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Graham, Bt. Sir F. Darwin Sir .M. C. B. Cave, Bt. Sir J. H. Amory, Bt. Sir H. Williamson, Bt. Sir A. Neaves, Bt. Sir C. Codririgton, Bt. Sir G. Jenklnsoii, Bt. Sir K. Dorrington Sir H. Mildmay, Bt. And Most of the Members of Parliament. The Royal Parks, Hyde Park, . Hattersea Park, Myatt’s Fields, Dulwich College, Houses of Parliament, Temple Gardens, Royal Courts of Justice, London County Council. Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Phoenix Park, Dublin. Botanic Gardens : — Graham’s Town, Utrecht, Calcutta, Ajniere, Singapore, Cape Tosvii, Johannesburg, Adelaide, San Francisco,- La Crosse Bergen Observatory, Bois de Boulogne, Birmingham, Ceylon, Jardin des Plantes, Dublin, Edinburgh, Jamaica, Manchester, Belfast, and many others. ^traMern/, “ROYAL SOVEREIGN.’’ This is certainly the best variety yet sent out since “Sir J. Paxton.” Two seasons’ fruiting in our own grounds has proved its superiority to all, and convinced the largest grower in Kent, who is growing every plant. We ourselves have specially manured, pre- pared and planted six acres, and should like all of our customers to make new beds of it at once, for we are sure they will be delighted with the results. For full particulars see Seed Catalogue, page 138. Small runners 6 /- per 100. Fine selected runners, 8 /- ,, l-i.. - «r»i1 si,'* 3tiX^T ,\ 1 'o®X- * ^ "* vyw**fn .Of i> JO ,. V ■■- v'^. C r ■ ,-ii • --. -lu .0IX.'fcC«3&';.' it, 8'1#rtU‘( >if»'>*«3 * 'a •'* . .. -V”^-' M . riTL^ *■ ■*.V.j'ei '-•y *■ ' . . **- ’■■f ■•'*.>■> si n«M. - • ' k • ^ A ^b « .. ..-*■ ^ Jv«s 4L ^S K^w ' ! - ner 1 »K I I I IH I u;i C fvt^ L.S Lj - / r o MELON. Duchess OF York. r TOMATO . UNNELLS King I f I 1 FOR PART/CULARS SEE NOVELTIES. i i. M i ANNELL'S GRAND HYBRID LONG SPURRED^AQUILEGIAS (COLUMBINE),, rolouii;- 2,- nf^r nkt, 1 Tri;il n.-ickel.s L- / I 1,1 .It I '^&^o77ie ar& (S^e. I is onr advertising lieading, and we have never heard of anyone who has come to see bat what they have always expressed thei^ delight and astonishment at what we have shown them, and have gone away and kindly recommended us. The following, extracted from the Gardeners’ Magazine, fully and pointedly explains the necessity of proeuring “ Perfect Seeds ” (onr Trade Mark), so as to ensure the best results throughout the garden and greenhouses, which is of inestimable value, and is the sole cause of our seeds surpassing all others : — “ When it is advised to secure good seeds, that their product may be good growth, too often is it forgotten that, beyond giving good germination, seeds I play an important part in the sustenance of the infant plant. Until roots and leaves are created, the plant germs or growth evolution is dependent for support upon the sap stored in the seed lobes, This eharacter is as evident in the tiniest of seeds as in that of the oak or horse chestnut. The development of roots and leaves is not the pro- duct of instantaneous action. It takes time — perhaps two, tliree, or several days— and until the tiny roots can abstract food from the soil, and leaves can assimilate it, the plant is entirely dependent upon its seed lobes or reservoirs for its existence. How important, therefore, is it that these seed lobes Should be perfect, be well furnished with stored sap, as the robustness of the infant plant has all to do with the strength of the plant later in life. Very old seed, as a rule, fails to germinate because the stored sap has become exhausted or is dried up. The seed, perhaps, makes its puny effort to grow, and then collapses. The moral of this is grow only good and, so far as possible, fresh seed.”— A.D, We grow nearly all our own seeds, and it is well known that we spare no expense to procure the best, and every year we select and re-select. It would delight any lover of the garden to see the loveli- ness of our strains, and the exertions on the part of onr foremen to have the best, even to the commonest annuals. Many are so improved that some families are so very different and superior to those produced at the cheapest markets, and retailed by persons who have not the least idea how important it is to those that purchase ; whereas we grow and supply them direct to the sowers, and from the finest ' climate and soil in Europe for producing them. The result is that the strains are better and the seeds are better, coming off our calcareous soil, than in the ordinary black garden mould, and from the change they make marvellous growth, and the crop is at least one-third more. Compliments and best wishes, cordially inviting all to inspect our Seed and Nursery Establishments. 1 t Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed THE HIGHEST HONOUR AND DISTINCTION A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER CAN ATTAIN. llJ This Prize is expressly for bona-fide Gentlemen’s Gardeners’ Productions, to benefit his Employer, and also showing the perfection of the Garden under his care. E offer to bona-fide Gentlemen’s Gardeners a Prize of £4, together with a brilliant STAR OF HONOUR (£1 will be given to the winning Gardener’s Foreman, and lOs. to the next man who exerts himself most to gain this honour for the garden in which he is employed) ; Sewnd Prize, £3 ; Third Prize, £2, for the best Collection of Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers, to be competed for during the coming season. This ^ i A... Va An am vmaamAima fVtA V.Aot i/\Ti o l^TT o />n i^Tvt Ttl 1 cVt rrchflnna^e Order of Becomtion is intended to be worn as an incentive to the best productions by accomplished gardeners For the Best Collection of 12 distinct Vegetables. „ „ „ 12 Dishes of Fruit, all distinct. „ „ „ Stand or Box of Cut Flowers, arranged for effect. stand to be 3 ft. by 2 ft. Mr. WM. nARTI.ETT. Mr. R. EDWARDS. 3Ir. EDWARD .SWAIST.AND. WINNER OF Messrs. H. CANNEEE & .SONS' CROWN AND STAR OF HONOUR, 7th AUGUST, 189.7 Sir, — 1 beg to thank you, for myself and on behalf of our third man, for our money prizes in connection with the Star of Honour awardedf^ our res])ected chief Mr. Edwards. ( ii ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CANNELLS’ COMPETITION IN GARDEN PRODUCTIONS AT THE SHOW TO BE HELD AT KNOLE PARK, 8EVENOAKS, AUGUST, 1896. Open to all Gentlemen's Gardeners in the Counties of Kent and Sussex, these Prizes is — 1st, to urge Gardeners to ^’ow everything for their employers to the highest possible point of excellence ; ^d, that there shall be an opportunity to prove bis abilities as a nrst-cTass all-round gardener In the three most essential branches— Fruit, Flowers, and Vegetables; 3rd, that he shall have a personal distinction to prove his efficiency and skill in after years as a first-class professional. Each Exhibitor mast ^declare everything he shows for this Prize is positively his own production, and from his employer’s garden. If proved to the contrary the prize will be forfeited, and his action exposed and censured. All competitors must intimate their intentions to the Secretary and to Messrs. Cannell a week before the Show. All exhibitors a.nd their friends are asked to meet at our special tent at five o’clock, when someone of distinction will present the Crown and Star, fasten it on the victor’s breast, and give an address. The money prize lyill, in all probability, bo paid at the same time. THE STAR CAN ONLY BE TAKEN ONCE BY THE SAME PERSON. Mr. E. Edwards, gardener to G. Barclay Field, Esq., Beechy Lees, Oft'ord, Kent, nobly won and carried ofE the Star of Honour at the Seyenoaks Show at Knole Park, proving himself to be certainly one of the best all-round practical gardeners in .Kent- He now retires, and in future he must not compete or in any way assist any other gardeners in competing for this distinction. SEVENOAKS SHOW, Held in K.NOLE PARK. (Lord Sackville’s), 1895. Three competitors entered for this — the greatest feature of the Show. Mr. Edwards, who was second the year before, was now first with a splendid lot of garden produce (all good), and the general comment was that it was an excellent exhibit ; many ladies and gentlemen gazed at it with much interest and admira- tion, and exclaimed “How perfect!” One was heard to say “Good old England and all her lovely produce, none can touch her and her gardeners.” Mr. Hatton, who was third the year before, was now a happy second, and his ruddy healthy face and bright eyes showed his delight at getting nearer and nearer to the coveted honour. Mr. Gibson, one of the gi-eatest professional gardeners in all Kent, was as contented as he could well make himself with a third. It was a grand Show — best in Kent. Prizes were paid at five o’clock, and the winner entering with the Star was heartily congratulated. A vote of thanks to Mr. Cannell and the .Judges ended the second great Star of Honour contest. From Sir MARK COLLET, The Bank of England. I am glad to hear that you consider my gardener was fully entitled to the prize (Star of Honour) you gave at Sevenoaks. I am further glad I he met with deserved success. Showing may- have its drawbacks, but when you give these inducements on purpose to provide us with good all-round gardeners I am pleased that it was in this direction that my gardener gained his beat prize. CANNELLS’ CHAMPION BELT COMPETITIONS Have proved a great advantage to the public, showing how Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers should be when near perfection, and ithe longer these prizes are contended for, and the more generally they are taken up, so will healthy conditions result. Kent [had 14 entries and a sharp competition ensued, entries coming in from all parts of the county (as will be seen by its report), and we hope many more will contend, thus increasing then- store of knowledge and enabling them to conduct their gardening with much more ease and success for the benefit of themselves personally, and by their example improving the whole district. Mr. H. Eobder, Gardener to Col. Cornwallis West, Ruthin Castle, N, Wales, 8/A October, 189,'i. Your Seeds havealways given me entire satisfaction. \ Mrs. Bekmeld, Heythrop, Chipping Norton, 21th May, 1895. I \ The Seeds and Bulbs yon sent mo are beyond anything I ever had before, and less trouble. The Seeds in five days were up in distinct rows ; now I th^^e thriving well. ■-\ P. Dalton, Esq., Fillingham Castle, Lincoln, 2nd February, 1895. I I am ajijcione to begin to get all my Seeds that I want from yon. H. CANNELL & SONS’ CHAMPION SASH TO AMATEUR GARDENERS’ SOCIETIES. TtTB MONEY PRIZE, . .pl.ndl.l GOLD-LETTEREO SASH, lo, .1,. B«i Coll»lo. ot 1C iUUn.i Dl.h.. rtosf they have been accustomed to. We rely on our friends preference to our Firm. I>rizes, 1st £3 2nd 3rd For the Best Collection of 10 distinct Vefijetables. (No restric- For the eesx onions are to be sown.) 6 Dishes of Hardy Fruit, all distinct. Nectarines, Melons, Breadfruit, and Indoor Grapes not admissible.) Stand of Annuals or other Out-door Flowers, arranged for effect, stand to be 2 ft. by it ft. Productions exhibited for these Prizes must have heen grown by io„d-,/iV/e members of the Societies and residing in the same or an adjoining parish. For further varticulars, see Schedule of the Society where the Com,.eht>on tales place. Tt/r TT Pnnnnn Sen will endeavour to be present on the occasion of presenting both Prizes, and invite some our Mr. H. ,.4t th, forl„u.« »inu„. wilh .h.ir dccorutlouc. BENEFITING ALL THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH AND Best Vegetables ever shown in Kent. Nine Guineas sent to the Hospital. from a Village Cottagers’ Show ? BREADTH OF THE LAND. Was there ever such a gratifying return MILTON BY SITTINCBOURNE GARDENERS’ SOCIETY. Who ChoMoneo »ll othor Soolo.los in .ho Coon., of Kent o. tholr next Autumn Show. For full pa.rticuleirs apply to the Secr'®f®’fy" ( W ) / . L i j»>- Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. It was perhaps the best day’s worlv the Rodmershain Gardeners’ Association ever did when they wrested the Cliamjjion Belt (offered by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, seedsmen, Swanley, who are known all over the world) from the Milton Society last year. The Miltonians found that to win the Champion Belt of Kent meant something more than honour; it meant money. And the Eodmersham Association have just had a similar experience. The annual exhibition of fruit, flowers, and vege- tables in connection with the Eodmersham Gardeners’ Association took place on Wednesday and Thursday last, \inder the brightest auspices. In the first place, the Eodmersham horticulturists took occasion to mark their possession of the Champion Belt for the season 1894-5 by arranging their annual exhibition on a larger scale than usual, and the Eodmersham Exhibition has boldly blossomed forth into a floral fete. The interest that had been aroused in our own and other parts of the county over the Champion Belt competition justified Eodmersham in taking this step. The President, Mr. E. fiercer, takes a great interest in all that pertains to horticulture. Indeed, in IMr. Mercer and Mr. A. J. Thomas, two of the foremost fruit growers in Kent, they have two practical gentlemen who devote much time and attention to the work of the Association. Mr. Mercer kindly placed the Park at the services of the Society, and it was in this pretty spot, surrounded by fine old trees and a picturesque hop garden, that the exhibition was held. Fortunately for the success of the show, beautiful weather prevailed each day, and thus ])i’ovided the one, but indispensable, element that was necessary ' to an outdoor fete. The exhibits were staged in a large marquee, ' the tables which ran down one side of the canvas structure being entirely taken up by the collections of vegetables which had been entered in the Champion Belt Comjietition. The exhibits of fruit, flowers, and vegetables from Eodmersham Were also numerous and of good quality — in fact, the whole exhibition sur])assed anything of the kind seen in Eodmersham. Those good men and true who helped to found the Society, and who can remember their early efforts in the exhibition line, might I well look j)leased, as they did on Wednesday, at the great strides that had been made. 1 KEEN FIGHTING FOR THE BELT. I Although there is a ring of pugilistic jiroclivities about this heading, there is nothing to follow about which the gentle reader need feel alarmed. Ever since Messrs. Cannell & Sons hit upon the happy idea of promoting healthy rivalry and attainment of excellence in vegetable culture, the competition for possession of the sash of honour has each year become more keen. We who live in Kent know something of the terrible earnestness which is displayed in a football cup tie ; but footballers are not more keen on their game than are gardeners when they are fighting for the Cluampion Belt. The work of preparation extends over several- [ Rionths; and then, after all, the competitors have to pit their skill against the vagaries of the season. But, clever as they may- be, I^jjure will assert her supremacy ; and, if all that was said on GVednesd^ is to be believed, Natiu-e had very much to do with the disposition of the Champion Belt for the ensuing year. There ( L had been considerable speculation as to the result. Eodmersham, the holders, announced that they should make a big effort to retain the trophy-. Milton, the holders in 1898, and the runners up last year, were known to have been in strict training for some time past ; and if the Belt had to leave Eodmersham it was generally believed that it would be taken “ across the fields ” — vide Mr. Chopping’s prophetic utterance last year — to Milton. But with so many competitors, no one could for a certainty spot the winner, hence the delightful uncertainty that enshrouded the whole affair. There were fifteen entries, the largest number since the competition has been established. Of these, however, one society (Kei-ne) failed to put in an appearance on Wednesday. The competitors were : — Eodmersham (the holders), Milton, Ightham, Borden, Ashford, Westwell, Gillingham, Murston, Lynsted, Hartford, Ewell, Bapcliild. Gravesend, and Littlebourne. The competition, which was o))en to all amateur and cottage garden associations in Kent, was for twelve varieties of vegetables, viz., four cabbages, three cauliflowers, six beetroot, six tomatoes, three marrows, nine spring-sown onions, a dish of kidney pota- toes, a dish of round potatoes, 30 pods of peas, 30 runner beans, six carrots, and six turnips. The judges were Mr. .1. McKenzie, Linton Park, Maidstone ; Mr. Woodward, Barham Court, Maidstone; and Mr. F. T. Hart, Ospringe Road, Faver.sham. Of course the collections of vegetables occupied a considerable part of their time, and the result was awaited with almost feverish anxiety. At length the judging was completed, and the decisions were made known as follows : — Kent Champion Belt and 1st prize of £3, Milton; 2nd, £2, Eodmersham; 3rd, £1, Ightham. The points allotted to the successful grouj)s were : — Milton 54, Eodmersham 48, and Igtham 43, although Littlebourne ran the last-named collection very close for third honours, with 424 points. The success of the Miltonians was greeted with cheers by the excited i-epresentatives u ho were present; and among the first to congratulate them were the Eodmersham exhibitors — a graceful act, which shows that the Eodmersham men know how to lose as well as win. Glancing at tlie merits of the collections, the -Miltonians certainly deserved their success. 'I’heir vegetables were the best on the tables. The collection included two lovely dishes of potatoes, and in this respect the winners were ahead of all their opponents. The iMilton pea.s, onions, and carrots were also noticeable, while the tomatoes were i-emarkably fine and well coloured. Eodmersham excelled in turnips, carrots, onions, cabbage, and beans. Their cauliflowers were also good. Tbe grouping of the vegetables, however, was not so effective as that of Milton. The Ightham collection consisted of vegetables of smaller growth, but the exhibits were bright and clean. In the Gillingham and New Brompton group were to be found what were authoritatively pronounced to be the best carrots in the competition. They were mottled, and of good coloui-, and three of them were of perfect shape. The onions were good throughout the competition. Borden, Bapcliild, and Murston were among the young hands in the fight for the championship, but they each made a creditable display, and by taking part in a competition of this character learned a good object-les.son. The splendid display of vegetables formed the chief feature of the show, and the f ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gmde. collections were specially photographed by Mr. T. M. Eamell, of the AVest End Studio, Sittinghourne. The tables on this side of the marquee attracted large numbers of spectators on each day of the show. THE INVESTITURE OP THE BELT. The President, Mr. Mercer, was in the chair, and among the company present were Mr. A. J. Thomas, Mr. H. Cannell, Mr. J. Dixon, Mr. E. AV. Glreensted, the judges, committee, and representatives of the competing societies. After lunch the toast of “ The Queen ” was loyally honoured, and then Mr. Dixon (Chairman of the Eodmersham Association) proposed the toast of “ The Judges,” who had done their work in a most impartial manner. Mr. AVoodavaed, whose name was coupled with the toast, responded. He said the judges fully realised the difficult position in which they had been placed that day, and he thought one and all would acknowledge that they endeavoured to do their duty. (Hear, heai-.) In thanking the company for the kind manner in which the toast had been received, he said there was no body of men more sociable than gardeners, especially when they won. (Laughter.) He had been an exhibitor himself, and therefore he knew something about it. AVhen the judges were engaged upon the championship competition at Milton last year, when the prizes were decided by only a point, they knew something of the difficult task that would be before them that day, and if his own interests had been consulted he should like to have had nothing to do with it this year. But as he had had some experience of the Avork, he was not going to funk the show, and there he Avas. (Hear, hear.) They had got a splendid exhibition there that day, upon AA'hich he highly complimented them. The shoAv as a Avhole he must say Avas the best he had seen anywhere this year, and he wished the Rodmersham Association every success in the future. (Applause.) Mr. A. J. TiiOiiAS asked the company to drink the health of the donor of the Championship Belt. He Avas sure the Kodmersham Society Avelcomed Mr. Cannell there, and they all thanked him for the interest he had created in the horti- cultural Avorld, and the village horticultural societies in Kent, by offering the belt in competition. (Hear, hear.) Although Eodmersham had been beaten, they did not feel disgraced. (Hear, hear.) Their friends at Milton had had an advantage during the dry Aveather this season by having spring Avater close at hand. “ But Ave shall give them a rub another time,” continued Mr. Thomas, “the elements Avon’t ahvays favour them.” (Laughter.) They AA’ere all pleased to see Mr. Cannell j there, and hoped that they should see him at Eodmersham ! again. (The toast Avas accorded musical honours.) Mr. Cannell, Avho Avas Avell received, in returning thanks congratulated the Eodmersham friends on the beautiful day they had, and their bright and happy surroundings. They had got a splendid lot of productions there, and he Avas glad to knoAv that he had been the means of bringing about those healthy com- j petitions. Perfection of the productions of Mother Earth, for the happiness of mankind, Avas Avhat he strived to inculcate. (Hear, hear.) He sympathised Avith those who had been unsuccessful, and hoped that he shoidd have the pleasure of meeting them all again. (Applause.) Mr. Cannell then j)roduced the Championship Belt, and calling Mr. Chopping (the chairman of the Avinning society) forward, placed the sash upon him Avith a feAV Avords of congratulation and a hearty shake of the hand. Mr. Cannell said that last year Mr. Chopping had the pain to give it up, but this year he had the pleasure of receiving it again. Mr. Chopping : AVe like to see old friends. (Laughter.) After the sash had been properly adjusted, amid loud cheers, Mr. Chopping said he Avas A'ery glad to receive the sash, and he hoped that their friends at Eodmersham Avould carry it up there another year. At any rate they Avould try and keep it in the neighbourhood. (Applause.) Mr. Cannell said he remembered that last year Mr. Chopping said he should only have to go “ across the fields ” to fetch it (laughter) ; and he (Mr. Cannell) did not think he would do it so easily . — East Kent Gazette. u.. |]-Ti> c »3t>iP:A .i ^--i< ■ Oeak Sirs, Mr. Joiix Staclv, Sem-., St. Thomas, Ont., Canada, 21s< September, 1895. Another season has gone Avith its sutcesses and failures, joys and sonoAvs; but, taken altogether, this is a beautiful Avorld to live in, if Ave only . manage right. One of my successes was groAving the splendid tuberous Begonias yoti sent me. They made a blaze of wonderment to scores Avho^f^ came to sec them. J also exhibited at our largest local Fair, taking First Prize and Diploma for quality. I enclose clipping from a local daily. . ' ' ( Vi ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. H, CANNELL & SONS’ KENT CHAMPION BELT COMPETITION. aNNlU i SON K ENT COMPETITION CPKtie^u’s WEEKS CflNNELCs^ SiyvvcewsVj CRNNEUtt Ring _PR|ME MINISTEF? MICtonGEM 1 c n H H & 10MCWHnr|||H r. M 1 ■ MILTON’S CHAMPION EXHIBIT. ( vii ) LEEDS PAXTON SOCIETY— YORKSHIRE CHAMPIONS Mil. T. NEWBOLD, Mr, H. FOSTER, Mr. WM. APPLEBY, Secretary, President. Treasurer. Cragg Eoyd Gardena, Rawdoii, Lceda. Who challenge all other Societies in the County. Yorkshire, being a large county, has the Championship Belt Competition confined to itself. In 1894 it was contested for at Keighley — Bingley, Leeds, and Glusburn accepting the challenge of the Keighley Society. After a severe contest, it was won by Bingley, consequently in 1895 the competition took place in that town, Bingley, Leeds, and Keighley again entering the lists. Leeds this time proved victorious, and now challenge all Yorkshire societies. There being no Autumn Exhibition in Leeds until the November Chrysanthemum Show, the Competition will take place then, and the conditions will be — 12 dishes of Vegetables. 6 „ „ Fruit (2 of Apples, 2 of Pears, 2 of Grapes). A Stand (2 feet by 1^ feet) of cut Chrysanthemums arranged for effect. j'’-' For full particulars apply to the Secretary. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CHAMPIONS OF HAMPSHIRE AND WILTSHIRE. Who challenge all other Societies in the Counties of Hampshire and Wiitshire at their next Autumn Show. For fuii particuiars apply to the Secretary. JlR. A. CARTER. Secretari/. A. F. SWAYNE, Ebq,, aiainnan. Speaking of this contest, “ The Isle of Wight Guardian, ” Sept. 7th, 1895, says ( Tub Horticultdeai. Society. — At the recent show held by | lis society the collection of fruit and vegetables grown and ibibited by the members took the first of three prizes given | J Messrs. Cannell 4-.- 'J' u K 18 til A n 11 u 111 8 li o w under the uuspices of this extre- mely well-managed Society took place on Friday and Saturday, August 23rd and 24th, under favourable cir- ciiuistauces, and was as usual an unqualified success. In addition to the usual attractions was the .special feature, viz., the ott'erof Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Seedsmen, Swanley, Kent, through this Society, of their gold- lettered Champion Sash, together \iith prize money amount- ing to i:6. This mag- nificent offer caused much interest among the surrounding Societies in Lancashire, Westmoreland, and South Cumberland, and many inquiries were made, finally resulting in four entries coming in, viz., Leven Ahilley, K i r k b y-i n-F u r n e s s , Lindal, and Dalton. Being a new thing, a lot of faintheartedness was shown, and to the regret of the Com- mittee only two Socie- ties staged, with the result that Dalton carried oS the coveted honour. A knowledge of the superiority of the e.xhibits usually shown by this Society undoubtedly kept many from competing, but Secretaries, Gar- deners, and Jlembers. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. i of other Societies — from Ambleside, Kendal, Coniston, Barrow, and Ulverston, visited the exhibition, and declared that another season they would go for the Championship and carry off the Belt. The handsome Sash n'as displayed on the winning stand during the day and was commented upon and much admii’ed — in many instances a case of looking and longing. After the judging was over on Friday, a number of invited guests, .Judges, and Committee, sat down to an excellent repast at the Nelson Inn ; T. Ashburner, Esq., Greystone House, President, in the chair. After the usual votes of thanks to Judges, &c., the Eev. Jj. 0. Lewis, of Lindal-in- Furness, acting on behalf of Messrs. Cannell, with a few appro- priate remarks, placed the Sash upon the shoulders of the President, and congratulated the Dalton Society upon the proud position they that day had gained, and hoped they would win it again. He further referred to the generosity of Messrs. Cannell & Sons in not binding competitors to the purchase of seeds or plants from them, but that they did it with a desire to improve horticulture and floriculture amongst the people of Britain. Mr. Ashburner, in accepting the Sash on behalf of the Dalton Society, said he was very grateful to Mr. Lewis for attending and to Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons for their handsome prize. He hoped the gardeners who contributed to the magnificent stand they had exhibited that day would have the honour of being photographed, decked with the Sash, because it would undoubtedly prove a valuable testimonial to them in future years. It was I resolved by the Committee that when the contest took place next year this Society would do their utmost to retain the Sash. ! Among the reports of the local press. The Dalton I^eius I says : — “ The Eighteenth Show under the auspices of our I extremely well managed society, the reins being admirably manipulated, was an encouraging success, and we w'on a Champion Sash. Can we hold it? Now, you floral and horticul- tural gentlemen, try and keep up the honour of ye ancient capital I ” Lancashire and Westmoreland Championship. The North Lonsdale Herald : — “ In the competition open to show's in Lancashire and Westmoreland for the best collection of vegetables (10), fruit (six dishes), and stand of flowers, Kirkby, Lindal, and Dalton entered, the latter being awarded First Prize of £3, and first holding the Championship Sash for one year. The exhibit for this prize alone was really worth a visit to the show. Presentation of the Sash. “ At half-past four a number of invited guest were entertained to tea at the ‘ Lord Nelson ’ Inn, when the Kev L. 0. Lewis, in the name of Messrs. Cannell & Sons, formally presented the I splendid Sash to Mr. T. Ashburner, President of the Society, to hold for the first year.” They now challenge all other Societies in the counties of Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland, at their next j Autumn Show. For full particulars apply to the Secretary. BRENTWOOD AMATEUR GARDENERS’ SOCIETY, CHAlVII>IONS OF ESSEX AND HERTFORDSHIRE, Who challeng'e all other Societies in these Two Counties to compete at their next Autumn Show. For full particulars apply to the Secretary. Brentw’ood Amateur Gardeners’ Society invited every town in the two counties to meet them in competition for the best garden produce. None came. The result is they are somew’hat like the frog in the fable, sw'elling themselves out to an enormous size as self-made champions, and are in danger of actually bursting, so we hope some Society will enter, if only to prevent such a catastrophe occurring in that highly respectable tow'n. Mr. P. JONES HENRY, Cummittee. Ue. W. U. JABVIS Hoit. See. Me. H. MILLKR, Counnittce. ( xii ) OUR REGAL PELARGONIUMS 'W'hexx in. full flowex>. Coloux>s most ln?illici.nt Caimell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. U1 ^ 2 « D a, O g S I D Z 8 § I 0) T3 C (0 ( xiii ) J. J Cann Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. mmmmw & e@ii JJAYE pleasitre in sending all their esteemed Gustomers a Catalogue for the current year, and at the same time wish to sincerely thanh them for their preference towards them. We need not here eulogise our Kentish Seeds, "but simply state, owing to the satisfaction they always give, ive every year receive more and more orders than the previous. Our seeds ripened beautifully, our stock is in a splendid condition, the strains far in advance of those usually seen, and varieties most pure. rCANNELLS I IGOLDEN SEEDS i V] IhEIGN SUPREME | Mr. W. Pkice, The Giudous, Poiityprydd, Trefuant, ls< iVoi)C)«6c;v 1895 Dear Mr. Cannell,— Unfortnuately, we have hitherto divided onr order for what we wanted for the garden between several firms, hut I find Messrs. Caniiells’ Seeds cannot Ite beaten, and shall at all times be glad to receive catalogues. M'ith thanks tind kind regards. ( siv ) X Caniiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. LIST OF NEW \ YEGETABLKS, AND IMPROVED &c., FOR 1896. Bean, Dwarf French, Williams’ Earliest of All— The earliest French Bean in cultivation, and can he forced for Christmas; a splendid variety for pot-culture, as well as for outdoor work; strong, vigorous grower, with a good constitntion ; pods are long, broad, and deshy ; very tender when cooked, and of excellent flavour; recommended for very early forcing or for general crop. 18 to 24 in. high. Scaled ^-pint pkt., l.v. Gd. Bean, July-Runnep — One of the earliest yet in existence, bearing about two or three weeks earlier than any other variety ; very productive. As this sort does not grow very tall, any amateur can grow it even on a little space of his garden, using only twigs instead of stakes. Per pkt., l.s. Borecole, Cannells Excelsior (Scotch Kale) — Although not so important as most vegetables, nevertheless, after the zero weather we experienced in February, 1895, this was found where Cabbage, Savoys, and Brussels Sprouts were killed and rotten, beautiful and green, and equally as valuable as Green Peas in June. It is remarkably dwarf and beautifully curled like the best Parsley, and forming quite an attractive object ; should be in every kitchen garden, and will be found much dwarfer and better than the older kind. Per pkt., l.s. Broccoli, Flower of Spring* — An excellent early Spring variety, forming compact white heads, coming into use about the same time as Adam’s Early, but a decided improvement on that well-known and popular kiud. Per pkt.. Is. Broccoli, Midsummer — By repeated trials this has proved to be the latest yet introduced, producing from the end of June until the third week in July a succession, large, close, and compact heads of the best possible white colour, of sturdy growth, and well protected by abundance of close folding leaves. A great acquisition, coming in just before the early Cauliflower. In sealed pkt., 2s. Gd. ( Carrot, Holborn Forcing* — The first long forcing variety. A handsome long Carrot, with the same depth of colour and firmness of T texture in its earliest stages as other kinds possess in their later growths. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. I Cucumber, Forcing Ideal — After three years’ trial and observation this has proved to be of rapid and strong growth, and yielding a ^ wondcrfnl profusion of fruit; it is of beautiful shape and of a rich green colour, especially adapted for forcing, and of fine flavour; well adapted for I pickling, and its firmness and durability render it fit for being sent long distance.s. Per pkt., l.s. and Is. Gd. I Lettuce, Asparagus Lettuce— a distinct variety of Continental origin ; it presents a novel appearance in growth ; of the Cos type, and the midrib is prepared and served up in the same manner as Asparagus. Per pkt., Gd. i Melon, Bishop’s Favourite — The following is the raiser’s description: — “This Melon is very handsome in appearance, being beautifully I netted, with a magnificent golden yellow skin ; it has a white flesh of great depth, remarkably tender, with a most luscious flavour, the fruit reaching (1 and 7 lbs. in weight. I have grown it over fonr years, and find its constitntion most vigorous and robust. I feel confident it will become one of the standard varieties.” THE GARDEN, in announcing the Award of Merit to the above excellent Melon, says : — “ Mri.on, Bishop’s Favourite — A white-fleshed fruit, above medium size, with a good depth of flesh, very sweet and well flavoured.” Y'er pkt., l.s. Gd. ' Melon, Beauty of Masham — a valuable addition to its class, and bids fair to prove one of the best exhibition kinds ; free setting qualities an*d of strong growth, where heavy crops and fine quality are required it will prove most essential; scarlet flesh of great depth, delicious flavour; fine size and form ; beautifnlly netted. Per pkt.. Is. Melon, Ne’W Japanese Open Ground — it ripens very early, and has a delicious fragrance, the skin alabaster white, and becomes ycllow when ripe; the flesh is soft and melting and of fine flavour; can be planted out early in June, and fully-developed and ripe fruit may be gathered in September. Per pkt. , 1 s. ( XT ) 1 .■-» £' • Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. NBW JAPANESE OPEN GBOUND MELON. Melon, The EarFs Favourite — Awarded a First-class Certificate R.H.S A new green-fleshed variety of the most delicious flavour. It is a strong grower and a free setter, and may be pronounced canker-resisting. It does quite as well in cool frames as in the houses. Per pkt., 2s. 6 throughout. Its yielding qualities are immense, and surpassing any other ! carlv-ripening kind, 288 CAvt. having been gathered from one acre. A soil that has been supplied Avith stable manure is most suitable for growing this A'ariety. 7 lbs., 3s. Gd, £ VOTATO, 1»BARL OP ERPURT ( x’ri ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. F&Fni6P S Glory — TUh grand main-crop Potato resembks J'he Drure in many points, but it excels it in its adaptability to any sort of soil and climate, tlourishing under almost forbidding conditions. Of the finest table quality from October to ,fuly ; its cropping powers are unrivalled. Per 14 lbs., 6s. Progress — a second early white round variety, skin very smooth and white splendid exhibition kind; very consistent; good. Per lb., Is. Gcf. Stirling’— Oblong shaped, white ground, blotched and mottled purple. Will be found most useful as an exhibition variety ; a second early. Per lb., Is. Gd. The Murphy— A new main crop and winter Potato for field and garden culture. A wonderful disease resister ; a great cropper of high quality ; large, well-shaped tubers, flattened, round, with few eyes, and which are not deep; colour of flesh is a pure white with a slight, roughened external skin, Obtained by crossing Champion with Readimj Hero. 3 lbs.. Is. Gd. : 7 lbs., 2s. 6d. ; 14 lbs., 4s. Go. Partial view of afield of Potatoes, pe.vrl or EnruRT, from a photograph taken July Zrd, 1895. View ot our ZONAL PELARGONIUM HOUSE (100 feet), from a Photograph. Seed, 6d. and Is. per pkt. ( xvii ) j Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. OFFICIAL REPORT ON OUR SEEDS. Gentlemen all ought to do as Captain Kemp has done, make a p(>raonal report of s(H»ds they have had during the year. If this were done, it would soon prove that Cannells’ seeds are a long « a 3 ’ the best of all. Capt. Kejii’, Lyminster House, Arundel, 2\st Septe.mher, 1895. It is my custom at close of Summer to report on my .seeds during the past season. With one exception — a foreign novelty — all your seeds have been most satisfactory, both in kitchen and flower garden. Doughino, Russia, 2nd Mny, 1805. ^ The Trinces-s Mestchersky has received 12 little boxes with Potatoes, and thanks Mr. Cannell. She now expects the Chrysanthemum rooted cnttings, ' and she begs 12 plants of the Strawberry named Royal Sovereign. She is perfeetly satisfied with all Mr. Cannell has sent her. Mr. G. Gooding, The Gardens. Glencairn, Bath, 27M Novemher, 1895. Kindly send me yonr Seed Catalogue, for I am anxious to have my supply from you again this year. „ Mr. C. Rayneh, The Gardens, Bank, Newmarket, 2oth November, 1895. If gardeners could have their own way, I for one would have all I want from Swanley. Last July I took three first prizes with what I had from you . A Chapter of highly important information, quite original, and should certainly be understood by all. Evcrytliing that grows, except perhaps minerals, comes from and we are depending on seeds. Without them, even if you dig, maTiure, and till over so deeply and well, the world would be barren, dismal, and deserted — man and even animals would cease to exist. But with a plentiful supply of good seed.s, and man’s intelligence and industry, how lovely and beautiful the garden and flelds can be made, and loaded with an abundance of suitable sustenance for the hapiiiness of mankind. This being so, is there anything .so important to a cultivator as his seeds? No ; certainly not. Yet how lightly we look upon, spesik of, and consider them, just as if anything called by that name would answer ; whereas they must be the finest, if you wish to feel proud of the object you have grown. Is there one gardener in a thousand that ever takes his seed in his hand, as a groom does his oats, and aslts himself, “Are these full, heavy, and really good? ” Not one ever .searches for the meat in the seeds as they do in eating a nut. Do they ask themselves “ Have these seeds come from a firm that certainly grows them, not have to buy any and every where, and have they a reputation ? Have the larii'ties been well selected, re-selected, and tested by those who have a real seed farm, and a correct knowledge and every facility for personally seeing and growing them on the best and most sunny spot, and are they supplying them first-handed or not?” I fear these all-important— yes, really vital — points never enter the minds even of the most anxious growers; yet their happiness and contentment, prosperity, and health of their whole family are pretty well dependent during the year upon the produce from seeds. Our very chairs and tables come from seeds — yes, and our bread, wine, beer, and tobacco. Eemember in seeds there are dead, weakly and defective, good and extra qualities. Pure stock is the result of practical selection, and all are vastly improved, year by year, by this being strictly and practically carried out. Eemember nearly all our modern kinds are hybrid crosses or sports, and although they favoiu- one parent to a greater degree, still there is a small portion of blood of the other, and they are therefore always lialde to show it, and even to revert to the original ; and unless these are removed during growing and seeding, the stock is certain to become mixed, therefore a practical detection and removal, called “ rogueing,” is the life of a pure stock. Cheap seeds, which are mostly foreign, rarely, if ever, get this rigid selection. How can they ? There is nothing to pay a practical man to do it. Our unprecedented awards for the finest, largest, and complete.st collections of Vegetables, shown before the Council and Committee of the Eoyal Horticultural Society and at other big London shows during the last four years, of what we offer are an exclusive proof of the superiority of our stock and seed ; and they also show the very favourable nature and position of our soil and climate in which we groM’ them, \ astly superior to Northern counties. The Standard sa)^s : — Messrs. II. Ciinnell & Sons, Swanley, take a prize for one of the finest collection of Vegetables of all kinds we have seen. The Gardeners' Chronicle sajes : — A mast extensive lot of garden produce was shown by Messrs. II. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. This consisted of 34 varieties of Onions, most of Dcverill’s varieties, also Nutting’s (Jolden Ball, Inwood Favourite, Lullingstone I’ark Hero, Neal’s Advancer, Royal Jubilee, Cannell’s Globe, aner cent, of the crop may be brought iu at the same time. That practically all the plants thus grown being marketable no ground is wasted. That enough time is saved by using large seed to grow one additional crop during the season ; in other words, it three crops are grown, usijig mixed seed, and waiting for all the plants to attain sufficient size for niarket, four crops can be obtained if large seed is planted. That the only additional expense is the extra amount of seed needed, all the smaller ones being sifted out and thrown away. The extra expense will average about 25 cents per pound of seed, and when it is known that a pound of seed will plant about 1,500 .square feet, the matter of extra expense becomes trivial.” — Prom the Gardeners’ Chronicle, 27th July, 1895. A. J. Weakley, Esq., Molteno, South Africa, 16(/i September, 1895 I am glad to inform you that I am perfectly satisfied with the results of my importation of plants from you. I am counting on a display bye-and-bye. Dominion oe Canada Depart.ment of Agricoltdre. Professor Fletcher, Central E.xperimental Farm, Ottowa, 15 WHICH ARE ANNUALLY RE-SELECTED FROM THE FINEST STRAINS. Vegetable Flower Seeds F^or 1896 . /o o'o O O P; o q qT o' 'ft o; o 'tp, i»~< iEvevstf3tng for tbe ©arben iborticultural Seeb jfarm, anb ©reenbouse suppUeb. « lEsnsforb. « »= « HENRY CANNELL S SONS,,:;;;^’,, 3eeil (^rocoerf*! al^ Mercfianfi^, Price, X/- Post Free; Free to Intending Purchasers. THE SMALLEST ORDER - - - - PROMPTLY FORWARDED. TiffnfffwnmrmmmftTtrtmmmfmmmTr^ MCCorquodalb &’C o., LintlP.d, Cnidingtoii street London, KM’ ■V, . Cannell & Sons’ 'Complete Seed Guide. VALDE OF THE GAtBEN, &c. Perfect liealth is more precious than wealth j the sun shines bright where both are combined and judiciously managed. To continue this, the garden with all its productions is absolutely necessary for every pang of hunger and thirst; nearly every want for the cheerfulness of the body, eye, or intellect emanates from either vegetables, fruits, or flowers. How readily they relieve our wants and bring light and happiness to every family ! It is of the utmost importance that the most modern and improved varieties should be purchased and partaken of, avoiding the wild inferior kinds of the heathens. It is wo who possess the most modern and best forms ; it is our art in business. Remembering the enormous number of plants nature has provided for us — probably not less than 100,000 — it can readily be comprehended the study and the heavy responsibility resting on our mind and shoulders to keep all in good and correct order at any chance time they may be asked for, for all the best of everything needed for the garden is our sole everyday calling and existence, and all our departments are always in readiness, particularly seeds, to be sent safely to all parts of the globe by post. We need hardly say we are grateful for past favours. We have striven our utmost for thirty years, feeling that we have hitherto given one and all of our patrons the greatest satisfaction, and trust we may be favoured with a much larger share of your patronage ; when so, we guarantee that nothing shall be wanting on our part, and hope to secure continued recommendations amongst friends. Everything necessary for the garden is propagated, grown, and supplied in the best possible order. Our Firm is a large one, divided into fourteen departments (we are really wholesale growers selling retail), with expert foremen in each, so that whatever is wanted is at hand, and quickly de- spatched at a price certainly not more, but in nearly all cases lower, than other firms. Our facilities are great, and being as it were the actual manu- facturers, together with our naturally favoured spot in England, we are able to grow and supply nearly everything ourselves direct ; if not, they are procured from the best sources, no matter where or at what cost, so that we supply the best. We are determined that our reputation shall extend, and our name become a household word. IT IS VERY NECESSARY YOU SHOULD SEE THIS. OUR ASTER FIELD. m o give an idea of the extent of onr seed growing — particularly Asters — which do so wonderfully well, yielding seed equal to what is usually supplied from the Continent, and which we guarantee to give more than satisfaction. We have hundreds of testimonials praising onr Asters. The last four years all, or nearly all, the seeds are of our own growing. The following report will go far to prove our assertions as being correct; — Reprinted from the GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. OUR SEED FARM. AZING with a somewhat dreamy air at a few Asters in pots, sent up from Chiswick to the James Street Drill Hall the other day, Mr. H. Cannell sententiously remarked that he had a grand lot just then in bloom at Eynsford, and invited me to go and see them. The invitation was too tempting to be declined, and accordingly a few days later I found myself with my energetic host standing out on the side of the hill which slopes southwards to the Eynsford valley, looking upon what can be truly described the finest shows of Asters I have seen. As under the force of the prevalent strong wind, the rich masses of coloured flowers surged to and fro, sometimes in broad sunlight, sometimes in shade, it was not possible to refuse a warm tribute of admiration for a most beautiful as well as brilliant floral spectacle. There are large breadths of Quilled, of Victoria, of Paeontj-Jlowered, of Pompon, of Pmperor, and other sections, in mixed colours, and very beautiful they are, because of the bizarre colouring found in some twelve or fifteen diverse forms or markings thus interspersed ; still further, the mixtures are of special interest, because these include some lines or markings not found in the selected colours, and thus furnish the ground-work of further selections of special merit. Still, the best effects are found in the big blocks or masses of colour, which hundreds of plants, all of one hue, produce. Because rather the earliest perhaps, the Pmony, or incurved flowered, seemed, at the time of my inspection, to be the most brilliant, because the most fully in bloom ; and some of the colours were indeed glorious under the sunlight — so telling, in fact, as to almost beggar description. Although growing, as it were, under field culture, and out on the exposed breezy hillside, yet the flowers are in all cases of splendid quality. I have never seen better under ordinary culture, or plants more profusely blooming. Mr. Cannell is growing these Asters for seed production, and without doubt he starts in the production of home-raised seed with very fine strains, the flowers being as perfectly double as well as they can be. — A, D. Mr. G. Lewis, Edde Cross, Ross, Hereford, 2nd April, 1805. The seeds have all arrived satisfactorily, and the potatoes were in splendid condition, reflecting great credit on the way you store them. It will always be a pleasure to me to recommend your firm to anyone requiring good seeds. Your New York Cabbage Lettuce is the finest I have ever grown. Mr. .1. Giuiis, The Gardens, Silkhnrst, East Grinstead, 5M Jitlji, 1805. Mr. ,1. Stockmax. Gardens. Arlington, Belfast, OM Juh/, 1S95. I write to tell you I grew seven different sorts of Tomatoes, all said to be the best, but your Kitu / beat tuksi all. W. Bell. Esq., Glen House, Cork, \2th Aiinuet, 1895. Tour C ar.'ot and Parsnip seeds were the best I ever had in my garden, every seed I think grew. , Mr. H. F. IIiLLiEU, F'.R.H.S., Buriton, Petersfield, it/i September, 189.5. Tour Ring Tomato is a beauty. I took first prize at our show, several on the scales weighing over a pound. I am much pleased. Mr. A. TV. Laxb, Desborough, High TVycombe, 2,0t/i Mm\h, 1895. I received the potatoes quite safe, and was very mneh pleased with them, and the w'ay you packed them. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Short Notes and Information for our Customers. FEEE CARRIAGE OP SEEDS.— We send all Vegetable and Flower Seeds carriage paid to any place In the United Kingdom, excepting Peas and Beans, Potatoes and Artichokes, when any or all of these are ordered in small quantities, as in many such cases the carriage nearly if not ouite absorbs the value of the goods. i > Potatoes and sundries, &c., are only sent free if the value amounts to 20s. and upwards, unless forming part of a general seed order when we send the whole carriage paid. We do not pay carriage on Pot Plants, Trees, Shrubs, or Bulbs ; but extra plants, &c., are added gratis in lien o’f carriage. EMPTY PACKAGES.— We charge at cost price, and allow half price if returned in good condition and carriage paid, and must be in all oases accompanied with sender’s name and address and advised by post. Although every care will be taken in the packing and sending of plants, seeds, &c., risk of every description must be borne by the purchaser immediately they are delivered to the Railway Company or Postal Authorities. ^ Eveiy article is charged at the very lowest price. Our object is to give the ready-money buyers the advantages they are really entitled to It may happen that prices lower than ours may sometimes be quoted. This invariably means false economy in a variety of ways— good things must be looked after by good men, who must be fairly paid, and good strains are only procured by unceasing labour and care. “ Say by what rail. Please to write the address plain and in full on each order. No complaints entertained unless made immediately on receipt of goods. •' The greatest care is exercised, and utmost liberality shown, when the selection of sorts is left to us. We have every facility for keeping a large stock of everything enumerated in this Catalogue, and are therefore determined to adopt the system of quick sale and ready money. All who enclose remittances will be most liberally dealt with. ^ Uur estabHs/imenls are open for business, ^•c.,from 6 o’clock a.m. until 6 p.m., and 6 o'clock p.m. on Saturday. No visitors admitted on Saturday evenings and Sundays. Closed on all Bank Holidays. " Customers are particularly requested, when sending orders for friends (with their own), to do so on separate papers, with each address written plainly, to prevent mistakes. To avoid delay and disappointment, all business communications must be sent direct to the firm, addressed “ E. CANNELL SONS,” otherwise they will remain unnoticed. Telegraphic Address “CANNELL, SWANLEY.” Post Office and Postal Orders to be made payable at Swanley, Kent, and crossed ”& Co.” All Cheques to be made payabl e to R. CANNELL ^ SONS, and crossed Martin's Panic, Swanley, Kent. Our Terms of Credit are three months only from date of invoice. Not as in co-operative societies, do we demand payment beforehand, unless from unknown correspondents, when satisfactory references to banker's, or some person already known, are equally acceptable. So as to encourage quick returns and but small profits, we allow ,5 per cent, discount on all payments made within 14 days of date of invoice, but after that date must be remitted in full. When special prices are quoted, accounts are payable one month from date of invoice and no discount. We cannot undertake to send a receipt for payments under is. Gd. unless the return postage is sent us. We hope all customers will apprise us of change of address, thus saving the annoyance to them of redirection and surcharge by postal officials and loss of double postage to us when returned; a halfpenny card would thus save us a shilliug, and often pounds. sake of compensation for any trifle, and failures which may occur over which perhaps we have no control, that we are compelled to issue this notice : — CANNELL & SONS give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any Seeds or Bulbs they send out, and they will not be In any way responsible for the Crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods upon these terms they are to be returned. These conditions will be found in all Seed Catalogues. Full instructions as to the proper mode of forwarding must accompany each order, as it is calculated to expedite transit of goods, and save vexatious mistakes. All goods are advised the same day as forwarded, and the invoice posted as soon as possible afterwards. It is particularly requested that all small orders under os.be accompanied with remittance, to avoid the necessity of Booking often the trouble of rendering and even re-rendering several times to our loss. ' ' ’ All orders by post will be dealt with precisely as if given personally. Those who send above their value will have additional put in to make up the full amount. When Special Quotations aue given, Customers abb kindly rbqubsted to mention such. I We grow our own Seeds, and every possible pains taken, and the strictest attention is paid to have and supply every item as per Catalogue ; but there are so many always anxious to rush into litigation for the Caiinell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide THE VALUE OF PERFECT SEEDS. S PON these, the hope, pride, pleasure, and satisfaction of the garden entirelj rest during the whole year. We have often seen people admire inferior productions and been contented, but the moment they see something vastly superior, then comes the great surprise and astonishment that they should have been so long satisfied with what they have had. There are many thousands standing in this position all over the world. Now, we will ask you how all the gentlemen (see testimonials), who are perfectly unknown to each other, therefore cannot have the slightest interest or feeling beyond stating facts concerning our seeds, for the sole purpose of showing satisfaction they have given, and no doubt the great object they had at heart was to benefit their fellow countrymen. It is now an acknowledged fact by all who have had them that they are the best offered in Europe. SEEDS SHOULD COME DP STRONG! f T is of immense advantage when land is manured and dug not later than January, so that it can be left rough during greater part of the winter season, and thus let the surface get thoroughly frozen through, particularly heavy land ; it is astonishing how it crumbles to pieces, as if it was asbes. The small seeds come up when sown in it beautifully, in consequence of the soil being so friable; whereas, if the ground is dug later, in — all probability there is not sufficient frost to pulverise the lumps. The strongest seedlings cannot have much strength, and more often than not arc covered over as it were with a flag-stone; so they are crippled, and often die in their attempt to reach the daylight. If seeds are old— and they mostly are from iion-actual grower.s — and have loft greater part of their vigour, the crop must be a failure, and those that struggle through and survive can only be compared to a poor sickly crippled child, requiring e.vtra attention, and must be judiciously supplied with plenty of good food or they will never grow up, and even then far from satisfactory — how can they ? Think over the matter; nature does a lot, but man must use common sense to be successful. As a rule, seeds should be covered with soil about double their depth (excepting Begonia and other very minute seeds). It must also be remembered that all seeds should be kept at one regular state of moisture even after they have germinated, so as to allow the young radicals or roots to attain sufficient length, and thus have power to gather up moisture and sustenance to supply the plant; for the better this is attended to, so will the plant do accordingly. Good heavy well-developed seeds are a great secret in securing a thoroughly satisfactory crop. PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS BOOK FOR REFERENCE AND INFORMATION WHEN ORDERING EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN. have so perfected the system of sending plants and seeds into the most remote parts of the world that success is no longer an uncertainty, which the testimonials confirm. FOR EXPORT. COLLECTIONS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS supplied from 5/- up to £IO. FOR EXPORT. COLLECTIONS FLOWER SEEDS supplied from 2/6 up to £5. H. CANNBLL & SONS. F.R.H.S., m.s.a., ^ Importers and Exporters of all New and Choice Plants, Florists’ Flowers and Seeds, to and from all parts of the World. FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NOTICES. Plants and Seeds are despatched to India through the Indian Parcel Post, and also by the Ordinary Mail. Customers will kindly notify by which service they wish their parcels sent. In Amei’ica, Anstralia, India, and Cape Town, the general expression amongst both the trade and amateurs is — “ iVon« art so successful in exporting plants as Cannell 4" Sons;” confequently, we need hardly say our trade has increased to a very great extent. When Soft-wooded Plants are received abroad, if dry, let them lie in milk-warm water for three-quarters of an hour, without removing the packing from the roots ; then unpack and put in pots, according to size, place in a close glass case, being careful to shade from the sun until they make fresh growth. All orders must be fully prepaid or accompanied by satisfactory reference. Telegraphic Address: “CANNELL, ENGLAND.” ( 4 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 3 CANNELLS’ COLLECTION OF HOME GROWN PERFECT SEEOS, FOR PRODUCING A REGULAR SUPPLY of VEGETABLES ALL THE YEAR ROUND for the TOWN. SUBURBAN, and COUNTRY GENTLEMEN’S GARDENS. WE FORWARD ALL COLLECTIONS CARRIAGE FREE. We have one of the most complete Kitchen Gardens in England, and eversrthing therein to supply our customers at the very cheapest rate and the best in every way. We should be pleased, if any of our customers wish it, to make up Collections as arranged by any other well-known Firms, and at the same prices as advertised. No reduction in the prices of these Collections, but shall be pleased to make slight alterations in contents if desired. No. 1. — Price 2s. 6d., for a Cottage Garden. No. 2.