H. CANNELL & SONS’ Hjtgljest ©ttleb patrons. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. H.R.H THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. H.M. . THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. H.M. . THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA. H.M. . THE SULTAN OF TURKEY H.M. . THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. H I M. THE EMPRESS EUGENIE. H.S.H. THE DUKE OF TECK. H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY. H.R.H. THE CROWN PRINCE OF DENMARK, H.I.H THE PRINCESS CONSTANTINE OF RUSSIA. HS.H. THE PRINCE VICTOR OF HOHENLOHE. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF SIAM. H.H. PRINCE JOSEPH OF ARENBERG. H.I.M. THE PRINCE OF MESTCHERSKY. H.I.H. THE PRINCESS L. S API EH A. H.S.H. THE PRINCESS DE MONACO. H.M. THE SULTAN OF JEHORE. His Grace the Duke of Fife. His Grace the Duke of Norfolk His Grace the Duke of Northumberland His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch His Grace the Duke of Bedford His Grace the Duke of Portland His Grace the Duke of Hamilton His Grace the Duke of Cleveland His Grace the Duke of Westminster His Grace the Duke of Rutland His Grace the Duke of Devonshire His Grace the Duke of Marlborough His Grace the Duke of Argyll His Grace the Duke of Richmond and Gordon His Grace the Duke of Sutherland His Grace the Duke of Beaufort H:s Grace the Duke of Grafton His Grace the Duke of Wellington His Grace the Duke of Manchester His Grace the Duke of Athole His Grace the Duke of Leeds Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn Her Grace the Duchess of Bedford Her Grace the Duchess of Montrose The Most Hon. the Marquis of Lothian The Most Hon. the Marquis of Bute The Most Hon the Marquis of Waterford The Most Hon. the Marquis of Ely The Most Hon. the Marquis of Abergavenny The Most Hon. the Marquis of Ripon The Most Hon. the Marquis of Normanby The Most Hon. the Marquis of Salisbury The Most Hon. the Marquis of Sligo The Most Hon. the Marquis of Northampton The Most Hon. the Marquis of Exeter The Most Hon, the Marquis of Bristol The Most Hon. the Marquis of Ailsa The Most Hon. the Marquis of Anglesea The Most Hon. the Marquis of Bath The Most Hon. the Marchioness of Headfort The Most Hon. the Marchioness of Londonderry The Most Hon. the Marchioness ofCholmondeley The Most Hon. the Marchioness of Drogheda The Right Hon the Earl of Mayo The Right Hon. the Earl of Denbigh The Right Hon. the Earl of Lytton The Right Hon. the Earl of Annesley The Right Hon. the Earl of Dartmouth The Right Hon. the Earl of Dunraven The Right Hon. the Earl of Malmsbury The Right Hon. the Earl of Shrewsbury The Right Hon. the Kart of Manvers The Right Hon. the Earl of Jersey The Right Hon. the Earl of Lovelace The Right Hon. the Earl of Pembroke The Right Hon. the Earl of Ranfurly The Right Hon. the Earl of Ellesmere The Right Hon. the Earl of Londesborough The Right Hon. the Earl of Mar The Right Hon. the Earl of Meath The Right Hon. the Earl of Egmont The Right Hon. ihe Earl of Strathmore The Right Hon. the Earl of Rosebery The Right Hon. the Earl of Clarendon The Right Hon. the Earl of Hopetoun The Right Hon. the Earl of Antrim The Right Hon. the Earl of Beauchamp The Right Hon. the Earl of Portsmouth The Right Hon. the Earl of Darnley The Right Hon. the Earl of Coventry The Right Hon. the Earl of Radnor The Right Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon The Right Hon. the Earl of Harrington The Right Hon. the Earl of Essex The Right Hon. the Earl of Lonsdale The Right Hon. the Earl of Iddesleigh The Right Hon. the Earl of Crawford The Right Hon. the Earl of Cork The Right Hon. the Earl of Carysfori The Right Hon. the Earl of Morton The Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen The Right Hon. the Earl of llchester The Right Hon. the Earl of Erne 1 he Right Hon. the Eatl of Kinnoul The Right Hon. the Earl ot GYanard The Right Hon. the Earl of Dalhousie The Right Hon. the Earl of Portarlington The Right Hon. the Earl of Southesk The Right Hon. the Earl of Haddington The Right Hon. the Earl of Wemyss The Right Hon. the Earl of Rosslyn The Right Hon. the Earl of Leicester The Right Hon. the Earl of Powis The Right Hon. the Earl of Lucan The Right Hon. the Earl of Zetland The Right Hon. the Earl of Seflon The Right Hon. the Earl ot Westmoreland The Right Hon. Earl Temple The Right Hon. Earl Lisburn The Right Hon. Earl Fitz-William The Right Hon. Earl Derby The Right Hon. Earl Bective The Right Hon. Earl Spencer The Right Hon. Earl Sondes The Right Hon. Earl Hardwicke The Right Hon. Earl Kintore The Right Hon. Earl Sandwich The Right Hon. Earl Leitrim The Right Hon. Earl Bathurst The Right Hon. Earl Stanhope The Right Hon. Earl Brownlow The Right Hon. Earl Dufferin The Right Hon. Earl Cathcart The Right Hon. Earl Heytesbury The Right Hon. Earl Granville The Right Hon. Earl Ducie The Right Hon Viscount Bangor The Right Hon. Viscount Monk The Right Hon. Viscount Gage The Right Hon. Viscount Halifax The Right Hon. Viscount Hampden The Right Hon. Viscount Melville The Right Hon. Viscount Ashbrooke The Right Hon. Viscount Lewisham The Right Hon. Viscount Lismore The Right Hon. Viscount Castletnaine The Right Hon. Viscount Clifden The Right Hon. Viscount Cranbrook The Right Hon. Viscount Falmouth Ttio Right Hon. Viscountess Templetown The Right Hon. Viscountess Chetwynd The Right Hon. Viscountess Hambledon The Right Hon. Countess Clancarty The Right Hon. Countess Caledon The Right Hon. Countess Norbury The Right Hon. Countess of Craven The Right Hon. Countess de Morello The Right Hon Countess Stamford The Right Hon. Count Messina The Right Hon. Count Winterfeldt The Right Hon. Count de Casteja The Right Hon. Lord R. Churchill The Right Hon. Lord Howard de Walden The Right Hon. Lord Rothschild (Tring) The Right Hon. Lord Walsingham. The Right Hon. Lord Tennyson The Right Hon. Lord Ashtown The Right Hon. Lord Melville The Right Hon. Lord Dacre The Right Hon. Lord Windsor The Right Hon. Lord Poltiinore The Right Hon. Lord Gardener The Right Hon. Lord Duusanv The Right Hon. Lord Hillingdon The Right Hon. Lord Lilfora The Right Hon. Lord Glatnis The Right Hon. Lord Arthur Russell The Rieht Hon. Lord Suffield The Right Hon Lord Llanover The Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Palles The Right Hon. Lord Sackville The Right Hon. Lord Llangattock The Right Hon. Lord Amherst The Right Hon. Lord Brassey The Right Hon. Lord Rossmore The Right Hon. Lord Lyveden The Right Hon. Lord Kinnaird The Right Hon. Lord Clonbrock The Right Hon. Lord Fermoy The Right Hon. Lord Herries The Right Hon. Lord Knutsford The Right Hon. Lord Eustace Cecil The Right Hon. Lord Masham The Right Hon. Lord Zouche The Right Hon. Lord Watson The Right Hon. Lord Leconfield The Right Hon. Lord Burton The Right Hon. Lord Battersea The Right Hon. Lord Northbourne The Right Hon. Lord Fitz-Hardinge The Right Hon. Lord Savile The Right Hon. Lord Rendlesham The Right Hon. Lord Grimthorpe The Right Hon. Lord Raglan The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar The Right Hon. Lord Aberdare The Right Hon Lord Chesham The Right Hon. Lord Clinton The Right Hon. Lord Howard The Right Hon. Lord Tollemache The Right Hon. Lord Ardilaum The Right Hon. Lord Harris The Right Hon. Lord St. Osward The Right Hon. Lord de 1’ Isle The Right Hon. Lord Brougham The Right Hon. Lord Ormathwaite The Right Hon. Lord Armstrong The Right Hon. Lord Mayor of London The Right Hon. Lord Arundel of Wardour Baron H. de Worms Baron Schroder Baron Alphonse de Rothschild Baron Adolphe de Rothschild Baron F. de Rothschild (Aylesbury) Baron T’Kint de Roodenbeke Baroness Burdett-Coutts Baroness de Rothschild (Gunnersbury) r Francis Jeune Hy. Gooch Bt. P. D. P. Duncombe r G. Russell Bt. r R. B. Harvey r T. G. Frost r R. G. Raper Bt. r C. Rashletgh r R. G. Musgrave Bt. R, Graham Bt. F.’ Darwin M. C. B. Cave Bt. r J H. Ainory Bt. r H. Williamson Bt r A. Neaves Bt. r G. Codrington Bt. r G. Jenkinson Bt. r E. Dorrington r H. Mildmay Bt. r J. Pender Bt. r C. Oakley Et. r J. Goldsmid Bt. r T. Earle Bt. r W. C. Brooks Bt. r T. G. F. Hesketh Bt. r G. H. Beaumont Bt. r A. Palmer Bt. r J. Haggerstone Bt. r A. A. Hood Bt r Tas Whitehead, Bt. r E. Gooch, Bt. r J. Rowley, Bt. r T. Paine r E. Antrobus E. Saunders r E. G. Moon, Bt. r T. Brandreth, Bt. r G. Bonham r H. Doulton r A. Fletcher, Bt. r M. Hicks-Beach r J. Kitson, Bt. r W. Wortley, Bt. r G. Armytage, Bt. r J. Walker, Bt. r F. Milbank, Bt. And Most of the Members of Parliament. The Royal Parks, Hyde Park, Battersea Park, Myatt’s Fields, Dulwich College, Houses of Parliament, Temple Gardens, Royal Courts of Justice, London County Council. Russian MinijBfc^Foreign Affairs. Botanic Gardens: — Graham’s Town, Utrecht, Calci San Francisco, La Crosse Bergen Observatory, Dublin, Edinburgh, J Singapore, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Adelaide, e, Birmingham, Ceylon, Jardin des Plantes, d many others. „ A H. CANNELL, Sen, H. CANNELL, Jun, R. CANNELL, E. CANNELL H. CANNELL & SONS, Swanley, Kent. Dear Sir, We have ventured to send you a list of public and other well-known establish- ments and institutions in various parts of the world we supply ; and from the fact of us having such a large establishment, and exclusively horticultural, of the highest order, and in the best spot in England (300 acres), we can serve you in all probability better than any other firm — Seeds certainly so. We should have much pleasure in hearing from you. We only need a trial order to gain your confidence and recommendations. H.M. THE QUEEN. H II. II. THE PRINCE OF WALES. H R H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. H M THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. H.M. THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA. II M. THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. H.M. THE SULTAN OF TURKEY. H I M THE EMPRESS EUGENIE. H.S.II. THE DUKE OF TECK. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES AND BOTANIC GARDENS. Royal Botanic Gardens, Regent’s Park. Royal Gardens, Kew. Royal Horticultural Society, Chiswick. Dr’ A. F. Bataline, Botanic Gardens, St. Petersburg. W. G. C. Benmelburg, lisq., New Zealand Farmera’ Associa- tion, Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr. II. J. Clmhvin, Botanic Gardens, Cape Town. Mr. J. Craig, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada. Mr. B. II. Skilton, Public Gardens, Ajmere, India. Mr. J. C. Smith, Curator, Botanic Gardens, Graaff Reinet, Cape of Good Hope. II. Trincn, Esq., Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Ceylon. Mr. J. A. Pettigrew, Superintendent, Lincoln Park, Chicago, U.S.A. „ . , H. Ridley, Esq., Superintendent, Government Horticultural Gardens, Lucknow, India. H. W. Ridley, Esq., Superintendent, Government Horti- cultural Gardens, Singapore, Straits Settlements. Mr. W. A. Kennedy, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Gardens, Dar- jeeling, India. Mr. J. Lorge, Chef de Culture, Zette, bei Brussels. Mr. G. Longley, Curator, Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Mr. J. Gray, Botanic Gardens, St. Lucia, West Indies. M. Holtz, Esq., Curator, Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, Australia. Mr. B. S. James, Curator, Public Gardens, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. Mr. P. Douand, Inspecteur d’Horticulteur, Pornic (Loire Inferieure), France. W.tFox, Esq., Superintendent, Botanic Gardens, Singapore. Mr.Vw. Fawcett, Director of Public Gardens, Gordon Town, 1P.O-, Jamaica. H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY. H.R.II. THE CROWN PRINCE OF DENMARK. HI. II. THE PRINCESS CONSTANTINE OF RUSSIA. II.S.II. THE PRINCE VICTOR OF IIOHENLOHE. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF SIAM. H.H. PRINCE JOSEPH OF ARENBERG. H.I.H. THE PRINCE OF MESTCHERSKY. H.RH. THE PRINCESS L. SAPIEHA. H.R.H. THE PRINCESS DE MONACO. H.M. THE SULTAN OF JEHORE. Mr. C. F. W. Gentemann, Quincy Winter Garden, Quincy, Illinois, U.S.A. Mr. W. F. Macpherson, Inspector of Lands, Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia. Mr. A. A. McNab, Land Office, Invercargill, New Zealand. II. C. Mittcr, Esq., Institute of Horticulture, 69, Gun Foundry Road, Gos-ipore, India. Mr. E. Tidmarsli, Botanic Gardens, Grahamstowu, South Africa. Mr. A. Fict, Botanic Gardens, Groningen. Mr. T. K. Budde, Potauie Gardens, Utrecbt. Mr. I). Dewar, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow. Mr. E. Lynch, Cambridge. Mr. Moore, Glasnevin, Dublin. The Observatory, Bergen, Norway. Mr. J. Jadoul, Public Parks and Squares, Lille, France. PARKS. Mr. ,T. Berry, Superintendent, Connaught Park, Dover. Mr. W. Brown, Superintendent, Hyde Park, W. Mr. J. Lawrence, Superintendent, West Ham Park, E. Mr. Melville, Finsbury Park. Mr. Brooks, Halifax Park. L. C. C., Battersea Park. L. C. C., Myatt’s Fields. Mr. Graham, Hampton Court. Sheerness Local Board. Brighton Pavilion Gardens. CORPORATIONS. Cheltenham, Mr. J. Hall, Surveyor. Sunderland, Mr. Hall, Head Gardener, Mowbray Park. Mr. J. Carline, Board of Works, ltushey Green, Catford, S.E. Gravesend, Mr. Gould, Surveyor. 2 HOMES. Holloway Sanatorium. Mr. M. P. Cotter, Children’s Home, Cabra, Dublin. St. Michael’s Home, Axbridge, Somerset. The Rev. Mother, St. Joseph’s Convalescent Home, Bourne- mouth. Gordon Boys’ Home, Chobham, Woking, Lient.-Col. J. B. Walker. Convalescent Home, Parkwood, Swanley, S.O., Mr. Searing. Kettlewell Convalescent Home, Swanley Junction, S.O., Mr. Sparks. Buxton Hydropnthic Establishment, Buxton, Derby, Miss M. E. Davies. Homes for Orphans, Swanley and Farniugham. CONVENTS. Graustown Convent, Foulks Mill, New Ross. Bro. J. McElligott, St. Mary’s, Tallaght, Dublin. Sisters of Mercy, Tullamore, King’s County, Ireland. Sister Xavier. Magdalen College, Asylum Road, Galw'ay. Sister Aloysius, Convent of Mercy, Mohill, County Leitrim. Sister M. P. Cantwell, Presentation Convent, Mullingar. Sister M. A. Donohoe, Convent, Bagnalstown. Miss M. A. Doyle, Convent, Carlow. Father Cadock, O.S.B., Llanthony Abbey, Abergavenny. SCHOOLS, &c. II. Burgess, Esq. (Clerk), South MetroDolitan Schools, Sutton, Surrey. Mr. J. Deeley, Fortescue College, Radstock. Mr. R. Douglas, The School, Malvern Link. W. Etherington, Esq., British Schools, Reigate. Jesus College, Cambridge, Mr. A. M. Gray, Steward. Mr. R. J. Clark. South Ormesby School, Alford, Lincolnshire. Miss Cooper, South College, Elgin. Mr. G. Crissfield, The School, Stone Street, near Sevenoaks. Mr. J. T. Dale, Endowed School, Welling, Kent. Mr. T. M. Brown, Morden College, Blackheath. Mr. J. T. Brown, Boys’ School, Crayford, Kent. Rev. Chas. Brown, Training College, Carmarthen. Lord Weymouth s Grammar School, Warminster. Dr Bennett, Pelican House College, Grove Park. S.E. J. O Benttler, Esq., County School, Wellington, Somerset. Mr. E. Grading, The Schools, Wootton, Isle of Wight. G. Briars, Esq., British Schools, Thame, Uxon. J. P. Way, Esq., The School, Warwick. Board School, Clifton-on-Teme, Worcester, Mr. II. West. Grammar School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Rev. J. Williams. W- B. Lowe, Esq., Stranraer School, Wickham, near Farnham. Corpus Christi College, Oxford, Mr. E. Moody. Jesus College, Cambridge. J. C. Watt, Esq. Dulwich College, Dulwich, S.E., T. Watcliurst, Esq. Mr. J. llanne, Wesleyan School, Longton. Staffs. Mr. R, llardie, Abrrcorn School House, Wiuchburgh, N.R. Mr. F. Jackson, Grammar School, Kirkburton, near Hudders- field. J. Jeffery, Esq., College School, Epsom. Mr. L. H. Bailey, The Cornell University College of Agri- culture, Ithaca, New York. HOSPITALS, &c. Metropolitan Asylums Hospital South Darenth. Miss Cannell, Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot. Dr. Chaplin, Infirmary House, Kildare. St. Andrew's Hospital, Northampton, Mr. J. Godfrey. Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth, Mrs. Harrison. Mr. J. H. Butterworth, Hospital for Insane, Parramatta, N.S.W.. Australia. Dr. Hitchin, C.M.S.. Hangchow Hospital, Shanghai, China. CLUBS. Mr. G. T. Copper, New Club, Brighton. T. Dadford, Esq., Conservative Club, Northampton G. Wiffen, Esq., Conservative Club, Sudbury, Suffolk. S. F. Mann, Esq., Ballarat Club, Victoria, Australia. ASYLUMS. Mr. M. S. Crabbe, Thorpe Asylum, Norwich. Suffolk County Asylum, Melton, Woodbridge, Mr. W. Eager. Borough Asylum, Leicester, Dr. Finch. Middlesex County Asylum, Upper Tooting, C. Gallagher, Esq. (Clerk). District Lunatic Asylum, Cork, W. B. McNamara, Esq. County Asylum, Halton, Warwick, A. Miller, Esq. The Asylum, Elgin, N.B., Mr. J. Rankin. County Asylum, RainhiH, near Prescot, Mr. J. Wiglesworth. A. W. Horsholt, Esq., State Iusaue Asylum, Stockton, California. Mr. F. J. King, Lunatic Asylum, Seacliff, Otago, New Zealand. WORKHOUSES, &e. Mr. J. Ilorril, Union, Havant, Hants. Mr. C. A. Jessop, Workhouse Master, Mildenliall, Snffolk. Mr. R. W. H. Poynton, Master, Medway Workhouse, Chatham. Mr. R. Thompson, Master, Workhouse, Loughlinstown, Dublin. Edinburgh City Poor House, Mr. W. Bennett, Craiglockliart, Slateford. The Union, Chester-le-Street, Mr. A. Aikman. The Workhouse (Sister M. Austin), Galway. Master of Union (Mr. T. II. Barnby), Wantage. Mr. P. Clancy, Union, Ennistymon. Mr. J. Curdy, Workhouse, Londonderry. Mr. J. Gane, The Union, Chippenham. Mr. Girling, Union, Gressenhall, East Dereham. Mr. J. Warly, Stow Union, Onehouse, Stowmarket. Hartford Union. CEMETERIES. The Cemetery, Shooter's Hill, S.E., Mr. G. Dean. The Cemetery, Boness, N.B., Mr. A. Kedgley. The Cemetery, Weymouth. Mr. B. Kingman, The Lodge. Paddington Cemetery Company, II. Cecil, Esq. (Clerk), Vestry Hall, Paddington Green, W. The Cemetery, Coventry, Mr. E. Clements. The Cemetery, Tonbridge, Mr. G. Corke, The Lodge. Corporation Cemetery (Mr. W. Daniels), Crow Nest Park, Dewsbuiy. Batlev Burial Board, Mr. W. II. Atkinson, Cemetery Lodge, Batley. Mr. W. Bloomfield, Cemetery, Rothesay Road, Luton. Cemetery Company (Mr. A. Brommage, Secretary), Wolver- hampton. Mr. AV. Buttrum, The Cemetery, Colchester. Mr. ,T. Stubbs, Islington Cemetery', East Finchley, N. Plumstead Cemetery, AVickJiam Lane, Welling, Mr. J. Twitchen. Mr. J. G. Barker, Forest Hill Cemetery, Jamaica Plain, Mass., U.S.A. Mr. AVitty, Nunhead. PRISONS, POLICE COURTS, INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS. Mr. II. Watson, Assistant Government Inspector of Jails, Calcutta, India. Colonel Campbell, II. M. Prison, Perth. O. Le Court, Esq., City Police Court, Manchester. Clifton Industrial School, Bristol, Mr. F. L. Lord, Supepiov tendent. St. Vincent's Industrial School, Hartford, Mr. C. D. Meliegan. ; ^ome arid <£ee. is our advertising heading, aud we have never heard of anyone who lias come to see but what they have always expressed their 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 procuring “ Perfect Seeds ” (our 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 he good growth, too often is it forgotten that, beyond giving good germination, seeds play an important pnrt 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 character 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, three, 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, he 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, aud then collapses. The moral of this is grow only good and, so far as possible, fresh seed.”— A. D. We grow nearly all onr 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 our foremen to have the best, even to the commonest annuals. Many are so improved that some families are so very different and snperior to those produced at the cheapest markets, and retailed by persons that 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 c limate and soil in Europe for producing them. The result is that the strains are better and the seeds arc 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. I Mr. E. CHOPPING, Chairman. Mr. H. HEWITT, Vice-Chairman Of Milton, near Sittingbourne. For fuUyfFarticulars see next page ■MH ST'S k Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. wwwmig vimmmm.&t, m i@ii TTAVK great pleasure in sending dll their esteemed Customers a Catalogue for the current year, and at the same time wish to sincerely thank them for their preference towards us. V/e need not here eulogise our Kentish Seeds, but simply state, owing to the satisfaction they invariably give, we last year received 2,000 more orders than the previous. As contrary as the past summer was to the growth of plants, ive are pleased to state our Stock is in a splendid condition, the strains and varieties being most pure. At sics of the largest Exhibitions held in London last year we exhibited the largest and most complete collections of Vegetables and Fruit, and on every occasion we were awarded the highest honours. They proved most interesting to all beholders, and claimed great attention in consequence of their importance on the future production of the garden. We herewith append reports from the Gardening (Press : — /I ( CANNELLS GOLDEN SEEDS REIGN SUPREME /^ n 5 F °Rd GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE, September 30th, 1893. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swnnley and Eynsford, staged an “excellent” collection of Vegetables, including almost all kinds now in season. Onions, nice clean samples — Aiha Craig , Cannells' Globe. Anglo Spanish, Improved M'roxton , Housham Carl- Hero, and several others. Their nice young Cabbage Earliest of All, Leeks, Marrows, Savoys, Red Cabbage, Autumn Cauliflower, Cannells’ Intermediate Carrots, Improved Shorthorn, Cannells’ Improved Nantes, Beet, Turnips, Parsnips, Sulsafv, Beans (Runner and French), Tomatoes, Peas. Artichokes, Stachy’s Tuberifera, Potato Onions, Garlic, and Shallots, were included. Brussels Sprouts, Cannells’ Matchless, ware very early and in capital condition, having Sprouts ready for the table on steins two feet high ; also a collection of Potatoes, good size and quality, together with about forty dishes of Apples. Silver Knightian Medal was awarded. — Royal Horticultural Society's Committee Meeting. JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, September 28th, 1893. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons had a very extensive exhibit of Vegetables and Fruit, the whole comprising a hundred dishes, only some of the vegetable “dishes” would about till a bushel basket. /Carliest of Alt Cabbage was represented by neat compact heads, nnd London Coleworts were flue. Leeks were blanched to the extent of !) or 10 inches, and robust plants of Brussels Sprouts were crowded with firm knobs. Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, and most other Vegetables in season were included in this representative collection, and a silver-gilt medal unanimously recommended. — Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, Drill Hall, September 2(i(A, 1893. f f 1 ■ I LIST OF NEW AND IMPROVED VEGETABLES FOR 1894. Jl UU8.VMCM AKTIUHOKB, Willi' IS oiyi.nMw. CHOU DE BEDFORD Artichoke, Jerusalem, White Skinned— The tubers have a clear white skill instead of the reddish tint of the old variety. They arc 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. Price 5*. per peck of 14 lbs. ChOU do Bedford — A distinct new hardy vegetable between Chou de Biirghley and Couve Tronrhuda y or Portugese Cabbage, but entirely different from cither. The form and appearance is very beantifnl and striking, and at once impresses the observer as possessing excellent tabic, qualities. Light green colour, with the exception of the broad fleshy stalks and mid-ribs of the leaves, which are pure white, and which, twisting and curling round, form a large solid white heart, the flavour, when cooked, being very rich arid delicate, and free from the rankness attending most of the cabbage tribe, whilst the plant tiuito hardy and can be sown and grown either for autumn, winter, or spiing use ; will withstand the cold and variable winter entirely unprotected; a distinct and useful new vegetable! the flavour of which is approved by many in preference even to that of a young cauliflower. Sow in April and May for autumn and winter, and in August and September for spring use. Price, in sealed packets, is. Cabbag*0, Earliest of All — Strongly recommended as the very beet in cultivation for spring sowing. There is no waste with it, the heads being compact and neat in their growth. It can, therefore, be planted close in the rows. The quality is delicious, being tender and marrow-like. If or sowing in succession it is most useful. Per pkt., Is. MELON, DUCHESS OF YORK. CUCdJIUER, BLAIR'S PROLIFIC. Cucumber, Blair's Prolific — Raised by Mr. Blair, of Trentham Gardens, who describes it thus: — “A handsome variety, the result of a cross between Lockie’s Perfection and Royal Windsor. The fruit are borne in great profusion, of a deep green colour, and heavily bloomed: of a beautiful symmetrical shape, with no neck, and grows longer than Rockies Perfection A valuable variety for either summer or winter cultivation.” Brice 2s. per pkt. Cucumber Triumph — The result of a cross between Long Ridge and Telegraph, and is the largest hardy variety in commerce ; an abundant cropper. Oue small plant has been known to produce over 24 fruits, many of them 20 to 23 inches in length. Bcr pkt., Is. 0 d. Melon, Trevoux Prolific— a new Cuuteloup Melon, awarded a Silver Medal by the Horticultural Society of the Rhone. The flesh is of a line scarlet colour, very melting, and of delicious flavour and perfume. The fruit is of good size, very solid (very few seeds), with extremely thin skin, which is of a golden colour. It is very productive. Rer pkt., Is. MELON, DUCHESS OF YORK. Raised by Mr. McIntyre, Darlington, and will take a leading place on the fable as well as an exhibition variety. It has already made iis mark as a prizetaker, having gained three first prizes this last season at VoTk, Newcastle, and Treutliam. against large competition of other lending kinds. The raiser gives the following description of its merits: “The Duchess of York is a cross between Best of All and Hero of I.ockinqe ; fruit medium size, white-fleshed, colour golden, and beautifully netted; sow freely, of robust constitution, thiols In the flesh, and of a delieions flavour.” Per pkt., 2s. ( v ) A I ONION, INWOOD FAVOURITE. Onion, Inwood F MVOUritG This splendid new Onion, raised by Mr T. Wilkins, Gardener to Lady Theodora Guest, was sent out last Spring, and has been much admired. It is a cross between Roush am Park and Sutton's 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 two pounds in weight; it is, therefore, on account of its great size and tine form one of the best Exhibition sorts vet introduced. 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. It has been awarded several certificates at important Shows. Price, per packet, Is. Onion, Sandy Prize White Spanish — Out of upwards of 00 varieties of Onions from all the best sources tried by the Royal Horticultural Society, this, with another Onion, only was selected and recommended as the best of the White Spanish type. There is no other Onion which combines size with so many useful qualities as the well tried true White Spanish Onion, which is every year becoming more difficult to obtain true. 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. All the seed we offer is warranted from the largest selected bulbs. Price, in scaled pucket, Is. SADOV PRIZE. Onion, 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 olidity, and will give a greater weight of pioducc than all other spring onions, and if sown in the open early in the spring very' large bulbs enn be grown. Price, in sealed packets, Is. ( vi ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. / \S\S\S\S\S V \ Pea, Censor-^artw /'»« AWm hy the R.H.S. A deep green wrinkled marrow, height 3 feet, producing most profusely large, deep green, well-filled, pointed pods; peas large, and of the most exquisite flavour; fine, robust grower; a most desirable variety. In sealed half-pint pkts., 2s. C d. nv e,.n 6a \, C ° nU P drUm T'7 T i. iS , i3 a , grttn<1 mediuni and late wrinkled marrow Pea of robust habit and growth, extremely prolific either for garden endtir m tUrC “ *5®."? 7 ft- higl^ when comparatively old it returns its flavour when other sorts would be unfit for table. The Pea is targeted pods are long and well filled, livsoaled pint pkts., 5s. Pea, Celebrity— A main crop wrinkled marrow, 6 ft. high, and somewhat after the form of Forty-fold, having the best qualities of that avounte; similar in flavour and extremely productive, but with finer pods. For appearance, flavour, and cropping, we can confidently reomimend it, these being qualities which render it particularly suitable for market purposes as well as for the best private gardens. Price per half-pint, Is. 6 d. Pea, Critic-Awarded highest marks in the Chiswick Trials of the Royal Horticultural Society. A green wrinkled marrow, growing H ft high, and producing a profusion of well-filled deep green pods. The peas are large, of the finest quality, and retain their beautiful colour when cooked. A choice second-early kind. Per sealed quarter- pint pkts., 2s. Gd. Pea, Barnet Hero— All excellent variety, growing to a height of 3* ft., 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 beautiful dark green, and of the sweetest flavour ; one of the best that can be grown for a main crop. Per pint, Is. Gd. Savoy Cabbag'e, Ormskirk Late Green— It is of large size and very handsome shape, very hardy, and being late, comes Into market when other sorts are over, and after a severe winter is often the only vegetable of its class in good condition. The heart is green in colour, and the outer leaves, being much darker, contrast beautifully. Per pkt., Is. Scarlet Runner Bean, Hill’s Prize -It is undoubtedly the finest of all the race; a grand exhibition variety, a great cropper, and bears very long, beautifully shaped, very fleshy pods. It is a true Scarlet Runner, and is not crossed with a white seeded kind. Awarded a First-Class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society. In sealed pkts., Is. Gd. each. Tomato, Dunedin Favourite— We cannot give a better description of it than that which appeared in the Gardener’s Chronicle, which was ns follows 1 ‘ Among fifteen variet.es, Dunedin Favourite was the earliest to ripen, and the first fruits were as perfectly symmetrical as those that followed. The flesh is particularly rich, and contains but few seeds ; the colour is a very attractive combination of deep scarlet and crimson ; the skin 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.” Per pkt., Is. Tomato, Ladybird— A splendid setting variety, beautiful glossy scarlet colour, fruit medium and uniform in size, delicious flavour, and very prolific. Certainly the best cropping variety ever raised. We had part of a house of it last year, and it was in our opinion one of the best in cultivation Per pkt., Is. CANNELLS’ NEW POTATOES. EARLY VARIETY. Eynsford Mammoth (Cannells )-Being aware of the wonderful perfection the Potato ha. reached, it seems hopeless to expect anything better or superior to those wo already possess; however, it has been our good fortune, after several years of scientific crossing and re-crossing, to obtain a better variety-a seedling, which we have named as above, Eynsford Mammoth. It has four most essential and important points for a variety to become a general favourite and largely grown, viz.:-lst, dwarf haulm; 2nd, disease resisting; 3rd, a tremendous cropper; and 4th, good cooking and table qualities. At a dinner held by the Eynsford Horticultural Society two years since, each member brought a dish of different varieties iu a boiled condition to be tested and tasted, this kind being in competition also, and although some 3G varieties were staged, including many of the newest and best old leading sorts Eynsford Mammoth came off victorious by two points. Per 7 lbs., 3s. Gd. ; per 14 lbs., 6s. LATE MAIN CROP VARIETY. Our Boy (Cannells )— This variety is also a seedling of our own raising, and somewhat resembling Eynsford Mammoth, only it is a later variety more Derfect form, verv shallow evp.fl. fmd mpiiinm ci-ro . _ i* . . . . .. . . ' " ° 4 womuuug nynsjora mammotn, only it is a later variety, of a more perfect form, very shallow eyes, and of medium size; a heavy cropper, and decidedly a disease-resisting variety. Its cooking qualities are all that can be desired and good for a main crop. Our sole aim in crossing and re-selecting is to produce varieties possessing the best cooking and exhibition points combined, and in this Our Boy, we are of opinion, has a grand future before it, good in all points that constitute a Potato the public requires. fc^Per 7 lbs., 3s. ; 14 lbs., 5s. ‘ H POTATOES. Bedfordshire Hero The needed Kidney— a very fine large white main-crop Kidney very productive, of good quality. The first prize for the best white Kidney Potato ,n the Market Gardeners’ Class at the Sandy -w in 1890 was awarded for this variety, and again awarded first prize iu 1891 Per peck, 3s, 1 Boston Q.Q. (Quantity and Quality>-A second early handsome white round variety of Regent type ; heavy cropper, tubers of large even size i in finely netted, sha low eyes, perfect balls of flour when cooked. Haulm medium height ; a grand variety to succeed the first early Kidneys Per lb 1*. ; 7 lbs., for bs. : 14 lbs., 10s. Gd. J * ( vii ) , v Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. r v/ w/ 'w’ \y Canon— Pwttif haulm, lfi£vy cropper, good for exhibition, white Kidney ; an improvement on Chancellor. Ter peek, 3s. Cd. Iforti teher's intermediate between the parents; the flesh firm, yet floury, partaking more of the Hyatt’s flavour than Sharpe’s Uctor, which .t precedes in ripening Early Latton has a very short top, but produces in advance of all other varieties an enormous quantity of good, large, cven-smbd tubers which lift well together, rendering it the most useful early sort produced, both for the garden, border, frame, or early market work. 1 er peek, 4s. G d. Jeanie Deans — Resembling ill form the Victoria, a forward second-early of finest cooking qualities, dry, firm, floury, and of finest flavour disease resisting, l’er lb., Is. Lady Fife— A beautiful Potato of flatfish round form, tubers large but never course, cooks white and floury, heavy cropper; a forward second- early, free from disease. Per peck, 3s. Lady Frances— A forward second-early, fine round form, few and shallow eyes, good cooking qualities ; disease resisting. Per lb., Is. Laxton's Perfection. Per peck, 8s. 6d. Laxton’s Reward — A good all-round Potato of excellent quality, a handsome round seedling from Scotch Champion crossed by Magnum BoiUlm, but having the good quality and more of the characteristics of the Champion, without the deep eyes of that variety ; withstands the disease, and will keep and cat well until the following year. This Potato is fast making its way amongst the large number of new varieties which have been recontly Introduced. Per peck, 8s. Model — White-round, of good form. Per peck, 4s. Paul’s Round White.— A seedling from Ashleaf, crossed with Schoolmaster. A round Potato, ripening a fortnight earlier than Schoolmaster, slightly more refined in shape, and a far better cooker ; a heavy cropper. Received an Award of Merit at Chiswick. Per peck, 8s. 6rf. Prodigious. One of the heaviest cropping varieties, of the highest quality and remarkably free from disease; a heavy oblong white tuber. 7 lbs., 2s. G d The General. This new variety is a very prolific, good, disease-resisting, and high quality handsome round potato, raised from the Scotch Champion crossed by the Magnum Bnmim. It possesses all the good qualities of both its parents, the haulm being vigorous and woody, but not lanky, enabling the plant to resist the disease equally with the Magnum Bonttm. It is also a great producer, the tubers, which are of the largest size, round sometimes slightly flattened, and with shallow eyes, are very handsome, and produced in immense clusters close round the stem, and although very numerous are even sized and with few chats, and the crop is more easily lifted than that of the Magnum, The colour of the skin and flesh of the tuber is clear white, and the quality excelleut, floury, yet firm, and superior to that of either parent. I.axtons say they loo upon this potato as likely to become a most useful and reliable favourite for main crop, winter, and spring consumption, suitable for field and garden culture, whilst its handsome form renders it one of the best round show potatoes yet produced. Price Is. per lb. The Gentleman. — Large kidnby shaped, rough skinned, few and shallow eyes; late; a good keeper and cropper, and of superb quality. Per H lb*., Triumph.