CANNELL & SONS’ Stock is the largest and completest in exist- 
ence, and in the finest possible condition; will certainly give 
satisfaction in all parts of the world. As a proof they append the 
following : — 
With the plants you have sent me, it will interest you to learn, at the exhibition held here, I was 
awarded the ‘‘Grand i*rix d’llonneur” — nc., the highest award over all other exhibitoi'S — a valuable 
Sdvres Vase, presented by the French Fresidsnt, also two Gold and one Silver Medals. It was 
gratifying to receive the assurance from all competent judges that nothing finer than my display had 
ever been seen in Paris, or elsewhere. Amongst the most admired was your Sunflower. 
Plants to hand ; they came out very well. Thera is only one doubtful out of the whole lot. I 
beg to thank you. 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Mr. Molyneux, lecturing on Chrysanthemums at Beckenham, said — “He warned beginners as to 
their selection of varieties, especially new ones, and now firms recommending so many fresh kinds 
that we never hear of afterwards. All should be on the alert, choosing those who are careful in 
selection and in supplying meritorious varieties.” 
I have frequently heard Mr. Shea make the same remarks ; nevertheless, there is such a rivalry 
amongst the trade, that amateur raisers often ask as much as £50 for a new kind. This we feel is 
far too high, and must ultimately end like the Australian banks, so we are content with our own 
raising, purchasing others by the dozen or fifty from the trade, which we do perhaps more than 
any other firm. We send out what we feel certain will become favourites, such as E. Molyneux, 
Avalanche, and Sunflower, and wo never grow them to an enormous size, but fairly, three flowers on 
a plant, and all must be short, thick-set habit, and bloom coming easily, if not they are thrown 
away. Several who have bought at high prices wish they could afford to adopt this plan. 
The following will be found to be like our Sunflower, Molyneux, Duke of York, Lady Saunders, 
&c. — the more they are grown the better they will be liked. Our Kentish White is the most 
glorious incurved ivory white in existence. 
M. C. GABaiH, Havre, France, November Sih, 1895. 
Mr. J. Baker, Wandin, Melbourne, Australia, October 12M, 1896. 
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S W A N L E Y, KENT. 
We were awarded the only 
Gold Medal 
We were awarded the only 
Gold Medal 
The following wise remarks 
are evidently the result of long 
for an Honoraiy Exhibit in 189S. and close experience 
'or an Honorary Exhibit in 1895. 
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