B. S. WILLIAMS & SON'S 
NOVELTIESINSEEDS, &c, For 1890. 
Sold only in Sealed Packets bearing our Trade Mark. 
NEW ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED BERT. PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, “ FIREFLY.” 
(McGregor’s Favourite. ) This is a urea yas semi- eo a of vey robust 
Awarded First Class Certificate by the Royal Horti- ~~ —— ners pe a a PP ag nen teat - 
cultural “Gotiety, September 25th, 1888. This attractive The oe my ee ir ee exceedingly ree flowering 
and beautiful variety of Beet is quite a distinct and new al "hg c rai "lt ae Seer nes ae ee = 
departure, and will prove a great acquisition in the Flower 1ade than Meteor. It comes very true from seed, and will 
’ be found most serviceable for conservatory decoration, 
Garden. It is very effective when used in ribbon borders, &c. 
t may also be grown as a pot plant, and used for table 
decoration. The leaves are of a rich bronzy crimson colour. 
narrow, arching, about 6 to 8 inches long, and fold inwards, GLOXINIA a" GOUVILLE ” STRAIN. 
resembling in habit a narrow-leaved Draczna. 
Per packet, 1s. 
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, “EMPRESS.” 
is is a very fine semi-double variety, similar in habit 
and constitution to Firefly. The colour is a delicate pink of 
a pleasing tone. It is very suitable for conservatory decoration. 
Per packet, 3s. Gd. 
EARLEYS’ HARDY “CURLED SPROUT. 
This new variety was raised by Mr. William gens the well-known horticulturist of Ilford, from whom we have purchased 
the entire stock, who describes it as follows :—‘‘ A cross between the Brussels Sprouts and Kale, Scotch Curled. The latter 
was crossed with Brussels Sprout pollen. This has sidinad a robust jarake with true Brussels Sprout habit, the foliage being 
midway between the two parents ; the sprouts also ge of the curled habit of the seed-bearing pe rent. It is extremely 
Per packet, 3s. 6d. 
We have much pleasure in being able to offer, through 
the kindness of the Comte de Germiny, seeds of this splendid 
ibited. The flowers are of immense size and substance, of 
very brilliant and varied colour, beautifully tigred and 
spotted, and contain a fair proportion of self colours 
Per packet, 2s. 
Brussels Sprouts and early ‘Summ r Cabbage. Being aevoid of the roughness of Scotch Kale when cooked, and e entirely free 
from the strong taste of Brussels sibess its flavour is peculiarly original and pleasin The thick-stalked dense crowns add 
very materially to its merits.” Seeds now offered were grown dire t from the plants produced by the cross-fertilised pod. 
Per packet, is. 6d. 
THE NEW GLADIOLI, “SNOW-WHITE.” 
The raiser describes it as follows :—‘“‘ It is the best white ESAS ever grown. The flowers are well formed, and have 
rs are of exceptional substance, lasting a remarkable length 
of time when cut. Every bloom on the spike can be used individually for cut-flower work. e spikes are of good size, set 
crisped. en 
half of the lower petal. A faint line of purple extends about half-way through the lower petal. For withstanding dews, 
rains, and hot sunshine without changing colour, we have never seen its equa 
and purple the next, like all the other light-coloured Gladioli we have ever seen. It comes just the same each year, and 
week after week.” Per doz., 2ls.; each, 2s. 
Illustrated Seed Catalogue for 1890, now ready, gratis and post free. 
VIGTORIA& PARADISE NURSERIES, UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
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