— Price 5s., for a Cottage Garden. No. 3. — Price 7s. 6d., for an Amateur’s Garden. No. 4.— Price 10s. 6d., for a Small Garden. packing and carriage free. Peas — For succession Beans — Broad ... ,, — Scarlet Runners ,, — Dwarf Beet— The best Borecole, or Kale Brussels Sprouts — Cannells’ Matchless Broccoli Cabbage — For succession Carrot — For Winter and Summer use Cauliflower Celery Cress — Plain and Curled 6 pints 2 „ i pint i 11 1 packet 1 .1 1 1. 1 .1 2 packets 2 1 packet 1 .1 2 ounces Cucumber — For outdoors .. Leek Lettuce — For succession Mustard — Best White Onion — For Spring and Autumn sowing Parsley Parsnip Radish — For succession Spinach — Round and Prickly Savoy Cabbage Turmp Vegetable Marrow 1 packet 1 „ 2 packets 2 ounces 3 packets 1 uacket l‘ 1 . 2 packets 2 ounces 1 paeket 2 packets Mixed I packet No. 5.— Price 10s. 6d., Vegetable and Flower Seeds Combined, packing and carriage free. Peas — 2 kinds, early and late Beans — Runners ,, — Broad... Beet Brussels Sprouts Borecole Broccoli Cabbage , , Savoy Cele^ Cauliflower ... Cress Cucumber— Ridge Carrot Endive Lettuce Leek Mustard — White 2 pints i pint ' 1. 1 packet 1 11 1 „ 1 11 1 11 1 1, 1 ,1 1 1, 1 ounce 1 packet 1 11 1 „ 1 11 1 11 1 ounce Onion Parsley Parsnip Radish Spinach Turnip Vegetable Marrow Showy Hardy Annuals Half-Hardy „ Balsam Ten- Week Stock Everlasting Flowers Ornamental Grasses Sweet Peas Mignonette Sunflower 1 packet 1 11 J ounce 1 ,1 1 11 1 „ 1 packet 3 packets tj 1 packet 1 11 I „ 1 .1 I ,, I .. I , 1 1. ■ Higher Priced Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seeds combined can also be supplied. No. 6. — Price 21s., for a Medium-Sized Garden. PACKING AND CARRIAGE FREE. Peas —The best for succession Beans — Broad „ — French, Dwarf ,, — Runners Beet— The best Borecole, or Kale Broccoli — Finest sorts for succession Brussels Sprouts— Cannells’ Matchless Cabbage— For succession Carrot —Two kinds Cauliflower Celery — Good varieties, including Cannelis' Hea Colewort Com Salad Couve Tronchuda weli White () quarts 5 pints 1 pint 1 1 . 1 packet T 1 , 3 jiackets 1 packet 3 packets 2 ounces 1 jiacket 2 packets 1 packet Cress — Blain and Curled „ — American or Land ... Cucumber — Best frame and ridge varieties Endive Herbs— Sweet and I’ot Leek — Musselburgh Lettuce— Cos and Cabbage, for succession Melon— Choice Mustard— Best White Onion — For Spring and Autumn sowing ... Parsley Parsnip— Cannells’ Hollow Crown Radish — For succession Salsafy Scorzonera .. 3 ounces 1 packet 2 packets I packet 3 packets 1 packet 3 packets I packet ■t ounces 3 ]iackets 1 packet 1 oun<‘e 3 ounces 1 packet I „ ( 5 ) J Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Savoy Cabbage Spinach— Summer and Winter varieties ... Tomato No. 6 — conlinued. 1 packet 4. ounces 1 packet Turnip — For succession, including Cannells’ Six Weeks Vegetable Marrow 3 ounces 1 packet No. 7. — Price 42s., for a Large Garden. packing and carriage free. Peas — The best sorts for succession. Beans — Broad, the best varieties „ — French, Duarf ... „ — Kunners Asparagus, only if requested Beet — The best, inclnding Nutting’s Dark Bed ... Borecole, or Kale— The best Broccoli — Best sorts for succession Brussels Sprouts — Including Cannells’ Matchless Cabbage— For succession Capsicum— Mixed Carrot — The best sorts for succession Cauliflower— For succession Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells’ Heartwell Colewort Com Salad Couve Tronchuda Cress — Plain and Curled ,, — American or Land Cucumber — The best frame and ridge varieties Endive Gourds, only if requested White 10 quarts 6 pints 9 “ ♦ » 1 pint 1 packet 2 ounces 3 packets ■f II 9 — n 4 „ 1 packet 5 ounces 2 packets 2 „ 1 picket 1 I, 1 I, 3 ounces 1 ounce 2 packets 9 •' »» 1 packet Herbs — Sweet and pot 4 packets Leek — Musselburgh 1 packet Lettuce — Cos and Cabbage, including the best varieties for succession and Autumn sowing 4 packets Melon — Choice varieties ... 2 ,, Mustard— Best white .. 1 pint Onion — For Summer and Winter use 4 Jounces Orache, or Mountain Spinach i packet Parsley — Cannells’ “Beauty of the Parterre,” the (inest in cultivation 1 ounce Parsnip — Including Cannells’ Hollow Crown 3 ounces Radish — The finest sorts for succession ... 8 „ Rampion i packet Salsafy 1 „ Savoy Cabbage— The best 2 packets Scorzonera 1 packet Spinach — Bound and Prickly U pints Tomato... I'pncket Turnip — Finest sorts for succession, including Cannells’ Six Weeks ... ... 4 ounces Vegetable Marrow 2 packets No. 8.— Price 63s., for a Very Large Garden. packing and carriage free. Peas — Ineludiug the best varieties for succession Beans — Broad, the best kinds ... ,, — French Dwarf ,, — Bunners ... Asparagus, only if requested Beet — 2 of the best kinds Borecole, or Kale Broccoli — For succession Bmssels Sprouts — Including Cannells' Matchless Cabbage — The best kinds for succession Capsicum— Choice mi.xed Carrot — The best kinds Cauliflower — For succession Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells’ Heartwell White Colewort Com Salad Couve Tronchuda Cress — Plain, Curled, &c „ — American or Land Cucumber — Best frame and ridge varieties Egg Plant — Mixed, only if requested 20 i] Hurts fi „ 2 pints 3 - 1 packet 2 ounces 3 packets *1 II 1 packet 7 ounces 2 packets 9 n 1 packet 1 ounce 1 packet 2 pints 1 ounce 3 jiackets 1 packet Endive — Including fine Green Curled Gourds, only if requested Herbs — Pot and Sweet Leek — The best Lettuce — Cos and Cabbage varieties Melon — Choice varieties Mustard — Best White Onion — For Spring and Autumn sowing ... Orache, or Mountain Spinach Parsley — Cannells’ “ Beauty of the Parterre ’ Parsnip — Including selected Hollow Crown Radish — The best sorts for succession Rampion Salsafy Savoy Cabbage — Including Drumhead ... Scorzonera Spinach— Summer and AVinter varieties ... Tomato — The best Turnip — For succession, including sclcctcil Karlj Vegetable Marrow Six Weeks 3 packets 1 packet G packets 1 ounce 0 packets 2 ,, 1 quart 8 ounces 1 packet 2 packets 4 ounces Hi ,, ] packet 1 ounce 2 packets 1 ounce 2 pints 2 packets 8 ounces 3 packets No. 9. — Price 105s., for an Extra Large PACKING AND Peas — Including the best varieties for succession Beans — Broad, the very best varieties ... ,, — French Dwarf „ — Bunners Asparagus, only if requested Beet— 2 of the best kinds Borecole, or Kale Broccoli — Including the best sorts for succession... Bmssels Sprouts — Including Cannells’ Matchless Cabbage — For succession Capsicum — Choice mixed Carrot — All the very best kinds Cauliflower — For succession Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells' Heartwell AVhite Colewort Com Salad Couve Tronchuda Cress — Plain, Curled ,, — American or Land i, — Australian ... ... ... .. .., Cucumber — The best frame and ridge varieties ... 24 quarts 8 „ 4 pints 4 „ 1 ounce 4 ounces 4 packets l> „ 8 „ 6 I. 1 packet 12 ounces 4 packets 3 ,, I packet 1 ounce 1 packet 3 pints 1 ounce 1 II 3 packets Garden, Public Institutions, Hotels, CARRIAGE FREE. i Egg Plant— Mixed Endive — The best, including fine Green Curled Gourds, only if requested Herbs — Pot and Sweet Leek Lettuce — Best varieties for Spring and Autumn sowing Melon — Choice varieties Mustard — Best white Onion — The best for Summer and Winter use Orache, or Mountain Spinach Parsley — Cannells’ “ Beauty of the Parterre ” Parsnip — Including selected Hollow Crown Radish— For succession Rampion Salsafy Savoy Cabbage— Including Drumhead Scorzonera Spinach — For Summer and Winter use ... Tomato— Best varieties Turnip — Including Cannells’ Early Si.x Weeks Vegetable Marrow &C. I packet 4 packets 1 packet 8 packets 1 ounce 8 packets 3 „ 2 quarts 10 ounces 1 packet 4 ounces (> I, I I 3l 1 ( 3 I y 3 1 Fanners, Market Gardeners, and Public Institutions, when in want of Seeds in Large Quantities, should write to us for Special Quotations. No Extra Charge for Estimates or information. ( 6 ) * r Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLES. Our Seeds are all new and of our own g^rowing, so need no testing: or proving:. CANNELIS SEEDS Those of our esteemed Patrons who have proved the value of our Collections of “ Perfect Seeds,’ we respectfully request to acquaint their Friends of our Firm. PEAS. (Pisim Sativum.) LfiGUMiNOSiE. PINTS CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED OF ALL THE VARIETIES IN LIST. CULTURE . — Trenching or deep digging is highly necessary for Pens, in fact, all vegetable culture. Take all the top good soil off and throw in on the second trench, keeping the lop on the top, and then thoroughly break up the lower spit, which is generally very inferior, another foot (adding plenty of manure): this done, the ground is then of double value — in fact, every inch of soil should be done thus, and then our crops would bo considerably more productive. The ground should he well pulverised and enriched with good manure, burnt rubbish, and lime. The earliest varieties may be sown about the second or third week in Novernhor, or first week in December, another sowing in January, and continuous sowings in the order they stand, every three weeks, up to the end of July. Sow in rows four to seven feet apart (according to height, which varies wonderfully) : for instance, when about five or six inches above ground, thin out if required, and properly stick. We find hoards edgeways along the rows on the windward side capital protection. In a dry summer like 18a3, when the Pea season was brought to a premature close, the advantages that may be derived from idanting them in trenches were more apparent than usual. On soils of a light and burning nature, this is the only way whereby good crops of this vegetable may be ensured. If the trenches are taken out in the winter time, and the soil laid up on each side of them, it will sweeten, and when the time comes for sowing, be in a much better condition than digging can bring it to. If the refuse from the rubbish heap, mixed with its own bulk of manure, be laid in the bottom of the trenches, the roots will find their way into it, greatly to their benefit, when dry exhaustive weather comes. In a dry season water should be liberally used. The difference in the yield of peas grown in this way is great compared to the ordinary method. By sowing seeds of some of the early kinds in July, a late picking of Peas may be had until the frost sets in. The general height is here given of the various kinds of Peas, but, of course, the season and quality of the soil will cause a difference. SECTION I., or EARLIEST VARIETIES. Heijfht Per (\t. in feet. 8. d. Cannells’ “English Wonder.” — valuable first early Pea and we have no hesitation in repeating all we said of it last season. 1 1 is, without doubt, the finest dwarf wrinkled early Pen, as we think the unsolicited testimonials and extracts from the various gardening papers will prove. The haulm grows from I ft. to 16 ins. high, and is covered with beautiful curved dark green pods, produced in pairs, literally packed with 8, 9, and in many cases 10 and 11 peas of first-class flavour when cooked 1 2 6 PEA, CANNEI.LS’ “ ENGI.I8II WONDER." Best Dw:u'f Variety in Cultivation. ( 7 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gn^ide. CANNELLS’ INVALUABLE EARLY WRINKLED PEA. THE GAEDEN. Eakly Dwarf Peas. — I quite agree with Mr. Wythes that Chelsea (Jew is superior to American iPunrfer. I liave tried all these dwarf varieties by sowing half a- do/.eu rows of each across an early border and found American Wonder to be the least desirable of any of them. Presnining that the sorts were true to name, I could see but very little difference between Wiltiam Hurst and Chelsea Gem. English Wonde>' proved to be a distinct dwarf Pea. with paler coloured foliage than any of the others, and bore a splendid crop of excellent Peas, rivalling Chelsea Gem. CANNKLLS’ “ ENGLISH WONDER.” Certainly the best Dwarf Early. Testimonials from all the leading Vegetable Growers confirming this. NEW PEAS OF 1895. Pea, Memorial— A deep green wrinkled Marrow. A fine main crop variety of the best quality ; a handsome well-filled pointed pod, carrying a beautiful bloom ; excellent for exhibition. In ^-pint packets, 2.s. Trial packets. Is. Pea, Wem — Highly recommended, R.H.S. A light green wrinkled Marrow, second early, large showy pods, an abundant cropper of th« •Ve Plus Ultra type, jjossessing all the i|ualities of that fine old and popular variety. In ^-pint packets, L’.s. Trial packets. Is. SECTION I. ; or EARLIEST VARIETIES. Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. American Wonder — A well-known early variety, com- pact in habit, good for forcing, must have good welt prepared soil ; green wrinkled ... Chelsea Gem — Compact, short-jointed habit; the pods are well filled, and of first-rate quality ; wrinkled, and well adapted for forcing Daniel O’Rourke — A well-known kind Dillestone’s Early — A good cropping early variety Dr. Hogg — An early wrinkled Marrow, possessing the flavour of some of the late varieties Earliest of All — One of the earliest round blue varieties; good cropper, and of rich Havonr Early Sunrise — A first-rate white wrinkled Marrow, suit- able for sowing late or early ; fine flavour First and Best — One of the best for early sowing GraduS — A large-podded first early wrinkled variety, and is alike good for table and for show ; deep green coloured pods and well filled. Awarded a First-Class Certificate at Chiswick In sealed J-pint pkts., 1/6 Kentish Invicta — The earliest blue Pea in cultivation, with handsome, well-filled pods Lightning’ — The earliest of all white round Peas; a good cropper Ringleader, or First Crop— Very early, hardy, and productive ... ... Sangster’s No. 1, Improved — A very early variety, ready for gathering about a week earlier than the old variety of Sangster’s No. 1 We can also supply other varieties not offered in this List SANOSTER’S improved no. 1 PEAS. KENTISH INVICTA PEAS. Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. William the First — A remarkably fine early Pea, most productive ; rich, sweet flavour 3^ 1 9 1 1 il 1 2 (! 3 1 0 3 1 0 3i 1 !» 3 16 21 1 6 3 1 0 3 3 0 9 3 10 10 3 0 10 ( 8 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. SECTION II.; op, SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. Height in feet. Advancer — Green wrinkled Marrow; abundant bearer ... 3 Anticipation — Robust habit; immense straight pods, well filled, and of superb flavour Carter’s Early Favourite — A selection from Dickxon's Favourite, but superior to it in length of pod, earliness, productiveness, and quality for the table ... ... .. 4 Censor — Awarded Full Marks by the K.II.S. A deep green wrinkled Marrow, producing most profusely large ,deep green, well-filled, pointed pods; peas large, and of the most exquisite flavour ; fine, robust grower ; a desirable variety in sealed ^-pint packets, 2/0 3 Champion of Eng'land — One of the most useful Peas, and can be relied on. It is hard to beat, very prolific, con- tinuous bearer, and does best in light soils 6 Colossus — A second early wrinkled Pea, with very long well-filled pods of a light green colour, many containing 12 large peas of the finest flavour ; a great cropper ... 5 Critic — Awarded Highest Marks in the Chiswick Trials. A green wrinkled Marrow ; well-filled deep green pods. The peas are large, of the finest quality, and retain their beautiful colour when cooked ; splendid in sealed ^-pint packets, 2/6 Essential — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the ll.H.S. A wrinkled early Marrow ; produces abundantly square, handsome, well-filled pods ; exquisite flavour 5 Evolution — Pods larger and greener than Telephone, and contain about one dozen peas of exquisite flavour. Good for exhibition ... 4 Gladiator — Very free cropping; long, curved, handsome pods, and well filled 3 Harrison’s Glory — An early blue, with handsome pods ... 2^ Heroine — a wrinkled Marrow of robust growth; second early, producing most abundantly long-pointed, well-filled pods; flavour exquisite : fine for field culture .. ... 2J Highelere Surprise — The handsomest and finest second early prolific pea yet introduced. It bears long pods, mostly in pairs each containing ten to eleven peas, which when boiled are of a dark green colour and excellent flavour. One of its chief qualities is that it produces pods when a foot high, then commences to branch ; seed in consequence should be sown thinly per pint, 2/0 4^ Hundredfold, or Cook’s Favourite — A sure and heavy cropper ; capital flavour 4 Per qt. 8. d. 1 3 2 0 2 6 1 3 2 6 2 6 1 6 1 6 0 10 2 6 1 3 Height in feet. Laxton’S Alpha — A fine early Marrow Pea, haulm com- pletely covered with well-filled pods . 2J Laxton’S Fillbasket— A very prolific Pea, the pods long, curved, and closely filled; a deep green colour; suitable for exhibition ... 3 Laxton’S Supreme — An excellent variety, with long pods ; grown extensively by market gardeners 4 McLean’s Little Gem — An early dwarf wrinkled Marrow, requiring no sticks ; may be sown for late as well as early crops ... 1 Prince of Wales — A first- class white wrinkled Pea of excellent flavour; good cropper ... 3 Prlzetaker — Very prolific Pea, of a fine green colour ... 4 Sharpe’s Queen— A blue rvrinkled Marrow of sturdy branchiug habit. The pods are long, slightly curved, neat, and packing close ; the peas are of full average size, seven to eight in a pod ; deep green, and of a delicious flavour ... 2^ Shropshire Hero.— A second-early dwarf wrinkled Pea, robust and productive. First-class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society 2^ Stratagem — A dwarf wrinkled variety of robust habit, with immense pods, containing 8 to 10 rich flavoured peas ... 2 The Duchess— Resembling Duke of Alhany. but earlier, and a heavier cropper ; pods quite straight ; splendid for exhibition 6 The Stanley— Large, well-filled pod, dwarf stocky vine, and needs no sticking. It is very sweet, inheriting from both parents — American Wonder and Telephone — their delicacy of flavour. In rich soil it grows about 18 inches high li Victor — Pods produced m pairs, each containing on an average six to seven large peas of the finest flavour ... 2J Walker’s Perpetual Bearer— Of robust habit, a great cropper and continuous bearer, resisting the mildew renders it very valuable as a late variety ; should be sown very thinly 3 William the Conqueror — A first-rate second early blue Marrow, coming into use about the same time as William the First. Dark green pods, well filled. The best Pea for market gardeners ... 6 Yorkshire Hero — A superior wrinkled variety, compact habit, dark green foliage, flavour good 2^ We can also supply other varieties. Per qt. s. d. 1 6 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 6 I 0 2 0 1 6 1 9 2 6 1 6 1 9 1 9 1 6 I 3 SECTION III.; MAIN, Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. Alderman — Large and handsome pods, prolific and hiah quality variety, a few days later than Duke of Albany; very large, handsome, straight, deep green and well-filled ports of the Ne Plus Ultra flavour and quality, whilst nearly every pod is fit for show ; good for late crops. In sealed i-pint packets, 1/6 5 Ambassador — Awarded a Certificate of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. A main-crop wrinkled Pea, producing profusely deep green, long-pointed, well-filled pods, the pens retaining their beautiful colour when cooked; of the finest flavour ; a great acquisition ... 6 2 6 Autocrat — We find this variety one of the most prolific Peas in cultivation. It continues bearing for a consider- able time — in fact, when the crop of this kind was ready for harvesting, pods suitable for the table were found in abundance. Should be sown early, those required for late picking must be well slicked 4 2 0 Barnet Hero — An excellent variety, of robust branching habit, its distinguishing feature being the immense size to which the peas attain. The pods, produced in pairs, are quite straight, good size, and closely filled with seven or eight very large peas, which when cooked are a beanti- , ful dark green, and of the sweetest flavour ; one of the best ... ... ... ... . . ... ... ... 3J 2 6 or GENERAL CROP. Height in feet. Best of All — A splendid wrinkled variety for the main crop ; its quality, robust habit, and productiveness will recom- mend it to any grower of wrinkled peas 3 British Queen — A delicious wrinkled Pea, very prolific, and continues bearing for a great length of time ... 6 Cannells’ Dwarf Mammoth Marrowfat— Heavy cropping, dwarf, dark rich green ; delicious flavour ... 3 Cannells’ Satisfaction — Average cropper, pods curved and well-filled, quite distinct, colour very rich, flavour all that can be desired .. •• ..3 Celebrity — A wrinkled Marrow, somewhat after the form of Forty-fold, having the best qualities of that old favourite ; similar in flavour and extremely productive, but with finer pods. Particularly suitable for market purposes, as well as for the best private gardens .. ... 5 Consummate — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society. A main-crop green wrinkled Marrow, producing a great abundance of long well-filled pods ; a pea of exquisite flavour. Being dwarf and a very heavy cropper, it is well adapted for field culture 2^ Conundrum— This is a grand medium and late wrinkled Marrow Pea of robust habit and growth, extremely prolific either for giu-den or field culture; when comparatively Per qt. s. d. 1 6 1 6 2 0 1 9 2 6 2 6 We invite our Customers to write to us fOr Special Prices when requiring; lareer quantities than are offered here, but more especially of Beans, Oabbage, Onion, Peas, Spinach, and Turnips. ( 9 ) Canne:ll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. SECTION \\\ -continued. Height Per qt. i in feet. s. d. I old it retains its flavour when other sorts would be unfit for 'ible. The pea is large, and pods are long and well filled In sealed pint pkts., 1,'(> 7 Dlg'ility— A grand main crop variety, suitable (or exhibition; hignly rejommended ... S Dr. McLean — Bine wrinkled Marrow, vigorous habit, dark green foliage, immense pods, one of the best for a main crop 1 3 Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. Duke of Albany— An exeeileut cropiier, and invaluable for exhibition, the pods being of immense size, fully 6 inches in length, and filled with fine peas of excellent flavour ® ^ Duke of Connaught— A first-clnss exhibition variety; distinct, stock limited * - ® OANKELLS’ nWAKF MAMMOTH MARROWFAT. C. 15. Goddaki), Ksq., Wembley, .lull/ IGM, 18!).'). All seeds did well, especially Kni/lish Wonder Peas. Mr. G. Lewis, Bess, Hereford, ,/uly ISM, 1895. I find your Enylish Wonde,- Pea a first-class dwarf, far superior to American Wonder. Mr. K. P. Goldsmith, Blaeberry Fann, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, August 2nd, 1895. I Your English Wonder Pea is a wonder, being only 30 inches high, aud the (luantity of pods surprises every one. Its flavour is equal to a j real Marrowfat. I am much pleased — it makes ns now count on early peas. C. Harris, Ksq., Framptou-on-Severn, Gloucester, Se/itember 26th, 1895. I am pleased to tell you all your seeds have given me great satisfaction, particularly the English Wonder Pea, for they are just what you ' say of them in your Catalogue. Your Cucumber Koppitz is also very good. 1 am cutting now only from a cold frame. Mr. Wm. Pore, The Gardens, Highclere Castle, Newbury, March 5th, 1896. I I am aware of the great excellence of this variety, having grown it in comparison with William Hurst, Chelsea Gem, &c., and found it superior to these as an early variety. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Height Per qt. in feet. Epicure — Awarded Full Marks by the Koyal Horticultural Society. A green wrinkled Marrow, producing an abundance of large-pointed pods, containing from 9 to 12 lai’ge peas. In sealed ^-pint packets, 1/0 5 Eureka — Very productive, pods are very large and handsome, well-iilled and of true Marrowfat flavour ; habit, robust and sturdy ; delicious. Per packet, 1/6 and 2/6 3 Fame — Awarded a First-class Certi- fleate. Royal Horticultural Show. A main-crop wrinkled Pea, pro- ducing profusely deep green, square- ended, well-filled pods; an improved A'e Plus Ultra, coming into use much earlier than the fine old variety of that name ; flavour exquisite ... ... ... ... 4 Fortyfold — Excellent quality and very prolific 5 Invincible Marrowfat— ( )ne of the finest main crop wrinkled kinds yet raised ; long splendid pods, and of delicious flavour per packet, 1/6 2J Juno — A wonderfully fine late dwarf variety, very prolific, with the quality of Ne Plus Ultra, but growing only 18 inches high Magnificent— A grand main crop Pea, robust habit, and produces abund- antly large square-ended pods well filled 5 Magnum Bonum— Long broad pods, and of the finest form and colour ; splendid flavour. A grand Mar- rowfat for e.xhibitiou 2J Ne Plus Ultra — Notwithstanding the many improvements and numerous introductions ot new Peas, this old favourite still maintains its position as a late variety. It continues grow- ing and bearing for weeks, whilst some varieties produce one flnsh of pods and are over in a very short time 6 2 6 1 6 2 6 1 6 Omega — A dwarf Pea of the Nc Plus Ultra type ... Pride of the Market — A capital large round variety Prodigy — A splendid green wrinkled Marrow lariety, long massive handsome pods, e.xcellent quality, and delicious flavour ... Renown — A green wrinkled Marrow of robust growth; a very fine main crop variety, producing abundantly deep green, square, well-filled pods; flavour first-rate ... Royal George — A splendid wrinkled Marrow, not usually offered, but a good one Royal Jubilee — One of the largest podded Peas we have ever grown ; one of the best for exhibition, and the best flavour of all ; a good all-round kind Superabundant — This is a dwarf Marrow pea, deep green in colour, an immense cropper ; a market Pea of the finest quality ... The Digswell— Remarkable productiveness, excellent quality, and delicious flavour; habit robust, which enables it to resist drought and mildew better than most varieties. The pods are straight, of medium size, and closely filled with very large peas ... ... per pint, 2/0 The Don — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the R.H.S., under the name of Qualitij A wrinkled Marrow, producing abundantly deep green, square ended, well- rilled pods ; Ne Plus OTOa-like Pea, of exquisite flavour, coming into use earlier than Fame Height in feet. .. 2i 8TRATAQF..M I’tA. Per qt. a. d. 1 TEl.Jil’aoXU I'KA. PRINCE OF WALES PEA. Height Per qt. ill feet. 3. d. 1 n 2.V 2 6 2 6 1 6 2 6 The Echo — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the R.H.S. A most prolific dwarf wrinkled Marrow, coming in ten days before Renown; of very superior quality. Sensation. — A wrinkled Marrow of exceptional excellence, surpassing any variety in cultivation both as to size, flavour, and its extraordinary yielding powers. It grows 3 feet high, and owing to ife vigorous habit, half the quantity of seed usually sown will suffice. Stock limited Telegraph — A distinct variety, and a strong grower Telephone — A wrinkled variety, selected from Telegraph, an immense cropper, peas very large, and of exquisite flavour ; fine for exhibition VeitCh’S Perfection — One of the best for the main crop... Windsor Castle — A splendid Marrowfat variety, straight pale green pods ; most useful for showing purposes ; Itp.r ninf. 0 ii 9 6 very productive ... ... ... --. per pint, 2/6 3 Pints can also be supplied, of all the varieties in List. 2 6 IVe are prepared to supply collections of Peas In different guantities according to reipiireinents, and consisting of the Lest and most suitable varieties, at current prices. We can supply at Advertised Prices other varieties of Peas not in this List, ( 11 ) To Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. BROAD BEANS. (Fdba vulgaris.) LkgominosjE. •1 “ sowing shonld be made of Mazagan in October or November on well-drained foil, ihe mam crop should be sown m February, and others to follow up to the end of May. Sow in drills, about . inches deep, the beans to be 3 inches apart, and the drills 2 to 3 feet apart. The ground dug and well manured ensure well-hlled pods it is a good plan to pinch off the leading tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. Leviathan Bearing immense pods from 13 to 15 inches long; very prolific, and specially recommended for exhibition purposes ... ... ... ... ... ... t. j Beck’s Dwarf Green Gem — An excellent dwarf sort, only 1 foot high CannellS El^ibition Long* Pod This is undoubtediy the finest and most productive Long Bod Broad^ Bean we have ever seen, and is by far the best Bean in ciiitivation for exhibition CannellS Giant Seville Long* Pod-— Tins variety is one of the longest podded beans in cultivation, consequently it is well adapted lor exhibition purposes; good cropper, and of fine flavour CRlincllS Green Windsor Splendid colour when cooked, and fine flavour. A grand improvement on 1 he old variety ^ ^ Early Maza^an — The best for the first sowing Green Longf Pod — Very fine, and a nice colour when cooked Harlingfton Windsor The largest and most prolific Windsor Bean in cultivation Johnson’s Wonderful Long Pod — Very early, and a good cropper LaxtOn S Masterpiece, Green Long Pod — Raised from Hardy’s pedigree Omen lVind.^or, crossed by J^eviatnan. A very fine and prolific green-seeded variety, the long pods filling well, and containing from tour to seven large beans, thickly set on the stems, and frequently in pairs. A grand variety for exhibition ; quality superior, and as early as the NemV/e ... ... ... per pint, 1/0 Taylor’s Broad Windsor— Large, and fine flavour 2 0 1 fi 1 0 0 1 0 other varieties can be supplied. RUNNER OR CLIMBING BEANS. (Phaseolus multiflorus.) LEGUMiNOSas. CULTURE.