'H.^wnell & Sons. Herald of§>pring. § van ley & Eyn^ford, Kent. jr ' mm m m- mrinmrprfrt -trfc owgtj H. CANNELL & SONS’ GOLDEN SEEDS ^ WON THE w Highest and most important Prizes in the World, St. Louis, The Great Chicago — and Absolutely proving COLD MEDALS, LONDON. OUR KENTISH 70 SEEDS nrlAfek ’ ARE I I IE BEST. ^ill tBipW" X. 1 / CANNELLS' SEED GUIDE, 1910.' NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS, 1910. CANNELLS’ NEW PRIMULAS. We have much pleasure in again offering the following Novelties, and we can, with every confidence, recommend as worthy of cultivation. Our collection, as is well known, contains the choicest in existence. them CHAMELEON 01 the true Stellata or Lady type of flowers, exceedingly free flowering. The young blossoms are of'a salmon shade, changing with age to a pleasing tint of cerise-lake ; good habit ' _ Is 6 4 „ 1 pkt. 5 » 1 pkt. 1 oz. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 ozs. 3 ozs. 4 ozs. 1 ,, 1 „ 1 „ 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 4 pkts. 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 3 pkts. 4 „ 5 „ 6 ,, 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 „ 2 M ^ if 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 4 pkts. 4 ,, 5 JJ 1 pkt. „ 1 pkt. 2 „ 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 24 ozs. 5 ozs. 8 ozs. 12 ozs. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 3 pkts. 4 pkts. 1 „ 1 ‘2 „ 2 ,, 1 pkt. 2 y, 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 ,, 1 „ 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 „ 1 „ 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 ozs. 3 ozs. 4 ozs. 8 ozs. 2 pints 3 pints ... 1 pkt. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 oz. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 4 pkts. 4 pkts. 1 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 5 pkts. 7 pkts. 8 pkts. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 oz. 2 ozs. 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 4 pkts. 4 pkts. 6 pkts. 8 pkts. 1 pkt. 2 5 > 2 a 3 ,, 4 ozs. 6 ozs. 8 ozs. 1 pint 1 quart 2 quarts 3 pkts. 3 pkts. 4 pkts. 44 ozs. 8 ozs. 12 ozs. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 1 oz. 2 ozs. 4 ozs. 2 pkts. 2 ozs. 2 ozs. 3 ozs. 4 „ 0 >> 3 ,, 3 „ 3 „ 1 pkt. ea. 8 „ 16 „ 2 pints 1 pkt. ea. 1 oz. ea. 1 oz. ea. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 3 pkts. 4 pkts. 2 ozs. 3 ozs. 4 ozs. 14 pint 2 pints 3 pints 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 2 pkts. 4 pkts. 2 pkts. 3 ozs. 3 ozs. 5 ozs. 8 ozs. 14 pint 1 pkt.' 1 pkt. 1 pkt. 2 pkts. 3 pkts. 3 pkts. Collection No. 6, price 10s. 6d., Vegetable and Flower Seeds combined. Collection No. 7, price 10s. and 20s., Cannells’ “Competitors” Collection of Seeds suitable for producing Vegetables for Exhibition and Competition purposes, consisting of the most reliable and finest varieties only. Full particulars on application. Any of the above Collections, for a small additional cost, can be packed in hermetically sealed case& ready for sending abroad. ( 2 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. CANNELLS’ VEGETABLE SEEDS. Other varieties not enumerated can be supplied at advertised prices For Collections of Vegetable Seeds, see previous page. CANNELLS* SELECTED ENGLISH WONDER. The best all round Pea in cultivation. GARDEN PEAS. AN carefully selected and Hand-picked. Pints can also be supplied of all the Varieties in List. CULTURE. — The earliest varieties may be sown about the second or third week in November, or first week in December, another sowing in January, aud continuous sowings in the order they stand, every three weeks, up to the end of J uly. Sow in rows four to seven feet apart (according to height, which varies wonderfully) : when about 5 or 6 inches above ground, thin out if required, and properly stick. By sowing seeds of some of the early kinds in July, a late picking of Peas may be had until the frost sets in. The general height is here given of the various kinds of Peas, but, of course, the season and richness of the soil will cause a difference. Our “ One and Only Wash ’* is a complete eradicator of Mildew wherever it touches. SECTION I. ; or EARLIEST VARIETIES. .axtonian.— One of the earliest Marrowfat Peas in existence, being ready to gather several days before A wonderful hardy and vigorous grower. Height, li foot. In sealed half-pint packets, Is. 6d. Gradus. The pods are large and well-filled. Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. lannells’ Selected English Wonder— Difficult to beat as a dwarf wrinkled early variety i-j 2 0 Idwin Beckett — A Marrowfat Pea. For pots it is most useful. Can be relied upon for exhibiting at early shows. Heavy cropper ; flavour superb 2 0 lie Pilot — Vigorous branching habit. Deep green peas of exquisite Marrowfat flavour. Of hardy institution, and may be .own during the autumn to obtain early result* in spring. Award of Merit, R.H.S 3 2 0 lannells’ Ascendant -Early marrow, Large, fine- shaped well-filled pods early in the season ; much admired ; sturdy habit, and flavour all that can be desired 3.J 2 0 Height Per qt. _ . in feet. s. d. GradUS— Large-podded wrinkled variety, good for table and for show : pods well filled 3 2 0 Carters’ Mayflower — A prolific Marrowfat. Long pointed pods. Seed wrinkled 1 i to 2 2 0 Chelsea Gem — Compact, short-jointed habit; pods well filled ; first-rate quality ; wrinkled ; adapted for forcing 1 18 Early Sunrise — A first-rate white wrinkled Marrow, suit- able for sowing late or early ; fine flavour 21 10 Exonian — An early wrinkled variety of good quality ... 3* 1 « May Queen. — Dwarf, early, flue Marrowfat flavour ... 3* la Win. Hurst — A useful early dwarf kind ... ... ... 1 lb William the First — Most productive ; rich, sweet flavour 3$ 14 We can also supply other varieties not offered in this List. SECTION II.; op SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. Height Per qt. . . „ „ in feet. s. d. Jnnson’s Perfect — A grand selection from Daisy. Per pint, Is. 6d. 2 £ — Pitlsh Empire — Useful for exhibition purposes 2J 2 0 ntieipation — Large pods, well filled, superb flavour ... 2£ 1 8 lampion Of England— One of the most useful. Very prolific, continuous bearer, and does best in light soils ..5 10 IXton’s Fillbasket — Very prolific, pods long and closely filled ; a deep green ; suitable for exhibition 3 13 tace of Wales— A first-class white wrinkled Pea of excellent flavour; good cropper 3 1 3 larpe’s Queen— A blue wrinkled Marrow, pods large and well filled ; delicious flavour 2$ 18 . 1 Stratagem — A dwarf wrinkled variety of robust habit, with immense pods Daisy — Excellent cropper. A grand dry weather variety ; splendid table qualities Duchess— Heavy cropper; pods quite straight ; splendid for exhibition £ Perpetual Bearer — A great cropper and continuous bearer; valuable as a late variety; should be sown very thinly 3 Yorkshire Hero — A superior wrinkled variety, compact habit, dark green foliage, flavour good ... ... ... 2$ We can also supply other varieties. Height Per qt. in feet. s. d. 2 0 2 0 1 10 1 6 1 3 B 2 ( 3 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. GARDEN PEAS, SECTION III. ; MAIN, or GENERAL CROP. Height Per qt. in feet. b. d. Quite Content — A cross between Alderman and Edwin Beckett. It rather resembles the former, but the pods are considerably larger than either parent. Pronounced as one of the finest ever seen per pkt. Is. ; per I-pint, 2s ; per pint, 3s. fid. 5 to G — Leviathan, handsome straight pods in jiairs, per pint, Is. 3d. 3,1 — Cannells’ Eynsford Beauty— Fit for picking towards the end of June. Vigorous growth- Valuable as au exhibition and general main crop variety 4 20 Improved Autocrat— Prolific. Should be sown early. Grand for exhibition * 1 G The Gladstone— Excellent cropper, pods very large and fine, delicious flavour, and a beautiful rich green. A fine variety 3J to 4 2 6 Magnum Bonum — Fine for exhibition ; long well-shaped pods, and large peas of excellent flavour, dwarf in habit, well resists mildew, splendid for the table 3£ 2 0 Ne Plus Ultra — Still maintaining its position as a late variety and good flavour 1 “1 Cannells’ Dwarf Mammoth Marrowfat— Heavy cropping, dwarf, dark rich green ; delicious flavour ... 3 2 G Captain Cuttle— Distinct ; an acquisition for late cropping and exhibition. Robust growing ; should be sown thinly. One of the heaviest late croppers in existence 3£ 18 Height in feet. Cannells’ Improved Dr. McLean — Blue wrinkled Marrow, vigorous habit, immense pods, one of the best for main crop 3J Duke Of Albany — An excellent cropper, and invaluable for exhibition 6 Juno — A wonderfully fine late dwarf variety, prolific ... 1£ Telegraph — A distinct variety, and a strong grower ... 6 Telephone A wrinkled variety, an immense cropper, peas very large, and of exquisite flavour ; fine for exhibition 6 p er qt *• i 1 1 1 j 1 i 1 I 1 ( Hartford Success— An immense cropper; large pods; peas of a delicious flavour 31 to 4 2 ( Veltehs’ Perfection — One of the best for the main crop... 3 1 j CANNELLS’ COLLECTIONS OF PEAS. Consisting of good and well-tried varieties, and ensuring a continnop supply throughout the season, all our selection. 