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FOR NEW KINDS, SEE NOVELTIES ON COLOURED PAPER. 
PRIMULAS (PRIMULA SINENSIS) , (PrimvlacKB.) 
8 u^. CannellS White Ftrfection — The loveliest and the most 
perfect in hnl i'. thoviT, and freeness, iiiid stands at the head of this class, 
^'eni. leaf and cl If I Stems. Firsf-tClass Certiticate. 9 in. 2i. 6rf. per pkt. ; 
smaller pkt, Is. Urf. 
80!) Cannells' Swanley Blue — Identical, or nearly so, with what 
has been shown as blue colour. It ii' a heantiful mauve, perfectly distinct, 
and one of the most uncommon coloured Primulas of the whole collection ; 
very strikinjt. 9 in. 2s. )»fV. jier pkt. ; .smaller pkt., Is. 6d. 
810, CANNELLS IMPROVEMENT — Bright red; habit, size, 
substance, and freeness, tngctlur with' its fine flowers, constitute it agent. 
'First-Class Certificate. 9 in. 2.«. ftef. per pkt. ; smaller pkt., l.v. ilrf. 
'' 811. Cannslls’ Pink — is. acknowledged to be the mc.'-t perfect 
iPrimula ever raised; colour, the most lovely of pinks e'ci seen, nearly 
resemldiiig the tint at the base of the petals of /ai France i t se. P.y carrying 
CANXEl-Ls' PlllMULA SINENSIS FI.MISIIIATA, EYNSFORD WHITE. 
821. Cannells’ Eynsford White- -Of the purest 
white, and highest quality flower ; so overlapping are the petals 
'hat it resembles the outline of an immense double. Its flmbri- 
ation is not approached by any other kind ; habit good, and very 
free. Per pkt., l.«. Grf. and 2s. Gd. 
1326. Cannells’ Lilacina (Pem Leaf)-Soft like, shaded 
silver; a useful variety. Per pkt., l.s. Gi/. and 2s. Get 
822. Cannells’ White —a decided improvement, and 
will undoubtedly commend itself as a first-class variety both for 
general purposes and exhibitions; it is of vigorous dwarf growth, 
and producing bold trusses of pure white flowers of great substance 
and size. Per pkt.. Is. Grf. and 2s. 6(/. 
your thoughts to that flower you can readily imagine the grandeur of this 
variety; the largest bloom and the, finest habit. The value can readily be 
seen. 2s. 6d. per pkt.; smaller pkt., Is. Grf. 
813. Primula, The Queen — 'W1ii!e,slighpy tinted, fine flowers; graceful 
fern-leaf foliage ; useful. 2.s. 6d. per pkt. ; smaller jikt., l.s. Grf. 
814. Primula Sinensis Fimbrlata Rubra Superbissima— 
The fringing of the extra large bold flowers— which are of great substance — is 
of the same heavy character as in Alba Magntjica, and which distinguishes 
that variety from all others ; whilst the colour is that of the best type 
I of the ordinary “Rubra,” relieved by a rich golden-yellow eye, the well- 
I shaped truss being borne well above the foliage, which is deeply cut, and 
: of good rich green. Per pkt., 2.,. (id. 
816. Mixed — Containing nearly all the above kinds. 2s. 6d. per pkt. ; 
smaller pkt.. Is. Gd. 
Primula Sinensis Fimbriata fl. pi. (Double). 
1323 Fringed, double crimson. Per pkt., 2.s. Gd. 
1324. ,, ■ ■ - ■ - - 
1326. 
81G. 
817. 
lilac. Per pkt., 2s. 6.7. 
Prince of Wales. Per pkt., 2.s. 6d. 
white. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. and os. 
brilliant magenta-red. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
and 5s. 
red and white mixed. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
and 5.S. 
lovely soft salmon. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
and .6.S. 
Our eight houses, oaoh 100 feet, from November to May, 
present a most wonderful sight. 
