CANNELLS’ CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. 
CPrimulacea.) 
OURS ARE THE FINEST AND NEAREST PERFECTION EVER SEEN. 
Awarded a Silver Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society for our Strain, 1893. 
Awarded a Silver Gilt Medal for a collection of plants, and a Certificate of Merit for the Strain, Royal Horticultural Society, 
February 13th, 1894. 106 flowers on one plant. 
During the Spring our two houses, filled with the best hybrids, is one 
of the grandest floral sights round London. We invite all to come and see 
how, and from what, we save our seeds. 
Cyclamen, althongh so beautiful, yet how seldom do we see them 
grown well, except by a few ; yet to alter this their few natural wants 
should have attention, and merely mentioned to ho thoroughly understood, 
then the result would be the reverse. 
Sow seeds thinly, in a compost of two parts turfy yellow loam, one of 
peat and leaf mould mixed together, and one part of thoroughly decayed 
cow-dung sifted very fine, and a little sUver sand ; cover the seeds to the 
depth of a quarter of an inch ; place the pots on a shelf in the greenhouse, 
near the glass in the Winter, and in Summer in any shaded pit Under no 
circumstances must the surface of the soil become dry. Some of the seeds 
take four months to germinate. 
After the plants have attained one or two leaves, and formed a small 
bulb, remove with root intact into small and well-drained jx)ts, at all times 
using the soil mentioned above, adding one ounce to every peck of soil of 
our Real Manure, well mixed. Of course these small pots and plants must 
be watered with a rose on water-can, and hence the foliage moistened at 
every watering, and if anything but the cleanest rain water is ever used, the 
leaves become corroded with a white slime, and unsatisfactory results will 
be sure to follow, and as the entire health of the plant depends on a few 
leaves only, these precious leaves must be kept of a bright green hue from 
the first seedling leaf up to the flowering period. All sun must be avoided 
during the late Spring and Summer, and never allowed to shine on them 
after 8 o’clock a.m. and before 4 o’clock p.m. A cold frame in a shaded 
position, pitched north, is the best place for them ; after flowering they have 
made their season’s growth, and show signs of going to rest, gradually with- 
hold water, shake away all soil, and re-pot. Be particular that the bulbs 
are buried just below the surface, except the crown, and after all are placed 
in a shaded frame, and every pot placed on a hard surface, so that no worms 
can enter ; keep lights off in all moderate weather, and as cool as possible 
during hot weather, and in about a month new foliage will begin to push 
up ; showery weather and night dews assist them immensely. Remove to a 
greenhouse, place them close to the glass, with plenty of air and light ; they 
will be a surprise and delight all the Winter. As soon as they show flower, 
give liquid manure once a fortnight; and if the foliage becomes too vigorous, 
withhold it. 
CAHNEU-S’ jeEHSlCUM GIQANTBU3I. 
4.)2. G.p. Cyelanren (Hybrid) Persieura— Red. is. 6d. and 2s. 6</. 
per pkt. 
453. G.p Cyelainen (Hybrid) Persieum— White, is. Gd. and 
2s. Gd. per pkt. 
454. G.p. Cyclamen (Hybrid) Persieum — Rose. is. GJ. and 
2s. Gd. per pkt. 
455. G.P. Cyclamen (Hybrid) Persieum — White, with purple 
base. Is. Gd. and 2s. Gd. per pkt. 
45G. G.p. Cyclamen Persieum —Mixed ; saved from our finest Prize 
Collection of the very best white and highly-coloured varieties. ^ ft. Is. Gd. 
and 2s. Gd. per pkt. 
457. G.P. Cyclamen Persieum Giganteum— Very large flowers. 
I ft. Is. Gd. and 2.v. Gd. per pkt. 
458. G.P. Cyclamen Persieum Giganteum— Rose, i ft. 2.s-. 6d. 
per pkt. 
CYCLAJIBIt HEDEK.i:FOLtOat (haKDY). 
459. H.p. Hardy Cyclamen- in the rockery, perhaps, there is no 
prettier plant grown ; it has the advantage of reproducing itself by setting 
its own seedlings for the coming year. to ^ ft. Is. per pkt. 
460. G.p. Cyclamen Persieum Giganteum— White, with purple 
base. J ft. l.s. Gd. and 2s. Gd. per pkt. 
4C1 . G.p Cyclamen Persieum Grandiflorum— i ft. is. Gd. and 
2s. Gd per pkt. 
462. G.p. Cyperus Alternifolius— Well ada])ted for the decoration 
of the greenl'ouse, conservatory, or table, and can also be grown as a semi- 
aquatic during the Summer outdoors ; good-sized plants can be obtained from 
seed in about three months. 2 ft. Is. 6d. per pkt. 
Mrs. Euoak P. Sawveb, Oshkosh. Wis., U. S. America, Gth Match, 1895. 
I had Primula and Cyclamen seed from you last year, which have proved very satisfactory. They are pronounced by all who have seen them to 
be the finest they have ever seen. I have a cool greenhouse filled with them. They are still fine, although they have bloomed the entire Winter. 
If you have anything better than I have ordered I want it. 
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