— It is a common mistake to plant these too early. Sowings may be made in April, under glass, and the plants put out about the middle of May where they are to stand. If, however, thev are to be sown in the open ^ound, do not put them in until the first week in May and again in June and July. This is the vegetable for a hot and dry season. When thickly mulched and watered they will bear heavily, and deserve all the labour of watering afforded them. They shonld be occasionally topped, to iuduce side growth, and if iiossible stakes or supports of some kind should be used, as it allows of much finer growth and increased production of pods. r 11 > ♦ T> • Cl quart. — s. d. L9.nn611S 1 St Prize SC&Flet — a great improvement upon the old variety, produces very long pods, and tender flesh ; a heavy cropper ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... j g CannellS Ne Plus Ultra — The best for exhibition and main crop, producing an enormous quantity of extraordinary pods of splendid form, from 10 to 14 inches long, and quite straight. To grow it to perfection each bean should be planted 1^ feet apart in the rows ... .. ... ... ... ... 2 (i Climbing French — One of the most valuable acquisitions of recent years. It grows 6 or 7 feet liigh, bears a tremendous crop of long, straight, fine pods, the (|uality being first-class. First-class Certificate. Royal lorticultural Society ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. per pkt., 1/0 and 1/0 Hill S Prize A grand exhibition variety ; a great croppei*, and hears very long beautifully shajied verv fleshy pods. A true Scarlet Runner, and not crossed with a wliite seeded kind. Awarded a First-class Certificate, R. II. S per pkt., 1/6 CannellS White Czar — is an enormous podded white runner Bean, the pods of which run from 12 to lb inches in length, are very thick, fleshy, and almost stringless, often 2 inches in diameter, and produced in clusters. It is also somewhat earlier and hardier than the Scarlet Runner. The tendency of the Czar is to form thick fleshy pods and few seeds, and no other Bean approximates this for 81/e, quality, and productiveness, and although the pods reach an immense size, the flavour is extremely delicate Ch3,mp>on — A select stock of the old Scarlet Runner... Gia.nt White A wonderful cropper, long pods, which are very tender ; a capital exhibition variety ... Pd,inted LEdy — Very handsome, scarlet and white flowers ; very ornamental as well as useful GiEnteSS New ; a giant variety of the old favourite Paintp.d Lady, It has all the good qualities of the type, and is as large and handsome as the il/onarc/i Scarlet Runner ... ... ... ... sealed pkts., I/O ‘ TitEn —The Al Scarlet Runner. Enormous broad and straight pods, produced in clusters, are quite as large as those of the Czar, but straighter; very fleshy, and almost strmgless up to maturity 2l> Tender End True— An early and prolific bearer. The pods are large, long, and symmetrical, somewhat like those of the dwarf varieties, equally as early as Canadian Wonder; good quality, delicious flavour, and robust habit. Awarded First-class Certificate at Chiswick. Per half-pint, l/t> HARLINOTON WINDSOR BEAN. Other varieties can be supplied. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. OANNELI-S’ FIKST FUI7.E 8CAKLBT HUNNEH BEAN. FRENCH, or DWARF KIDNEY BEANS. {Phaseolm nanus.) Leguminosa:. CULTURE , — These are a great acquisition where it is inconvenient to grow Runners, as they occupy little ground and bear delicious and tender pods. Sow in boxes or pots in a frame, for planting out after being carefully hardened off at the end of May, and again, in the open ground, in May and June, and for late crops up to the end of July. The same applies to these as the Runners respecting mulching and watering,' especially that excellent and well-known variety, Canadian Wonder. It is not an exaggeration to say that by this means double the produce is obtained. Per quart. — a. d. Cutbush’s Giant — Said to produce the largest pod and heaviest crop of all ; should be grown in every garden. It requires plenty of room, being a strong grower per pint, 2/0 Cannells’ Canadian Wonder— This is without doubt the best of the Dwarf Beans, producing pods from 9 to 12 inches in length, which, when boiled, are very tender 1 G Cannells’ Ne Plus Ultra— a distinct variety, dwarf habit, early, and delicate flavour ; very productive indoors and out ; valuable for forcing 1 6 Chinese, or Robin’s Egg — A very productive and free cropper ... 16 Everbearing — Perfectly distinct. Marvellously productive, ex- tremely early, and of very fine quality. The plant is dwarf, robust, and bushy, and should be allowed plenty of room for growth. The pods are dark green in colour, and very tender and delicious sealed pkts., 1/0 Fulmer’s Early Forcing — Barge, and a good bearer 1 6 Negro Long Pod — Very fine cropper 1 (! Osborn’s Forcing — A very dwarf quick-growing variety, well adapted for early sowing 16 Pale Dun, or Cream Coloured— A good early variety ... .. i c Sion House— Fine for forcing 1 6 Other kinds can be supplied. WAX POD, or GOLDEN BUTTER BEANS. Much esteemed and largely used in America and on the Continent. The pods are of a beautiful creamy colour, stringless, tender, and of a rich flavour. RUNNER. Per pint — s. d. Mont d’Or— Long golden coloured pods; very tender and delicious 1 6 DWARF. Mont d’Or— Beautiful golden-yellow stringless pods of excellent flavour ® ( 13 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CANNELLS’ CANADIAN WONDEK BEAN. NEOBO DONO FOD BEAN. Mr. Henry Cmnkaberby, Gardener to C. G. Koebling, Esq., 333, West State Street, Trenton, N..J., U.S. America, ' 2GM March, 1895. ^ I am writing to thank you for so kindly sending over my old trusty ! friends, Canneila’ Guide and Seed Catalogue. I want you to kindly execute the enclosed small order, and please give it your personal ! attention. 1 prefer quality to quantity, and well know you can give i it me. I have one of the very best places in the United States, and many wealthy visitors are continually coming here to inspect our collections. I make this appeal for yonr personal attention to the seeds, as T only want the best, which will do you much real good. ARTICHOKE (Globe). {Cynara Scohjmus.) CompositjE. CULTURE. — Sow in March or April in drills, 18 inches apart, and transplants feet apart each way. The fir.st season they will only produce a partial crop; but as it is a perennial, after being once planted, the beds continue to licar for several years. It is Ihe practice of some to sow annually in March so as to keep two beds in use, digging up the oldest plot at the end of the second or third year. So as to secure fine heads they require good treatment; the soil should be rich, deep, and moist, and protected in winter by placing straw, bracken, or other dry material closely round the steins. The heads of these are very delicious when boiled and .served with butter and salt. Pgj. qj,_ g j Large Green Globe— The best i 0 Large Purple Globe- Very useful i o Jerusalem Artichoke (JleUanlhus Tuherosus), not being produced from seed, Hoots are offered on page 45. For plants, see page 46. ASPARAGUS. {Asparagus officinalis.) Lii.iack.h. CONNOVER’S colossal ASl-AK.lOUS. CULTURE . — There is no vegetable more delicious, and certainly none more strengthening and renovating to the whole human system, more particularly to the kidneys, than Asparagus. Considering its easy culture, and coming in at a time between the winter greens and green peas, it is re- markable that it is not prized and valued almost equal to a well-fumished drawing-room. Choose the highest and lightest ground in the kitchen garden, and stake out in September ns per diagram, dig out to a foot deep, lay it on eech side in the pathway, then wheel in 3 inches of good ( 14 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide Alley. Per oz. — 8. d. Connover’s Colossal— Early, and verj- large 0 4 Giant— Good, for general use 0 4 Palmetto— Of very large size, even and regular in growth and appearance ; very early 0 0 For plants, see page 46. strong manure, fork this in about another foot, and if dug over deeply two or three times so much the better ; on the top of this place a fair coating of well-rotted manure, and over this 8 inches of soil from out of the alley, then place one plant to every 9 inches, spreading the roots well out, covering them over with the finest soil, free from stones. For the top covering have C inches of light friable or even sandy soil. The first year make one cutting only, if the plants are three years old, the following winter add more fine soil, so that there is something like 9 inches of earth above the crown of the plants. Asparagus beds made in this way with a good coating of rilanure every other year cannot fail to give abundance of this succulent Vegetable until the peas make their appearance. A coating of our Real Manure gives increased strength, and should be applied, 2 ozs. to the yard, every season, showery weather being selected for the operation. We have heard of beds being in good condition when fifty years old, but it stands to reason that the vigour of the plants must be impaired. New beds should be planted every year, so that sufficient strong plants can be taken up, put closely into a gentle hot-bed and forced ; this method would give a fine supply for the table during February, and thus prolong the season for this welcome vegetable. Alley. BED. Alley or Pathaay. BED BEET. {Beta vti/ffaris.) Chenofodiacea:. CAh’NRU/s RiiTUNDA BEET, CANNELLS* BEST OF ALL. CULTURE. — Sow the middle of April on ground that has been deeply dug and well manured the previous year. At the time of sowing the ground should be again deeply dug, and the seeds sown in rows a foot apart. It may be sown in drills drawn by a hoe, or by dibbling a fetv seeds in holes an inch deep and a foot apart in the rows ; thin out, when the plants are about 2 inches high, to a foot apart where in drills, and where dibbled in holes draw out all except one. When lifting the roots, in October or November, great care must be taken not to bruise them or cut off any small shoots or outgrowths or the colouring will be gone. About the end of October or beginning of November store them in an open shed in dry sand ; they will then keep in good condition, and can be used when required. CANNELLS’ BEST OF ALL. Medium-sized root of a beautiful rich deep blood colour, fine shape, and clean growing. Sure to please for culinary purposes, and its handsome dark metallic glossy crimson leaves render it a very effective variety for the flower garden. 6d. per packet, Is. per oz. Cannell’s Rotunda — Turnip shaped, flesh dark crimson colour, s. ri. useful for Summer salads ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 8 Dell’s CFimson— Leaves of a dark bronze colour j very ornamental for tbe flower garden ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 8 New Purple — Unequalled for form, smoothness, colour, and quality of the root. It was Certificated at the Vegetable Conference as j the best type of dark Beet ... .. ... ... .. ... 0 8 Nutting’s Select Dark Red— A splendid variety for general purposes 0 8 Ornamental Chilian— This is a non-edible variety, but is much used for decorating shrubberies, banks, and the flower garden ; its brilliant colours make it very attractive... per pkt. 3d. & fid. Swiss Chard, Silver, or Sea-kale— The mid rib of the leaf of this variety is used in the same way as Sea-kale 0 fi Spinach, or Perpetual Beet — Both stalks and leaves of this variety are used; the former should be served up as Asparagus, and tbe latter makes an excellent substitute for Spinach ... 0 fi Other varieties can be supplied. ( 15 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide BORECOLE, or KALE. CURLY GREENS OR SCOTCH KALE. (Brassica oleracea acep/iala Jimbriafa.) CKDCiFERiE. CULTURE.— For S]>ring use sow about the middle of March or early in April, and in August for Autumn and Winter use, broadcast over n well-prepared bed, and cover lightly with fine soil. When the plants are large enough to be handled, prick out on another prepared bed, about 6 inches apart, and well water them. When strong enough, to be planted out in their permanent quarters about 2 feet fi inches apart each way. Per oz. — 8. d. Asparagus — A useful kind ; very delicious and hardy 0 fi Buckman’S Hardy Winter — This is a valuable and distinct variety, very hardy and productive, and will produce a succession of beautiful Greens during the severest winter 0 8 Chou de Milan — The ribs of this are like Asparagus in flavour when cooked 0 6 Cottager’s — Much in request, very hardy, and produces a large crop 0 6 Dwarf Green Curled — For early and general cultivation 0 6 Ragged Jack — Yields a large quantity of delicate sprouts in Spring 0 8 Tall Green Curled — A useful variety 0 6 Variegated — Very useful for garnishing .. 3d. & 6d. per pkt. PHCENIX KALE. A WINTER NECESSITY FOR COLD DISTRICTS. To have a Kale of superior quality, fit to be served upon a first- class table for a certainty, no matter what wintry weather we experience, demonstrates its great value to the private gardener, and more especially to the market gardener, who is doubly interested in a secure winter crop. CULTURE. — Sow in beds in April, and when strong enough, plant out in square similar to the Savoy crop. TIME OF USE . — In Spring, as soon as the young sprouts shoot up in bunches from the crown, send in to table. Per packet, 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., Is. BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica oleracea Bullata gemmi/era.) Ckucifera:. I No part is perhaps so noted for good Brussels Sprouts as Swanley. Seed is sown directly after the first rain in August. These arc planted outiii I well-manured ground, just at the exact time when seed is generally sown in ■ March. From these early sprouts high prices are realised, and after these i come the Spring sown, thus the season is prolonged from September up to I March CULTURE. — Sow the seed between the beginning of March and end of April — the earlier the better — in drills, on a well- prepared bed, and cover thinly wiihfinesoil. When the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, draw out the strongest and transplant into another bed, 6 inches apart. In May or June they are to remain 2 feet apart in the rows and feet between the plants in the rows. Ground should be ])repared early, so as to allow the soil to become firm.; OANNELLS’ MATCHLESS BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. 8. d. AigbUFth — One of the hardiest and most productive varieties in cultivation 0 4 0 8 CEnnslIs’ M9.tchl6SS — This variety is a marked improve- ment on the ordinary kinds. The stems are covered with fine delicious buttons, and needs only one trial to ensure approbation 3d. and 0 6 in Serymg-er’s Giant — A superior and useful variet pro- ducing an abundance of compact sprouts of dslicate flavour ... 0 3 0 (i Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured sprouts ... — 0 6 President Carnot — Anew and select stock ... — 0 8 l/WARK i.j.LL.V OUKLLJI KAl. h. other varieties can be supplied. . G. Inglis. Esq., Saudymoiini, Blundcllsands, near Liverpool, 16/A March, 1895. Kindly give the enclosed order for Vegelable and Flower Seeds your usual attention. The seeds and plants which you supidied last year gave great fatisfaction. ‘ ^ Daniel Smith, Head Gardener to Commander Ottley, Little Green, Alverstoke, 20M February, 1895. All your Vegetable and likewise Flower Seeds give the greatest satisfaction, and I am much pleased with them, my master and niistrets also. You may use this as a teetimonial. . Mr. Wm. Cousens, The Gardens, Shootfield, Sundridge, 16(/i March, 1896. 1 our secas particularly vegetable — have always given great satisfaction, they even germinate freely when sown the second year. 1 16 ) f Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. BROCCOLI. (Brassica oleraxxa botrytis Aspararjoides.) CiiDCiFEn.E. CULTURE. — Early sowings may be made in February, under glass, followed by sowings in the open ground, middle of April and second week in May, for successional crops. When the plants are la-ge enough, prick out into a bed « inches apart, and after they have acquired strength, transplant to a piece of ground that has been previously well dug aud manured, in rows ft. apart and 2 ft. distant from each other. As the plants advance in growth draw the soil around the stems, and give liquid manure occasionally. It is advisable to cut the heads as soon as they attiin m'>dium size SECTION I.— For Cutting from September to November. Perpkt. Peroz. 8 . d. 8 . d. Grange Early White Cape— A tine variety for autumn use, (id. and 1 0 16 Purple Cape — If sown the end of February large close heads may be obtained in August and Septem- WALOHEREM BROCCOLI. i excellent flavour Od. aud 10 16 Per pkt. Per oz. Cooling’s Matchless— Comes into use soon after Snow’s ‘ IPinter iV/iile ; very hardy gj. and 0 6 10 ES'rly Penzance Vfhite — One of the best early varieties * tine white heads 33 . and 0 6 10 Early Purple Sprouting— A useful variety for small 0 3 0 6 Snow’s Winter White — A valuable Winter variety Od. and 10 16 White Sprouting — Very productive, quick in growth tine flavour ad. and 0 6 10 Veiteh’S Self-Protecting — Beautiful white and firm heads, thoroughly protected by the leaves; remain a long time fit for use 3 d. and 0 6 10 Waicheren — One of the best for successive sowings, 6 d. and 10 14 SECTION II. — For Cutting from December to February. Cannells’ Eaply White — Very fine aud early 3d. and 0 6 10 SECTION III.— For Cutting in March and April. Brimstone, or Portsmouth— Too well known to med any description 3 d, and 0 6 10 Chappell’s Cream— A good old sort 33 . and 0 6 0 10 Dilcock’s Bride — Fine pure white 3 d, and 0 6 10 EUetSOn S Mammoth — A very large aud compact variety 3d. and 0 6 10 Knight’s Protecting- A favourite sort ... 3 d. and 0 6 0 10 Leamington — Good size heads, close and well protected 3d. and 0 6 10 Miller’s Dwarf White— A most useful kind 3 d. and 0 6 0 10 BROCCOLI (CANNBLLS’ EARLY WHITE). SECTION IV.— For Cutting from April to June. April Queen — One of the finest sorts yet introduced ; readv for use in April and May. The heads are very large, are beautifully white and delicately flavoured ; the leaves are large and abundant, folding closely over aud perfectly protecting the flower , ... in sealed pkts. 1 0 — Cattell’s Eclipse — Very hardy; a most e.xcellent late s*rt 3d. and 0 6 10 Cannells’ Latest of All — Heads well protected 3d. and 0 6 10 Champion— Very late; strongly recom- mended 3d. and 0 6 0 10 Hill’s June — Fine late white 3d. and 0 6 0 10 Methven’S June — This is the latest Broccoli in cultivation, producing fine pure white heads till nearly the end of June. It is very hardy , standing the Winter better than any other sort. Sow in April, and plant out as soon as ready. in sealed pkts. 16 — Model — Late and good ; one of the hardiest aud best in colour and flower, almost equal to a cauliflower ... 6 d. and 10 16 Wilcove’s Late White— One of the latest 3d. and 0 6 10 Williams’s Alexandra — Very fine: white, late, and large ... 3d, and 0 6 10 BROCCOLI (cannells’ LATEST OE AI.J,). ether varieties can be supplied. annell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. BROCCOLI, PRODUCTIVE, OR HEN AND CHICKKN8. KrnppoH Productive or Hen and Chickens.— This is a most remarkable hardy variety found amongst our stock, and is ‘he “Hen and Sens.-- " uitfreJflarAnd givifalarge quautity of lovely white ^e‘'nk^"’.■d pT^r'ls '“bt" come in. Those that grow it once will grow it again, and for sujiplying a large family it is highly laliiable. ler pkt., bd. and Is. , per o/.., CABBAGE. {Brassica oleracea capitata.) Crucifer^';. a. rritircf roS“Thl.‘t 'sir, wit, crtw:: April for Autumn and Winter use, and early in August for Spring and Summer cutting. Mr. G. Lewis, Koss, Hereford, ISf/i July, 1895. I find your Early Etampes Cabbage the earliest and best hearting variety I have tried — just the one for us cottagers. Mr. AV. .Tohs-Son, Shipton, Market Weighton, Yorks, KiM July, 1895. The seeds I got from vou last vcar have done remarkably well, and have been much admired. Mr. W. Tn-i.Eu, The. Gardens, Hartwell, Aylesbury, b2:irfjru/y, 1895. Alyself and friends were highly impressed with your Elampes Cabbage. I cannot speak too well of it. M. .Toiinsos. Esq., Western Cottage, Carshalton, 31.s< July, 1895. The seeds I had from you, both Cabbage and Brussels, turned out excellent The Brussels are the finest of any around here, full of solid young buttons. ^ ^ Koiiinsov, Esq., Coneysthorpe, Malton, T3ricklinK, I ^,1 g^j fruit being only from 3 to 4 inches long nackei Long Prickly I P Short Prickly / Koppitz, the Amateur’s Out-door Cucumber— one of the best cold-frame Cucumbers in cultivation. Per pkt., Is. Triumph — The result of a cross between Lout/ liidyv and Telegraph, and is the largest hardy variety in commeree ; an aliundant cropper. One small plant has been known to produce over 24 fruits, many of them 20 to 23 in. in lengtl:. I’er pkt., Is. Gd. CRESS. PEPPER GRASS. (Lepidium sativum.) Crucifer®. CULTURE. — Plain and Curled Cress should be sown weekly during the whole year, if a regular supply is required, the state of the weather regulating the method of sowing. As a rule, from November to March, a gentle hot-bed is the best. Australian Cress sown in the open border during March and April, and in a co )1 and shady place in May, will produce crop* in succession ; and if sown under a north wall in September and October, with a little protection, will afford a supply during Winter and Spring. Water Cress may be easily grown in a damp and shady place, and on no account must suffer from drought. Sow in March and April. Per qt. Perpt. Peroz. s. d. 8. d. American, or Land— Perennial variety, similar in flavour to Water Cress ... ... ... — — Australian — Very tender ; mild flavour — — ' Fine Curled— Useful for garnishing and Salads 2 0 13 ! Plain — The best for general use and Salads ... 2 0 10 I Water Cress P®' P'‘*'> DANDELION. {Tara.vacum ojfficinale.) Composit®. CULTURE. — Useful as a salad when blanched. Seed to bo sown in Spring; the roots to be lifted and stored in November, and force as required, somewhat in the same manner as Sea Kale. Improved large thick-leaved, Gd. and Is. per packet. B. d. 0 4 0 3 0 3 9 2 OUCUMBEK, BEDFORDSHIRE PRIZE. PICKI.l;.o CUCUMBER. CHICORY OR SUCCORY. i^Cichorium infyhvsi.') CULTURE , — 'ow in April in rows a foot apart, thin out to 6 inches in the row. In autumn store the roots in dry sand, and when required at intervals should be placed in soil in a dark place and kept moist. It will give leaves in a few days equal to Endive, and cook the same as Seakale. Per pkt. — s. d. Common (Barbe de Capu-in) 0 G Witloof {Brussels Chicory)— One of the best winter salads grown ... 0 G EGG PLANT. (Aubergine.) Solatium melongena var, ouigerum. Handsome fruit-bearing annual, tine for table decoration. Sow in heat in March, pot off in rich soil; the chief thing is to keep them thoroughly free from insects. Grow on in same loay as Capsicums. 2 to 3 ft. Mixed, 3d. per pkt. ( 25 ) Caimell & Sons’ Comnlctc Seed Guide. AUBERGINK (eGG I’LAXT). GOURD, OP PUMPKIN {Curcurhitu). CULTURE. — Same as Vegetable Marrow. [Per pkt»^~s d Hundredweight, or Mammoth— The largest in cultivation, oheu attaining an incredible weight q g Ornamental Varieties — Mixed. Many curious and X pretty kinds .. I Pear Shaped — Very ornamental fruits I ah at 0 3 Small Orange ) A collection of 12 varieties, 2s. 6d. ENDIVE (Gtchorium endivia). CULTURE. — For Autumn use sow end of April or during May, on prepared soil, in drills a foot apart, and thin out to G inches from plant to plant ; water in dry weather. If a Winter and early Spring supply is needed, sow in July anti August, and transplant to frames, or a sheltered position GREEN OUBLED ENDIVE. r . ^ ’ Peroz.— 8. d. Dlgswell Prize — A superb large green curled variety 0 8 Green Batavian — Large and fine ... ... o 8 Green Curled — The one mostly cultivated for general crop ; very crisp and hardy 0 8 Improved Round-leaved Batavian— Very compact ; forms a nice heart, blanches easily 8 Moss Curled — Beautifully curled, like Moss 0 9 White Curled — v ery tender when young 0 9 ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. ORNAKENTAL GOURDS. HERBS, GARNISHING PLANTS, &c. 8d. and 6d. per packet, except where priced by the ounce. CULTURE . — Sow in pans in a cold frame about first or second week in March ; afterwards transplant into prepared beds, or the seeds can he sown the first week in April on warm border or out-doors. b Angelica — For flavouring. Leaf stalks can be blanched and eaten as Celery. a Anise — For seasoning and garnishing. p Balm — Aromatic plant. May be used in salads or making Balm Tea or Wine. a Basil, Sweet) Excellent for flavouring soups aud salads. a „ Bush > d Borage — Used for Summer drinks ; excellent for bees. b Caraway — Seeds used in confectionery, lower leaves can be put in soups. b Chervil, Curled— For salads. a Coriander — Young leaves used in soups and salads. b Corn Salad or Lamb’s Lettuce— A hardy, useful salad. Per oz., fid. b Dill — Leaves used in pickles and sauces. p Fennel — For garnishing and fish sauce. p Horehound — For the cure of asthma. p Hyssop — Leaves and shoots used for pot-herbs, also medicinally. a lee Plant — Fine for garnishing. p Lavender — Grown for its sweet-scented flowers, Occasionally used in sauces. a Marigold, Pot — Flowers used in soups. P Marjoram, Sweet or Knotted i Used in soups and stuffings, also p ,, Pot or Perennial ) when dry for Winter use. a Purslane, Green ) gjjgots used in salads and pickles. a „ Golden > p Rosemary — Sprigs for garnishing ; leaves for making a drink to relieve headache. Rampion— See page 40. p Rue — For garnishing, also useful for poultry. p Sage — For stuffing and sauce. a Savory, Summer) jej^jQ^ing ; also useful in a dry state for Winter. P ,, Winter* p Skirret — Grown for its roots, can be either boiled or stewed. p Sorrel — Used like Spinach, also in sauces and salads. Tarragon— Used for flavouring in soups. p Thyme — For soups and seasoning, also stuffing. p Wormwood — Used as a tonic when taken in tea. a — Annual. b — Biennial. p — Perennial. ( 26 ) LEEK (^Allium porrum). LETTUCE. (^Lactuca saliva.) Composite. CULTURE. — Sow from the first week in March till September for succession. When 3 inches high, remove the strongest plants to prepared ground, and plant them in rows from 1 to 2 feet apart, according to size. I'or Spring use sow in Autumn, prick out in frames, and transplant early. After being planted they should never be allowed to suffer for the want of water. For very early use, sow a little under glass during February COS VARIETIES. Per pkt. Per oz. 8. d. B. Bath Cos, Black Seeded— The best Cos variety for Autumn sowing to stand the Winter “d. Cannells’ Giant Cos— Larger and finer in every way than the best types of Cos Lettuce. Leaves very broad, and rounded in a perfect manner ; very regular in character- in fact, every plant may be relied upon to form an enor- mous heart, perfect in form, as shown in the accompanying engraving fid. & 1 CULTURE. — For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box early in February, and place in a frame or a slightly-heated place, and when the ( 27 ) CANXBLLS’ GIANT 003 LKTTUCB. plants are 3 or 4 inches high, prick out in a sheltered position or frame in rich soil. Here they are to remain until good-sized plants are formed, and then transplanted to their permanent quarters. Heeks of very tine quality, and good enough for ordinary use, may be obtained from seed sown the first week in March, broadcast, on a warm border, and cover lightly with mellow soil. Transplant, when large enough, in rows a f^t apart, and about 8 inches in the row, in the same way as Celery, Well manure. CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH— A superior kind, very hardy, blanches well, and grows to a large size 6d. & Is. per pkt.. Is. 6d. per oz. Per pkt. Per oz. Champion — This Leek has gained many honours, including s. d. s. d. all the First Prizes at the recent International Horticultural Exhibitions. It was Certificated by the Royal Horti- cultural Society at the Vegetable Conference, 1889, fid. & 1 0 — Giant Ayton Castle— A very large and fine variety ... — 14: Henry’s Prize — Flavour mild fid. & 1 -0 1 fi London Flag— Large, broad leaved — Ofr Musselburgh — Large Scotch ; finest stock — 10 The Lyon (Re-selected)— A thoroughly distinct variety, matures early, grows to a great size and weight without coarseness. The white part, when blanched, often exceeds 16 inches in length and 9 inches in circumference fid. &. 1 0 — Other varieties can be supplied. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. PAB18 WHITE COS LKTTDCE. BATH 008 LETTCCE. Per pkt. Per oz. Hicks’ Hardy White — A large sort, suitable for sowing in a. d. a. d. Autumn 3d. and 0 6 0 10 Ivepy’s Nonsuch — Blanches well, and not likely to run to seed ; sweet and crisp 3d. and 0 6 0 10 London White ...3d. and 0 6 0 3 Paris Green — A fine variety, needs no tying 3d. and 0 6 0 8 Paris White — a superb variety, of immense size and superior qnality 3d. and 0 6 0 8 Other varieties can be supplied. CABBAGE VARIETIES. DBUMHEAD LETTCCE. Per pkt. S. d. All the Year Round — Fine white, does not run to seed ; a good Winter variety ...3d. and 0 6 Commodore Nutt — Small, compact habit, splendid flavour; good for early use 3d. and 0 6 Drumhead, or Malta — a large variety for Summer use 0 4 Early Paris Market — The beat forcing Lettuce, turns in very quickly, and forms close, firm hearts ...3d. and 0 6 Hardy Hammersmith— Excellent variety for Winter 3d. and 0 6 Lees’ Immense Hardy Green 3d. ,. o 6 Neapolitan — a capital summer Lettuce, habit dwarf, leaves much curled on the edges, head firm, white, large, crisp, and sweet ; quite distinct... 