ASSORTMENTS OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. 
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DWARF BOUQUET ASTER (BOLTZE). 
This variety grows from 12 to 15 inches high, and produces an abundance of small florets, and is 
exceedingly attractive either in bods or pots. 
227 Six fine and distinct colours, separate Is. 6(7. 
228 Extra Choice Mixed per pkt. Is. Od. 
VICTORIA ASTER. 
This is unquestionably tho finest and most beautiful variety in cultivation, and for exhibition pur- 
poses unequalled. The flowers are perfectly double, imbricated, globular, and as large as the Giant 
Emperor Aster. Each plant on an average produces from ten to twenty flowers ; tho habit is that of 
an elegant pyramid, 21 to 24 inches high. 
229 Twelve splendid and distinct colours, separate 2s. Odi 
230 Six „ „ „ Is. 6 d. 
231 Extra Choice Mixed per pkt. Is. 0 cl. 
Sow Aster seed in April and Map, in pans, or on a spent hot-led in drills 6 inches asunder ; v>hen 
the plants arc 1 inch high, prick out into a cold frame, or under hand-glasses, 3 or 4 inches apart, from 
whence they can he planted out ivhcn 4 inches high ; select showery weather for planting out, when the 
ground is in good working order ; plant in rows 1 Joot apart each way. To grow Asters to perfection, 
a rich soil is indispensable, and during dry weather they should be watered, and a top-dressing of well- 
rotted manure applied early in August. 
STOCKS. 
EAST LOTHIAN STOCK. 
These Stocks are, without exception, the finest ever offered, the colours being scarlet, purple, and 
white, of remarkable brilliancy in the two former, and purity in the latter. The flowers are very 
double, produced on immense spikes. 
232 Assortment of three colours, scarlet, purple, and white 2s. 6(7. 
233 Choice mixed per pkt. Is. Od. 
Crimson (New). Vide page 14. 
DWARF GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
A well-grown, compact, and branching variety, about twelve inches high. 
234 Twelve splendid and distinct colours, separate 2s. 6 d. 
235 Six ,, ,, ,, „ Is. 6 d. 
236 Extra Choice Mixed ........ per pkt., Od. & Is. Od. 
LARGE-FLOWERED GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
This variety is a great improvement upon the preceding, and is especially recommended for its 
vigorous habit, superior size of the flowers, and long continuance in bloom. 
237 Twelve beautiful and distinct colours, separate Is. Od. 
238 Six ,, „ ,, ,, Is. Od. 
239 Extra choice Mixed per pkt. , Od. & Is. Od. 
LARGE-FLOWERED GLOBE PYRAMIDAL TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
An entirely distinct and beautiful variety, unsurpassed for the size and beauty of the flowers. 
249 Eight beautiful and distinct colours, separate 2s. Od. 
241 Extra choice Mixed per pkt. Is. Od. 
DWARF BOUQUET TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
A valuable variety for general cultivation, an abundant and continuous bloomer ; height 9 inches. 
242 Six distinct colours, separate Is. Od. 
243 Extra choice Mixed per pkt. Is. 0(7. 
AUTUMN-FLOWERING OR INTERMEDIATE STOCK. 
Strongly recommended. When sown about the middle of March, and transplanted in May, they 
bloom abundantly from the beginning of August until destroyed by frost. 
244 Six splendid and distinct colours, separate .... 
245 Extra choice Mixed . 
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per pkt. Is. Od. 