- - A main crop, white rough skin, pebble shaped; good cooking kind ; very productive. Per H lbs., 3s. Victorious. — First Class Certificate at the Grand National Vegetable Conference at Chiswick, September, 1889, awarded for quality after being cooked and tried. A seedling from the White Skinned Beauty of lle.bron crossed with Myatt s Prolific As/deaJ, and combines the fine qualities of both, being in many respects intermediate between these two high quality and useful sorts. In shape it is a flattish oval, very large and handsome, eyes few and shallow, with a smooth surface, but Av hen fully ripe the skin is rough ; the flesh fit in yet floury, and of a light sulphur tinge, combining the good and nutritious quality of the Ashleaf with the more floury texture and the productiveness of the Beauty of Hebron. As an exhibition potato it is Al, and following the Ashleaf it will be welcomed as a first-rate all round sort for snccession both for garden and market culture ; haulm moderate. Per peck, 3s. (id. THE GARDEN, 18th November, 1893. Messrs If. Caimcll & Sons, Swanley. staged 70 dishes of Potatoes, having well-known kinds and a few of recent introduction thft best dishes bciim Edtgcutr Purple, Peach Warn, The. Dean, Our Boy (very large), several seedlings, and Eynsjortl Mammoth— rather coarse, but stated to JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, 10th November, 1893. Messrs. IL Canuell & Sons sent a large collection of Potatoes, clean, well-grown tubers, that deserved the Silver Medal awarded. One specimen of Potato weighed 3} lbs., .) m. lon.^. GARDENERS ' MAGAZINE, 18th November, 1893. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley and Evnsford, sent a large collection of Potatoes, all clean and fine tubers ; some ,0 dishes. THE GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE, 18th November, 1893. FRUI1 AND VEGETABl E COMMITTEE, R.H'.S. — The only award made by this Committee was that of a Silver Medal to Messrs. 11. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, for a grand exhibit of Potatoes. ( viii ) i : ~~ — Cannell & Sons' Complete Seed Guide. WE CAN ALSO SUPPLY THE Bean, Hurst’s Monarch Runner Beet, Brydon’s Exhibition „ Frisby’s Excelsior „ Middleton Park Favourite „ Pragnell’s Exhibition Veiteh’s Improved Black „ Veiteh’s Superb Red Borecole, Dobble’s Selected Green Curled Broccoli; The Missing Link Brussels Sprouts, Gilbert’s King • „ „ Veitch’s Exhibition Cabbage, Christmas Drumhead ■ „ Dark Red Pointed Head „ Gilbert’s Universal Savoy „ Warner’s Drumhead UNDERMENTIONED. FULL PARTICULARS Cauliflower, The Monarch Celery, Clayworth Prize „ Sutton’s White Gem „ MeHattie’s Prizetaker, Red Cucumber, Covent Garden Favourite Lettuce, McHattie’s Giant Cabbage „ Tender and True Cabbage Melon, Beauty of Wordsley „ Guide of Stourbridge „ La Favourite „ Sion House „ Sutton’s A1 „ Triumph „ Yorkshire Favourite Onion Cranston’s Excelsior AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. Onion, Royal Jubilee „ Somerset „ The Lord Keeper Parsnip, Dobbie’s Selected „ Guernsey Marrow „ Lisbonnais Parsley, Hurst’s Improved Moss-Curled „ The Specialite Pea, Duke of York „ Goliath Spinach, Long-Standing Prickly Tomato, Empress of India „ Sunset Turnip, Long White Market Horn THE CHAMPION VEGETABLE GROWERS’ SASH. On August, the 9th, as early as 3 o’clock a.m., the Eynsford Vegetable Growers were about selecting from each member the 12 best dislios got ready over night for the great contest of 1 the day, and every one gave them great praise for their selection, (-• and the energetic working by which they brought up their pro- ductions. Miltou-by-Sittingbourne, who ran them disagreeably close the previous year — a real neck-and-neck contest — must have been about even earlier, for they were there iu good time, every dish lovely and fresh ; and as the time approached the excitement grew higher and more intense, for during the year the Eynsfordians were frequently reminded that the Mil- tonians would not only take the money, but also the great and valuable trophy they set such value on. Some at Eynsford, it is said, had even bought their seeds from a firm of the supposed greatest repute, and clandestinely intended showing them as coming from Cannells’ seeds on purpose to win, had they been fit ; but, strange to say, iu neither instance did these two worthies even come up to their usual standard, and did comparatively nothing, so it both shows that such seed was actually not so good, and this kind of work deceived them. The seven collections were got to the show grounds. Expectation became much more exciting. The highly-coloured belt was conspicuously displayed on the person of Mr. Wellard, secretary of last year’s winning society. Some suggested that was in consequence of the land of its adoption, and others that they anticipated its departure to another region. The various collections were at last arranged, and the qualities of all severely criticised. As they made their appear- ance, each was compared with its rivals, and the various points of excellence freely commented on. Eynsford and Milton were t evidently the contesting parties for the victory. The season was bad, " and it was most difficult to get good, clean, crisp, vegetables, particularly peas and cauliflowers, and those who had these varieties declared they ought to count double points in a season like last year. Instantly the judges made tneir appearance, the tent was cleared and closed ; some who were highly concerned walked as hard as they could, others were content to accept their fate as cheerfully as could be expected under the circumstances, but showed unmistakable signs of anxiety. One looker-on said the belt ( V , i was a cruel instrument ; however, it was worn np till the last moment of time arrived, then it was reluctantly and slowly laid on the last year’s winner’s collection, to be taken up by the next victor. After half an hour’s suspense for the verdict — some declared it painful — at last the decision was posted np, and the Miltonians hailed it with a hearty cheer. Immediately all the principal actors were ushered into the luncheon tent to allay both pain and pleasure. After grace was pronounced, it was delightful to see the sharpness of appetite all round ; the early rising, the activity, the lovely pure air of one of the finest and most beautiful open spaces between some of the noblest specimens of timber, and the scenery of a real old nobleman’s park, had the most invigorating effect on both the iuuer man and the mind that I ever remember to have witnessed ; even the weak and ailing all ate and drank most heartily, and in a heat of the sun of above a hundred degrees. The Chairman (Mr. Abbott, gardener to Sir William Hart Dyke) rose to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Sir William for lending the park. Mr. Cannkli., in seconding, regrettod Sir William’s inability to be present, and hoped there would never be another ITome Rule Hill to interfere with the production of mother soil. The Chairman alluded to the chief object of the day — Mr. Cannell’s magnificent prize and belt to the winner of the first prize for the twelve best dishes of vegetables, commenting on their excellence, and regretting that his society, who had been so proud of it during the past year, should now have to yield it up to the superior productions from Milton. The contest was a long, strong, and narrow ono. Three points carried in carrots mude it absolutely justifiable, as sorry as he, as chairman of the Eynsford Society, was to lose the belt and honour, he knew its justification, and he should lose no time or opportunity of doing Ids best, and he was quite sure the Eynsfordians would do likewise, to bring it back to its native parish next year. He proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Cauuell for this prize, and also for instituting the belt, as it was a great stimulant to good vegetable growing. Mr. Cannkli. replied, and said he was delighted to see such a sharp and friendly contest. Milton lust year, when they only s ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. lost by six points, showed such evidence of being masters of vegetable culture that, much ns he regretted losing sight of the belt during the year, he was not at all surprised ; aud in the absence of Sir William, Mr. Cannell invested Mr. E. Chopping with the mag- nificent distinction, feeling sure he would preserve it, and deliver it up to the next winner at their show during the ensuing year. He hoped this trophy would stimulate them to stronger efforts, and that more pressure would be brought to bear on the members of the various societies, so as to carry the cultivation of vegetables to a higher standard of excellence, and also to more fully appreciate their value for the sustenance of mankind than had yet beeu practised. Mr. Chopping assured all present that he felt this a great honour, which the Milton Society had worked and fought hard to gain ; assuring the donor it would be highly valued, and next year it should be laid on the Milton collection iutact for whoever were then the lucky winners to take it up aud wear. (Applause.) The Chairman, on again rising, said there was one other very important toast he had to propose : that was “ The Health of the Chairman and Secretary of the victorious Milton Society.” This was heartily responded to. One more toast the Chairman said he must propose : that was “ The Non-Suecessful Competitors and the Visitors.” Mr. Reeves responded on behalf of Foots Cray Society. He said they were defeated, but not disheartened; they had heard rnnch and learnt a good deal, and should return home determined to do whatever lay in their power, not only to get the prize, but the belt also ; for nothing, in his mind, was better to see on a dinner-table than a good supply of vegetables well grown and cooked. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Cornwall, who replied on behalf of the visitors, said he was the secretary of the Tunbridge Wells Society; ho and 50 members of that society had great pleasure in being there that day. They had beeu to see Mr. Canncll’s Nursery and Seed Farm. Surprise had met them at every turn. The exhibition of vegetables in the tent was splendid, and he was quite delighted to see such manifestations of good feeling. Ilis friends already had had a formal meeting outside ; they had determined to compete, and, if possible, to carry off that flag next year. (Hear, hear.) He had never seen better feeling displayed amongst those in sharp competition. He hoped soon to see horticultural societies through- out the county have one head centre to arrange the dates of shows, and thought it would be a good thing if all county societies had one head central meeting place ; all associations would thus be brought iuto unison with each other ; great good would be sure to rise out of it, such as selecting all the best dishes, and thereby challenging other counties. He wished to thank one and all most cordially, and he hoped at no distant date to see them at Tunbridge Wells, when they would reciprocate their kindness and good feeling. (Loud applause.) The Champion, fully belted, made a tour through the village, evidently to the intense dismay of the inhabitants, particularly to the wives and families of those who had worked so hard and anticipated so much, of having the boast of the best vegetables in all Kent thus taken away after 10 years of pride and pleasure it was not an easy matter to suppress village feeling. A DEEP DIGGER. THE HIGHEST HONOUR & DISTINCTION A GARDENER CAN ATTAIN. This Prize is expressly ■for bona fide Gentlemen’s Gardeners’ Productions, to benefit his Employer, and also showing the perfection of their Garden. 7TTE offer to Iona fide Gentlemen's Gardeners a valuable MONEY PRIZE, together with a brilliant STAR OF HONOUR, for the best Collection WJ of Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers, to be competed for during the coming season. This Order of Decoration is intended to be worn as an incentive to the best productions by accomplished gardeners, and will certainly be valued and appreciated as an licir-loom. Prizes, 1st J54 For the Best Collection of 12 distinct Vegetables, a » ii 12 Dishes of Fruit, ail distinct. ii ii ii Stand or Box of Cut Flowers, stand to be 3 ft. by 2 ft. For further particulars, see Schedule of the Society where the Competition takes place. 2nd £3 3rd H. CANNELL & SONS’ CHAMPION SASH. Ill TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGE GARDENERS’ SOCIETIES. E also offer a valuable MONEY PRIZE, together with a splendid GOLD-LETTERED SASH, for the Best Collection of 10 distinct Dishes of Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers. In neither offer do we bind those competing to purchase from us, but simply mention as a fact the superiority of our own-grown Kentish Seeds brought ns la9t year 2,000 more orders than the previous one. New customers iind them more productive, better crops, and require less quantity than those they have been accustomed to. We rely on our friends’ preference to our Firm. Prizes, 1st 2nd 3rd ^ or * he Best Collection of 10 distinct Vegetables. n ,i ,i 6 Dishes of Fruit, all distinct. „ „ „ stand of Flowers, stand to be 2 ft. by lift. For further particulars, see Schedule of the Society where the Competition takes place. Our Mr. H. Cannell, Sen., will on the occasion of presenting both Prizes be present, and invite some distinguished personage to invest the fortunate winners with their decorations. The above Prizes will be offered to one or more Selected Horticultural Societies in each County. The Winner of the Star will not be allowed to compete again, nor to assist others. ( x ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide This shows the Champion Collection of Vegetables with which the Milton Society (near Sittingbourne) carried off the £3 and the'Champion Belt from the Eynsford Society on August 15th, 1893. H. CANNELL & SONS hope as many Societies in Kent as can possibly make it convenient will compete at Milton for the Championship of 1894 H. Cannell & Sons Complete apd Illustrated t)ist OF THEIR OWN TRUE HOME-GROWN AND SAVED SEED GROWERS AND MERCHANTS, KENT. gfoanlcg, PRICE \ /" Post Free; Free to Jipteijdijjg Purchasers, -> N * * =* i£\>naforb. * * * w Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide. OUR SUCCESSES]" VEGETABLE GROWING ID TT HRj I UST G- 1893. A SILVER KNIGHTIAN MEDAL FOR A COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, held at the Agricultural Hall, September, 1893. A SILVER MEDAL FOR A COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES exhibited at the Gardening and Forestry Exhibition, Earl’s Court. A SILVER-GILT MEDAL FOR A COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES exhibited at the Royal Aquarium October Chrysanthemum Show. A SILVER MEDAL FOR A COLLECTION OF POTATOES exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society. VEGETABLES GROWN AT EYNSFORD. k rhe very extensive and interesting collection of vegetables which "Messrs Connell and Sous set up both at the Drill Hall on the 2Cth ult. and the following duv at Karl's Court deserves more than a passing notice, because vegetables have not hitherto been regarded as a Swanley speciality, and also because there was no pretence to exhibit these products other than as grown under ordinary culture. The Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Cabbages, Cauliflowers. Tomatoes. &c., were excellent. But it may be pleaded that cultivation is not everything, and that selection of seed stocks is a matter of some importance also. That is a seedsman's view which merits all con- sideration and it is one on which, not only Messrs. Cannell and Sons, but every other seedsman. is entitled to lay full weight. With very few excep- tious the Swanley vegetables did not exhibit any attempt to display mere size Only one lot of Onions were unduly large, but the bulk of the samples served to show what large, firm, enduring bulbs can be got from ordinary culture if the soil be good and the plants well thinned early. Y et, whatsoever may be the keeping or non-keeping properties of the giant show Onions at least all ordinary grown bulbs should keep remarkably well, for seldom have they ripened off earlier or better than this season. I he Wroxtons of the Swanley collection averaging G ozs. to 7 ozs. were perfect, and better could hardly be conceived. A very interesting dish in the collection was Pea Autocrat ; the pods were not large at tins season of the year but very full of Peas literally as green ns grass. Its colour is a strong point in its favour, and we like Peas to be green when so called, and not white as they are so frequently. Not the least value of such a collection of vegetables as that referred to .is found in its reliability. The constant exhibition of varieties or kinds that have been produced under high- c ass conditions of culture naturally misleads, and the 011 -looker as naturally observes, “ 1 can never obtain samples like these in my garden; _ but when lie turns to a collection of ordinarily grown vegetables, he recognises at once their natural characteristics, and is satisfied. I am not at all for assuming that ordinary culture signifies poor or inferior culture. That ispot so. By ordinary culture I mean cropping under such conditions as that samples most suitable for domestic use may be obtained in the greatest abundance and with appreciable profit. The whole of the Messrs. Connell's collection was grown o'n the Eynsford farm literally under field culture, and under conditions less favourable, especially during the recent dry season, than are found in ordinary gardens. That fact renders the exhibit all the more meritorious, because if good vegetables can be so produced, it should he easy for anyone else to have good samples. I have been much surprised to find generally how wonderfully good vegetables have been out iu the open or field allotments. That is if a reliable ^ed stock is procured, there is a good deal of rivalry in these days amongst seedsmen and growers to get the best and immense pains are taken to have them. That is good practice, and the gardening public get the benefit of it. No firm lias a monopoly m this respect, and if I find one gardener believes in one seed house, another has implicit faith in a second, so that it is evident all are now putting into commerce high-class stocks. GARDEN, September 30th, 1893 .— Royal Horticultural Society's Committee Meeting. Messrs II Cannell & Sons. Swanley, occupied a large space, showing a collection of Apples and a large varied collection of \ egeta lies. I lie best dishes' of' Apples were Colonel Vaughan . Start Queen Hero" A^CrX some and Improi tubers . , and some enormous Medal being awarded. ro o~ - j ctt GARDEN, September 30th, 1893,— Earl's Coutt Fruit and Vegetable Shpw. Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, were awarded a Silver Medal for l'’ruit and V egetables. ... — — _ — ■ M ■ 1 Artii. i 7 > . . 1 U i.L... V , , . * ( / ■ mi ivies srs. v>«uucu w - , ~ . GARDENERS’ MAGAZINE, September 30th, 1893.— Royal Horticultural Society's Committee Meeting. Messrs II Cannell & Sons, Swanley and Evnsford, exhibited a large collection of Apples, which showed how well-suited their nurseries a Eynsford are for this fruit,. The examples were throughout above the average in size and very highly coloured. Even more noteworthy wei tlieir collection of Potatoes and miscellaneous Vegetables, for they were alike remarkable for their high quality, the cultural skill that had brought to hear upon them, and the taste with which they were arranged. Conspicuous among the 1 otatoes were Eynsford Mammn.h a large . variety dWar inTLth a heavy cropper, and of excellent quality \ Field Marshal, a red kidney, much brighter ,n colour ha, , others of its class; good cropper Altogether the collection did much credit to the firm, and added materially to the attractions of the meeting (Silver Kmgh ,an Medal . 8 kIul’s Court Kkuit and Veqetahle Snow.-Messrs. II. Cannell & Sons had an excellent collection of Vegetables and bruit, a Silver GARDENERS' MAGAZINE, October 14th, 1893.— National Chrysanthemum Society. Messrs H. Cannell & Sons had an interesting collection of Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Marrow's, Turnips, Leeks, Beans, Musirooms, am Artichokes’, &c., the result of good full culture, and also a collection of Apples and Pears. Silver-Gilt Medal was awarded. JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE, Royal Aquarium, October 12th. 1893. I Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, staged a collection of Apples and a splendid collection of Vegetables. A Silver-Gilt J\ e a awar THE GARDENING WORLD. — National Cnrysanthemum Society, October 14M, 1893. , Messrs H. Cannell & Sons had a large and iustructive collection of Potatoes of wonderful size— Onions, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflowers, i 5 other vegetables— as well as a collection of Apples. A Silver-Gilt Medal awarded. ——A ■ ( 2 ) annell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. A GLOSSARY OR EXPLANATION OF THE BACK OF COVER OF OUR CATALOGUE. ] . First, on the top is our name. From the flattering expressions of joy and satisfaction received from the numerous visitors to our Nurseries (many from the most remote and distant parts of the world) for what we have sent them for many years, we have good evidence that our name and reputation stands high in the estimation of people, and our yearly increase besides proves it is so; and if we venturo to take advantage of personal expressions as those undermentioned, which is of course gratifying to hear, that must be our excuse for repeating them. “ Mr. Cannell, you make my garden and house like dear old England.” “Mr. Cannell, you are in reality the world’s comforter.” “ Mr. Cannell, I lost a lot of money and vexation in getting seeds and plants until I heard of your firm.” “I don’t mind going back to Australia now that I know I shall be able to get all I want from yon and receive your catalogue.” Such are the expressions often heard. 2. F.R. H.S., *H.M.C.A.B., M.S.A. H. Cannell, Sen., has been for many years one of the most active Two Guinea Fellows of the Royal Horticultural Society— many years acting on committee. Here we have every opportunity of seeing, examining, and discussing with the best authorities all the new and rare plants, fruits, vegetables, and appliances from all parts of the world immediately they are exhibited. •Hill.C.A.B. (Honorary Member of the Ccrcle d’Arboriculture of Belgium).— This honour was conferred after the Society visited this country in 1883, making our establishment their first great sight. 2. He is also a Two Guinea Member of the Society of Arts, where all designing, instruments, and papers of the highest scientific information are read and discussed before the most learned men in the world, which gives us splendid opportunities on most valuable questions of the day, especially that alluding to horticulture. 4. We might also mention our name is entered in the record of valuable inventions and discoveries at the British Musenm, as having introduced the system of top heating, which has proved the highest advantage to mankind. 5. Golden Seeds. — The great success of having grown all sorts of seeds ill the warmest and most sunny spot and best adapted soil in England, has proved an immense advantage to the entire world ; and this invaluable discovery has already, and will more and more as years roll on, become of the highest possible importance. Seeds that we used to think could only be grown good in foreign parts, we now put them to the severest test when placed side by side with our “Perfect Seeds,” so much so that, as large as our plaut orders are, our seed orders, by force of real quality, are the largest now. (i. Rising Sun. This indicates that we are favoured with more sun, and, of course, heat and light, that gives riches and life, which is necessary for all crops— thus seeds of the highest colour and plumpness ; and further, they not only possess a golden gloss, which indicates the highest quality, but they afterwards bring gold to the sower, and afterwards a lar^e order hence the Golden Seeds. 7. “Perfect Seeds” is also our registered trade mark, the force and weight of so many testimonials eulogising our own grown seeds. Sending thorn direct from our fields to the sower at a cheap rate, and of a superior quality, forced us, as it were, to protect this, what was formerly thought almost an impossible title ; but the many thousands of proofs have more than justified this assertion, for many have said that our seeds have proved it by their magnificent results all over the world. 8. Our first trade mark, “ Forget-me-not,” will be found on one side. This has brought smiles and pleasure to many hundreds of lovers, and the dearest friends have enclosed it, when corresponding, to show its value. We have been offered £100 for its use, and, of course, refused with thanks. We have no doubt young people will long continue to use it, and may it bring them much joy. 9- The Spade — nil desperandum . — Call a spade a spade and dig deeply with it, not only into the soil, but the same with everything you wish to do well in the garden, and, above all, never despair. ?t *FECT Sff Xto 1IJ.1R.TI3. Wav, tbe Iprtnce of Males. 9 ***6?f NTlSH Grown SEtoS , " 1 bROWN y "uich, the. best the-y JUS ofArt^ !!nd^ScieitrRros A s«k EI in’r th c e he v 0f ‘ft ) ve!1 ' k ? <,wn Swan ley firm, has been awarded a Gold Medal and the First-Class Diploma of the Academv of Art and Science, Brussels, m recognition of his services to horticulture. Mr. Cannell has also been made an honorary member 1 of the institution. ' m IT IS VERY NECESSARY YOU SHOULD SEE THIS. OUR ASTER FIELD. O give an idea of the extent of our seed ied from the Continent, and Ihc last three years all, or nearly all, the seeds are of our own growing. The following report will go far to prove our assertions as Reprinted from the GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. • „ . , .. „ growing— particularly Asters — which do so wonderfully well, yielding seed ermnl to wh.it iv usually supplied from the Continent, and which we guarantee to give more than satisfaction. We have hundred of testimonials praDing onr Asters, being correct: — OUR SEED FARM. ! a some ' vhat ; 1ream y air at a few Asters in pots, sent np from Chiswick to the James Street Drill Hall the other day, Mr II Cannell V£> |E t n TtiV e T r r e d , that i 16 ha V « rand lot just then in bloom at Eynsford, and invited me to go and see them. The invitation wL too slones southwards*?. b ?l de ^ lned ’ and accordingly a few days later I found myself with my energetic host standing out on the side of the hill which of ?he th E J“ ord . v ; a,lc >-’ looking upon what can be truly described the finest shows of Asters I have seen. As under the force Pos.Me P tn r? ?se? rong "’ n .' d ’ t the ( ™h masses 0 f coloured flowers surged to and fro, sometimes in broad sunlight, sometimes in shade, it was not of f % wan " tnbute admiration for a most beautiful as well as brilliant floral spectacle. There are large breadths of Quilled of Victoria mm ,F° mp0n f Em ’ ,eror ' and other sections in mixed colours, and very beautiful they are, because of the bizarre colouring founThi’ marking Tint forms ° T markings thus interspersed ; still further, the mixtures are of special interest, because these include some linos or the hiJ’hWL- ( * 111 se J ecte , ( ^ flours, anc ® ^ ms Ornish the ground-work of further selections of special merit. Still, the best effects are found in flowered snemet* mas f? 8 of col ° ur ’ winch hundreds of plants, all of one hue, produce. Because rather the earliest perhaps, the Pajony or incurred KloTf OI ? s d unde? the 1 . h< j f t,me of inspection, to be the most brilliant, because the most fully in bloom; and some of the colours 7 were i?dled exposed breezy hillside? 8 ?? ti° te fl lnR ’ ln fac ^’ as .. t0 almost beggar description. Although growing, as it were, under field culture, and out on the pSly blooming ’ ' fl ° WerS are ln a11 cases of s P lendid quality. X have never seen better under ordinary cnltu,;, or plants more the W bTug H fei|& A ^e U « ^/^^°^D With ° nt d °" bt be in the P r ° dudti0n ° f b °me-raised seed wi h very fine strains, ( 3 ) B 2 Lt Af~ Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide Short Notes and Information for our Customers. FREE CARRIAGE OF SEEDS. — Wo 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 arc ordered in small quantities, as in many such cases the carriage nearly, if not quite, absorbs the value of the goods. Potatoes and sundries, &c„ arc 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. EMPTY PACKAGES.— We charge at cost price, and allow half price if returned in good condition and carriage /laid, and must be in all cases accompanied with sender’s name and address aud advised by post. Although every care will betaken 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. Every 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. 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. Sav 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. It is particularly requested that all small orders under 5s. he accompanied with remittance, to avoid the necessity of Booking, often the trouble of rendering and even rc-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. 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. Our establishments arc open tor business. If c., from 6 o’clock a.m. until 6 p.m., and 5 o’clock p.m. on Saturday. No visitors admitted on Saturday eveninys 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. When Special Quotations ahe given, Customers are kindly requested to mention such. To avoid delay and disappointment, all business communications must be sent direct to the firm, addressed “ H. CANNELL SONS,” otherwise they will remain unnoticed. Telegraphic Address, “ CANNELL , SWANLET.” Post Office Orders to be made payable at Swanley, Kent. All Cheques to be made payable to H. CANNELL Sp SONS, and \ crossed Martin's Bank, Swanley, Kent. Our Terms of Credit are three months only from date of invoice. As in co-operative societies, we do not demand payment beforehand, unless fiom unknown correspondents, when satisfactory references to bankers, or some person already known, are equally acceptable So as to encourage quickie urn 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 remit ei m i When special prices are quoted, accounts nre payable one month from date of invoice and no discount. 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 shilling, and often pounds. a I I We grow our own Seeds, and every possible pains taken, and the strictest attention is paid to have and IN U I lot. . supply every item as per Catalogue ; but there are so many always anxious to rush into litigation for the sake of compensation for any trifle, and failures which may occur over which we have no control, that we are compelled to issue this notice ; — CANNELL & SONS give no warranty, express matter, of any Seeds or Bulbs they send out, and they does not accept the goods upon these terms they Catalogues. or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other will not be in any way responsible for the Crop. If the purchaser are to be returned. These conditions will be found in all Seed ( -l ) S PON those, the hope, pride, pleasure, and satisfaction of the garden entirely rest daring 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 .. u* • 1 WOr d ‘ * °y.' w ? W1 , y ? u r V tho o e . nt ^ emen ( 8ee 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 m Europe. J <■> IB I □ I IIBI n SEEDS SHOULD COME UP STRONG! § L 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 ; i c is astonishing how it crumbles to pieces, as if it was ashes. The small seeds come up when sown in it beautifully, in consequence of the soil beiug to 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 are 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 have lost 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 sicklv crippled child. requiring extra 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 i -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. I‘j have so perfected the system of seuding 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 Ol? VEGETABLE SEEDS supplied from 5/~ up to £ 10 . FOR EXPORT. COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS supplied from 2/6 up to £5. 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 America, Australia, India, aud Cape Town, the general expression amongst both the trade and amateurs is — “ None are so successful in exporting plants as Cannell ij- Sons consequently, 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 ill milk-warm water for half an hour, without removing the packing from the roots ; then unpack and put. iu pots, acconding to size, and if convenient put in a glass case, being careful to shade from the sun until they make fresh growth. - All orders must to© fully prepaid. Telegraphic Address: “CANNELL, ENGLAND.” ( 5 ) < Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CAN NELLS’ COLLECTION OF HOME GROWN PERFECT SEDS, FOR PRODUCING A REGULAR SUPPLY of VEGETABLES ALL THE YEAR ROUND for the TOWN, SUBURBAN, and COUNTRY GENTLEMEN’S GARDENS. O-A-IR/IREn^GKE] FREE. We have one of the most complete Kitchen Gardens in England, and everything 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 ... ... ...6 pints Beans— Broad ... 1 | „ „ — Scarlet Runners ■ ■■k pint ,, — Dwarf ... 1 •••2 n Beet — The best ... ... ...1 packet Borecole, or Kale -I „ Brussels Sprouts — Canuells’ Matchless ...1 „ Broccoli ...1 „ Cabbage — For succession ...2 packets Carrot — For Winter and Summer use ...2 ,j Cauliflower ...1 packet Celery ...1 „ Cress — Plain and Curled ... ...2 ounces Cucumber — For outdoors ...1 packet Leek 1 Lettuce — For succession ... ...2 packets Mustard— Best White ..2 ounces Onion — For Spring and Autumn sowing 3 packets Parsley 1 packet Parsnip ... ... ... 1 »» Radish — For succession ... ...2 packets Spinach — Round and Prickly ... 2 ounces Savoy Cabbage 1 packet Turnip ... ..2 packets Vegetable Marrow ...Mixed 1 packet No. 5.— Price 10s. Peas— 2 kinds, early and late Beans — Runners „ — Broad Beet ... Brussels Sprouts ... Borecole Broccoli Cabbage „ ' Savoy Celery... 6d., Vegetable and Flower Seeds PACKING AND CARRIAGE FREE. ... 2 pints Cauliflower I pint Cress .. ... 1 „ Cucumber— Ridge ... 1 packet Carrot 1 Endive 1 „ Lettuce 1 i, Leek ... ...• V „ Mustard— White A 1 „ Onion ... 1 ,, Parsley (6 ) Combined. ...i ... 1 packet 1 ounce 1 packet 1 1 „ 1 „ 1 « 1 ounce ... 1 packet Cantrell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide. No. 5— continued. Parsnip ...' ... | ounce Aster ... 1 packet Radish '. 1 .. Ten- Week Stock ... 1 „ Spinach 1 „ Everlasting Flowers ... i Turnip 1 „ Ornamental Grasses ... I , Vegetable Marrow 1 packet Sweet Peas i ••• * » Showy Hardy Annuals . ... ... 3 packets Mignonette ... 1 „ Half-Hardy „ 3 „ Sunflower ... 1 „ Balsam . ... ... 1 packet 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 6 quarts Beans— Broad 3 pints „ — French, Dwarf 1 pint „ —Runners 1 „ Beet— The best 1 packet Borecole, or Kale l „ Broccoli — Finest sorts for succession 3 packets Brussels Sprouts — Cannells’ Matchless 1 packet Cabbage — For succession 3 packets Carrot — Two kinds 2 ounces Cauliflower 1 packet Celery — Good varieties, including Cannells’ Ileartwell White ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 packets Colewort 1 packet Corn Salad l „ Couve Tronchuda 1 „ Cress — Plain and Curled 3 ounces „ — American or Land ... ... ... ... 1 packet Cucumber — Best frame and ridge varieties ... ... 2 packets Endive 1 packet Herbs — Sweet and Pot ... 3 packets Leek — Musselburgh ... ... ... ... ... 1 packet Lettuce — Cos and Cabbage, for succession ... ... 3 packets Melon — Choice 1 packet Mustard — Best White 4 ounces Onion — For Spring and Autumn sowing ... ... 3 packets Parsley ... 1 packet Parsnip— Cannells' Hollow Crown ... ... ... 1 ounce Radish — ’For succession ... 3 ounces Salsafy 1 packet Scorzonera .. 1 „ Savoy Cabbage 1 „ Spinach — Summer and Winter varieties 4 ounces Tomato 1 packet Turnip — For succession, including Cannells’ Six Weeks 3 ounces Vegetable Marrow 1 packet No. 7. — Price 42s., for a Large Garden. PACKING AND CARRIAGE FREE. Peas — The best sorts for succession ... ... 10 quarts Beans — Broad, the best varieties ... 4 pints „ — French, Dwarf ... 2 ,, „ — Runners 1 pint Asparagus, only if requested 1 packet Beet — The best, including Nutting’s dark red ... 2 ounces Borecole, or Kale — The best 3 packets Broccoli — Best sorts for succession ... 4 „ Brussels Sprouts— Including Cannells’ Matchless 2 „ Cabbage — For succession 4 „ Capsicum — Mixed 1 packet Carrot — The best sorts for succession ... . . bounces Cauliflower — For succession 2 packets Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells’ Heartwell White 2 „ Colewort L packet Corn Salad i ,, Couve Tronchuda l „ Cress — Plain and curled ... ... ... ... 8 ounces „ — American or Land ■ ... ... ... ... 1 ounce Cucumber — The best frame and ridge varieties ... 2 packets Endive ... 2 „ ( 7 Gourds, only if requested 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 sujnmer and winter use... ... ... 4^ ounces Orache, or Mountain Spinach 1 packet Parsley — Cannells’ “ Beauty of the Parterre,” the finest in cultivation ... ... ••• 1 ounce Parsnip — Including Cannells’ Hollow Crown ... 3 ounces Radish — The finest sorts for succession ... ... 8 „ Rampion 1 packet Salsafy 1 ,, Savoy Cabbage— The best 2 packets Scorzonera ... 1 packet Spinach — Round and Prickly ... ... ... pints Tomato 1 packet Turnip — Finest sorts for succession, including Cannells’ Six Weeks 4 ounces Vegetable Marrow ... 2 packets ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. No. 8.— Price 63s., for PACKING AND Peas — Including the best varieties for succession ... 18 quarts Beans — Broad, the best kinds ... 4 » „ — Fronch Dwarf ... ... ... ... 2 pints „ — Runners ... ... ... ... ... 