6 quarts in 6 best kinds 8/6 6 pints in G ,, 5/0 We are prepared to supply collections of Peas in different quantities according to requirements, and consisting of the best and most suitable varietiu at current prices. We can supply at Advertised Prices other varieties of Peas not in this List. ! BEANS, TALL KIDNEY RUNNER or CLIMBING. CULTURE Sowings may be made in April, under glass, and the plants put out about the middle of May where they are to stand. If, howevei they are to be sown in the open ground, the first week in May and again in June and July. When thickly mulched and watered they will ^ be . * .1 mi I 13 1. - : „ 1 1 » „ ,1 nSJo «WAiirtli uvwl if nnaeiltlo BfulrAO I heavily. They should be occasionally topped, to induce side growth, and if possible stakes or supports of some kind should be used, as it alloi of much finer growth and increased production of pods. Per qnart.- Scarlet Emperor — A grand variety for exhibition purposes, pro- ducing enormous pods, often measuring 15 inches in length per pkt., Is. ; per pint, 2s. 6d. 4 6 Ne Plus Ultra — One of the best for exhibition and main crop ; pods of splendid form 2 0 White Czar— An enormous podded white runner Bean, are very thick, fleshy, and almost stringless ; flavour delicate 2 0 Per quart.— s, CanneUs’ Empress— A most perfect exhibition kind, splendid shaped pods, and flavour all that can be desired per pint, Is. 6d. - Cannells’ 1 St Prize Scarlet — Bong pods, and tender flesh ; a heavy cropper ; an excellent exhibition variety ... ... 1 Giant White— A wonderful cropper, long pods, which are very tender; a capital exhibition variety ... .. ••• ••• 1 Painted Lady— Very handsome, scarlet and white flowers ; very ornamental as well as useful ... 1 BEANS, FRENCH or DWARF KIDNEY. CULTURE.— 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 op ground, in May and June, and for late crops up to the end of July. For forcing purposes sowings should be made in pots, under glass, tol December to April. The same applies to these as the Runners respecting mulching and watering in dry seasons. Per quart — s. Cannells’ Avalanche— Dwarf, robust growing, one of the earliest, and the crop prodigious; fine flavour; distinct Canadian Wonder — Prolific ; dwarf and compact habit, and pods being of splendid exhibition shape, great length, and delicate flavour Ne Plus Ultra — Distinct variety for early and general use ; extremely productive, fine flavour d. 2 0 1 4 Per quart— i. Earliest Of All— Strong, vigorous grower ; pods are long, broad, and fleshy ; excellent flavour ; useful for very early forcing or for general crop. 1 8 to 24 inches high Per pint, Is. 6d. 1 4 Negro Long Pod— Very fine cropper Other kinds can be supplied. BEAN, CLIMBING FRENCH. Tender and True — It crows 6 or 7 feet high, bears a tremendous crop of long, straight, fine pods, the quality being first class, seeds same M shape and size as the Canadian Wonder Dwarf Beans P ar 4 uart 1 4 ( 4 ) 1 CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910 . BEANS, BROAD. ? rl 7,, cr0p ’ a B0W “S sboa ’ dbe made of Maza free from stones. For the top covering have 6 inches of light friable or even sandy soil. The first year make one cutting only, if the plants are ree years old, the following winter add more fine soil, so that there is something like 9 inches of earth above the crown of the plants. Asparagus "* made in this way with a good coating of manure and a fair amount of salt and soot every other year cannot fail to give abundance of this cculent vegetable until the peas make their appearance. Per oz. — s. d. mnover’s Colossal — Early, and very large 0 4 ant— Good, for general use 0 4 innells’ Exhibition — This cannot be surpassed ; of large size and equally as well adapted for exhibition as for general market garden purposes ; delicate flavour, wonderfully productive per pkt., fid. 1 0 For plants, see page 20. Allfy. Alley or Pathway. fbergine— See Egg Plant, irbe de Capuein — See Chicory. ( 5 ) Alley. BEET. BEET, CANNELLS’ BEST OF ALE. I CULTURE. —Sow the end of April on ground that has been deep! dug and well manured the previous year. At the time of sowing the grout should be again deeply dug, and the seeds sown in rows a foot apart. I may be sown in drills drawn by a hoe, or by dibbling a few seeds in hole an inch deep and a foot apart in the rows ; thin out, when the plant are about 2 inches high, to a foot apart where in drills, and where dibble in holes draw out all except one. Ter oz.