Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
(P.R.H.S., M.8.A.) 
Home-Grown Extra Choice Flower Seeds. 
EXPRESSLY FOR PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS. 
DiaaBECT 3P3ROMC 073HE3S GSRO'WERS TO T3EaE3B SOWESaS. 
FOR PENNY PACKETS, see page 130. 
NOVELTIES, <&c., IN FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1896. 
FULL-SIZED PACKETS ONLY of the following NOVELTIES, &c., can be supplied 
Amaryllis, newest Hybrids — Very choice, saved from a 
collection of exceptionally line varieties. Per pkt., Ijj. Gd. and 2s. Grf. 
Aster, Dwarf Chrysanthemum— Bismarck-brown, an entirely 
novel and remarkable colour ; the young blooms arc salmon-red, and after 
full development of the flowers they show the so-called Bismarck-brown, 
or somewhat approaching a terra-cotta colour. Per pkt., Is. Grf. 
Aster, Giant Comet, The Bride — White, changing to rose ; ii 
need hardly be stated that this colour is most effective on the Giant Comrl 
with its long wavy petals, like those of the Japanese Chrysanthemums. 
Per pkt.. Is. 
Aster, Princess Rosalind — The blossoms are of a most charm- 
ing bright rose colour ; the whole plant possesses a beauty and elegance which 
few other Asters can rival. It has the same habit, the same round short- 
I)ctallcd fAliput-Dahlia like flowers, is just as floriferous, and continues a.s 
iong in bloom as the Snowball. Per pkt.. Is. 
Aster, Princess — White, passing to rose, flowers being the same 
lovely delicate hue which has now become so widely popular since appearing 
in the Victoria and Mignon Asters. Per pkt.. Is. Grf. 
Begonia, Hybrida Hero —Originating from B. Daumanni and 
B. Ilgbrida Gigantea Alba; exceedingly robust growth and glossy green 
foliage, slightly covered with hairs; long, stiff, and erect flowei’ stalks, 
bearing a great number of splendid flowers of J.a France colour ; the flowers 
emit a little fragrance during warm and sunny weather. Per irkt., l.s-. Grf. 
Begonia Semperflorens Atropuppurea Compacta 
(Begonia Dwarf Vernon) (Queen of the Carpet Bedders) - 
Ciiarming new compact variety of the beautiful and universally-admired 
Begonia Vernon, forming small, round, very coni])act bushes of about 
4 to 5 inches in height, and possessing the same good qualities as its taller- 
growing parent, namely, the brilliant red floivers and the deej) brownish 
red foliage. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout the Summer 
and Autumn, this new variety may be considered one of the best bedding 
plants for dwarf groups or ribboning. Per pkt.. Is. 
UEGONIA SEMI’EBFLORENS ATROrURfllREA COMEACTA. 
Carnation, Uriah Pike — This is undoubtedly the grandest 
crimson carnation ever offered, at the same time the most decided accpiisition 
to the tree or perpetual flowering class that has ever been raised. An ideal 
carnation, faultless in form and colour. The flowers, which arc produced 
abundantly and continuously for a long period, are perfect iu form and emit 
a powerful clove fragrance, ami measure 2i to 1> iu. across, the petals form- 
ing a complete rosette. It is consequently a model “button-hole’' flower, 
and high class florists regard it as indispensable. The calyx is faultless, 
always remaining intact. Per pkt., Is. Grf. and 2s. Grf. 
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