Camiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide. 
JEWEL. CCC-LROEAU, 
Sow Aster seed in Febrnary and March in pots, or on a spent hot bed in drills, 
4 inches apart. When the plants are 1 inch high prick out into a cold frame, 
or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from whence they can he 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 thoronghly 
free from insects when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will 
become curled, 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. | 
H.II.A. Ball or Jewel, Purple-violet— Another exceptionally fine 
colour to this short-petalled class of Pajony -flowered Asters which have 
already attained such great popularity. Per pkt. Is. Gd. 
H.U.A. Cocardeau, or Crown — A very striking and distinct class, 
each flower having a white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, &c. 
1.1 ft. Per pkt., mixed, Is. 
H. n. A. Comet Aster— Large and extremely double flowers, similar in 
shape to the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 1^ ft. Pei pkt., mixed, l.«. 
11.11. A. Comet, Indigo— Of the richest indigo-blue shade, this will form 
a W'elcome addition to the now well-known Couiet class. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
11.11. A. 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. Gd. 
II.II.A. Comet, White— Of medium height, the flowers are large, 
pure white; a useful variety for cutting. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
H.H.A. Dwarf Bouquet — Best of the dwarf Asters, growing abont 1 
6 inches ; the flowers are all bi-colonred, small, flat-petalled, and very free. 
Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable for pot culture. 
I ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Emperor, or Giant Aster— Also a very fine class of 
Pyramidal Asters, beaiing large flowers. The flowers frequently measure 
4 inches in diameter, much resembling shining satin. 2 ft. Mixed. 
Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Imbricated Pompone Aster— The colouring is precisely , 
the same as that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and Giant Emperor races. 
IJ^ft. Fine for bouquets. Is. per pkt. j 
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 donbleness of the Paiony class. The plants are of pyramidal 
growth. The yield of seeds is a very small one. I4 ft. Mixed colours. 
Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Jewel or Ball Aster — (l) Apple-blossom ; (2) Deep Rose; j 
(.3) Rote with White — Three very handsome varieties of a new and mag- I 
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nificent class of Asters, obtained from the well-knoivn large flowered Pteony 
Perfection tribe. Similar, but somewhat dwarfer in habit than the latter, 
it distinguishes itself at first sight by its beautiful, shorter-petallcd, and 
perfectly round flowers, which may be compared to the finest varieties 
of the incurved class of Chrysanthemum. The plants attain a height 
of about 20 to 24 inches ; the fully developed flowers, measuring from 
2i to 3 iuches across, are as round as a ball, and, being borne on long 
stalks, they will prove very useful for cutting and bunching. Each^colour 
separate. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
COMET ASTER. 
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