SELECT LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS. 
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Mn. WILLIAM BULL’S 
SELECT LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS. 
Abbreviations used in the column representing hardiness and duration. 
H. A. Haedy Annual 
H. H. A. Half-Hakdy Annual 
H. B. Haiidy Biennial 
H. H. B. Half-Hardy Biennial 
H. P. Hardy Perennial 
JH. H. P. Half-Hardy Perennial 
H. S. Hardy Shrub 
G. A. Greenhouse Annual 
T. A. Tender Annual 
S. P. Stove Perennial 
G. P. Greenhouse Perennial 
G. B. Greenhouse Biennial 
G. S. Greenhouse Shrub 
* Hardy annuals most suitable for autumn sowing. 
TIME OF SOWING, &c.— HARDY ANNUALS may be sown in Mareli and April, and for 
-early spring blooming those marked witli an asterisk should be sown early in September, in a sheltered 
situation, and when up, thinned so as to keep them strong. In Mareh they may be transplanted 
where they are to bloom. Before sowing, which should be done on a fine dry day, carefully prepare 
the soil, and in covering, regulate the thiclcness by the size of the seed — small seeds should be very 
lightly covered. Success in glowing annuals depends in a great measm-e upon their being properly 
tliinned to regular distances, so as to give plenty of room for the full development of each plant ; 
this, in too many instances, is entirely neglected, hence the dissatisfaction so often expressed as to 
their use. 
HALF-HARDY ANNUALS may be sown in March and April, in pans, placed on a slight 
hot-bed, and when strong enough, pricked out into a cool frame near the glass, where they may get 
hardened and well established for transplanting into their blooming quarters early in May or potted 
off singly for conservatory and greenhouse decoration. Under favourable circumstances many varieties 
will bloom freely if sown in the open ground about the middle of May. 
TRNDRR AlNNUALS, such as Balsams, Celosias, Thunbergias, &c., require raising in a tem- 
perature ranging from 60° to 70°. Sow in pans or pots, and place near the glass ; keep the soil moist, 
and shade from the sun until the plants appear. When strong enough, pot off into small pots, keep- 
ing them near the glass, and admitting air on every favomable occasion. 
BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS. — The more select and tender varieties for summer and 
autumn blooming may be sown in a gentle heat in March and April, and inicked out into pots until 
fully established, and then potted off singly, or transplanted into the open ground, as required. 
The hardier varieties may be sown in the open ground, in prepared beds, in June and July, and 
when strong enough, transplant into nursery beds, or where they are intended to bloom the following 
year. 
NAME AND DESCRIPTION. 
Hardiness 
and 
Duration. 
Seigbt 
in 
Feet. 
Price 
per 
packet. 
No. 
303 Abronia arenaria, a pretty trailing plant, with pure yellow fragrant 
flowers 
h h a 
i 
s. d. 
0 6 
304 „ UMBELLATA, a pretty trailing plant, with sweet scented, rose 
coloured flowers . 
0 3 
305 Abutilon, choice mixed varieties 
h h s 
2 
1 0 
306 Acanthus latifolius, ornamental foliaged idant .... 
P 
5 
0 6 
307 ,, MOLLIS, white and rosy lilac 
3 
0 3 
308 ,, sriNOsus, white, beautiful spiny foliage .... 
3 
0 6 
Achimenes, choice mixed, vide page 7. 
309 A.comtVM. ( Mo7ikshood), fine mixed 
hp 
4 
0 3 
310 Adonis zestivalis (Flos Adonis), crimson 
h a 
li 
0 3 
311 „ VERNALis, yellow, beautiful, and attractive .... 
hp 
1 
0 3 
312 ,, autumualis flammea, dark red 
h a 
1 
0 6 
313 ,, Oupaniaua, blood red 
it 
1 
0 6 
