A Bote on Sweet Peas

Few flowers have attained to snch popularity as sweet peas. Indeed, at the present time, if we bar roses and carnations, they are really first favour ites ; nor is it surprising when we consider tbt many lovely varieties now obtainable. They, in fuct, have been wrought up to a degree as near per fection as can well be imagined, or, for that matter, that need be desired. As proof, were such re qairpd, of their popular favour we have only to look at the prize schedules of the numerous flower shows being held at this season to find that thsy are specially pro vided for, and before this appears in print they will have a show or exhibition all their own at the Crystal Palace, and it m*y be interesting to Btate that this is really a bicentenary celebration, bo that the novelties in tweet peas that have made auch a favourable impression in the floral world of late belong to a somewhat remote period. In America no less than in this conn try these delightful flowers occupy the position of honour ; indeed, our friends on that side t i the water are perhaps more enthusiastic over them than we are, and to a gentleman named Mr W Atlee Burpee is due the credit of having introduced many novelties of merit. Tke revival, if we may so call it, of the sweet pea is, in our opinion, a great gain to the gardening, and more especially the amateur public, because in these are found in happy combination all the characteristics of a beautiful and valuable plant, which may be described as exquisite form, delicious fragrance, and colours to suit all tastes ; and what is of considerable importance also, the price is reasonable and cultivation simple. Looking over a large colkctiou of these peas lately with a view to selecting a few of what we considered the best, we could not help expressing the opinion that varie ties are being, or soon will be, overdone. Indeed, the numerous colours and shades already introduced are somewhat bewildering when the question of choice arises, and to assist those of our readers who may be interested in the matter, we append a list of what we consider

A GOOD DOZEN.

Aurora, white, flaked and striped with bright orange~3almon. This

strikes us as a really good fancy variety.

Biuthing Beauty, soffc pink and lilac, one of the sweeteßt; a beautiful blend of colours, especially pleasing.

Captain of the Blues, bright purplish blue, a large flower and worthy of the name it bears.

Countess of Powis, a pretty orange, suffused or shaded with light purple, very effective.

Countess of Cadogan, a lovely sky blue, very handsome.

Emily fiokford, a pale shade of blue or lavender.

Lady Grisel Hamilton, a lovely shade of pale lavender.

Lady Penzsince, pale bright rose, an exquisite variety, and one that com mands general admiration.

Meteor, bright orange salmon with pink wings, a very pretty combination.

Othelio, a rich purple maroon, large flowerg, b- bold colour, and extremely telling in a collection

Pricna Donna, soft pink, large flowers, a real gem, and a ladies' favourite.

Queen Victoria, a soft or pale yellow, shaded purple, a lovely tint, and a large handsome flower to boot.

Sadie Burpee, the finest white we have yet met

Salopian, a kind of indescribable blend of crimson, red, orange, and scarlet, and certainly one o! the grandest varieties in cultivation.

Venus, another striking combination of salmon and rosy pink, a warm colour and very pleasing.

Although we could name many more fine things, we find we have already exceeded the stipulated dozen, and as those enumerated will be quite as many an most of oar readers will be able to find room for, we will close the list — Scotsman.

The Home General Election.

We understand that it has practi cally been decided by the Cabinet that barring the occurrence of some unfore seen contingency, the General Election shall be heid towards the end of next October. There are many circum stances which combine to make thu. decision a wise oae. "We may fairly assume that by October the war will be practically, if not formally, at an end, and it is right that when that stage is reached the verdict of the country should be taken upon the struggle, China is the one factor which might, as far as can be seen at present, disturb the calculations of the Government with regard to the disso lution— The Globe

WOODLAND MRLODT.

By Andrew Bullion. I love to wander throagh the wood When days are bright and long. Or ISe beneath my favourite beech,

And listen to the song Tbat conies from humblest bush around,

And from the tallest tree ; Oh, it Is sweet when days are long, This woodland melody.

The linnet from yon slender spruce Send* forth his thrilling note, Eat mellow comes the mavis song From yellow speckled throat; The cuckoo from the batesb bough Oallß louder for her love, And nweeter still in brighter sphore The lark sings far above

Old thoughts come back again to me, The dreams of boyhood's day, When I have run through this same wood And chased the hours away. 1 little recked tba birds that sang— The hearfc was lighter then That now so often craves to have A brief respite from pain.

