Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
2i8. u.H.ji. Comet, Mixed— Large and extremely double flower*, 
similar in shape to the Japanese Chrysanthemum. IJ ft. Per pkt., mixed, 
{jd. and Is. 
229. H.a.A, DwarfBouquet — BestofthedwerfAsters.grow-iag about 
G inches ; the flowers are all bi-colonred, small, flot-petalled, and rery free. 
Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable fctr pot culture. 
Mixed. J ft Gd. and l.v. per pkt. 
U7G. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered (Bismarck-brown)— 
The young blooms are salmon-red, and after full development of the 
flowers they show the so-called Bismarck-brown, or sonicwhut approaching 
a terra-cotta colour. Per pkt., Ls. 
251. a.H.A. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered— Can warceiy be 
too highly recommended, dwarf compact growth ; large, beautifully shaped 
flowers, very suitable for bedding, and marginal ^Its to other tall varietie*. 
1 ft. Mixed colours. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
230. a.a.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. 
246. H.a.A. English Quilled, or Globe— The guard petals sit 
.regularly round, and are thickly quilled, with very high centres ; for 
size and shape they are snperior to those u-uully seen at exhibitions. 
It is well known to all lovers of this class that if home-^own U is 
superior to that imported. Our large Aster bed iu September is generally 
the finest seen in England. Mixed. 14 ft. Cd. per pkt. 
231. Eynsford Yellow (Cannell)— A distinct advance. Perfectly 
tubular-shiiped petals, foriiiiiig into flowers of the best form and quite 
globular, of graceful growth, and very free blooming. Award of Merit, 
K.1I.S. Per pkt., Ls. 
as round as a ball, very nseful for enttiog and bunching. Each colour separate. 
IJ ft. Per pkt.. Is. 
235. Jewel or Ball— Dark blue. Equal in beauty and exquisite form 
to the other varieties introduced several years ago. Per pkt , Ls. 
23G. Jewel or Ball— All colours. Mixed, l.s. per pkt. 
2.3Ca. B.H.A. Jewel or Ball, Purple-violet— Another exceptionally 
fine colour to this *hort-]>e tailed chLss of Pscony- flowered Asters which have 
already attained such great popularity. Per pkt.. Is. 
237. Lady In White —The flowers are elegautly boriio on very slender 
stalks, and having exactly the sime graceful semi-globular form as the 
Miipion. It is of inestimable value for tjedding, pots, and especially for cut 
flower purposes. The leaves are long and narrow, and a striking light 
green iu colour. Per pkt. , 1*. 
238. U.II.A. Mignon, Hortense Red— Of the greatest value for use 
in the late Autumn. A last sowing in June will bring in the flowers of this 
excellent variety in the months of October and November. Per pkt.. Is. 
252. H.H.A. Migrnon White, changing to lilac > Is. per pkt. each 
252a. ,, ,, White, changing to rose ) colour. 
The above are of incomparable tlelicacy and beauty. Flowers of 
three distinct shades of colour are Iwme at the satne time by one plant : 
the blossoms on first appearing being pure white ; those half developed 
white, changing to lilac or rose; and, finally, the full-blown flowers are 
of a beautiful pure lilac or rose tint. Of beautiful shape, and most useful 
for pot culture and cutting purposes. 
258. B.p. Aster Perennial {Compositrr), Michaelmas Daisy — From 
a splendid collection ; sown early they will flower the same year. These 
are most useful for all kinds of decoration, and are also quite the fashion. 
Sow in heat. Mixed. 2 to 6 ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
250. H.H.A. Humboldt — A very elegant and large Pmony-flowering 
variety of this much-admired section of Asters. They are, by their 
graceful growth, free blooming, and extremely showy qualities, well adapted 
for groups. Mixed. 1 ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
232. H.H.A. Imbricated Pompon— The colouring is precisely the 
same os that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and (Jiaut Emperor races. 
Fine for bouquets. IJ ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
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233. ii.H.A. Improved Pseony Perfection- The flowers combine 
the enormous size of the Giant Emperor Aster with the greatest perfection 
in form and doubleness of the Pmony class. The plants are of pyramidal 
growth. The yield of seeds is a very small one. Mixed colours. 1^ ft. 
Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
234 H.H.A. Jewel or Ball— (l) Apple-blossom; (2) Deep Rose; 
(3) Rose with White— Three very handsome varieties obtained from the 
well-known large flowered Pseony Perfection tribe. Beautiful, short-petalled, 
and perfectly round flowers, which may be compared to the finest varieties 
of the incurved class of Chrysanthemnm. The fully-developed flowers arc 
1178. Princess — White, paising to rose, flowers being the same lovely 
delicate hue which has now become so widely popular siute appearing 
in the Victoria and Mitjnon Asters. Per pkt.. Is. 
239. Princess Rosalind— it has the same habit, the same round short- 
petalled Liliput Dahlia-like flowers, is just us floriferous, and cont nues as 
long in bloom ns the SnouhaV, the blossoms being of a most charming bright 
rose colour. The whole plant poss. sses a beauty and elegance which few 
other Asters can rival. Per pkt., l.«. 
240. H.H.A. Pure White Victoria- The most prized by growers of 
all the Asters. ft. 1». per pkt. 
1179. Queen of the Felibres — Flowers pure white; excellent for 
cutting. Is. p^r pkt. 
249. H.H.A. Queen of the Market, White— A capital Aster for 
cutting purposes, blooming quite three weeks earlier than any other kii.d, 
1^ ft, Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
CASNEU-S’ VICTORIA ASTER, 
242. H.H.A. CannBlls’ Victoria— The finest variety m cultivatioi. 
and for exhibition purposes unequalled. Flowers perfectly doable, im- 
bricated, globular, and as large as the Giant Emperor Aster. Habit very 
robust. Mixed. IJ ft. Gd. end Is. per pkt. 
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