— s. j Dark-leaved Globe — Has not only a dark leaf like the best decorative strains, but is equal in the colour of the flesh to any fine selection of the Dell's type ... ... per pkt., Is. 6d. — Cannells’ Best of All — Medium-sized root of a beautiful rich deep blood colour, fine shape, and clean growing. Its handsome leaves render it a very effective variety for the flower garden and exhibition table ... ... per pkt. , 3d. and 6d. 1 ( Cannells’ Rotunda — Turnip shaped, flesh dark crimson colour, useful for Summer salads 0 Dell’S Crimson — Leaves of a dark bronze colour ; very ornamental for the flower garden 0 ! Nutting’s Dark Red — A splendid variety for general purposes ... 0 I Ornamental Chilian (Dracaena Leaved)— Non-edible ; for decorating shrubberies, and the flower garden, per pkt. 3d. and 6d. 1 i Spinach, or Perpetual Beet — Both stalks and leaves of this variety are used— the former should be served up as Asparagus, and the latter makes an excellent substitute for Spinach ... 0 I All other varieties can be supplied. BORECOLE, or KALE. CURLY GREENS OR SCOTCH KALE. CULTURE. — For Spring use sow about the middle of March or early in April, and in August for Autumn and Winter use, broadcast over well-prepared bed, and cover lightly with fine soil. When the plants are large enough to be handled, prick out on another prepared bed, abou 6 inches apart, and well water them. When strong enough, to be planted out in their permanent quarters about 2 feet 6 inches apart each way d. Per oz.— s. Cannells’ Winter Gem — Producing a quantity of side sprouts that continue in good condition for a considerable time without showing signs of injury by the most severe weather ; delicious and tender per pkt., Is. and Is. 6d. — Asparagus — A useful kind ; very delicious and hardy 0 6 Improved Cottager’s — Very hardy, and produces a large crop ... 0 6 Per oz. — s. 1 Dwarf Green Curled (German Greens)— For early and general cultivation Tall Green Curled— A useful variety Drumhead Kale — The outer leaves resemble the Kale, and the heart that of a Cabbage. Dwarf in habit, perfectly hardy, and a most useful winter vegetable ... ... ... per pkt., 6d. Thousand Headed — Withstands the most severe weather; it is beautiful and tender when cooked Mr. E. S. , Highcombe Edge, Surrey. Indeed, it would be a rarity if vegetables and flowers from Cannells’ seeds did not stand first and foremost. I am glad to say they brought me thirteen firsts and also a special for the best exhibit. This should induce growers to patronise them. Mr. J. S. , Chesterfield. I have grown your golden seed by the side of seed supplied by a Lincolnshire firm, and the comparison is marvellous. I feel quite sure that once you get a customer you never lose them, because no seeds could possibly be better. ( 6 ' 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 tine soil. When the plantB are 2 or 3 inches high draw out the strongest and transplant into another bed, 6 inches apart. In May or June plant 2 feet apart in the rows apd feet between the plants in the rows. Ground should be prepared early, so as to allow the soil to become firm. Peroz. s. d. Cannells Matchless — An excellent variety, most reliable and useful kind, and from the seed we are sending out, saved from our improved stock, the one indispensable variety for keen competitive purposes, and also for general use and market garden requirements per pkt., 3d. and Gd. 1 0 Cambridge Champion— The sprouts are firm and of excellent flavour, keeps well and one of the best for the table, per pkt., Gd. and Is. — Aigburth — One of the hardiest and most productive varieties in cultivation per pkt., 4d. 0 8 Serymger’s Giant — A superior and useful variety ; compact sprouts of delicate flavour o 6 Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured sprouts ; a good market gardener’s variety J Q 8 CAMBRIDGE CHAMPION. Other varieties can be supplied. For plants, see page 19. BROCCOLI. CULTURE. — Early sowings may be made in February, under glass, followed by sowings in the open ground, middle of April and second week May, for successional crops. When the plants are large enough, prick out into a bed G inches apart, and after they have acquired strength, transplant to a piece of ground that has been previously well dug and sooted, in rows 2* feet apart and 2 feet distant from each other. As the plants aivance in growth draw the soil around the stems, and give liquid manure occasionally. We strongly recommend a sprinkling of nitrate of soda which will be found to work wonders. It is advisable to cut the heads as soon as they attain medium size. SECTION I.