Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
OTHER NOVELTIES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. 
1367. Ag’GrRtum, BIu 6 Perfection — Thw new variety is raised from Ageratmn 
Celestial, to which it eqnals ii^the dwarf compact growth, bnt differing from the same by the 
darker colour of the large flowers, of a most beautiful amethyst-blue. This vai'lety is the 
darkest colour among the large Flowering Ageratums, and coming entirely true from seed, 
it is a most valuable plant for borders and bedding. I'er pkt.. Is. 
1.368. Ang*6lonid. GrRndiilorR AlbR — The Angelonla Grandi/lora is a very 
graceful greenhouse plant, of aromatic odour, and bearing lilac flowers VHlch appear the 
same season as sown. The variety now obtained is far more beautiful, its extremely 
numerous pure white flowers standing out in handsome contrast with the elegant dark green 
lanceolate foliage ; invaluable for conservatory decoration, being a good winter bloomer, and 
also makes a charming ornament for the table. Per pkt., Is. 
1369. AsteP Ja.pa.neS6, Mixed — The curiously twisted petals of these Asters 
give the flowers a very peculiar a.spect, enhancing their be.auty, and increasing their useful- 
ness for bouquets, &c. ; many beautiful coloure, mixed Per pkt.. Is. Cd. 
AOERATUM, HLCE rKRFECTIOS 
1370. Aster Jewel or Ball, Brig-ht Scarlet 
with White — The well-shaped, quite exquisite double 
flowers in their blending scarlet colour of this variety afford 
a magnificent sight from afar. The outer petals are of one 
colour, and distinguished from the more inward ones, which 
are white-edged, and the petals in the middle of the flower 
making the filling and almost covered by the others, are of 
nearly a white colour. Per pkt. , Is. 
1371. Aster Lady, Rose-Per pkt , u 
1372. „ White passing to 
Hose — Per pkt.. Is. 
Two new varieties of the White Lady Aster, introduced 
a few years ago, and so distinct by its narrow lanceolate 
foliage. The flowers are well-formed, beautifully imbri- 
cated, and for cutting purposes unsurpassable. 
1373. Aster, Mignon, Light Scarlet — 
Brilliant new colour, still rare amongst the different tall 
and demi-tall Aster classes. Flowers very double, and of 
faultless form. Per pkt.. Is. 
1374. Aster, Ostrich Feather, White— 
This magnificent new Aster, originating from the Goliath 
type, bears some resemblance with the Giant Wiite Comet 
Aster. The principal distinction is in the eandelabrum- 
Jike habitof grovvth and its far better floriferousnfess, but 
the greatest merit is to be found in its flowers of immense . . 
glue, averaging 6 inches in diameter, of a beautifnl snow white colour, combined with much longer petals, and still more loosely fornted, thus equalling 
the best Japanese Chrysanthemum. No gardener wanting Asters for cutting purposes should fail to procure this gem amongst Asters. Per pkt , l^.' • 
1376. Aster, Princess, Dark Blue-p«r pkt., i*. 
^376. „ „ „ Crimson— Per pkt.. Is, 
Two new colours of this wonderful useful Aster, which are worthy of a wide circulation, and should secure a permanent place in every garden. . 
t- \ n?*'* Purple, Bijou— Quite distinct and new colour for a dwarf Aster ; although of compact growth, it bears its blossoms most profusely 
From 2o to 80 blossoms can frequently be counted on each plant. The seed of this variety is quite distinct. Per pkt. , Is. 
1378. Aster, Triumph, White-New white-flowering variety of this splendid class of dwarf Asters, with large iuemved flowers • csncciallv 
recommended for pot culture or dwarf groups. Per pkt.. Is. "crs , c.spcciauy 
ASTER, OSTRICH PBATHER, WHITE. 
^13/ 9. Aster, Washington Needle, Carmine ROSe^Especially remarkable is the really nice colour ami extraordinary W flowers 
Dvhich IS certain to give every s.itisfaction. Per pkt.. Is. - . ^ 
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