CANNELLS’ WASHINGTON ASTER. 
H.B.A. Extra fine varieties for exhibition. Mixed. IJft. 
MIXED COLOURS, Crf. and I.'j. per pkt. 
COLLECTION of 6 distinct colours, l.s, (id. 
376. 
370. 
377. 
378. 
37U. 
Carmine. 
Fiery Scarlet. 
Light Blue. 
380. 
381. 
382. 
0(7. and l.s-. per pkt. 
Silvery Grey. 
White. 
White, tinted Rose. 
CANNELLS’ SHAKESPEARE ASTER. 
H.H.A. Distinct kind, prettiest of all Dwarf Asters, the plants 
forming a compact bush of 6 to 10 inches in diameter an(i only 
9 inches high, producing extra double well-imbricated flowers. 
Very valuable for pot culture, edgings, and groups; extremely 
free blooming. 
MIXED COLOURS, Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
COLLECTION of 0 distinct colours. Is. 0(7. 
307. 
368. 
309. 
870. 
371. 
Blackish Blue and White. 
Crimson. 
Dark Blood Red. 
372. 
373. 
374. 
Dark Blue. 
AVhite. 
White and Crimson. 
6(7. and Is. per pkt. 
CANNELLS’ CHRYSANTHEMUM ASTER. 
383. Aster, Ray, White— Attains a height of about 20 
inches in habit of true caudelabrnm growth, and bearing its large 
floAvers on long strong stalks ; the flowers measure 4 to 0 inches 
in diameter, and consist of rays of very long, slender, grilled 
florets, which have a charming appearance. The Gat^eiiers’ 
Chronicle says of this novelty : “ The asters of the Ray type have 
terete florets resembling some of the straight-rayed Japanese 
Chrysanthemums; they are pretty and distinct.” Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit. Per pkt., 6(7. and Is. 
384. Aster, Ray, Bright Rose — Similar to foregoing, 
except colour. Ter pkt., 6(7. and Is. 
386. Aster, Ideal — A new class, medium-sized, elegant 
shaped pure white flowers, somewhat resembling the Victoria 
class. Well adapted for pot culture. Per pkt. , 6(7. and Is. 
386. Aster, Lady in White— The flowers are elegantly 
borne on very slender stalks, and having exactly the same graceful 
semi-globular form as the Mignon. It is of inestimable value 
CANNELLS’ VICTORIA DWARF ASTER. 
369. H.H.A. Cannells’ Victoria Dwarf— a very dwarf cla.ss of 
tbe preceding. A suitable variety for pots. 1ft. MIXED— Per pkt., 6(7. 
and Is. 
860. H.H.A. Mignon, Hortense Red — Of the greatest value for use 
in the late Autumn. A last sowing in June will bring in the flowers of this 
ecccellent variety in the months of October and November. Per pkt.. Is. 
361. Aster, Mignon Lilac — The colour most nearly resembles the 
•” white, passing to lilac,” introduced a few years ago, as the flowers open 
almost white, but whereas the latter darkens considerably towards the close 
of the period this retains the delicate charm of its light lilac shade until the 
very last. Per pkt., I.s. 
362. H.H.A. Mignon White, changing to lilac > l.s. per pkt. each 
363. „ , , White, changing to rose ) colour. 
The above are of incomparable delicacy and beauty. Flowers of 
three distinct shades of colour are borne at the same time by one plant ; 
the blossoms on first appearing being pure white ; those half developed 
white, changing to lilac or rose ; and, finally, the full-blown flowers are 
of a beautiful pure lilac or rose tint. Of beautiful shape, and most useful 
for pot culture and cutting purposes. 
CANNELLS’ PRINCESS ASTER. 
364. Ppineess — White, passing to rose, flowers being the same lovely 
delicate hue which has now become so widely popular since appearing 
in the Victoria and Mignon Asters. Per pkt., 6(7. and is. 
366. Princess Rosalind — It has the same habit, the same 
round short-petalled Liliput Dahlia-like flowers, is just as florife- 
rous, and continues as long in bloom as the Snowball, the blossoms 
being of a most charming bright rose colour. The whole plant 
possesses a beauty and elegance which few other Asters can rival. 
Per pkt., 6(7. and Is. 
360. H.H.A. Snowball — Of the purest white, and continues in 
flower for a very long time ; useful for cutting purposes. Per pkt., 
6(7. and Is. 
for bedding, pots, and especially* for cut flower purposes. The leaves 
are long and narrow, and a striking light green in colour. Per pkt.. Is. 
387. H.H.A. Aster, Pure White Victoria — The most prized by 
growers of all the Asters. 1^ ft. Is. per pkt. 
388. Aster. Queen of the Felibres — Flowers pure white; excellent 
for cutting. Is. per pkt. 
389. H.H.A. Aster, Queen of the Market, White— A capital 
Aster for cutting purposes, blooming quite three weeks earlier than any 
other kind. ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
390. H.H.A. Triumph Deep Searlet— The most perfect and 
beautiful of all Dwarf Asters, attaining a height of but 12 inches. The colour 
is peculiarly rich and brilliant ; when beginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, 
but when in full bloom it changes to a mugniftceut satiny deep scarlet, 
well adapted for beds, groups, carpet bedding, or pot culture. Is. 6(7. per pkt. 
391. H.H.A. Victoria Needle, or Hedgehog— Pure white, is. 
per pkt. 
392. H.p. Aster Perennial (Compositce), Michaelmas Daisy— From 
a splendid collection ; sown early they will flower the same year. These 
are most useful for all kinds of decoration, and are also quite the fashion. 
Sow in heat. Mixed. 2 to 6 ft. 6(7. and Is. per pkt. 
393. H.A. Atriplex Hortensis Rubra (Red Mountain Spinach)— 
Reddish coloured foliage; ornamental; useful iu cold positions. 4ft. 
Per pkt. 3(7. 
For collections of plants of Perennial Aster, see Floral Guide. 
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