Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide 
423 . o.A. Cannells’ New Hybrid Cockscombs 
HABDY’S CLARKIA. 
4i!i. a. A. Clarkia (Hardy’s) Cannells’ Re-selected— Mixed, 
beantifnl large double flowers, li to 2 ft. 3</. per pkt. 
420. 11. P. Clematis Davidiana — This fine Chinese Clematis is seldom 
offered as seeds as they do not often ripen in this country. It is remarkable 
«mong the non-climbing species for its sweet-scented blue flowers, and for 
the fragrance of its foliage when dried. The flowers give out on applica- 
tion a Jasmine-like fragrance peculiar to the species. As the summer 
Wanes, and the foliage assumes a russet tint, it emits so powerful an odour of 
new hay from the development of coiimarin that the attention of the passer- 
by is strongly attracted ; the dried foliage retains this scent for a 
considerable time. 3 to 4 feet. Per pkt., l.s. 6</. 
428. H.H.P. Cllanthus Dampleri (^Legumimsa:), Glory Pea of 
Australia — Sow in April, in heat, and after attaining the height of three 
inches, exposed to all the light and sun in a temperature of 60 to 70®. 
It likes rather poor gravelly or sandy soil. Seeds should be soaked in 
water till they swell, and then be covered with a quarter of an inch or less 
of sandy soil, and pressed down with the hand. Sow where it is wanted to 
grow, as the young plants do not like being shifted. 4 ft. Is. and Is. Crf. 
per pkt. 
(Celosia cristata) amarantaceie. 
The many thousands who honoured ns with a visit last Summer will 
acknowledge that one of our 100-feet houses, filled with Cockscomb*, 
contained the most magnificent lot of this family ever seen in England. 
Hitherto, one or two colours has been the extent of the varieties, whereas 
I we have now a dozen distinct colours. All are of rich satiny colour, such 
[ as bring forth the expression, “Had I not seen these I could not have 
believed they would have caused such a glare." Many had perfectly arched 
heads more than two feet over, and every seed is from those which had 
I combs quite equal to the engraving. Mixed, 2s. Gd. per pkt. ; smaller. 
Is. and Is. Gd. per pkt. 
424. a. A. Glasgow Prize— i ft. is. Gd. per pkt. 
426. o.A. Swanley Dwarf — Intense crimson. The best for market 
purposes, only averaging 6 to 9 inches high. Is. and Is. Gd. per pkt. 
426. o.A. Empress — Very tall, and grows to an immense size. 1^ ft. 
Is. per pkt. 
427. o.A. Cockscomb Vesuvius (Celosia cristata nana)— A very 
effective dwarf variety, producing large perfectly shaped heads of a fiery-red 
colour on a golden-yellow ground ; most useful for pot culture. 1 ft. Is 
per pkt. 
Mr. Geo. Gkifpitu, The Gardens, Penywern, Aberystwyth, 3lsf August, 1897. 
I got the Silver Medal for Gloxinias from your seed. Some of the plants had 32 fully expanded blooms on them. Ihey were very much 
admired, and many asked me where I bought the seed, and said they never saw such a free flowering strain. 
412. It. A. Clarkia Elegans Nana Rosea — The bushy plants 
Attain only 10 to 12 inches in height, and produce large pink flowers on 
short upright branches, and form thus, intermixed with the dark green 
foliage, a pretty sight. Well recommended for groups or borders. 
Per pkt., Gd. 
413. H.A. Clarkia Mrs. Langtry — Pure white, centre brilliant 
carmine-crimson. 1^ ft. 3<f. perpkt. 
414. H.A. Clarkia Pulchella Alba — Beautiful white. 1,1 ft. 
2d. per pkt. 
415. H.A. Clarkia Pulchella— Mixed. 2cf. per pkt. 
416. H.A. Clarkia Pulchella — Rosy purple, ij ft. 2d. per pkt. 
U88. It. A. Clarkia fl. pi. Alba — Double white variety; good 
contrast to other kinds. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
417. H.A. Clarkia fl. pi. Purple King (Hardy’s)- Exceedingly 
pretty and distinct. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
418. H.A. Clarkia fl. pi. Salmon Queen (Hardy’s) — Exceedingly 
pretty and distinct. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. ^ \ 
429. H.p. Cllanthus Puniceus — Vivid crimson flowers ; large. 4 ft. 
Is. per pkt. 
430. H.A. Clintonia Elegans, syn. Downingia Elegans (Cam- 
ponufocece)— Beautiful little annuals, very suitable for edgings or rockeries; 
sow in heat with care as the seed is very minute. | ft. 3d. per pkt. 
431 H.A. Clintonia Pulchella Alba— J ft. Gd. per pkt. 
421. H.H.P. Coleus ( Aoiiotree) — Our own choice collection. Saved from 
^ the very best golden-edged kinds, and there can be no doubt it will produce 
I some fine new and distinct varieties. For culture, see Floral Guide. 
I 1^ to 3 ft. 2s. Gd. per pkt. ; smaller. Is. Gd. per pkt. 
1 422. H H.p. Coieus Giganteus Crispa- Producing large bold foliage. 
The colours consist of blackish-maroon shades, golden-yellow, greenish- 
yellow, deep rosy-crimson, blood red, reddish-brown, clear green -veined 
rose, and also marked and maculated in the most varied forms. For groops 
of large dimensions will be found most useful. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
