Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gaiide. 
Sow Aster seed in Febrnary and March in pots, or on a spent hot-bed in drills, 
4 inches apart. When the plants are I inch high prick out into a cold frame, 
or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from whence they can be planteil 
out when 4 inches high. Select showery weather for planting, when the 
ground is in good working order ; plant out in rows 1 foot . apart each way. 
To grow Asters to perfection a rich deep soil is indispensable, and during 
dry weather theyshould he watered, and a top-dressing of well-rotted manure 
applied early in August, lie very particular that they are always thoroughly 
free from insects when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will 
become curled, and vigour and protection lost for the season. If required 
for exhibition the buds should be thinned, and the plants well watered with 
li<iuid manure. During the last fortnight cover with glass. 
T>-2. H.H.A Cocardeau, or Crown— very striking and distinct 
class, each flower having a white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, 
&c. IJ ft. I’er pkt., mixed, (»/. and Is. 
229. H.H.A. Dwarf Bouquet — Best of the dwarf Asters, growing abont 
li inches ; the flowers are all bi-coloured, small, flat-petalled, and very free. 
Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable for pot culture. 
M'xed. I ft. (if/, and Is. per pkt. 
OWAIIF BOUQUET ASTEKS. 
230.^ f.H.H.A. Emperor, or Giant — Also a very fine class of Pyramidal 
Asters, bearing large flowers. The flowers frequently measure 4 inches in 
diameter, much resembling shining satin. Mixed. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. 
232. H.H.A. Imbricated Pompon — The colouring is precisely the 
same as that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and Giant Emperor races. 
Fine for bouquets. IJ ft. G</. and U. per pkt. 
223. H.u.A. Aster— Comet, Improved Giant White— Much larger 
than the white varieties introduced a few seasons ago, the petals being much 
longer and broader. The centre of the flower is formed by a great number 
Ilf line golden-yellow florets, shaped in the form of a hair ; after a few days 
they unfold to regular florets, and change colour to a pure white, so that a 
flower of eight days is pure white; the best Aster for show purposes. 
1.'-. per pkt. 
224. ii.u.A. Comet, Indigo— Of the richest indigo-blue shade; this will 
form a welcome addition to the now well-known Comet class. Per pkt., U. 
225. H.H.A. Comet, Peach Blossom — The flowers attain a diameter 
of 3 lo 4 inches, are gracefully arched, and petals slightly twisted, a peculi- 
arity which distinguishes this class; a beautiful and delicate tint; useful 
for bouquets and other decorative pnrposes. Per pkt.. Is. 
22G. H.H.A. Comet, White— Of medium height, the flowers are large, 
pnre white; a useful variety for cutting. Per pkt., 6rf. and 1.'. 
COMET ASTER. 
227. H.H.A. Comet, White with Rosy-Pink— The habit of the plant 
and shape of the flower is equal to those of any other colour. White with a 
delicate hue of rosy-pink ; later on the colouring becomes more intense ; 
Is. per pkt. 
228. H.H.A. Comet. Mixed — Large and extremely double flowers, 
similar in shape to the Japanese Chrysanthemum. U ft. Per pkt., mixed, 
G'/. and Is. 
IMTROVKD I'ASONV I’ERFEOTION ASTER. 
233. H.H.A, Improved Pseony Perfectio.i— Th i flowers combine 
the enormous size of the (Hunt Emperor Aster with the greatest perfection 
in form and donblenoss of the Pajony class. The planta are of pyramidal 
growth. The yield of seeds is a very small one. Mixed colours, U ft. 
GJ. and Is. per pkt. 
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