(jh,i)T\ell & Cioiiiplete ^eed Gfiiide. 
IMI.A. ENGLISH QUILLED, OR GLOBE. 
The Aster seeds now offered are unquestionably the most superb ever grown in England. In fact, 
we never saw such splendid large flowers, and so perfect in shape. The guard petals sit regularly 
round, and are thickly quilled, with very high centres : for size and shape they are superior to 
those usually 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. Mixed, Is. per pkt. 
H.II.A. SHAKESPEARE ASTER. 
Distinct kind, pret iest of all dwarf Asters, 
the plants forming a compact bush of 6 to 
10 inches in diameter and only G inches high, 
producing extra double well-imbricated 
fiowers. Very valuable for pot culture, edg- 
ings, and groups; extremely free blooming, 
and keeps in flower till the frost sets in. The 
finest colours mixed, l.s. per pkt. 
H.H.A. HUMBOLDT ASTER. 
A very elegant and large Paiony 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. 10 to 12 inches 
high. Is. per pkt. 
li.ll.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. Mixed 
colours, Is. per pkt. 
PKRENNIAL ASTER. 
ii.p. ASTER, PERENNIAL — 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. Sow 
in heat. Mixed, Is. 6rf. per pkt. 
For collections of plants of Perennial Aster, see Flora} Guide. 
n.n.A. AUBERGINE (Ego Plant). 
Handsome fruit-bearing annual, fine for table decoration. Sow in heat in March, pot off in rich 
soil ; the chief thing is to keep them thoroughly free from insects. Mixed, Sd. per pkt. 
II.P. AURICULA. Handsome favourite hardy perennials. 
ALPINE. 
Last year was most favourable 
for the production of Auricula 
seed, and we saved more from 
the true exhibition varieties 
than hitherto, patting all pre- 
vious years together, and we are 
])leased to offer the real show 
Auricula seed of such quality 
as will be sure to give satis- 
faction. The same may be said 
of the Alpine varieties. All 
beginners of the cultivation of 
this splendid family should have 
a Is. packet, now offered, from 
probably the best collection in 
the south of England. Seed 
sometimes take from three to 
six months to germinate. 
SEEDLING. 
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