2 „ Asparagus, only if requested 1 packet Beet — 2 of the best kinds ... ... ... ... 2 ounces Borecole, or Kale 3 packets Broccoli — For succession 5 „ Brussels Sprouts — Including Cannells’ Matchless 2 „ Cabbage — The best kinds for succession 5 „ Capsicum — Choice mixed 1 packet Carrot — The best kinds ... ... ... ... 7 ounces Caulflower — For succession... 2 packets Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells’ Heart- well White ... ... ... ... ... 2 ,, Colewort 1 packet Corn Salad 1 ounce Couve Tronchuda 1 packet Cress — Plain, Curled, &c 2 pints „ American or Land ... ... ... ... 1 ounce Cucumber — Best Frame and Ridge varieties ... 3 packets Egg Plant — Mixed, only if requested ... ... 1 packet a Very Large Garden. CARRIAGE FREE. 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 winter varieties Tomato — The best Turnip — For succession, Six Weeks Vegetable Marrow... including selected Early 3 packets 1 packet 6 packets 1 ounce 5 packets 2 „ 1 quart 8 ounces 1 packet 2 packets 4 ounces 14 „ 1 packet 1 ounce 2 packets 1 ounce 2 pints 2 packets 8 ounces 3 packets No. 9. — Price 105s., for an Extra Large Garden, Public Institutions, Hotels, &e. PACKING AND CARRIAGE FREE. Peas — Including the best varieties for succession ... 21 quarts Egg Plant— Mixed 1 packet Beans — Broad, the very best varieties ••• ••• 6 „ Endive — The best, including fine Green Curled 4 packets „ — French Dwarf ... 4 pints Gourds, only if requested 1 packet „ — Runners ... 4 * V Herbs — Pot and Sweet 6 packets Asparagus, only if requested ... 1 ounce Leek 1 ounce Beet — 2 of the best kinds ... 4 ounces Lettuce — Best varieties for Spring and Autumnsowing 8 packets Borecole, or Kale ... 4 packets Melon — Choice varieties 3 „ Broccoli — Including the best sorts for succession... 6 „ Mustard — Best white 2 quarts Brussels Sprouts — Including Cannells’ Matchless 3 „ Onion — The best for summer and winter use 10 ounces Cabbage — For succession 6 „ Orache, or Mountain Spinach 1 packet Capsicum — Choice mixed ... 1 packet Parsley — Cannells’ “ Beauty of the Parterre” 3 ouuces Carrot — All the very best kinds ... ... 10 ounces Parsnip — Including selected Hollow Crown 6 „ Cauliflower — For succession ... 4 packets Radish — For succession ... 2 pints Celery — Selected varieties, including Cannells* Rampion 1 packet Heartwell White ... 3 „ Salsafy 1 ounce Colewort ... ... 1 packet Savoy Cabbage —Including Drumhead 3 packets Corn Salad ... 1 ounce Scorzonera 1 ounce Couve Tronchuda ... 1 packet Spinach — For summer and winter use 3 pints Cress — Plain, Curled ... ••• 3 pints Tomato — Best varieties 3 packets „ —American or Land ... ... 1 ounce Turnip — Including Cannells’ Early Six Weeks lj pints „ — Australian ... ... 1 „ Vegetable Marrow 3 packets Cucumber — The best Frame and Ridge varieties ... 3 packets . k Farmers, 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. ( 8 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLES. YOU OUGHT TO COME AND CAST YOUR THEY ARE ^ S OVER THE BEST VARIETIES WHEN GROWING. THE GERMINATING QUALITIES OF ALL OUR SEEDS ARE TRIED BEFORE SENDING THEM OUT 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. (Pisum Sativum.) Leguminos^i;. CULTURE. — Trenching or deep digging is highly necessary for Peas, in fact, all vegetable culture ; even this is nearly always done as unwisely as can be. Take all the top good soil off and throw in on the second trench, keeping the top on the top, and then thoroughly break up the lower spit (adding plenty of manure), which is generally very inferior, another foot : this done, the ground is then of double value — in fact, every inch of soil should be done thus, and then our crops would be for ever considerably more productive. The ground should be well pulverised and enriched with good manure, burnt rubbish, and lime. The earliest varieties may be sown about the second or third week in November, 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 boards edgeways along the rows on the windward side capital protection. In a dry summer like 1893, when the Pea season was brought to a premature close, the advantages that may be derived from planting 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 wintertime, 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. The difference in the yield of peas grown in this way is great compared to the ordinary method. The general height is here given of the various kinds of Pens, but, of course, the season and quality of the soil will cause a difference. SECTION I., or EARLIEST VARIETIES. Height Perqt. in feet. s. d. Cannells’ “English Wonder.”— in again offering this new and valuable first early Pea we have no hesitation in repeating all we said of it last season. It is, without doubt, the finest dwarf wrinkled early Pea, as we think the accompanying unsolicited testimonials and extracts from the various gardening papers will prove. The haulm grows from 1 ft. to 1G ins. high, and is covered with beautiful curved dark green pods, produced in pairs, literally packed with 8, 9, and in many cases IU and 11 peas of first-class flavour when cooked ... ... ... .. ... ... 1 3 0 ( 9 ) CANNELLS’ INVALUABLE NEW EARLY WRINKLED PEA. Certainly the best Dwarf Early. Testimonials from all the leading- Vegetable Growers confirming this. NEW PEAS Alderman — The largest and handsomest podded pea; a most prolific and high quality variety. Received XXX, the highest award, from the R.H.S. after trial at Chiswick, 1891; averaging in height 5 feet, producing a few days later than Duke of Albany ; very large, handsome, straight, deep green and well-filled pods,' of the Ne Plus Ultra flavour and quality, whilst nearly every pod is fit for show. In sealed quarter-pint pkts., 2s. Gd. Ambassador — Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the R.H.S. A main crop wrinkled pea, growing 5 feet, producing profusely deep green, long-pointed, well-filled pods, the peas retaining their beautiful colour when cooked; of the finest flavour; a great acquisition. In sealed half-pint pkts., Is. each. ConSOR— Awarded Full Marks by the R.H.S. A deep green wrinkled marrow, height 3 feet, producing most profusely large, deep green, well-filled, pointed pods ; peas large, and of the most exquisite flavour ; fine, robust grower ; a most desirable variety. In sealed half-pint pkts., 2s. Gd. Epicure — Awarded Full Marks by the R.H.S. A green wrinkled marrow, growing 5 feet, producing an abundance of large, deep green pointed pods, containing from 9 to 12 large peas of the highest quality, which retain their beautiful green colour when cooked ; a pea of very great merit. In sealed half-pint pkts., 2s. Essential — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the R.H.S.. 1891. A wrinkled (the early) marrow ; produces abundantly square, handsome, well-filled, deep green pods, the peas retaining their beautiful deep green colour when cooked ; exquisite flavour ; a great acquisition. . if sown in pots in January, and planted out in March, may be had very early. Height, 5 feet. Per pint, Is. Gd. Fame — Awarded a First-class Certificate by the R.II.S., 1891. A main crop wrinkled pea, growing 4 feet, producing profusely deep green, square-ended, well-filled pods; an improved Ne Plus Ultra , coming into use much earlier than the fine old variety of that name ; flavour exquisite. Per pkt., Is. GraduS — A large-podded first early wrinkled variety, and is alike good for table and for show ; deep 1 green coloured pods and well filled. Awarded a First-Class Certificate at Chiswick after trial. In sealed quarter- pint pkts., 2s. Gd. ( OF 1893. Heroine— a wrinkled marrow of robust growth ; second early, producing most abundantly long-pointed, well-filled pods; flavour exquisite : fine for field culture. Height, 24 feet. Per pint, Is. fia’. Hig-helere Surprise — A new pea of great excellence, and without doubt the handsomest and finest second early prolific pea vet introduced. It grows from 4 4 to 5 feet high, and bears with the greatest profusion long handsome pods, mostly in pairs, each pod 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 half-pint pkts., Is. Gd. 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. Height, 24 feet. Per pint, Is. Gd. Superabundant — This is a dwarf marrow pea, deep green in colour, an immense cropper; a fine market Pea of the finest quality. Height, 2£ feet. In sealed half-pint pkts., Is. Gef. The Dig-SWell — A magnificent new pea, which we can specially recommend for its remarkable productiveness, excellent quality, and delicious flavour. Its habit is very 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, which, when cooked, are of a beautiful green. Height, 5 feet. Per pint, 2s. The Don— Awarded a First cluss Certificate by the R.H.S 5 ., under the name of Quality. A wrinkled marrow, producing abundantly deep green, square ended, well-filled pods; Ne Plus Ultra-lii.e Pea, of exquisite flavour, coming into use earlier than Fame. Height, 4 feet. Per pint, Is. Gd. The Echo— Awarded a First-class Certificate by the R.H:S., 1891. A most prolific dwarf wrinkled marrow, coming in ten days before Renoicn; of very superior quality. Height, 2 feet. Her pint, Is. Gd. 10 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide SECTION I. ; or EARLIEST VARIETIES. Height in feet. American Wonder — A well-known early variety, com- pact in habit, good for forcing, must have good well prepared soil ; green wrinkled 1 Daniel O’Rourke — A well-known kind 3 Dillestone’s Early — A good cropping early variety ... 3 Dr. Hogg — An early wrinkled Marrow, possessing the flavour of some of the late varieties 3J Early Sunrise — A first-rate white wrinkled Marrow, suit- able for sowing late or early ; fine flavour 2J First and Best — One of the best for early sowing ... 3 Kentish Invieta — The earliest blue Pea in cultivation, with handsome, well-filled pods 3 Lightning — The earliest of all white round Peas; a good cropper 3 Ringleader, or First Crop— Very early, hardy, and productive Per qt. 8. d. 2 0 X 0 1 0 2 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 3 Sangster’s No. 1, Improved — A very early variety, ready for gathering about a week earlier than the old variety of Saugster’s No. 1 3 13 William the First — A remarkably fine early Pea, most productive ; rich, sweet flavour 3£ 19 We can also supply the following varieties:— Blue Chinese. I Climax. I Exonian. Chelsea Gem. | Earliest of All. | Wm. Hurst. We invite our Customers to write to us -for Special Prices when requiring larger quantities than offered here, but more especially of Beans, Cabbage, Onion, Peas, Spinach, and Turnips. SECTION II. ; or, SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. Height Per qt. are in feet. Advancer — Green wrinkled Marrow; abundant bearer ... 3 Champion Of England — 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 ... ... 5 Colossus. — A sefcond 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 in sealed 4-pint packets 2/0 5 Hundredfold, or Cook’s Favourite— A sure and heavy cropper ; capital flavour 4 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; maybe sown for late as well as early crops 1 Prince Of Wales — A first- class white wrinkled Pea of excellent flavour; good cropper 3 Prizetaker — Very prolific Pea, of a fine green colour ... 4 Sharpe’s Queen— A blue wrinkled Marrow of sturdy branching 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 , 24 Shropshire Hero. — A second-early dwarf wrinkled Pea, robust and productive. First-Class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society ... Stratagem — A dwarf wrinkled variety of robust habit, with immense pods, containing 8 to 10 rich flavoured peas ... 2 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. They mature very evenly, so that almost the entire crop can be taken at one picking ... ... ... 14 Victor . — Pods produced in pairs, each containing on an average six to seven large peas of the finest flavour ... 2J s. d. 1 6 1 3 1 G 1 6 1 G 1 4 1 9 2 6 2 0 2 0 3 0 THE STANLEY. Height in feet. 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 5 Yorkshire Hero — A superior wrinkled variety, compact habit, dark green foliage, flavour good ... 2J We can also supply the following varieties :— Per qt. s. d. 1 9 1 G 1 6 Abundance Criterion Dickson’s Favourite Gladiator Huntingdonian McLean’s Wonderful Prodigy n ) i CANN ELLS’ DWARF MAMMOTH MARROWFAT. g SECTION III. ; MAIN, op GENERAL CROP. Height Per qt. in feet. 8. d. 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 fol- iate picking must be well sticked 4 2 0 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 19 Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. Consummate — Awarded a First-Class Certificate hy 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. In sealed ^-pint packets, 1/0 24 Dignity — A grand main crop variety, suitable for exhibition; highly recommended 5 13 Dp. McLean — Blue wrinkled Marrow, vigorous habit, dark green foliage, immense pods, one of the best for a main crop 3J 16 British Queen — A delicious wrinkled Pea, very prolific, and continues bearing for a great length of time ... 6 19 Oannells’ Dwarf Mammoth Marrowfat— Heavy cropping, dwarf, dark rich green ; delicious flavour ... 3 2 G Cannells’ Satisfaction— a verage cropper, 'pods curved and well-filled, quite distinct, colour very rich, flavour all that cun be desired ... ... ... ... ... 3 3 0 Duke of Albany — -An excellent cropper, and invaluable for exhibition, the pods being of immense size, fully H inches in length, and filled with fine peas of excellent flavour 6 2 6 Duke of Connaught — A first-class exhibition variety distinct, stock limited ... 4 2 6 Fopt.yfold — Excellent quality and very prolific ... ... 5 ( 1- ) STRATAGEM PEA. TELEPHONE PEA. PRINCE OF WALES PEA. Juno— A wonderfully fine late dwarf variety, very prolific, with the quality of Ne Plus Ultra y but growing only 18 inches high ... ... in sealed J-pint packets, 1/0 Magnificent— A grand new main crop Pea, robust habit, and produces abundantly large square-ended pods well filled N© Plus Ultra — Notwithstanding the many improvements ami numerous introductions of new peas, this old favourite still maintains its position as a late variety. It continues growing and bearing for weeks, whilst some varieties produce one flush of pods and are over iu a very short time ... n Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. Omega — A dwarf Pea of the Ne Plus Ultra type ... Prid© Of the Market — A capital large round variety 2J 1 0 Height Per qi. in feet. s. d. 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 its vigorous habit, half the quantity of seed usually sown will suffice. Stock limited in sealed i-pint packets, 1/6 3 Telegraph — A distinct variety, and a strong grower ... 5 2 0 Telephone — A wrinkled variety, selected from Telegraph, an immense cropper, peas very large, and of exquisite flavour; fine for exhibition 2 0 Veiteh’s Perfection— One of the best for the main crop... 3 1 G Royal George — A splendid wrinkled Marrow, not usually offered, but a good one 6 Royal Jubilee — One of the largest podded Peas we have ever grown ; one of the best for exhibition, aud the best flavour of all ; a good all-round kind „ 4 We are prepared to supply collections of Peas in different quantities ® according to requirements, and consisting of the lest and most suitable varieties, at cuirent prices. 0 We can supply at Advertised Prices other varieties of Peas not in this List C 13 ) / \/VV vw\ Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. BROAD BEANS. • (Faba vulgaris.) Leguminosje. CULTURE. For an early crop, a sowing should be made of Mazngan in October or November on well drained coil. The main crop should be sown in February, and others to follow up to the end of May. Sow in drills, about i inches deep, the beans to be 3 inches apart, and the drills 2 to 3 feet apart. The ground dug and well manured, lo ensure well-filicd pods it is a good plan to pinch off the leading tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. Per quart. — s. d. Beck’s Dwarf Green Gem— An excellent dwarf sort, only one foot high 2 f> Cannells’ Exhibition Long 1 Pod — This is undoubtedly the finest and most productive Long Pod Broad Bean we have ever seen, and is by far the best Bean in cultivation for exhibition. We have had pods measuring one foot in length well filled with beans, and are quite confident it is a splendid introduction ... ... ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• Cannells’ Giant Seville Long Pod — This variety is one of the longest podded beans in cultivation, consequently it is well adapted for exhibition purposes ; good cropper, and of fine flavour Cannells’ Green Windsor — Splendid colour when cooked, and fine flavour. A grand improvement on the old variety Early Mazagan — The best for the first sowing Green Long Pod — Very fine, and a nice colour when cooked ... Harlington Windsor — The largest and most prolific Windsor Bean in cultivation Johnson’s Wonderful Long Pod— Very early, and a good cropper Taylor’s Broad Windsor— Large, and fine flavour 3 (i 1 6 d. 1 6 HAKLINGTON WINDSOB BEAN. RUNNER OR CLIMBING BEANS. (Pliaseolus multi/lorus.) Leguminos,®. CULTURE. —It is a common mistake to plant these too early. Sowings may be made in April, under glass, and tbe plants put out about the middle of May where they are to stand. If, however, they are to be sown in the open ground 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 should be occasionally topped, to induce side growth, and if possible stakes or supports of some kind should be used as it allows of much finer growth and increased production of pods.. Per quart. — s Cannells’ Scarlet — A great improvement upon the old variety, produces very long pods, flesh and tender ; a heavy cropper 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 J feet apart in the rows Cannells’ White Czar— Is an enormous podded white runner Bean, the pods of which run from 12 to 16 inches in length, are very thick, fleshy, and almost stringless, oftcu 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 size, quality, and productiveness, and although the pods reach an immense size, the flavour is extremely delicate Champion — A select stock of tho old Scarlet Runner Giant White— A wonderful cropper, long pods, which are very tender ; a capital exhibition variety Painted Lady— Very handsome, scarlet and white flowers ; very ornamental as well as useful “Titan” The Al Scarlet Runner. Raised from a very fine selection of the White Czar crossed with the Girtjord Giant. Titan is a great advance on both its parents. The enormous yet handsome broad and straight pods, produced in clusters, are quite as large as those of the Czar, but straighter; very fleshy, and almost stringless up to maturity, and when cooked are of great delicacy. No other Scarlet Runner Bean approaches this in size, appearance, and productiveness. Easily gathered, and the growth being rapid, the pods may be eaten of considerable size, the fleshy portion largely predominating even in full-sized pods ; the great breadth of the pod also renders them better adapted for slicing. Titan is also a very hardy Bean, and the seed, which is very large, ripens earlier than that of the Czar, rendering this’ new variety not only the finest but the most useful and profitable to grow either for table or market, while for exhibition purposes it is unequalled ... u per pkt. 2 0 G. C. A8IU.IN, l?sq., St. George’s, Killiney. The produce of your seeds was very successful at the flower shows, having gained three first and two second prizes. Mr. W. Lock, Rocklands, Ross, February 13M, 1893. I must tell you that the cottagers for whom I got the seed were delighted with the quantity and quality for the price. ( 14 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. FRENCH, or DWARF KIDNEY BEANS. 1 1 ( Phaseolus nanus.) Leguminosje. 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. — s. 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 ptr pint Us. 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 ... j Cannells Ne Plus Ultra — A distinct variety, dwarf habit, early, and delicate flavour; very productive indoorsand out'; valuable for forcing 9 Chinese, or Robin’s Egg— A very productive and free cropper ... I t; Fulmer’S Early Forcing— Large, and a good bearer 1 ,, Negro Long Pod— Very fine cropper Osborn’s Forcing — A very dwarf quick-growing variety, well adapted for early sowing ,, ^ Pale Dun, or Cream Coloured— A good early variety ... 20 Sion House — Fine for forcing ( _ i . aHf 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 2 0 DWARF. Mont d’Or— Beautiful golden-yellow stringless pods of excellent flavour ... 9 0 CAh NELLS’ 6CAKLET KUNNEB BEAN ( 15 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Mr. W. A. Cook, Compton Bassett Gardens, Caine, Wilts. I am appointed judge at several shows, and I am so struck with the perfection of the following Cannells’ Best of All Beet, Perfection Tomato, Perfection Carrot, Giant Cos Lettuce, and English Wonder Pea that I wish you would send cards to place on them. If our English Wonder Pea is by far the best early wrinkled pea in cultivation. My foreman of the kitchen garden says it is the finest pea for all purposes. G. P. Shaw, Esq., 148, Beresford Street, Camberwell, S.E. Your seeds last season were excellent. ARTICHOKE (Globe). ( Cynara Scolymus.) Composite. CULTURE. —Sow in March or April in drills, 18 inches apart, and transplant 3 feet apart each way. The first season they will only produce a partial crop ; but as it is a perennial, after being once planted, the beds continue to bear for several years. It is the 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 stems. The heads of these are very delicious w hen boiled and served with butter and salt. p er oz- — s , Large Green Globe. The best 0 10 Large Purple Globe. Very useful l 0 Jerusalem Artichoke (. Helianthus Tuberosus), not being produced from seed, Roots arc offered on page 44. For plants, see page 44. ASPARAGUS. (. Asparagus officinalis .) Liliaceje. connover’s COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS. CULTURE. — There is r.o 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 furnished drawing-room. Choose the highest and lightest ground in the kitchen garden, and stake out in September as per diagram, dig out to a foot deep, lay it on each side in the pathway, then wheel in. three inches of good A 1G ) 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 few seeds in holes an inch deep and a foot apart in the rows ; thin out, when the plants ore about 2 inches high, to a foot apart where in di ills, and where dibbled in holes draw out all except one. When lifting the roots, in October or November, great care most be taken not to bruise them or cut off any small shoots or outgrow ths 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. Gd. and Is. per packet, Is. Gd. per oz. Per oz. — s. d. Dark Red Egyptian Turnip-rooted— Turnip shaped, fie h dark crimson colour, useful for Summer salads 0 8 Dell’S Crimson— Leaves of a dark bronze colour ; very orn uncntal for the flower garden 0 8 New Purple — Unequalled for form, smoothness, colour, and quality of the root. It was Certificated at the Vegetable Conference as the best type of dark Beet ... per pkt. Gd. & Is. Nutting’s Select Dark Red— A splendid variety for general purposes 0 8 Ornamental Chilian— This is a nou-edible variety, but is much used for decorating shrubberies, banks, and the llower garden ; its brilliant colours make it very attractive... per pkt. 3d. & 6d. 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 G Spinach, or Perpetual Beet— Both stalks and leaves of this variety are need; the former should be served up as Asparagus, and the latter makes an excellent substitute for Spinach ... 0 G Alley. Per i z. — s. d Connover’S Colossal— Early, and very 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 9 For plants, see page 44. BEET {Beta vulgaris.') Ciienopodiace.e. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide strong manure, fork this in about another foot, and if dug over deeply two or three times 90 much the better ; on the top of this place a fair coating of well-rotted manure, and over this three inches of soil from out of the alley, then place one plant to every nine inches, spreading the roots well out, covering them over with the finest soil, free from stones, for the top covering have six 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 uine inches of earth above the crown of the plants. Asparagus beds made in this way with a good coating of manure 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 o/s. to the yard, every season, showery weather being selected for the operation. We have heard of beds being in good condition wheu 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, aud thus prolong the season for this welcome vegetable. Alley. BED. Alley or Pathway BED. ( 17 ) c BORECOLE, or KALE CURLY GREENS OR SCOTCH KALE. SECTION I.— For Cutting from September to November. (Brassica oleracea acephala funbriata.) Crucifer®. CULTURE . — For Spring use sow about the middle of March or early in April, and in August for autumn and winter use, broadcast over a 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 six inches apari, and well water them. When strong enough, to be planted out in their permanent quarters about two feet six inches apart each way. Per oz. — s. d. Asparagus — A useful kind ; very delicious and hardy 0 C WALCHKREN BROCCOLI. Porpkt. Peroz. e, d. s. d. Grange Early White Cape— A fine variety for autumn use, fid. and 1 0 16 Purple Cape — If sown the end of February large close heads may be obtained in August and Septem- ber; excellent flavour 6d. and 10 16 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 arc like Asparagus in flavour when cooked 0 6 Cottager’s — Much in request, very hardy, and prodnees a large crop 0 6 Dwarf Green Curled — For early and general cultivation 0 8 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. P H (E N I X 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. Veiteh’S Self-Protecting— Beautiful white and firm heads, thoroughly protected by the leaves ; remain a long time fit for use fid. and 10 16 Waleheren — One of the best for successive sowings, 6d. and 10 16 SECTION II. — For Cutting from December to February. Cannells’ Early White. — Very fine and early 3d. and 0 6 10 Cooling’s Matchless— Comes into use soon after Snow’s Winter White ; very hardy 3d. and 0 6 10 Early Penzance White — One of the best early varieties; fine white heads ... ... ... ... 3d. and 0 6 10 Early Purple Sprouting — A useful variety for small gardens ... ... ... ... .. ... 3d. and 0 6 10 Snow’s Winter White — A valuable winter variety Gd. and 10 2 0 White Sprouting — Very productive, quick in growth, fine flavour 3d. and 0 6 10 CULTURE. — Sow in beds in April, and when strong enough, plant out in square similar to the Savoy crop. TIME OF USE. — In spring, us soon as the young sprouts shoot up in bunches from the crown, send in to table. Per packet, 6d. and Is. DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE. BROCCOLI. SECTION III.— For Cutting in March and April. Brimstone, or Portsmouth— Too well known to need any description 3d. and 0 6 10 Chappell’s Cream— A good old sort 3d. and 0 6 10 DilCOCk’s Bride — Fine pure white 3d. and 0 6 10 Elletson’s Mammoth — A very large and compact variety 3d. and 0 6 10 Knight’S Protecting — A favourite sort ... 3d. and 0 6 10 Leamington — Good size heads, close and well protected 3d. and 0 6 1 (I Miller’s Dwarf White — A most useful kind 3d. and 0 6 10 SECTION IV. — For Cutting from April to June. April Queen — One of the finest sorts yet introdneed ; ready 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 and perfectly protecting the flower ... in sealed pkts. 10 — Cattell’s Eclipse — Very hardy; a most excellent late sort 3d. and 0 6 10 Cannells’ Latest of All— Heads well protected. ..3d. and 0 6 10 Champion — Very late; strongly recommended 3d. and 0 6 10 Hill’s June — Fine late white 3d. and 0 6 10 (Brassica oleracea botrijtis Asparayoides.) Crucifer.®. 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 large enough, prick out into a bed 6 inches apart, and after they have acquired strength, transplant to a piece of ground that has been previously well dug and manured, in rows 2i 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 attain m.edium size. Methven’s June — This is the latest Broccoli in cultivation, producing fine pure white heads till nearly the end of Jane. 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 and best in colour and flower, almost equal to a cauliflower, 6d. 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 •V6d. and 10 16 ( n ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica olevacea Bullata gemrnifera.) Crucifer,®. No part is perhaps so noted for good Brussels Sprouts as Swanley. Seed is sown directly after the first rain in August. These are planted out in 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 come the spring sown, thus the season is prolonged from September up to 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 with fine soil. When the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, draw out the strongest and transplant into another bed, G inches apart. In May or June they are to remain 2 feet apart in the rows and 1£ feet between the plants in the rows Ground should be prepared early, so as to allow the soil to become firm. CANNELLS’ MATCHLESS BUUSSKLS SPROUTS. Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. s. d. Aigburth — One of the hardiest and most productive varieties in cultivation 3d. and 0 G 10 Cannells’ Matchless — This variety a is marked improve- ment on the ordinary kinds. The stems are covered with fine large delicious buttons, and needs only one trial to ensure approbation 3d. and 0 6 10 Scrymg’er’S Giant — A superior and useful variety, pro- ducing an abundance of compact sprouts of delicate flavour 0 4 0 8 Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured sprouts ... — 0 10 President Carnot — A new and select stock — 0 10 CABBAGE. ( Brassica oleracea capitata.) Crucifer.*;. CULTURE • — Little need be said respectingthe cultivation of this popular vegetable. A good supply of young and tender cabbages through the winter is certainly worth some little labour to obtain. There is nothing in the way of winter greens that can approach good cabbages iu delicacy of flavour, and those who have never made a practice of growing thepi ought to do so. No better preparation of ground with a coat of manure can be made than in the lifting of early potatoes, when such a piece of ground may he profitably utilised by them. Sow in March and April for Autumn and Winter use, and early in August for Spring and Summer cutting. cannells’ defiance cabbage. The small early kinds do well planted in rows 18 inches apart and 15 inches between the rows, the larger growing kinds require to be put 2 feet apart each way. Per pkt. Peroz. s. d. s. d. Cannells Defiance — -Unequalled for enrliness and quality. Medium-sized hearts, wonderfully solid and compact: fine, tender, and delicate flavour. It is suitable for either spring or autumn sowing 3d. and 0 6 Cannells’ Improved Nonpariel — A fine dwarf variety, of excellent flavour. Comes in very early ... — Cannells’ Early York — Small, but very early — ChOU de Burghley — A cross between the Broccoli and Cabbage. Its outward appearance is like that of a Cabbage, from which it differs, on being cut through, in having a miniature Broccoli enveloped between the leaves. It is perfectly hardy, and delicate in flavour when cooked ... Gd. and 1 Cocoa Nut — A very early variety, small and compact Couve Tronehuda, or Portugal Cabbage— Should be grown in every garden, the mid-ribs are delicious early etambes cabhage. Perpkt. Peroz. Early Etampes — A valuable new French variety now coming into favour; one of the earliest of spring Cabbages. Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Vegetable Con- ference held at Chiswick Early Rainhant — A most useful and early variety ... ... Enfield Market — \ ery early and large; extensively nsed bv market gardeners Hardy Green Colewort — For late autumn and* winter use s. d. a Per pkt. Per oz. I e. d. 8. d. Kohl Rabi, or Turnip-Rooted— If the roots are bailed when young they are excellent ... ••• 0 0 Meins, No. 1— A valuable variety, either for spring or autumn sowing 1 0 Red Dutch — The best for pickling 0 8 Per pkt. s. d. Rosette Colewort— Exceedingly delicious and hardy ... — Sugar Loaf — Conical shaped, of excellent flavour when cooked j very distinct — Tom Thumb, or Little Pixie— Suitable for Summer use ... — Wheeler’s Imperial— Dwarf and very early — Per oz. s. s. d. 0 8 0 10 0 8 0 8 (Brassica oleracea bullata major.) CncciFER-as. CANNELLS’ GItEEN CURLED SAVOY. Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ Drumhead — Grows to a large size, very sweet and tender after frost ... ... 0 <» Early Dwarf uim— Very early and compact; may be planted closer than some sorts 0 i> Green Curled — Suitable for the main crop ... 0 0 Marcelin — Strongly recommended o 0 Tom Thumb — A very small kind, does not grow much larger than the Drumhead Lettuce ... 0 8 CABBAGE, SAVOY CULTURE. the same as for Cabbage. savoy, cannells’ drumhead. CAPSICUM ( Capsicum annvum). USE. — The pods are used for pickling, and when ripe ground to make Caxenne pepper. CULTURE. — Sow iu the end of March or the beginning of April in pans, and place in a hot-bed. When the plants are in seed leaf, thin to 4 inches apart ; those drawn out may again be transplanted into pots or pans. Continue them in the hot-bed, and give air freely. In May harden them off by gradually exposing to the open air. Early in June transplant, where they are to remain, in a sheltered position, under a south wall. Child’s Celestial Pepper— The plant begins to set its peppers early in the season, branching freely, and bearing profusely. The fruit, up to the time they are fully grown, arc of a delicate creamy-yellow colour, and when fuMy grown change to an intense vivid scarlet, making a plant when loaded with fruit, part of one colour and part of the other, an object of the most striking beauty and oddity. The peppers are from two to three inches long, of clear, sharp flavour, and superior for any of the uses to which a pepper can be put per packet, Gd. & 1 0 Chili Golden Queen — A very ornamental variety Large Bell, or Bull’s Nose— Large, early ; mild flavour; colour glossy red Long Red Long Yellow Mixed Varieties All at Gd. per packet. Prince of Wales . Pepper, Elephant’s Trunk (capsicum annuum probos- cidean ) — New variety, distinguishing itself by its unusually long, glossy scarlet fruits of 8 to 11 inches in length by 2 to 2A inches in breadth, resembling in shape the trunk of an elephant. Flavour mild, and valuable for use in the green state per packet 1 0 Ruby King— Plants are very sturdy in habit, and each produces from G to 12 large handsome fruits, which, when ripe, are of a beautiful bright ruby-red colour; remark- ably mild ar.d pleasant to the taste per packet 1 0 CArSICUM, BELL, OR BULL S NOSE ( ‘->0 ) PEPPER, ELEPHANT'S TRUNK. CAPSICUM, GOLDEN l£(JEEN . CANNELLS’ PERFECTION INTERMEDIATE. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide, CARROT. (Daucus carota .) UmbeixifjeBjE. CULTURE. — Tiny French Scarlet mnv he sown in frames in December and January ; in February, succession sowings may be made on warm borders; in March, a large sowing maybe made; and for general crop sow about the middle of April, either broadcast on beds or m dulls. Preference should be given to the drills, as the crop can then more easily be hep! clean. As soon as the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, thin out to 2 or ■ inches apart at the first thinning; after a few weeks give a final thinning to 6 or 8 inches distance, and the crop allowed to remain till it has perfected its growth in Autumn. It will lie found an advantage to mix the seed with a certain amount of soil so that it can be more evenly distributed. CANNELLS’ PERFECTION INTERMEDIATE. Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. s. d. An entirely new and careful selection of Intermediate Carrot. Roots much longer than the old kind ; fine shape ; colour, a beautiful bright red, of excellent quality, and the best for exhibition purposes Peroz. — s. d. Cannells’ Early Scarlet Nantes — A medium-sized variety 0 8 Cannells’ French Scarlet Horn— very sweet, and fine for forcing ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 8 Cannells’ Guerande — A French variety of great merit, stump rooted, very broad, flesh tender, and with very little core ... 0 G Cannells’ Improved Early Scarlet Short Horn- Very fine for Summer use OS Cannells’ Long Red Surrey — A valuable variety for deep soils 0 0 Cannells’ Scarlet Altrincham— a very long variety, mild flavour, good keeper 0 6 James’ Improved Scarlet Intermediate— Good for shallow soils, large size, excellent quality 0 8 cannells’ selected guerande carrot. CARDOON. (Cynara Canlunculus.) Composure. -Sow cakdoon. n April, and grow in trenches in the same way as CULTURE Celery. '8 Peroz. — s. Large Spanish, cultivated for the mid rib of the_leaves, blanched like Celery ; us.