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1SIJ7. Empress of India -Crimson-scurlct, ilurk foliage; very showy. 
f>rf. per pkt. 
1J598. King* Theodore - ^'hocolatC'Ciimson, dark foliage. 3(/. per pkt. 
1399. Pearl— ('reamy-white ; i>relty. 3^/. per pkt. 
1400. Ruby King- Rich rosy-scariet, foliage dark. 3d. )>cr |ikt. 
1401. Scarlet — Very bright in colour ami effective as a bediler. 3d. 
ppr pkt. 
1402. Spotted — Light yellow, spotted. :!(/. per pkt. 
1403. Yellow— Clear yello.v. lb/, per pkt. 
1404. H.H.A. Tropseolum “ Liliput” — The plant is in every respect 
smaller than the Tom Thumb, and the dainty little flowers, produced in the 
greatest profusion, and peering up well above the small cut foliage, make 
it one of the prettiest annnals imaginable. The blossoms are of the most 
various showy colours. Is. per pkt. 
140.^ H.H.A. Tropseolum, xyn. Peregrinum (Aduncum) 
Canarlense, Canary Creeper — 8 ft. Gd. per pkt. 
1406. H.p. Tropseolum Speeiosum — Tuberous-rooted. Is. per pkt. 
1407. ii.ii.r. Tupa Montana — Hare Lobeliaceafrom Chili, well worth 
cultivating on account of its great beauty : similar in growth to the ImIicHu 
F tdgetts Queen IV. terra. Each plant produces, the second year from being 
sown, five to six flower spikes of 4 to u feet in height well set with 60 to 
100 deep-scarlet blossoms ; the leaves are of a greyish-green colour. Tl;e 
culture is the same as tiiat of the Lobelia Fuh/ens varieties. Is. Gd. per pkt. 
1408. s.r. Tydsea Hybrida Nana— Attaining a height of 6 to 9 inches 
when in full bloom, licing very free flowering, and varying in the stvmo 
magnificent colours and strains as the tall sorts. Its very dwarf habit 
renders it very valuable, being equally as pretty as Gloxinias, and if sown 
early and potted forward these gay and effective varieties will also bloom 
the same season and nt the same time. Is. per pkt. 
1409. H.p. Valeriana Ruber ( Fa/erfaneis)— The well known red 
garden Valerian. 2 ft. id. per pkt. 
Venus Looking-Glass — See Cnmpannia Specnlum. 
1410. H.p. Verbaseum Olympieum— Flower spike from 6 to 8 ft. in 
height ; flowers of a soft yellow sFiade, very' stveet ; large woolly leaves. 
For the back part of a mixed border, or grouping with other plants of 
remarkable size, it is well suited. Gd. per pkt. 
1411. ii.p. Verbaseum Pannosum — A native of the Rhodope 
Mountains in South Eiilgaria. It produces a very large rosette of downy, 
.silvery-grey foliage, in the centre of which rises the stately flower-spike. 
Attaining a height of 4 to 5 feet by 1 J incites in diameter, and being mostly 
unbranched. Flowers arc rather large and of a bright yellow colour. The 
single leaves often measare more than 3 feet in length. Gd. per pkt. 
1412. H.p. Verbaseum Phoenieeum Roseum— Very showy, flower- 
ing freely throughout the Summer. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
1413. ii.H.p. Verbena, Cannells’ Mammoth— incliulmg a splendid 
Kclection of large fine flouers and gorgeous colours. Gd. and 1.?. ])cr pkt. 
1414. H.H.p. Verbena {Verbenacea) Hybrida Candidlssima — 
Large, pure white flowers. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
1415. H.H.p. Verbena Hybrida Dark Blue— 6(f. and is. per pkt. 
1416. H.H.P. Verbena Hybrida Defiance- Beautiful rich scarlet 
flowers. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
1417. H.H.p. Verbenas, Cannells’ Choicest Mixed— This seed is 
saved from our best collection — in fact, from all the best at present in 
cultivation. 1 ft. Sow in heat early in Spring. 6(7. and Is. per pkt. 
1418. H.p. Verbena Venosa — A good old bedding plant; purple 
flowers; the true variety. ft. 3d. per pkt. 