— For Cutting from September to November. Per P k ‘- p ® r ° z - 8. da s. d. Grange’s Early White Cape— Fine for autumn use 4d. and 0 8 14 Cannells’ Self-Protecting — Beautiful white and firm heads, thoroughly protected by the leaves; remain a long time fit for use 3d. and 0 6 10 Walcheren — One of the best for successive sowings, 4d. and 0 8 14 SECTION II.— For Cutting from December Per pkt. Per oz. to February. Early White — Very fine and early ; flavour sweet and delicious ; snow white heads ; very hardy — Early Purple Sprouting — A useful variety for small gardens; much improved .. — Snow’s Winter White — A valuable Winter variety 6d. and 1 0 Cannells’ White Sprouting — Very productive, quick in growth, fine flavour 3d. and 0 6 SECTION III.— For Cutting in March d. s. d. 0 8 1 0 and April. Brimstone, or Portsmouth — Too well known to need any description ... Cannells’ Hen and Chickens— it comes quite regular, and gives a large quantity of lovely white cauliflower-like heads, and a most desirable vegetable before Peas come in 6d. and 1 Knight’s Protecting — A favourite sort ... 3d. and 0 Improved Leamington — Good size heads, close and well protected ; a good market variety 3d. and 0 Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. — 0 8 6 10 SECTION IV.— For Cutting from April to July. Per pkt. Per oz. s. d. s. d. -Heads well protected and of medium size, hardy ; cooking qualities all that can be desired 1 0 1 0 Latest of AU- 3d. and 0 April Queen — One of the finest ; ready for use in April and May. The heads are very large, beautifully white, and delicately flavoured 3d. and 0 Flower Of Spring — An excellent early Spring variety, forming compact white heads 3d. and Cattell’s Eclipse — Very hardy; a most excellent late sort 3d. and 0 6 0 10 Methven’s June— Producing finepure whiteheads till nearly the end of June. It is very hardy .. In sealed pkts. Cannells’ Model — Late and good; one of the hardiest and best in colour and flower, almost equal to a cauliflower 3d. and 0 6 10 16 — 0 6 10 Cannells’ Collections of Broccoli. (All oor Selection.) 8 packets Broccoli, of most useful kinds for succession . 1 »» n a a n • 8 ounces ,, ,, ,, ,, 1 ii a a a a Other varieties can be supplied. See Plants, page 19. ( 7 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. VVVVVWVV\AAA/> ~W'W'W\y"v CABBAGE, GARDEN. CULTURE. — No better preparation of ground with a coat of manure can be made than in the lifting of early potatoes, when ench a pi CC8 of ground may be profitably utilised hy them. Sow in March and April for Autumn and Winter use, and early in August for Spring and Summer cutting. The small early kinds do well planted in rows 18 inches apart and 16 inches betweeu the rows; the larger growing kinds require to be pm 2 feet apart each way. Per pkt. Per or. 3 - d. !, a, CANNELLS’ DEFIANCE CABISAOE. Cannells’ Defiance Improved — lias been carefully selected for years, and the most popular kind round this part of Kent, and from the many good qualities it possesses it is always spoken of as the most perfect variety. Its second crop of little side cabbages are pictures of perfection, and are delicious in flavour. The first time it was placed before Royal Horticultural Society it was unanimously awarded First Class Certificate. Per pkt. 3d. and (id., per oz. Is. Per pkt. Peroz. Earliest Of All— Useful for Spring sowing. There is no s. d. s. d. waste with it, the heads being compact can be planted close in the rows. For sowing in succession it is most useful 3d. and 0 6 0 10 t First Crop — The earliest of all pointed varieties. An ideal variety for the private garden, as it takes up but little room and produces solid hearts in a very short time .. Early Rainham — A most useful and early market variety Improved Nonpariel — A fine dwarf variety, of excellent flavour. Comes in very early Red Duteh — The best for pickling, splendid colour ; a re-selected stock Cocoa Nut — A very early variety, small and compact Ellam’s Early Dwarf — A great favourite with some as a Spring variety Enfield Market — Very early and largo; extensively used by market gardeners .... Hardy Green Colewort — For late Autumn and Winter use Mein’S No. 1— A splendid variety, either for Spring or Autumn sowing — Myatt’S Offenham — A well-known early variety — Rosette Colewort — Exceedingly delicious and very ornamental — Sugar Loaf — Conical shaped, of excellent flavour when cooked ; very distinct ••• — Tom Thumb, or Little Pixie— Suitable for Summer use ... — Wheeler’s Imperial— Dwarf apd very early.. — Large Drumhead, or Ox Cabbage— Producing very heavy crops. Sow 6 lbs. to the acre. A reduction made when large quantities are required ... per lb. 2s. 6d. — Christmas Drumhead— Small solid heads ; very hardy ... — Other varieties can be supplied. 