-d for soups, stewiyg, and salads 1 CAULIFLOWER. (Brassica oleracea botrytis Cauliflora.) CitcClFERds. pi CULTURE . — Sow end of January or early in February iu a frame,' on a slight heat, or in a house, so that the plants may be forwarded and hardened off by April, when a sowing may be made outdoors. From this sowing hpads will be produced in July and August. To stand the winter, seeds shoulf. be sown about the third week in August. The Early London and Early Dwarf Erfurt arc both reliable sorts. Select a sunny, well-drained spot for the seed bed, well work, and if at all heavy add a good dressing of fine sandy soil or old potting compost, after which the seed may be sown thinly and broadcast, and covered with line soil. When the seedlings appear, apply an occasional dusting of soot and lime as a preventive against slugs. The strongest .plants, when ready, should be dibbled out rather thickly in hand-lights and cold frames, and the remainder left iu the seed bed, where they will frequently survive an ordinary winter. Finally, plant out iu spring. Early Dwarf Mammoth— Fine as a forcin for the early crop outdoor ; close, solid, aT heads Early London— Compact ; very early Early Snowball — Dwarf habit, with heads size, very compact, and of good flavour ... Large Asiatic — Very large, white, aud comj Stadtholder — A fine late variety *2 ) Per pkt. Per oz. variety, or s. d. s. d. pure white 1 6 2 6 ... Gtl. & 1 0 1 6 >f medium 1 G — :t ... Gd. & 1 0 1 6 ... Gd. & 1 0 .1 ,6 Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. WALCI1EKBS CAULIFLOWER. EARLY DWARF ERFURT CAULIFLOWER. Perpkt. Peroz. s. d. s. d. Early Dwarf Erfurt — The test of tte earliest sorts. By occasional sowing a supply can be kept up until Christmas Cd., Is., & 2s. — — Walcheren— Good for general crop Cd. it 1 0 1 ti "TOsSs ( 23 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide Eclipse — Isa favourite in every garden where it hus been cultivated, 'ihc numerous testimonals received are proof that it has taken a place second to none, either for private gardens or market purp: ses, the quality, flavour, and size being unequalled. By sucecssional sowings it can be had from August to Christmas. Per packet, Is. Autumn Giant — Perfectly distinct from any other sort. The heads are beautifully white, firm, and compact, and being thoronghly protected by the . leaves, remain longer fit for use than any other kind. Per pkt. Gd. and Is Od. ; per oz , 2s. Od. AUTUMN GIANT CAULIFLOWER CELERY. ( Apium graveclens.) UmbelliferzE. , , CULTURE.— In February sow in heat; March and April in open border. Plant in April, May, and July, from 2 feet !) inches to 3 feet between the trenches. Well manure the. bottom of the trenches with rotten dung from an old hot-bed. and well water in dry weather. However large Celery may be, it is of little value if disfigured by the rava-es of garden pests. It is of the utmost importance that soot, burnt ashes or even fine soil is banked closely round the stems, too much soot cannot hardly be used, both to keep away the celery-fly that works its way in and deposits its eggs between the two skins of the leaves, and also to keep slugs from injuring it. OANNELLS’ UKAUrWELL WHITE OELEKV. Per pkt. — s. d. Cannells’ Heartwell White— a fine variety, un- equalled for crispness and sweet nutty flavour; dwarf habit of growth, and very solid heads — 10 Cannells’ Leicester Red — The finest red Celery in cultivation, exceedingly crisp 6d. & 1 0 Cannells’ Sandringham White — The best white Celery grown, large but not coarse, solid, crisp, and juicy fid. & 1 0 Celery Seed — For flavouring soups per oz. 0 3 ( CANNELLS' LEICESTER OELERIAC. RED CELERY. Per pkt. — s. d. Celeriae, or Turnip-rooted Celery— Chiefly used in soups 3d & 0 6 Cole’s Crystal White— Dwarf, crisp, and solid .. ... 3d. & 0 6 Cole’s Defiance Red — Very hardy and dwarf 3d. & 0 6 Invincible White.— A vigorous growing sort, very crisp, solid, and well-flavoured. It can be grown for exhibition to an enormous size without running to seed. Certificated at the Vegetable Conference of the Royal Horticultural Society ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 6d. & 1. 0 Ivery’s Nonsuch Pink— Solid pink 3d. & 0 6 Major Clarke’s Red —Very solid, crisp, compact, and of a delicate flavour 6d. & 1 0 Standard Bearer— A splendid red variety, awarded two Certificates of Merit. The plant is of sturdy compact habit, robust growth, and medium height. It grows to a heavy weight, and remains a long time in perfection ; is of superior quality, perfectly solid, crisp, juicy, and of a fine nutty flavour — 10 Sulham Prize Pink— One of the best pink varieties, close habit, large heart, remarkably solid, crisp, and of a tine walnut flavour 3d. 4 0 6 L Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. p i ii ii; i 1 ! ii iii i I : » "'I Worrie. arid S'ce. OUR CUCUMBER HOUSES DURING AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. GROWN 'SPECIALLY FOR SEED. s. d. CUCUMBER (Frame) ( Cucumis sativus.) Cdcurbitacea;. CULTURE. — Nothing is so desirable as good Cucumbers, but attention is required if good fruit is to be obtaiued. The seeds may be sown in January or February in pots or pans. The temperature of the seed-bed should range from 70 to 80 degrees, never sinking below 60 degrees. Outdoor or Ridge Cucumber should be sown in pots during April, and transplanted in May to a spot previously prepared with well-rotten manure. Per pkt.- Loekie’S Perfection. — A splendid variety, its chief features being the finest in the Telegraph family, with black spines ; the very thing wanted for years, as it gives this prolific class the high and delicious flavour of the old Black Spine, which the Telegraph was so deficient in. Further, it is the darkest green of any, very free, and taking all points into consideration, it is decidedly a grand addition Cannells’ Selected Improved Telegraph— After several years’ careful selection and re-selection and seeding, only from the most prolific and handsome shaped fruit, our stock is now as near perfection as it is possible to be. Our two greenhouses, 100 ft. each, have been a grand sight, many joints producing four and five cucumbers, and carried them all through to maturity; flavour excellent, deep green skin, and the fruit of good length. We have saved a splendid sample of seed this season, and can confidently recommend it to our customers as a grand re-selection from the old far-famed variety, and will give undoubted satisfaction £ packet, 6d. ; Is. and Tender and True — Fine variety for exhibition, handsome fruit of a dark green colour , first-class quality Cuthill’S Black Spine — A very prolific kind and much approved Blue Gown — Splendid shape and superior quality Duke of Edinburgh (Monro’s)— A fine variety Sion House — A well-known variety ; very prolific Marquis Of Lome — White spine and handsome fruit Hamilton’s Market Favourite— A splendid market variety ; very prolific, producing an abundance of well-shaped fruit Paragon — Strongly recommended Kirklees Hall Defiance ... Cardiff Castle— For shape, a continuous bearer Once Grown ever Grown size, and flavour it is all that can be desired; 0J. and Cannells’ Favourite — A first-class variety, attains a good length Masterpiece ... Duke of Norfolk Duke of Albany Other varieties can be supplied. ( 25 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. KOIMM'IZ. CUCUMBER (Ridge or Outdoor). Bedfordshire Prize — This is a superior variety of s. d. outdoor Cucumber, fine flavour and appearance ; a prolific bearer per p kt. 0 G Stoekwood Ridge — Fine, and a free grower ... ... ■ Short Green Gherkin — The one most used for pickling. I fruit being only from 3 to 4 inches long ... . ! AH at 3d. Long Prickly i P ur P acke1 • Short Prickly j The Amateur’s Out-door Cucumber (Koppitz)— We grew several plants of this last season, and we are sure it is bv far the best cold-frame Cucumber in cultivation. Per pkt., 1 a*. 6<7. CUCUMBER, BEDFORDSHIRE PRIZE. PICICLIIiO CUCUMBER. CHICORY OR SUCCORY. ( Ci ch ori u m in lyh u s . ) CULTURE . — -Sow in April in rows afoot 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 dc Capucin ) ... .. ... .... 0 G WitlOOf ( Brussels Chicory)— One of the best winter salads grown ... 0 G f \ CRESS. PEPPER GRASS. ( Lepidium sativum.) Crucifers:. CULTURE . — rPlain 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 cool and shady place in May, will produce crops 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 acconnt must suffer from drought. Sow in March and April. Per qt. Perpt. Peroz. American, or Land — Perennial variety, similar s. d. 8. d. 8. d. in flavour to Water Cress — — 0 4 Australian — Very tender; mild flavour — — 0 3 Fine Curled — Useful for garnishing and Salads 2 0 13 0 3 Plain — The best for general use and Salads 2 0 10 0 2 Water Cress per pkt., 6 d. DANDELION. ( Taraxacum officinale.) Composites. CULTURE . — Useful as a salad when blanched. Seed to be sown in Spring; the roots to be lilted 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. EGG PLANT. (Aubergine.) Solatium melongenu var. ovigerum. Handsome fruit-bearing annual, fine for table decoration. Sow ifi heat in March , pot off in rich soil ; the chief thing is to keep them thoroughly free from insects. Grow on in same way as Capsicums. 2 to 3 ft. Mixed, 3d, per pkt 6 ) ,\A/V/W AUBERGINE (EGG PLANT). Cannell & Sons’ 'Complete Seed Guide. ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. DIVE ( CicKorium endivia). CULTURE. —For Autumn use sow end of April or during May, on prepared soil, in drills a foot apart, and thin out to S inches from plant to plant ; water in dry weather. If a Winter and early Spring supply is needed, sow in July and August, and transplant to frames, or a sheltered position, green curled ENDIVE. secure from frost. Per oz. — s. d. Digswell Prize — A superb large green curled variety 0 10 Green Batavian — Large and fine 0 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 0 8 MOSS Curled — Beautifully curled, like Moss 0 9 White Curled — Very tender when young 0 9 GOURD, or PUMPKIN {Cur cur bit. a). CULTURE. — Same as Vegetable Marrow. Per pkt. — s. d. Hundredweight, or Mammoth— The largest in cultivation, often attaining an incredible weight - 0 6 Ornamental Varieties — Mixed. Many curious and \ pretty kinds r Pear Shaped — Very ornamental fruits ; a " at 0 3 Small Orange ' A collection of 12 varieties, 2s. 6d. ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. HERBS, GARNISHING PLANTS, &c. 3d. and Gd. 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 be 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) E xce nent for flavouring soups and salads. a ,, Bush > 1 1 Borage — Used for Summer drinks ; excellent for bees. b Caraway — Seeds used in confectionery, lower leaves can be put in soups. i‘ Chervil, Curled— For salads. a Coriander — Yonng leaves used in soups and salads. b Corn Salad or Lamb’s Lettuce— A hardy, useful salad. Per oz., Gd 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 T Used in soups and stuffings, also p ,, Pot or Perennial i when dry for Winter use. a Purslane, Green ) Shoots used in salads and pickles. a „ Golden > p Rosemary — Sprigs for garnishing ; leaves for making a drink to relieve headache Rampion— See page 39. p Rue — For garnishing, also useful for poultry. p Sage — For stuffing and sauce. a Savory , Summer) p'or seasoning ; 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. p Thyme — For soups and seasoning, also stuffing. p Wormwood — Used as a tonic when taken in tea. ia— Annual. b — Biennial, rp-* Perennial. ( 27 ) LEEK ( A Ilium, porrum) . CULTURE. -For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box early in February, and place in a frame cr a slightly -heated p'ace. and when the CANNELLS’ GIANT 008 LETTUCE. 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. Leeks of very fine 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 foot apart, and about 8 iflehes 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 Koyal Horti- cultural Society at the Vegetable Conference, 1889, 6 d. & 1 0 — Henry’s Prize — 14 London Flag — 0 <; Musselburgh— Large Scotch 10 The Lyon — 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 10 — LETTUCE. (Lactuca sativa.) 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. For 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. COS VARIETIES. Per pkt. Per oz. 8. d. 8. d. Bath Cos, Black Seeded — The best Cos variety for Autumn sowing to stand the Winter 3d. and 0 6 10 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 6d. and 10 16 ( 28 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. PARIS WHITE COS LETTUCE. BATH COS LETTUCE. Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. 8. d. Hicks’ Hardy White — A large sort, suitable for sowing in Antninn 6d. and 10 16 Ivery’s Nonsuch — Blanches well, and not likely to run to seed ; sweet and crisp 0 6 10 London White 3d. and 0 6 l o Nuneham Park 3d. „ o 6 l o Paris Green — A fine variety, needs no tying 6d. ,, — 13 Paris White — A superb variety, of immense size and superior quality 3d. and 0 6 10 CABBAGE VARIETIES. JOBUMHEAH LETTUCE. Per pkt. s. d. All the Year Round — Pine 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 ... ... ...6d. and 1 0 Drumhead, OP Malta — A large variety for Summer use 0 4 Early Paris Market — The best 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 four pounds. 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 ... 0 6 Per oz. s. d. 1 0 1 6 0 8 1 o 0 9 1 0 J 0 Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. s. d. Stanstead Park — The largest, hardiest, and best flavoured Cabbage Lettuce, to stand the Winter 3d. and 0 6 10 Th© 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 0 10 Tom Thumb, or Tennis Bail- sman and very early, forming close and compact heads, stands the winter well, also dry weather ... ...3d. and 0 Victoria, Red Edged 3d. „ o MELON. ( Cucumis melo.) (Jucurbitacea:. CULTURE . — Similar to that of the Cucumber, but requiring several degrees more of heat, which must be maintained with regularity. A quick growth should lie encouraged during the earlier stages, and when about one foot or so high the tips should be pinched out, causing them to come stronger, ard the fruit sets more freely. As a rule they are in perfection just before the stems come a.vav easily from the fruit. The soil should be kept firm and solid throughout the growth. Per pkt. — s. d. A. F. BaPPOn— Large, and not coarse ; delicious flavour, green flesh 1 0 Beeehwood Green Flesh — An excellent variety l o Blenheim Orange — A first-class scarlet -fleshed Melon of delicious flavour 1 0 Dell’s Hybrid — Green flesh, exquisite flavour 1 0 Duke Of Edinburgh, scarlet flesh, superior flavour I 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 1 0 6 1 0 6 0 10 TOM THUMB LETTUCE. UE1.0 Of LOCKIXOE. ( 29 ) a.~A CL^XA~ ^ Per pkt. — e. (1. Golden Conqueror — Splendid variety ; rich flavour and good cropper ... 10 Heekfleld Hybrid — Green flesh, good flavour 1 0 Hero Of Bath — Scarlet flesh, rich flavour, thin skin 1 0 Hero of Lockinge — Handsome fruit, skin rich golden colour, regularly netted with white. Flesh almost white, deliciously melting, and of exquisite flavour; very early, and a popular variety for exhibition . 1 0 0 1 Per pkt. — s, Monro’S Little Heath — Easily cultivated, very prolific, and one of the hardiest. The flesh is scarlet Read’s Scarlet Flesh— One of the most exquisite flavoured Melons in cultivation, beautifully netted The Countess — A good constitution, medium size, free setter, distinctly netted. The fruit is yellow in colour, thin in the skin, thick in the flesh, which is" nearly white, tender, juicy, and pleasantly flavoured , William Tillery — An exquisite green-fleshed varietyof the richest flavour .. NEW VARIETIES OF 1893. KNOWSLEY FAVOURITE. Melon, Knowsley Favourite — For delicious I flavour, deepness of flesh, and thin rind, contrasted with other green-fleshed varieties, we have no hesitation in recommending as a great acquisition, and one that will give the greatest satisfaction to every grower. It i^ the result of a cross between Knowsley Green Flesh and Wm. Tillery. The plant has a robust constitution, similar to its parentage. It is moderately early, a sure setter, and a good grower. The fruit weighs from 3 to 5 lbs., occasionally more. In shape mostly round, but sometimes inclined to be oval ; free from corrugations, finely netted ; flesh | pale green and very deep, particularly juicy, and of exquisite | flavour. Per packet, Is. | WYTHES* SEEDLING. Melon, Wythes’ Seedling - — a cross between Limefield Seedling and a varie raised by Mr. Wythes not named. It is very early indeed, and a fine setter, producii fruit of medium size with golden skin, outside moderately netted, and very thin riii A more remarkable feature of it is that the flesh is uot strictly scarlet or green, but combination of the two. The flesh is of high quality, and of an exquisite flavour, may be grown with little heat in the summer mouths, being very free. Per packet, l.v. 6rZ MUSHROOMS. ( Agaricus campcsti is.) ( 30 .) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Snide. Having every facility, and to be quite sure that nothing but the best shall come from us, we collect samples from all sources where manufactured, immediately test which is the best, 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, 6d., postage, 4Jd. ; 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. Mr. It. Gilbert, High Park Gardens, Stamford. If anything ever did deserve the name of unique, surely your Mushroom Spawn does. I have been a grower for many years, and better crop I never saw. Keep a good stock so I can depend on getting it whenever I want it fresh. By using- Cannells’ Perfect Mushroom Spawn they can be had all the year round. MUSTARD. (Sinapis alba and S. niyra.) Crucifer!®. CULTURE.— Sow every fortnight for succession in boxes, in heat when too cold out of doors. On account of making such rapid growth, should be bout a day or so later than Cress, when they are required to come in together for cutting. sown about a day or so later than Cress, "when they Best White — As generally grown for salads Cheaper by the peck or bushel. Chinese — Leaves and stems mnch larger than the common variety, black seeded Per oz. —s. d. per quart, 2s. ; per pint, Is. ; 0 2 0 3 CANNELLS’ SILVER MEDAL ONIONS. (Allium cepa.) Lilliace®. Awarded a SILVER MEDAL for our collection at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show, held at the Agricultural Hall in August, 1893. ^ome arid **-_! ^crvoN. *REWMLg- spsls 7 Potatoes ti, SHOWING ' A PORTION OF OUR COLLECTION. AWA ROYi L SOCIETY. ALSO THE HICHEST iWAR ds at Earls Court s kThe Royal Aquariui Yl- J GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. II. Cannell & Sons showed a grand lot of Potatoes. DAILY GRAPHIC. Messrs. Cannells’ Eynsford Mammoth Potato was prodigious. THE GARDEN, September 30th, 1893. Messrs. Cannell showed 50 dishes of Potatoes, the best being Victory, Satisfaction, Chancellor, and some enormous tubers of Eynsford Mammoth weighing 3 lbs. SCHOOLMASTER. I THE GARDENERS’ MAGAZINE, September 30th, 1893. Even more noteworthy were Messrs. Cannells’ collection of Potatoes, for they were alike remarkable for their high quality, the cultural skill that had been brought to bear upon them, and the taste with which they were arranged. Conspicuous among them were Eynsford Mammoth, a large kidney variety, dwarf in growth, a heavy cropper, and of excellent quality ; Field Marshal, a red kidney, much brighter in colour than others of its class, and it good cropper; and Sweetheart, a white kidney, handsome in appearance, productive, and of excellent, quality. (Silver Medal, R.H.S. Show.) Messrs. Cannell had an excellent collection of Vegetables, the j Potatoes being very fine. (Earl’s Court Show.) Other Varieties in Commerce, and not mentioned in this List, can be supplied at Current Prices. We should be 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 liable to be altered 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. ( 37 ) Carmell & Sons’ Complete Seed Geiide. '7* T- A-* PRIZETAKKR POTATO. 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. RADISH SAVED FROM TRANSPLANTED AND SELECTED ROOTS ONLY. ( Rapluinus sativus.) Crcjcifekal. CULTURE.— To have early, sow in frames near the glass in January; in the open ground in February, and every fortnight till August. To obtain crisp, sweet-eating radishes they must be grown quickly. Per oz. — s. d. Black Spanish — Purge round ; sow in Autumn ..' 0 6 wood’s frame radish. RED TL’RXTF RADISH. OLIVE- SHAPED RADISII. Per oz. — s. d. China Rose — Sow in August for Winter use .. ... 0 8 French Breakfast — The best for early forcing, very much liked in Paris. It is of an oval form, scarlet colour tipped with white per pint, 2s. 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. 6d. 0 4 Olive-Shaped White — Similar to the scarlet except in colour ... 0 6 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, 6d. Red Turnip ••• perquart, 2s. 6d. ; per pint,ls. 3d. 0 3 Scarlet Short-top— Suitable for sowing outdoors per quart, 2s. Gd. ; per pint, Is. 3d. 0 3 White Turnip 2s. Gd.; „ Is. 3d. 0 3 Wood’s Early Frame — Very early ; fine flavour pdr quart, 2s. Gd. ; per pint, Is. 3d. f 38 ) 0 3 Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. RAM PION ( Campanula rapunculus). CULTURE. — Rampion is a vegetable which may be used cooked or as a salad, hut it is not nearly so much grown as it should he, especially when considered what a good substitute it is for Radishes during the early Autumn months, and when owing to heat and drought the latter are sometimes difficult to obtain in a tender condition. Sow seed on a light porous soil in drills 1 not less than G 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 seodlings 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 supply 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 June. 3d. and Gd. per packet. SCOKZONERA. SCORZONERA ( Scorzoncra htspanicd). Composite:. CULTURE. — Same as for Salsafy. The loots are boiled or stewed in the same way as 1’arsuips. A delicious vegetable. lOd. per oz. RHUBARB (Seed) ( Rheum r/iaponticum.) Poi.YGONH.as. CULTURE. — Sow in drills in April about 1 inch deep thin out to G inches apart, and transplant in Autumn into a bed well manured 3 feet, apart each way. Seed sown in this way will produce good roots the second year. Per packet — s. d. Finest Mixed Varieties 0 6 Rhubarb Roots, see page 44. SALADS. We supply seeds of plants generally used at various times of the year in the preparation of this now recognised necessity on the (lining table. Descriptions will be found under the various headings — Barbe de Capucin, Celcriac, Ch'ervil, Chicory, Chives, Corn Salad, Cress, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard, Nasturtion. Purslane, Radish, Rampion, Salsafy, Shallot, Tarragon, Tomato, Watercress, Witloof. SALSAFY ( VE 0 G v^r) (Tragopogon porrifolius). Co.vii'Osit.f.. CULTURE. — Although Salsafy is not usually 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 1 until tender, after which they may be served up with white sauce. The j culture is quite as simple. Choose a piece of ground that has been well dug ! and manured previously, the surface also should be well pulverised. Sow the seed first week in April, iu drills 15 inches apart and about 2 inches deep. As soon as the plants arc large enough to handle, thin out to about 9 inches apart. Beyond 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 iu sand, or allowed to remain in the ground until required for use. Those left in the ground will produce flower steins in spring, and these if cooked when young make an excellent table vegetable. 8EA KALE, SEA KALE, SEED. ( Crambe maritinia.) Crucii'ERjE. CULTURE — Sow iu March or April in rows, about 15 inches apart, and keep the plants clear of weeds. Transplant to good,. well trenched, and rich ground, in clumps of about 4 or 8, 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. Ud. per oz. For Plants, see page 44. SPINACH. (Spinacia oleraceci.) Ciiknopodiaceie. CULTURE. — Should the weather he favourable, a small sowing of the round variety may be made in 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 he sown in heat and transplanted, and he protected till the beginning of June, wheu it may be planted out without shelter. CANNELLS’ ROUND SPINACH. ( 39 ) J \y-xy yvvv Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Per oz. — e. 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 I Per oz. — s. d. Turnip, Golden Bali.- This was 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 CANNELLS’ I'RICKLV SITNACIl. Cannells’ Prickly, or Winter — For Winter use per qt., 2s.; per pint, Is. 0 3 Cannells’ Round, or Summer — h or Summer use ... ... ... pei qt.. 2s.; per pint, Is. 0 3 Flanders Broadleaf— A broad-leaved hardy variety 2 s.; „ Is. 0 3 New Zealand Should he sown in February in heat and transplanted in June .08 Oraehe, or Mountain— Quite distinct o 6 TURNIP. 0 6 EARLY PURPLE-TOP MUNICH TURNIP YELLOW FINLAND TURNIP White Dutch AMERICAN RED STONE TURNIP. ... per pint Is. 9d. 0 3 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 0 ( Brassica ropa .) CrucifkK/E. CULTURE. Sow in March, April, and once a month till the end of August. Sow Six Weeks and SnowbuU till May ; they are the best for early use. Per oz. — s. d. All the Year Round — A green-top yellow variety ; stands the severest weather 0 4 American Red stone — A most excellent kind 0 4 Cannells Early Six Weeks. — Beautiful shape, the quickest variety grown, and one of the best for general crop, per pint Is. '.Id. 0 4 Chirk Castle Black Stone — A capitnl 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 wiuter and in the most severe weather 0 G Early Purple-top Munich — The earliest of all, fine flavour; suit- able for exhibition ... ... ... ... ... ... ... o G Cannells’ Early Snowball— Good for Exhibition, per pint Is. 9d. 0 4 Early White Stone — Suitable for Summer use per pint Is. 9d. 0 3 Green-top Stone — For late sowing per pint Is. 9d. 0 4 Jersey Navet— A white variety, oblong shape, mild, sweet flavour ; good for late sowing to stand the Winter 0 < Orange Jelly, or Golden Eu.i— . be best yellow variety per pint Is. 9d. t Turnip, Model White.— This variety is rema-sa its form, earliness, and quality, and it cannot lie ton srri't: ; • s'o::. mended to exhibitors. The Curdeners ’ Chronicle says: — *• \io . : White Turnip is the greatest advance in white varieties that we have seen.” Awarded Ceitificate at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Vegetable Conference . ... ... ... ... ... 0 6 ( 41 ) CaimelJ & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. r\y wvvwvwv-^ TOMATO, or LOVE APPLE. (Lycnpersicnm esculent urn.) Sor..\NACK/K. We hud daring the summer our 100-feet house of these, grown specially for trial and seed. None were better than 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 ; when they show a truss of flower 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 and 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 10 CHALLENGER — Granted an Aw.ird of Merit by the/ Worshipful Company of Fruiterers at the Guildhall Exhibition, 1890. — The fruit lare borne continuously in clusters of eight, ten, and sometimes more, are 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 ... 1 0 DISH OK CANNELLS’ PERFECTION. Livingstone’s favourite tomato. ( 41 ) YELLOW TROPHY TOMATO. Per pkt. — s. d. Conference — Medium-sized fruit, perfect in form, rich in colour, and produced in wonderful freedom, not only under glass but outdoors 1 0 Conqueror— An early and free setter und a great cropper, whether under glass or outdoors (id. and 1 0 Dedham Favourite — Good main crop variety ... Cd. and 1 0 Early Dwarf Red — A quick grower, one of the best for general cultivation ... ... ... ... ... ... Gd. and 1 0 Early Ruby — A capital smooth round variety ; good cropper, flavour excellent ... Gd. and 1 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 G Goldflnder. — 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 1 0 Hackwood Park Gd. and l 0 Ham Green Favourite — Good size, scarlet, and of fine shape ; a wonderful cropper ... ... .. .. ... ... ... 1 0 Hathaway’S Excelsior — A very handsome variety; fruit large, round, and quite smooth Gd. and 1 0 Lady Bird — Twelve plants of this variety amongst our collection were planted at Eynsford, beating all other kinds. See new varieties 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., Gd. and 1 0 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 ond of the season Gd. and 1 0 Mikado — An American variety, grows to a very large size; one of the best ... Gd. and 1 0 President Garfield— Enormous size, and ripens evenly ; delicious flavour Gd. and 1 0 Prince Albert Victor — (A variety from Conquerer and Mayflower') — Fruit large, flesh very solid, grand flavour, colour bright crimson, shape round and smooth, stems short- jointed, and a very heavy cropper 1 6 Purple King — (A cross between Moore's Gem and Mayflower ) — Colour very bright purple, shape round and smooth, of medium size, very prolific, and quality first-rate ... ... ... ... 1 6 Red Currant, or Cluster — Highly ornamental and interesting, producing an abundance of small fruit in clusters similar to Red Currants, but larger Gd. and I 0 Stamfordian — Good for exhibition purposes 6d. and I 0 The Trophy — This ranks amongst the earliest, and is, without doubt, the largest, most fleshy, and best flavoured of all when well grown Gd. and 1 0 Per pkt. — s d. Vick’S Criterion — Medium-sized fruit, resembling a plum in shape Gd. and 1 0 Yellow Trophy — Identical in shape and size of the well-known Trophy, but in colour a beautiful yellow ... ... ... 1 0 OTHER VARIETIES CAN BE SUPPLIED. TROPHY TOMATO. Mr. T. Binley, The Gardens, The Chestnuts, Leicester, February 13 ih, 1893. I might say that Perfection Tomatoes grown from yonr seed were beautiful. I have had nothing to equal them. The Mushroom Spawn I had of you is doing splendidly. Mrs. E. Clarkson, Lansdown House, St. Leonards, October, 1893. Mr. J. R. McKiddie, The Gardens, Rossie Priory, Inchture, February 2nd, 1893. All the seeds obtained from your firm have given the greatest satisfaction. Mr. F. Lewis, Bromlcv. Kent, March 13 th, 1893. Last year my garden was highly satisfactory. I attribute it entirely to the excellency of your Seeds. There was abundance of all kinds. C. Bexley, Esq., Albion Cottage, Croydon, February 17 th, 1893. I found your Seeds quite up to your advertised term “ Perfect ” all round. Your Potato Victory is, I should say, as good as a potato can be. B. IIooke, Esq., The Towers, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, February %7th, 1893. The Right Rev. Bishop Jenner, Preston Vicarage, Dover, April 22nd, 1893. The Stanstead Park Lettuce from Swanlev has proved itself a most excellent one. My gardener considers your seed the finest lie has ever had. ( 42 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. VEGETABLE MARROW ( Cucurbila ovifcra). CULTURE.—' The seed nmy be sown in a slight heat the end of March, and shifted from the pots about the middle of' May, when select an open piece of ground and throw out holes from two to three feet square and one 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, to refill it. The plants being hardened off, should receive at the time of planting a good watering, and be shaded and protected as long as necessary. 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 6 Hibberd’S Early Prolific — A heavy cropping kind, setting its fruit quicker than some varieties 0 6 Improved Custard — A very ornamental as well as a useful variety 0 6 Large White — Large size, handsome shape, splendid flavour ; one of the best 0 6 Large Green and Gold, best for eating 3d. and o u Mixed Varieties 0 3 Moore’s Cream 3d. and o 6 Pen-y-byd — A distinct variety of great merit ; fruit almost globular in shape ; colour delicate creamy white ; firm flesh, of fine quality and delicate flavour ; one of the finest (id. ,, 1 0 LARGE WHITE VEGETABLE MARROW. CUSTARD MARROW. CAITTrELLS’ TRANSPLANTED VEGETABLE PLANTS. Plants of the following Vegetables supplied and sent by Parcel Post, at the periods stated below: — Per 100- -s. d. 8. d. Borecole, OF Kale — Prom April to Aug 1 0 to 1 6 according to size. Broccoli — From May to August 1 0 „ l 6 >> a Brussels Sprouts— From Sept, to J nly 0 9 „ 1 0 j > a Cabbage — From August to April 0 9 „ 1 0 >» >> Cabbage, Savoy— From May to Sept, 0 9 „ 1 0 a u Cauliflower — From March to August ... 1 6 „ 2 0 a a Celery — From May to August 1 6 „ 3 0 a a A list will be forwarded on application, at current prices. Per 100- -8. d. S. d, Chou de Burghley— May to August ... 2 0 to 4 0 according to size. Coleworts — From June to August 1 0 i G a a Leek — During May and June 1 6 a 3 0 a »> Lettuce — Nearly all the year round 1 0 „ 2 G a a Onions, Autumn sown— During Feb- ruary and March 1 0 „ 1 G 1 1 a Tomatoes — February to June 1 (i 2 6 per doz. for plants of Cucumbers, Melons, and Vegetable Marrows. TOBACCO. HAVANNAH 3d. per packet. KENTUCKY 3d. VIRGINIAN SEED LEAF 3d. and 6d. Mr. C. Faulkner, The Gardens, Silverdale, Staffs. I am quite pleased with your seeds, and can safely say they are me best and most reliable 1 have ever had ; my master, also, says they come up splendidly. I also have to express my thanks, and do not hesitate to say that Messrs. II. Cannell & Sons Catalogue and Guide are the most complete and best I ever saw ; most enjoyable to look through. I shall be pleased to see them regularly C. Leeson, Es> it 2 ,, M II ^ if Giant or Battersea— l „ a »» ^ a a »♦ e. d. per 100—3 6 4 0 7 0 „ 2 6 „ 4 0 6 6 SEA KALE PLANTS. Extra Selected per doz.— 2 0 Strong Plants „ l 0 ARTICHOKE ROOTS AND PLANTS, WHITE S1C1KKE1>. Globe Artichokes (Plants) per doz.— 6 o Jerusalem Artichokes (Tubers) per peck— l 0 Jerusalem Artichokes (White) .. 5 o RHUBARB ROOTS. Dancer’s Early Scarlet Per doz. — s. 7 d. 0 Extra large, for forcing 12 0 Johnston’s St. Martin 7 0 Mitchell’s Royal Albert 7 6 Mixed Varieties 6 6 Myatt’s Victoria 7 0 Hawke’s Champagne ... ... 7 0 One or six roots of each of the above cau be supplied also. POTATO; OR, UNDERGROUND ONIONS. 6d. per lb. ; 14 lbs., 5s. GARLIC. Is. per lb. SHALLOTS. 9d. per lb. HORSE-RADISH SETS. s d. Good Plants ... per doz.— l 6 Extra Selected 2 o HTACAlY's TUIISUIPEKA. Stachy’s Tuberifera (Chinese Artichoke) Choro-Gi.— Quite a novelty, and 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. Tubers, per lb., Is. ; 7 lbs., os. Gd. ; 14 lbs., 10s. 3^^’ 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. Balm. Chives. Horehound. Hyssop. Lavender. HERB ROOTS, &c., &c. Marjoram. Mint. Pennyroyal Rue. Sage. Savory, Winter. Tarragon. Thyme, Common. Thyme, Lemon. Wormwood. Good plants Gd.;each : Es. per doz. C 44 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete: Seed Giiide. OUR WONDERFUL 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. 4Jd. ; 3-lb. tin 2s. 6d., post free 3s. ljd. ; 6-lb. tin 4s. 6d., post free 5s. 6d. In Bags — 14 lbs., 8s.; 28 lbB., 15s.; 56 lbs., 25s.; 1 cwt., 45s. ALWAYS AN ABUNDANCE OF FLOWERS. J UST one powerful ingredient makes this Manure far superior to all others ; its properties go direct to make Flower. Fruit, and Vegetable more brilliant, larger aud finer, without the gross foliage. After one gets used to it they will soon gauge the exact strength that is necessary for any plant desired to have extra tine, 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 iu 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 can be near what it ought 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. DIRECTIONS FOR TTSR3. Fon 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 good soil. Liquid Manure.— Half ounce to a gallon of water, and increase it a little twice a week until the plants are well in flower. On each occasion pot or water two or three without the Real Manure, and watch the difference, it will show one way to get money, and the other to lose it. INCREASED PRODUCTION AND QUALITY COMBINED. EVIDENCE OF MERIT. Mr. F. Wright, Gas Works, Bromley-by-Bow. Your real Manure lias proved most satisfactory, having made plants blossom that have never done so before. Frank W. Rodents, Esq., Sheen Cottage, Purley, Surrey. Kindly send me a tin of your Manure. We find it invaluable, and 1 have recommended it to many of my friends, who remarked how fine they get their flowers now to what they formerly were. Mr. A. Vince, Gardener to T. Brooksbank, Esq., The Gardens, Newlauds Park, Sydenham, S.E. Your seeds have turned out a great success here this summer, especially Primulas and Cinerarias. Every one that sees them is astonished. They are fed twice a week with Real Manure, whicli I can highly recommend. As a flower producer, there is nothing equal to it. T. Collin, Esq., Stanley Lodge, Cadogan Road, Surbiton, S.W. Please send me another bag of Real Manure. I had some last spring, and found it far better than ever I have had before. R. 11. Macloughi.in, Esq., M.B., Cloughjordnn, Ireland. Please send bag Real Manure. Nothing iu my mind lan beat it. It is the best. ( 45 ) Carmel 1 & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. COME AND SEE LOVELY LAWNS AT EYNSFORD. LAWN GRASS SEEDS, For TENNIS LAWNS, CRICKET GROUNDS, PLEASURE GROUNDS, Ac, T HERE is 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 three or four inches deep. After being well rolled and raked very tine the seed may be sown broad cast and as evenly as possible, then rolled down. 