1419. H.p. Veronica Spicata {Scrophularineie), Speedwell — Long, 
elegant spikes of rich blue. 3d. per pkt. 
1420. 11 . A. Veronica Syriaea — Bright bine; useful for edgings. 
i ft. 3d. per ]>kt. 
1421. H.A Veronica Syriaea Alba — I’lire white ; free flowering, 
i ft. 3d. per pkt. 
1422. H.H.p. Vinca Rosea (Ai>ocgnuceai) — These beautiful and easily 
cultivated plants when sown in Spring flower in Summer, and are important 
in the decoration of tire con.scrvatory and sitting-room ; they succeed out of 
doors in warm situations ; flowers rose, white centre. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt, 
1423. H.H.p. Vinca Rosea Alba Pur a— Pure white, ift. 3i/.perpkt. 
H.p. violas ( Violiirieu :) — For continuous lines, ribbons, and edging 
to large beds, or intermingled with other plants these are charming ; 
continuously in bloom if attended to. 
VEnuKSA (cannells' ma.umoth). 
1424. Champion — White, useful for bedding. Gd. per pkt. 
I 1425. Finest Mixed— erf. and is. per pkt. 
1426. Souvenir — Bright mauve, very large and fine. 6rf. perpkt. 
j 1427. Warrior — Pale indigo blue. Orf. perpkt. 
1428. Yellow Boy — Fine yellow ; very free. Crf. per pkt. 
H.A. Virginia Stock (Maleolmlal (CVucf/ene) — When sown in 
February or Alarch, a very gay display is produced jn the flower garden 
j with this plant, while Spring flowers are passing away and Summer flowers 
are coming on. 6 in. 
1429. H.p. White Czar (Violet) — A useful single variety, strong 
grower and a free bloomer in the spring. 6rf. per pkt. 
1430. H.p. Yellowrette (.Sut/diurea') (Violet)-i-Mediiim sized flowers 
of a decided creamy yellow shade; very distinct; a perfect contrast to all 
others. 6rf. and I.-, per jjkt. 
1431. Crimson King— 2rf. perpkt. 
I 1432. Pigmy — Dwarf, compact white. 2rf. per pkt, 
; 1433. H.A. Virginian Stock (Mixed)— 2rf. per pkt. 
I 1431. H.A. Visearla (Mixed) — Lovely little flowers, borne on graceful 
j stems well above the foliage; is most valnable when gathered for specimen 
j glasses, baskets, &e. 2d. per pkt. 
' 1435 H.A. Visearia Cardinalis {Cargophgt/em) — Splendid cardinal 
I coloured. 1 ft. 2rf. per pkt. 
1430. H.A. Visearia Coerulea — Blue; this fine variety produces a nice 
j contrast with cardinalis, 1 ft. 2d. per pkt. 
1437. H.A. Visearia Elegans Pieta — Scarlet margined white; elegant 
and beautiful. 1 ft. 2d. perpkt. 
1438. Visearia Oeulata Brunea — An entirely new variety of blood- 
brown colour. A welcome addition and improvement. 9rf. per pkt. 
1439. H.H.A. Waitzia Grandiflora (Vompositee) — Everlasting flower, 
, valuable for Winter bouquets; flowers bright yellow. Requires picking early 
on account of the centre soon becoming discoloured. 1^ ft. Orf. per pkt. 
Mr S. ()i sni.EY, 'J'hc Gardens, The Orchards, Hook Green, Afeopham, Kent, 8lh August, I81).'l. 
We have had a very good lot of vegetables and flowers from your Seeds— in fact. I never had sueb good Seeds before; no trouble in raising tJiem. 
and all true to name. 
Mr. J. llEKNETr, The Gardens, llammcrfield, Bcnshur.st, Kent, olh Febmarg, 1898. 
1 am \ert jdeased with your see.L, they turned out grand. 
Mr. T. Cf.Aff, Cross Street, Seaton, Devon, 24//i March, 1898. 
Our Rrimulas this past winter have been admired, they are really grand. They were in bloom before Christmius, and are even now quite a show. 
W. IIam.mond, Esip, York Villa, Hill Lane, Southampton, 24M October, 1898 
I once again have pleasure in c.xpressing my umimilitied approval of your seeds and plants. 
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