3d. and 0 6 New York — This variety will be a great favourite when better known. It grows to a large size, some specimens having been grown 18 inches in diameter, and weighing nearly 4 lbs. It is compact, folds in very nicely, and blanches well, very crisp and sweet, excellent flavour, free from bitterness, it will stand for a long time on the ground without running to seed. It is not a forcing variety, but is certainly one of the best varieties for Summer use ever introduced. We strongly recommend a trial. ..3d. and 0 6 Stanstead Park — The largest, hardiest, and best flavoured Cabbage Lettuce, to stand the Winter 3d. and 0 6 The Favourite — An excellent variety for Autumn use. Leaves light green with a brown blotch, very crisp and sweet, and has been known to stand the driest Summer without running to seed when all other varieties were useless 3d. and 0 6 Per oz. 8. d. 0 10 1 0 0 (! 0 10 0 <.) 1 0 0 8 1 6 0 10 0 10 Per pkt. Per or.. 3 d. s. d. Tom Thumb, or Tennis Bail- sman and very early, forming close and compact heads, stands the Winter well, also dry weather 3d. and 0 6 0 10 Victoria, Red Edged 3d. „ o 6 o lo TOM THUMB LETTUCE. Other varieties can be supplied. MELON. {Cttcumts melo.) CucuituixACEyE. CULTURE . — Similar to that of the Cucumber, but reijiiiring several degrees more of heat, which must be maintained with regularity. A quick growth should be encouraged during the earlier stages, and when about 1 foot or so high the tips should be pinched out, causing them to come stronger, and the fruit sets more freely. As a rule they are in perfection just before the stems come away easily from the fruit. The soil should be kept firm and solid throughout the growth. Per plat. — 8. d. A. F. Barron— Large, and not coarse ; delicious flavour, green flesh 1 0 Beechwood Green Flesh — An excellent variety i 0 Blenheim Orange — A first-class scarlet-fleshed Melon of delicious flavour 1 0 DeU’s Hybrid — Green flesh, exquisite flavour 10 Duchess of York — A cross between Best of All and Hero of Lockinye; fruit medium size, white-fleshed, colour golden, and beautifully netted ; sets freely, of robust constitution, thick in the flesh, and of a delicious flavour. We can with confidence recommend this as one of the most delicious flavoured varieties yet introduced 1 0 Duke of Edinburgh — Scarlet flesh, superior flavour 1 0 Eastnor Castle — Flesh deep green colour, very prolific, rich flavour 1 0 Gilbert’s Improved Victory of Bath— A splendid green-fleshed variety, free setter 1 0 Golden Perfection — The best and earliest Melon for frame or pit culture ; good flavour 10 Golden Conqueror — Splendid variety; rich flavour and good cropper 10 Heckfleld Hybrid — Green flesh, good flavour 10 Hero of Bath — Scarlet flesh, rich flavour, thin skin 1 0 HERO OP LOCKINGE. ( 28 ) MUSHROOMS. ( Agaricus campestris,') Havinp every facility, and to be quite sure that nothing bat the best shall come from us, we collect samples from all souices where manufactured, immediately test which is the beet, and purchase largely; consequently, all our customers succeed, most of them far above their expectations. At this moment we have a large stock, and beyond all question the finest ever offered. Per brick, Gd., postage, iid.\ per peck. Is. Gd., postage. Is. ; per bushel, 5s. A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of Mushrooms, by J. Wright, F.R.H.S., price Is., post free Is. 2d. By using- Cannells’ Perfect Mushroom Spawn they can be had all the year round ( 29 ) I Per pkt. — 8. d. , Monro’s Little Heath — Easily cultivated, very prolific, and one 1 of the hardiest. The flesh is scarlet 0 6 Read’s Scarlet Flesh — One of the most exquisite flavonred Melons in cultivation, beautifully netted ... 1 0 The Countess — A good constitution, medium size, free setter, distinctly netted. The fruit is yellow in colour, thin iu the skin, thick in the flesh, which is nearly white, tender, juicy, and pleasantly flavoured ... 1 0 William Tillery — An exquisite green-fleshed variety of the richest flavour 1 0 Wythes’ Seedling— A cross between Limei'p.lil ceedting and a variety raised by Mr. Wythes not named. Very early and a tine setter; fruit of medium size with golden skin, outside moderately netted, and very thin rind. The flesh is not strictly scarlet or green, but a combination of tlie two, high quality, and of an exquisite flavour. It may he grown with little heat in the Summer months, being very free 1 0 Our MUSHROOM SFAWM is Iresli and of tire Best Quality. Other varieties can be suppliec . 51KLO.'., uv voux. Per pkt. — s. d. Hero of Lockinge — Handsome frnit, skin rich golden colour, regularly netted with white. Flesh almost white, delicionsly melting, and of exquisite flavour; very early, and a popular variety for exhibition ... 10 Ingestre Hybrid — cross between Hero of Lorkiniie and The Coimtess, two well-known varieties of superior quality. The fruit is gloliular in shape, of medium size, and a bright golden yellow, most beautifully netted, with very thin skin. It has n great deptli of flesh, wliicli is almo.st white, very sweet and juicy, and tlie flavour superb. Of robust constitution, and sets most freely. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society ... 1 G KnOWSley Favourite — Delicious flavour, deep flesli and thin * rind, green flesh. It is the result of a cross between Knowsley Green Flesh and \Vm. Tiileri/. The plant has a robust constitution, similar to its parentage. It is moderately early, a sure setter, ami a good grower. The fruit weighs from to 5 lbs., occasionally more. In sliape mostly round, but sometimes inclined to be oval ; free from corrugations, finely netted ; flesh pale green and very deep, particulnrly juicy, and of exquisite flavour ... ... ... 1 0 Longleat Perfection — A white-fleslied, smooth-skinned, ami hand- some fruit; flesh soft, melting, and luscious; one of the best ... I 0 r MUSTARD. (Sinapis alba and S. nitjra.) CiiuciKEKyE. CULTURE. — Sow every fortnight for succession in boxes, in heat when too cold out of doors. On acconnt of malting such rapid growth, should be sown about a day or so later than Cress, when they are required to come in together for cutting. Per oz. — 8. d. Best White — As generally grown for salads per quart, 2s. ; per pint, Is.j 0 2 Cheaper by the peck or bushel. Chinese — Leaves and stems much larger than the common variety, black seeded 0 3 CANNELLS’ PRIZE MEDAL ONIONS. (Allmm cepa.) Lilliace.e. Awarded a SILVER MEDAL for our collection at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, held at the Agricultural Hall in August, 1893. Also a SILVER KNIGHTIAN MEDAL in October, 1894. WE MAKE THESE A GREAT SPECIALITY. OUR ONION FIELD BETWEEN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER. CULTURE. — The ground should be double dug in October or early in November, great care being taken to intermi.x a heavy dressing of night ■soil, pig or strong inannre, keeping ns great a portion of the manure as po^ible at the bottom of the trench. The ground can then be left in its rough state until early in January, when a good dressing of soot may he spread over the surface, which is not only a preventive for the maggot, but a valuable stimulant for the Onion throughout its different stages of growth. Nothing more should be done until the end of February or March, when ■(weather permitting) the beds should be pointed over, well raked, and rolled or trodden down firm, and the seed drilled in rows 1 foot apart, which leaves ample room for a draw hoe, which cannot well be used too often if care be exercised to avoid any injury to the tops. As soon as the Onions are up and well established thin out to 9 inches apart, and during an early stage of their growth a liberal top-dressing of spent mushroom bed manure would be beneficial in keeping the ground moist and cool in hot, dry seasons, and saving a considerable labour in watering. When they are in full growth a dressing of our ••Real hfanure,” 2 ounces to the yard, will do wonders for them, especially if well watered in, should the weather be dry. Soot sown broadcast in showery weather will help to keep down the mildew and also encourage growth. For what are termed Tripoli or Winter Onions, sow early in August and transplant the following Spring. Onions may be grown on the same piece of land for years if good tillage is kept up every season. AMERICAN SOUTHPORT RED OR CRIMSON GLOBE — A splendid variety, and one of the best keepers. Per pkt.. Is. Cannells’ Re-seleeted A1 — Colour of skin is of a brownish yellow, a large and handsome kind ; very free-cropping qualities. Per pkt., Is. Per pkt.— AILSA CRAIG— One of the largest and most beautiful kinds yet introduced forexhibition purposes ; bulbs, which vary from almost a globe to a flat oval shape, are of a pale straw colour Anglo- Spanish— The best of its type for exhibition, as also for main-crop ... ... ._ ... Improved Wroxton— A very valu- able Onion, and is acknowledged to be the mildest flavoured and best keeper in cultivation. It may be grown to a large size, from 16 to 20 ounces in weight ; the skin is of a very delicate light brown straw colour. It is an egg-shaped type, and quite distinct Cd. & Banbury — This wonderful cropping Onion still retains its high repu- tation ; it is a fine shape, with a bright yellow skin, and a suitable variety for the exhibition table per oz. Bedfordshire Champion— Globe shaped, skin brown, heavy crop and a good keeper , Per pkt., 3d. & 6d. Blood Red — Strong flavoured, keeps well Brown Spanish— Large cropper; good keeper OOB FIELD OF SEED ONIONS. Try Onions. — During the last epidemic of cholera in England it puzzled the sanitary inspectors of a northern town (write.s the IlospitaPj to understand why tire inhabitants of one cottage in a certain row were not affected by the Qisease raging among their neighbours. Finally it became noticed that a net of onions was suspended in the fortunate house, and on examination these were all found to be diseased. It is also related that during a former outbreak of infectious fever in Somers Town and St. Giles, the French |>riests, who constantly used garlic in all their dishes, visited the worst cases in the dirtiest hovels with impunity, while the English clergy who were similarly engaged, but who did not eat onions in like fashion, caught the infection in many instances, and fell victims tc the disease. Raw onions contain an acrid volatile oil, sulphur, phosphorus, alkaline earthy salts, starch, and free uncrystallised sugar. The Ire^ juice is colonrless, but by exposure to the air becomes red. I 30 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide BANBDEY ONION. Per oz. — 8. d. Cann ells’ Globe — A decided main- crop variety, coming true to chiirnc- tcr: very globular, an 1 of a deep rich straw colour ; very handsome and quite hardy, well ada|ited for exliiln- tion purposes; attains to a large size and occasionally weighing H U'S. Per pkt. , Is. & Is. (id. Cocoa-Nut — lleseinbles a cocoa nut in shape; the skin is a very delicate pale straw colour, iiesh white and very mild; most useful for exhibit- ing in collections per jikt., Is. Cd. Per oz. — s. d. Concord— New Intermediate — A very large-sized, handsome, semi-globular variety, raised by crossing the finest of the White Spanish type with the early white globe Valencia. This variety comes early, and ripening well is not to be surpassed for good keeping, quality, and solidity, and will give a greater weight of produce than all other Spring onions, and if sown in the open early in the. Spring very large bulbs can be grown per pkt., l.«. Cranston’s Excelsior — Very small neck, globe-shaped; pale straw ; grand for competition per pkt., (id. & Is. Danver’S Yellow — An excellent large sort, and keeps well (see illustration) ; one of the best 0 6 Deptford or Strasburg— A good keeper 0 6 Early Eight Weeks — The quickest growing Onion in cultivation, coming to maturity in about eight weeks. Invaluable where Onions are required early in the Summer ; very useful for pickling, and of mild flavour 0 8 i I I i 1 i Per oz. — s. d. Early Nocera — A very suitable variety for pickling 0 8 Flat White Italian Tripoli— For Autumn sowing ; mild flavour 0 8 Giant Roeca— The best to sow in Autumn for transplanting in Spring. Grows to an enormous size ; mild flavour 0 8 Giant Zittau Yellow— This is a capital keeping variety, if the bulbs are allowed to remain in the ground until thoroughly matured before being disturbed ... ... ... ... ... 0 8 Golden Ball— The finest Globe Onion in cultivation, a very heavy cropper, growing to a large size, with small neck, and bulb a beautiful globe shape. It is an excellent keeper, and a capital variety for exhibition. It has been carefully selected, and saved from bulbs of large size and perfect shape per pkt., Cd. & Is. ( 31 ) Per oz. — s. d. Inwood Favourite — This splendid new Onion, raised by Mr. T. Wilkins, Gardener to Lady T. Guest, has been miich admired. It is a cross between Rousham Park and Crimson Globe, but is far handsomer than either. It has a ; greater depth of bulb than Rousham Park, and in shape is nearly globular, with conspicuous shoulders; in colour it is pale pink. Bulbs have been grown during the last two seasons nearly 2 lbs. in weight ; it is, therefore, on account of its great size and fine form one Of the best Exhibition sorts. The flesh is remarkably firm and solid, and it has been proved a splendid keeping variety. Being a strong grower, it resists mildew better than many sorts of weaker constitution. Awarded several certificates at important Shows per pkt., Is. ; trial pkt., 6d, INWOOD FAVOURITE. Caniiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. JAMES’ KEKI’ING ONION. Per 0 /.. — S. James’ Long Keeping— Keeps longer than any other sort ... 0 Magnum Bonum — Oval shaped and distinct; large and a good keeper ... ... ... .•• •• ••• ••• P®'' pkt., Gd. 1 Maincrop — A fine selection of Nuneham Park; a desirable stmin for exnibitlon or table use, and though grown for a main crop will also prove an excellent keeper 1 Naseby Mammoth — A fine form of Spanish type ; symmetrical ... 0 Neil’s Advancer— Straw-coloured skin; very desirable for ex- hibition; a fine variety per pkt., Is. Gd. Nuneham Park — Fine for competition ; straw coloured 0 Red Globe Tripoli- A very remarkable variety, keeps well ... 0 Rousham Park Hero — A new and valuable Onion of the White Spanish type 1 Royal Jubilee— One of the largest and best in cultivation; grows to an immense size; in type and character closely resembles the Anglo-Spanish per pkt., Is. Gd. SAHiJY PRIZE. Sandy Prize White Spanish— Was selected and recommended by the Koyal Horticultural Society as the best of the White Spanish type. This strain is the result of many years’ constant selection and continued seeding away from all other varieties, and from seed sown broadcast in the Spring fine bulbs, 17 inches in circumference, have been produced per pkt.. Is. Silver Skin— Small size, early, thin skin ; good for pickling ... 0 Somerset Hero — A variety producing fine specimens, and the skin of which is yellow, shaded brown ; a grand cropper per pkt.. Is. The Lord Keeper — Very large in circumference, high shouldered, deep flesh, and small neck, pale straw-coloured skin ; one of the finest for show pnrpo.ses per pkt., 1«. Gd. The Queen A silver-skinned variety, remarkable for its quickness of growth. If sown in March will produce full-grown bulbs early in the Summer ; most suitable for pickling 0 Trebons— Yellow ; large, one of the best: splendid exhibition sort per pkt., Gd. 1 THE QOEEN ONION. Per oz. — s. d. Welsh or Ciboule, or Perennial Tree Onion— Comes up year after year without any protection; very rapid in growth, tender and sweet 0 G White Globe — Should be used early .. 0 10 White Lisbon — of medium size; esteemed for its mild flavour ... 0 G White Spanish, or Port — One of the best for main crop 0 ' 6 Plants sown in the Autumn, and to grow on for Show purposes, we cmi supply in Spring. List on application. Is. 6d. each kind per 100. Other varieties can be supplied. GOLDEN UALL, ( 32 ) 0ANVEB 8 YELLOW ONION. ONIONS ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CANNELLS’ GLOBE. ANGLO-SPANISH. BANBURY. ROUSHAM PARK HERO. CRANSTON’S EXCELSIOR. COCOA NUT. NEAL’S ADVANCER. IMPROVED WROXTON. MAGNUM BONUM. ROYAL JUBILEE. SOMERSET HERO. Al. THE LORD KEEPER. . SANDY PRIZE, i AILSA CRAIG. INWOOD FAVOURITE. SOUTHPORT RED. READING IMPROVED. ; MAINCROP. nuOWN «I-ANIS1I. { ) Camiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gxiide PARSLEY. {Apium petroselinum.) Umisellifer^. CULTURE. — Should the weather be dry, sow early in February; if not, defer till middle of March. Soav again in May, and also July, for furnishing plants to stand over Winter. Parsley seed is rather longer than most seeds in germinating, and should be watered in dry weather if necessary. The secret of having it good all the year is to sow in good soil, 16 inches from plant, to plant. Cannells’ Beauty of the Parterre— Perfectly distinct from all others. The handsomest sort extant, highly decorative in the garden, and as a garnishing plant it is unsurpassed. When once tried no other variety will be grown. The plants should be thinned out to at least 12 inches apart. Per packet, 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., 10 inches away from the plant, which can be occasionally filled up with licpiid manure, and with proiter care and attention afterwards, clean, well-grown specimens will be the result, that will astonish all beholders. They should be allowed to remain in the ground as long as the weather permits, and when lifted should be carefully placed in sand. Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ First Prize — The outcome of several years’ selection from the Hollow Crown. This is a grsind variety for exhibition purposes, going down a great depth and perfectly straight ; skin smooth and well blanched ; of splendid shape, and tapering off with perfect regularity. Per packet. Is. ; trial packet, 6 'The Gentleman — Of handsome appearance, large ; superb table quality 8 6 •Triumph — Good cooking kind ; very productive 8 6 Welford Park —Excellent cropper and disease resister, 6 0 ' Wormleighton Seedling -First-rate keeper, good cropper, and disease resister 6 0 •Edgeeote Purple— Of a rich purple colour; handsome shape ** ® •Mottled Beauty— Very handsome ; fa r quality — •Mr. Breese— A most useful variety — 'Pink Perfection —A good pink variety ; handsome shape 8 6 'Prizetaker — a good cropper, of e.xcellent quality ; skin pale pink 8 6 2 6 3 0 2 6 2 6 2 6 'Red Elephant Improved — Similar in constitution, shape, and habit us the popular White Elephant, and like that variety a heavy cropper ; does well iu sandy soil 'Vicar of Laleham— A fine variety for the main crop ; skin a rich dark purple 'White Elephant — One of the best known sorts ; still a great tavourite, holding its own for a market variety 7 0 2 0 7 0 2 0 6 0 2 0 LATE OR MAIN CROP WHITE ROUND AND PEBBLE-SHAPED VARIETIES. I’cr I’er 66 lbs. 14 ibs. s. d. 2 0 'Best of All — lieseinbles the old Scotch Chauqnon ; good s. d. cropper and disease resister ... ... ... ... 6 0 •Imperator — A grand disease resisting kind ; good for field culture ; late 6 0 0 ( 37 ) SCHOOLMASTER 2 6 2 6 2 6 2 0 2 0 Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. other Varieties in Cominerce, and not mentioned in this List, can be supplied at Current Prices. We should bo pleased to supply Collections of 12, 18, or 24 Varieties, consisting of the finest Exhibition kinds or for Table use. On application. Special Quotations per ton will be forwarded. Our Prices are subject to alteration after the middle of March. Public Institutions, Hospitals, &c.. supplied on Special Terms. Large or small quantities forwarded. Send on list of kinds and quantities required. CosiB TO STAY (see description) ?FWAt\5. .INCROP ^WOTATOES 1^' SHOWING A PORTION OF OUR COLLECTION, awarded ASILVER KNIGHTIAN MEDAL BYTHE - ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, also the HIGHEST AWARDS AT Earl's Court &the Royal Aquarium- ,, (.’ouncillor A. Ward, Hocretary to llie Kichmoiul Siiow, 2iHh July, 1805. 1 am much pleased with your rot.Uo, (’ome to l>tay. 1 cabily carried oft' Fir?t Prize. Jt is the best second early I know. CiiAS. Jelliff, Es(|., IIi;.;hcliffe, AViuchestcr, 2(jth Minch, 18S)5. I am very jiU asrc^l with the sample of Come *o Stay petato, and thank you for your proinjit attention. ( '38 ) r The Carriage of Potatoes, Mushroom Spawn, &c., as part of a general order or alone, will be prepaid to any Station in England when the total value is not less than 20s., and to Ireland or Scot- land when the total value is not less than 40s. PRIZETAKEB POTATO. RADISH SAVED FROM TRANSPLANTED AND SELECTED ROOTS ONLY. {Raphanus sativus.) Crucifkr^e. CULTURE. — T'o have early, sow in frames near the glass in January ; in the open ground in T'ehrnary, and every fortnight till August. To obtain crisp, sweet-eating radishes they must be grown quickly. Per oz. — 8. d. Black Spanish — Largo round ; sow in Autumn 0 6 RED TtJRNIP^RAUISII.j PEENCU BREAKFAST RADISH. wood’s FRAME RADISH. OLIVE-SUAFED B.ADI8H. Per oz.— s. d, China Rose — Sow in August for Winter use .06 Frenell Breakfast — The best for early forcing, very much liked in Paris. It is of an oval form, scarlet colour tipped with white per pint, 2a. 0 4 Mixed Turnip per quart, 2s. Gd. ; per pint, Is. 3d. 0 3 Olive-shaped Scarlet— Quick growing, mild, and sweet per quart. 3s. Od. ; per pint, Is. Cd. 0 4 Olive-shaped White — Similar to the scarlet except in colour ... 0 4 Raphanus Caudatus ; or, Rat-tailed Radish— The seed pods are eaten only of this variety ; they are often an immense length, and are excellent in pickles ... per packet, Gd. Red Turnip pcrqnart, 3s.; perpint, is. 9d. 0. 3 Scarlet Short-top— Suitable for sowing outdoors - per quart, 2s. (id. ; per pint, Is. 3d. -ft 3 White Turnip » 2s. GJ.; „ is. Od. 0 n Wood’s Early Frame— Very early ; fine llavour per quart, 2s. Od. ; per pint, 1s. Gd. 0 3 Other varieties can be supplied. ( ) Camiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gxiide. RAM PION. ( Cawpnniila lapvncidus). CULTURE. — Rainpion is a vegetable which may be used cooked or as a salad, but it is not nearly so much grown ns it shonld he, especially when considered nhat a good substitute it is for Radishes during the early Autumn months, and when owing to lient and drought the latter are sometimes difficult to obtain in a tender condition. Sow ssed on a light porous soil in drills not less than 0 inches apart, and having covered them with about a quarter of an inch of soil, well tread the bed over and rake down smoothly. When the seedlings are well through the ground, thin them out to not less than 4 inches apart. After about three weeks, give the bed a thorough soaking with water, and the crop will be assured, unless the weather prove dry for a very long period, when duplicate waterings will be of great benefit. To secure a continued sujtply it is well to make several sowings, one early in the month of April, one about the third week in May, and a third and last about the same time in .Tune. 3d. and Cd. per packet. RHUBARB (Seed).' (Rheum rhaponlicum.) Poi.ygonacka;. J CULTURE . — Sow in drills in April about I inch deep, thin out to r. int bes apart, and tran.s|daut in Autumn into a bad well manured 3 feet apart each wo}-. Seed sown iu this way will produce good roots the second year. Per packet — s. d. Finest Mixed Varieties 0 6 Rhubarb Roots, see page 45. SALADS. We supply seeds of plants generally used at various times of the year in the preparation of this now recognised necessity cn the dining table. Descriptions will be found under the various headings — Barhe de Capuciu, f'eleriac. Chervil, Chicory, Chives, Corn Salad, Cres.=, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard, Nasturtium, Pur.slane, Radish, Rampion, Salsafy, Shallot, 'tarragon, Tomato, Watercress, Witloof. Can supply collections of Seeds in J2 varieties, £s. Os. SALSAFY (' (Tragnp igoii porrifolius.) VEGETABLE OYSTER Comfctita;. CULTURE. — Although Salsafy is not asially cultivated in small gardens, there is no reason why it should not be, as the roots form a valuable addition to the somewhat limited list of Winter vegetables. They are easily cooked, merely require scraping, steeping in vinegar and water, then boiled until tender, after which they may be served up with white sauce. The culture is quite as simple. Choose a piece of ground that has been well dug and mauured previously, the surface also should be well pulverised. Sow the seed first week in April, in drills 15 inches apart and about 2 inches deep. As soon es the plants arc large enough to handle, thin out to about i) inches apart. Reyoiul this, except keeping clean from weeds, this is all the treatment required until growth is completed in Autumn, when the roots may be lifted and stored in sand, or allowed to remain in the ground until required for nse. Those left in the ground will produce flower stems in spring, and these if cooked when young make au excellent table vegetable. S.U.S.VfV, CASNELLS’ MAMMOTH. Cannells’ Mara noth -Best quality Per oz. — s. d. 0 9 SCORZONERA. (Scorzonera hispanica.) Composit.^. SCORZONERA. SEA KALE. CULTURE. — Same as for Salsafy. The roots are boiled or stewed in the same way as Parsnip . A delicious vegetable. 8d. per oz. SEA KALE, SEED. ( Crambe mariiima.') CeuCifera:. CULTURE — Sow iu March or April iu rows, about 15 inches apart, and keep the plants clear of weeds. Transplant to good, w'ell trenched, and rich ground, in clumps of about four or five, and between each lot so planted leave a space of about 3 feet, so that any one can move between them during the growing season. Gd. per oz., 2s. per pint. For Plants, see page 45. SPINACH. (Spinacia oleracea.) Ciienopodiacea;. CULTURE . — Should the weather be favourable, a small sowing of the round variety may be made iu January, another in February, and a larger one in March. Successive sowings may then be made every three weeks till the beginning of May, and afterwards weekly to the end of July. For Winter use, sow the prickly variety weekly during the first three weeks in August. The New Zealand should be sou n in heat and transplanted, and bo protected till the beginning of June, when it may be planted out without shelter. CANNELLS BODND SFINACU. ( 40 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide Per 0 z. — 8. d. Victoria — Larger leaves, more fleshy, and superior quality to the ordinary Spinach ; stronger grower, and needs more room than the prickly ; quite hardy, and is not so apt to run to seed 0 4 Turnip, Golden Ball (Selected).— Certificated by the Royal Horticultural Society as the best type of yellow garden Turnip. The flavour is excellent, and it stands the Winter almost as well as a Swede. It has been awarded numerous prizes ... 0 6 EARLY PURPLE-TOP MUNICH TURNIP. CANNELLS’ PRICKLY SPINACH. Cannells’ Prickly, or Winter— For Winter use perqt., Is.Od. ; per pt.. Is. 0 3 Cannells’ Round, or Summer— For Summer use ... per qt., Is. 9d. ; perpt.,ls. 0 3 Flanders Broadleaf— A broad-leaved hardy variety Is. 9d. ; ,, Is. 0 3 New Zealand— Should be sown in February in heat and transplanted in June 0 6 Orache, or Mountain— Quite distinct 0 6 Perpetual Spinach, or Green Beet— Very useful, fumishing leaves in great abundance, and which should be regularly picked so as to encourage good growth ; leaves are quite green ; sowings should be made in March, April, and the latter part of July ... 0 C TURNIP. d. (Brassica ropa.) CEUCiFEK.a:. CULTURE. — Sow in March, April, and once a month till the end of August. Sow Six Weeks and Snowball till May ; they are the best for early use. Per oz. — s. Cannells’ Scarlet Six Weeks— Obtained an Award of Merit, R.H.S., owing to its distinct and highly-coloured character, pos- sessing a splendid rich-coloured red skin ; full size, of good form, and of the finest quality ; will be found most useful on the exhi- tion table. No collection should be without it All the Year Round — A green-top yellow variety ; stands the severest weather American Red Stone— A most e.xcellent kind Cannells’ Early Six Weeks — Beautiful shape, the quickest variety grown, and one of the best for general crop, per pint Is. 9d. Chirk Castle Black Stone— A capital variety for August sowing for Winter use ; the skin is black and the flesh snowy white. The quality is first-rate, and as the bulbs bury themselves well in the soil they remain good all through the winter and in the most severe weather ... ... ... Early Purple-top Munich — The earliest of all, fine flavour ; suit- able for exhibition ... Cannells’ Early Snowball— Good for exhibition, per pint. Is, 9d. Early White Stone— Suitable for Summer use ,, Is. 6d. Green-top Stone — For late sowing ,, Is. fid. Jersey Navet — A white variety, oblong shape, mild, sweet flavour ; good for late sowing to stand the Winter ... ... ... ... Orange Jelly — One of the best per pint Is. fid. Turnip, Model White— This variety is remarkable for its form, earliness, and quality, and it cannot be too strongly recom- mended to exhibitors. The Gardeners* Chronicle says : — ‘* Model White Turnip is the greatest advance in white varieties that we have seen.” Awarded Certificate at the Rojal Horticultural Society’s Vegetable Conference 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 cannells’ early six-weeks turnip. other varieties can be supplied. YELLOW FINLAND TURNIP. White Dutch AMERICAN RED STONE TURNIP, ... per pint. Is. 9d. 0 Yellow Finland — A splendid variety, which can be sown either in Spring or Autumn ; bulbs very even and regular in form, some- what hollowed at the base, with a very small tap root ; smooth skin of a pale orange-yellow colour, the upper part a pale green, yellow flesh, solid and excellent Yellow Maltese — A very handsome variety, splendid quality Cannells’ Garden Swede TOMATO, or LOVE APPLE. (Lycopersicum esculent inn. J Solanace^. We had during the Summer our 100-feet house of these, grown specially for trial and seed. None were better thau those now offered. CULTURE . — Sow in February or March in heat, pot, and gradually harden off, so that they may be ready to plant out the latter part of May to a sheltered location. For indoor purposes, get good plants in 4 or 5-inch pots ; n hen they show a truss of dower they require fertilising or setting with a camel-hair brush. As soon as the fruit 'is formed, plant them out in ordinary good soil, 12 inches from plant to plant, pinch out all side shoots, and preserve the large leaves ; if fruit fails to form, apply pollen at once, so that the plants bear fruit from bottom to top. Pick fruit as soon as ripe, and never select any other than fruit full of seed : ill-formed ones are disappointing, and often get seedsmen an gardeners in bad repute on this account. Per pkt. — s. d. CANNELLS PERFECTION — Perfectly smooth and very solid ; ripens evenly and early ; enormously productive, and contains very few seeds 6d. and 1 0 msil OF OANNiCLI.s’ l’r;RFEC'l ION . Cannells’ King" — This remarkable variety was raised in Denmark and sent to us for trial, and to our ^surprise, amongst other well-known kinds in our two 100-ft. houses that we grow especially firseed, it from the fir.st showed ils superiority in gi-owth and fruit, growing under the same conditions as Perfec- tion and llackwood Park, and, as good as these are, the Kinrj was the king all the season. The fruit rvas much larger, and nearly all of one uniform extra large size, and of the most brilliant red ; small eye and lull, very free setting, and is certainly by far the best variety in cultivation. AVe guarantee it to give the greatest satisfaction wdierevcr iilantcd, and will take the lead, whilst its strength, size, good quality, and flavour will make it a general favourite. Indispensable on the e.xhibition table. Per pkt., Is. and 2s. JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, August 16th, R.H.S. SHOW. Messrs. Cannell & Sons sent fruits of Cannells’ King Tomato — a gigantic form of Perfection, larite. enough for anything or anvbody. Livingstone’s favourite tomato. YELLOW TROrilY TOMATO. CHALLENGER — Of medium size, very solid and heavy, bright scarlet colour, excellent flavour, very fleshy, and with but little core ; a grand exhibition or market kind. It is alike good under glass or in the open, but is preferable for indoor culture on account of its tall growth and profuse bearing qualities ... Od. and 1 0 *CHEMIN ROUGE — A splendid cropjier, one of the best market varieties in cultivation 6d. and ( 42 ) .Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Per pkt. — s. Conference — Medium-sized fruit, perfeet in form, rich in colour, and produced in wonderful freedom, not only under glass but outdoors 6d. and 1 Conqueror — An early and free setter and a great cropper, whether under glass or outdoors 3d. and 0 Dedham Favourite — Good main crop variety ... 6d. and 1 Duke of York — Rich scarlet, round in shape, flesh very firm, fine flavour, splendid cropper 2 Dunedin Favourite — Gardener’s Chronickt — “Among fifteen varieties, JJunediu Favourite was the earliest to ripen, and the first fruits were as perfectly symmetrical as those tliat followed. The flesh is particularly rich, and contains but few seeds ; the colour is a very attractive combination of deep scarlet and crimson ; the skiu is glossy. In weight it exceeds all others, being very solid, and with little or no core, whilst its level and regular shape is a great advantage in packing for market ” ... 1 0 Early Dwarf Red — A quick grower, one of the best for general cultivation 3d. and 0 6 Early Ruby — A capital smooth round variety ; good cropper, flavour excellent Cd. and 1 0 d. Per pkt. — s. d. President Garfield — Enormous size, and ripens evenly ; delicions 0 flavour 6d. and 1 0 ■ Prince Albert Victor — (A variety from Conqueror and Mayflower') G — Eruit large,fleshveryeolid, grand flavour, colour bright crimson, Q shape round and smooth, stems short-jointed, and a very heavy cropper 1 0 C Red Currant, or Cluster — Highly ornamental and interesting, producing an abundance of small fruit in clusters similar to Red Currants, but larger 6d. and 1 0 Stamfordian — Good for exhibition purposes Cd. and 1 0 The Trophy — This ranks amongst the earliest, and is, without doubt, the largest, most fleshy, and best flavoured of all when well grown 6d. and 1 0 Vick’s Criterion — Medium-sized fruit, resembling a plum in shape ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Cd. and 1 0 Yellow Trophy — Identical in shape and size of the well-known Trophy, but in colour a beautiful yellow ... Cd. and I 0 Frogmore Selected — This exceedingly fine variety was raised by Mr. Thomas, The Royal Gardens, Frogmore, and is the best Tomato yet introduced. The fruit is of good medium size, and a deep bright red colour, smooth and almost round, very firm and solid, with flesh of an unusual depth, having a very minute seed space, while the flavour is delicious. It is a most prolific and continuous cropper, the plant being literally covered with large clusters of fruit. For early forcing this variety is unequalled, and having ourselves grown it extensively during the past season, we confidently recommend it as a very free setting and deshable sort. It is also very suitable for outdoor cultivation, as evidenced by the heavily-cropped plants from the open ground exhibited by Mr. Thomas at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Exhibition held in September. Awarded a First-class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society, April 24th, 1894 2 0 Golden Princess — The fruit is medium in size, perfectly round, colour deep golden yellow, of splendid flavour, and a very free bearer ; a grand dessert variety 1 0 Goldfinder — This is pronounced to be the largest smooth Red Tomato yet seen. It is of beautiful form, brilliant scarlet colour, and exquisite flavour. The flesh is solid, and contains very few seeds. It is specially remarkable for its profuse and continuous bearing 10 Haekwood Park — Prolific, a magnificent exhibition kind, good cropper, smooth, a brilliant red. In fact a good all-round Tomato ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Cd. and 1 0 OTHER VARIETIES CAN BE SUPPLIED. Ham Green Favourite — Good size, scarlet, and of fine shape ; a wonderful cropper .. 10 Hathaway’s Excelsior — a very handsome variety; fruit large, round, and quite smooth Cd. and 1 0 Ladybird — Splendid setting variety, beautiful glossy scarlet colour, fruit medium and uniform in size, delicious flavour, and very prolific ... Cd. and 1 0 Large Red — Splendid for general purposes 3d. and 0 G Laxton’S Open Air — Has much to recommend it ; exquisite flavour ; first-rate variety for growing outdoors ; a remarkably free setter of good size and prolific, fruiting within several inches from the ground, and continuing up the plant for several consecutive joints ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3d., Cd., and 1 0 Marvel — This new variety is a most valuable acquisition, both for market and kitchen-garden culture. The plant is dwarf and vigorous, short jointed and branching. It is very prolific, and ripens its fruit earlier than other outdoor varieties (a great advantage for open-air culture). The fruit are borne in large clusters, are smooth and bright red in colour, very solid and heavy 1 C Livingstone’s Favourite — is one of the best, largest, and most perfect-shaped varieties in cultivation ; ripens evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the season Cd. and 1 0 Mikado — An American variety, grows to a very large size; one of the best ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Cd. and 1 0 Ponderosa — One of the largest ; fruit is smooth and very solid ; a free setter, useful for exliibition jturposes. Specimens of this variety have been produced weighing upwards of 3 lbs. each ... ... ... ... ... .. ... Cd. and MtICADO TOMATO. 1 TKOTHY TOMATO. Carmell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. VEGETABLE MARROW. (Cucurhita ovifera.) CULTURE . — The seed may be sown in a slifcht heat the end of March, and shifted from the pots abont the middle of May, when select an open piece of ground and throw ont holes from 2 to 3 feet square and 1 foot deep, which should be at least 12 feet apart, the soil thrown out being used to raise the sides. A layer of dry leaves or litter should be spread over the bottom, and afterwards a sufficient quantity of ordinary good soil, wherein a small portion of leaf soil and spent manure has been mixed, i to refill it. The plants being hardened off, should receive at the time of j planting a good watering, and be shaded and protected as long as necessary, i Planted in this manner they make firmer and shorter jointed growth, are [ more prolific, less water required, and are not so liable to go off when in full bearing, as often happens under a more forcing treatment. They can also be grown with success outdoors by putting in a few seeds the first week in May, where they are to remain. Per pkt. — s. d. Green Bush, or Cluster 3d. and o c Hibberd’S Early Prolific — A heavy cropping kind, setting its I fruit quicker than some varieties 3d. and 0 6 Improved Custard — A very ornamental as well as a useful variety 0 6 ; Large White — Large size, handsome shape, splendid flavour ; one j of the best 3d. and 0 6 i Large Green and Gold, best for eating 3d. and 0 g Mixed Varieties 0 3 I Moore’s Cream — Splendid for exhibition 3d. and 0 6 j Muir’s Prolific Hybrid— A first-class variety, very distinct, creamy- white ; flesh thick and excellent in flavour 3d. and 0 0 j Pen-y-byd — A distinct variety of great merit ; fruit almost globular ! in shape; colour delicate creamy-white ; firm flesh, of fine quality i and delicate flavour ; one of the finest 3d. and 0 G LAUOE WHITE VEGETABLE MARROW. COSTARD MARROW. Transplanted Veg^etable Plants. Plants of the following Vegetables supplied and sent by Parcel Post, at the periods stated below:— Per 100 — 3. d. s. d. Per 100- -s. d. s. d. Borecole, or Kale — From April to Aug. 1 0 to 1 G according to size. Chou de Burghley— May to August ... 2 0 to 4 0 according to size Broccoli — From May to August 1 0 „ 1 6 fi »> Coleworts — From June to August 1 0 ft 1 6 II II Brussels Sprouts— From Sept, to July 0 9 1 0 n ti Leek — During May and June 1 6 ti 3 0 II II Cabbage — From August to April 0 9 „ 1 0 ti n Lettuce — Nearly all the year round 1 0 II 2 6 *1 II Cabbage, Savoy— From May to Sept. 0 9 „ 1 0 it » Onions, Autumn sown— During Feb- Cauliflower — From March to August ... 1 c „ 2 0 a )) ruary and March 1 0 II 1 e 1 1 II Celery — From May to August ... 1 6 „ 3 0 a II Tomatoes — February to June 1 G 1 1 2 6 per doz. A list will be forwarded on application, at current prices, for plants of Cucumbers, Melons, and Vegetable Marrows at their proper seasons. HAVANNAH KENTUCKY VIRGINIAN SEED LEAF Tobacco. 3d. per packet, ... 3d. 3d. and 6d, Agricultural Seeds. We do not pay Carriage on Agricultural Seeds unless an allowance is enclosed. Per lb. — s. d. Carrot, White Belgian— Very heavy cropper 1 G „ Yellow Belgian — Large and very free-growing 1 y Sow 7 to 8 lbs. per acre. Cabbage, Cattle or Ox, Drumhead- From tbq finest selected stock 0 Sow G lbs. per acre. Mangold Wurzel, Yellow Globe— From the finest selected ... 1 0 ,, ,, Giant Long Red — Extra fine variety ... 1 0 Drill from G to 8 lbs. per acre. Per lb. — s. d. 1 G Parsnip, Champion— Very fine and large Sow 6 to 7 lbs. an acre Swede Turnip, Giant Purple Top-Heavy cropper, good quality, fine shape 0 10 Swede Turnip, Improved Green Top— Very hardy and useful for grazing purposes 0 U Sow Sk lbs. per acre. Other Varieties can be supplied at advertised prices. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CULINARY PLANTS, ROOTS, &c. ASPARAGUS PLANTS. Splendid plants that will give abundance of this lovely vegetable. Connovep’s Colossal— l year II II ^ )) II II 3 ,f Giant OF Battepsea— 1 „ II II ^ II II II 8 ,, 8. d. per 100 — 3 0 4 0 7 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 SEA KALE PLANTS. d. Extpa Selected perdoz. 2 o j Stpong Plants ... perdoz. i o ARTICHOKE ROOTS AND PLANTS. Globe Aptiehokes (Plants) per doz.— 6 o Jepusalem Aptiehokes (Tubeps) per peck— i 0 Jepusalem Aptiehokes (White Skinned)— The tubers have a clear white skin instead of the reddish tint of the cld variety. They are also more regularly formed, having a tendency to a globular shape, and the quality is excellent ; a nutritious and easily-cultivated Winter vegetable, and will undoubtedly tend to increase its cultivation and popularity per peck of 14 lbs. Is. Gd. ; 5G lbs. 6 0 RHUBARB ROOTS. perdoz.-s. d. Sovepeign 7 o Eapliest of All 7 0 Johnston’s St. Mantin 7 0 Mitchell’s Royal Albept op Early Red 7 6 Myatt’s Victoria 7 o Hawke’s Champagne 7 0 Extra large, for forcing 12 0 Mixed Varieties <> 6 One or si.x roots of each of the above can be supplied also. Seed can also be supplied Gd. and Is. per packet. POTATO; OR, UNDERGROUND ONIONS. Good Select Stock Cd. per lb. ; 14 lbs. 5 0 GARLIC. Is. per lb. SHALLOTS. Plant and cultivate similar to Onions. 9d. per lb. HORSE-RADISH SETS. B. d Good Plants per doz.— l 6 Extra Selected 2 stacuy’s tcbebifeka. Staehy’s Tuberlfera (Chinese Artichoke) Choro-Gi. — Should be tried by every one. The plant is more profitable than French Beans, and during the Autumn and Winter season the tubers are welcomed as a variety in vegetables. As a salad it is quite equal to Radishes, being brought to the table in the same way. It is as hardy as Knot Grass, not affected by frost in the least. The tubers should be lifted in November and stored in dryish earth or sand, not in damp material, as with the latter the growth is apt to recommence. Plant on rich soil. Tubers, per lb.. Is. ; 7 lbs., 5s. Gd. ; 14 lbs., lOs. IJiHf All raisers of New and Improved Vegetables are respectfully asked to send us good samples of the same, with the view of purchasing the entire stock. HERB ROOTS, Balm. Chives. Horehound. Hyssop. Lavender. Marjoram. Mint. Pennyroyal. Rue. Sage. Good plants Gd. each ; &c., &c. Savory, Winter, Tarragon. Thyme, Common. Thyme, Lemon. Wormwood. 6s. per doz. Please write us for Particulars and Prices of Seeds and Plants required not mentioned here. ( 45 ) OUR WONDERFUL A1 REAL MANURE. TREBLE YOUR PRODUCE. FOR GREENHOUSE PLANTS, FOLIAGE and POT PLANTS, ROSES, VINES, and VEGETABLES. Gives a brilliancy in colour and more breadth and substance in petals (that is to say, flowers on plants) than any other. Its effects are most marvellous at this season, if applied to Primulas they will be as good again as they would otherwise. A i-lb. tin will show its effects and guarantee its general use. Sold under the Analysis of Dr. A. B. GRIFFITHS, F.R.S. (Ed.), F.C.S., whose report is in our possession. l-lb. tin Is., post free Is. 4)d. ; 3-lb. tin ?s. 6d., post free 3s. IJd. ; 6-lb. tin 4s. 6d., post fi'ee 5s. 6d. In Bags — 14 lbs., 7s.; 28 lbs., 12s. 6d. ; 56 lbs., 23s.; 1 cwt., 42s. ALWAYS AN ABUNDANCE OF FLOWERS. T his Manure is far superior to all others ; its properties go direct to make Flower, Fruit, and Vegetable more brilliant, larger and finer, without the gross foliage. After one gets used to it they will soon gauge the exact strength tliat is necessary for any plant desired to have extra fine, the great thing is not to over-apply it, but, if used with discretion, this is the most convenient and valuable of all Manures — its effect in a fortnight is marvellous — and those who use it double their produce. We have several who leave us standing orders for large quantities to be sent at stated times. All are charmed with its results, no greenhouse or garden ought to be without it, and for all who wish to be first at exhibitions, it is absolutely necessary. Every shilling so expended gives another in return, and often two. 3DZT^EOTZOIiTS Z^OZ?. TJSZ]. For Land in Good Cultivation and Growing Crops — Three- quarters of an ounce to the square yard, one and a half cwt. to the acre. Mix with treble its quantity of fine, slightly damp soil, and scatter it regularly ; you can see to a line how far it has been put. For Poor Land and Potatoes. — Four to six cwt. to the acre. For Potting. — One ounce to the bushel of good compost, and thoroughly mix. Top Dressing. —Two ounces to a bushel of goed soil. Liquid Manure. — Half ounce to a gallon of water, and increase it a little twice a week until the plants are well iu flower. For Lawks. — Scatter broadcast at'the rate of Ij ounces to the square yard, afterwards to be well watered. INCREASED PRODUCTION AND QUALITY COMBINED. OF MFRIT. Rev. Ja& Boultbee, Wrangthorn Vicarage, Leeds, 19t/i July, 1895. What you say about your Real Manure in your catalogue is quite true, the directions, too, are simple, and don’t lead to catastrophe with over-doing. V. Court, Esq., The Greys, Lynsted, Sittingbourne, 9M October, 1895. Your Real Manure, of which I had a bag awhile ago, has proved a treasure, and I have recommended it to my friends. F. S. Gramsbaw, Esq., M.D., The Villa, Stillington, Easingwold, ith March, 1895. I used your Real Manure last year, and gathered 1,000 Tomatoes out of a little house 17 ft. by 6 ft. You may imagine how pleased I am w ith it. Mr. John Williams, The Gardens, Annestown, Tramore, lUh July, 1895. I have used your Real Manure for the past 13 years, and I do not believe that there is a manure on the market that will produce blooms of such size and ((uality, without an extraordinary and over-luxuriant growth of foliage. Its use gives a healthy but sturdy stem and leaf, bristling with blooms of superb build and sub-tauce. s . ( 46 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed G^^ide MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, MANURES, HORTICULTURAL TOOLS, & GARDEN REQUISITES. “Acme” Labels— See ilUistmtions. “ Acme ” Weed Killer — A solution for effectually destroying weeds on carriage drives, girden walks, stable yards, cemetery walks, railway station platforms, &c. Saving more than half the cost of labour, and more effectual and clean than band-weeding, or the use of salt. Price per gallon, 2/-; 5-gallon lots, 1/9 per gallon. Special quotation for larger quantities. Aphieides— Por spraying plants with insecticides, &c., 1/6 and 2/- each. Aprons, Gardeners’ — Shalloon, 4/6 each; serge, 3/6 each. Baskets — Split oak, for stables, carrying potatoes, &c., light and very durable, 2/-, 2/9. and 3,16 each. Wood or truck, for vegetables or fruit, with cross handles, 9d. to 3/3 each. Orchid, best octagonal teak wood, with hanging wires complete, 4 to 18 inches, 1/6 to 7/6 each. Beetle Powder (Hug’hes’s)— A most effective article, 6d., 1/-, and 2/6 per tin. Bell or Propagating' Glasses— From 4 to 13 inches, lOd. to 2/9. Larger siz.s can be had. Bill Hooks — Douhle-edged, for jiointing pea stakes, &c., 3/6 to 4/6 each. Hammer and claw, a most useful article, 3/9 each. Boite-a-Houppe— See Distributors. Bouquet Wire— See special mention. Brushes — Aphis, for cleaning plants, 2/- ea h. Cocoa Fibre, for scrubbing flower pots, &c., Od. each. Charcoal — From best wood, 2/6 per bushel. Chisels — Pruning or Garden Spuds, 1/6 to 4/- each. Clay’s Fertilizer — Sec Manures. Cocoanut Refuse — in bags of 4 bu.shels, 3/9 each ; 1/- per bushel. Cork, Virgin— For ornamental purposes, ^ cwt., 6/-; J cwt., 11/-; per cwt., 20/-. Covers, Sea-Kale and Rhubarb— For forcing, 2/6 each. Cucumber Glasses -12 to 24 inches long, 21- and 3/6 each. Daisy Lifters — For weeding lawns, 13-in. handles, 2/- to 2/9 each. Dibbles — For transplanting, shod with iron, 1/6 each. Distributors — india-rubber Puffs, for applying sulphur, tobacco powder, &c., to plants, “The Duplex,” 2/9; Bolte-a-Houppe, for the same purpose, 3/- each. Edging Irons, or Grass-Plot Knives— 3/6 to 4/- each. Fern Pans — ^In various fancy patterns and sizes, 2/3 to 8/6 each. Fir Tree Oil — Sec Insecticides. Floral Cement— For tj.xiug the petals of flowers, 1/- and 2/6 per bottle. ,, Shading— Shaw’s Tiffany, in pieces 20 yards long by 38 inches wide, 6/- per piece. Flower Canes — Bamboo, thin, 3 ft. 10 in., 4/- ; 4 ft. 6 in., 5/- per 100; thick, 4 ft. long, 6/- per 100. „ Dressers or Tweezers— Ivory, 3/6 ; steel, i/9. ,, Gatherers— Scissors for cutting and retaining the flower, 2,9 to 4/- each. „ Pots— Sizes ; 2, 2J, 3, 3i, 4, 4J, 64, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 124 to 16 diameter at mouth of pot, inside measure. Special quotations will be sent for large quantities or extra sizes at current prices. ,, Sticks or Supports— Wooden, exeellent for pot plants, &c. , in bundles of 100, 1 ft., 1/-; 2 ft., 1/9; 24 ft., 2/-; 3 ft., 2/6; 34 ft., 3/6; 4 ft., 4/6; 5 ft., 5/6 per bundle. Square, painted gieen. 24 ft., 1/- ; 3 ft., 1/6; 34 ft., 1/9; 4 ft., 2/3; 44 ft., 2/9; 6fi.,3/-. Forks — American Spading, steel, 4-pronged, prongs broader and thicker than those of the Digging Fork; a strong fork, but light; used for lifting imtaiocs, &c., 4/6 and 5/-. Cast-steel Digging, very serviceable, 4 and 5 prongs, 4/ to 4/9. Flower Border, 3-prong, 6-inch handles, 1/6 to 2/6; also lo-inch handles, 2/- ; 3 to 5-prong, with long or short handles, 3/- to 4/-. Frig! Domo Canvas— Per square yard,!!/-. I Fumigators— Appleby’s, a strong, useful article, 3/6, 4/6, and 6/-. I Hughes’s Vapour Boll, 1/- each, sufficient for a house 1,200 cubic feet. Tebb’s, from 3/6 to 5/-. Garden Engines -Of various makes. Particulars and prices on application. Gishupst Compound— See Insecticides. Gishurstine — For protecting boots from wet, 6d. and 1/- jier tin. Gloves — Best strong pruning, 1/6, 2/-, to 2/6 per pair. Hedgers’ gauntlets, extra strong, 2/3. Ladies’ tan, with cuffs, 2/3. Gentlemen’s mock buckskin, 3/3 per pair. Gooseberry Pruners— Hooked blades, 3/0 and 4/- each. Grafting Wax— 1/- and 2/- per box. Grape Scissors- See Scissors. Hammers— 1/9, 2/-, and 2/6 each. Handles for Rakes, &C.— Best ash, 54 feet, 8d. ; 6 feet, 9d. Hatchets— 2/6 to 4/-. Hellebore Powder — For destroying caterpillars, &c., 1/- per tin. Hoes — “Draw,” solid, from 4 to 9 in., 24d. per in. ; “draw,” swan-neck, 5 to 9 in., 3d. per in. Dutch, solid, 6 to 9 in., 34d. per in. Onion, with polished handle, 1,'9 each. Triangle, 2/- each. Hones, Tam 0’ Shanter—8d., 1/-, and 2/6 each. Hyacinth Glasses — in various colours, 9d. to 2/6 each. Ink, Indelible — For writing on zinc labels, 6d. and 1/- per bottle. Insecticides — Beetle Powder, very effective, in tins, 6d. and 1/- each. ,, Campbell’s, 8d., 1/-, 1/3, and 2/3 each. ,, Fir Tree Oil, pint bottles, 2/6: half-pint bottles, 1/6. ,, Fowler’s, for scale, red spider, thrip, auts, mildew, &e., in jars, 1/6 and 3/-. ,, Fowler’s Mealy Bug Destroyer, in jars, 1/- and 2/6 each. ,, „ Nicotine Soap, from 1/- per lb. „ Gishurst Com])ound, for destroying red sxrider and thrip, in boxes, at 1/- and 3/-. ,, Lethorion (vajrour cone), 6d. , 1;’-, and 1/6 each. ,, Quassia Chips, extra strength, 6d. per lb. ,, Wasp Destroyer, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle. InstFUmentS — Complete set for dressing Chrysanthemums, 21/-. ' Knives — See illustrations. Labels, Wood — For Flower Pots (painted), in bundles of 100; per bundle, 4-inch, 8d. ; 6-inch, lOd. ; 6-inch, 1/-. Labels, Wood — Unpainted, in bundles of 100 ; per bundle, 3-inch, 4d. ; 4-inch, 5d. ; 6-inch, 6d. ; 0-inch, 7d.; 7-inch, 8d.; 8-inch. lOd. ; 9-inch, 1/4; 10-inch, 1/8; 12-inch, 2/-. Lines, Garden — Best hemp, in 26, 50, and 84 yard lengths, lOd., 1/6, and 4/6 each. Manures — Bone Meal, in a fine state, suitable for potting, at current prices. ,, Bones, Crushed, for vine borders, at current prices. ,, Caunells’ Real Manure — See special page. ,, Chrysanthemum Manure, 7 lbs., 3/6. ,, Clay’s “Fertilizer,” in packets, 1/-. ,, Guano, Jensen’s Fish Potash, 2-lb. tins, 1/-. „ ,, Pure Ichthemic, per packet, 6d. and 1/-. ,, Standen’s, in canisters, 1/- and 2/6. ,, Sulphate of Ammonia, a very powerful and invaluable fertilizer, 6d. j)er lb. ,, Superphosphate, specially made for garden purposes, at current j>rices. ,, Thomson’s Improved Vine, Plant, and Vegetable Manure, 1 cwt., 20/- ; 28 lbs., 6/- ; 14 lbs., 3/3 ; in tins. If- each. Other Manures can be supplied at the usual prices. Mats — Best Archangel, 2/- each, 21/- doz. ; St. Petersburg, 1/6 each. ( 47 ) Cannell & Sons’ Com]plete Seed Gnide. r MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, MANURES, HORTICULTURAL TOOLS, & GARDEN REQUISITES— 1 Nails — Best cast iron, 3d. per lb. Leather Bags for carrying nails, &c., with doable pocket, 6/6. Netting', Garden — Bark-tanned, for strawberries. &c., 2 to i yards wide, 3d. and Gd. per yard ran. Pans, Propagating or Seed — Round and oblong, -id. to 3/- each. Pea Guards — Wire, from 6/- per dozen. Peat — Specially selecte i for orchids, 10/- per sack. ,, Wicklow Loam, very fibry, 3/6 per cwt. Pencils — Wolff’s indelible, for writing on wood, &c., 3d. each. Pots — See Flower Pots. Pruners— See Scissors. Puffs — See Distributors. Raffia Grass— For tying, 1,'6 per lb. Rakes — iron, all sizes, from G to 20 teeth, extra strong. 1/- to 3/4. „ Daisy or Lawn, 18 to 24 teeth, G'G to 8/-. „ Handles for Iron Rakes, G feet long, 8d. and Od. Reels, Garden — Iron, strong, with pin, 1/G, 2/6, and 3/6. Sand, Silver— 2/- per bushel. „ Fowler’s Lawn— Destroys all weeds, and improves the growth of grass. In tins, 1/- and 2/G each. Saucers for Flower Pots— See Flower Pots. Saws — See Illustrations. Scissors- See Illustrations. Scythes — See illustrations. Secateur, or French Pruner— 3/6 and 4/6. Shears — Hedge-cutting, 8, 0, and 10-in., 4/-, 5/-, and 6/- per pair. „ ,, with Notch, 9 and 10-inch, 5/- and G/- per pair. ,, Strong Branch Pruning, 6/6, 7/6, and 8/6. „ Slide Pruning, G/6 and 8/6. ,, Grass-edging or Verge, 6/6, 6/6, and 7/6 per pair. ,, Trowel Cranked, for cutting grass, 3/-. ,, Ladies’ Box, 3/6 and 3/9. „ ,, Pruning, 6/- and 6/-. Shovels — Square and diamond-pointed shape, best manufacture, 3/- to 4/6. ,, Stoking, all steel, 4/3, 4/6, and 4/9. Shreds — For nailing purposes, 6d. and 9d. per Ib. Sieves or Riddles— 3/9 to 4/6 each. Soap — See Insecticides. Spades — Best quality, 4/6, 5/-, and 5/6 each. ,, Turfing, 8/6 each. Spuds — Scotch pattern, for weeding, 1/3 to 2/- ; chisel-shaped, 8d. to 1/6 ; on strong oak walking sticks, 3/-. Stakes — See Flower Stakes. Standen’s Manures— See Manures. styptic— Thomson’s, for preventing the bleeding of vines after pruning, 3/- per bottle. Hughes’s, in bottles, 1/6 and 2/6. Sulphur, Flower of— 6d. per lb. „ Dusters — See Distributors. Summer Cloud— For shading conservatories, &c., 1/- per packet. „ Shading — For shading conservatories, &c., white or green, 1/- per packet. Syringes — From 6/- to 22/-. Thermometers — Boxwood, for ordinary purposes, showing present temperature, 1/3 to 2/6; minimum, 10 inches. 2/6 and 3/6; maximum and minimum combined, 8/6 to 21/-. Other kinds, and of the finest make, also supplied. Tiffany — See Floral Shading. Tobacco Powder— 1/- and 2/6 per tin. ,, Paper — Best quality, for fumigating, 1/- per lb. (very superior). ,, Rag — For fumigating, 1/- per lb. ,, Sheets — McDougall’s fumigating, 9/- per dozen. Trowels — See Illustrations. Turfing Irons or Spades— For lifting sods, 8/6. Twine, Tarred— 6d. per lb. Vine Scissors — See Scissors. Verbena Pins, Galvanized— l/- per box of one gross. Wasp Destroyer — See Insecticides. Watering Pots— 1/6 to 7/6 each. Weed Killer— See “ Acme” Weed Killer. Worm Destroyer— 1/6 per bottle. Yarn — See Twine. For Edging Irons, Garden Reels, Hammers, Hoes, Rakes, Saws, Scissors, Scythe, Shears, Syringe, Trowels, &c., see illustrations. If you are in want of anything connected with the Garden not mentioned here, please write for quotation. We are prepared to supply from the smallest to the largest quantities at Advertised Prices. COME AND SEE LOYEEY LAWNS AT EYNSFORD. LAWN GRASS SEEDS, For TENNIS LAWNS, CRICKET GROUNDS, PLEASURE GROUNDS, &o. T here 1b nothing more essential to a rural or suburban residence than a beautiful lawn with its close, velvety turf. In sowing down a lawn be sure the soil is perfectly clean, and if poor a good dressing of loam should be well spread over about 3 or 4 inches deep. After being well rolled and raked very fine the seed may be sown broad cast and as evenly, as possible, then rolled dotvn. In a few weeks the grass will appear and be ready for cutting, which operation should be often performed, using the scythe until the lawn be well established, when it may be cut with machine and rolled as frequently as required. Sow per acre from 3 to 4 bushels. The following mixtures contain only those close-growing dwarf Evergreen Grasses and Clovers that will produce a thick turf in a very short time: — Per Bushel. Per Peck. Per lb. Ordinary Mixture Best ,, Renovating „ 1 quart will tow £00 squrre feet s. d. 6. d. 8 . d. 20 0 ... 5 6 1 0 . 24 0 6 6 1 3 >• ... .. 20 0 5 6 1 0 1 peck will sow 2,400 square feet; 1 bushel, 10,000 square feet; 4 bushels, I acre. Clover. White Dutch, for Lawns, Is. 6d. [er Ib. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide BOUQUET WIRE (Silver White). This Wire is of the finest qaality, smooth ami easy to work, no matter how long kept. Stalk Wire in ;J-lh. packets (about 500 wires), two different thicknesses of wire in each. Price 6d. Postage extra. Fine ^-Ib, reels for binding, also best annealed (black), &c , price 9d. K.xtra fine (white only). Is. per reel. Sent hy post, j-lb. , 2^d. extra; under 1 lb., 3d. extra; 3 lbs., 6d. extra. “XL” ALL VAPORISING FUMIGATOR. n. < 1 . No. 4 bottle, sniiicieut for 5,000 cubic feet of spaee ... 3 3 ,, 3 ,, „ 10,000 ,, „ ... 6 6 ,, 2 „ ,, 20,000 ,, ,, ... 13 0 Fuinigators, complete for above ... each Is. 9d. and 2 0 We can confidently recommend the above as a most safe and effectual remedy. ZINC GARDEN LABELS. Per 100- -s. d. Per 100-d. »i. 1. Zinc Garden Labels 4 0 No. 1.3. Zinc Garden Labels 2 0 9 — • I ) r 5 J > 3 0 „ u. 8» s> It lb 3. „ • t St 3 0 ., 15 »» >1 SI 1 b i- ,1 • • f > 3 0 „ 10. Flat Zinc Layer IVg 1 (> 5. ,, ?