818. 
819. 
OTHER VARIETIES OF PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. 
T 1827. Alba Mag'niflca — Of great substance, beautifully fringed. Per 
pkt., 2s. Gd. I 
1328. Avalanche — Pure white, dark red stem. Per pkt., 2.s. Gd. 
1329. Chiswick Red— Very bright colour. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
1330. Coecinea Magniflea Improved— Flowers of a rich and 
skiking colour. Per pkt., 2.«. Gd. 
1331. Florence — Of a beautiful scarkt shade. Per pkt., 2.s. Gd. 
1332. Lilacina Marginata— Lilac, white border; distinct. Per 
pkt., 2.S. 
I3ii3. Magenta Queen— A rich co'our. Per ))kt., 2s. Gd. 
Marquis of Lorne— Rich red ; large and fine. Per pkt., 2.*. Gd. ; 
1335. Mary George — Of a silvery lilac shade. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
1336. Red— Fern leaf, large, beautifully fringed. Per pkt., 2s. 
1337. Rose Carmine — Fern leaf, a pretty shade. Per pkt. , 2s. Gd. 
1338. Rosy Morn — A charming blush colour. Per pkt. , 3s. Gd. 
1339. Ruby Queen — Brilliant colour. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
1340. Snowdon— Snowy whiteness, large and fine. Per pkt., 3s. Gd. 
1341. Snowflake — Fern leaf; very fine. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. 
1342. Village Maid— While striped rosy carmine. Per pkt., 2s. 
1343. Mixed — Saved from the best of recent introductions. Per pkt., 
2s, Gd. _ f . ■ 
S26." Prlmilla, Thfe Lady— This variety is the beau ideal of graceful- 
ness and elqggncq, 'It has, an attraction peculiar to itself. It has beantifnl 
dark foliage and stems — when in a young state the leaves are almost a 
pnrplieh-black loloiir — the foliage and stems being a most effective contrast 
to its pure white flowers and bright yellow centre. When in a group of 
half-a dozen or more plants it has a most fascinating appearance on the 
dinner table; as a pot plant it is perfection; and when in a ent state, 
intermixed with a few fern fronds, it is the very thing required for table 
decoration. By occasionally changing the water it will be found to keep 
fresh and effeciive for a fortnight or more. The flowers do not drop so 
quickly as in other varieties of the Chinese Primula, Owing to the more 
slender and graceful habit of tl)js variety in comparison with others, it is 
e^cMtial that the plants when in the flowering stage should be shaded 
somewhat from the full glare of the sun ; by this mcairs they will continue 
In full vigour for a much longer time, and the flowers be considefably finer. 
It was again much admired last yeats Per pkt., 2s. Gd. and 3s. Gd. ; 
smaller pkt.. Is 
I THE aARDENlNQ 'WORLD. 
One of the most notable varieties of the Chinese Primula, to be found 
ill Messrs. Cannell & Sons’ superb exhibit was undoubtedly that known as 
Tie Lady. Certainly in appearance it is as distinct from the ordinary form 
j of Chinese Primula as can well be imagined. When full grown tbe-plants 
1 average from 18 ins. to 2 ft. in height, producing vigorous rosettes of Uaves, 
i with remarkably long petioles, above which the tall, many-flowered scapes 
1 rise erect and imposing, forming a truly pyramidal outline. How different 
j this is to the other varieties, in which the flower scapes hug the leaves, and 
; do not rise well above them until the sesson is well advanced. When 
Messrs. Cnnnell & Sons have succeeded in producing a race of plants with 
i the splendid habit characterising The iorfy, and imparting to it the rich 
and varied hues to be found in the dwarfer varieties, which are now so 
1 popalar, they will indeed have aehrevcd a notable suwbes, ami one that 
[ will douttleBs be appreciated and taken odwantagB of by the innumerable 
lovers and cultivators of the Primula the world over. 
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