1 0 _ — 0 6 0 6 — 0 8 — 0 6 0 G 0 6 0 3 0 8 Cannells’ Collections of Cabbage. All Oon Selection. 8 packets of Cabbage in 8 best sorts for succession ." 1 ,» », 9, 1 »» >> »» •** ■** **' 16 ounces „ ,, 8 ,, ,, „ 8 ,, ,, ,, 8 ,, ,, ,, ... ... ... 5;0 CULTURE. — Treat the same as for Cabbage. CABBAGE, SAVOY. All Head-A very early variety, with long solid heads of a rich yellowish-green colour, and having few but upright outside leaves, and owing to its shape can be planted very closely. In flavour it resembles that of the finest Brussels Sprouts. A really fine sort for market gardening Per pkt. Is. Per oz. — s. Selected Drumhead— Forms into splendid fine speci- mens ; sweet and tender 0 Early Dwarf Ulm— Early and compact; may be planted close 0 Green Curled — Suitable for the main crop Per oz.— s. 0 Ormskirk Late Green — It is of large size and handsome, very hardy, and being late, comes into market when other sorts are over ... 0 6 Other varieties can be supplied. For plants, see page 19. CARROT. Seed saved from Selected Roots only. CULTURE . — The French Scarlet may be sown in frames in December and January; in February, succession sowings may be made oi warm borders ; in March, a large sowing may be made ; and for general crop sow about the middle of April, either broadcast on beds or in drills. Preference should be given to the drills, as the crop can then more easily be kept clean. As soon as the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, thin out to 2 or 3 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 be found an advantage to mix the seed with a certain amount of soil so that it can be more evenly distributed. Per oz.— 8. d> Cannells’ Winner — It belongs to the stump-rooted class and is of good colour and flavour. Flesh close in texture ; a valuable kind for market purposes, and indispensable where a very early crop is wanted. Peroz., 8d. Cannells’ First Prize— Habit robust, and grows to a good length ; skin is very clean and of a deep colour. We have been selecting this for several years, and quite worthy of competing with any in commerce. Per pkt., 6d.; per oz., Is. Per pkt. Per oz. CANNELLS’ PERFECTION INTERMEDIATE — A careful selection of Intermediate Carrot. Roots much longer than the old kind ; fine shape; colour a beautiful bright red, of excellent quality, and good for exhibition purposes s. d. - 0 8 Early Scarlet Nantes — A medium-sized variety French Scarlet Horn — Very sweet, and fine for forcing Selected Guerande — A French variety of merit, stump rooted, very broad, flesh tender, very little core Improved Early Scarlet Short Horn— Very fine for Summer use Long Red Surrey — A valuable variety for deep soils James’ Improved Scarlet Intermediate— Good for shallow soils, large size, excellent quality Field, Horse, or Cattle Carrots — A useful and profitable crop. All cattle like the roots. Seed should be sown about 8 lbs. to the acre. White Belgian, 2s. per lb. ; Yellow Belgian, 2s. per lb. ... Other varieties can be supplied. 0 c 0 4 0 8 ( 8 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. CAPSICUM AND CHILI. USE • — The pods are used for pickling, and when ripe, ground to make Cayenne pepper, and also as ornamental pot plants in greenhouse. CULTURE . — Sow in 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 he transplanted into pots or pans. Continue them in the hot-bed, and give air freely. In May harden Item off by gradually exposing to the open air. Early in June transplant, (there they are to remain, in a sheltered position, under a south wall. Child’s Celestial Pepper — Creamy-yellow, changing to an intense vivid scarlet. Sharp flavour, and superior for any of the uses to which a pepper can be put. Per pkt., 6d. I i Chill ... \ Golden Queen— A very ornamental variety I Large Bell, or Bull’s Nose — Large, early; mild flavour;! colour glossy red v Mixed Varieties Pepper, Elephant’s Trunk ( capsicum annuum probos- I cideutn ) — Long glossy scarlet fruits All at 3d. & 6d. per packet. Other varieties can be supplied. CULTURE.