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DOUBLE STOCKS. 
In our Experimental Grounds the following varieties of Stocks have proved to be the most worthy of cultiva- 
tion. They arc of various heights , and suitable for the different styles of Gardening for which the Stock is so admir- 
ably adapted. They are all desirable pot-plants , and as a cut flower are greatly prized , both for their diverse 
colours and fragrance. For a continuous succession of bloom, seed should be sown at intervals from the beginning 
of March to the end of May ; the first sowings under glass, the later sowings may be made where the plants are 
intended to bloom. 
Large-flowering German Dwarf Ten-Week Stock, height 1 ft. 
For medium-sized beds either of one colour, or of mixed colours , this is one of the best ; it is of a compact r 
branching, robust habit of growth, and very floriferous. 
d. 
301 16 Splendid varieties 3 6 
302 16 ,, smaller packets 2 o 
303 12 ,, 2 6 
304 12 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
305 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
306 ,, scarlet , „ ,, 2 6 
307 ,, purple ,, ,, 2 6 
308 Splendid white , sufficient for a large bed 
309 „ intense crimson ,, ,, 
310 
311 
312 
313 
314 
rose, very bca utifu l , , , , 
brilliant crimson-rose, new, , 
coppery carmine, ?icio ,, 
sulphur -yellow ,, ,, 
mixed, including the colours named 
Dwarf Bouquet German Ten-Week Stock, height f ft. 
For small beds , edgings, and sectional lines, this is a most useful Stock, dwarf compact, tieatly branched and 
free-flowering. 
315 8 Splendid varieties 2 6 
316 8 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
317 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
318 Splendid crimson, sufficient for a large bed 2 6 
319 ,, violet ,, ,, ... 2 6 
320 ,, white ,, „ ... 2 6 
New Large-Flowering Dwarf Pyramidal German Ten-Week Stock, height \ ft. 
The densely-branched habit, close, compact dwarf growth, and profuse blooming of this fine Stock make it most 
valuable for beds, ribbons, and pot-culture. 
321 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 
322 10 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
323 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
Large-Flowering Globe Pyramidal Giant German Ten-Week Stock, height 2 ft. 
The massive pyramidal flower-spikes of this Stock, generally 18 inches long, with blossoms 2 $ inches in diameter r 
snake it remarkably effective in large beds, mixed flower borders, shrubberies, and on vine borders. 
327 12 Splendid varieties 3 6 
328 12 ,, smaller packets 2 o 
329 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
324 Splendid purple, sufficient for a large bed 
325 ,, brilliant rose ,, ,, 
326 ,, crimson ,, , . 
330 Splendid crimson, sufficient for a large bed 
331 ,, purple „ ,, 
332 ,, white ,, 
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New Robust Rocket German Ten-Week Stock, height 2 ft. 
A very distinct new class, of robust growth, and fine branching pyramidal habit, profusely covered with welt 
formed flowers. 
333 10 Splendid varieties 3 6 
334 10 ,, smaller packets 2 o 
335 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
336 Splendid crimson, sufficient for a large bed 2 6 
337 ,, violet ,, ,, 26 
338 ,, white ,, ,, 26 
Earliest Autumnal-Flowering German Stock, l£ ft. 
This is a most valuable Stock, coming into bloom in A ugust, and continuing in flower till destroyed by frost. 
Sow in March, and plant out in May. 
339 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 
340 6 ,, smaller packets 1 6 
341 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
342 Splendid white, sufficient for a large bed ... 26 
343 ,, rich purple ,, ,, ... 2 6 - 
344 ,, carmine ,, ,, ... 2 6 
Large-Flowering Imperial or Perpetual German Biennial Stock, height ft. 
This splendid branching Stock, if sown early, is most valuable for autumn blooming, and when sown in June or 
July, is matchless in its effect the following June, and continues /lowering throughout the season. 
345 10 Splendid varieties 2 6 
346 10 , , smaller packets 1 6 
347 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 6 
348 
scarlet 
2 6 
349 Splendid violet, sufficient for a large bed ... 2 
350 „ white ,, ,, ... 2 
351 ,, dark blood-red, a new magnificent 
variety 2 s. 6d. & 3 
Brompton, or Winter German Biennial Stock, height 2 ft. 
A fitie robust branching Stock, which should be sown in June or July to flower the following season. 
352 12 Splendid varieties 3 
353 12 ,, smaller packets 2 
354 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 
355 Splendid purple, sufficient for a large bed... 
356 ,, scarlet 
357 ,, white 
New Hybrid Brompton, or Winter Giant Cape German Biennial Stock, height ft. 
This class is characterized by its pyramidal spikes of bloom ; and should be sown in June or July. 
358 6 Splendid varieties 2 6 
359 6 „ . smaller packets 1 6 
360 Splendid mixed, sufficient for a large bed... 2 6 
361 Splendid scarlet , sufficient for a large bed ... 
362 ,, purple „ ,, 
363 ,, white ,, ,, 
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Covent Garden Intermediate Stock, height 1 ft. 
This Stock is of a fine dwarf habit ; it is extensively cultivated for the supply of Covent Garden Market 
during May and June, and is largely used in furnishing jardinets, window- boxes, flower-beds, etc., during " the 
London Season." Sow in July or August. When sown early in Spring it is a valuable plant for 
a utumn flowering, 
364 Splendid scarlet is. Sc 
366 ,, purple is. & 
366 Splendid 
367 
white is. Sc 2 
mixed is. Sc 2 
