Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CARINATUM, “ I'URRLE CROWN.” 
Chrjrsanthemum Carinatum, “Purple Crown” 
(Atroeoecineum Foliis Aureis) — This new Chrysanthemum is of 
dwarf, compact, and very regular growtli (height about « inches), and 
beautiful yellow foliage. Its flowers, produced in great abundance, are 
purple scarlet, ornamented inside with a sparkling golden yellow ring, the 
intense colour of which contrasts admirably with the purple around it. The 
splendour thus afforded on the yellow foliage is strikingly impressive, and 
we feel sure all Chrysanthemum lovers will feel indebted for this charming 
new introduction. Owing to its great beauty, this novelty is of extreme 
value for the border as well as for edgings, and, on account of its protracted 
blooming period, may well be recommended as one of the most indispensable 
of annuals. Per pkt., Is. i>d. 
Cosmos Sulphurous (Cosmea Sulphurea), syn. Bidens 
Hum ills— A fine introduction from Mexico, and quite distinct from the 
sorts already in commerce. It grows from to feet high, forming a 
much-branched annual, with .slender stems and fine divided glossy green 
foliage. The flowers are of a deep clear yellow, and produced in great 
abundance till the frost. It is of the simplest culture as a half-hardy 
annual. Perpkt.,6rf. 
ElIi'ATOKID.M SEIUtUEATUM. 
Eupatorium Serrulatum — New shrubby species from 
Uruguay. Resembling in habit of growth the Eupatonum Rpurium, it 
differs essentially by its shorter and less serrate leaves and the large corymbs 
of purplish-rose flowers. This new species is, like most of the greenhouse 
species of this tribe, of the easiest culture, and produces its fine flower heads 
during the dull Winter months, when flowers are naturally doubly valuable. 
Per pkt., Is. b‘(/. 
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Gloxinia, Aig-burth Crimson — One of the finest high-coloured 
varieties yet sent out ; vivid crimson self of the highest merit; flowers are 
erect and of the finest form and substance, of great size, and abundantly 
produced. The seed now offered is from carefully fertilised flowers. Per 
pkt., 2s. (id. 
HKLIANTIIUS COCUMERIFOUUS “STELLA.”, 
Helianthus Cucumerifolius “Stella” — As an addition 
to long-stemmed flowers for cutting purposes is always welcome, we do not 
doubt but that this new annual Sunflower, which we are introducing, will 
soon be a general favourite. It attains a height of 3 to 4 feet, and differs 
from the 1 leUanlhus Cucumerifolius or Miniature Sunflower by its larger and 
hetter-fornjed flowers of the purest golden yellow with a black disc. The 
individual flowers, 2^ to 3 inches across, are all borne on long stems and rise 
well above the lively green, small foliage. Sown on a sunny spot in the 
open ground in April, flowers may be cut daily from the end of June until 
the frost kills the jjlants. On account of its regular growth and its free- 
flowering habit it may also be used with advantage for large flower groups 
or as single specimens. Per pkt.. Is. 
IfOJKEA HEDERACEA 5IARMORATA OCELESnNA. 
IpomcBa Hederacea Marmorata Coelestina— very 
pretty new variety of the Ivp-leaved Morning Glory, with large, light blue 
marbled and striped flowers, reproducing itself true from seed. Per pkt.. Is. 
Lobslia Erinus Dalicata — a splendid netv dwarf variety, with 
large flowers of a brilliant indigo-blue, with a very distinct and clearly' 
marked eye; shnrt, vigorous habit. Per pkt.. Is. 6cf. 
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