Ciiquell & Corqj)lete Heed Gjuide 
-Nt C 1 Hf B II A m A s . ^ 
Tliey are lovely, both Single and Doul)les, during 
March and April ; by far the finest named collection 
in the world— like all our strains, the best that can 
he obtained. They were awardetl the First Prize in 
open competition last year at Kegent’s Park, and at 
the Quinquennial Exhibition at Ghent, although 
there was great competition, even from Paris, ours 
far outdistanced all, and we were awarded the 
Silver Medal. 
CANNELLS’ GRANDIFLORA CINERARIAS. 
Although hardier tn growth, and requiring less care than Calceolarias, the treatment for raising seed, 
^c., IS the same ; if required to flower in winter, seed must be sown in Mag or June. The secret of 
growing well is to grow fast, never allowing them to receive a check, either ftom being pot bound, dryness 
of root or attack of insects, the cooler they are kept the better, just preventing frost reaching them, and 
giving abundance of air; precisely the same treatment and remarks given for Calceolaria dpply to the 
tineraria, except larger pots must be allowed for root action, and rather stronger liquid manure The 
main thing is to keep them growing quickly from the seedling up to the blooming period, avoiding all other 
plants that are at all likely to be infested with insects. If the green aphis is not kept thoroughly away 
there util not be a bloom worth seeing. Every possible means and precaution must be adopted to keep the 
• I ‘V^ tttgour. See every morning that the points of their leaves stand erect, and 
that the foliage t.s slightly covered with dew-like moisture, and the centre or heart is stout and bold, that 
their white stiver bristles, or respiratory organs, round the stems or lebves are fresh and full of health, 
and stand out and show oonspicuously when the sun shines; avoid dust, and make sure that no other than 
perfectly clear rain-water ever goes near the foliage. Of course at all times the keenest observation of 
extreme temperature mu.st be made for cold, cutting draughts, or a too glaring sun, and warmth must be 
avoided, otherwise fine healthy plants and valuable time will be lost. See important cultural particulars 
given for Cyclamen and Calceolarias, and how to use our "Real Manure," see Floral Guide. 
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