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 cat with machine and rolled as frequently as required. Sow per acre from three to four bushels. Ordinary Mixture Best „ Renovating „ 1 quart will sow 300 square feet; 1 peck will sow 2,400 square feet; 1 bushel, 10,000 square feet; 4 bushels, 1 acre. Clover, White Dutch, for Lawns, Is. 6d. per lb. r Bushel. Per Peck. Per lb. s. d. s. d. s. d. 20 0 5 6 1 0 24 0 6 6 l 3 20 0 6 6 1 0 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, MANURES, GARDEN REQUISITES, etc. Acme Labels— See illustration. Aphis Brushes— 2/- each. Aprons, Gardeners’, Shalloon— First quality, 4/6 each ; serge, 3/6 each. Bamboo Canes — Prices according to market. 4 ft. long, 6/- per 100. Baskets, Truck — All sizes, from 9d. each. Beetle Powder — For beetles, cockroaches, and other pests. Per packet, Od. and 1/-. Bouquet Wire — See special mention. Budding Knives— See illustration. Campbell’s Fumigating Insecticide— 8d., l/-, 1/3, and 2/3 each ; a grand improvement. Clay’s Fertilizer, or Plant Food— Packets l/- each. Cocoanut Fibre— l/o per bushel. Coir Brushes — For cleaning pots. 6d. each. Cucumber Glasses - 12-inch to 24 inch, 21 - and 3/6 each. Fowler’s Gardener’s Insecticide— In jars, 1/6 and 3/- each. Fowler’s Lawn Sand — For eradicating weeds, daisies, dandelion, &c., from lawns ; very effectual. Tins, 1/- and 2/6 each. Frigi Domo Canvas— Per square yard, 1/-. Fumigators, Appleby’s— 5/- each. „ Bloxham’s— See illustration. „ Tebb’S — From 3/6 to 5/-. Garden Netting, Tanned— 2 yds. and 4 yds. wide, per yard run, 3d. and 6d. Garden Trowels - 6-inch, i/- each. Gishurstine — For preserving gardeners’ boots. In tins, 6d. and 1/-. Gishurst’s Compound— In boxes, 1 /- and 3/- each. Gloves, Pruning— Best, per pair, 2,6, 2/-, and 1/6. Grafting Wax— 1/- and 2/- per box. Hones, Tam o’ Shanter— 8d., l/-, and 2/6 each. Hughes’ Aphieide — For applying insecticides on small plants, &c. The Aphicide is made so as to fit an ordinary bottle, price 1/6. Hyacinth Glasses — In various colours, 9d. to 2/6 each. For Edging Irons, Garden Reels, Hammers, Hoes, Rakes, Saws, Indelible Ink — For writing on zinc labels, 6d. and 1/-. Instruments — Complete set for dressing Chrysanthemums, 21/-. Labels, Zinc— 1/6 to 3/6 per 100. Lemon Oil Insecticide— 1/6 per pint. Lethorion, or Vapour Cones— 6d., i/-, j/6 each. Manure, Cannells’ Real— See special page. Mats, Best Archangel— 2/- each. „ St. Petersburg— 1/6 each. McDougall's Self-acting Tobacco Sheets— Made in single sheets, each sufficient to fumigate 1,000 cnbic feet. 1/- per sheet. Mealy-Bug Destroyer— Per bottle, i/- and 2/6. Nails, Cast Wall— 3d. per lb. Nicotine Soap— From 1 /- per lb. Raffla Grass— For tying, 1/6 per lb. Shaw’s Tiffany — In pieces, 20 yds. long by 38 inches wide, per piece, 5/-. Shreds, cloth — Per pound, 6d. and 9d. Silver Sand— 2/- per bushel. Standen’s Manure— In tins, 1/- and 2/6 each. Sulphur— 6d. per lb. Syringes — Patent Ball Valve, 2 roses and 1 jet, 17/6 and 22/- Thermometers— Boxwood, 1/6 and 2/- each. Thomson’s Vine Manure— 20/- per cwt. Tobacco Paper and Rag— See special mention. Tobacco-Powder— In tins, 1/- and 2/6 each. Tweezers — Ivory, 3/6 ; steel, 1/9. Verbena Pegs — Per box, 1/-, containing one gross. Wolff’S Solid Ink Pencils— F"or writing on wood, 3d. each. Wood Labels — For Flower Pots (painted), in bundles of 100; per bundle, 4-inch, 8d. ; 5-inch, lOd. ; 6-inch, 1/-. Wood Labels — Unpainted, in bundles of 100; per bundle, 3-inch, 4d. ; 4-incli, 5d. ; 5-inch, 6d. ; 6-inch, 7d.; 7-inch, 8d. ; 8-inch. lOd. : 9-iucli, Is. 4d. ; 10-inch, Is. 8d. ; 12-inch, 2s. Scissors, Scythe, Shears, Syringe, Trowels, &e., 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. ( 46 ) 'AAAA/vAAyvWWW^ .WVAAAAyWWVAAAAAyWVVAAAAAAAAyWVVVWW^ jP* Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. v 7 MR TREE OIR The best and most approved of all Insecticides for killing Insects on Plants, whether at the roots or on the foliage. As a wash for killing Fleas and Lice on Animals. As a perfect remedy for all Skin Diseases. As an Insecticide for Cage Birds, &c.. and as a bleacher and disinfectant for washing flannels and body linen. Full directions on eacli bottle. In bottles, Is. 6d„ 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and 7s. 6d. ; and in gallons at 12s. 6d. each, or 11s. per gallon when larger quantities are taken. HUGHES' GREEN AND CREAM SHADING FOR GLASSHOUSES, Green is., c««n 9 d. per packet. HUGHES FLORAL CEMENT, For fixing bloom of Pelargoniums, &c. Sold in bottles. Is. and 2s. HUGHES STYPTIC, For preventing Vines bleeding after priming. In bottles, Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. HUGHES’ APHICIDE, Is. 6d. TROPICAL BEETLE POWDER. lor destroying Beetles, Cockroaches, Crickets, &c. Most effective in Greenhouses. Price 6d., Is., & 2s. 6d. HUGHES’ FIR TREE OIL SPRAY PUMP. Throws a fine spray 20 feet, and a jet 30 feet, with great force. Price 30s. A larger size for watering purposes, 50s. PATENT FIR TREE OIL SYRINGE. Large size, 24s. Medium size, 17s. 6d. Small size, 12s. 6d. With 5 feet of Tubing to each. PLTTCRPLES 7 WORM DESTROYER. For Worms on Lawns. Sufficient for 30 gallons of water. Packets. Is. each HUGHES’ VAPOUR ROLL FUMIGATOR Is sufficient for 1,200 cubic feet. Is a wonderful invention, and surpasses anything ever produced. Is simple, and burns with a fragrant smell. Is perfectly safe, and never flames in burning. Gives out a large volume of vapoury smoke which penetrates the Houses and destroys all insect life. Is cheap, effective, and always ready for nse. Price is. Box of refills for three Vapour Rolls, 2s. 6d. T i ., * * , „ . ... Mr. H. C. Pkinsef, The Gardens, Buxtcd Park, Uckfield, June 17 th, 1833. i exhibited your 1 ea m a collection at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Meeting. It grew to the height of two feet, and was covered with nods oi a good flavour. I strongly recommend English Wonder as the best early field pea in cultivation. „ . Mr. James Gibson, The Oaks Gardens, Carshalton, Surrey, June loth. 1893. Jtng/is/i M under 1 ea, sown out of doors in the first week in February, were fit to gather on 20th of May. Its cropping qualities I consider to be exceptionally good, while its flavour is, in my opinion, unequalled by any other early pea in cultivation. r r i „ T Mr. Wii. Pope, The Gardens. Highclere Castle, Newbury, June 2Sth, 1893. Juigltsti Wonder 1 ea, 1 am pleased to say has given me great satisfaction. It came into use a day or two later than William Hurst and Chelsea Gem but it is much superior to these in cropping qualities, flavour, and appcarunce. It will, I am sure, become a favourite with all when better known. Mr. R. Milner, Penrice Castle Gardens, Swansea, June 13 th, 1893. - 1 ea is a great improvement on all’ early varieties I have grown, both for cropping, earliuess. and quality. Sown on to pick for table on May 9th. Height 15 inches, and literally covered with pods, which contained from 8 to 10 peas of a rich rior quality. Gardeners who require a Pea of first quality combined with earliness will do well to grow this variety. Your English Wonder Pea 1 February Gth, I was able to pi green, colour and of superior ... ■ Trr Mr. Jas. Douglas, Great Gearies, Ilford, Essex, July 18/A. 1893. i beg to say that your Dwarf I ea English Wonder still maintains its high standard of excellence in dry season as it did the wet one of last year. T , Mr. T. Turton, The Gardens, Maiden Erlegh, Reading, July 4th, 1893. 1 sowed your English 11 wider Pea on March 21st, and it was fit to gather on June 2lst. not having had a drop of water afier tiler came up, and yet the pods were as full as other peas are in an ordinary season. The crop was splendid and of excellent quality. I must repeat what I have often remarked that lmd your English Wonder been more generally grown there would not have been scarcity this’ season. It has indeed a wonderful constitution, and 1 predict it a great future. Mr. Bailey \Vaddb, Birdsall. York, July 4 th, 1893. the Dwarf Early. Marrowfat Pea English Wonder is an excellent variety, good cropper, compact thick habit, and very free. Valuable for frames and early borders. The English Wonder Pea has turned out well. Mr. R. Lye, The Gardens, Sydmonion Court. Newbury, Berks, June 24 th, 1S93. — I like it immensely, quite the best variety of its class I have ever grown. A wonderful cropper, being completely covered with pods of good size and colour, and when cooked are of extra good colour and flavour for an earlv variety. I am sure as it gets better known it will be grown very extensively, as it far surpasses American Wonder and many other early varieties at present in the market. Mr. Gardeners’ Chronicle, June 17M, 1893. II. Markham, Mereworth Castle, Kent. I have hot grown Caunells’ English Wonder before. It is to my mind rightlv named, as it has proved simply perfection here, and I shall mow tt largely. * ’ ® ( 47 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed BOUQUET WIRE (Silver White). ACME LABELS. This Wire is of the finest quality, smooth and easy to work, no matter how long kept. Stalk Wire in 4-lb. packets (about 500 wires), two different thicknesses of wire in each. Price (id. .Postage extra. Fine j-lb. reels for binding, also best annealed (black), &c., price 9d. Extra fine (white only), Is. per reel. Sent by post, plb. , 2 Id. extra ; under 1 lb , 3d. extra; 3 lbs., (id. extra. TOBACCO PAPER and CLOTH for FUMIGATION. Of our own manufacture, free from injurious properties to plants. For full particulars bow to use it, and to exterminate the Green Fly. see “ Cannkli.s' Art of Gardening,” sent post free for 4 stamps. Is, 4d. per lb. ; 5 lbs., ns. Sd. ; 10 lbs., 10s. Gd. ; 28 lbs., 27s. Carriage extra. FOR Cut Flowers, — THE — ROSE EXHIBITOR'S AID (WALKERS PATENT). TUBES, 6s. per dozen ; SUPPORTS, Is. per dozen. SUPPORTS for SPECIMEN GLASSES Silver-Plated, 9d. and Is. each ; Gilt, Is. each. Acme Label for ORCHIDS, 3s. Gd. per Dozen, or 3Gs. per Gross. Acme Label for FRUITS, Is. 9 d. per Dozen, 18s. per Gross. Acme Label for ROSES, Is. 3d. per Dozen, or 12s. per Gross. POSTAGE RATES ON "ACME” LABELS. LETTER POST. PARCEL POST. j RO SES. FRUITS. ORCHIDS. ROSES. FRUITS. ORCHIDS. 4 ... Id. 8 ... l$d. 15 ... 2d. 24 ... 2Jd. 3 ... Id. 5 ... lid. 10 ... 2d. 15 ... 2$d. 2 ... Id. 4 ... lid. 8 ... 2d. 12 ... 2Jd. 05 ... 3d. 130 ... 44<1. 195 ... Gd. 38 ... 3d. 76 ... 4£d 114 ... Gd. 33 ... 3d. 66 ... 4^d. 99 ... 6d. SANDERS’ BOOK ON THE GARDEN. (ENTIRELY NEW AND REVISED EDITION). Decidedly the best Calendar of operations, and a great deal of other matter positively necessary to all who have a garden ; in fact, this work should be on the desk of every gardener and amateur for free and ready access to the employes, then we should have a more regular and better supply of vegetables, and hear less of failures and scarcities, ihe Work contains, in addition to the above matter, a host of information of special value to the amateur and professional gardener, together with numerous illustrations, plans of beds, &c., and is beautifully printed and bound m cloth, thus rendering it worthy of a place on the drawing-room table. Heady in March. Price 2s. Gd . ; post free, 2s. 3d. T ZEE IE DUPLEX. BLOXHAM’S FUMIGATOR. THE MOST USEFUL AND EASILY WORKED Powder Distributor and Dredging Box EXT A. KTT. DISTRIBUTES INSECT POWDERS- “THANATOS,” TOBACCO POWDER, SULPHUR, HELLEBORE, &e. 2s. 6d. each ; by Parcel Post, 2s. 9d. We recommend this Sulphur Duster beyond all others. FIELD’S WALL NAIL. 2STO CLOTH NEEDED. Tiuiuing with Ease and Expedition. Made in four sizes. Price 41 d. per lb. A B. — Space must be alloued for swelling oj stem. A new and highly successful Fumigator for fumigating Plain, an 1 Flowers indoors or in the open air. Both effectual and economical. PRICES. Small Size, 15s. 6d. ; Large Size, 20s. and 25s. net. ( 48 ) PRUNING AND BUDDINC KNIVES, SCISSOR^, &c. All Tools, Knives, &2., are of the best quality, warranted by the Makers, and specially made for Horticultural purposes. No. 3790 6 3 1 13 14 659 104 | Price. No. Price. No Price No. . ... 3/- 3794 3/- 3792 .. 2/0 329 .. ... — 120 31- 4 .. 1/6 to 2/0 316 .. . ... 2/0 20 3/6 107 .. 4/- B L.. . ... 2/0 19 4/- 23 .. 1/0 to 2/0 3 N B . .. 1/0 3791 4/- 110 .. — 207 .. . ... 4/0 9 4/- 20 .. — 204 .. ... 4/0 25 2/- 2 ... 3/- and 4/- 323 .. 0/- to 8/- 100 8/- to 8/- 16 6 h 324 .. 11 1/6 17 .. 325$.. Price. No. . 2/6 120 . 3/- 186$ • 8/- 187 . 8/- 188 . 2/9 189 . 31- 191 . 3'- 191$. . 3/- 193 . 4/- 194 . Price. No. . 3/6 195 ... • */- 195$... • 3/- 190 ... 3/3 197 ... 3/6 200 ... 31- 312 ... 31- 312 SB 31- 313 ... 31- 230 ... Price, . 3/8 . 3/3 ■ «/- ■ 3/8 • V- . 3/6 31- ■ 2/6 . 3/9 T , , . ,, , , l | , „ . . Mr- S. Reeve, Saxmundham, March 23rd, 1893. 1 am pleased to say the heeds I have had m past years have given great satisfaction and have all come up well. . ... , Mr. Green, The Gardens, The Waldrons, Croydon, June 28 th, 1893 Your heeds have given me great satisfaction j have had fine specimens. Wish you could see them. . . , . r , , • , , C. Bewks, Esq., Inceworth, Plymouth. Auqust 2ith, 1893. .Just to give you au idea how I succeeded with your goods. I carried off 11 First Frizes in sharp competition at three of the best Shows in the West of England. 1 T " ( « ) K I F Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. King’s Patent Eraflicating weeder. This important little Tool, made of the best v Steel, is essentially a HAND WEEDER, nine inches long, handle included, of a most companionable de- scription, having five sharp edges, by which all weeds can with facility be scraped, cat, or dug out ; the earth loosened, pulverised, cr smoothed as desired, in an efficient manner with the greatest expedition, with- out SOILING THE HANDS. Weeds amongst Onions, Carrots, Beets, and other Crops can be extirpated at any stage of growth in a quarter the time usually occupied. Jt is a boon for pot culture or the flower garden, where its handi- ness is greatly appreciated. Every gardener that lias tried it pronounces it the MOST PRACTICAL AND USE- PUL tool of modem inven- tion, regarding it as neces- sary to his equipment as the spade, rake, trowel, or hoe. King’s Patent Digit Level watering Pot. Obviates the necessity of climbing or shifting steps to water pots on hanging shelves, baskets, &c., or removing pots on lower tiers of shelves to reach those on the upper. By detaching the string from the brass loop on the spout, aud the pot from iron frame, it can instantly be used as an ordinary water- ing pot. It is light, durable, and handy, fills a long-felt want, and pays its cost in less than a week by its cleanliness and saving of time and trouble. Is. 6d. each. Made in the 1 2 3/6 4/- following sizes: — 3 Quarts. 4/6 each. G HOW TO What a lot of jobs are done wrong, certainly not so correctly as they might and should be if we only give a few minutes’ consideration aud say, “ Let us look first if this is right, and the best way to attain the object in view, what is wanted and what to avoid.” .Tack will say, “I've always seen it done so and so.” Well, Jack’s way will probably answer, and may or may not be good, but in these days we must adopt the best and most reasonable mode, all things considered. The illustration and our remarks will show and explain how a piece of ground should be dug, bow tilings should be planted, and how treated after plant- ing. How strange so important a matter as digging and pulverising ground is that no one, so far as our experience goes, has ever dealt with the matter properly, or what we should say, carried out the work to the fullest extent for the best. There are plenty of plough- ing matches, bnt no digging matches — and why not? Here a little item about workmen : with- out hardly a single exception they will shun the work, when it should be to them a pleasure they never try to adopt or think bow would be the best and quickest, and most common-sense way to do it well, bnt plod on in an unthinking manner. It is of little consequence where and how the ground is situated, it will be best to dig half up, and the other half down, as shown. Supposing it is a bit of ground with ordinary paths which is required to be turned up to look well and grow a good crop. First see that the ground is level, if not, take a forkful of the soil out here and there from the highest points, and throw into the lower parts until sufficient is moved so that ail will be level when finished, for unlevel ground looks extremely unskilful; then wheel on the immure, spread it well and regularly, that is to say. evenly everywhere, just as much round the edges as elsewhere, generally a lot is left where first put, and the crop grows uneven and looks Pad people wonder the reason. This done, peel or skim off the paths all round sufficiently deep to get below the hearts of the weeds, throw this on the ground to be dug in ; after this, line out or square the hit of ground. This done, clear off all weeds (see Engraving, N os. 1 and 2), so that the soil to make a trench is clean, and also where it lays on No. 1. In digging observe the position of the man when the fork is being thrust into the soil with his heel on the shoulder of the tool, and his thumb through the cot of the handle, so that he has a firm hold and command over the fork or spade, which must he kept upright, and thrust down the full length (or at least a foot) of the blade or prongs ; no rolling over the soil, small thin slices is far the best and quickest, this lifted dean up rarely requires mneh breaking afterwards. It will be seen that the man at No. 3 has just finished up to where he wanted to go ; he then turns and commences to take out trench ( on the other end of the next half, which he fills in at No. 3 ; this all laid level, he digs back to No. 1. Here he finds the soil he first took out at No. 2 ; this being free from weeds, it is filled in, and the work is finished off in a workmanlike and proper manner. Always keep a fair sized trench, so that all weeds can be put down and buried deeply, and for all special purposes have it extra deeply dug by going all along the trench from end to end aud leaving it there, so that the next ordinary trench folds in on the top of it. When all this is carried out the whole should lay roughly level. Always dig square up to where the ground is required to be dug, and the trench fill in along, not up to one corner as is usually done, if so it will bej out of level and unworkmanlike. Arrange the ground so as to fit the position, all grass rubbish and manure must be thoroughly buried and the job finished, that the digger could say, with all pride, “ Well, that is done as it should be. I have studied it to its fullest extent, and should be glad for any one to tell me one item that I do not know respecting the digging of ground properly ; and if he really knows without pretending, he is a valuable man, and one to make and grow plenty to eat. Every employer should encourage this art, and there ought to be a. | prize offered for the champion digger in every village. 50 > / Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. (f.k.ii.s., m.s.a.) Home-Grown Extra Choice Flower Seeds. EXPRESSLY FOR PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS. HIHECT EHOMC THE GROWERS TO THE SOWERS. FOR PENNY PACKETS, see page 116. NOVELTIES, &c., IN FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1894. FULL-SIZED PACKETS ONLY OF THE FOLLOWING NOVRIaTIRS, &cl, CAN BE SUPPLIED. Aristolochia Elegans — .V beautiful free- flowering species of neat growth. The flowers are borne on lung stalks, and have a slightly distended tube, which is bent upwards, the upper part dilated into a cordate cup-shaped limb of a rich dark purple colour, ornamented throughout with irregular branched markings, of a creamy white, and having a golden-yellow eye surrounded by rich velvety purple. Its blossoms are produced in the greatest profusion, 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, thf and 1's. 0 ’< l per pkt. ARiSlOLOCUlA ELEGANS. ( jOtt ) Antirrhinum -Queen of the North — Grows lo a uniform height of one foot, elegant lmbit, and densely covered with large white flowers. With- out exception the finest and most beautiful Snapdragon ever seen, each plant will occupy a foot to 18 inches; a gem in herbaceous borders, and most useful for cutting. Is. per pkt. Aster — Comet, Improved Giant White— The flowers of this novelty are much larger than the white varieties introduced a few seasons ago, the petals being much longer and broader. The centre of the flower is formed by u great number of line golden-yellow florets, shaped in the form of a hair, after a few days they unfold to regular florets, and change colour to a pure white, so that a flower of eight days is pure white; the best Aster for show purposes. Is. Od. per pkt. Aster Comet, White with Rosy-Pink — A welcome addition to this class, the habit of the plant and shape of the flower is equal to those of any other colour. The flower is white with a delicate hue of rosy-pink, later on the colouring becomes somewhat more in- tense ; will become a general favourite. Is. per pkt. Aster Mignon j White, changing to lilac. Is. Oil. per pkt. each White, changing to rose. J colour. The above new varieties are both of incomparable delicacy and beauty. Plowere of three distinct shades of colour nre borne at the same time by one plant: the blossoms on first appearing being pure white; those half developed white, changing to lilac or rose ; and, finally, the full-blown flowers are of a beautiful pure lilac or rose tint. Of beautiful shape, and most useful for pot culture and cutting purposes. Aster Sinensis fl. pi. (Betteridg’e’s Quilled) — Sulphury- yellow, a remarkably distinct variety of this free-blooming class. The flowers being globular, quilled, and very double, show the most clearly pronounced yellow yet seen amongst Asters. Is. Od. per pkt. Begonia Erfordia— a new hybrid, between Schmidt i and Semps. Vernon. The growth aud graceful habit are similar to the former, while the colouring of the leaves resembles the latter. The flowers are of a lovely rosy-carmine, in loose clusters, and form a beautiful contrast to the dark foliage ; it attains the height of about 12 to 15 inches. It is a splendid bedder, and also a good winter blooming variety. Is. per pkt. AsfEfi— COiiEfj iMcitoViii) gIAxt WHtTfi, interspefsCd with amber, and a rosy -brouZe shade near the centre, the colour So appreciated by all. Many of the flowers come with scolloped or fimbriated edges, the gtedtCr majority ate shiuotli-cdged, well-formed flowers. New colour not possessed by rtuy Other flower, nlord lovely than tile Hsnhsehotlita, when seen In brilliant sunlight. Seed, 2s. Od. and 5s. per packet ; Tubers, 2s. Grf each, 25s. per dozen. CARNATION, PERPETUAL FLOWERING. Dianthus Caryophyllus Semperflorens fl, pi. (“Ther&se Franco ”)— riant robust, compact and dwarf ; the flowers are upright, perfectly double, very odoriferous, and unique in colour — beau- tiful rose-satin, shaded silver, and flushed with salmon, occasionally striped and marked with pure white. The second buds till out as large as the first, aud the calyx never bursts. The great advantage of this Carnation is its admirable and abundant blooming qualities during the winter under frames or greenhouse. Can be highly recommended for cut flowers, and is destined to take a foremost place in all collections, l’er pkt., Is. Od. BEGONIA “FASHION,” Of this loveliest of all colours we had a 100-ft. house, with tubers planted out; these grew most vigorously, and it was, as hundreds said, a 6ighl never to be forgotten. Its colour is of the most intense old gold,- Campanula Specularioides— A charming dwarf new species, . of uniform compact growth, only 4 inches in height. Flowers upright, well shaped, of uniisual large size, and of a beautiful blue with white throat; -, useful for carpet bedding. 1’er pkt., 1». Od. ( oi)b ) o -d 3 o & © o A . >» r © "3 A o d < < O cc Z> O 3 . o J2 rj f-l o r '&,3 8* o *- o w m &» *8 £ 5 11 §?.s T3 © TJ o a © erf T* H ( oOc ) Seed Guide Cannell & Sons’ Complete CHRYSANTHEMUMS, EARLY-FLOWERING JAPANESE, Clematis Stanleyi — This remarkable species lias beeu sent from the Transvaal, though shrubby in its native habitat in this country it proves to be herbaceous. The flowers vary in size, and are produced ou drooping foot-stalks. Mr. W. Watson, of Kcw, describing the plant in the “Garden,’ states, that he has seen six good flowers open together upon the same branch, each flower remaining fresh for about a fortnight. Their colour varies considerably from rich puce to rose and almost pure white, the beauty of the flower being much enhanced by the central mass of yellow stamens. They are followed by fruit terminating in long silvery, feathery awns, described as being as elegant as a bunch of Ostrich l’lumes. When cultivated in the open ground, it will probably need some protection in Winter, such as bracken or heather. It will also probably succeed in pots of suitable size. Per pkt., Is. and Is. fit/. CIIAMA'.PF.UCF. AFRA. Chamaepeuce Afpa — A splendid biennial from Armenia; it forms large rosettes of 30 to 40 prickly leaves of a dark green colour, veined beau- tifully with ivory-white. The flower stems are from 2i to 3 feet high, and well set with smaller leaves on the whole length ; light purple flower heads in abundance; a stately ornamental foliaged plant. Per pkt., Is. (! MARIOOLp, DWARF FRENCH, PURPLE AND GOLD. Myosotis alpestris, “Jewel" White— Extremely large flowering variety of the semi-tall class, with large umbels of the purest white. Per pkt,, Is. Myosotis dissitiflora, “ Perfection”— Beautiful sky-bine flowers of double the size of those of the original species ; the fiuest and heat Forget-me-not for cut bloom. Per pkt., la. Nemesia Strumosa Suttoni— This charming' plant is oue of the most beautiful Annuals introduced into cultivation for some years past. The colour of flowers are variable, being white oclireouq pale yellow, deep yellow, orange scarlet, magenta, carmine, &C. The variation in the colour of the flowers is one of the most interesting features of this plant. The seed should be sown in paus or boxes filled with light soil in March or April, and the plants put outdoors in May, they will come into bloom in June. Per pkt., Is. 0 cl. Petunia grandiflora fl. pi. Aurora- The flowers arc of medium size and of a charmiug delicate rose colour veined with crimson- purple, thus making a very attractive combination. Per pkt., Is. (ul. Petunia “Giants of California ” —A new strain. Most of the (lowers are exquisitely fringed on the. edges mid are very large, often measuring f> inches across. Some of the colours are rich and gorgeous, and others of lovely delicate shades’; some have charming deep throats of yellow, white, black, green, or maroon, combinations quite new in Petunias ; the flowers, moreover, are of great substance and very deep throated. A strain of incomparable beauty and luxuriance, mid also remarkable in many respects. Per packet of the best varieties, mixed, Is. We can also supply the named hybrids of especial merit— Aurora. Midnight , and Snowstorm. Is. (id. per pkt. each. Poppy, Grand New Double American Flag — a most beautiful double paony- flowered variety of robust growth, about 2 ft. high, busby, and bearing freely birge flowers to 4 inches across ; very double and charmingly coloured, pure white ground margined dark orange-scarlet. Unlike most Poppies with two colours, one of which is obscure, in this variety the ground colour is plainly displayed, making an unusually effective combination. Per pkt., (id. a ) CANNELLS’ PRIMULAS. A New and Novel Departure. THE LADY, Respecting the above New Primula, it is quite a departure. No doubt many will express their astonishment that after having devoted so much time and attention to perfecting the form and size of this useful class of plant, we should suddenly revert back, as it were, to the wild and original species— true but it is no more astonishing than the new Single Roses that have so many admirers, and again the Single Cactus Dahlias, which owing to their light and graceful forms adapt themselves for general decorative purposes, where double, large, well-formed, and heavy-looking flowers would be utterly unsuited. J his new variety is the beau ideal of gracefulness and elegance. The accompanying illustrations unfortunately do not fully convey its actual beauty— in fact, we doubt if it is possible to do so— it has an attraction peculiar to itself, and however much a person may be prejudiced against it at first sight, it ultimately claims their admiration. We have had several laugh at it when seeing it for the first time, but they have invariably asked to view it again before leaving our Nursery. It has beautiful dark foliage nnd stems— when in a young state the leaves are almost a purplish-black colour— the folinge and stems being a most effective contrast to its pure white flowers and bright yellow centre. When in a group of half-a-dozen or more plants it has a most fascinating appearance on the dinner table as a pot-plant it is perfection, and when in a cut state, intermixed with a few fern fronds, it is the very thing required for table decoration ; by occasionally changing the wuter it will be found to keep fresh and effective for a fortnight or more ; the flowers do not drop so quickly as in | other varieties of the Chinese Primula. Per pkt„ 2s, fir/, and 3s. C d. ; smaller pkts., Is. Git ( 50 / ) - PRIMULA SINENSIS HMRltlATA, EIN9FORU WHITE. We have had the honour and pleasure of introducing a goodly number of really beautiful Primulas during the past fifteen years, which can readily be confirmed on searching through the reports of the leading gardening papers throughout the world. During the year of 1893 we were in competition with all the best strains in commerce at the Chicago Exhibition, in which 400 packets of seed were sown, having been sent by no less than sixteen competitors, and from reports we have received, both private and public, we are prond to state that our varieties were decidedly the most admired and prominent amongst such a multitude. See Testimonials m Primulas, page, 103. Onr renowned varieties C'annells’ Pink, Improvement, Lilacina, S loaning Blue, Swanleg Uiant, Swanley Purple, and White Perfection were amongst the most attractive. Cannells’ Eynsford White- -Of the purest white, and highest quality flower ; so overlapping are the petals that it resembles the outline of an immense double. Its fimbriation is not approached by any other kind ; habit good, and very free. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. NEW PRIMULA, CANNELI.s’ WHITE. Cannells’ White A decided improvement, and will undoubtedly commend itself as a first-class variety both for general purposes and exhibitions; it is of vigorous dwarf growth, and producing hold trusses of pure white flowers of great substance and size. Per pkt., '2s. 6d. ( 50/t ) V PYRETHRUM AUREUM l RISTATUM. Pyrethrum Aureum Cristatum (Hurst) A beautiful curled-leaved form of the ordinary Gulden Feather, and in colour equal to the best type of the original from which it has sported, whilst the leaves have the crisp appearance of the most exquisitely curled Parsley. Ilabit is extremely dwarf and compact, rendering it well adapted for carpet bedding, edgings, and similar purposes, it is, however, ns might be expected from its dwarf habit and good colour, a shy seeder, as is the case with all the extra good strains of Golden Feather. Per pkt., Is. (! ( 60m ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide Stock, Princess May — Large-flowering pyramidal ten-week, originating from one of the finest types ; very large flowers of good shape, and of the purest and most delicate light primrose. The percentage of donhle flowers is far above the average, and the few singles being of the same tint as the double ones (which in other varieties are most white) are barely noticeable. The bold foliage is glossy green, wallflower-leaved, and shows off the delicate hue of the flowers to the best advantage. Per pkt., Is. (ir/ SILENE, AMALIA. Silene pendula nana compacta, Amalia — A regular* compact, semi-globular formed variety, 4 to 6 iuches high, which is, during ^the time of flowering, densely covered with soft rose-coloured flowers in such a number that hardly the leaves are to be seen. Admirably suited \ hr spring gardening, and very useful for beds or borders. Per pkt., U. Stock, Carters’ Giant Winter Blooming’— a white winter-flowering variety, which has always been in the forefront in Coveut Garden Market. It matures with greater certainty, and in finer form than any other grown. Its spikes, both central and lateral, surpass all competitors. It has come with the grower 90 per cent., double, and its pure white flowers are invaluable -from Christmas to Easter. The grower writes of it as follows: — “It is a cross between the ordinary Intermediate and Last Lothian White. If sown in May in a cool frame and pricked off in small pots in a North pit, or outdoors in a shady place, it can be gradually forced into bloom by Christmas, or sown in July it will bloom at Easter if brought iuto a cool house and kept at 10 to 15 degrees. It does best on a cool bottom, and requires plenty of air. Per pkt., Is. fit/, and 2s. fit/. SAINT PAULI A IONANTIIA. Saintpaulia ionantha —One of the most charming stove plants introduced of late years. It belongs to the family of the Gesneriaceas, and was found on the Usumbura Mountains in East Africa by Mr. Saintpaul- Illaire. The tiny plants form a Hat rosette of deep green hairy leaves, which are similar in form to those of the Gloxinia, but smaller in all parts, and most reddish brown underneath. The flower stems, 2 to 4 inches in length, are crowned by beautiful deep blue flowers, bearing a close resemblance in form, as well as in colour, to those of the sweet-scented violet ; stamens deep golden-yellow. A well-established plant, will bloom continually throughout the year. The seed is extremely fine and requires similar treatment to that of the Streptocarpus. It is readily propagated by division of the leaves, but does not form a bulb, the roots being of a fibrous character, l’er pkt., 2s. Sesbania Grandiflora— Tiie gigantic and magnificent white (lowers of this attractive plant arp produced in racemes, it belongs to the Leguminosffi, and is one of the largest flowering species known, each raceme has usually four of its immense flowers, which individually are about 3 inches long, the standard being ovate, wings long, and the calyx about three-quarters of an inch in depth. Introduced from West Australia, and is therefore well adapted for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. The plant has elegantly pinnate leaves. Per pkt., 2s. lid. Sunflower, Lorenz's Milflowered— if planted singly in good soil this new variety reaches the enormous height of 12 to 15 feet, and is thickly branched from the base to the top, each branch bearing a multitude of medium-sized, golden-yellow flowers, with small black centre. The best place for this is to be planted singly on lawns, and for filling up vacant spaces in the garden no better material can be found. Per pkt., Is. SUNFLOWER, MILFLOWERED* Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. NEW SWEET PEAS. Lathyrus odoratus. THE QUEEN OF WHITE SWEET PEAS, 11 EMILY HENDERSON. A gloriously beautiful acquisition of American origin. Absolutely pure white, as clear as alabaster aud as lustrous as satin. The flowers, of remark- able substance, are borne on long stiff peduncles, are extra large, with broad round standards that stand up boldly without l'etlcx or curl. The plants are robust, compact , and branching, producing such a pro- digal abundance of (lowers, that the plants appear as if covered with snow. From one plant, specially cultivated, we luive cut in one season the seemingly incredible number of 1,035 sprays of bloom. In earliness it outrivals all competitors by nearly two weeks, and continues a veritable “cut and come again” to the end of Autumn, fragrance is most delicious and distinct. For forcing under glass it is particularly adapted. Price, per pkt, (about 60 seeds). G d . ; per oz. (about 300 seeds), 1 2s. The HKOX/.K KINO. Bronze King 1 — Amongst the numerous new varieties of Sweet Peas introduced of late years there is but the "Orange Prince,” which has a slight resemblance in colour to this new variety. While flu; flowers of the “Orange Prince” are of bright rosy-orange, the standard of our “ Bronze King,” shows a perfectly distinct coppery bronze, the wings are pure white. Charming variety, reproducing itself true from seed. Per pkt., Is. Lady BcaCOIlsfleld— Award of Merit. Salmon standards, tinted rose, the wings pale yellow ; very distinct and beautiful. In sealed pkts., 2». G d. Lady Penzance — Award of Merit. Pale, but very bright rose, very striking and distinct; a most chaste and lovely flower. In sealed pkts., 2s. 6 it. Ovid — The Standards and wings bright rose-pink, margined rose ; a very pleasing flower, a great gem. In sealed pkts., 2s. 6• Large Flowering German Ten- week Stock 6 Varieties of Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 6 „ Hardy Perennials 2 „ 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 1 „ Sunflower, Single, mixed 1 „ Verbena t 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 Paeony-flowered Aster German Ten-week Stocks Double Zinnia, mixed choice Petunias Mignonette, Sweet Scented Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection Sweet Peas, finest mixed Everlaisting Flowers, mixed Ornamental Glasses,, mixed Sunflowers, Single, mixed 00 CO Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. No. 4, Price 5 s., contains (POST FREE) 6 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals „ Half-hardy and Tender Annuals „ Hardy Perennials 1 Packet of Double Zinnias, mixed Truffaut’s French Asters German Ten-week Stocks Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection Mignonette, Sweet Scented Sweet Peas, finest mixed Ornamental Grasses, mixed Everlasting Flowers, mixed Sunflowers, Single, mixed No. 6, Price 2s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 3 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 3 „ Half-hardy Annuals 1 Packet of Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection No. 5, Price 3s. 6d., contains (POST FREE) 18 Packets of the most useful Annuals for cutting. Best Quilled Aster German Ten-week Stocks Everlasting Flowers Ornamental Grasses Sweet Peas Mignonette 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 57. DWARF BOUQUET. 