THE ASHBUETON GIIAEBIAS: WET)Mm>At, BIFfEMBBa 12, 1900

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1> pti J&Ktraet. Under the distinguished pfttronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affaire through the Cousul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma afc tho Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and , Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract '.n the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order tbni these crude oile aiuy not be taken, OUR PURJS VOLATILE BUOALYFE EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of tho PrussianO-ovorumen to be of perfectly pure origin, as pc information forwarded to us through th Oonaal at Melbourne, March 8, 1878, w bate:— It is proved by testy by the Medical OH en of the Umvoraifeba at Bonn and Oreifawald Prussia, ttnd reported by Dr.Hohulz.Profaßsot of Parmacelagy,.fvfeßop, and Professor Die Mossi&i', Disector af the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aid freed of aoids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plan. All crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, Among the turpenainee, which ire abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so flailed Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their delcieaoy in pungent odour— which our prodaotj tbe only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through trie prosenue jf acids. to By their taste, tho result of the contracting tendency of resist and tonnatea. if these crude oile, so-e led eucalypti extracts, are applied by miwta »in cases of croup, bronchitis, dipht'*:M», internal infiamationa, dysentery, ';c, the con sequences are most appa 1 -nc. For safety sake ask always for B£*i>Bß & SON'S EUCALYPTI RXTBAC':. - S&nfi'uta* Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & foONS.



TO LiST, Centrally Situated, rjlWO Upstairs Rooms, in the new Victoria JL Buildings, adjoining the Arcade; rental, 10a 6d per week T. BULLOCK. '/ TO LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable j dwelling house of five rooms, etc, , thereon, situated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. T> UILDERS will find it to their advantage j X 3to get estimates for Ironmongery from ! Hardley Bbos. 4 Cough Cure, WahoOj KoolibaL Beit je nic t :nr »c Dwito Cv



AH HONEST MEDICINE FOR LA GRIPPE George W Waitt, of South Gardiner, Me, gays—• I hive had the worst oougb, cold, chilis and grip, and have taken lots of trash of no acoount but profit to the vendor, Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is the only thing that has dona any good whatever, I have used one bottle of it, and the chills, cold and grip h&ve all left roe. I congratulate <he manufacturers of an honest medicine.' For 69 a by Ashburton Drug Company SHEARMAN JBRO-". have larga star Loasby 3 Wahoo, BenjaiKic Gum, Eoo'ibah, and Cinnamon Cure HARDLEY BROS, Ashburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well linking »c moderate rat 8,



'»<> LET /COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of sfx Kj rooms, with verandah, Bituated on Wakaaai Road. Posßsasion can ba given °!l!!! k T BULLOCK TIHWALD FOR ~ALF, (\(\ AORBB A A \){J ACRES UXJ A short distance below the the Tinwaid Railway Station, originally part of Graham'a Farm, the property of Mr T Hiokman If desired it can be divided into two allotments, making 45 acres each T^ULLOOK^ ■ fOB~SALB~" A FARM of 265 Amea. Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly n English grasses. For terms and particu are apply to T. BULLOOK, Agent. " FOE BAL.b r," TOWN PROPERTY, WELL SITUATED IN BURNETT STREET, Being Section 461, containing J Acre with Dwelling House of Six Rooms and Scullery, detached wanhhouse, ©to, thereon, the pro perty of Me J. H. Pauling. rfiHIS not having been disposed of by X Auction, offers are invited for the purchase of same; The owner is dethrone of a quick sale as he is leaving tor the Nort.L> Island. Terms and full awnculars famished. Ti BULLOCK GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE A* DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POMCY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Bird's-eye View of Growth of Oice. FUNDS, 1878  £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,535. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, sa y Si _"The only institution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony oi New Zealand. . . Although the operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it a useful lesson." J J. H. BICHABDSON, 21 Commissioner.



