CANNELLS’ GRANDIFLORA CINERARIA 
( Composites). 
Price per packet, 2s. 6(/. Smaller packet, Is. 6<l. 
They are lovely, both Singles and Doubles, during March and April ; by far the finest named collection in the world-like all our strains, the best 
that can be obtained. They were awarded the First Prise in open competition at Regent's Park, and at the Quinquennial Exhibition at Ghent, 
although there was great competition, even from Paris, ours far out-distanced all, and we were awarded the Silver Medal. 
Although hardier in growth, and requiring less care than Calceolarias, the treatment for raising seed, &c , is the same ; if required to flower in winter, 
seed must be sown in May or June. The secret of growing well is to grow fast, never allowing them to receive a check, either from being pot bound, 
dryness of root, or attack of insects, the cooler they are kept the better, just preventing frost reaching them, and givingabundance of air ; precisely the same 
treatment and remarks given for Calceolaria apply to the Cineraria, except larger pots must be allowed for root action, and rather stronger liquid manure. 
The main thing is to keep them growing quickly from the seedling up to the blooming period, avoiding all other plants that are at all likely to be infested 
with insects. If the green aphis is not kept thoroughly away there will not be a bloom worth seeing. Every possible means and precaution must be adopted 
to keep the foliage full of life and vigour. See every morning that the points of their leaves stand erect, and that the foliage is slightly covered with 
dew-like moisture, and the centre or heart is stout and bold, that their white silver bristles, or respiratory organs, round the stems or leaves are fresh and 
full of health, and stand out and show conspicuously when the sun shines ; avoid dust, and make sure that no other than perfectly clear rain-water ever goes 
near the foliage. Of course at all times the keenest observation of extreme temperature must be made for cold, cutting draughts, or a too glaring sun, and 
warmth must be avoided, otherwise fine healthy plants and valuable time will be lost. See important cultural particulars given for Cyclamen and 
Calceolarias, and how to use our “ Real Manure,” see Floral Guide. 
OUR CINERARIAS. 
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