S. Sl ^or|^’ Gfuicle. 
If.P. ASTERS, 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. 6d. per pkt. 
H.H.A. NEWEST HUMBOLDT ASTER. 
E.xtra double. 
A very elegant and large Pa’ony-flowering 
variety of this much-admired section of Asters. 
They arc, by their graceful growth, free- 
blooming, and extremely showy qualities, 
well adapted for groups. 10 to 12 inches 
high. Is. per pkt. 
H.H.A. NEWEST SHAKESPEARE 
ASTER. 
Extra double. 
New, distinct kind, prettiest of all dwarf 
Asters ; the plairts forming a compact bush of 
6 to 10 inches in diameter and only 6 inches 
producing extra double well imbricated 
flowers. Very valuable for jrot culture, edg- 
ings, and dwarf groups ; extremely full 
blooming, and keeping in flower till the frost 
sets in. Is. per pkt. 
PERENNIAL ASTER.^. 
How Aster seed in April and May, in pots, w on a spent hot -led, in drills 6 inches asunder ; when tkf 
plants arc 1 inch high prick out into a cold frame, or umder hand glasses, 3 to i inches apart, from 
whence they can be planted out when 4 inches high ; select showery weather for p>lanting out, when the 
ground is in good wwking order ; plant out in rows 1 foot apart each way. To groiv Asters to perfection 
a rich soil is indispensable, and during dry weaiher they should he watered, and a top-dressing of well- 
sotted. snanure ajiplied cas'ly in Augsist. Be very partiesdar that tjiey are thoroughly f ree from inseets 
schcsi they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will become esirlcd, and vigour and perfection lost for 
the seaso'ii. If required for exhibition, the buds must be thimied, and the plasits well manured and 
svatered, during the last fortnight cover with glass. 
H.H.A. AUBERGINE (Egg Plant). 
Handsome fruit-bearing annual, fine for table decoration ; 
mixed. 4d. per pkt. 
Sosi' in March, qmt off in rich soil ; the chief thing is to 
keep them thoroughly free from insects. 
H.P. AURICULA. 
HANDSOME FAVOURITE HARDY PERENNIALS. 
Last year was most favourable for the production of 
Aiu'icula seed, and we saved more from the true exhibition 
varieties than hitherto, putting all previous years together, 
and we are pleased to offer the real show Auricula seed of 
.such quality as will be sure to give satisfaction. 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 host collection in the south 
of England. 
For our collection, one of the finest in Englasul, 
scejiage 15. 
EGG-PLANT. 
Half-packets at half-price of all 
Seeds where priced Is. and upwards. 
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