> M 3 6 ., IG. Galvanised Wire Verbena 0. ,, >s • s u 1! Pius, per gross, l/d. 7. ,, M -S 2 0 THE! ISXJT'TiEX. THE MOST USEFUL AND EASILY WORKED INDELIBLE INK for the above, per bottle, fid. and is. Tne Labels may be written on with the Indelible Ink, or can be pvinted white and marked with ordinary lead pencils while wet, or when dry with black ; -.Uiit. Powder Distributor and Dredging Box 3ES 3C T A. 3NT 1* . DISTRIBUTES INSECT POWDERS- T H E Amateur’s Handbook on Gardening. A new Gardening Book for Amateurs, conducted on Novel Lines. “THANATOS,” TOBACCO POWDER SULPHUR, HELLEBORE, &e. 2s. 6d. each ; by Parcel Post, 2s, 9d. * We recommend this Sulphur Duster beyond all others. ACME LABELS. Acme Label for OKCHIDS, 3s. Gd. per Dozen, or 36s. per Gross. Acme Label for FRUITS, Is. 9 iu. across, the petals form- ing a complete rosette. It is consequently a model “button-hole’' flower, and high class florists regard it as indispensable. The calyx is faultless, always remaining intact. Per pkt., Is. Grf. and 2s. Grf. ( 0-2a ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CHRYSANTHEMUM CARINATUM, “ I'URRLE CROWN.” Chrjrsanthemum Carinatum, “Purple Crown” (Atroeoecineum Foliis Aureis) — This new Chrysanthemum is of dwarf, compact, and very regular growtli (height about « inches), and beautiful yellow foliage. Its flowers, produced in great abundance, are purple scarlet, ornamented inside with a sparkling golden yellow ring, the intense colour of which contrasts admirably with the purple around it. The splendour thus afforded on the yellow foliage is strikingly impressive, and we feel sure all Chrysanthemum lovers will feel indebted for this charming new introduction. Owing to its great beauty, this novelty is of extreme value for the border as well as for edgings, and, on account of its protracted blooming period, may well be recommended as one of the most indispensable of annuals. Per pkt., Is. i>d. Cosmos Sulphurous (Cosmea Sulphurea), syn. Bidens Hum ills— A fine introduction from Mexico, and quite distinct from the sorts already in commerce. It grows from to feet high, forming a much-branched annual, with .slender stems and fine divided glossy green foliage. The flowers are of a deep clear yellow, and produced in great abundance till the frost. It is of the simplest culture as a half-hardy annual. Perpkt.,6rf. ElIi'ATOKID.M SEIUtUEATUM. Eupatorium Serrulatum — New shrubby species from Uruguay. Resembling in habit of growth the Eupatonum Rpurium, it differs essentially by its shorter and less serrate leaves and the large corymbs of purplish-rose flowers. This new species is, like most of the greenhouse species of this tribe, of the easiest culture, and produces its fine flower heads during the dull Winter months, when flowers are naturally doubly valuable. Per pkt., Is. b‘(/. ( Gloxinia, Aig-burth Crimson — One of the finest high-coloured varieties yet sent out ; vivid crimson self of the highest merit; flowers are erect and of the finest form and substance, of great size, and abundantly produced. The seed now offered is from carefully fertilised flowers. Per pkt., 2s. (id. HKLIANTIIUS COCUMERIFOUUS “STELLA.”, Helianthus Cucumerifolius “Stella” — As an addition to long-stemmed flowers for cutting purposes is always welcome, we do not doubt but that this new annual Sunflower, which we are introducing, will soon be a general favourite. It attains a height of 3 to 4 feet, and differs from the 1 leUanlhus Cucumerifolius or Miniature Sunflower by its larger and hetter-fornjed flowers of the purest golden yellow with a black disc. The individual flowers, 2^ to 3 inches across, are all borne on long stems and rise well above the lively green, small foliage. Sown on a sunny spot in the open ground in April, flowers may be cut daily from the end of June until the frost kills the jjlants. On account of its regular growth and its free- flowering habit it may also be used with advantage for large flower groups or as single specimens. Per pkt.. Is. IfOJKEA HEDERACEA 5IARMORATA OCELESnNA. IpomcBa Hederacea Marmorata Coelestina— very pretty new variety of the Ivp-leaved Morning Glory, with large, light blue marbled and striped flowers, reproducing itself true from seed. Per pkt.. Is. Lobslia Erinus Dalicata — a splendid netv dwarf variety, with large flowers of a brilliant indigo-blue, with a very distinct and clearly' marked eye; shnrt, vigorous habit. Per pkt.. Is. 6cf. ) Caimell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. LOTUS I'ELVOBENSIS (tELIOUHYNCUS), CORAL GEM. Lotus Pelyorensis (Peliorhyncus), Coral Gem — A most charming plant. Its slender branching habit is most striking, and the silvery foliage even more so. Without its flowers it might almost be described as a silvery Asparagus, but the bright coral-red flowers, measuring 2 inches in lensth, are really beautiful, greatly reminding one of the rare and beautiful Vlianthus or Glory Pea, so difficult to grow, whilst this gem is of the easiest possible management. Its drooping habit also makes it useful for hanging baskets. Per pkt., Is. Cd. Marigold, Dwarf Striped French, Electric Light— It is a most profuse bloomer, its distinguishing feature being a bright lemon stripe on a chocolate maroon background, presenting a most pleasing and effective contrast of colours ; habit dwarf and compact. Per pkt.. Is. 6d. MATRICARIA E.VIMIA “ OOLUBN HALL.” Matricaria Eximia “Golden Ball”— xuis new Feverfew di.stinguishes itself from all other yellow flowered varieties by its rayless flowers of a very rich and intense golden yellow. Being of a compact pyramidal growth, and attaining but 12 inches in height by 10 inches across, it may bo advantageously used for flower beds or borders. Per pkt., Is. Mignonette Golden Machet- —All the excellences peculiar to the justly popular Machet Mignonette, recognised as the best forcing variety, are also possessed by this new introduction. It is of compact habit, large wrinkled leaves peculiar to the Machet, and bears long massive spikes ciowded with large golden-yellow blossoms; a valuable and distinct novelty. Is Nasturtium “ Liliput ” — The first of an entirely new claM of Dwarf Nasturtiums. The plant is in every respect smaller than the Tom I'humb, and the dainty little flowers, produced in the greatest profusion, and jieering up well above the small cut foliage, make it one of the prettiest annuals imaginable. The blossoms are of the most various shou 7 colours, and it is noteworthy that some quite new shades appear among them such ns are not in the old class. Per pkt.. Is. „ 1 -j _ A \ Two different and dis- OxuliS TropSBOloidCS Aurora. ) tinctly variegated varie- ,, ,, Brilliant— i ties of these old garden favourites. The intensity of colouring is so vivid and attractive that both are wortha place in the garden. They will be found valuable for rockwork, edgings, and also very suitable in pots. Each, per pkt., l.s. 1 ( 52c PANSY “FIERY FACES. Pansy “Fiery Faces”— The Pansy Fiery haces is of compact growth, and the flowers are of pleasing shape. The colour is purple scarlet with yellow margin and yellow eye. The three lower petals are regularly marked with large velvety purple-black spots. In Spring and Autumn they are particularly brilliant. A bed of their small “ fiery faces ” inspires wonder and admiration, each flower displaying itself as if to greet us with its friendly smile. The effect is as surprising as it is agreeable, and bestows on this interesting and charming novelty quite a peculiar merit as a show flower for bed or border. Per pkt. , 1.?. Papaver Paeoniflorum fl, pi. “Salmon Rose Remarkably pretty new colour of the dwarf paeony-flowered Poppy with very large and extremely double flowers. Per pkt.. Is. Petunia Hybrida Grandiflora “ Purple Kingr Valuable acquisition to the class of large-flowered Petunias. When opening its flowers the colour is a velvety purplish violet, which changes after a few days into a brilliant blood red, and at last into fiery red. A distinct lilac, dark- veined throat adds to the beauty of the flowers. Per pkt.. Is. 6d. Phlox Drummondi Cuspidata “Grandiflora” (Star of QuedllnbUPg'h)— A very fine and improved selection of this now well known and much admired section of Phlox ; the white margins are much more strikiug than in the old type. Per pkt.. Is. Polygonum Orientale Pumilum Album— Elegant new white-flowering variety of the dwarf-growing Persicaria. It forms regular and many-branclied bushes of 2 to feet in height, well garnished with luxuriant foliage, above which are borne on slender stems the ex- ceedingly pretty and numerous hanging flower spikes. Equally useful for groups or single specimens and perfectly constant from seed. Per pkt., Is. ) * K Caiinell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. f GARDEN ANNUALS ^ HOW » TO • H-A.'VE • THEIM; * T’lZSTE. . «o » ■■■ These are all beautiful, nud some lovely. Many who buy and sow them never see their full beauty. Why ? Simply because they have never had the following secrets of sowing and growing put plainly before them for their guidance. First. The situation must be open, free from shade, roots of trees and shrubs, &c., &c. It is astonishing how thick and far their roots extend, taking every bit of moisture and goodness out of the ground ; the soil should be dug deeply, and if very poor, moderately manured ; this doue, it is no matter whether the seed is sown by making an indentation in the soil half-an-inch deep with the edge of a bit of wood, or rim of a pot, or any other contrivance. The seed must be covered with fine soil — the smaller the seed the finer and thinner the soil. Usually they come up like mustard and cress if kept damp, and the thick green grovrth looks nice and cheerful. Now, the most remarkable part of the business for amateurs to understand — and understand they must — is to have nerve enough to pull nearly all of them up, almost in the same way as picking the feathers off fowls. The stumps, as it were, are almost enough to produce a crop, but more would be got out of the quarter left than if they were originally untouched. Such is a fact ! We have only to look at the seed bed of 'Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprouts, and ask ourselves the question, and the secret presents itself plainly. Nearly all the annuals are better for being thinned or transplanted, if done at the proper time and in favourable weather ; but to get at the exact distances, you really want to know to what size the plant attains when flowering. For instance, 'Virginia Stock, Nemophila, and such like varieties, 1 to 2 inches apart; Mignonette, Uianthus, Candytuft, 5 inches; Canterbury Bells and Marigolds, 1 foot; and so ascertain the size generally attained of any plants, and leave room accordingly ; and it will be surprising how well you will succeed by letting them have sufficient room to develop their proper individual proportions, if not they are poor and puny, and in and out of bloom in short time. Thus ill is spoken of the plants, and the seedsman who supplied them ( 52 /) A, Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CANNELLS’ COMPLETE COLLECTIONS. HALF-PACKETS AT HALF FRICE OF ALL Where priced \j- and upwards, EXCEPT COLLECTIONS AND NOVELTIES. For Penny Packets, see page 130. The following Collections, consisting of Selections from our Bynsford Seed Grounds of the choicest and most universal favourites of the garden that have been awarded numerous first prizes, we are sure will give every satisfaction:— Collections to the value of 31s. 6d. and 42s. also supplied. No. 1, Price 21s., contains (POST FREE) 1 Collection of 12 Varieties of Pseony-flowered Aster I „ 6 „ Bettridge’s Globe Quilled Aster 1 „ 12 „ Large Flowering German Ten- week Stock I „ 6 „ Brompton Stock I „ 8 „ Double Zinnia 1 „ 6 „ Phlox Drummondi 12 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 6 „ Popular Hardy Perennials 6 „ Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 3 „ Ornamental Grasses for Winter Bouquets and Table Decoration 3 „ Everlasting Flowers 1 oz. Sweet Peas, finest mixed 1 1 1 6 1 I 1 Migmonette, Sweet Scented „ Nasturtiums, Dwarf, mixed Packet choice Petunia Selected Varieties of Greenhouse Plants, including Cal- ceolaria, Primula, Begonia, Cineraria Packet of Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection „ Sunflower, Single, mixed „ Verbena No. 2, Price 10s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 1 Collection of 6 Varieties of Pseony-flowered Aster 1 „ 6 „ Large Flowering German Ten- week Stock 6 Varieties of Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 6 „ Hardy Perennials 12 „ the best and most showy Hardy Annuals 3 „ Everlasting Flowers 3 „ Ornamental Grasses for Winter Bouquets 1 Packet of Double Zinnias, mixed 1 „ Petunia, choice, mixed 1 „ Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection I „ Sunflower, Single, mixed 1 „ Verbena i oz. Sweet Peas, finest mixed I „ Mignonette, Sweet Scented No. 3, Price 7s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 10 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 6 „ Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 6 „ Hardy Perennials 1 Packet of Pseony-flowered Aster 1 „ German Ten-week Stocks 1 „ Double Zinnia, mixed 1 „ choice Petunias 1 „ Mignonette, Sweet Scented 1 „ Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection 1 „ Sweet Peas, finest mixed 1 „ Everlasting Flowers, mixed 1 „ Ornamental Grasses, mixed 1 „ Sunflowers, Single, mixed ( 53 ) Caniiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gaiide ide. No. 4, Price 5s., contains (POST FREE) 6 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 3 „ Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 3 „ Hardy Perennials 1 Packet of Double Zinnias, mixed 1 „ Truffaut’s French Asters 1 „ German Ten-week Stocks 1 „ Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection 1 „ Mignonette, Sweet Scented 1 „ Sweet Peas, finest mixed I „ Ornamental Grasses, mixed 1 ,, Everlasting Flowers, mixed 1 „ Sunflowers, Single, mixed No. 5, Price 3s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 18 Packets of the most ureful Annuals for cutting. No. 6, Price 2s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 3 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 3 „ Half-hardy Annuals I Packet of Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection 1 „ Best Quilled Aster 1 „ German Ten-week Stocks 1 „ Everlasting Flowers I ,, Ornamental Grasses 1 „ Sweet Peas I „ Mignonette 1 „ Sunflowers No. 7, Price Is., contains (POST FREE) 12 Packets of the most Showy Hardy Annuals for an Amateur’s Garden. Cheaper by the dozen or gross. CANNELLS’ COLLECTIONS OF THE BEST ASTERS IN DISTINCT COLOURS. For full description of the various varieties, see page 60. Many of our Customers having^ sug(g(ested we should number the Flower Seeds, we have decided to do so, commencing^ with the Collections. DWARF BOUQUET. s. 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d. »• 6 ,, „ -■ Is. 4d, NEWEST IMPROVED PiEONY PERFECTION. HI. 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d. II. 6 ,, ,, ,, ... ... Is. 4d. I WASHINGTON. I- ’. 6 distinct colours, separate Is. 6d. IMBRICATED POMPON. 13. 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d. II- 6 „ „ „ Is. 4d. GIANT EMPEROR. 1.1. 6 distinct colours, separate 2s. Od VICTORIA. III . 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d IT. 6 ,, ,, ,, ... ... ... ... Is. 4d . CANNELLS’ COLLECTIONS DISTINCT ENGLISH QUILLED, OR GLOBE. 18. 18 distinct colours, separate ... 2s. 6cl. lit 12 „ „ „ 2s. 6d. 20- 6 Is. 4d. DWARF SHAKESPEARE. 21 . 6 distinct colours, separate 2s. Od. DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED. 22 . 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d. 23. 6 „ „ Is. 4d. COCARDEAU or CROWN (white centpe\ 24. 6 distinct colours, separate Is. 6d. COMET. 2 .'.. 6 distinct colours, separate Is. 6d. OF THE BEST STOCKS IN COLOURS. LARGE FLOWERING GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. 20 12 distinct colours, separate 2s. 6d. 2T. 8 „ „ „ Is. 6d. WINTER INTERMTJDIATE. 2.3. 6 distinct colours, separate ... EAST LOTHIAN INTERMEDIATE. 2 . Carnation, self colours, 12 varieties, separate 41. ,, ,, 6 ,, ,, ... 42. Cockscomb, Dwarf, 12 varieties, separate ‘■■i- .. 6 „ 44. Convolvulus Major, 6 varieties, separate 4.'). Heliehrysum Monstrosum, 6 varieties, separate ... 43. Hollyhock, Chater’s, 6 varieties, separate 47. Larkspur, Hyacinth Flowered, 6 varieties, separate 48. „ Giant Rocket, 6 varieties, separate 49. Pansy, 12 choice varieties, separate .>0. ,, 6 ,, ,, ,, ... ... ... 51. Phlox Drummondl, 12 varieties, separate o2. ,, ,, 8 ,, ,, ... ... s. d. 1 0 1 6 3 0 1 6 3 0 1 6 3 0 1 6 2 6 2 0 53. Phlox Drummond! Grandiflora, 8 varieties, separate 54. Plcotee, 12 choice varieties, separate 6 ^ ••• ••• ••• 50. Peas, Sweet, 12 fine varieties, separate 57 0 • • • • • • • • • .58. Portulaea Grandiflora Fl. ’PL, 6 varieties, separate 59. Salplglossis, 6 large flowering varieties, separate 00 . Scabious, Dwarf. Double, 6 varieties, separate ... 61. Sweet-Scented Flowers, 12 best varieties 62. „ „ „ 6 ., „ 63. Sweet William, 6 varieties, separate 64. Tropseolum Lobbianum, 6 varieties, separate 05. Wallflower, Double German, 12 varieties, separate 0^ 07. Zinnia Elegans,”Double,”8 varieties, separate 68. „ „ Single, 6 „ „ 69. Everlasting Flowers, 12 varieties, separate ^0. ,, ,, 6 ,, ,, 71. Ornamental Grasses, 12 varieties, separate 72. .. „ 6 „ „ 1 6 1 3 0 10 SHOWY FLOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT. For the embellishmenl of the Garden, in large masses, Open Spaces, Bare Banks, Rockeries, and Edgings. For description of the undermentioned, see the General List of Seeds. — s. 1 d. 0 116. Maize, variegated Per Ounce. - — s. 0 d. 9 1 6 117. Malope Grandiflora 0 8 2 0 118. Mignonette, Cannells’ Perfection 2 6 1 6 119. ,, Sweet Scented Nasturtium, Tall, mixed ... per ib. 6/0 0 6 3 0 12(1. ... 0 6 2 6 121. „ Tom Thumb, Scarlet 1 0 0 9 122. Pearl ... ... ... 1 0 1 0 lis! „ Crystal Palace Gem 1 0 1 0 124. „ „ Beauty 1 0 1 0 125. „ „ Spotted 1 0 0 9 126. „ „ King ... 1 0 0 9 127. .. Dwarf, mixed ... ... ... 0 9 0 9 128. Nemophila Insignis, blue 0 6 0 8 129. „ Maculata ... 0 6 1 6 130. „ mixed ... 0 6 0 9 131. Perilla Nankinensis ... ... 1 6 0 9 132. Phlox Drummondl, best mixed .. 2 6 The following, grown by us in large quantities, enables us to supply them by weight, but of not less than half an ounce of each kind at the prices quoted. Per C 73. Alyssum, Sweet 74. Amaranthus mel. ruber 75. Antirrhinum, mixed; our own choice strain 70 . Aqullegla, finest, mixed 77. Arabis Alpina 78. Aster, various, mixed 79. Bartonia aurea 811 . Beet, dark leaved, useful for bedding 81 . Calandrinia speciosa 82 . „ „ alba 83. Calliopsls, mixed 84. Candytuft, White Rocket 85. „ crimson 86. „ mixed 87. Canterbury Bells, mixed 88. Chrysanthemum, annual, mixed 89. Clarkla, mixed 99. Collinsia Bicolor 91. „ „ Alba 92. Convolvulus Minor, blue 93. „ Major, mixed 9*. Corn Flower (Centaurea Cyanus Minor), blue 95. Delphinium hybriduin, mixed 96. Dianthus Heddewigi, finest mixed 97. Digitalis (Foxglove) 98. Erysimum Perowskianum 99. Eschscholtzia Crooea 100 . Eutoca Viscida 101. Flos Adonis 102. Gilla Tricolor 103. Godetia, Lady Albemarle 104. „ The Bride 105. ,, choicest mixed 106. Heliehrysum, finest mixed 107. Hibiscus Afrieanus 108. Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket, mixed 109. Limnanthes Douglas! 110. Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum ... 111. Lobelia Speciosa (Crystal Palace) 112. Love-lies-Bleedlng, crimson 113. Lupinus Nanus 114. „ Mixed, Annual 11,5. „ „ Perennial 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 Poppy, fine mixed Pyrethrum, Golden Feather Ricinus Gibsoni Saponaria Calabrica Sllene pendula, pink „ mixed ... Schizanthus, mixed Sultan, Sweet, mixed Sunflower, double sin^l6 ••• ••• Sweet Pea, Invincible Scarlet „ Painted Lady ... ,, White „ Purple „ (Lathyrus Odoratus), colours mixed Sweet William ; our own choice strain 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. U2. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. Tagetes Signata Pumila 150. Tropseolum Canariense (Canary Creeper) 151. Virginian Stock, Red 152. „ „ White 1 >3. Viscaria, mixed 15*. Wallflower, dark 155. „ Yellow 156 . „ mixed 157. Whitlavia Grandiflora 158. Zinnia, double, mixed 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 i6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 9 2 6 159. MIXED ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS, 3d. PER OZ. ( 55 ) i r ✓ sy , Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide f X/ s MIXED FLOWER SEEDS, Suitable for Shrubberies, Rockeries, Woodland Walks, Large Banks, &c. So^^■ broadcast during Marcii, Aj ril. and May, or iluririg August and k!cptcml)cr for Spring Honei ing. s. d. s. d. 160. Tall varieties 5 0 per lb. 0 6 per oz. 161 . Dwarf „ 5 0 „ 0 6 Not less than one ounce will be supplied at above prices. Half-packets at half-price of all Flower Seeds where priced Is. and upwards, except collections and novelties. For Penny Packets, see page 130. A.C. Al‘. G.A. G.B. G.r. G r. n.u SH. eERERflli him 0E BE0WER SEESS. Any Variety not mentioned in this List can be supplied on a few days’ notice. ABBREVIATIONS. Annual Ciimber. h.a. Hardy Annual. Apetalom, without petals. ii.ii.a. Half-hardy Annual. Greenhouse Annual ii.n. Hardy Herbaceous. Hardy IJiennial. Half-hardy Biennial. Hardy I’erennial. Half-hardy I’ercnnial. Kebruarv till the end of Greenhouse Biennial. Greenhouse Climber. Greenhouse I’erennial. Half-hardv Shrub. HARDY ANNUALS iiiav be II. A. H.n.A. II. II. 11. B. li.H.B. H.P. Il.ll.p. sown from Scpteniher ; March. April, and May are the best niontl's for j;eneral Summer display ; June and July for Autumn bloomin<;; August and September for for ^p' iiig flowering, lialf-lmrdy Annuals — Sow from tlie beginning cf March tu the end of May ; place in a frame on a gentle bottom heat. When sowing from the middle of April to tlie end of May tliev may be easily raised without artificial heat, and by selecting a warm, sheltered situation, and covering them with a hand-light till tliev are strong enough to hear transplanting. . BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS — The mo t relect and tender varieties for Summer and Autumn blooming may be siAvn in a gentle heat in March and April, and pricked out ii.to pots until full\ e-Mablished, and then jmlted off singly, or transplanted into the open ground, us required. The liardier varieties may be sown in the open ground, in prepared beds, in June and July, and w'heu strong enough, transplanted to >\herc they are intended to bloom the following year. HERBACEOUS PLANTS arc those I’erennials which lose their stems annually, whilst the roots continue alive in ihe ground. 162. n.ii.A. AbPOnia Uiribella.ta(iVyctay;'nucc(c) — Delicate rose colour ; a beautiful dwarf trailer, i ft. 2d. per pkt. Id.*!. H.H.sn. AbUtilon (Matvaceid) — Saved from ours, the finest collection of hybrids ever brought together, containing the most beautiful and varied colours. Very showy, decorative, tind free-growing shrubs, both for the greenhouse and outside culture during the Summer and Autumn. 3 to 6 ft. high. Is. per pkt. 164. H.H.sn. Acacia (Albizzia) Lophantha {Uguminos<,)—A fine, fem-Uke foliage plant tor greenbonse or window decoration. 6 ft. 3tf. pki 165. H ii.sii. Acacia — Clioice, mi.xed, decorative plants, witli foliage. 6(/. per pkt. 166. nr. Acanthus MolllS LatifoliUS (Aean(/iaccd. per pkt. pretty Large, handsome Finest mixed, of easy culture and free flowering. 174. H.H.A. Agepatum (Compositai), “Cannells’ Dwapf”— The best of all the dwarf bines. ^ ft. Ad. per pkt. 175. HH. Agcpatum, “ Swanley Blue ’’-Dwarf, ^ft. 3er pkt. 185. H.A. Alyssum Maritimum {Crudfene), Sweet Alyssum — Flowers white ; if sown in clumps it has a very pretty effect. | ft. id. per pkt. 186. H.p. Alyssum Saxatile Compaetum— Yellow ; suiuble for the roc’ ery and early Spring gardening. ^ ft. id. per pkt. 187. H.A. Amaranthus Caudatus (A/rarantAaccat), Love-lies- Bleed- ing — Exceedingly graceful, free- flowering, ornamental plant. Red. 2 to 3 ft. id. per pkt. 188. H.A. Amaranthus Caudatus— White. 2 ft. id. per pkt. Amaranthus Globe — *See Gomphrena. 1811. H.H.A. Amaranthus Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat)— Dwarf, leaves marked with scarlet and rich bronzy purple; beautiful foliage. 1^ ft. id. per pkt. 1110. H.H.A. Amaranthus Melancholieus Ruber — A compact growing variety, with large shaded crimson leaves; useful for bedding. 1 to 1 J ft. 'id. per pkt. 191. H.n.A. Amaranthus, “Princess of Wales” — One-half leaves are intense carmine with olive-green tips, the remainder orange- tellow beautifully veined with pink ; splendid plants for table decoration. 3 ft. I.?, per pkt. 192. H.H.A. Amaranthus (Hybrid), “ Henderi”— Graceful habit, brilliant colours, gi> es a striking effect. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. J ft. id. per pkt. 197. H.P. Anchusa Itallca {B naginacem) — Deep blue, of easy culture, preferring a sunny situa'ion. 3 to 4 ft. id. per pkt. 198. H.p. Anemone Coronaria (A’anunra/accte) — Mixed, i ft. id. per pkt. 199. H.p. Anemone Fulgens (Scarlet Wind Flower) — Graceful habit : flowers beautiful bright scarlet. J ft. Is. per pkt. Angel’s Trumpet -See Datura. 200. H.p. Antirrhinum (Scrophulariaets), Snapdragon — Handsome Jree . Jiowering border plants^ decorative the Jirst season when sown early. These are from our best varieties, and it is impossible to find a more distinct selection. The greater part of them are beautifully striped 2 ft. id. and id. per pkt. Varieties to colour can be supplied, id. to id. per pkt. 201. Antirrhinum, “Golden Gem”— Of dwarf stiff growth and pro- ducing masses of blooms of a rich yellow shade; very attractive; most useful for borders. J ft. id. per pkt. 202. H.p. Antirrhinum, “Queen of the North”— Elegant habit, and densely covered wiih large white flowers. Most beautiful Snapdragon; each plant will occupy a foot to 18 inches ; a gem in herbaceous borders, and most useful for cutting. 1^ ft. 6. H.p. Aquilegla Vulgaris — Mixed (Colnmbine). per pki. 2 ( 1 . u.p. Aqullegia Skinneri — Red, with tips of the petals golden yellow. 2 to 3 ft. (!//. per pkt. 207. H.p, Aquilegia Chrysantha— Reantlful yellow, very usetul for catting. 2 to 3 ft. 6J. and U-. per pkt. 203. H.p. Aquilegla Coerulea Hybridan The flowers are large and well opened, the centre petals clear snlphar-yellow, and the spurs and sepals a charming shade of pale bine ; foliage very hand- some; it is perfectly hardy, and grows well in almost any soil. 2 ft. (W. and l.«. per pkt. .^KISTOIOrillA El.KOAXS. CANNEI.Ls’ I.ONO-SPORUED lIYUnil) Aqril.pIG lA S. 2011 . H.p. Aqullegia Californiea Hybrida— Flowers large ; the centre petals are yellow, and form a marked contrast to the deep orange- red of its sepals and spurs. 2 ft (!rf. and 1 v. per pkt. i 210. H.p. Aqullegia Glandulosa(Grigor’s Variety)— Tips of petals | white, sepals dark blue, large blooms ; one of the most beantiful of this family. lJto 2 ft. Is. per pkt. 211. H.p. Aquilegia Grandiflora Alba— Fine pure white flowers; i one of the best for cutting. 2 ft. 3rf. per pkt. 212 . H.p. Arabis Alpina (CVucf/ero!) -A beantiful, hardy, miniature- growing plant, and for permanent edging or Spring bedding one of the best plants in cultivation ; flowers white. | ft. 3it. per pkt. 2t3. G.s. Aralia Sieboldi(rlrn/iacc(e) — Handsome, ornamental foliage plant. 3 to G ft. {Netv seed ready in April.) Is. per pkt. 2 U. H.p. Argemone Grandiflora ( Papaieracere)— Large, white, daisy -shaped flowers ; may be sown in borders in April. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 21.7. H.A. Argemone Mexicana (Devil’s fly)— Tellow. 2 ft. 2 .t. per pkt. 21G. II. p. Armenia — Choice mixed, useful for rockwork and edging of borders, also as cut flowers. 3d. per pkt. 217. ii.ii.A. Arnebia Cornuta — Rich yellow flowers, with fine large black spots ; the latter changes colour, and the whole flower becomes a pure yellow. 2 ft. l.s. per pkt. 21S. II. H.p. Asparagus plumosus— Most useful for pots or bouquets. 2| ft. l.s'. Gd. and 2s. Gd. per pkt. 21!». H.p. Asperula Odorata (Woodruff) — White, sweet-scented flowers, dwarf; thrives well in the shade. 3d. per pkt. 220. H.A. Asperula Azurea-setosa— Rosy-blue; a free bloomer. 1 ft. 2d. per pkt. 221. G.p. Aristoloehia Elegans— A beautiful free-flowering species of neat growth. Its blossoms are produced in the greate.-t profiis’on, even on small plants, and are entirely free from the objectionable odour peculiar to the genus. Can be grown in the stove or warm greenhouse. Certificated by the Royal Horticultural Society. Is. Gd. and 2». Gd. per pkt. Dr. Tiios. C. Br.ANciiARii, Calle Doctor, I. inures, I’rov. de .Taen, Spain, 24/h Aiiijust, 1395. I am much pleased with all you have sent me for many years. I highly appreciate r our (p-and hmise. and will thank you to send on as usual the enclosed order. Fraxic Thatcher, Rsq., Oakleigh, tVe:*! Drayton, Wh July, 1305. I'ery pleased indeed with all I have had this season from yon. and will recommend you to all friends. ( 5 « ) CANNELLS’ ASTERS ( Compositce). SILVER MEDAL ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. An Award of Merit to Eynsford Yellow. ALL FLOWERS SHOWN IN THIS EXHIBIT WERE GROWN FROM ENGLISH SAVED SEED. ASTER — :COMET, IMPROVED tJIANT WHITE. ASTER FIELD. O U Come and see om- Aster Field to give, an idea, of the extent of ,onr seed growing— particularly Astcr^which do so wonderfully well, yielding seed equal to what is usually sup pUed from the Continent, and » hich we, guarantee to give more than aatisfacUon. \\ e. have hundreds of tes^ praising our Asters. The. last four years all ihcseods are onr. own growing. The following report will far to prove our.assertions as being coi reel Reprirtsd from tb© .GARDENERS’ CHRONJGI-E. Oun SiiKi) Faum. -Gazing with a somewhat dreamy air at a few Asters in pots, sent op fiom Chisivick to the .lames street other day, Air. H. Cannell-sonteiitiously remarked that he had a grand lot gust then ^loom at L'nsford, and iniited me The invitation was toO' tempting (o be’ declined, and accordingly a lew days later 1 found myself w-itli my ^ero tsters^I have seen As of the hill which slopes southwards to the Kynsford Valley, looking upon what can he truly described the ^nest shows o ^ under the force of theprevalent strong wind, :the rich masses of coloured flowers surged to and fro.