330. H.p. Campanula Persleifolia Backhouse! (grandlflora 
alba) — The flowers are of the purest white, and almost twice the size of tlie 
type C. Persic i/oliii, which is noted for its free and long-lasting liloom. The 
plant grows about 3 ft. high, and throws up six to eight strong flower stalks, 
each covered with 15 to 20 magnificent blossoms, and equally as valuable 
for cut flowers as for the border. Per pkt.. Is. Plants of this grand 
variety. Is. each. 
331. n.i>. Campanula Pyramidalis Compacta (Syon House 
var.) — This is quite distinct from the older form, being the result of careful 
selection for years, the plants dwarfer, the flowers larger and deeper 
bine, with more substance. It possesses a good liabit, the dwarfing not having 
robbed the plant of the pyramidal habit so graceful iu this plant, but being 
of stronger growth is erect, and the plants require no staking or supports, 
tlie leaves being hid by the great profusion of bloom. The value of this 
variety is that it is most useful for decorative effect, and is much admired 
whenever exhibiied, the plants being clothed to the ground with foliage. 
It is readily grown from seed, and by sowing early in the Spring may be had 
in bloom 15 months from the time of sowing ; is hardy and specially 
adapted for pot culture, but w'ell repays cohl-frame shelter during severe 
weather. For cool conservatories it is invaluable, lasting a long time iu 
bloom ; also for halls or corridors it is a most useful and decorative plant. 
Should be sown in heat and potted on as required, growing in the open 
during the Summer months, and giving plenty of moisture and liquid 
manure when pot bound Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
CLEMATIS, OAXTEBBUBT BELLS. 
Mr. Chas. W. Manss'Ield, Heigham, Norwich, Sth April, 1896. 
The Begonia' seed I had from yon came up splendidly, and are doing well. 
S'. Haynes, Esq., Ash Cottage, Wood Green, Middlesex, Gth April, 1895. 
1 have had no tronble with yonr seeds, always finding them good, and for many years have carried off first yirize at our Siow, particularly for 
Begonias, all of which have been raised from your seed. 
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