Caimell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
Begronia 
ohai'ining dwur 
lOiC.l. 
F oma Semperflorens, Little Gem-x double-floworing variety of the 
compact I'eniud Begonia. In habit it comes absolutely true froni seed, but only 
This neat little plant is quite a gem botli 
onc-lialf of till) seedlings produce good double fiowers, 
for bordering nnd in pots. Per phi., 1». drf. 
ifiii 2 . n.u.A. Bidens atrosanguinea Superba (Dahlia Zimapani Superba) 
—of dwarf growth, b to 12 inches high, but of vigorous growth nnd free flowering. The flowers 
are daisv-like, and of the deepest velvety dark blood-red, appearing nearly black, and arc well up 
above the foliage. The pcUils of tin's novelty are long, and sometunes very small; others are 
deeply cut or fringed, and sometimes crested and curled, tlius giving the flowers a loose and graceful 
appearance, and differs to the flimsy flowers from the old variety. Valuable for cutting. 
I’cr pkt., ls> 
Campanula Persicifolia Grandiflora (Backhousel) — The now 
Urge-flowering larioties of C. iitraki/oliu have (juickly succeeded the old sniull-floworing kinds for 
even so will those now offered soon he much sought after arid preforrod to the old 
cutting purposes, 
small-flowering double varieties : they produce splendid double flowers of U inches diameter. No 
grower of flowers for catting purposes, or lovers of hardy pcreuiiials, should be without specimens of 
this lovely novelty. 
iGtifl. Campanula Persicifolia Grandiflora (Backhouse!), 11. pi., Blue. 
1GG4. 
White. 
I'er pkt., U. each. 
Candytuft, Little Prince (Iberis coronaria prlnceps)— 
utiful Emuress Candytuft that this most charming new dwarf variety was obtained. 
lt!66. ii.A. ^ 
It is from the beautiful Em/jresii Candytuft 
Though only half the height of the parent, say 1 to 0 inches, it forms just as massive spikes of 
large pure white flowers, which, standing erect out of Ihc Wallflower-like foliage, are grouped 
cnndelabra-wisi' rmiiid the main stem. In some jdanis further side branches, often to the number 
of three or four, are developed, giving tlie plant quite a bush-like form. This new Candytuft 
is of un extremely robust constitution, and continues considerably longm in full bloom than 
OAMI'ANUI-A fUnSIClrOLlA CIlANUtlLORA 
the Eiiipress, When planted in niasses it produces a splendid snow-like cflcct; for 
Icrs also, and ns a pot plant, this uovelty will be of grand service. The 
(llACltUorSBl), I'L. CL. 
groups nnd borders . . . , 
numerous visitors this summer were greatly struck with its unique beauty 
of the be-t iiitrodiictioDs, Ter pkt., Is 
Oue 
10G6. 11.11 1'. Canna varicg’ata— New vnriegated-leaved Camin, repro- 
ducing itself true from seed ; leaves light greeu, lined and blotched with red and 
yellow, and edged light red. A novel and beautiful plant for decorative uud bedding 
puriKise.s. Ter pkt., Is. 
1G67. u.A. Centaurea Americana alba— Ture white flowered variety 
of the Ainericuii Cornflower, b lowers very large, 5 to 0 inches across, resonibling 
line-cut tissue paper. Of great value for large bouquets, &c. Ter pkt., l.v. 
166b. 11 . A. Centaurea imperialis, mixed colours— New large- 
flowering hybrids of the sweet-sceoted Ceutanreius, the result of crossing C. Maryarilnu 
with V. iiioscliala. Having inherited the vigorous growth of the latter, they form 
large, nmiiy-brauchcd bushes of 3 to f feet iu height, covered with long stemmed, 
noble flowers of the c.\o<'l form and of tlic same fragrance as those of the well-known 
C. Maiyaritue, but of almost double the size. Unfavourable or wet weather, which 
destroys tho plants of C. ilarijarilae and C. ndorala, docs not affect in the least the 
luxurious growth of C. im/ierialis ■, the plants produce un ahundauce of bloom from 
July until the frost kills them. The beautiful largo flowers viu'v in all shades of 
white, lilac, rose, and purple, aad if cut curly iu growth they will last ten days in 
water. Undoubtedly one of the finest introductions of tho season. An excellent 
■ novelty, uud of cosy culture. Ter pkt., Is. 
iiififf. II. A. Chrysanthemum carinatum (tricolor) Chameleon 
— I.argc-Howcrcd uew variety of this showy annual, so valuable for its yield of cut 
, flowers. Tho ground colour of the llowerj or ray florets is a light coppery bronze 
with a bright purplish crimsnn zone during the lirst few days, the blackish purple 
disc being surrounded by a golden yellow circle ; a few days later the coppery bronze 
' changes into a clear Isabel, while the colourings of tlio zone and circle remain. These 
( four distinct colours on oue flower, combined with the different coloured flowers 
oil one plant, produce a beautiful contrast. Kxcecdingly eflectivo when planted in 
groups, and of great value for cutting pnrpose.s. Ter pkt.. Is. 
1670. u.H.f. Coleus, new lar^e-leaved dwarf- With this novelty wr 
have tlje pleasure of introducing a new class of Coleus, specially adapted for carjiet 
bedding. Attaining but a height of G to 8 inches, and producing their leaves in great 
profusion, the seedlings need no cutting back whatever; all there is to bj done is caudvtoft, UTruj 
to pinch oat the small flower stems. The leaves, being of lasting substance and marly of the same size as fhosa of the 
from blackish red to red marbled and sjmtted. True from seed Ter pkt., 1». Gd. 
flllNCE. 
tall-growing varieties, varv 
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W. H. M. Chdbch, Esq., Auch na Cloich, Eoseneath, Dumbarton, 16t/i May, 1898. 
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I have great pleasure in saying that the Cineraria and Calceolaria seed you sent me has given great satisfaction. The Cinerarias came 
hlnom at Christmas, and are still a snleudid sieht. Tile flowers are of great substunee, twice tliat of any Ciners 
into bloom ^ Christmas, and are still a splendid sight. 
Calceolarias are equally fine. Everyone who has seen them say they never aiv anything to equal them before. 
Cineraria 1 ever saw. The 
1, Wilton Terrace, Belgrave Square, S.W., April let, 1898. 
The Countess of Buckincuausuibe encloses C.G., and is extremely pleased with the bulbs, seeds, and plants received from Messrs. CanneU. 
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