12 distinct colours, separate 6 ,, i> >> 2 s. 6 d. Is. 6 d. NEWEST IMPROVED P^ONY PERFECTION. 12 distinct colours, separate 2 s. 6 d. R Is. 6 d. o .. *> »* VICTORIA. 12 distinct colours, separate 6 ,, ,, >» 2 s. 6 d. Is. 6 d. ENGLISH QUILLED, OR GLOBE. 12 distinct colours, separate 6 ,, ,, >* 2 s. 6 d. is. 6 d. WASHINGTON. 6 distinct colours, separate 2s. Od. IMBRICATED POMPON. 12 distinct colours, separate 6 2 s. 6 d. Is. 6 d. GIANT EMPEROR. 6 distinct colours, separate 2s. Od. DWARF SHAKESPEARE. 6 distinct colours, separate 2s. Od. DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM, FLOWERED. 12 distinct colours, separate 2s - 6d - n Is. 6 d. o «« »» »* COCARDEAU or CROWN (white centre). 6 distinct colours, separate ls - 6dl CANNELLS’ COLLECTIONS OF THE BEST STOCKS IN DISTINCT COLOURS. LARGE FLOWERING GERMAN TEN-WEEK STOCK. 12 distinct colours, separate 6 ,, ,, it 3s. Od. ls. 6 d. WINTER INTERMEDIATE. 6 distinct colours, separate EAST LOTHIAN INTERMEDIATE. 4 distinct colours, separate — GERMAN EMPER 12 distinct colours, separate 6 ,, ,, »* brompton STOC 12 distinct colours, separate ls. 6 d. ( 52 ) K. 2s. Od. 3s. od.] Is. 6 d. 3s. Od. Is. 6d. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS. - o0'0 »- Antirrhinum, 8 choice varieties, separate Balsam, Camellia Flowered, 12 varieties, separate ... *» » 99 ® 99 99 ■.* Carnation, Fancy, 12 varieties, separate 99 99 6 99 99 ••• Carnation, self colours, 12 varieties, separate >» 99 6 99 99 ..* Cockscomb, Dwarf, 12 varieties, separate 99 99 6 ,, ,, ... Convolvulus, Major, 6 varieties, separate Helichrysum Monstrosum, 6 varieties, separate Hollyhock, Chater’s, 6 varieties, separate Larkspur, Hyacinth Flowered, 6 varieties, separate „ Giant Rocket, 6 varieties, separate Pansy, 12 choice varieties, separate ... 6 ,, ,, ,, ... ... ... s. d. 2 0 3 0 1 6 3 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 Phlox Drummondi, 12 varieties, separate 99 99 ^ 99 »* ..* *.. Phlox Drummondi Grandiflora, 8 varieties, separate Pieotee, 12 choice varieties, separate 99 G ,, ,, ,, ... ... ... Pea, Sweet, 7 fine varieties, separate Portulaca Grandiflora FI. Pi., 6 varieties, separate Salpiglossis, 6 large flowering varieties, separate ... Scabious, Dwarf, Double, 6 varieties, separate Tropaeolum Lobbianum, 6 varieties, separate Wallflower, Double German, 12 varieties, separate 99 99 99 G ,, ,, ... Zinnia Elegans, Double, 8 varieties, separate ... .. Single, 6 „ „ Everlasting Flowers, 12 varieties, separate ** 99 G ,, ,, Ornamental Grasses, 12 varieties, separate 99 99 G ,, ,, s. d. 3 0 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 SHOWY FLOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT. For the embellishment of the Garden, in large masses, Open Spaces, Bare Banks, Rockeries, and Edgings. - c >OjO o - The following, grown by us in large quantities, enables Per Ounce.— s. us to supply them by weight, but of not less than half an ounce of each kind at the prices quoted. Per Ounce.— s. Alyssum, Sweet Antirrhinum, mixed; our own Aquilegia, finest, mixed ... Arabis Alpina Calliopsis, Coronata Candytuft, White Rocket „ crimson „ mixed Canterbury Bells, mixed... Clarkia, mixed Collinsia Bieolor „ „ Alba Convolvulus, Minor, blue „ Major, mixed Corn Flower (Centaurea Cyanu Dianthus Heddewigi Digitalis (Foxglove) Erysimum Perowskianum Esehseholtzia Crocea Gilia Tricolor Godetia, Lady Albemarle „ The Bride Helichrysum, finest mixed Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket, mixed Limnanthes Douglas! Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum Lobelia Speeiosa (Crystal Palace) Love-lies-Bleeding, crimson ... choice strain Minor), blue Lupinus Nanus „ Mixed, Annual ... „ „ Perennial Mignonette, Sweet Scented Nasturtium, Tall, mixed ... Tom Thumb, Scarlet ,, Pearl „ Crystal Palace Gem ... „ Beauty „ Spotted ,, King Dwarf, mixed Nemophila Insignis, blue „ Maeulata Phlox Drummondi, best mixe Poppy, fine mixed Pyrethrum, Golden Feather Saponaria Calabriea Silene, mixed Sunflower, double „ single Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus), colours mixed Sweet William ; our own ehoice strain Tagetes Slgnala Pumila Tropaeolum Canariense (Canary Creeper) Virginian Stock, Red „ „ White Wallflower, dark „ mixed Whitlavia Grandiflora d. 9 9 0 9 0 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 9 1 1 1 1 0 0 6 0 6 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 MIXED ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS. 3d. PER OZ. ( 53 ) Canneli & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. MIXED FLOWER SEEDS, Suitable for Shrubberies, Rockeries, Woodland Walks, Large Banks, &c. Sow broadcast during March, April; mid May, or during August and September for Spring flowering. s. d. s. d. Tall varieties 5 0 per lb. 0 6 per oz. 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 116. GEREMB him 0F FIE0WBR I Any Variety not mentioned in this List can be supplied on a few days’ notice. ABBREVIATIONS. a.c. Annual Climber. ai>. Apetalous, without petals. o.A'. Greenhouse Annual. G r. Greenhouse Perennial. h.h.sh. Half-hardy Shrub, n. A. Hardy Annual. li. it. A. Half-hardy Annual. h.h. Hardy Herbaceous. H.n. Hardy Biennial. h.ii.k. Half-hardy Biennial. H. P. Hardy Perennial. h.h.’p. Half-hardy Perennial. HARDY ANNUALS may be sown from February till the end of September; March, April, and May are the best months for general summer display; June and July for autumn blooming ; August and September for .for spring (lowering. Half-hardy Annuals— Sow from the beginning of March to the end of May ; place in a frame on a gentle bottom heat. When sowing from the middle of April to the end of May they may be easily raised without artificial heat, and by selecting a warm, sheltered situation, and covering them with a hand-light till they are strong enough to bear transplanting. BIENNIALS AND PERENNIALS— The most select and tender varieties for summer and autumn blooming may be sown in a gentle heat in March and April, and picked out into pots until fully established, and then potted off singly, or transplanted into the open ground, as required. The hardier varieties may be sown in the open ground, in prepared beds, in June and July, and when strong enough, transplanted to where they are intended to bloom the following year. HERBACEOUS PLANTS are those Perennials which lose their stems annually, whilst the roots continue alive in the ground. ii. ii. a. Abronia Umbellata ( Nyctaginaceie ) — Delicate rose colour ; a beautiful dwarf trailer. 3 d. per pkt. h.h.sh. Abutilon (Malvacea) — Saved from ours, the finest collection of hybrids ever brought together, containing the most beautiful and varied colours. Very showy, decorative, and free-growing shrubs, both for the greenhouse and outside culture during the summer and autumn. 3 to 0 ft. high. Is. per pkt. h.h.sh. Acacia (Albizzia) Lophantha (Lcyuminosa ) — A fine, fern-like foliage plant for greenhouse or window decoration. 6 ft. 3d. pkt. h.h.sh. Acacia — Choice, mixed, decorative plants, with pretty foliage, (id. per pkt. H.F. Acanthus Mollis Latifolius (Acant/iacea)— Large, handsome foliage. 3 ft. (id. per pkt. h.h. a. *Aeroelinium Grandiflorum Atroroseum (Compositn), Everlasting — Very large flowered ; dark. 1 to 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. ABUTILON H.H. A. *Aeroelinium Album— White flowered ; very beantiful. ljf ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h. a. *Aeroelinium Roseum Flore Pleno— The densely double flowers are faultless both in shape and colour. On first unfolding, the flowers show a charming rosy hue, fading to a delicate pink at a later stage. A great advantage lies in the flowers having less tendency to close in damp weather than the sincle kind. 12 ft. 3d. per pkt. * Flowers of these should ne gathered before they are fnlly opened, so as to secure a bright centre wdien dried. h.a. Adonis Aestivalis ( JRanunculaceir ). Flos Adonis — Has bright crimson flowers protruding from finely cut dark green foliage. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Adonis Autumnalis (Pheasant’s Eye) — Crimson ; flowers in autumn. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt h.p. Adonis Vernalis — Flowers 2 in. across, of a bright yellow colour ; charming for flower-border and rockery decoration in spring. a ft. 3d. per pkt. ( oi ) ACROCLINIUM GRANDIFLORUM ATROROSEUM. ACROCLINIUM ROSECM FLORE PLENO ADONIS VERNALI8. h.h.a. Ageratum (Composite-), “ Cannells’ Dwarf” — The beet of all the dwarf blues, 4 ft. 3 cl. per pkt. h.h. Ageratum, “Swanley Blue”— Dwarf, 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Ageratum, Imperial Dwarf White— 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. H.H.A. Ageratum Mexieanum— Useful for large beds; blue; 14 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Alonsoa Albiflora — White. This will be found useful for pot culture in the conservatory, producing a succession of flowers during the Autumn and Winter. 14 to 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Alonsoa Warseewiezii — Bright scarlet flowers, for bed3 or borders. 2 ft. 3d. per packet, II.H.F. Alstrcemeria Aurantiaea— Golden orange, streaked with red ; line for cutting. 14 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Alyssum Maritimum (Cruafera). Sweet Alyssum— Flowers white ; if sown in clumps it has a very pretty effect. f ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Alyssum Saxatile — Yellow ; suitable for the rockery and early spring gardening. ft. 3d. per pkt. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Amaranthus Caudatus— White. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. Amaranthus Globe, see Gomphrena. h.h.a. Amaranthus Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat) — Dwarf, leaves marked with scarlet and rich bronzy purple; beautiful foliage. 14 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Amaranthus Melaneholicus Ruber— A compact growing variety, with large shaded crimson leaves; useful for bedding. 1 to 14 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Amaranthus, “ Princess of Wales ” — One half leaves are intense carmine with olive-green tips, the remainder orange-yellow Oeautifully veined with pink ; splendid plants for table decoration. 3 ft. Is. per pkt. h.h.a. Amaranthus (Hybrid) “ Henderi ” — Graceful habit, brilliant colours, gives a striking effect. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. h.p. Agrostemma Coronaria (Rose ■ Pretty rose coloured. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Agrostemma Coronaria Atrosanguinea— Flowers large, deep crimson. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. AgrOStis — (dee Ornamental Glasses. h.h.a. Alonsoa Linifolia (Scrophulariacee ) — Showy flower; bright scarlet. 1 to 1§ ft. 3d. per pkt. H.H.A. Amaranthus Salicifolius (The Fountain Plant)— One good plant will repay all trouble. For beds, ribbon borders, or decoration of the conservatory. 3 ft. Sow early m March. 3d. per pkt. h.h.p. Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum (Composite). Everlast- ing — Flowers pure white, of a small rosette shape, reminding one cf the old Bachelor’s Buttons. It is of a very easy growth, and of great value for cut flowers all the winter. 14 to 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. ( 55 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. ANCHUSA ITAHOA. n.p. Anchusa Italiea (Bnaqinacere )— Deep bine of easy culture, preferring a sunny situation. 3 to + ft. 3d. per packet. h. p. Anemone Coronaria (Ranunailacea:)— Mixed. £ foot. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Anemone Fulgens (Scarlet Wind Flower) — Graceful habit ; flowers beautiful bright scarlet. | ft. Is. per pkt. Angel’s Trumpet— See Datura. Cannells’ Antirrhinums. n.p. Antirrhinum ( Scrophulariacce ), Snapdragon— Handsome free- flowering border plants , decorative the first season when sown early. These are from onr best varieties, and it is impossible to find a more distinct selec- tion. The greater part of them are beautifully striped. 2 ft. 6 d. per pkt. Varieties to colour can be supplied, 3d. to Gd. per pkt. n.p. Antirrhinum Tom Thumb — Perfectly distinct from the above, the flowers are not quite so large, but their dwarf stiff growth and shiny foliage, with masses of blooms, renders them exceedingly attractive, i to 1 ft. id. per pkt. CANNELLS’ SELECTED COCKSPUR AQUILEGIAS. n.p. Aquilegia (Ranunculacew )— Finest Hybrids, mixed. Is. per pkt. H.p. Aquilegia Vulgaris— Mixed (Columbine). 3d. per pkt. h.p. Aquilegia Skinneri — Red, with tips of the petals golden yellow ; grows 2 to 3 teet high. Is. per pkt. AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA. h.p. Aquilegia Chrysantha — Beautiful yellow, very useful for cutting. 2 to 3 ft. Is. per pkt. h.p. Aquilegia Coerulea Hybrida — The flowers are large and well opened, the centre petals clear sulphur-yellow, and the spurs and sepals a charming shade of pale blue; foliage very handsome; it is perfectly hardy, and grows well in almost any soil. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. DOUBLE AQUILEGIAS. h.p. Aquilegia Californica 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. Is. per pkt. H.p. Aquilegia Glandulosa (Grigor’s Variety)— Tips of petals white, sepals dark blue, large blooms, plant ii to 2 feet high ; one of the most beautiful of this family. Is. per pkt. n.p. Aquilegia Grandiflora Alba— Fine pure white flowers ; one of the best for cutting. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Arabis Alpina ( Cruciferm ) — A beautiful, hardy, miniature- growing plant, and for permanent edging or spring bedding one of the best plants in cultivation ; flowers white. J ft. 3d. per pkt. G. s. Aralia Sieboldii ( Araliacece ) — Handsome, ornamental foliage plant. 3 to G ft. (New seed ready in April.) Is. per pkt. h.p. Argemone Grandiflora ( Papaveracea)— Large, white, daisy - shaped flowers ; may be sown in borders in April. 2 ft. 3ef. per pkt. H. A. Argemone Mexieana (Devil's Fig)— Yellow. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. ii. ii.a. Arnebla Cornuta— Rich lyellow flowers, with fine large black spots; the latter changes colour, and the whole flower becomes a pure yellow. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. h.p. Asperula Odorata (Woodruff) — White, sweet-scented flowers, dwarf; thrives well iu the shade. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Asperula Azurea-setosa— Rosy-blue ; a free bloomer, lft. 3d. per pkt. ( 56 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CANNELLS’ ASTERS ( Composites). JEWEL. COCARDEAC Sow Aster seed m February and March in pots, or on a spent hot bed in drills, 4 inches apart. When the plants are l inch high prick out into a cold frame, or under hand-glasses, 3 to 4 inches apart, from whence they can be planted out when 4 inches high. Select showery weather for planting, when the ground is in good working order ; plant out in rows 1 foot apart each way. To grow Asters to perfection a rich deep soil is indispensable, and during dry weather they should be watered, and a top-dressing of well-rotted manure applied early in August. Be very particular that they are always thoroughly free from insects when they are planted out, otherwise the leaves will become cnrled, and vigour and protection lost for the season. If required for exhibition the buds should be thinned, and the plants well watered with liquid manure. During the last fortnight cover with glass. Ball Or Jewel, Purple-violet— Another exceptionally fine colour to this short-petalled class of Peony-flowered Asters which have already attained such great, popularity. Per pkt. Is. fid. h.u.a. Coeardeau, or Crown — A very striking and distinct class, each flower having a white centre surrounded by rose, crimson, blue, &c. 1.J ft. Per pkt,, mixed, Is. h.h.a. Comet Aster — Large and extremely double flowers, similar in shape to the Japanese Chrysanthemum. 1J ft. Pei pkt., mixed, Is. Comet, Indigo- Of the richest indigo-blue shade, this will form a welcome addition to the now well-known Comet class. Per pkt., Is. (id. Comet, Peach Blossom — This will be appreciated as a valuable addition in this class. The flowers attain a diameter of 3 to 4 inches, are gracefully arched, and petals slightly twisted, a peculiarity which distin- guishes this class, a beautiful and delicate tint; useful for bouquets and other decorative purposes. Per pkt., Is. fid. h.h.a. Comet, White — Of medium height, the flowers are large, pure white; a useful variety for cutting. Per pkt., Is. 6 d. h.h.a. Dwarf Bouquet — Best of the dwarf Asters, growing about 6 inches ; the flowers are all bi-coloured, small, flat-petalled, and very free. Exceedingly pretty, and makes very attractive beds ; suitable for pot culture' 4 ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. h.h.a. Emperor, or Giant Aster— Also a very fine class of Pyramidal Asters, bearing large flowers. The flowers frequently measure 4 inches in diameter, much resembling shining satin. 2 ft. Mixed. Is. (id. per pkt. h.h.a. Imbricated Pompone Aster — The colouring is precisely the same as that of the Dwarf Chrysanthemum and Giant Emperor races. 1A ft. Fine for bouquets. Is. per pkt. ' ( OB CROWN. VICTORIA WHITE. COMET ASTER. h.h.a. Improved Pseony Perfection Aster— The flowers combine the enormous size of the Giant Emperor Aster with the greatest perfection in form and doubleness of the Pieony class. The plants are of pyramidal growth. The yield of seeds is a very small one. 14 ft. Mixed ([colours. Is. per pkt. 7 ) Can riel 1 & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. DWARF BOUQUET ASTERS. IMPROVED PASONV PERFECTION ASTER. but when in full bloom it changos to a magnificent satiny deep scarlet, presenting thus, with these two brilliant colours, a lovely sight. It is well adapted for beds, groups, carpet bedding, or pot culture. Per pkt., Is. G d. h.h.a. Victoria Aster — The finest variety in cultivation, and for exhibition purposes unequalled. Flowers perfectly double, imbricated, globular, and as large as the Giant Emperor Aster. Each plant on an average prodnees from six to eight flowers ; habit very robust. Mixed. Is. per pkt, h.h.a. Victoria Aster Dwarf — A very dwarf class of the preceding A suitable variety for pots. 14 ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. Victoria Needle, or Hedgehog'— Pure white; a splendid intro- duction to this class, and will be found of great use. Per pkt., Is. (id. C ANN EELS’ VICTORIA ASTER. Jewel Or Ball Aster— (I) Apple-blossom ; (2) Deep Eose ; ('■() Rose with White — Three very handsome varieties of a dcw and magnificent class of Asters, obtained from the well-known large flowered Paiony Perfection tribe. Similar, but somewhat dwarfer in habit than the latter, it distinguishes itselfat first sight by its beautiful, shorter-petalled, and perfectly round flowers, which may be compared to the finest varieties of the incurved class of Chrysanthemum. The plants attain a height of about 20 to 24 inches; the fully developed flowers, measuring from 24 to 3 inches across, are as round as a ball, and, being borne on long stalks, they will prove very useful for cutting and bunching. Each colour separate. Per pkt., Is. Gil. Mignon, Hortense Red — Of the greatest value for use in the late autumn. A last sowing in June will bring in the flowers of this excellent variety in the months of October and November. Per pkt., Is. Gel. h.h.a. Pure White Victoria — All are, we presume, fully aware that the ordinary mixed colours of the Victoria variety are the most prized by growers of all the Asters. We need hardly say the value of a bed of pure white of this kind will at once be seen ; we have much pleasure in offering this to our customers. 14 ft. Is. and 2s. per pkt. H.n.A. Triumph As, ter, Deep Scarlet— The most perfect and beautiful of all Dwarf Asters. It forms an entirely new class, reproducing itself true from seed, attaining a height of but 12 inches. The colour is peculiarly rich and brilliant ; when beginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, Washington Aster— Extra fine varieties for exhibition. 14 ft. Mixed. Is. per pkt. h.h.a. English Quilled, or Globe. The guard petals sit regularly round, and are thickly quilled, with very high centres ; for size and shape they are superior to those usually seen at exhibitions. It is well known to all lovers of this class that if home-grown it is superior to that imported. Our large Aster bed in September is generally the finest seen in England. 14 ft. Mixed, Is. per pkt. h.h.a. Shakespeare Aster. Distinct kind, prettiest of all Dwarf Asters, the plants forming a com- pact bush of 6 to 10 inches in diameter and only 0 inches high, producing extra double well-imbricated flowers. Very valuable for pot culture, edgings, and groups; extremely free blooming, and keeps in flower till the frost sets in. The finest colours mixed, is. per pkt. h.h.a. Queen of the Market Aster, White. A capital Aster for cutting purposes, blooming quite three weeks earlier than any other kind. 1| ft. Is- per pkt. h.h.a. Humboldt Aster. A very elegant and large Pseony flowering variety of this much-admired section of Asters. They are, by their graceful growth, free blooming, and extremely showy qualities, well adapted for groups. 12 inches high. Mixed, Is. per pkt. h.h.a. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-Flowered Aster. Can scarcely be too highly recommended, dwarf compact growth ; large, beautifully shaped flowers, very suitable for bedding, and margiua. bclts to other tall varieties. 1 ft. Mixed colours, Is. per pkt. h.p. Aster Perennial ( Composite ), Michaelmas Daisy — From a splendid collection ; sown early they will flower the same year. These are most useful for all kinds of decoration, and are also quite the fashion. From 2 to 6 ft. Sow in heat. Mixed, Is. per pkt. For collections of plants of Perennial Aster, see Floral Guide. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Goiide. FIELD OF ASTERS. ASTERS (MICHAELMAS DAISIES). AUBERGINE (EGG PLANT). ii h.a Aubergine (Egg Flant), Solanum melongena var. ovigenivu Handsorne fruit-bearing annual, fine for table decoration. Sow in heat in March, pot off in rich soil; the chief thing is tv'Jceep them thoroughly free Worn insects. 2 to 3 ft. Mixed, 3 d. per pkt. seedling. alpine. h.p. Auricula. Handsome favourite hardy perennials. h.a. Bartonia Aurea ( Loasaceie ) — Cup-shape flowers of a bright 1 golden yellow, the centre resembling a bunch of fine yellow silk, foliage blue-green ; very pretty. 1 ft. 3 d. per pkt. ( o9 ) AURICULA. Auricula, Cannells’ Finest Prize Show Varieties. A ft. 2s. (id. per pkt. Alpine. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. / wvv\ /wvwvwwwwvv \ BEET, ORNAMENTAL foliaoe (Drarmta-I caved). ii n. Beta Chiliensis ( Chenopodiaceie ) — This magnilicent variety is admired by nil who visit our Nursery. The gorgeous colouring of its broad- stemmed foliage cannot, fail to render it a most effective plant either for borders or shrubbery. 3d. per pkt. h.b. Lee’S Belvoir Castle— A dwarf compact-growing Beet, with intensely dark purple glossy leaves, the best variety for flower garden decoration ; the root also is excellent, being deep red tender, and of good flavour. 3d. per pkt. Cannells’ Balsams ( Impatient Balsamina Camellioe f ore). h.h.a. BALSAM, CANNELLS’ PER- FECTION — Our house of these when in bloom is a grand sight. 2 ft. I*, per pkt. h.h.a. Dwarf Camellia- Flowered Balsam- Imbricated double, large flowered. Lilac, rose, ver- milion, pale lilac, bright rose; all colours. Mixed. 2 ft.. Is. per pkt. BALSAM, CANNELLS’ PERFECTION. BALSAM, CANNELLS’ PERFECTION Our 100-feet house was the finest sight of Balsams ever seen, and the many visitors to onr “ Home of Flowers ” pronounced them grand, ei g double; but considering the number of plants grown, the crop of seed yielded is very limited. .... • s ,hr>v annear Sow in March, in pans, aud place on a brisk hot-bed. When the young plants are up, pot off into 3-in. pots, shifting into larger s | z £ • to require it, 6 and S-inch pots being sufficiently large for the last shift. The soil best suited is half good strong loam, and halt nc goon and leaf mould. A moist and genial atmosphere in a cold frame, expose fully to all the light and air at all favourable oppoituin-i , as the soil becomes exhausted let them be well supplied with liquid manure twice a week, for it is impossible to grow them good witbou i . ( 60 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. /vvvv\ CANNELLS’ TUBEROUS BEGONIAS ( Begnniacece ). $ WE WERE AWARDED THE ONLY SILVER CUP EXCLUSIVELY FOR BEGONIAS AT TEMPLE SHOW, 1893. Our Begonias are lovely indeed. Ten Houses, 100 feet each, filled with the choicest of the choice. Colours so wide, deep, varied, and brilliant together with their short stiff growth and freeness in flowering, shows a marked development and advance on the ordinary strains. Our two acres out of doors, consisting of at least 200,000 plants, were all the season the grandest sight ever seen in this family. Onr New Crimson Scarlets are a surprising advance. These, together with all our other trials of all the best flowers and vegetables, is a great horticultural treat, and should be seen by all so as to ensure success for next season. EXTRACTS FROM GARDENING PAPERS “There are several large houses full of Begonias: indeed, the stock of plants is enormous. The varieties are, moreover, ns remarkable for their fine quality as for their number. There are thousands of large, healthy plants of the best type — compact, with large substantial foliage and vigorous stems that carry the flowers well clear of the leaves. Swanley is ahead of the times with Begonias as it is with other tilings. The best strains producible or procurable are grown there.” “ Mr. Cannell’s literal home of flowers, where just now, excelling all others, the Begonia presents, not only outdoors but iu house after house a spectacle so beautiful and extensive as to almost take one’s breath away and lead to wonder, after the Begonia has satiated us. what other flower can possibly hope to excell or succeed it. Others may, indeed, have grand collections of Begonias, but at least Mr. Caanell has just now one of the finest and most brilliantly beautiful collections, in wondrous variety of colour, both double and single, ever seen.” aiu) £ee. OUR BEGONIAS. Frequent trains from London. Entrances from the stations. All lover6 of the best Flowers and Vegetables are cordially invited. No horticultural establishment is filled with such an amount of interesting objects as ours at all seasons. SEND FOR A CATALOGUE. (See Outside of Cover.) ( 01 ) CANNELLS’ GKANDIFLORA SINGLE BEGONIAS. All colours mixed, saved from the newest and best sorts, all one quality : in sealed packets, with full directions. Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. Seeds sown 1st February. Plants Photographed early in August. CANNELLS’ DWARF GItAN DIFLORA SINGLE STRAIN. Cannells’ Perfect Strain of Begonia Grandiflora, Single — In se&tisil packets, with full directions for sowing and treatment. In separate coloars, per pkt.. Is., 2s. 6 r/.. 5s. , and upwards. Amber. Orange-Scarlet. Blush-White. Picdtee. Buff. Pink. Cri nson. Pink and White. Primrose. Ited. Salmon. Scarlet. White (the purest) Yellow. Orange. Packets’, 'inixed from the above, all one quality, and saved from the finest varieties in existence, Is., 2s. C d., 5s. Seeds sown 1st February. Plants Photographed early in August. cannells" dwarf grandiflora double strain. Cannells Perfect Strain Of Begonia Grandiflora, Double— Saved from ours, the finest collection ill the world. Awarded Gold and Silver 101 Clocks ’ Sllvc ‘ r Cu P s > n:ld innumerable First Prizes throughout the globe. Per pkt., is., 2s. G't., us., and upwards, according to quantity required. la*. ( 62 ) Full prrticulars, see New Plants and onr General Collection in Floral Guide. Scatter the Seed on a level, raoderately-firm surface, cover with glass and paper, keep it in darkness until germinated ; sow and place in heat at any time of the year, or as soon as the seed is ripe ; pot the young seedlings off as soon as large enough, and re-pot when necessary ; in three or four months they begin to display their beautiful blooms. For further particulars see Collection, Floral Guide. BEDDING BEGONIA. h.h.p. Bedding' Begonia — Best varieties. Mixed, Is. and 2s. 6 d. per pkt. h.h.p. Begonia Metalliea — Splendid sort, with beautiful metallic foliage, and numerous brilliant rose flowers. 3 ft. 2s. per pkt. h.h.p. Begonia Davisi — Bluish-green foliage, producing abundant flowers of brilliant scarlet. $ ft. 2s. Gd. per pkt. h.h.p. Begonia Froebeli — This will be found very distinct, the flowers coming direct from the bulb ; bright scarlet. 1 1 ft. Is. Gd. per pkt. h.h.p. Begonia Semperflorens Mixed (winter flowering) — Containing Mr. Iggulden’s variety. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. ii.h.p. Begonia, Tuberosa Vittata — Striped flowered. The flowers are flaked and striped after the manner of the Carnation, even in the flower buds. From the seed offered sowers will obtain about 40 per cent, of plants with flowers more or less striped or rayed. Per pkt., Is. Gd. Begonia Semperflorens Atropurpurea ( Vernon) — Similar in habit to the old and well-known Begonia Semperflorens, it surpasses the latter by far by its brilliant orange-carmine flowers, and by its glossy deep brownish-red foliage, the deep red tint growing in intensity as the season advances. The beauty of the male flowers is still enhanced by the bright yellow stamens, which contrast admirably with the brilliant red flowers and the dark metallic leaves. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout the summer and autumn it cannot be too highly recommended for beds or for pot culture. Per pkt. Is. Gd. ii.h.p. Begonia Rex — Ornamental-leaved varieties saved from the choicest. 1 ft. 2s. Gd. per pkt. h.h.p. Begonia Weltoniensis — One of the perpetual-flowering and evergreen varieties, with small light rose flowers and bright green foliage. 14 ft. Is. per pkt. h.p. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. (Double Daisy). — } ft. Mixed, Gd. per pkt. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. Maxima (Giant Daisy)— Produces beautiful and densely imbricated flowers of an unusual size, measuring from 1) to 2 inches in diameter, and varying in different red tints. Per pkt., Is. ( i BELLIS PERENNIS MAXIMA. FL. PL. BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS ATROPURPUREA. n.p. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. “ Longfellow ’’—Comes true from seed, producing dark rose flowers of unusual size and doubleness, having flower-stalks of great length and stiffness, thereby rendering the flowers of considerable value for bouquets. ( ft. Is. Gd. per pkt. Blanket Flower, see Gaillardia. Blue Bottle, see Centaurea cyanus. Bouncing Bet, see Saponaria calabrica. ii. ii. a. Braehycome, Iberidifolia (Compositor), Swan River Daisy — One of the prettiest of summer annuals ; blue Cineraria-like flowers. 1 ft. 'id. per pkt. 3 ) ii. ii. a. Browallia Elata Grandiflora (Scrophulariace a o cC +3 03 c/3 C/3 cO C/3 03 S* O T* 03 ■H otS is cd S cj .13 DOUBLE BEGONIAS. , Per packet, Is., 2s. 6 cl., 3s. 6 d , 5s., and upwards. J. Eveiiett, Esq., Col bury, Totton, July 31st, 1893. Plants raised from your Calceolaria seed have bloomed well, and been greatly admired. Mr. W. Little St. Peter's Street, Tunbridge Wells, June, 1893. I was awarded a first Class Certificate at Tunbridge Wells for G pots of Calceolarias raised from seed supplied by you. ( 65 ) * See full particulars in Floral Guide. OUB CALCEOLARIAS. See Photograph of our House of Seedlings, Novelties in Flower Seeds. Our house of these is a great feature with us, and to hear the exclama- tions of the many visitors, “Why, 1 have never seen any like these before ; they are handsome,” is quite cheering. The fact is, we have saved the seeds from the rarest colours, and really at first sight they appear to be a new family. Pray remember the crop of seed is considerably less from these uncalceolaria-like colours than from those where the colours are nearly all /ellow, and flowers as long and as ugly as an old slipper. II.H.P. Calceolaria— Shrubby, dwarf bedding varieties. 1| ft. per pkt. Is. Gd. g.t. Calceolaria, Swanley Hybrid Dwarf Perfection (.S'cro- p/tularinecc'). 2s. Gd. per pkt. Smaller pkt , Is. (id. CALCEOLARIA, SWANLEY HYBRID DWARF PERFECTION. ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD. The seed germinates best without heat, and should be sown in pans or pots, following the directions here given as nearly as possible what we prac- tice: — The pots to be quarter filled with drainage, over 'which place t he rough siftings of the mould, filling up the pot with very fine soil, half of which should he composed of sand. When thus prepared, water through a fine rose, and carefully sow the seed, but do not cover it. Place the pots in a close and totally dark frame, or under a square of glass. The moment they show the seed leaf, gradually expose to the light, taking care to protect from exposure to the sun. When the seedlings are strong enough, prick them off into pans prepared as before, and placed in a similar position. From the store pans pot off singly, placing them in a cold frame or near the glass. The main thing is never to let them become dry, starved, and pot- bouml ; if so, the fly will attack them, and they will never make good plants. These directions apply to nearly all seedlings. The common error, and the cause of nearly all failures — the seed is sown too early. Plants become too large, and often for the want of either root or top room have to stand still, as it were, and the moment the roots become stationary they go backward, and when so they become stunted, insects attack them, or yellow foliage sets in, and perfection is lost. Sow in August, and from the moment they are up do everything to keep them growing, and the faster the better. Rain water is absolutely nocesmry. Let them be carefully shifted from the small pot to the 5-ineli. Let the night temperature and moisture be such as to cause a nice refreshing dew to stand on the surface of the leaves every morn- ing. This wards off insects and gives vigour to the plant, but it should be dispelled during the day by the admission of air. (See important cultural directions given for Cinerarias.) Keep them in a cold frame, with plenty of air and moisture at all favourable times. No frost must touch them. The grand secret is to keep all green fly away, and if coddled in a house, they are almost sure to be attacked. If so, the most effectual means must be adopted by placing them in a lofty position and fumigating, as per directions given (see Guide) ; and at the very moment of the first curled leaf, every fly must be destroyed. As soon as the first root appears at the drainage hole, let them be shifted intact and without injury into their blooming pots, making sure that every pot is well drained, for no plant i3 more liable to become sickly and yellow in wet, sour soil than the Calceolaria. On the first signs of sharp weather, place, in a honse near the glass, with temperature not above 50 (leg., with plenty of moisture ; and as soon as the pots become well filled with roots, give liquid manure once a week, and stake out and fumigate thoroughly just before they show flowers, and the result will be a grand sight. Some plants die off suddenly at the blooming time ; this is generally caused. by over watering. (See cultural directions for Primulas.) THE FINEST STRAIN OF CALCEOLARIA IN THE WORLD. h.a. Calliopsis (Coreopsis) Coronata (Tickseed) (Composite)— Yellow, brown spots; very pretty. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Calliopsis DPUfnmondi— Flowers yellow, with brown centre; one of the best. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Calliopsis finctoria (Bicolor)— Yellow and crimson; valu- able. 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Calliopsis atrosang'uinea— Dark crimson; attractive, l ft. 3d. per pkt. H.A. Calliopsis Atkinsoniana— Orange-yellow, spotted brown in centre. 