- Large Spanish, cultivated CARDOON. Sow in April, and grow in trenches in the same way as Celery, allowing a little more room in between the plants, for the mid-rib of the leaves, blanched like Celery ; used for soups, stewing, and salads per oz. lOd, COUVE TRONCHUDA, or PORTUGAL CABBAGE. BRAGANZA MARROW, SEA-KALE CABBAGE. Should be sown in a little heat during February or March, grown on in a frame, gradually hardened off, and transplanted in May into rows of 2 feet apai t, or can be sown in July, keeping the plants in a frame daring the winter, and plant out in May, it will then be ready for use in summer ; it appi eciates a good rich soil. Ihe heart can be used in the same way as the cabbage, and the thick fleshy mid-ribs of the largest leaves can be cooked like Sea-Kale, for which it is a very good substitute, and makes an excellent dish. Per pkt., 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., lOd. CAULIFLOWER. CULTURE. Sow end of January or early in February in 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 heads will be produced in July and August. To stand the Winter, seeds should be sown about the third week in August. Cannells /' irst- to- Cilt , Early London , and Early DwarJ Erfurt are 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 fine 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 in the seed bed where they will frequently lurvive an ordinary Winter. Finally, plant out in Spring. Per pkt. Per oz. Late Metropole — Ilf robust habit, enormous size, and s. d. s. d. at the same time of excellent shape and great tenderness and delicate flavour. The Metropole requires a strong soil, and on ace .unt of the weight of the heads it is often necessary to earth up the plants 10 — Early London — Compact; very early 0 8 14 Early Snowball — Dwarf habit, with heads of medium size, very compact, and of good flavour 16 — Early Dwarf Erfurt — The best of tho earliest sorts. By occasional sowing a supply can be kept up until Christmas 6d. & 1 0 1 9 Waleheren — Good for general crop 4d. & 0 8 14 For Plants, see page 19. Per pkt. Per oz. Cannells’ First - to - cut — it still maintains its s. d. s. d. character as being the earliest of all; dwarf, medium- sized heads, colour good and of a delicious flavour ; a gem ... In sealed packets, Is. & 1 6 — Cannells’ Early Dwarf Mammoth — Fine as a forcing variety, or for the early crop outdoor ; close, solid, and pure white heads ' 6d. & 1 0 1 !) Eclipse — A favourite in every garden where it has been cultivated. Can be had from August to Christmas 6d. & 1 0 19 Cannells’ Autumn Giant — Distinct. The heads are beautifully white, firm, and compact, and remain longer fit for use than any other kind fid . & 1 0 1 6 CELERY. CULTURE . — In February sow in heat ; March and April in open border. Plant in April, May, and July, from 2 feet 9 inches to 3 feet bstween the trenches. A coating of mineral manure to 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 ravages of garden pests. It is of the utmost importance that soot, burnt ashes, f cven ,lne 60 >' is banked closely round the stems, too much soot can 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 slags from injuring it. RED VARIETIES. | WHITE VARIETIES, tynsford Red — A grand acquisition for exhibition and table nse. Continues quite constant; good strong habit, the stalks are large, thick, and of excellent nutty flavour 6d. Early Rose — The stems solid and crisp, and of a fine walnut flavour. An early variety, but the heads remain a long time fit for nse ; white heart, and stems delicately shaded with pale rose or flesh colour . ... 6d. Selected Standard Bearer — A splendid red variety, of sturdy compact habit, robust growth, and medium height. It grows to a heavy weight, is of superior quality, crisp, juicy, and of a fine nutty flavour 6d. Leicester Red — Exceedingly crisp ; fine flavour Sulham Prize Pink — One of the best pink varieties, close habit, large heart, solid, crisp, fine walnut flavour ... Per pkt. s. d. I & 0 & 1 0 0 6 Per pkt. — s. d. Cannells’ Heartwell White — Unequalled for crispness and sweet natty flavour; uwart habit of growth, and very solid heads fid. & 1 0 Sandring-ham White— A splendid variety; large, but not coarse ; solid, crisp, and jnicy 0 6 Invincible White— A vigorous growing sort, very crisp, solid, and well-flavoured It cun be grown for exhibition to an enormous size without running to seed 6d. & I 0 Celeriae, or Turnip-rooted Celery— Chiefly used in soaps 3d. & 0 6 Celery Seed — For flavouring soaps Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. per oz. ( 9 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. CUCUMBER (Frame.) CULTURE. — Nothing is so desirable as good Cucumbers, but attention is required if good fruit is to be obtained The seeds maybe 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 GO 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. — s. Cannells’ Improved Telegraph — Flavour excellent, deep green skin, and the fruit of good length. We have saved a splendid sample of seed, and can confidently recommend it to our custo- mers as a grand re-selection from the old far-famed variety ... Is. and Cannells’ Favourite— A first-class variety, attains a good length Blair’s Prolific — A handsome variety of a deep green colour, with no neck, and grows longer than Lockie’s Perfection; valuable for either Summer or Winter cultivation Every Day. — It is dark skinned, very hand- some in shape, most prolific, and of splendid flavour. First-Class Certificate, R.H.S Loekie’s Perfection.