Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
DWARF BOUQUET ASTERS. 
IMPROVED rjSONY BERPECTION ASTER, 
u.H.A. Victoria Needle, or Hedgehog — I’ure white; a splendid 
introduction to this class, and will be found of great use. Per pkt.. Is. 6cl, 
u.ii.A. Washington Aster — Extra fine varieties for exhibition, 
li ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
H.II.A. Aster Eynsford Yellow— ,Vce Nmeln'f.i on oohund /m/xr. 
H.H.A. English Quilled, or Globe. 
The guard petals sit regularly round, and are thickly quilled, nith 
very high centres; for size and shape they are superior to those iisimlly 
seen at exhibitions. It is well known to all lovers of this class that if 
home-grown it is superior to that imported. Our large Aster bed in 
September is generally the finest seen in England. 1 J ft. Mixed, Is. per jikt. 
H.H.A. Shakespeare Aster. 
Distinct kind, prettiest of all Dwarf Asters, the plants forming a com- 
pact bush of 6 to 10 inches in diameter and only 9 inches high, producing 
extra double well-imbricated flowers. Very valuable for pot culture, 
edgings, and groups; extremely free blooming, and keeps in flower till 
the frost sets in. The finest colours mixed, Ps. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Queen of the Market Aster, White. 
A capital Aster for cutting purposes, blooming quite three weeks 
earlier than any other kind. II ft. Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Humboldt Aster. 
CANNELLS’ VICTORIA ASTER. 
H.H.A. Mignon, Hortense Red — Of the greatest value foruse in the 
late autumn. A last sowing in Juue will bring iu the Howers of this excellent 
variety in the months of October and November. Per pkt.. Is. 6cf. 
H.H.A. Pure White Victoria — All are, we presume, fully aware 
that the ordinary mixed colours of the Victoria variety are the most prized 
by growers of all the Asters. We need hardly say the value of a bed of pure 
white cf this kind will at once be seen ; we have much pleasure in offering 
this to our customers, lift. Is. and 9.t. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Triumph Aster, Deep Scarlet— The most perfect and 
beautiful of all Dwart Asters. It forms an entirely new class, reproducing 
itself true from seetl, attaining a height of but 12 inches. The colour is 
peculiarly rich and brilliant ; when beginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, 
but when in fall bloom it changes to a magnincent satiny deep scarlet, 
presenting thus, with these two brilliant colours, a lovely sight. It is 
well adapted for beds, groups, carpet bedding, or pot culture. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
H.H.A. Victoria Aster — The finest variety in cultivation, and for 
exhibition purposes nnequalled. Flowers perfectly double, imbricated, 
globular, and as large as the Giant Emjieror Aster. Each plant on an average 
produces from six to eight flowers : habit very robust. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Victoria Aster Dwarf — A very dwarf class of the preceding. 
A suitable variety for po's. lift. Mixed. Is. per pkt. 
A very elegant and large Pa:ony flowering variety of this much-admired 
section of Asters. They are, by their graceful growth, free blooming, and 
extremely showy qualities, well adapted for groups. 12 inches high 
Mixed, Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered Aster. 
Can scarcely be too highly recommended, dwarf compact growth ; 
large, beautifully shaped flowers, very suitable for bedding, and marginal 
belts to other tall varieties. 1 ft. Mixed colours, Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. Aster Mignon 
(While, changing to lilac! 
(White, changing to rose > 
l.s. Gd. per pkt. each 
coloim. 
The above new varieties are both of incomparable delicacy and beautv. 
Flowers of three distinct shades of colour are borne at the same time by 
oue plant: the blossoms ou fir.st appearing being pure white; those half 
developed white, changing to lilac or rose; and, finally, the full-blown 
flowers are of a beautiful pure lilac or rose tint. Of beautiful shape, and 
most useful for pot culture and cutting purposes. 
H.p. Aster Perennial (.Composiuc), Michaelmas Daisy — From a 
splendid collection ; sown early they will flower the same year. These 
are most useful for all kinds of decoration, and are also quite the fashion. 
From 2 to (> ft. Sow iu heat. Mixed, Is. per pkt. 
For collections of plants of Perennial Aster, see Floral Guide. 
