Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
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1280 . H.1-. Primula Parry i — Thirtj -one yciirs hnve elapsed since 
this handsome rriinrose was first introduced to cultivation, having been raised 
from seeds collected by the late Hr. Parry in the Kocky Mountains of 
Colorado. It is of robust habit, leaves from G to 12 inches long, crimson- 
jiurple flowers with yellow eye, borne on a scape 6 to 12 inches high. It is 
best treated as a semi-aciuaiic, and when grown as a ])Ot plant it may be set 
in a saucer of water. Owing to it having probably nearly disappeared 
from our gardens, it affords us much pleasure to offer fresh seeds from its 
ative habitats. Per pkt., l.s. Grf. 
828. H.p. Cannells’ Primrose (Hybrid) — Extra fine, many 
l olonrs, saved from our fine seedling varieties. Keep the seed moist and 
cool ; some will germinate soon after sowing, others much later. J ft. 
G(f. and Is. per pkt. 
830. H.p. Primrose, “ Beaeonsfleld Primroses,” or Fancy 
Polyanthus — All are familiar with the ordinary yellow primrose, and 
probably with some few of the coloured varieties, but very, very few have 
the slightest idea of the grand varieties originating from the result of long 
and careful hybridising and selection; strong growers and most abundant 
bloomers; flowers of immen,e size, colours varying from a blue purple, dark 
niaroon-scarlet, yellow, while, and a hundred other intermediate colours. 
None will dispute them, and we guarantee that they will give more than 
satisfaction. G.t. per doz. fine blooming plants : seeds, Gd, and I.?., per pkt. 
82'J. H.p. Primrose, Common Yellow— True ; seed gathered from 
plants growing wild. J ft. Gri. per pkt. 
827. H.p. Primrose Harblngei* — Weare now able to offer seed of this 
magnificent White Primrose, which is far in advance of all other whites. 
Gd, and Is. per pkt. 
1213. H.p. Primrose, Hardy, Wilson’s New Blue— A splendid 
introduction of great merit. The most prominent feature, and which 
clearly distinguishes it from all others in cultivation, is its remarkable 
colour, which is developed into many shades of blue, from pale lavender to 
deep violet. The flowers are freely produced on foot stalks rising well 
above the foliage, and are fully equal in size, shape, and duration to 
the best older varieties. They have received Awards of Merit and other 
Certificates. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. and 2s. Gd. 
PVBETHRHM ADKEUM CKISTATOM. 
835. H.P. Pyrethpum Aureum Crlstatum (Hurst)— A beautiful 
curled-leaved form of the ordinary Golden leather, and in colour equal to 
the best type of the original from which it has sported, whilst the leaves 
have the crisp appearance of the most exquisitely curled Parsley. Habit is 
extremely dwarf and compact, well adapted for carpet bedding, edgings, and 
similar purposes ; dwarf habit and good colour, a shy seeder. Is. per pkt. 
83G. H.p. PyrethPum Aureum Laeiniatum— Sport from Golden 
Feather. Beautifully laciniated foliage, almost like a fern. J ft. Gd. per pkt. 
837. H.p. Pyrethpum Aureum Selaginoides — Distinct, of an 
exceedingly dwarf and compact habit, the flat foliage resembling fronds of 
Selaginella Martinet overlaying each other, which gives the plant a wonder- 
fully grand and level appearance. } ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
881. H.p. Pyrethpum, Double— From best named kinds. IJ ft. Gd. 
and Is. per pkt 
838. H.p. Pyrethpum, Golden Gem, or “Paris Pearl”— In- 
valuable bedding plant, producing large, elegant, double-white flowers, 
which are continued without intermission from May to November. 4 ft. 
Zd. per pkt. 
^ 833. H.p. Pyrethrum Parthenifolium Aureum (Compositte), 
■Golden Feather —This is the best yellow foliage bedding plant ever sent out. 
For Autumn, Winter, and Spring decorations they lock grand if sown about 
the middle of August. 1 ft. Zd. per pkt. I 
KIiINUS ZAXZ1BAKIEK8I8. 
839. H.p. Pyrethrum, Single — From best named kinds, beautiful 
colours ; most useful for cutting purposes. ft. Zd. per pkt. 
840. H.p. Ranunculus Asiaticus Superbissimus {Hanvnculaceee)— 
Splendid large-flowered double hybrids, flowering the second year from 
seed ; most valuable acquisition. | ft. Gd. per pkt. 
1214. H.ii.A. Reseda Alba (Mignonette) — Dike the Violet, the scent 
ot Mignonette is always agreeable, but in a room it is much too strong, as to 
become at times almost oppressive, and perhaps it is only in the garden or 
as a pot plant it is most appreciated ; where as the variety we are desirous 
of bringing to everyone’s notice bus none of the above objections, having 
little or no odour, and its flower spikes are white, elevated on long stalks, 
and lasting in water for days. We are certain it will become a great 
favourite with all persons of taste ; it will not only give a new and beautiful 
feature to all cut-flower arrangements, but can be used in room decoration, 
hand bouquets, or wherever cut flowers are required, adding lieauty and 
setting off other flowers lo great udvautage. As a pot plant it is very 
beautiful; a strong grower, and possessing quite a lovely fern-shaped 
foliage, which increases its attractiveness. Of a very pleasing and telling 
effect when formed into groups with the aildition of several other flowering 
plants, and finished off with ferns; a desirable plant where light and artistic 
floral arrangements are necessary. I’lanted outdoors in May it soon grows 
into well-shaped plants, flowering profusely, and hanlly excelled by any 
other plant for beauty. Figured in the Gardeners’ Chronicle, July 11th. 
Per pkt., Is. 
Reseda Odorata— See Mignonette. 
841. H.H.A. Rhodan the (Helipterum) Maeulata (Compositte)— A 
very elegant variety, silvery pink, with yellow centre, beautiful alike either 
in bud dr fully expanded. 1 ft. Zd. per pkt. 
842. H.H.A. Rhodanthe Maculata Alba— i ft. Stf. per pkt. 
843. H.H.A. Rhodanthe Manglesil, Everlasting Flowers — Elegant 
half-hardy annual, with dwarf erect branching habit, and bright rose-coloured 
flowers. 1 ft. Zd. per pkt. 
844. H.H.A. Rhodanthe Maculata Atrosanguinea— Very fine; 
crimson. 1 ft. Gd. per pkt. 
845. H.H.A. Rielnus Borbonlensis Arbopeus (A’up/ioriiacete), Castor 
Oil — Extra fine, growing 10 ft. high. Zd. per pkt. 
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