Tliis is unquestionably the finest and most 
beautiful variet 3 '^ in cultivation, and for exhibi- 
tion purposes unequalled. 
DWAM VICTOAIi. 3.. 
397. Six splendid and distinct colours, separate .. .. .. .. .. 2s. ()d. 
398. Extra Choice Mixed, .. .. .. per pkt. U. Od. 
Sow Aster seed in April and May^ vi panSy or on a spent hatched in drills 6 inches asunder; 
when the plants are 1 inch highy prick out into a cold framCy or under hand-glasseSy 3» or 4 inches 
aparty from whence they can be planted out when 4 inches high. Select shoxvery weather for planting 
out, when the ground is in good working order; plant in rows I foot apart each way. To grow Asters 
to perfectioUy a rich soil is indispensable y and during dry weather they should be wateredy 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 colour.s being crimson, sonrlet, 
pui-ple, and white, of remarkable brilliancy in tho three former, and purity in the latter. The 
flowers are very double, produced on immense spikes. If grown in a rich soii they will keep iijr a 
succession of bloom from .Tuly until tho end of November, after which the plants may be potted and 
kept to make a further display during the following simimer. 
399. Assortment of four coloiu's, crimson, scarlet, purple, and white . . .. Is. 6fl. 
400. Choice mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . per pkt., Orf. & Is. Od. 
LARGE-FLOWERED GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
This variety is a great improvement upon the preceding, and i.s especially recommended for its 
vigorous habit, superior size of the flowers, and long continuance in bloom. 
40 1 . Twelve beautiful and distinct coloiu’s, separate . , . . . . . . 2s. Od, 
402. 
403. 
Six 
Extra Choice Mixed 
DWARF BOUaUET 
A valuable variety for general cultivation. 
inches. 
404. 
405. 
Twelve distinct colours, separate 
Extra Choice Mixed 
Is. 03/. 
per pkt., 6d. & Is. Od. 
TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
an abundant and continuous bloomer ; height 9 
2s. 0(/. 
Is. Od. 
per pkt. 
AUTUMN-FLOWERING OR INTERMEDIATE STOCK. 
strongly recommended. When sown about tho middle of March, and transplanted in May, 
they bloom abundantly from the beginning of August until destroyed by frost. 
Six splendid and distinct colours, separate . . . . . . . . . . Is. 3rf. 
406. 
407. 
per i>kt. Os. . 6d. 
Extra Choice Mixed 
LARGE-FLOWERING EMPEROR- STOCK. 
A robust extra larg^-flowered vaiiety; if in March, produces a magnificent displaj' in 
autumn ; for spiing floweiing it sliould be aoivn in July. 
408. Eight fine and distinct colours, separate .. .. .. •. .. 1«. 9d. 
409. Extra choice mixed .. .. per pkt. Os. 6d. 
NEW PERPETUAL PERFECTION TEN-WEEK STOCK. 
An excellent variety, of .strong growth and fine branching habit. It grows to a height of 
IJ feet, and produces uninterruptedly a great abundance of bloom from June until November. 
410. Ton varieties, separate . . .. .. .. .. .. . . l.v. 6^^ 
411. Six ,, ,, .. . .. .. .. .. .. U. 0^/. 
412. Choice Mixed .. .. per pkt. Os. 6d. 
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