2 to 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. II. II. a. Callirhoe in voluerata— Barge purplish-crimson flowers. 1 i ft. 3d. per pkt. ( 66 ) - CALENDULA OFFICINALIS “METEOR.” CALENDULA OFFICINALIS GRAND. SULl'IIUREA FL. PL Calendula Officinalis Grandiflora Sulphurea fi. pi.— ( Of the improved dompact growing pot-marigold, producing very large and | extremely double flowers of a pleasing sulphur-yellow colour. l J er pl.t,, Is. j h.a. Calendula Officinalis fl. pi. “Meteor” ( Composite )— a splendid variety, with large and beautifully imbricated striped flowers, the I colours of a deep brown-orange on a pale straw-coloured, almost white, ground; the stripes aro very striking, and of the greatest regularity. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Calendula “ Orange King'” — This variety represents the highest possible perfection in the class of Double Calendula. The flower is faultlessly shaped, and of a very dazzling deep orange colour. ^ ft. (id. per pkt. h.a. Calendula pluvialis (Cape Marigold), very free-flowering, white. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. Californian Poppy— See Eschscholtzia. h.p. Campanula Carpathiea (Campanulacece ) — Covered with large erect blue flowers. ' $ ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Campanula Carpathiea Alba— Flowers white, i ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Campanula Carpathiea Pallida — Very pale blue; pretty. $ ft. 3d. per pkt. * h.p. Campanula Celtidifolia — Produces light blue flowers; blooms first 'season, (id. per pkt h.p. Campanula Grandiflora (Platycodon grandiflorum) — Large ; blue flowers in autumn ; effective. 2 ft, (it/, per pkt. h.p. Campanula Grandiflora Alba — Flowers pure white. 2 ft (id. per pkt. h.p. Campanula Latifolia — This produces stout stems 3 feet high, bearing large blue flowers in great abundance, (id. per pkt. h.b. Campanula Media Calyeanthema— Blue. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.b. Campanula Media Calyeanthema Alba — 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. Two splendid showy varieties of Canterbury Bells, the calyx forming an elegant cup round the base of the bell, and being of the same beautiful colour as the corolla. These varieties come quite true from seed. h.b. Campanula Media (Double Canterbury Bells, Mixed). 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Campanula Pyramidalis (Chimney Campanula) — This when in bloom is very handsome ; pale blue. 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Campanula Speculum (Venus Looking-Glass) — Blue; very pretty annual for borders, rockwork, &c. id. per pkt. h.a. Campanula Speculum fl. Alba— White. 3d. per pkt, h.p. Campanula Turbinata — Flowers blue; dwarf. 3d. per pkt. u p. Campanula Turbinata Alba — White, is. per pkt j r Canary Creeper— See Tropssolum. CANDYTUFT, ESlPBkSS. CA1.LIOPSIS COKONATA. Carnea — Flesh colonr. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. Crimson— 1 ft 3d. per pkt. Empress— A splendid variety, producing pure white pyramidal trusses on dwarf branches ; very free. f ft. (id. per pkt. Lilaeea — Lilac. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. Mixed. 3 h 3 a^> CO CARNATIONS AND, PICOTEES. d P ce p C$ M 8 O f—H o < 1 ) rP Eh a o o 3 p •H d rP o >> a w -M P B S d P ctf -i* c$ Pi Ph o Pi Pi bD a -d ■P P Seed, m*i.*ed, 2s. 6d,» Packet PERPETUAL FLOWERING DWARF DOUBLE MARGARET CARNATIONS— TOM THUMB. H.p. Carnations, mixed. H ft. 2s. 6 d. per pkt. Perpetual Flowering Dwarf Double Margaret Carnations— Tom Thumb. — Herewith is offered an opportunity which cannot be excelled to every one who is in constant want of fine flowering plants. In growing these beautiful Carnations the greatest possible perfection has been obtained, and it is hardly likely they will ever be surpassed. They are most valuable for pot culture, bedding, groups, borders, &c., and will be highly appreciated by all lovers of the Carnation. The cultivation is quite simple, as they can be sown at almost any time of the year, but must bo transplanted at once to the spot where intended to flower. If sown in March they require but very little more attention than many of the common summer flowers. Per pkt., Is. and Is. 3d. Carnation Margaret White— Pure white, Is. (id. per pkt. h.p. Cannells’ Picotees and Carnations, mixed 2s. 6a. per pkt. h.p. Cannells Picotees, mixed. ft. 2s. 6 d. per pkt. h.p. Tree, or Winter Flowering Carnations, saved from the best varieties. 2 ft. 2s. per pkt. Sow in June, and treat them like Calceolarias until September: after that to be kept in a cool frame. For Collections of Carnation and Picotee. sec page 33. CANNELLS’ CHOICE CARNATION. Castor Oil Plant — See iticinus. h.p. Catananehe Ccerulea — Blue and purple, free flowering. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h. a. Catehfly, Lobel’s Red ( CaroyphyUacert;), Silene Armeria — Very showy, early flowering plant. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Catehfly, Lobel’s White. i ft. 3d. per pkt. g. a. Celosia Plumosa (Amarantacece) — A very handsome, dwarf, bright crimson sort of the feathery Cockscombs, of regular pyramidal growth ; well adapted for pot culture as well as for flower bods. 3 ft. Is. per pkt. o.a. CelOSia Huttoni — Bright crimson, very effective. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. o.a. Celosia Japoniea — The branches, from the roots to the smallest leaf vein, are scarlet or crimson, the combs are almost as delicately cut as ruffled lace, often in pyramidal masses, while the colours are of the brightest description imaginable. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. o.a. Celosia Pyramidalis Aurea (Golden)— 2J ft. is. per pkt. g.a. Celosia Pyramidalis Coccinea— 2£ ft. is. per pkt. CELOSIA SP1CATA ROSEA. L. ( 71 1 Connell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CELOSIA 1-LUMOSA. u.h.p. Centaurea Gymnocarpa — Rose-purple flowers, silvery - white; pinnatifid foliage. H ft- 6rf. per pkt. h a. Centaurea Moschata Alba (White Sweet Sultan) - l ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Centaurea Moschata Purpurea (Composite), Purple Sweet Sultan— 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. H.H.P. Centaurea Ragusina rCandidissima)— The best ol ^8 gonns for bedding purposes, and a very valuable decorative plant for conservatory or other purposes; its large silvery white leaves form a hue contrast when grouped with other plants ; as an ornamental bedding plant it is unequalled by any in cultivation with similar foliage. U ft. Is. Gel. per pkt. H.A. Centaurea Suaveolens (Sweet Sultan)— Well known, a very useful plant, flowers bright yellow. 1£ feet high. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Centranthus Macrosiphon — Very pretty, pink. i£ ft. 3d. per pkt. SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY NEW EROM AMERICA. With the Raiser’s description, rpntrnspma Grandiflora— Many old and neglected plants are really valuable and prove eminently satisfactory; but, after all, denied that one which is absolutely new to cultivation, and at the same time is one of the very best in actual merit, is decidedly most desirable. Just such a plants Centrosema Grandiflora I have had^he » of watching the growth and development of it during the ast few .seasons It is a perfectly hardy perennial vine, of rare and exquisite beaut^ wh ^ blooms early in June from seed sown in Apn , and bears, in the greatest profusion, inverted pea-shaped flowers from ljr to2£ inches in diameter, ranging in colour from a rosy-violet to a reddish-purple, with a broad feathered-white marking through the centre. The large buds an tl c hack of the flowers are pure white, making it appear as if one plant bore many different coloured flowers at one time. Occasionally plants bear 1 wbl ® flowers, while others are margined with a broad white feathering. 1 he flowers are produced in the greatest abundance, sometimes six to eight in a single duster. an d ^ verygraceful , and of a delightful odour. Blooming stems placed in water remain fresh for many days. It is well adapted for every garden purpose, especially as a climber running six to eight feet in a season. Even in the poorest soil it will bloom freely until cut down by frost. I certainly predict for it a great run and immense popularity here and abroad.— W m. F. Bassett. Is. C d. per pkt. H.p. Cerastium Tomentosum (Caroyophyllaceai)^A white foliage miniature plant for edgings or rockwork. A ft. Is. per pkt. h.h.b. Chamsepeuee Casabonse (Fish-bone Thistle)— I ft. Gd. per pkt. CELOSIA JAPONICA. o.A. Celosia Pyramidalis Versicolor — A tali feathery Cocks- comb of several beautiful colours ; if properly grown cannot fail to be appreciated. 6 d. per pkt. o A. Celosia Spieata Rosea— Crimson, with shaded maroon foliage. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. The above to he treated like the Amaranthus, only to be kept in pots, as they are more for indoor decorations. h.p. Centaurea Clementei— Robust growing; white foliage variety. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. H.A. Centaurea Cyanus— 1 The beautiful Cornflower, much used for floral decoration, bouquets, &c., mixed, containing, blue, pink, and white. 2 to 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. Fink and white in separate pkts. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Centaurea Cyanus, Blue (Cornflower) — 2 to 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. H.A. Centaurea Cyanus (Victoria).-This charming variety of our garden Cornflowers is very dwarf, rarely exceeding 6 to 8 inches in height, and the plants form very pretty miniature globular bushes, winch are profusely covered with dark blue flowers. Is. per pkt. CHAM2EPEUCB DIACANTHA. h.h.b. Chamsepeuee Diacantha (Composite ), . Thistle— Magnificent ornamental foliaged biennial Cardu ea, g leaves thickly set with spines symmetrically arranged, it- • P 1 h.h.a. Chenopodium Atriplieis (Chenopodiacem), Goosefoot- Purple-shaded foliage plant. 3 ft. 2>d. per pkt. Mr. \V. Pope, The Gardens, lligln lere Castle, Newbury, August 3th, 181)3. Plants raised from vour Aster Seed have bloomed well and are splendid. R Mr. W. Bennett, Middleton, August. lb.W. I am pleased to inform yon that I was awarded First Prizes for Asters and Stocks grown from seed supplied by you. Thanks for such gram quality. ( 72 ) CANNELLS’ GRANDIFLORA CINERARIA ( Composites). Price per packet, 2s. 6(/. Smaller packet, Is. 6d. per pkt. h.b. Lunaria Biennis, *yn. Annua (Crurifem), Honesty— Moonwort — Ornamental, transparent, silvery seed vessels (much used for winter decoration), purple flowers ; very showy. 3d. per pkt. it. a. Lupinus (Mutabilis) Cruickshanki (Legumingsce )— Splendid blue and whito flowers. 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. H.A. Lupinus Nanus— Dwarf, blue. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Lupinus Subcarhosus — Splendid species for beds; flower3 blue and white. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. H.A. Lupinus Annual Varieties— Finest mixed. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. Perennial Varieties. h.p. Lupinus Perennial Varieties— Finest mixed. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Lupinus Arboreus (The Yellow Tree Lupin)— 4 ft. 6c?. per pkt. h.a. Lupinus Hartwegi — Very pretty border species. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Lychnis Chaleedoniea kVoa, (Laryophyllecc)— Flowers white. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Lychnis Fulgens — Very showy flowers, brilliant scarlet. I J ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Lychnis Chaleedoniea — Fine bold plants, with beautiful heads of scailet. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Malope Grandiflora Purpurea (Mahacece )— Very showy annual, forming bushes about 2 ft. high, completely covered with handsome flowers of a shiny crimson-purple,, very useful for cutting, and lasts in bloom till frost sets in. 3d. per pkt. H.P. Malva Moschata Alba Major (Mahacece )—' The pure white flowered variety of the British iVI usk Mallow ; an extremely pretty and attractive plant, specially well adapted for cutting purposes ; quite hardy. 2 to 2 j ft. Is. per pkt. h.h.a. French Marigold, CANNELLS’ First Prize Strain ( Compositor ), Tagetes patula — Some blooms were sent to the Gardeners’ Magazine, and the following is the reply : — “ H. Cannell & Sons. — Your French Marigolds are really magnificent; we have not seen anything to equal them. The colour and marking is wonderfully bright and decisive, and the form can be summed up in the one word — perfection. A few stands of bloom like those before us would present a striking contrast to, and have a great appearance amongst, other cut flowers usually exhibited at this season of the year.” Sow in March, shift, into good-sized pot, plant out the first warm weather in May ; they will last in bloom till the frost sets in. 14 ft. Is. per pkt. H.H.A. Dwarf French Marigold — Selected from the choicest blooms, and dwarfest plants, lj ft. Is. per pkt. H.H.A. Marigold, Dark African ( Tagetes erecta)— These produce heads of bloom of immonse size ; at a distance they have the appearance of Dahlias ; to be treated the same as Asters. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Marigold, Selected African Light Lemon Colour- Extra fine for exhibition. Those are equally as fine in quality as the preceding varieties. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Marigold Aurea Floribunda— One of the prettiest dwarf yellow bedding plants that we know. 3d. per pkt. For other varieties — See Tagetes. Marigold, Pot— See Calendula- h.h.a. Marty nia Fragrans ( Pedal(neaQ — Splendid; bearing fragrant crimson- purple flowers. 2 ft. ' id. per pkt. h.h.p. Marvel Of Peru, Mirabilts Jalapa ( Nyctaginr.ee ) — A very- picturesque plant, the diversified colours contrasting well with its dark green glossy foliage ; continues in bloom through the summer and autumn : the root may be preserved, like Dahlias, throughout the winter ; the best colours mixed. 2 ft, 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Mathiola Bicornis (Crucifen «), Night-srented Stock — Light lilac ; -deliciously fragrant in evening and morning, and especially after a shower. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Matricaria Eximia Nana Aurea Crispa Compacta fl. pi. ( Composites ) — Lovely little cream-coloured quilled flowers, very usetul for cutting. It is one of the curled-leaved Feverfews; height about 8 inches; a gem in any garden. 6 d. per pkt. h.h.p. Maurandya Barelayana (Scrophularmea ;) — A most boau- tiful slender climber, producing abundance of purple and white coloured tube-shaped flowers; for trailing up pillars, wirework, &c., is one of the best plants. Sow from March to May. 6 d. per pkt. h.h p. Maurandya Barelayana Alba— White, is. per pkt. h.p. Meeonopsis eambriea ( Papaveracece ), Welsh Poppy — Thrives well on rockwork ; golden yellow. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. malva moschata alba major. MATRICARIA. C91 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gaiide. h.h.a. Mesembryanthemum Tricolor — Lovely dwarf plants for borders or rockwork. Ad. per pkt. h.h.a. Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium Variegatum ( Ficoidew ) — Foliage elegantly variegated with white; a gem tor dower beds and hanging baskets. f ft. Is. per pkt. h.a. Mignonette, Miles’ New Hybrid Spiral— Much admired by the public generally; habit dwarf and branching, with spikes often attaining a length of from 8 to 10 inches; powerful odour. Well adapted for market purposes. 1 ft Is. per pkt. h.a. Mignonette, Garaway’s White— Much grown as a pot plant for greenhouse decoration during the winter and earlyjspring months ; the spikes are not only larger, but the individual flowers are more double and of a much purer white than other varieties, rendering it undoubtedly the best kind for winter blooming. 1 ft. Is. psr pkt. h.a. Mignonette, Parson’s White, l ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Mignonette, Red King — The prettiest, highest coloured red, and the most distinct oi the whole family. It has also a remarkably neat habit, medium flowers, just the convenient size for cut blooms, and has a charming and striking effect amongst other flowers; much more attractive than the ordinary kinds. 6 d. per pkt. h.a. Mignonette, Crimson, l ft. 3d. per pkt., is. erf. per oz. h.a. Mignonette, Cannells’ Perfection ( Resedacece , Reseda Odorala ) — The great trial of Mignonette, from all parts of the world, at Chiswick brought plenty of splendidly developed specimens before the Floral Committee. The best and the worst were closely scrutinised, and all were unanimous that this was the finest variety ever yet seen in this country ; and we have great pleasure in offering this very kind, which is altogether larger, bolder, and its odour more powerful, and should be grown in every garden. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. h.a. Mignonette, G.olden Queen— A most decided golden hue, which carries a cheer into every bouquet or table decoration ; wonderfully free and deliciously fragrant. I ft. Is. per pkt. MIGNONETTE, IMPROVED VICTORIA. Mignonette, Improved Victoria— Crows only about 2 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. CANN ELLS' PRIMULAS. are ooell Km0am \o> be: fbe best in tbs (Borld. We have been Awarded more Certificates by the Royal Horticultural Society for the excellency of our strain and varieties than any other Firm. onn PRIMULAS AT SWAULBY. For New Varieties, see coloured paper in front of Flower Seeds. Out of 400 packets of Seeds and 16 Competitors at the WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION, CHICAGO, Our Varieties received more Honourable Mentions than any other Firm, and in confirmation of this see the following 1 Testimonials, which were sent to us by our esteemed customers unasked for, thus showing- the superiority of our Strain. G. Jkmmison, Esq., Drawer J. Fort Gatriot, Michigan, U.S.A., March 10 Ih, 1893. I was at tho World’s Fair grounds lately and saw the variety of Primulas in bloom, and was pleased to see the name of H. Cannell among the list of strains, especially when I found that they excelled all others by far. Chas. W. Hoitt, Esq., Nashua, N.H., U.S.A., Aj.ril 21 st, 1893. I saw your Primulas at the World's Fair, and found them much superior to all others there. For other valuable cultural remarks, see Cyclamen, Calceolarias, and Cinerarias. It is well known that our collection, solely for seeding purposes, is the choicest in the world, and are throughout the winter a sight worth seeing, for the new kinds possess such brilliancy of colour that they totally eclipse the older ordinary rose-coloured varieties ; were it needed, we coaid append numerous extracts from every Horticultural Journal and other testimonials. (See Report of the Royal Horticultural Floral Committee Meetings.) HOW TO GROW PRIMULAS. S OW often and how true it is remarked that England could double its present produce if the art of cultivation was better understood. The precisely same remark applies to Primulas — and. in fact, to all flowers, three-parts of which are positively starved and ill-treated. First, make yourself master of what creates health and vigour in a plant, and what will injure it. and its effect, and what loss is sustained by that injury. To thoroughly understand all this, see all our cultural remarks, particularly “ How to grow soft-wooded plants to the height of perfection.” Sow the seed in May, and again in June, on a level surface of soil, composed of two parts rotten turfy loam, one of partly rotten leaf mould, one of decayed cow-manure, and a small quantity of sea-sand; this mixture of soil will do for all growths and potting. Just cover over the seed with some light material (sifted cocoa-nut fibre is the best), water lightly, but thoroughly, place in total darkness, and in a few days examine and give light and air ; the moment the seed leaves appear gradually expose, and prick out, as soon as they can be handled, into small pots ; shade, and at all times keep them as near the gla-s as possible (a cold frame is the best place up to the first cool weather in September), slightly shade from hot sun, and as soon as the roots make their appearance in the drainage-hole shift into 5 or 6-inch pots; be careful that this is done in a clean skilful manner, by not dirtying the foliage nor injuring the roots; pot firmly, pressing the soil down as tightly as you can with the forefinger ; be sure that the soil is neither too wet nor too dry; sprinkle well, and shade and shut up rather closely for a few days ; water with perfectly clear rain-water ; aud as soon as the plants show the flower-stem give them weak liquid manure once a week, and all the moisture you can without creating any damp or mould ; keep in a temperature of from 50" to 60°, and one regular moisture at the root is the great secret of success, so that the soil never shows the least crack or vacancy round the inside of the pot ; if this is allowed to occur, vigour is gone for the season. Often seedsmen and nurserymen are blamed for sending wrong and inferior kinds, aud their engravings and descriptions set down as puff. ( 103 ) Cam Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed ; Guide. ^8* PRIMULAS (PRIMULA SINENSIS) ( Primulncta ’). v CANNELLS’ WHITE PERFECTION. CANNELLS’ IMPROVEMENT, DEEP RED. CANNELLS’ SWANLEY BLUE. Swanley Blue — Identical, or nearly so, with what has been shown as blue colour. It is a beautiful mauve, perfectly distinct, and one of the most uncommon coloured Primulas of the whole collection ; very striking. 9 in. 2s. G d. per pkt. ; smaller pkt. Is. fiei. CANNELLS IMPROVEMENT — The highest bright red, is a grand march onwards of the Swanley-Red type; habit, size, substance, and ■ fiery colour of its flowers far excels all others, except our new ones ; habit and freeness, together with its fine flowers, constitute it a gem. 9 in high. First-Class Certificate. 2s. 6 d. per pkt. ; smaller pkt. Is. fid. Cannells’ Pink — Is acknowledged to be the most perfect Primula ever raised; colour, the most lovely of pinks ever seen, nearly resembling .the tint at the base of the petals of La France rose. By carrying your thoughts to that flower you can readily imagine the grandeur of this variety, the largest bloom and the finest habit. The value can readily be seen. 2s. 6 d. per pkt. ;, smaller pkt., Is. fid. ' Intensity — A high coloured red, large flower, and best habit of ail the Swanley Red class. 9 in. 2s. 6 d. per pkt. ; smaller pkt. Is. Gd. PHINCKSS MARY. Princess Mary— Our variety named White Perfection is known and valued throughout the world. This is also a pure white, but of the highest quality flower, so overlapping is its petals that it well-nigh resembles the outline of a gigantic double. Its fimbriation is not approached by any other kind ; habit good ; and very free. Those who have honoured us with a visit have probably observed the lovely parsley-shaped leaves. The original was called Crispifolia, bat its flowers were of the poorest descrip- tion. The question was to put a really good flower on this ornamental foliage plant,, and after years of attentive work and many disappointments we at last succeeded in raising a variety possessing the coveted prize ; and after our esteemed customers have seen a flower, we quite expect one and all to say, “ We are quite entitled to a gold medal from the nation.” At all events, of this we are quite certain, that if placed before anyone interested in snch matters, they would say and write as we have done. 9 in. 2s. Gd. per pkt.; smaller pkt., Is. Gd. Swanley Giant — A large form and colour of the old coloured kinds. Seed very scarce. 2s. Gd. and 6s. per pkt. Lilacina — Plain leaf. 2s. Gd. per pkt. ; smaller pkt., Is. Gd. Liladna — Fern leaf. 2s. fid. per pkt. ; smaller pkt., Is. fid. I Cannells’ Market White — Pluin leaf, light foliage. Is. Gd. per pkt. Cannells’ Market White— Plain leaf, dark foliage. Is. «d. per pkt. Cannells’ Market White— Fern leaved. Is. 6d. per pkt. The three above-mentioned varieties are especially offered to those who grow for market, and for that purpose are unsurpassed. Habit of plant, size and substance of flower, is all that can be desired, and we can with cou- fhlence recommend them. Mixed — Containing nearly all the above kinds. 2s. Gcf. per pkt. ; smaller pkt. Is. Gd. Primula Sinensis Fimbriata fl. pi. (Double) Fringed, double white. Per pkt., 2s. fid. and os. ,, ,, brilliant magenta-red. Per pkt., 2s. fid. and 6s. ,, ,, red and white mixed. Per pkt., 2s. Gd. and 5s. Our four houses, each 100 feet, from November to May presents the most wonderful sight ever seen. White Perfection — The loveliest and the most perfect in habit, flower, and freeness, and 6tands at the head of this class. In February (1887) it was exhibited in bettveen two which were expected to excel it, hut it far distanced them by long odds, and confirmed the fact that no other variety raised is near its equal. 9 inches. First-Clas6 Certificate. 2s. fid. per pkt. ; smaller pkts., Is. Gd. ( 104 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. h.p. Primula Japonica (Japanese Primrose) — A superb Alpine species, which has proved itself perfectly hardy ; well known. ft. Is. per pkt. Poppy — See Papaver. FORTULACa grandiflora FL. PL. rt.n.A. Portulaea Grandiflora fl. pi. ( Portulacew ) — For brilliant, beautiful, and delicate flowers, this charming genus stands unrivalled ; and, whether in baskets, beds, edgings, or rockwork, its large, splendid flowers, produced in the greatest profusion, are extremely effective; succeeds best in light, gravelly soil. Must be exposed to the full glare of the sun. (id. per pkt. h.h.a. Portulaea, Single— GJ. per pkt. PRIMROSE HARBINGER. h.p. Primrose Harbinger — We are now able to offer seed of this magnificent White Primrose, which is far in advance of all other whites. Is. per pkt. h.p. Potentilla (Rosacea-) — Handsome herbaceous plants. 1^ ft. Finest mixed. Gd. per pkt. H.p. Cannells’ Primrose (Hybrid)— Extra fine, many colours, saved from our fine seedling varieties. Keep the seed moist and cool : some will germinate soon after sowing; others much later, i ft. Is. per pkt. H.P. Primrose, Common Yellow— True ; seed gathered from plants growing wild, i ft. (id. per pkt. h.p. Primrose, “ Beaeonsfleld Primroses,” or Fancy Polyanthus — All are familiar with the ordinary yellow primrose, and probably with some few of the coloured varieties, but very, very few, have the slightest idea of the grand varieties originating from the result of long and careful hybridising and selection : strong growers and most abundant bloomers; flowers of immense size, and of such colour and shape that many will not be prepared to believe, for the simple reason they have not seen anything to approach them; colours varying from a blue purple, dark maroon-scarlet, yellow, white, and a hundred other intermediate colours. None will dispute them, und we guarantee that they will give more than satisfaction. 6s. per doz. fine blooming plants ; seeds, Is. and 2s. per pkt h.h.p. Primula Obeoniea, s.yn. Poculiformis— If sown in spring. Primula Obeoniea blooms in the latter half of summer, but it is from December to June that in a conservatory or cold frame it attains its height of attractiveness and beauty, and all the while furnishes a very plentiful and useful material for cutting. The colour of the flowers, which measure about two-thirds of an inch across, slightly varies between white and pale lilac, and the plant has been described and favourably commented upon in all the gardening papers of repute. ft. Is. and 2s. per pkt. H.p. Primula Elatior Duplex (Hose-in-Hose), Polyanthus— Curious and pretty. Is. Gd. and 2s. Gd. per pkt. • t ■ - , ( 105 ) PRIMULA OHCONICA Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed, Guide. h.p. Pyrethrum Parthenifollum Aureum (Composites), Golden Feather — This is the best yellow foliage bedding plant ever sent out. For autumn, winter, and spring decorations, they look grand if sown about the middle of August. 1 ft. 3 d. per pkt. h.p. Pyrethrum, Double — From best named kinds. 1$ ft. Is. per pkt. h.p. Pyrethrum Aureum Laciniatum — Sport from Golden Feather ; beautifully laciniated foliage, almost like a fern. J ft. ‘id. per pkt. h.p. Pyrethrum Aureum Selaginoides— An entirely new and distinct form of Pyrethrum, of an exceedingly dwarf and compact habit, the flat foliage resembling fronds of Selaginella Martinsi overlaying each other, which gives the plant a wonderfully grand and level appearance. ij ft. is. per pkt. h.p. Pyrethrum, Golden Gem, or “Paris Pearl”— Invaluable bedding plant, producing large, elegant, double-white flowers, which are continued without intermission from May to November. ;J ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Pyrethrum, Single— From best named kind?, beautiful colours; most useful for cutting purposes. 14 ft. 3d. per pkt. RANUNCULUS ASIATICU8 8UPERBI8SIMU8. h.p. Ranunculus Asiaticus Superbissimus ( Rammeutacece )— Splendid large-flowered double hybrids, flowering the second year from seed ; most valuable acquisition. ft. 6d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rhodanthe (Helipterum) Maculata ( Composite)— A very elegant variety, silvery pink, with yellow centre, beantifnl alike cither in hud or fully expanded. 1 ft. id. per pkt. h.h.a. Rhodanthe Maculata Alba— t ft. 3d. per pkt. Reseda Odorata — See Mignonette. H.H.A. Rhodanthe Manglesli (Everlasting Flowers)— Elegant half- hardy annual, with dwarf erect branching habit, and bright rose-coloured flowers. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rhodanthe Maculata Atrosanguinea — Very fine; crimson. 1 ft. id. per pkt. , . . h.h.a. Rieinus Borboniensis Arboreiis (Egphorbiaceie), Castor Oil — Extra fine, growing 10 ft. high. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rieinus Glbsoni — Dark purple stem and leaves, very fine and ornamental ; the best of all the ornamental-leaved Castor Oil plants for sub-tropical appearance. 5 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rieinus Roseus Magniflcus— A distinct and beautiful variety of dwarf and bushy habit, with large palmate leaves ; seed vessels beautiful rose-pink, borne in large clusters. 6 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rieinus Gibsoni Mirabilis— A handsome variety; dwarf. 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Rieinus Guyanensis— Dwarf. 4 ft. id. per pkt. RIVINA HUMILIS. g.p. Rivina Humilis ( Phytolaccacece ), Blobdberry or Rouge Plant — The prettiest redberry-bearing plant that we have, and for table decoration all through the autumn a gem ; no warm greenhouse should be without it. 2 ft. Is. per pkt. Rocket — See Hesperis. Rose Campion — See Agrostemma. RCDBECKI A AMPLEXICAULIS. h.p. Rudbeekia Amplexieaulis (.Compositas )— Yellow flower?. A bunch of these look very handsome arranged with their own foliage, and last a long time in water. 3 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Rudbeekia Drummondii— Orange. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Salpiglossis Dwarf (Solanaceee'), Mixed — Large handsomely marked flowers, varying in tint from creamy white to black, blue and purple ; has a splendid effect. Sow in March. 3d. per pkt. ( 100 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide h.p. Salvia Argentea (Labiatce ) — Very silvery foliage, large size; a most effective and beautiful plant. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Salvia Farinaeea — A first-class branching shrubby plant, 2 ft high, for summer bedding, of a habit similar to the Salvia splendens and flowering at the same time. If sown early in the spring, the ends of the branches begin to show the flower-spikes in July; these are light bine, ami retain for months this beautiful shade; the readiness with which it flowers in the open ground, combined with its easy cultivation, will make it a universal favourite in our flower garden. 6a. per pkt. Senecio Elegans Pomponicus, Cream Coloured— A charming and vary delieata coloured variety, equally as pretty, and comesas true from seed as the other kinds of Pompon Senecios. Is. per pkt. h.a. Seneeio or Jaeobsea ( Compo.sitie ), Double — Free-flowering plants, producing their gay-coloured flowers in great profusion. 3 ft. Mixed, 3d. per pkt. h.h.p. Sempervivum Tabulseforme (Tho Table Plant) — A splendid succulent. ^ ft. Is. 3d. per pkt. Sensitive Plant — Sie Mimosa Pudica. n.n A. Salvia Hispanlca — A very fine annual, grows 3 feet, and its glittering azure charming blossoms form a fine contrast to the glossy green foliage. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Silene Pendula— Mixed. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Silene Pendula Alba— White, l ft. 3d. per pkt. H.H.P. Salvia Patens— Splendid blue. 2£ ft. Is. per pkt. h.a. Sanvitalia Procumbens ( Composites ) — Very effective, dwarf, close-growing plants, admirably suited from their continuous and free- blooming habits for filling beds, planting edgings, rockwork, &c. 4 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Sanvitalia Procumbens fl. pi. — Very double golden yellow flowers, i ft. 3d. per pkt. H.A. Saponaria Calabriea ( Caryophyllece) Fuller’s Herb, Soap- wort— One of the prettiest and most useful annuals for bedding purposes ; flowers dark rose, produced in great profusion for many months. jj ft. 3d. per pkt. h a. Saponaria Calabriea Alba— A white-flowered variety of the preceding ; in all other respects similar; very desirable for contrast. Sow in the open in August or early in Spring. 3d. per pkt. h.i>. Saponaria Oeymoides — An elegant trailer, well adapted for rockwork, &c. b ft. 3d. per pkt. 8CABIOSA (or MOURNING BRIDE). h.b. Seabiosa ( Dipsacem ) Dwarf, Double, Pincushion Flower (Mixed' — Fine for beds or mixed borders; rich and beautifully coloured flowers; excellent for cutting. 1 J ft. 3d. per pkt. n.n. Scabious, Golden Yellow, Double— The plants of this pretty and useful novelty nre semi-dwarf and bushy, and bear in great profu- sion compact double flowers of a fine golden yellow colour, which are admirably adapted for cutting. A yellow Scabious having long been looked for there is no doubt this introduction will secure a large share of popular favour. Is. 6 d. per pkt. Other Varieties of Seabiosa or Scabious can be supplied. 3d. to Is. per pkt. h.ii.a. Sehizanthus Grahami Retusus Nanus— Only l foot high ; flowers bright scarlet, with orange, red, and dark brown, shaded 3d. per pkt. H.II.A. Sehizanthus Grahami ( Solonacen ), Butterfly or Fringe Flower — Elegant garden or greenhouse variety ; lilac and orange. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Sehizanthus Papilionaceous Pyramidalis— Charming variety of colours. 1£ ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.a. Sehizanthus Pinnatus Pyramidalis “Tom Thumb” — Perfectly constant variety, symmetrical growth, only 12 inches high, abundance of flowers ; purple, with black centre ; an acquisition. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Sedum Cceruleum (Crassulaceai)— A pretty blue flowering stone-crop, usefnl for the rockwork, &c. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Silene Pendula Compaeta Alba— Dwarf and compact, very recommendable for edgings ; white. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Silene Pendula Compaeta Ruberrima fl. pi. -Splendid variety ; flowers red. £ ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Silene Pendula Nana Compaeta— A very beautiful spring bedding plant, dwarf and compact; flowers bright pink, borne profusely in a dense compact mass; valuable for edging on ribbon borders. 4 in, 3d. per pkt. 8ILENE PENDULA NANA COMPACTA. SOLANUM, HTBRID IMPROVED. ( 107 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. i h.a. Silene Pendula (.Caryophyllea)— Pink. 1 ft. 3 d. per pkt. H.A. Silene Pendula fl. pi.— A splendid double variety; flowers rose-carmine. 1 ft. 3 d. per pkt. o.sn. Solanum Capsleastrum (Solanaceai), Hybrid Improved — These are beautiful for winter decoration, and are of easy culture. 1 to ft. 6 d. per pkt. Sow in January, keep them growing, and by the autumn they will be covered with round, bright, orange-coloured berries, which are very pretty all the winter. Ornamental-foliaged Solanutns for sub-tropical arrangements also supplied, 3 d. to (i d. per pkt. H.r. Staehys Lanata (Labiate), Hedge Nettle — A very hardy plant, with large woolly leaves, close compact growth ; fine for large broad margins. 