Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gtiide. 
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NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM ASTER. 
RAY ASTKR. 
Sow Aster seed mFebrnary and March in pots, or on a spent hot-bed in drills, 
4 inches apart. When the plants are 1 inch high prick ont into a cold frame, 
or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from whence they can be planted 
one when 4 inches high. Select showery weather for planting, when the 
ground 18 in good working order; plant out in rows I foot apart each way. 
To grow Asters to perfection a rich deep soil is indispensable, and during 
dry wither they should be watered, and a top-dressing of well-rotted manure 
Mplied early in August. Be very particular that they are always thoroughly 
n^e from inwcts when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will 
become curled, and vigour and protection lost for the season. If required 
for exhibition the bads should be thinned, and the plants well watered with 
liquid manure. During the last fortnight cover with glass. 
1248. Aster, Giant Comet, Lig-ht Blue — The class of Giant Comet 
Asters was represented hitherto hy a very limited number of colours, now 
CM be added these new and qtiite distinct colours to this mnch admired class. 
Ine Gardeners Chronicle speaks of them as decided acqnisitions. Per 
pkt., each colour, 1... 
lana Aster, Giant Comet, Lilac Description as above. Per 
1308. ,, ,, ,, Crimson ) pkt., each colour. Is. 
1249. Aster, Ideal— Qnitc a new class, of which a similar, regular 
constant, bonqnet-p} ramidal growth has not yet existed among all Asters; 
medinm-sized, elegant shaped, pnre white flowers, somewhat resembling 
the Victoria class. Well adapted for pot culture. Per pkt., l.s. 
1260. Aster. Jewel or Ball— Pure white. This pure white variety,, 
with its perfectly glohnlar-shaped flowers, is especially valuable for cutting 
or bunching; equal in size, form, and beauty to the other varieties in this 
pretty class. ' Per pkt.. Is. 
1251. Aster, Mig'non Lilac — This lovely variety is certain to give 
delight to all w'ho may grow it ; tlie colour most nearly resembles the 
“white, passing to lilac,’ introduced a few years ago, as the flowers open 
almost white, but whereas the latter darkens considerably towards the close 
of the blooming period this novelty retains the delicate charm of its light 
lilac shade until the very last. Per pkt., l.s. 
1262. Aster, Ray, White — Attains a height of about 20 inches; 
in habit of true candelalirnni growth, and bearing its large flowers on long 
strong stalks ; the flowers measure 4 to 0 inches in diameter, and consist of 
rays of very^ long, slender, grilled florets, which have a charming appear- 
ance. The Gardeners’ Chronicle .says of this novelty ; “The asters of the Ray 
type liave terete florets resembling some of the straight-rayed Japanese 
Chrysanthemums; they arc pretty and distinct.” Awarded a Certificate of 
Merit. I’er pkt., l.s. 
1303. Aster, Ray, Bright Rose — Similur to foregoing, except 
colour. Per pkt. . l.s. 
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