B. S. WILLIAMS & SON’S 
NOVELTIESINSEEDS, &c. For 1390. 
Sold only in Sealed Packets bearing our Trade Mark. 
NEW ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED BERT. PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, ‘ FIREFLY.” 
(McGregor’s Favourite. ) This is a beautiful semi-double variety, of very robust 
and vigorous constitution, The habit of the plant is very 
Awarded First Class Certificate by permet Ho seis fine and symmetrical, and it is exceedingly free flowering. 
dead eed ee ce : pine ae it “its The colour is of a deep crimson, niet more intense in 
ee ee shade than Meteor. It comes very true from seed, and will 
— and will ete std Haren Er Seen s lower be found most serviceable for achilles decoration, 
ar ery ; 
It may also be grown as a pot plant, and used for table Per packet, 3s. 6d. 
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. 
ie gs aie oe ene. e have much pleasure in being able to offer, through 
er packet, ls. the kind f 
e kindness of the Comte de Germiny, seeds of this splendid 
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIAT A, ‘EMPRESS. ” strain, which has the reputation of being the finest on the 
Continent. It invariably takes First Prizes wherever ex- 
is is a very fine semi-double variety, similar in habit oe The flowers are of immense size and substance, of 
and seustitskion. to Firefly. The colour is a delicate pink of ery brilliant and varied colour, beautifully tigred and 
a pleasing tone. Itis very suitable for conservatory decoration. sa Bry and contain a fair proportion of self colours. 
Per packet, 3s. 6d. Per packet, 2s. 6d. 
EARLEYS’ HARDY ‘CURLED SPROUT. 
This new variety was raised by Mr. Aiea pened ore well-known horticulturist of Ilford, from whom we have purchased 
the entire stock, who describes it as follow “ A cross between the Brussels Sprouts and Kale, Scotch Curled. The latter 
was crossed with Brussels Sprout pollen. This has averse a robust variety with true Brussels Sprout habit, the foliage oe 
midway between the two parents ; the sprouts also partake of the curled habit of the seed-bearing parent. It is extr mely 
hardy, carrying its robust, green foliage until late spring, and is destined to fill up the gap (often a kee one) betwee late 
els Sprouts and early Summ er Cabbage. Being devoid of the roughness of Scotch Kale when cooked, and entirely free 
from the strong taste of Sede niet its flavour is peculiarly original and pleasing. The t thick-stalked dense crowns 
very materially to its merits.” Seeds now offered were grown direct from the plants produced by the cross-fertilise 
Per packet, 2s. 6d. 
THE NEW GLADIOLI, “SNOW-WHITE.” 
The raiser describes it as follows :—‘‘ It is the best white Gladiolus ever grown. The flowers are well formed, and have 
a paper whiteness we have never seen in any other sort. The flowers are of exceptional substance, lasting a —o length 
of time when cut. Every bloom on the spike can be used individually for cut-flower work. The spikes are of good size, set 
solidly and perfect, with the florets from bottom to top. The petals are gracefully recurved, and, in many cases, beautifully 
rains, and hot t sunshine without iach colour, we have never seen its equal. It is not good one ‘week and stained with pink 
and purple the next, like all the other ont eckorsea 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. 
VICTORIA & PARADISE NURSERIES, UPPER HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. 
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SALES BY AUCTION 
ESTABLISHED AND — IMPORTED ORCHIDS 
EVERY WEEK AT HIS GREAT ROOMS, 
mo ISI NG SiR COVENT GARDEN, 
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