boots 12s 6d, usually j 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' | Felt Slippers Is per pair. Ladiei 1 Carpet Slippers, leather solos, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boofca 23 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do nob despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS «•' JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON,



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS.' SEEDS THAT ARE SUKE TO GftOW. FLETCHER BROS., "Tt^BOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. %£& VEGETABLE SEEDS OR TWELVE PACKE.S FOR 2t 6d. SO VARIETIES. 8O VARIETIES. &S FLOWER"SEEDS SfciS 100 VARIETIES TO (HOUSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES AND INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT.



BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing; "Tender and true."—This beaa combines the best features of the two types (Dwarf French and Scarlet Kuuner). It crops earlier than the Runneis, and has all the dtlicale flavour and quality of the Dwarfs. The pods are very long, narrow, pulpy, brittle, and very fine in the gram. They are borne very freely from the bottom to the top of the haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The abundance of handsome pods strikes e\ ery one who ccc& them. Awarded a first class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain, Per packet 6d. CABBAGE.—•' Lamb's Earliest of All."— A variety introduced by us a few years ago, and since then it has become generally grown for an early crop for market-carden pur poses, jdted in private gardens. It grows a beautinfl conical-shaped head, few outside leaves, and comes in about ten days earlier than Early York. The quality is very fine, and for early sowing for summer use it is superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet 6d. Mr Charles vvyeth, Woodlands, Bays— " For the last four years I have grown your Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage, and I find it the best I ever grew. This year I bad some 8000 planted out, and every one was fit for exhibition." "Blair's Phenomenal."—The raiser of this superior cabbage classes it as a second early or main crop variety, coming into use about the same time as Enfield Market, but for quality and appearance, when growing and cut for market, is superior in every way, and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency to tun to seed, a thing much deßired in cabbages. Per packet 6d. Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir mingham, says—•' Blair's Phenomenal with me is the finest market-gat den cabbage I have ever seen, I have been cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every appearance of cutting them for six weeks more, and all from one sowing;",,,, PEAS—"BbvDb. Stuart."—The high opinion we formed of this new pea in our r.rial grounds has been upheld by all who have tried it, and we have received many testimonials of its fine qualities. Its hibit



of growth, is dwarf and sturdy, growing übout 15 inches high, and does tot ne«M sarily • equire staking, thereby commending itself to all glowers of peas. It is very prolific, and carries one mass of pods from top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green color, with a quality of flavour seldom found in other kinds, and, undtr favourable grow* ing, the pods wiil carry from eight to twelve peas of a large size. Per Packet le. "Sir Harry Atkinson."—This magoii* cent variety has become very popular, and although comparatively new on the market;, the demand for it extends all over th« colony. Ita habit ia branching, growing in great abundance large green slightly carved pod?, packed with deliciously flavoured peal of enormous size. Its tendency ie to spread or stool oat, and we cdvise that sowing be made thinly and somewhat wide apart. Grown thus it will produce pods luxuriantly from the bottom brunches to the very top. Height 3£ffc. Per packet 6d. ONION—" Early Goiden Glow."— This ie a variety of Australian origin-, and as showing how highly it wae appreciated where it was thoroughly known, the raiser never had *ny to spare for outside markets until quite recently | all he had saved of each crop being purchased locally. It is confidently recommended !o maiket gardeners and others as one of the Earliest, finest shaped, s'nd best keeping varieties ever introduced. Per packet Is. CUCUM BF R --• • Japanese Climbing."— A white variety of thiß novelty, which but been greatly run upon for the last two seasons. Ihe white variety is now offered for the first time in New Zealand, and hav ing all the qualities of the green variety it strongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. LETTUCE (Cabbage)—'' Zealandia."— Ihis new variety is of unu-ual size and solidity of head, with but little inclination to run to seed, as is the case with most lettuces. It, is of a ready blanching habit, is crisp, and of exce'lent flavour. Jor market gardening or private use there is no lettuce grown io give the general satisfac tion Zealamlia will, and for a saleable lettuce it ia very supeiicr. Per packet 6d.



A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBUBTON iJSI. CBBIMCBUECB. Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimrno and Blair's Standard Seeds



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