H. M. JONES. H. M, JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. OKA AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes f r o m 3s 6d per 1000 j 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box. PIANOS OHGANS. 44 payments of &\ each will purchase a splendid ovarslrnng, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this before you bay elsewhere. Organs from lCs per month; Pianos from 20s per month. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Just arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'p, Silvertown, Wisden's, CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden's all caiß, Duke's, Union, Hearoe's and other?. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden'u, Craven, Match, and Practice Balls; H...M. TO N E S . ' GOOD NEWS FROM THE FHONT. ttruger learns that tlie British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa, WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that wo give Justice to our Customers in nil our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have alao just received a choice shipment, per the s s Bangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late oJf Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITUBE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. ! Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per gg" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order. Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from, Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and ] Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' aizes and prices Buchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Oarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Abcadjs. Hew Zealand insurance Company. HBTABLIB hTd " L. _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THIFBEMIEB AND~TOALTHIEBT COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTID FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE MISKS. ALBO,- R2SKS ON GROWING CROPS, EERK HlflG. MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRSN'i RaI 1 EW. HAJNMBR . 4GENT (



W. STRANGE] Sole Pabtneeß and 1 , COVJ£JKI>ALIfi Pkopbietobb.' »—_-»-: x;—————— ———— THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know thaj Our Monster Stock-taking Sale IS =N 0 W ON = AT CHEIBTCMUBCH. A T this GREAT SALE tt is our Custom, every year toSAOKIFIOB the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO !-Because, you see, room has»;to 'be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE, la order to effect as complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT, Even plain Household Goods, such as Calicos and Cottona generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and sell. GOODS OF FASHION The same remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Exquisite London and Parisian MOD L MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dresses and press Goods for Sveniog Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of whioh Mußt be Sold for what they will Brinj?, ac we never carry over auch goods from season to season* fJuibe possibly you may exclaim,, on reading the above, «OH, I AM. »O SOBRY!" But I live so far away from Christchurch I canto get there to attend the Sale. That doeßn't,matter in the least, since you can do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH XJS BY POBT if you can't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to geb a Sale Catalogue (they have been, weU3oirculated already, bub if you haven't) gob one we will send you one Post Free on application.) Having gob your Catalogue read It carefully through (you will find it) really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements ps plainly as possible, enclose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to vale of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Foat or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to pleaae you at though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Out of the precise line you want ws will send the Neatest Thing to it, and if you are nob satisfied then, we will return you your money DON'T MISS TH! CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure &XTBAOBDINART BAUGAINB. I THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON I August 3i» 1900 STRANGE~~&~COMPANY, CHKISTcmiKOH. -ir—— ■ wnmmmmm.vm<mxurmmm Garden Tools % Garden -Tools OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mow rs JL&wn Mowers Cheaper Thau Any Other House SPaDES- FORKS, TBflf ELS, BAKES, HOES, SCYTHES- Fowl Netting Fowl Netting 10,000 YAEDS JUST LANDED. COMB EABLY £81) SECURE TOUB BEQUIREMENTS W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND C^AL MERCHANTS AGENTS ROYAL INSURANCE 00. ~~~ SMOKE ONLY NEW _ w _VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO, BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "EIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANTJEE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS Orderß received b/ tfE£ll&X>l^A.NX>l&l& BBOH, jLiLmtteiV., DAVID THOMAS, OR Tl-lJfci JM.at. FAKMBKB 00-OPKBA.TIVE J ASSOCIATION OF CANTKRBURY, Limited., OANTEEBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUOE &XPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOU E Sectary.