1 ft. 3 d. per pkt. SILENE PENDULA, DOUBLE. CANNELLS h.h.a. German Emperor Stock — Extra fine, mixed, l ft. Is. per pkt. h.b. Stocks, Brompton — A strong growing biennial variety, very useful for winter or spring gardening. ft. Scarlet, Is. per pkt. ; l’nrple, Gd. per pkt. ; White. Gtf. per pkt. ; Finest Mixed, Grfand Is. per pkt. Brompton should be sown in July, and planted out in a good soil in a sheltered situation. They generally stand the winter without protection, and make a grand display in June and July. h.b. Stocks, East Lothian, Intermediate (Edinburgh Prize : Strain) — Magnificent in beds or ribbon borders, also herbaceous borders ; grows rapidly and flowers abundantly from August to January, forming quite a link between summer and spring flowers. All ft. high. White — Pure white ; grand flowers. Is. per pkt. White (Wallflower leaved) — Admirably adapted for growing in pots, as it seldom grows more than one foot in height; flower fine, perfume delicious. Is. per pkt. Magenta Crimson — Vivid colour ; very choice. Is. per pkt. Purple — Grand. Is. per pkt. Mixed — Is. per pkt, I STOCKS. h.b. Stocks, Intermediate — This seed is saved from the best Covent Garden Stock. Scarlet, Gd. per pkt. ; White, Is. per pkt. ; Purple, Gd. per pkt. ; Mixed, Is. per pkt. The Intermediate or Spring-flowering Stocks are extensively cultivated for Covent Garden Market. In the early summer months, during the “ London Season," it constitutes one of the principal features in furnishing jardinets, &c., and is also of great value in filling the early summer flower beds. The East Lothian Stock is more branching than the True Intermediate, and therefore not so well adapted for pot culture, but is more valuable for the flower garden. For autumn flowering sow early in spring ; for spring flowering sow early in July, and winter in cold frame. II.H.A. Stock, Perpetual-flowering— Dwarf, mixed. Is. per pkt. h.h.a. Perpetual Ten-week Stock, Princess Alice— Snow white ; fine for pot culture and cut flowers. Is per pkt. LARGE FLOWERING DOUBLE GERMAN TKN-WBEK STOCK. h.h.a. Stocks ( Crucifer, e ), Large-flowered German Ten-weeK — Finest mixed colours ; extra fine. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. For collection of Stocks, see page 52. ( 108 ) C arm ell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. PERPETUAL STOCKS. The foregoing varieties of Stock have proved to be the most distinct and decorative, and suitable to the different styles of gardening for which the Stock is so admirably adapted. All are desirable pot-plants, and are greatly prized as cut flowers, boll) for their diverse colours and fragrance. For a continuous succession of bloom, seed should be sown at intervals from the beginning of March to the end of May, the first sowing under glass, the latter sowings may be made where the plants are intended to bloom 8TENACTI8 SPECIOSA. h.p. Stenaetis Speeiosa, *yn Erigeron Speeiosus {Composite). — Purple flowers, plants 2 teet high. If the seed is sown in a slight hot-bed in March, it will produce flowering plants the same year. 3d. per pkt. Stipa— -See Ornamental Grasses. Sunflowers — -See Helianthus. Sweet Alyssum — See Alyssum Maritimum. Sweet Sultan — See Centanrea Moschata. Sweet William — See Dianthus Barbatus. WHITE MAMMOTH TEN-WEEK STOCK. TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA. H.H.p. Statiee Bonduelli (Pbimbaginece ) — Light golden-coloured everlasting flowers. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. g.p. Statiee Halfordii (Everlasting)— A superb bine variety ; useful for the decoration of the greenhouse. '2s. per pkt. m. A. Statiee Suworowi — By far the finest of all annual Static.es, and indeed one of the showiest annuals we possess; similar in habit to S. Spicata, but greatly superior to it. its branching flower spikes, of a very bright rose with a crimson shade, appear successively from ten to fifteen on each plant, and measure each fully 15 to 18 inches in length, and from 1 to 1 inch in breadth; the foliage lying flat on the ground is comparatively small, and completely hidden by the numerous flower spikes, each leaf being about 5 inches long and l£ to 2 inches broad, undulated and glaucous. One plant will last in flower more than two months, and if sown in succession from February to April, it may be had constantly flowering throughout the summer and autumn. A whole bed of this lovely plant in full bloom is a truly magnificent sight, being one mass of flowers. 6 d. per pkt. u.A. Statiee Spicata (Everlasting) -Forms long spikes of rosy- dink flowers ; of easy growth. 3d. per pkt. Other Varieties of Statiee can be supplied. h.h.a. Stock, White Mammoth Ten-Week— Of luxurious robust growth ; attains in the open ground a height of 3 ft., and produces only a single strong spike, 1 ft. in length, closely covered with very large well- formed flowers of the purest white ; valuable for large groups. Is. per pkt. II.P. Stellaria Graminea Aurea (Caryophyllecc) — Neater than Golden Feather and, like that, far better from seeds than plants. 3 in. (id. per pkt. ( 109 ) • r* STATIC £ SPICATA. STATICE SUWOItOWI. STBEPTOCAKPU8. o.p. Streptocarpus ( Gesneracem ), New Hybrids — These new hybrids are remarkable tor their abundance of bloom, and the continuous succession in which the dowers are produced for about four months in the summer and early autumn, and also for the long time the individual flowers last in perfection. The plant is a greenhouse perennial, of dwarf, neat habit, growing about 9 inches high, with rather long, narrow, arched and recurved stcmless leaves ; whilst the flowers, which are very graceful in form, are trumpet-shaped, and measure about 1| inches in length. The variation of colours in these new hybrids is very striking, scarcely two plants being exactly the same, and the colours range from pure white, through pale lavender, lavender-blue, lilac-blue, light mauve, purple, violet, bright rose, and red to rich rosy purple, with all the intermediate lints, and in all the flowers the throat and three lower segments are more or less marked or splashed with long blotches or spots of various shades of purple, generally shaded and relieved with white, which greatly enhances the effect, and affords a pleasing contrast of colour. If seed is sown the end of January and February, the plants come into bloom the following June and July, and continue flowering freely until the end of September and October. 2s. G d. and Is. G d. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Adonis— Bright carmine, 3d. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Butterfly— Wonderfully attractive. 3d. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Captain Of the Blues— The standards bright purple- blue, with pale blue wings ; a very striking and fine variety. Is. per pkt. n.A. Sweet Peas, Eckford’s— Finest varieties, mixed; a splendid strain. 6 ft. (id. and Is. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Empress Of India— Clear rosy-pink standards and white wings; large and very pleasing. Is. per pkt. ii.a. Sweet Pea, Fairy Queen — Flesh coloured. 6 d. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Invincible Scarlet. 3d. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Monarch- Bronzy-crimson standards, with rich deep blue wings ; a very large and striking variety. Is. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Painted Lady. 3d. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Primrose — A near approach to a Yellow Sweet Pea, quite novel and distinct in colour; the standards and wings pale primrose yellow. Awarded First-Class Certificate by the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society. Is. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Princess Beatrice— A beautiful pink. 6d. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Princess Victoria— Standards dark cerise, the wings mauve-pink, and slight lines of rose ; very pretty and attractive. Is. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, Purple. 3d. per pkt. ( HO ) COLLECTIONS OF SWEET PEAS. 36 Varieties, to name, including Novelties of 181)2 and 1893. Twelve seeds of each 21s. 0 d. 24 Varieties, to name, including Novelties of 1892 and 1893. Twelve seeds of each ... 15s. Of/. 12 Varieties, to name, including Novelties of 1892 and 1893. Twelve seeds of each 10s. Gd. 12 Varieties, to name. Twelve seeds of each 3s. Gd. Blushing' Beauty — Soft pink, suffused with lilac ; a superb flower ; a distinct and lovely variety. In sealed pktr., 2s. Duke of Clarence — Rosy claret self-coloured flower, large ; very fine. In sealed pkts.. Is. Gd. Emily Eekford— A superb flower, of a well-marked cocrulean tint, the standard suffused with reddish mauve, closely approaches a true blue; a most desirable variety, large, and of good substance. In sealed pkts., 2s. Firefly — A self-coloured, intense, glowing crimson, good size and substance ; a very free bloomer. In sealed pkts.. Is. Gaiety — The standards white striped, and flaked with bright rosy- lilac, the wings delicate blush. In sealed pkts., Is. Rising Sun — Another very striking and pretty new variety, the standard embracing a curious mixture of orange and rose, shaded and splashed or spotted carmine, wings pule rose, shading off to blush white. Price, in sealed packets, Is. Venus — Salmon buff, the standards delicately shaded rosy pink, very distinct ; a most churming flower. Certificate of "Merit, R.H.S’., 1891. In sealed pkts., 2s. n. A. Cannells’ Selected Sweet Peas {Lathyrus Odoratus)— Finest, mixed. G ft. 3 d. per pkt. Sweet Pea, Senator— A large bold flower, finely expanded standards, shaded aiid striped chocolate on creamy ground ; a lovely variety. Is. per pkt. h.a. Sweet Pea, White. 3 d. per pkt. h.h.a. Tagetes, Sig'nata Pumila ( Composites) — A miniature variety of Marigold, with small pinnate teaveB, golden yellow flowers, striped with crimson during autumn and summer months ; one of the most useful annuals for bedding and decorative purposes. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. Tassel Flower— .See Cacalia Coccinca. o. a. Thunbergia Alata (Acanthacetr .) — Beautiful climber for pot culture in conservatories, and for low walls on warm aspects in the garden, growing 4 to (> feet high, and flowering profusely throughout the summer months; flowers pale buff with nearly black throat, leaves shaped somewhat like a spade. 3d. per pkt. o.a. Torenia Bailloni, syn. Flava (Scrophularineee ) — A gem; yellow, with a purplish-brown tube;, is very effective as a basket plant in a compost of two parts peat and one purt loam and leafy mould. 9 ins. Is. per pkt. Torenia Fournieri Ccelestina — A very pretty and delicate colour; the upper part of the flower is nearly pure white, whilst the side florets are of a most pleasing tint of soft mauve, the underlip showing a little more of the lilac shade. Is. Gd. per pkt. o.a. Torenia Fournieri Superbens — Large sky-blue flowers with indigo blue spots and bright yellow in centre; if sown from February to April will bloom under glass from June to September, and will also thrive well if planted out in the summer months in a warm climate. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. CANNELLS’ IMPROVED AND H.H.A. Tropaeolum Lobbianum (True)— Elegant, and remarkable for their richly diversified colours and profusion of bloom, being equally adapted for in or out -door decoration, and very graceful growing over trellises, pillars, walls, &c. Best named kinds, to colour, can be supplied. ( See collections, page 53.) Mixed, 3d. per pkt. h.a. Tropaeolum Majus — Strong-growing; tall. Mixed, 3d. per pkt. Best named kinds, to colour, Gd. per pkt. h.h.a. Tropaeolum, syn. Peregrinum (Aduneum) Canariense (Canary Creeper). 8 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, Crystal Palace Gem— Sulphur, spotted With crimson. 3d. per pkt. h.a. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, Empress of India— One of the best of this section ; very showy ; a gem. Gd. per pkt. 1‘IKKMA. h.h.a. Triehosanthes Colubrina, *yn. Anguina ( Cacurbltaceai), Snake Gourd— Beautiful climbing plant, with long, elegant, serpent-like fruit from 5 to 6 feet in length, which when ripe is of a brilliant carmine colour. 3d. per pkt. RE-SELECTED TROP2EOLUMS. h.a. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, King Theodore— A distinct and very effective variety; foliage bluish green; habit compact; flowers very dark velvety crimson, borne in great profusion many mouths in succession. Gd. per pkt. h.a. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb (Mixed)— Containing many showy varieties. Best named kinds, to colour, 3d. per pkt. h.a. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, Pearl-Creamv white; verv pretty. 3d. per pkt. h p. Tropaeolum, Speelosum— Tuberous rooted. Is. per pkt. H.A. Tropaeolum, Tom Thumb, Beauty— Scarlet and yellow. 3d. per pkt. Canncll & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. ( in ) Carmel 1 & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. TROP.EOLUM LOBBIANUM. TYD2EA HYBRIDA , NANA. TR0R.A20LUM, TOM THUMB. TROPSEOLUM REREGRINUM OANARIENSE. h.a. Tropseolum, Tom Thumb, Coeeineum Folius Aureis— Yellow leaved Dwarf Nasturtium; flower scarlet, which forms a striking contrast with the pretty light foliage ; very attractive as a bedding plant. (id. per pkt. h.a. Tropseolum, Tom Thumb, Ccerulea-Roseura— 3rf. per pkt. h.a. Tropseolum, Tom Thumb, Ruby King-— 6d. per pkt. h.a. Tropseolum, Tom Thumb, Spotted— Scarlet and yellow 3d. per pkt. s.r. Tydsea Hybrida Nana — The culture of the natural order Gesneriaceas has been a speciality of our establishment for a number of years, and onr seedlings of Gloxinias, &c., comprise the finest and most beautiful varieties existing in this genus. The Tydseas cultivated up to the present time have the disadvantage to grow to the height of li to 2 feet and more before they form their flower stems, while the new class is of dwarf growth, attaining only a height of G to 9 inches when in full bloom, being very free flowering and varying in the same magnificent colours and strains as the tall sorts. Its very dwarf habit renders it very valuable, being equally as pretty as Gloxinias, and if sown early and potted forward these gay and effective varieties will also bloom the same season and at the same time. Is. 6 d. per pkt. n.p. Valeriana Ruber (Valeri anew ) — The well-known red garden Valerian. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. Venus Looking-Glass — See Campanula Speculum. h. R. Verbascum Olympicum— Flower spike from (J to 8 ft. in height; flowers of a soft yellow shade, very sweet; large woolly leaves. For the back part of a mixed border, or grouping with other plants of remarkable kize or 'forth of foliage, or for placing here and there in open spaces amopg shrubs, it, is well suited. A bold group of it arranged on the grass by itself, in deep, light, well-prepared soil, would be very effective. Is. per pkt. VALERIANA. Verbascum Pannosum— Magnificent new hardy Mullein, a native of the Rhodope mountains in South Bulgaria. It produces a very large rosette of downy, silvery-grey foliage, in the centre of which rises the stately flower-spike, attaining a height of 4 to 5 feet by 1 i inches in diameter, and being mostly unbranched. The individual flowers, which appear profusely every day during its flowering time, are rather large and of a bright yellow colour. The single leaves often measure more thau 3 feet in length. Is. per pkt. ( 112 ) l, h.p. Verbaseum Phoenieeum Roseum— Very showy, flowering freely throughout the summer. 2 ft. 3 d. per pkt. h.h.p. Verbena ( Verbenacei e) Hybrida Candidissima — Large, pure white flowers. 1*. per pkt. VERBENA. VINCA (PERIWINKLE). h.h.p. Vinea Rosea ( Apocyrace.w ) — These beautiful and easily cultivated plants when sown in spring flower in summer, and are important in the decoration of the conservatory and sitting-room ; they succeed out of doors in warm situations ; flowers rose, white centre. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. h.h.p. Vinea Rosea Alba Pura— Pure white, l ft. 3d. per pkt. h.p. Violas ( Vialarieee ) — For continuous lines, ribbons, and edging to large beds, or intermingle with other plants these are charming ; continuously in bloom if attended to. Finest Mixed, Gd. and Is. per pkt. Violet (White Czar)— 6 MONTBRETIAS. LILIES. The tubers cun he, sent by poet to all parts of the . globe. Capital presents to make to. friends abroad. 30,000 Pot Roots for Propagation now ready for immediate delivery. Our selection, os., 12s., and 18«. per dozen, from General Collection, as jfifr '* Floral Guide.” For varieties and descriptions, see Dahlia List. UUUll HAKIUSII. The best and most useful varieties in cultivation. S Guide. Auratum {The Golden-rayed Lila of Japan) — One of the grandest of Lilies, 1**., Is. id., 2s., and 2s. each; 9s., 12s., 18s., and 24s. per dozen. Bulbs in pots can be supplied if required. Brownii— Interior pure white, exterior of a brownish shade; very fine. 3s. G d. to 5*. (! Q UJ DC 0 < (/) LU C/) UJ z 1 o 2 5 5 Each bulb sends up six or more strong spikes, and in a moderately cool room will bloom in ubout eight or ten weeks from the time of planting. Each, Is. ; per dor... 9s. We have imported a limited quantity of specially decorated Japanese bowls, as used in Japan for the cultivation of the Chinese Sacred Lily, which we can supply at the following prices so long ns unsold. Carnations and Pieotees. By E. S. Dodwell. Cloth, 2 «. 6 d . ; post free, 2s. $«/.,; and Paper, Is. G PRICES OF ROSES. WHEN THE SELECTION IS LEFT TO US:— Standards and Half-Standards, best sorts, and well varied, 18s. to 24s. per dozen. Dwarfs on the Brier, extra strong good varieties, 9s. per dozen ; £3 10s. per 100. Dwarf Teas, varieties, from open ground, 15s. per dozen. Extra fine plants in pots, 18s., 24s., and 30s. per dozen. Hybrid Perpetuals in pots, good strong plants, 18s. per dozen. Amateurs selecting their own are respectfully re- quested to add to their orders a few supplementary sorts, lest by previous orders the stock of any particular variety should be exhausted, this being especially necessary late in the season. J2 SPLENDID DISTINCTBEST ROSES for gs goldj^cd^-Lqniion • P^is-Ghent- POST FREE, PARCEL POST. FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE BEST KINDS, see our AUTUMN CATALOGUE. We have one of the largest and finest collections of Roses in England- 10 acres; 5,000 in pots. MARECHAL NIEL, 8 ft. to 12 ft. high. 3s. 6d., 5s., and 8s. each. ESTABLISHED PLANTS in 6-ineh pots, of all the finest Tea-scented varieties, grown especially for Conservatories. 30s. to 42s. per dozen. Extra Strong Plants, in pots for forcing, always in bud-NIPHETOS, CATHERINE MERMET, SOUVENIR D’UN AMI, PERLE DES JARDINS, THE BRIDE, ISABELLA SPRUNT, MADAME FALCOT. 2s. 6d. and upwards. Extra Strong Plants of NIPHETOS, full of buds, 3 and 4 feet high, 7s. 6d. and 10s. 6d. each. Special Prices for Large Quantities to the Trade. Climbing Roses, specially grown in pots for training on walls and rafters, for Conservatory and Out-door Planting. 3s. 6d. to 5s. each. IB IT IP O S T AA H, TRANSIT. Seedlings, when Readt. Primula siuensis, in variety, from July Primula Pern-leaved, ditto, ditto Calceolaria, ditto, from Sept. Small sire. Large site. ,. Is. G d. per doz. 2s. Of/, per doz. . 3s. Off. ,, 3s. G< I. ,, Seedlings, when Ready. Cinerarias, in variety, from July ... Pansy, fiuest show, ditto, always ... Antirrhinums, ditto, always ... ,. Is. Off. ,, 2s. Off. ( 121 ) ' Small size. Large size. ... Is. id. per doz. 2s. Od. per doz ... Is. Od. ,, 2s. Od. ,, ... Is. Od. Is. Gd. ,, Carmell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. G 1 kRAPE VINES we grow very extensively; four of our -100-feet houses are filled with them early in the spring, and afterwards (the houses) used for dryitig seeds during August and September. Each year we have some unsold, from the preceding year’s sale ; these are shifted from the 0 and 10-in. pots into boxes filled with well-prepared soil, and make strong growth from 12 to 18 feet long, carrying hunches of Grapes. These are of great importance when a hot sc is required to be filled at once. At all seasons these Vines, if planted intact and laid sideways, together with two feet of stem, six inches below the surface, will at once put forth young fresh roots. Bv having these a season's planting will he saved, and fruit at once. 10s. to 12*. each. AA’e have also a large quantity planted out, four years old, with very large strong canes for immediate cropping. Would fill a house the first season if planted in a similar way in good soil. Alicante — Black, hunches large : a fine late variety. Alnwick Seedling— Black, large oval berries; rich flavour. Barbarossa — Black, produces enormous bunches, and hangs late. Black Hambro’— A delicious Grape, best for general use. Bowood Muscat — A first-class variety. Buekland Sweetwater — AVhite, all excellent early Grape. Calabrian Raisin. Chasselas Musque. Duke Of Buecleuch — Amber; largest white-berried Grape in cultivation ; good companion to Black Hamburgh. Foster’s Seedling — White ; early and good. Golden Queen — Amber ; hunches large, flesh firm. Gros Colmar — Black, late ; very large berries. : Gros Maroc — Black. ■ • Gros White Maroc— AVhite. Lady Downe’s Seedling — Black, late ; hanging, firm flesh. Madresfleld Court — Black ; well suited for cool vinery. Mrs. Pinee’s Black Muscat— Fine colour ; late. Muscat of Alexandria— AVhite ; requires heat ; late. Muscat Hambro’— Black ; Muscat flavour. Royal Muscadine— AA’hite ; early, and one of the best for a wall outside. Sweetwater — Old white, a sweet and refreshing white , Grape ; succeeds in the open air. Trebbiano— AVhite ; large, good ; late. • West’s St. Peters. Fine Grown Canes, 5s., 7s. 6d., and 10s. 6d. each. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. these we have the largest, finest, and best kept collection in the world. For full particulars send for our special Catalogue, which is acknowledged to be very much the best book on the whole family ever published. Sent poit free for 4d. Customers free. 5 List of New Varieties, see fore part of Plant Catalogue. ( 122 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide. EW STRAWBERRY. “ GEORGE RUNDLE.” An Improvement on “ British Queen.” The above-named gentleman, residing at Stoke, Devonport, the raiser of the' well-known lovely white Chrysanthemum Mrs. George Randle, and which has now been admired for many years, must be included with the very few genuine amateur raisers who love their gardens always with the purest intentions, and doing all that is possible to benefit horticulture. He. has raised many seedling Strawberries, but this is the gem; lie says, for a new variety this possesses above and beyohd what most other new sorts cannot lay claim to, and that is, "an advance on all other kinds.” Like us, he is an admirer of British Queen— that lady and Strawberry seem to have become noted about the same time — no other bore comparison to its lovely flavour until George Rundle made its appearance. This has the same delicious taste, large cockscomb-shaped fruity and its pleasant juicy flavour reminds one, after it is down, of a glass of wine, causing one to smack the lips for another and another, instead of looking round for the sugar to reduce the acidity. It is certainly in the same way, and a great improvement ou British Queen, Dr. Hogg, §c. DESCRIPTION, — Fruit and colour like British Queen, light red, large sine, often weighing more than an ounce ; strong grower, distinct dark green foliage, and fruiting freely. As a new Strawberry it will soon recommend itself as being the best distinct variety yet raised for eating since British Queen, and producing three times the quantity of fruit. 2s each j four plants, 6s. ; eight plants, 9s. ; twelve plants, 10s. 6 d. We respectfully solicit orders for ours, the finest plants and most complete collection in England. Swanley is the largest and best Strawberry-growing district in the world. Eight Acres grown entirely for the Runner Plants, at a distance of 4 ft. from plant to plant, on purpose so that every plant is true. t3" Strawberries, like Potatoes, are always more fruitful when given a change of soil, con- sequently success depends a good deal on having runners from a purely different soil. Our Establishment being located in the midst of hundreds of acres of all the best Strawberries and Raspberries enables us to offer fine plants and good sure-cropping kinds at the lowest prices. Swanley has again this season far excelled all other localities for its quantity and quality of fruit. Rooted Runners from fruiting plants, all best rooted aDd picked. 5s. per 100 ; in small pots, to fruit the first season, 12s. to 14s. per 100 ; in 5 and 6-inch pots, for forcing, 25s. to 40s. per 100. Special Prices per 1,000, 50,000, and 100,000. ( 323 ) Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. [CRENADieK f^AnctK li^UANOt^ lE? AitAAUCM^ fetaiA VU^ &[NCT0H ^ORpoERB^ JJehry pipp*!JJ ^[U> SUFFIELDj WV HtNNlKtS. L^ILET N0HP#Cl RnSiaiiuj^feiHEiH os tfSa ■') ito" c PORTION OF OURj EXHIBIT OFAPPLES PEARS. PLUMS &c. I t^COODS NONSJ^g J*[SMAFt£* OLD AND YOUNG SHOULD EAT APPLES. THE VALUE OF APPLES AS FOOD. There is piopably a good dietetic reason underlying our accepted use of apples, or apple sauce, with pork, rich goose, Yorkshire pasty, mincemeat, and similar dishes. Apples have excellent medical qualities! Chemically, the apple is composed of vegetable fibre, albumen, sugar, gum, chlorophyl, mallic acid, gallic acid, lime, and much water. Furthermore, the German analysts say that the apple contains a larger percentage of phosphorus than any other fruit or vegetable. The phosphorus is admirably adapted for renewing the essential nervous matter, lecithin, of the brain and spinal cord. It is, perhaps for the same reason, rudely understood that the old Scandi- navian traditions represent the apple ns the food of the gods, who, when they felt themselves to be growing feeble and infirm, resort to this fruit for renewing their powers of mind and body. The acids of the apple are of signal use to men of sedentary habits, whose livers are sluggish in action, those acids serving to eliminate from the body noxious matters, which, if retained, would make the brain heavy and dull, or bring about jaundice or skin eruptions or similar troubles. The mallic acid of ripe apples (either raw or cooked) will neutralise any excess of chalky matter engendered by eating too much meat. It is also a fact that such fresh fruits us the apple, the pear, and the plum, when taken ripe and without sugar, diminish acidity in the stomach rather than provoke it. Their vegetable sauces and juices are converted into alkaline carbonates, which tend to counteract acidity. DAILY CHRONICLE. Messrs. H. Cannell and Sons, Swanley, had a large exhibition of fruit in the main building, illustrating unmistakably Kentish culture, proved very interesting. Silver Medal was awarded. DAILY GRAPHIC. Messrs. Cannell showed an admirable and complete collection of apples and other fruit, the whole showing unmistakable evidence of the superior culture of Kentish garlens. THE GARDEN . — September 30(A, 189*. Messrs. Cannell and Sons, Swanley, occupied a large space showing a collection of apples. The best dishes were Colonel .Vaughan, Scarlet Nonpareil, Coxa Orange, Queen Caroline, Emperor Alexander, King of the Pippins, and some seedlings of great merit. Silver Knightian Medal. THE GARDENERS' MAGAZINE . — September 30(/i, 1893. Messrs. II. Cannell and Sons, Swanley and Eynsford, exhibited a large collection of apples which showed how well suited their nurseries \ at Eynsford are for these fruils. The examples were throughout above the average in size and very highly coloured. The Council awarded it a Silver Knightian Medal, (ltoyal Horticultural Society’s Show.) Messrs. Cannell had an excellent collection of fruit. (Earl’s ; Court Show.) ( 124 ) Can n ell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. INDEX TO CANNELL & SONS’ COMPLETE SEED GUIDE for 1894 1 ?' ABBREVIATIONS PAGE 54 AbroDia 54 Abutilon ... 64 Acacia .4 54 Acanthus 54 Acme Labels ... 46, 48 Acroclinium 54 Adonis 54 Ageratnm 55 Agrostemma 55 Agrostis ... 55,117 Albizzia 54 Alonsoa 55 Alstricmeria 55 Althiea 88 Alyssum 58, 55, 109 Amaranth us ... 55,91 Ammobium 56 Anchusa 56 Anemone 56 Anemone, Roots ... 118 Angelica 27 Angel’s Trumpet ... 56 Anise 27 Annuals, Culture of 54 Anthoxantlium 117 Antirrhinum ... 53, 56 Apples 124 Aprons, Gardeners’ 46 Aquilegia ... 53,56 Arabis ... 53. 56 Aralia ... ... 56 Argemone 56 Arnebia 57 Artichoke, Plants ... 44 Artichoke, Seed 16 Arnndo 117 Asparagus, Plants... 44 Asparagns, Seed ... 17 Asperula 56 Aster ...52,57,58 Aubergine ... 59, 82 Auricula 59 Avena 117 BALM ... 27, 82 Balsam 53, 60, 88 Bamboo Canes 46 Bartonia 59 Basi 1 27 Baskets, Truck 46 Bead Plant 93 Beans, Broad 14 Beans, Dwarf French 15 Beane, Runner 14 Beetle Powder ... 46, 47 Beet, Garden 17 Begonia ... 61—65 Beilis 63 Beta 60 Books, Gardening ... 31, 48, 120 Blanket Flower 63 Blood Berry 106 Blue Bottle ; 63 Blue Gum 83 Borage 27 Borecole ... 18,43 Bouncing Bet 63 Brachycome 63 Briza .4 64, 117 Brizopyrum 117 Broccoli ... 18,43 Broinus 117 Browalliq 64 Brushes PAGE ... 46 Brussels Sprouts 19, 43 Bulbs ... 118 Budding Knives 46, 49 Butter Beaus ... 15 Butterfly Flower ... Iu7 CABBAGE ...19, 20,43 Cabbage, Savoy ... 20, 43 Cacalia 64 Calampelis ... 64. e2 Calandrinia 64 Calceolaria 6(5 Calendula 67 Californian Poppy... 67 Calliopsis 53, 66 Calliriioe 66 Cnlomcria 88 Campanula 67 Campion ... 55, 106 Cannabis 69 Canary Creeper 53, 67, 111 Candytuft ... 53, 67 Canna 69 Canterbury Bells ... .. 53,67, 69 Cape Marigold 67 Capsicum ... 20,69 Caraway 27 Cardoon 22 Carduns ..! ... 69 Carnation ...53, 70, 71 Carrot 22 Castor Oil Plant ... ... 71, 106 Catananche 71 Catchfly 71 Cauliflower 22—24, 43 Celeriac 24 Celery ... 24,43 Celery, Turnip-rooted 24 Celosia ... 71,72 Cement Floral 47 Centanrca ... 53,72 Centranthus 72 Centrosema 72 Cerastium 72 Chamtcpeuce 72 Charieis 88 Charity 99 Chenopodium 72 Cherry Pie 87 Chervil 27 Chicory 26 Chili 20 Chinese Sacred Lily ... 119, 120 Chloris ... 117 Chou de Burghley ... ... 19,43 Christmas Rose 87 Chrysanthemum 74,75, 122 Chrysurus 117 Cineraria ... 73,74 Clarkia ...53, 75, 76 Clianthus 78 Climbers 116 Clintonia 77 Clover 46 Cobcea 78 Cockscomb ... 53, 77 Cocoanut Fibre 46 Coix .. 117 Coleus 76 Colewort ... 19.43 Collections, Flower Seed 51.53. Collections, Vegetable Seed 6, 8 Collinsia ... 53, 78 ( I Collomia PAGE 78 Columbine 56, 78 Commelina 78 Convolvulus ... 53, 78 Coral Tree 82 Coreopsis 66, 78 Coriander 27 Cornflower 53. 72, 78 Corn Salad 27 Cotton Thistle 93 Cotyledon ... 81 Couve Tronchuda 19 Cowslip 78 Cress ... 26 Cricket Grounds, Seeds for... 46 Crosswort 78 Crucianella 78 Cucumber ... 25, 26, 43,46 Culinary Plants 44 Cuphea ... 78 Cyclamen 78, 79 DAHLIA ... 79,80,119 Daisy, Double... 63, 8 * Daisy, Paris ... 75 Dandelion 26 Datura 80 Delphinium SO, 82, 89 Devil-in-the-Bush 80, 94 Devil’s Fig 56 Dianthus ... 53,81, 82, 99 Digitalis 53, 82 Dill 27 Downingia 77 Dracocephalum 82 Dredger 48 ECCREMOCARPUS 82 Echeveria 82 Edelweiss .., ... 86 Egg Plant ...26, 59, S2 Elichrysum 87 Endive 27 Eragrostis ... 82,117 Erianthus 117 Iirigcron 1"9 Eryngium 83 Erysimum ... 53. 82 Erythrina 82 Eschscholtzia 53, 82, 83 Eucalyptus 83 Euchartdium 63 Eulalia 117 Eutoca 83 Evening Primrose ... 93 Everlasting Flowers 53, 86, 106, 116 Everlasting Pea 89 FEATHER GRASS ... ... 117 Fennel Fennel Flow'er ..! 83 Fenzlia ... ... 84 Fern ... 84 Fertiliser Clays ... 46 Festuca ... 117 Feverfew ... 91 Fir Tree Oil ... 46 Fish. bone Thistle 72, 84 Flax ... 90 25.) Flos Adonis PAGE . ... 84 Flower Seed Collections 51,53 Flower Seed Novelties x — xxiv Flower See. Is. Mixed ... Flower Seed by Weight Foreign Trade . 53, 54 ... 53 . ... 3 Forger-me-not 84, 93 Fountain Plant . ... 55 Foxglove ,53, 82, 84 Fringe Flower ... 107 Fuchsia ... 84 Fuller’s Herb ... 106 Fumigating AMaterial ... 46—48 GAILLAHDJA ... 84 Galtonia 88 Gardening, Books on 31, 48, 120 Garden Implements 49 Garden Sundries ... ... 46—50 Garlic 44 Garnishing Plants, Seeds ... 27 Gentmna 85 Geranium ... 85,98 Geum 85 Gherkin ... ... .. 26 Cilia ...53,85, 89 Gladiolus ... 85,118 Globo Amaranth .. 87 Globe Artichoke ... ... 16, 44 Glory Pea 77 Gloves, Garden 46 Gloxinia ... 85, 86 Gnaphalium 86 Godctia ... 53, 86 Golden Feather 53. 86, 106 G’omphrena 55, 86, 87 Goosefoot ... 72 Gourd .... ... 27,86 Grape Vines 122 Grass Seed, Lawn ... 46 Grasses, Ornamental 53, 87, 1 1 7 Grevillea 86 Gynerinm ... 87,117 Gypsophila 87 HARDY PLANTS 120 Heartsease 87 Hedge Nettle 108 Helviiium 87 Helianthus 87 li elichrysum ... 53, 87 Heliotrope 87 Helipterum ... 87,106 Hellebortis 87 Hemp, Giant ... ... 69 Herbs ... 27, 44 llcsperis 88 Hibiscus 88 Hollyhock 88 Holy Thistle 69 Honesty ... 88,91 Hop, Annual S8 Hordenm 117 Ilorehound v 27 Horse Radish 44 Ilumea 8s Humulus 88 Hyacinthus 88 Hyssop 27 IBERIS ... 88,120 Ice Plant ... 27,88 p ' Cannell & Sons’ INDEX TO CANNELL & SONS’ *- ”** *■" PAGE PAGE Impatieiie S8 Mimosa 92 Indian Pink 82 Mimulus ... 92,93 Indian Shot 69 Mina 93 Insect Destroyer ... ... 46—48 Mirabilis ... 91, 93 Insecticides ... 46—48 Miscellaneous Articles ... 46 — 50 Instruments 46 Monkey Flower 93 Inula : 88 Montbretias 119 lonopsidium 88 Moonwort 91 Ipomoea 77, 88. 93 Morina 93 Isolepis 117 Mountain Spinach ... 40 Mourning Bride 107 Mushroom Spawn ... 31 JACOBEA 88 Musk 92 Jacob’s Ladder 99 Mustard 31 Jerusalem Artichoke 44 Mu tab ilis ... ... 91 Job’s Tears 117 Myosotis 93 Joseph’s Coat 55 NARCISSUS ... 119, 120 KALE ... 18,43 Nasturtium ... 53, 93 Kaulfussia 88 Nemesia 93 Kenilworth Ivy 90 Nemophila ... 53, 93 Kidney Beans 15 Nertera ... ;.. 93 Knives ... 46—49 Nicotiana ... 93,94 Kohl Rabi 20 , Nierembergia 94 Nigella ... 93,94 Night-scented Stock 91 LABELS ... 46,48 Nolana 93 Lagurus Lamb’s Lettuce 117 Novelties in Flowers ... x — xxiv 27 Novelties in Vegetables i — ix Lantana 89 Nycterinia 93 Larkspur ... 53, 89 Lasthenia 89 Lathyrus ... 53, 89 Lavatera 89 (ENOTHERA 93 Lavender 27 Onion 81, 32, 43 Lawn Grass Seed ... 40 Onopordon 93 Lawn Sand 46 Oraehe 40 Layia 89 Ornamental Climbers 116 Leek ... 28,43 Ornamental Thistle 69 Leontopodinm 86 Ornumental Foliage Plants ... 116 Leptosiphon ... 85,89 Ornamental Grasses ... 81,117 Lettuce 28, 29, 43 Oxalis 93 Lilies ...IIS— 120 Oxlips 93 Limnnntbes ... 53. 90 Linaria 90 Linum ... 53, 9il Lohsa 90 PAMPAS GRASS ... 87,117 Lobelia 53, 90, 91 Panicum 117 Lophospermum 91 Pansy ... 53, 95 Love-in-a-Mist ... 91, 93 Papaver ... 96—98 Love-lies-bleeding... ... 53, 91 Parsley 33 Lunarif 91 Parsnip 34 Lupin us ... 53, 91 Peas ... 9—13 Lychnis 91, Pelargonium 98 Pencils, Garden 46 Penni8etnm ... 98,117 Penny Packets 116 MAIZE .. 115—117 Pcntstemon 9S Malcolmia 113 Peri 11a 98 Mallow 91 Petunia 99. 100, 102 Malope 91 Phacelia ... 83, 98 Mnlva 91 Phlox ... 53, 101 Manures ... 45, 46 Physalis 99 Marguerite 75 Picotee 70, 71. 99 Marigold ...27, 67, 91 Pin Cushion Flower 107 Marjoram 27 Pink 99 Marivnia 91 Platycodon <>7 Marvel of Peru 91 Polemonium 99 Mathiola 91 Polyanthus ... 99, 104 Matricaria 91 Poppy 58, 96—98, 105 Mats 46 Portugal Cabbage ... 19 Maurandya 91 Portulaca ... 53, 105 Meconopsis 91 Potentilla 105 Melon ... 29, 30 Pot Marigold 27 Mesembrynnthemum ... 88,92 Potatoes for planting ... 34—37 Michaelmas Daisy ... 5S Potato Onions 44 Mignonette ... 53, 92 Primrose ... 105 ( be Seed Guide; SEED GUIDE for 1894. ... A. - - • . i, : . * O' • PAGE 1 PAGE Primrose, Evening... ... 93 j Sweet William 53, 81, 109 Primula f)3,' 103—105 Syringes ... 46—49 Pruning Knives ... 49 Pumpkin 27 Purslane ... 27 Pyrethrum .. 53, 106 TABLE PLANT... 107 Tagetes ... Tassell Flower ... 53, 111 Ill RADISH ... 38 Terms of Business ... 4 Raffia Grass ... 46 Thermometers 46 Rampion 27, 39 Thorn Apple 80 Ranunculus Roots ... ... 118 Thunbergia Thyme ... Ill Ramiuculus Seed ... ... 106 27 Reseda 92, 106 Tigridia 118 Rhodanthe 109, 116 Toad Flax 90 Rhubarb Roots ... 44 Tobacco Paper 46 Rhubarb Seeds ... 39 Tobacco Plant 94 Ricinus 106, 116 Tobacco Seed 43 Ridge Cucumber ... ... 26 Tomato ... 41—43 Rivina ... 106 Tools, Garden 49 Rocket, Sweet 88, 106 Torenia Ill Rose Campion 55, 106 Tricholcena 117 Rosemary ... 27 Trichosanthes Ill Roses , ... 121 Tropceolum 58, 111, 112 Rouge Plant ... 106 Trowels, Garden ... 46 Rudbeckia ... 106 Turnip-rooted Celery 24 Rue ... ... 27 Tuberoses ' 118 Turnip 40 Tweezers 46 Tydsea 112 SAGE ... 27 Salads ... 39 Salpiglossis 53, 106 Salsafy ... 39 UNDERGROUND ONIONS 44 Salvia 107, 116 Uuiola 117 Sand ... 46 Sanvitalia ... 107 Sapouaria 53, 107 Savory ... 27 VALERIANA ... ... 99—112 Savoy 20, 13 Vegetable Marrow... 43 Saws • •• ... 49 Vegetable Novelties i — ix Scabiosa • •• 53, 107 Vegetable Plants ... ... ... 43 Schizanthus ... 107 Vegetable Seed Collections 6 — 8 Scissors ... 49 Venus’s Looking-Glass ... 67, 112 Scorzonera ... 39 Verbascum ...112—113 Scythes ... 49 Verbena 113 Seakale 39, 44 Verbena Pins 46 Sedum ... 107 Veronica 113 Seedlings by Post ... ... ... 121 Vinca 113 Sempervivum ... 107 Vines 122 Senecio ... 107 Viola 113 Sensitive Plant 92, 107 Violet 113 Shading Material ... 46, 47 Virginian Stock ... 53, 113 Shallots ... 44 Viscaria 113 Shears ... 49 Silene 53, 71* 107, 108 Skirret ... 27 Snapdragon ... 56 WAITZIA 113 Soapwort ... 106 Wallflower 13, 113, 114 Solanum 108, 116 Watercress ..: ... 26 Sorrel ... 27 Weed Destroyers ... 50 Speedwell ... ... 113 Welsh Poppy ... 91, 114 Spinach 39,40 Whitlavia ... 53, 114 Stachys 44, 108 Wigandia ... 114, 116 Statice ... ... 109 Windflower 56 Stellaria ... ... 109 Winter Cherry ... 99,114 Stenactis ... 109 Wire, Bouquet ... 46, 4S Stipa .i 109, 117 Witloof 26 Stock 52, 53, 108, 109 Woodruff 50 Strawberry Plants ... ... 123 Wormwood 27 Streptocarpus ... 110 Sub-tropical Plants ... 116 Saltan’s Balsam ... 88 XERANTIIEMUM 115 Sundries, Garden ... 47, 51 Sunflower 53 87, 109 Sweet Alyssum 55, 109 ZEA ... 115,117 Sweet Pea 53 98, 111 | Zinnia ... 53, 115 Sweet Sultan 72, 109 Zonal Pelargonium ..? ... 98 ) 1 A Fao-simile of our Exhibit at the International Exhibition at Ghent. Gold Medal Awarded. Please pass on to your Friends when you have no further use for it, accompanied with your kind recommendations, which will be much appreciated and valued. ( 127 ) 1 §|pir» JOSEPH MANSELL L TP.