For vegetable SEEDS, 
SEE PAGES 36 to 47. 
FOREIGN ORDERS- 
Secds, Ac., for transmission abroad, selected and packed with the greatest possible 
care, according to the nature of the goods, and shipped to any part of the world. 
Cheques to be crossed “ London Joint Stock Bank.” 
Post-office Orders to be made payable at KING’S ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. 
N,B,—ln ordering Flower Seeds from this Catalogue, it will be sufficient to quote 
the marginal number affixed to each article. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES FOR 
IS'7’8. 
1 CANDYTUFT, TOM THUMB (NEW WHITE). — A very dwarf variety, of 
compact growth, &om 4 to 6 inches in height; flowers of the purest white and of great 
substance. Sown early it will commence blooming in June, producing its large even flower 
heads in succession till winter destroys the plant; invaluable for edging or margining 
purposes. 6d. per packet. 
2 DIANTHUS, EASTERN QUEEN AND CRIMSON BELLE.-These two 
beautiful forms of the popular D. Heddewigil are most distinct and pleasing. Eastern Queen is 
beautifully marbled, the broad bands of rich mauve upon the paler surface of the petals are 
striking and pretty. Crimson Belle is of a rich vivid crimson lake colour ; flowers of good 
size and substance, finely laciniated, the packet containing both colours. 2s. 6d. per packet. 
3 ESCHSCHOLTZI A MANDARIN.— a new and distinct variety, the outer side of the 
petals of a most brilliant orange-crimson the inner side rich orange, very showy, with petals 
of good substance. 2s. 6d. per packet. 
4 GODETIA, ‘‘ LADY ALBEMARLE.” — splendid novelty, the result of a cross 
between G. Whitneyl and G. LIndleyana; awarded a First Class Certificate by the Hoyal Horti- 
cultural Society, the flowers are the largest of the genus, being nearly four inches across when 
fully expanded, and of an intense carmine-crimson colour, the petals being shaded towards the 
edges with delicate lilac ; it is quite hardy and attains a height of about 1 foot, of erect branch- 
ing habit, throwing out its richly coloured flowers in remarkable profusion, which retain 
their beauty and freshness during a long period. 6d. per packet. 
5 MIGNONETTE, MILES’S NEW HYBR ID SPIRAL.-Habit dwarf and 
branching, producing erect columnar spikes, six inches or more of which are covered with 
fully expanded blossoms of a much larger form than hitherto attained in any variety of 
Mignonette. A really vigorous and free-growing variety, admirably suited for decorative 
or market purposes. 2s. 6L per packet. 
6 SAPONARIA COMPACTA PUMILA ALBA.— Tliia dwarf and compact variety 
is very neat in habit. The plants grow not over 3 inches high, and are covered during the 
summer months with a mass of clear white flowers. For ribbon borders and similar purposes 
it will be a valuable addition in the flower garden. Is. per packet. 
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