Canncll ^ aSoiis’ Complete Seed Guide. 
Full particular-., si'.e New t'lam» and onr General Collection in 
Floral Guide 
Scatter the Seed on a level, inoderatelv -tirni surface, cover with glass 
and paper, keep it in darkness until germinated ; sow and place in heat ai 
any time of the year, or as .oon as the seed is ripe: pot the young seedlings 
elf as soon as large enough, and re not when uecesaary ; in three or four 
months they begin to display their beautiful blooms. For further particulars 
see Collection, Ftorul Guvie. 
288. H.H.r. Begonia, Tuberosa Vittata— Stripe t flowered. The 
flowers are flaked and atriped after the manner of the Carnation, even in the I 
Sower buds. From the seed offered sowers will obtain about tO per ceut. I 
of plants with flowers more or less striped or rayed. Per pkt.. Is 6ef. 
289. H.H.p. Begonia Semperflorens Atropurpurea (remon)- , 
Brilliant orange-carmine flowers, and glossy dee|i brownish-red foliage, the 
deep red tint growing in intensity as the season advances. The beauty of the ' 
male flowers is still enhance i by the bright yellow stamens, which contrast . 
admirably with the brilliant red flowers and th.- dark metallic leaves, i 
Cannot be too highly recommended for beds or for pot culture. Per pkt., Is. ' 
290. H.H.p. Begonia Rex — Ornamental-leaved varieties saved from , 
the choicest. 1 ft. 2». M. per pkt. 
1180. Begonia Hybrida Hero— Originating from B. Bawnanni and 1 
B. Hyhrida Giyuntea At ■« ,- e-aceedingly robust g-owth and glossy green | 
foliage, slightly covered with hairs; long, stiff, and erect flower stalks, | 
bearing a great number of splendid ttosvers of La France colour : the flowers j 
emit a little fragrance durmg warm and sunny weather. Is. Gt/. per pkt. ! 
1181 . Begonia Semperflorens Atropurpurea Compaeta 
(Begonia Dwarf Vernon) (Queen of the Carpet Bedders)— j 
Forming small, round, very compact bu.die.s of about 4 to ,) inche.s in height, j 
and possessing the same good qualities as its taller-gr.iwiug parent— uamely, 
the brilliant red flowers and the deep brownish red foliage. Blooming in ( 
the greatest profusion throughout the Summer and Autumn ; one of the j 
best bedding plants fo.- dwarf groups or ribboning. Is. per pkt. j 
291. H.H.p. Begonia, Odorata Pionier— Grown in the open ground, I 
the plants form nice round bushes about 4 inches in height, surmounted by . 
about 8 inches of erect flower stem.*. The thick waxy leaves are dark green 
and round shaped; the blooms are from 3 to 4 inches across, and exhale the 
sweetest perfume, and are of a very rich rose-carmine colour. Is. 6d. 
per pkt. 
292. H.H.p. Begonia, Odorata Saladin— The growth, foliage, flower- 
stems, and delicious perfume of this variety are equal to those of Pionier, and 
the flowers are of the same size, but are of a rich crimson shade. The upper 
part of the leaves is dark green with a reddish reflex, the under part being 
of a reddish-bronz-. colour. Both varieties are valuable for pot culture or 
bedding. Is. Grf. per pkt. 
293. H.H.p. Begonia Weitoniensis -One of the perpetual-flowering 
and evergreen varieties, with small light rose flowers and bright green 
foliage, li ft. Is. 6d. per pkt. 
294. H.p. Beliis Perennis fl. pi. (Double Daisy)— Mixed. \ ft.' 
6cf. per pkt. 
295. H.p. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. Maxima (Giant Daisy) -Pro 
duces beautiful and densely imbricated flowers of an unusual size, measuring 
from IJ to 2 inches in diameter, and varying in different red tints. Is. 
per pkt. 
296. H.p. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. “ Longfellow ’’—Comes true 
from seed, producing dark rose flowers of unusual size and donbleness, 
having flower-stalks of great length and stiffness. ^ ft. Is. per pkt. 
Blanket Flower— -See Gaillardia. 
BeLLIS PKKENNIS MAXIMA FL. PL. 
Blue Bottle— 5ee Centaurea cyanus. 
Bouncing Bet — See Saponaria calabrica. 
297. II.H.A. Braehycome, Iberidifolia {ComposiUe), Swan River 
Daisy One of the prettiest of Summer annuals ; blue Cineraria-like 
flowers. 1 ft. ‘id. per pkt. 
Briza — See Ornamental Grasses. 
Broom — See Genista. 
298. u.H.A. Browallia Elata Grandiflora (ScropAulariaceie) — A 
pretty decorative plant for the greenhouse or conservatory ; bright blue. 
ft. 'id. per pkt. 
299. II. A. Browallia Elata Alba— Pure white flowers ;3nsefal. l^ft. 
id. per pkt. 
300. n.A. Cacalia Coeeinea (Composffce)— Very showy border 
annual; flowers scarlet. 1ft. id. per pkt. 
3 )1. H.A. Cacalia Aurea (Auieo)— Yellow. IJ ft 2d. per pkt. 
Caiampelis- i>ee Eccremocarpus. 
302. H.A. Calandrinia Grandiflora (Discolor) (Poriulacea)— 
Large rose-coloured flowers. 1 ft. 2d. per pkt. 
303. H.A. Calandrinia Speciosa— Purple, i ft. 2d. per pkt. 
304. H.A. Calandrinia Speciosa Alba— White, i ft. 3tf. perpkt. 
Mr. H. Law, Hoods Street, Kettering Road, Northampton, 6th August, 1897. 
Your Carnation seeds have tnruel out grand, only three singles in the bed. I cut off one plant enough to make a bouquet, with which I took Second 
Prize, and used others in the First Prize table decoration. . „ i i i w- i,kii 
’ Mr. A. Weston, Belswood Gardens, Winchheld. 
I must say that your seeds are the best I ever had, for they give both great satisfaction t) my masier and myself. 'Ihey are well called golden 
seeds, which 1 believe thev are. 
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