Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
CANNELLS’ ASTERS 
( Composites). 
JEWEL. COCARDEAC 
Sow Aster seed m February and March in pots, or on a spent hot bed in drills, 
4 inches apart. When the plants are l inch high prick out into a cold frame, 
or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from whence they can be planted 
out when 4 inches high. Select showery weather for planting, when the 
ground is in good working order ; plant out in rows 1 foot apart each way. 
To grow Asters to perfection a rich deep soil is indispensable, and during 
dry weather they should be watered, and a top-dressing of well-rotted manure 
applied early in August. Be very particular that they are always thoroughly 
free from insects when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will 
become cnrled, and vigour and protection lost for the season. If required 
for exhibition the buds should be thinned, and the plants well watered with 
liquid manure. During the last fortnight cover with glass. 
Ball Or Jewel, Purple-violet— Another exceptionally fine colour to 
this short-petalled class of Peony-flowered Asters which have already attained 
such great, popularity. Per pkt. Is. fid. 
h.u.a. Coeardeau, or Crown — A very striking and distinct class, 
each flower having a white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, &c. 
1.J ft. Per pkt,, mixed, Is. 
h.h.a. Comet Aster — Large and extremely double flowers, similar in 
shape to the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 1J ft. Pei pkt., mixed, Is. 
Comet, Indigo- Of the richest indigo-blue shade, this will form a 
welcome addition to the now well-known Comet class. Per pkt., Is. (id. 
Comet, Peach Blossom — This will be appreciated as a valuable 
addition in this class. The flowers attain a diameter of 3 to 4 inches, are 
gracefully arched, and petals slightly twisted, a peculiarity which distin- 
guishes this class, a beautiful and delicate tint; useful for bouquets and 
other decorative purposes. Per pkt., Is. fid. 
h.h.a. Comet, White — Of medium height, the flowers are large, 
pure white; a useful variety for cutting. Per pkt., Is. 6 d. 
h.h.a. Dwarf Bouquet — Best of the dwarf Asters, growing about 
6 inches ; the flowers are all bi-coloured, small, flat-petalled, and very free. 
Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable for pot culture' 
4 ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
h.h.a. Emperor, or Giant Aster— Also a very fine class of 
Pyramidal Asters, bearing large flowers. The flowers frequently measure 
4 inches in diameter, much resembling shining satin. 2 ft. Mixed. 
Is. (id. per pkt. 
h.h.a. Imbricated Pompone Aster — The colouring is precisely 
the same as that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and Giant Emperor races. 
1A ft. Fine for bouquets. Is. per pkt. 
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OB CROWN. VICTORIA WHITE. 
COMET ASTER. 
h.h.a. Improved Pseony Perfection Aster— The flowers combine 
the enormous size of the Giant Emperor Aster with the greatest perfection 
in form and doubleness of the Pieony class. The plants are of pyramidal 
growth. The yield of seeds is a very small one. 14 ft. Mixed ([colours. 
Is. per pkt. 
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