Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide 
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS GLOBOSUS PISTULOSDS (DOUBLE SUNFLOWER). 
h.a. Helianthus Annuus Globosus Fistulosus— Flowers of a 
globular outline, from 12 to 18 inches in width, of a rich saffron yellow. 
The best of all the doubles ; no comparison to those mostly seen. 5 to 6 ft. 
Is. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus, Primrose — Coloured; very distinct, bearing 
beautiful large single flowers, with a dark centre. 6 ft. (id. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus Cucumerifolius— New, very neat in habit, pretty; 
small, single yellow flowers, with black centre; very decorative. 3| ft. 
( id. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus Uniflorus— Immense single yellow flowers, large 
dark centre. 6 to 8 ft. (id. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus (Single Sunflower) — All the finest single varieties; 
mixed. 4 to (! ft. 3d. per pkt. 
These wonderful Stfnflowcrs are very attractive, admirably adapted for 
intermingling in shrubbery borders and in groups for distinct effect and for 
naturalisation in semi-wild situations. 
h.h.a. Heliehrysum Braeteatum Album— White. 3d. per pkt 
heliotkopicm 
h.h.p. Heliotropium (Borayineui), Cherry Pie — Finest large flowering 
varieties; mixed. I to 2 ft. (id. per pkt; 
h.h.a. Helipterum Sandfordi, syn. Humboldtianum (Compositqs) 
Everlasting flower. I to 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
h.h.a. Gomphrena Globosa (Globe Amaranthus) — Highly 
prized fortheir heads of flowers, which will retain their beauty for months. 
Various shades of purple. The seeds to be treated the same as Balsams 
1£ ft. 3d. per pkt. 
Grasses, Ornamental— See Collection. 
h.p. Gynerium Argenteum (Gramineai), Pampas Grass— Producing 
large, feathery plumes; useful as single specimens on lawns. 4 to 5 ft. (id. 
per pkt. 
H.A. Gypsophila Elegans ( Caryophyllece) —V ery graceful habit ; 
flowers rosy-white, 1A ft. 3d. per pkt. 
h.a* Gypsophila Elegans Rosea — Producing attractive rose- 
coloured flowers. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
h.a. Gypsophila Muralis— Very dwarf; useful for rockwork and 
edgings. J ft. 3a. per pkt. 
h.p. Gypsophila Panieulata — Charming plants, covered with 
small white flowers; very handy for table decoration, &e. Much used in 
Paris. 2 to 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
Heartsease— See Pansy. 
H.H.r. Helenium Pumilum— Bright yellow flowers, useful for 
cutting purposes. 1 A ft. 3d. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus (Composite) Sunflower, Annuus, Double— 
3d. per pkt. 
H.A. Helianthus Californieus fl. pi.— Large flowers; effective. 
5 ft. (id. per pkt. 
h.a. Helianthus Citrinus — This very desirable plant for large 
gardens, shrubberies, and sub-tropical effects, is of branching habit, about 
4 ft. high ; flowers are a medium size, with pale yellow ray and dark disc ; 
exceedingly pretty, quite distinct from all other varieties, (id. per pkt. 
HEUOHRY8DM BRACTEATDM. 
HELICHRYSUM (EVERLASTING). 
h.h.a. Heliehrysum Monstrosum fl. pi. ( Composite ) — Choice 
mixed ; fine large flowers. These are known as Everlasting Flowers, and 
as ent dried blooms are largely used for church and house decorations 
at Christmas festivals and other important occasions ; also for winter 
bouquets, in w'hich, to conduce to general effect, it is advisable to have 
some varieties of the Ornamental Grasses. (See page 117.) It is necessary, 
when cutting the flowers for drying for winter use, to pluck them before 
the flower-bud is expanded, otherwise they may have a tendency to seed, 
and present a somewhat ragged appearance. 3d. per pkt. 
h.h.a. Heliehrysum (Eliehrysum) Braeteatum (Composites)— 
Everlasting. Dwarf, yellow. 3d. per pkt. 
h.p. Helleborous Niger (The Christmas Rose) — Is. per pkt. 
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