-sonieiiines in broad funlight, sometimes in shade, it was not possible to refuse, a warm^lribute of admiration for a most beautiful as well as hnl lant floral “J® wise oT the of U’til/ed of I'icloria, of J>(mnu-/ion-eretl, of J^ow/>vn, of Empaor, and other sections, in mixed eolouis, and iei\ beautiful they aie, because of the birarre colouring found in some lldve or fifteen diverse forms or markings thiis interspersed ; still further, the nuxtnres are of special interest^ bemuse these include slie lines or markings not found in the selected colours, and thus famish the ground-work *®‘®® ■ masses of colour which hundreds of plants, all ot one hue, produce, liecanse rather the earliest pei haps the best effects are found in the big blocks or (61) ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide the l’iK,n\j.m incurved flowered, seemed, at the time of my inspection, to l)c the most t>rilliiinf. hecnioe the most fully in blopm ; and some of the colours were indeeil plorious under the sunlight —so telling, in fact, ns to almost h ’pgar deecription. Aid oiigh (.rowing, as it were, tinder field culture, and out on the exposed breezy hillside, yet the flowers are in all cases of splendid (juality. I have never seen better under ordiniry culture, or plants more profusely blooming. Mr. Cannell is growing these Asters for seed production, and without doubt he starts in the i>roduction of home-raised seed with very line strains, the flowers being as perfectly double as well as they can be. — .1. !>. NEW V A •.;;i. Aster, Eynsford Yellow (Cannell) — Many seasons have come and gone in the anticipation of having succeeded in obtaining an Asti r producing flowers of a decided yellow tint, and many hundr. ds of seedlings have hern thrown away on account of not possess'n'g the desired colour. It is therefore with great pleasure and satisfaction we now intro- duce a variety which is a distinct advance, and will in all probability soon bring us within reach of a rich yellow colour, thus adding a shade that will helj) to enliven the already varied assortment of bright and effective hues in this favourite flower. rerfectly tubular-shaped petal.s, forming into flowers of the best form and quite globular, of graceful growth, and very free blooming. Award of Merit K.Il.S. I’er pkt., l.s. and l.s. Or/. -3.'>. AsteP, Jewel op Ball — Dark blue. The first blue flowering variety of this lovely class, equal in beauty and exquisite form to the other varieties introduced several years ago. Per pkt.. Is. 6rf. R B E T I E S. 237. Aster, Lady in White — in its free branching habit it rescn.ble.s the MIgnim, and from which this new variety has been obtained. The flowers are elegantly borne on very slender stalks, and having exactly the same g.aceful semi-globular form as the Mignoii. No plant produces less than 40 buds, while some bear ns many as 70, which come into flower gradually, and so prolong the blooming period into the late Autumn. It is of inestimable value for bedding, pots, and especially for cut flower pur- poses. The leaves are long and narrow, and a striking light green in colour. Per pkt.. Is. Orf. 239. AsteP, Ppincess Rosalind— it has the same habit, the same round shoi t-petallcd Liliput Dahlia-like flowers, is just as floriferous, and continues as long in bloom as the SnowhitV, 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., l.s. (i-2. H.H.A Cocardeau, or Crown— very striking and distinct class, each flower having a white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, &c. IJ ft. I’er pkt., mixed, (»/. and Is. 229. H.H.A. Dwarf Bouquet — Best of the dwarf Asters, growing abont li inches ; the flowers are all bi-coloured, small, flat-petalled, and very free. Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable for pot culture. M'xed. I ft. (if/, and Is. per pkt. OWAIIF BOUQUET ASTEKS. 230.^ f.H.H.A. Emperor, or Giant — Also a very fine class of Pyramidal Asters, bearing large flowers. The flowers frequently measure 4 inches in diameter, much resembling shining satin. Mixed. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. 232. H.H.A. Imbricated Pompon — The colouring is precisely the same as that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and Giant Emperor races. Fine for bouquets. IJ ft. G colour. The a'love 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 tiut. Of beautiful shape, and most useful for pot culture and cutting purposes. 253. ii.p. Aster Perennial (CompoxiUe), Michaelmas Daisy — From a splendid collection ; sown early they will flower the same year. These are most nscful for all kinds of tlecoration, and are also quite the fashion. Sow in heat. Mixed. 2 to 6 ft. 6rf. and Is. per pkt. For collections of plants of I’ercnnial Aster, see Floral Guide. R«vax, Es((., Bridge Villa, Erwood-; R.S.O., Bfcconshire, Sbuth Wales, 'drd Aui/usl, 1895. The seeds I received from you lust Spring were the best I ever had. You are quite coirect in calling them “ perfect.” I found ihem perfect in quality as well as name. You will be sure to get more orders from this district next year. Sidney II. Lane, Esq., Oneonta, New York. U.S. America, 9M October, 189.51 I take much pleasure in again ordering seeds from you. They have always been good. H. W. WiCKiiAsi. Esq.. Millthorpe, Horsham, 8//( .lui/ust, 189-5. I was so successful with the seeds, plants, and bulbs that you sent me to Ceylon, that I wish to try some of them now 1 am in Enghuid. Mr. 1). Stewart, The Gardens, Knockderry Castle, Cove, Dumb.ut()i;shire, Hlh Uecemher, 1894. The seeds I had from you lust S])ring have again given entire satisfaction. Mr. P. Jacks n. The G-ardeiis, Ilolmesdale, Old Churltoo; 16th Janaary, 189.5. It is now ten years th;(t I have had my seeds from \ ou. They have always given its great sati«faetiou, and I have much pleasure in again sending vou the Colonel’s order. W. Wattane, Esq.. Totvngate, Newsome, Huddersfield, lU/i February, 1895, 1 had some excellent results from jour seeds last jear, which have never lieen eqniillcd by seed; purchased elsewhere. Mr. A. Newton, Chalfont St Giles, Buck-', ICM February, 18W. The seeds I hail from you la.st year did remarkiihly well — I never saw better— ami I send you my orler ag.iin this year. I have lent your Seed Guide to some fiieiiil.-'. who have promised to post you their orders also. ( 62 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide I I 0UK FIELD OF ASTERS AT EINSFORD. ASTERS (MICHAELMAS DAISIES). b » 2i54. II, A. Atriplex Hortensis Rubra (Red Mountain Spinadi)— Reddisli coloured foliage ; oruamectal : useful in cold positions. 4 ft. Per pkt. Z,I. AUBEKCISE (EGG FLAKT). H.r. Aubrietia (Cruui/erui ) — Splendid dwarf growing plants of spreading habit ; very attractive in the rock garden ; valuable for Spring bedding, ^ ft. 2SG-. H. t>. Aubrietia Deltoidea— Rose-violet, Fer pkt., 6 la „ ; IS .2 fe J coB O W CQ T (ft fl If fl *1 Qw < 2 e s M ^ w a B £ o-“ oS cdS . a* m o> )S g « to a ^ 2-^ ( 71 ) ALL FOR SEED. A VIEW OF OUR CALCEOLARIa4HOU8E, 100 FT LONG. « Photoffraph.) Tbare being lo ma^y lovely dark *elf ehadee they do not show up bo conspicuously as they otherwlse'.^would do with a greater admixture of ordinary light colours. Per pkt., Is. 6. Campanula Pyramidalis Compacta (Syon House var.) — This is quite distinct from the older form, being the result of careful selection for years, the plants dwarfer, the flowers larger and deeper bine, with more substance. It possesses a good liabit, the dwarfing not having robbed the plant of the pyramidal habit so graceful iu this plant, but being of stronger growth is erect, and the plants require no staking or supports, tlie leaves being hid by the great profusion of bloom. The value of this variety is that it is most useful for decorative effect, and is much admired whenever exhibiied, the plants being clothed to the ground with foliage. It is readily grown from seed, and by sowing early in the Spring may be had in bloom 15 months from the time of sowing ; is hardy and specially adapted for pot culture, but w'ell repays cohl-frame shelter during severe weather. For cool conservatories it is invaluable, lasting a long time iu bloom ; also for halls or corridors it is a most useful and decorative plant. Should be sown in heat and potted on as required, growing in the open during the Summer months, and giving plenty of moisture and liquid manure when pot bound Per pkt.. Is. Gd. CLEMATIS, OAXTEBBUBT BELLS. Mr. Chas. W. Manss'Ield, Heigham, Norwich, Sth April, 1896. The Begonia' seed I had from yon came up splendidly, and are doing well. S'. Haynes, Esq., Ash Cottage, Wood Green, Middlesex, Gth April, 1895. 1 have had no tronble with yonr seeds, always finding them good, and for many years have carried off first yirize at our Siow, particularly for Begonias, all of which have been raised from your seed. ( 73 ) Caimell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide SSS. H.A. Campanula Speculum (Venus’s Looking Glass) — Blue; Tery preity annnal for borders, rockwork, &c. Zd. per pkt. 83(i. H.A. Campanula Speculum fl. Alba — White. 3rf. per pkt 337. H.p. Campanula Turbinata — Flowers blue ; dwarf. Zd. per pkt. 388. H.p. Campanula Turbinata Alba— White, i.?. per pkt. Campion — See Agrostemma. Canary Creeper — See Tropceolum. H.A. Candytuft. 339. Carnea — Flesh colonr. 1 ft, 'id. per pkt. 340. Crimson — 1 ft. id. per pkt. 341. Empress — A splendid variety, producing pure white pyramidal trusses on dwarf branches ; very free. J ft. Zd. per pkt. 342. Lilaeea — Lilac. 1 ft. id. per pkt. 343. Mixed, ‘id. per pkt. 344. Pink — Quite a dist nct variety, pretty colour ; should he grown in every garden. 1 ft. Zd. per pkt. 346. Rocket — White. 1 ft. 2d. per pkt. 340. Sweet Scented— White, l ft. 2d. per pkt. 347. White Tom Thumb — Very dwarf, good white. ^ ft. Zd. per pkt. 348. H.A. CannabisGigantealCannaitnacete), (Giant Hemp)— A tall ornamental foliaged plant, useful for sub-tropical effect. 6 ft. Zd. per pkt. 949. e.B. Cannells’ Clematis Canterbury Bells — The greatest and most surprising novelties are our Canterbury Bells; their singularity of shape, which the illustrations truly represent, come perfectly true from seed, and being quite hardy should be in every giarden. Habit very dwarf, and so free that the whole plant, when in full flower, presents one surface of colour. SItape of flower extremely striking. Mixed, in several delicate and pleasing colours. 2 ft. Zd. and Is. per pkt. 350. II. B. Canterbury Bells. Cup and Saucer varieties, mixed 2 ft. Zd. and Is. per pkt. .361. H.B. Canterbury Bells, Single— Bine 332. „ „ —White 353. .. ,. „ —Pink Eacli Zd. per pkt. 354. H.H.A. Capsicum— Mixed. Zd. per pkt. Single, many shades. Out own collec- tion. Mixed. 2 ft. Zd. per pkt. 855. H.H.A. Capsicum Annuum (I’rince of Wales) — Charming plant for decoration, beantlfm green-shaded foliage, fruit bright golden yellow. 1^ ft. Zd. per pkt. 350. H.H.A. Capsicum Ruby King — ^Colonr beautiful ruby crimson, t-J ft. Zd. per pkt. 357. H.B. Carduus Benedictus (Holy Thistle) — For mixed borders; foliage marked white. 3 ft. Zd. per pkt. 358. H.B. Carduus Marianus (Ornamental Thistle). 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. Z ctANNBLLs’ CANNAS. (For all the best varieties, see Floral Guide.) Zd. per pkt. ; finest varieties. Is. per pkt. 359. H.H.p. Cannas(Co»»ea;), (Indian Shot) — These give a very beauti- ful and tropical aspect to pleasure grounds, by their stately growth and broad, massive foliage, relieved by rich crimson-scarlet, orange, or yellow flowers during the late Summer months ; their foliage, comprising various shades of rich green, glaucous, and chocolate-crimson leaf-tints, fits them admirably for effective groups, their appearance rendering them a striking contrast to other plants. They are also invaluable for large pot plants, as portable specimens in pleasure-ground decoration, and equally so for Summer groups in large conservatories, in which their great diversity of foliage appears to advantage, and they are very ornamental for any purpose. 3 to 6 ft. high. 6d. per pkt. Saved from the very best varieties, Is. per pkt. For full collection of best named varieties that can be supplied as plants, see. Floral Gaide. Aliss Bob, Ardnaveigh, Antrim, 19(A December, 1894. The seeds sent to India were a great success. Mrs. Heath Hakbisqst, Lectmrt, Liss, Hants, Zth July, 1695. All the seeds sent by you have turned out well, and Mrs. Harrison is much pleased with them. ( 74 ) Caniiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES. Seed, mixed, Is. and 2s. 6d. per packet. No half-packets supplied. JOURNAL OP HORTICULTURE, R.H.S. SHOW. Messrs. H. Cftonall & Sons, Swanley, sent_a splendid collectrou of Caruatioas and Ricotces. These were fresh and striking in appearance. (Silver Flora Medal.) - ( 75 ) Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 367. H.p. Catananche CoBrulea — Blue and purple, free flowering, 2 ft. id. per pkt 368. B.A. Catchfly, Label’s Red ( C'aroy/)//y/face u NH 33 On < od o o H O 33 Ou CO OUR CINERARIAS. FINEST NAMED COLLECTION IN THE WORLD. 2 ; o o z; o Qd o od o CO u H U fid > < o CO H % <3 Ou o. ou 3> CO 2 <3 o u C/.J u CO o Ou Qd D On 2 O NM « S X U BS o b CANNELLS’ GRANDIFLORA CINERARIA (Compositce). 398. Price per packet, 2s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. Smaller packet. Is. 6d. They are lovely, both Singles and Doubles, during March and April ; by far the finest named collection in the world — like all our strains, the best that can be obtained. They were awarded the First Prize in open competition at Regent’s Park, and at the Quinquennial Exhibition at Ghent ; aHhough there was great competition, even from Paris, ours far out-distanced all, and we were awarded the Gold Medal. ( 77 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Although hardier in growth, and recjuiring less care than Calceolsrias, the treatment for raising sead, &c., is the same ; if re. Cowslip — Finest mixed, early Spring flowering. Jft. 3d. per pkt. 4,50. H.p. Crucianella Stylosa iRubiacem), Crosswort — Pink ; very dwarf ; useful for roekwork. 3il. per pkt. 451. H.H.P. Cuphea Eminens {Lathyracem) — Red and yellow tubular flowers ; useful for bedding or greenhouse. 14 ft. l.t. per pkt. CftSVOLYOlCS JUKOB BOSITOS. ( 82 ) CANNELLS’ CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. CPrimulacea.) OURS ARE THE FINEST AND NEAREST PERFECTION EVER SEEN. Awarded a Silver Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society for our Strain, 1893. Awarded a Silver Gilt Medal for a collection of plants, and a Certificate of Merit for the Strain, Royal Horticultural Society, February 13th, 1894. 106 flowers on one plant. During the Spring our two houses, filled with the best hybrids, is one of the grandest floral sights round London. We invite all to come and see how, and from what, we save our seeds. Cyclamen, althongh so beautiful, yet how seldom do we see them grown well, except by a few ; yet to alter this their few natural wants should have attention, and merely mentioned to ho thoroughly understood, then the result would be the reverse. Sow seeds thinly, in a compost of two parts turfy yellow loam, one of peat and leaf mould mixed together, and one part of thoroughly decayed cow-dung sifted very fine, and a little sUver sand ; cover the seeds to the depth of a quarter of an inch ; place the pots on a shelf in the greenhouse, near the glass in the Winter, and in Summer in any shaded pit Under no circumstances must the surface of the soil become dry. Some of the seeds take four months to germinate. After the plants have attained one or two leaves, and formed a small bulb, remove with root intact into small and well-drained jx)ts, at all times using the soil mentioned above, adding one ounce to every peck of soil of our Real Manure, well mixed. Of course these small pots and plants must be watered with a rose on water-can, and hence the foliage moistened at every watering, and if anything but the cleanest rain water is ever used, the leaves become corroded with a white slime, and unsatisfactory results will be sure to follow, and as the entire health of the plant depends on a few leaves only, these precious leaves must be kept of a bright green hue from the first seedling leaf up to the flowering period. All sun must be avoided during the late Spring and Summer, and never allowed to shine on them after 8 o’clock a.m. and before 4 o’clock p.m. A cold frame in a shaded position, pitched north, is the best place for them ; after flowering they have made their season’s growth, and show signs of going to rest, gradually with- hold water, shake away all soil, and re-pot. Be particular that the bulbs are buried just below the surface, except the crown, and after all are placed in a shaded frame, and every pot placed on a hard surface, so that no worms can enter ; keep lights off in all moderate weather, and as cool as possible during hot weather, and in about a month new foliage will begin to push up ; showery weather and night dews assist them immensely. Remove to a greenhouse, place them close to the glass, with plenty of air and light ; they will be a surprise and delight all the Winter. As soon as they show flower, give liquid manure once a fortnight; and if the foliage becomes too vigorous, withhold it. CAHNEU-S’ jeEHSlCUM GIQANTBU3I. 4.)2. G.p. Cyelanren (Hybrid) Persieura— Red. is. 6d. and 2s. 6 rv rs. r\ ,'\rv/v.'\r' r^. '> .'^ •'\/^ / Caniaell & Soi:is’ Complete Seed Guide. / \✓^✓ \J w'\y 'w\^'w'w''w\^\^\y \ ' 'w' \ CA^^•fcl.I.s’ WHITE CYCLAMEN. Reproduced J'lom a Photcyraph tiii. en in our Nurseri/. DAILY POST. The diief feature of the show were the fine groups of Cyclamen sent by Mr. Canuell, of Swanley. Some plants hud over 100 flowers on. THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN. It the Royal Horticultural Society succeed in getting u better show daring the year than the one held to-day at Westminster, they will indeed be lucky. Cyclamen were to be seen — notably those of Messrs. Canuell, of Swanley. Kimt — which for elegance and grace of form, not to mention hue. were quite a revelation. CANNELLS’ DAHLIAS. ( ComposUce.) We have been Awarded Medals for many years past. 4G3. H.H.r. Single Mixed — From the finest colleetion in cultivation. 3 to 4 ft. 3c/. and (id. per pkt. 4G4. H.n.p. Dahlia, Double — Saved from onr unrivalled collection of show kinds, and cannot fail to produce some first-class varieties. 4 ft. Is. per pkt. 405. H.n.p. Dahlia, Cactus — Choicest mixed, from our best named varieties. 3 to 4 ft. Is. per pUt. 4CG. H.H.p. Dahlia, Cactus-shaped Single — This new type has already among its admirers many of tne leading horticultural authorities of the day. 'i'heir characteristic is the twisteu or Hated petals similar to those of the Double Cactus kinds. They are of graceful appearance, and the range of colour is quite as rich and varied. Is. per pkt. 407. ii.H.p. Dahlia, Fancy Single— Saved from a collection contain- ing the most regular markings and distinct colours; generally white and yellow flowers, edged with nearly all colours peculiar to Dahlias. 9d. per pkt. 408. H.H.p. Dahlia, Tom Thumb— The plants are of a close compact habit, and produce a dense muss of flowers of the most brilliant colours. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. 409. H.H.p. Dahlia, Pompon— The prettj double bouquet Dahlias 2^ to 3 ft. Is. per pkt. For descriptions, see Guide. Daisy — i^ee Beilis 470. IMI.A. Datura Ceratocaula— Satin-white, striped purple; sweet sceuted, large. 2^ ft. 3t/. per pkt. 471. H.H.A. Datura Chlorantha fl. pi. (So/anacew) — Golden double, scented flowers. 2^ ft. 3d. per pkt. 473. H.H.A. Datura Fastuosa fl. pi. (2^« ^^<>m Apple)— Double purple. 2 to 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. 474. H.H.A. Datura Meteloides, sy« Wrightii— Delicate bine and white shaded; very handsome. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 476. H.p. Delphinium Formosum (/Janancu/acetc) — Bright blue, with white centre ; one of the finest varieties of this beautiful genus. 3 ft 3d. per pkt. Mr W H Banks, The Gardens, Auburn House, Clifton Down, Bristol, 4l/i April, 1895. 1 have been awarded the first prize for the best Cinerarias in 'the show. The plants I exhibited were grown from your seed, and 1 must say R is the best strain 1 have ever grown. Plants perfect ii. form, foliage completely biding the pots, and the enormous heads of large perfectly flowers, all open at the same time and so cien, not a bloom oui of place ; the colonrs are very hrilliant. they formed 'I'liere was a larfjt* conip*'tition of iimiiy noted strains, but there was uothiug to compare with your strain, employers sav they are the best (Mnerarias they have evei* had. siirht not easily forgotten. I have been here live years, and my ( 85 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. DBLPUINIDM FOBM08UM. DKLPHINIRM lIVimiDCM. CANNKLLS’ SINGLIS DAHLIAS. FINEST EXHIBITION. 472. II. II. A. Datura Cornucopia (“ Horn of Plenty ”) — Introdnced from the wilds of South America. The plant is of robust habit, aud the leaves are of a dark green colour. The flowers are trumpet shaped, measuring 8 to 10 inches in length and 5 to 7 inches across the mouth, and form three dhtinct flowers growing each within tne other; the throat and mouth of corolla a most delicate French white, beautitully contrasted, aud marbled with royal-purple on the outside: flowers are produced freely, followed by a large thoiny seed-vessel, which adds to the beauty of the plant. It is of easy culture, and can be grown either in pots or planted out at the end of May in a sheltered position and rich soil. 1.^. ^d. per pkt. 47(J. H.p. Delphinium Armeniacuni (Dolphin Flower of Armenia) — Anewandrare Asiatic species with brilliant blue flowers. Itresembles in growth the lioefeet Larkspur (Delph. Ajacis), but is more compact, and produces a greater abundance of bloom. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. CannellS Delphinium Hybridum, mixed — This mixed seed is collected from one of the best collections, comprising 50 varieties. We grow half an acre. Our spikes of bloom were awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent’s Park. 3 ft. 3rf. per pkt. ^ee Collection in Floral Guide. Devil-in-the-Bush— .See Nigella. Mr. W. Pallisek, Gardener to P. C. Milhank, Esq., Norton Manor, Presteigne, lOM April, l8'.)5. I have a splendid lot of Cinerarias from your seed, many of the blooms measuring over 3^ inches. Mr. James McDowell, Gardener to Mr. Rogers, Eden-a-Grana, Scaburn Road, Belfast, lOM 1895. ^ our Primulas and Cinerarias are really a treat to all who sec them this ) car ; dwarf habit and large flowers. ( ) CAWNELLS’ CACrUB DAHLIA. DAHLIA, FANCY SINGLE. DIANTHDS HEDDEWIGXI DIADBMATU8 FLO&E PLENO. 478. H.P. Delphinium Grandiflorum— Beautiful blue. 2 ft. 3d. ! per pkt, 17!). H.p. Delphinium Cardinale— Handsome species, with large | scarlet and yellow flowers ; quite hardy. 3 to 4 ft. Is. 6d. per pkt. I ISO. H.p. Delphinium Nudieaule— Blowers produced in spikes, each blossom being an inch in length ; the colour varies from a light scarlet to a shade vwging closely on crimson. J to IJ ft. bd. and Is. per pkt. 1 481. H.r. Delphinium Sulphureum (Zalil)— Beautiful sulphur- yellow flowers. 3 ft. Is. per pkt. 482. H.p. Dianthus Barbatus (^Caryophylhcece), Sweet William, Cannells’Pei/cction— If it was needed, we could append 100 testimonials and extracts froni the Horticultural Press of the splendour and brilliancy of our strain, and although a Sweet William, we know of no flower that requires more experience and stricter attention to produce seed that ivill bring forth flowers like the engraving than this plant. 1 ft. 3d. per pk Mr. Cuari,e.4 Pearce, Gardener, Koombers Lane, Old Swindon, 23rd .4«v«s/, 1895. I am glad to tell you that I took two First Prizes wiih the Dahlias from your seed at Swindon Flower Show, August 21st, iu the open clnsa They were as grand a lot as ever were seen down this way, and were admired by everyone. ( 87 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Geiide SINGLE CACTUS-SHAPED DAHLIA. DATI UA CORNUCOPIA, “ HORN OF PLENTY.” JAPANESE DIANTHU8, EASTERN QUEEN AND CRIMSON RELLK. SWEET WILLIAM, MAMMOTH IIOLBOBN GLORY. ( 88 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide ts3. H.n. Sweet William — Mammoth Holborn Glory — The illustration is no exag- geration. as many individual flowers have been measured, and which more than covered a peuny piece. It is unapproached by any stock in ciiliivation for show, exhibition, or staging purposes. No colleetion of biennials, peren- nials, or herbaceous plants should be without it. It is perfectly established in character, and the most ])erfect formed and largely developed flower of Sweet William in cxi.stencc. Is. (it/, per jikt. 184. n.B. Dianthus Chinensis fl. pi. (Double Indian J'ink) — Charming Biennials, well adapted for bedding purposes, if sown early and transplanted. Free blooming. 1 ft. 3rf. per pkt. i«.a. H.A. Dianthus, Eastern Queen and Crimson Belle — These beautiful forms of the popular D. Heddeivigii are most distinct and ])leasing. Eastern Queen is beautifully marbled, the broad bands of reddish lake upon the paler surface of the petals are very striking and ]>retty. Crimson Belle, as its name implies, is of a rich, vivid crimson-lake colour ; flowers of extraordinary size and substance, evenly and finely laciniated. 1 ft. Each, Gd. per pkt. Both colours mixed, Grf. per pkt. 4,s(). H.A. Dianthus Heddewigii — Sin- gle. easy to grow, and very showy. 2d. per pkt. is7. H.A. Dianthus Heddewigii Diade- matUS fl. pi. —A very beautiful and valuable improvement ; habit more compact and robust than that of the well-known Dianthus Hedde- migii fl.pl. ; flowers large; colours are arranged in zones, varying from lilac and crimson to richest dark purple ; the edges of the petals are very beautifully fringed and margined with white. 1 ft. :!15. n.f. Fraxinella Dietamnus) Cultivated for their beautiful flowers and fragrant leave.s. White) 2 ft. (it/, per pkt. .■)K;. h.h.p. Freesla — Rest nii.ved. March Hiid August are the best times for sowing. To be sown in 5-in. pots, and then thinned out to six or eight plants in each pot; delightfully fragrant flowers. 1 ft. l.s. and Is. &d. per pkt. .">17. H.A. Eueharidium Breweri {Onayrarme ) — Rare and truly magnificent species of dwarf spreading habit of growth and narrow lanceolate foliage. The colour of the flower is a plea.sing purplish rose, shading to white in the centre. It flowers very profusely, and is of the same easy culture as the different kinds of Clarkia. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. GAILLAKOIA I'ICTA LORENZIANA. UAIIXAKUIA I'ICTA NANA. SPEC '.MEN PUOIISIA. 518. H.H.p. Fusehia ( Onoffracere) — Saved from onr splendid collection of double and single varieties. Is. and 2s. 6rf. per pkt. 510. H.H.p. Gazanla Nivea Pygmsea(White Treasure Flower) — A species from Natal, growing at an elevation of about (1,000 feet. The leaves, generally 1 foot long, are narrow lineate, downy nndomcath, with broad ribs which are white above and green below ; flowers nearly 2 inches across, and are pure white; very free flowering. Is. per pkt. 520. H.p. GaiUardia Perennial (HybriJa Or. n.A. Godetia Rosea Alba— Haa a bright crimson spot on each petal, which has a peculiarly pretty effect. IJ- ft. Sd. per pkt. .547. H.A. Godetia Whitneyi— Very attractive; flowers varying from flesh colour to crimson. 1 to li ft. 2d. per pkt. ,■>48. H.A. Godetia, White Peari— Its individual flowers are not as (inite so large as those of G. Duchess of Albany, but equally as pretty, and of the same satiny-white. On account of its very regular compact growth, it is best adapted for dwarf beds or borders. Qd. per pkt.. 641). H.A. Godetia — Veryshowy, Summer flowering; mixed. 2rf. perpkt. Goiden Feather— &e Pyrethrum. Gourds — See Vegetable Seeds. 550. H.H.A. Gomphrena Globosa Nana Compaeta (Anifirantaco:), Everlasting — Purple, dwarf; is the best everlasting flower that has been introduced for many years. A gem for pot culture. '6d. per pkt. ,551. H.H.A. Gomphrena Globosa (Globe Amaranthus)— Highly prized for their heads of ttotvers, w hich will retain their beauty for months. Various shades of purple. The seeds to be treated the same as Balsams. 1 4 ft. Sd. per pkt. 552. u.it.A. Grammanthes Gentianoides (Oas.?«/a)— Rich orange scarlet ; a mce plant for vases, pots, or the rock garden; requires plenty of sun. ^ ft. 6rf. per pkt. Grasses, Ornamental— >bcc Colleetion. 553. H.p. Gynerium Argenteum ( Graminew), Pampas Grass— Produ- cing large, feathery plumes ; useful as single specimens on lawus.;j^54 to 5 ft. t!(/. per pkt. 554. H.A. Gypsophila Elegans ( Caryophyllea;)—YeTy graceful habit ; flowers rosy-white. ft- Sd. per pkt. 555. H.A. Gypsophila Elegans Rosea— Producing attractive rose- coloured flowers. 2 ft. Sd. per pkt. 55G. H.A. Gypsophila MuraliS— Very dwarf; useful for rockworkand edgings. ^ ft. Sd per pkt. 557. H.p. Gypsophila Panieulata— Charming plants, covered with small white flowers ; very handy for table decoration, &c. Much used in Paris. 2 to 3 ft. Sd. per pkt. 558. H.A. Hawkweed (Crepis) ( ru»)/> 0 .«' tre)— Red, White. Yellow. Useful and very showy annuals ; effective in be Is, rockwork. or masses. 1 It. 2ii. per pkt. Heartsease— •See Pansy. 5511. H.H.p. Helenium Pumilum— Bright yellow flowers, useful for cutting purposes. ft. Sd. per pkt. 560. H.A. Helianthus ( Composii61. H.A. Helianthus Californlcus fl. pi.— Large flowers; effective. 5 ft. 3d. per pkt. 5(!2. H.A. Helianthus Cltrinus— This very desirable plant for large gardens, shrubberies, and sub-tropical effects, is of branching habit, about 4 ft. high ; flowers are a medium size, with pale yellow ray and dark disc ; exceedingly pretty, quite distinct from all other varieties. 3d, per pkt. HKLIANTHU8 ANNUU8 OLOB08U8 FISTULOSUS (DOUBLE 8UNFLOWEH). 5()3. H.A. Helianthus Annuus Giobosus Fistuiosus— Flowers of a globular outline, from 12 to 18 inches in width, of a rich saffron yellow. The best of all the doubles ; no comparison to those mostly seen. 5 to 6 ft. Ijd. per pkt. 6(14. n A. Helianthus, Primrose — Coloured ; very distinct, bearing beautiful large single flowers, with a dark centre. 5 ft. 3