SPRING G 00 D S. NOETHCOTE & HEFFORD ARE now Showing Their First and Newest Arrivals in SPRING NOVELTIES. Ladies' Fisebus Lace Ties, Ladies' Silk Ties, Bows and Gollarettei, Black Black and White Effects in Silks, Satins, Sateens, and Lustres BEAUTIFUL BLOCSJS MATERIALS. New Sailor Hats, new Fancy Hats, new Khaki Hats, new Hat Band* Child's new Pinafores in Silk and Nainsook New Millinery in latest Ohifion Trimmings, and large lot of Spring Floweri New Laces, new Embroideries, new Lingeries A Large Shipment of Ladies', Misses' Children's and Gents' Boots and Shoes, specially bought from a leading Manufacturer (see window in Ba«t Street) Household Requisites for renewing «* the brightness of the Home " at th« "Spring Cleaning"—New Oarpetu, new Door Mats, new Hearth Rugs, and Door Slips New Lace Curtains and Tapestry Hangings and Fringes NEW BLINDS IN ALL MAKES. Have also opened a first class lot of Men's Felfc and Straw Hats, speciallj made for ue, suitable for Squatter, Farmer, Artisan or Labourer. • A*/ NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE OORNEB, SPRING GOODS. MELLOR'B ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE -— , — "^TLm^t' M I I ■ ■?*■■ 111 j> I —EjcV ' I** jj» m mar mmmamm mm m M^^m X-..J ■■'"" i mi' 1 ■ HH~^Ba^i4&sffl»^^2£&£S^^B HTHE only Up-to-date Boot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try fclie ♦•ZiA.LAHDIA BEANB, Every pair guaranteed 1 Remember our Price s the CHEAPEST, and our Sto< the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little Money, |the be sure you GO £0 I\/fC 1T T OTJ'^t ZEALANDIA 8001 STORE, fPANORED BTHEPT, ftSHBUBT3N THE NEW AUTOMATIC KNITTER. ANDREW ORR TTAS been appointed SOLI AGENT for the above Mttohines. Orders now taken for delivery Ist March. Will Knit a Pair of Socks in 35 minutes, Stockings in 50 minutes, A Child of 12 years of age is able to work it. For further particulars apply to the Agent; ANDRE W ORR. "THOUSANDS DEINK UNBLENDED HON DAI LANKA CEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA AND ARE ENJOYING PURE TEA AS THEY NEVER ENJOYED BLINDS ARE YOU ON THE LIST? Agents—Shearman Bros., Carson & Son, Gooch and Co., Ashburton, and J. Gudsell, Tiawald.



LARGE IMPORTATION OF WALL PAPJfIES- I HAVE just received {ex s.s. Paparea) a Shipment of the NEWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to which I invite inspection These papers are exceedingly rich in design and colouring, People desirous of decorating their rootni later on, may chose their Hangings from the prttsont full Stock, and I will lay them aside until required. J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT BTBEET. Artists' Mater*! Dspdb. MISS BESSIE" SIMMOfIDS. MUSIC Seller and I'eaoher of the Violin, Mu«io*l instruments of eve*, deaorip lion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Mualo andSongaby every mail. Firat-olass Quad riiie Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany MONEY WT3JTm~~~ I HAVE Trusb Moniei for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on FIBOT Mostoaqi at lowest current rater. DAVID Z4NDER, Tarcred «**■*»* MISS W SIMPSON, Te»7h"erTf Piano, forte, Havelook Street, Bast B«lt, wishes to notify that ahe has a firat'claas Quadrille Band available for Draws, Wed* ding parties, Concerts, and Social*. For Terms k etc , apply to D. Leitih, Burnett Street. _. 7 17 OWING to 9, great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, end to avoid, removing and atorin a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Bobbm Alcoen. FIOR Ranges, Register Grates, and Mantelpiece! try Hahdley Bros, who offer special inducement 6o purchasers Large stocks now to hand. | "IT Lit Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon XX. Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, andßeajaman Gum—at J T Cooo Hton keeper G. JE SON, PRAOriOAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TT AS REMOVED to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J, SEALY & CO. Eiist Street. "gTmeddins "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street, INVITES particular attention to his Stock of Goods especially auitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS, Of every description Garden Spades and Rakes Garden Hoes and Forks, Dutch Hoes, Garden Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, etc, etc. India Robber Hoee Pipe. ;» TOOLS ! TOOLS ! TOOLS ! In Carpenters' and Farmers' Tools I i_ have the best selection la Ashbortou County, at my well known prices, which are the lowest. BUILDERS* IRONMONGERY Of every description, at) bedrockprfces, ncluding Locks of all kinds, Hinges, Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER CRATES, MANTELPIECES, etc. AGENT for the following Makers • GANGES :-Shaddock's Obion. Banlng' ham's Zealanma, Scott's Axlas, Crown Iron Works Chaxmjnge Storrier'a Champion, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to suit everybody. BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, &o. Dont' forget a penny saved is a penny gained. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOB ZHB ONLY BKLIABLE BHIET POLISH IN THK WORLD. li/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pio feisloaal Lanndreis, sayi:—lt ia the best 7 have ever vied. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure, Win Mothers and SiiUrs try it) and save your strength, temper, and patlenoe Once tried, always nsed. Sold in Tint at" SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB k GO. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHRBL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." SAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee saperior Bicycles, I have use o ened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAOftRS, & ROADSTERS in all fizes and all fitted with the eve* lasting G*J detachable Tyre* " THE KA.MBJL.EIt.', Jj AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Eaey. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESv D. THOMAS.