ALPINES AND NATIONAL SERVICE.
ITo THE EDITOR OT THE " SPECTATOR."] you be so very kind as to let the public know that I am a large grower of alpines ? This year, my seeds from Miss Wilmott and M. Carrevon have come up with exceptional success. I am very anxious to sell what I do not require for two patriotic objects,—viz., the Red Cross (of which I am a vice-president in Yorkshire) and the National Service League, two good causes in which I am deeply interested. Will the public help me by sending me orders ? On hearing from any lady or gentleman a list will be sent, and I am offering my selections. Orders from 2s. 6d. to £1, carriage paid, with full directions.
I reared for my own Abbey walls several thousand plants last year, and they have almost all lived and done well. I have got seedlings from all parts of the world, and all are healthy and have been started without heat to ensure good constitutions. It will be most kind if you through your valuable columns will make these facts known.—I am, Sir, itc.,