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Ill Potatoes V'ictory is unquestionably the best variety for the select table, and as 
much might be said of Conie-toStay and JVational, and other species of vegetables, 
our exhibits being officially pronounced as “ wonderful.” Such a designation coming 
from the Eoyal Horticultural Society, is, vve believe, quite unprecedented. 
Dukes, Earls, Lords, and several Seedsmen, have been for many years exhibiting 
vegetables before the same society and judges, nor do we believe they ever received 
such a high and honourable distinction as tbe word “ wonderful,” as officially set forth 
on the following facsimile post-card, and which reallj' speaks volumes — 
This proves absolutely that mj^ seeds are the best, as well as their produce, and also 
that Kent yields the best fruit. 
In Primulas certainly none can approach me. 1 have been awarded more honours, 
medals, and certificates than all other firms put together. Mearlyas much can be said 
of other flowers — as an instance. Asters. All our seeds formerly had to come from the 
Continent, otherwise it was quite thought they could not be good. We have now demon- 
strated most conclusively that not only is our Eynsford-grown seed superior in plum])- 
ness, but it is saved from the best selected flowers year after year ; my exhibit of 3,0ti0 
blooms, consisting of all fine flowers in every section, showing that, instead of degener- 
ating, they were much finer than the Continental. The same applies to my Ten-week 
Stocks, it is quite certain we grow better what is want<>d, and thus keep thousands 
of pounds in the country which formerly went out to pay for seed imported. 
Cannas only a few years back were positively condemned and considered almost 
next to useless plants, except for their foliage. I could see the)' might be improved 
by hybridization. A few such as Ehmanni I figured 12 yeai’S ago, others soon took the 
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