— A splendid variety, its chief features being the finest in the Telegraph family with black spine ; very free (id. and d. 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Per pkt. — s. d, Lord Roberts — A handsome variety of a dark green colour, with very little neck, highly prolific, and recommended for either Winter or Summer use 1 Mortimer’s Bounteous — Dark green, very tender and delicate in flavour, fine shape, prolific; grand for exhibition and general purposes. Award of Merit. In raiser’s sealed packets 1 0 Roehford’s more conspicuous than in the old Market — Medium length, colour rich green, spines Tele ■ t elegraph ; a fine market variety 1 o Sensation — Smooth and perfect in outline, with a scarcity of neck ; handsome dark green colour; a free cropper, and of excellent flavour. First-Class Certificate, R.H.S 1 6 Tender and True — Fine variety for exhibition, handsome fruit of a dark green colour, first-class quality 1 0 Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. CUCUMBER (Ridge or Outdoor). CANNELLS IMPROVED TELEGRAPH. Per pkt.- Selected Bedfordshire Prize -a superior variety of outdoor Cucumber, fine flavour and appearance ; a prolific bearer; one of the most useful, and highly recommended 3d. and d. 0 6 Unicum— Very hardy and withstands the bad effects of wet and cold weather better than any other ; it gives a large crop of long big fruits and of the finest flavour Per pkt — s, d, Gd. & 1 0 Short Green Gherkin- Long Prickly -The one most used for pickling, fruit being only from 3 to 4 inches long 3d. & Gd. per packet. | Short Prickly 3d. & 6d. per packet. 3d. & Gd. CHICORY OR SUCCORY. CULTURE . — Sow in April in rows a foot apart, thin out to 6 inches in the row. In autumn 6tore 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 Sea Kale. Per oz. — s. d. Common ( Barbe de Capucin ) 0 6 WitlOCBf ( Brussels Chicory ') — One of the best winter salads grown 0 6 CORN SALAD or LAMB’S LETTUCE. Very useful during Winter and Spring for Salads, and especially when outdoor Lettuces are about finished, for which it is an agreeable substitute and change. Sowings can he made in February, April, August, and September, in shallow drills, 9 inches apart, and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows. The soil should have been well tilled. It rather enjoys an open position. Per oz. — s. d. Italian — Broad-leaved 0 6 CRESS. PEPPER GRASS. CULTURE . — Plain and Curled Cress should be sown weekly durra the whole year, if a regular supply is required, the state of the weathei regulating the method of sowing. As a rule, from November to March, i 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 crop! in succession ; and if sown under a north wall in September and October, with a little protection, will afford a supply during Winter and Sprit?. Water-cress may be easily grown in a damp and shady place, and on nt account must suffer from drought. Sow in March and April. Per qt. Perpt. Perot Fine Curled — Useful for garnishing and Salads 1 9 s. d. 1 o s. 4 0 Plain or Common — The best for general use and Salads ... .. 1 9 1 0 American, OF Land — Perennial variety, similar in flavour to Water-cress ... — — 0 Australian or Golden Salad— Very tender ; mild flavour ... Water-cress per pkt., 6d, Mr. W. M. , Boscastle, Cornwall. I have exhibited flowers and vegetables from vour seeds at three local shows. From 23 entries I have won 22 prizes (13 firsts). Lots ask whose seeds I have to thank for all these successes. J. F. B. I am glad to say that since I have been getting seeds from you we have had abundant supplies of all sorts of vegetables, and our consumption here is no small matter. Mr. R. B. , Leigh. I have always been well served with seed by you for over 30 years. ( 10 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. GARLIC. (See page 20.) GOURD, PUMPKIN, or SQUASH. DANDELION. CULTURE — Useful as a salad when blanched. Seed to be sown in Spring; the roots to be lifted and stored in November, and force as required, somewhat in the same manner as Sea Kale. Improved large thiek-leaved, 6d. and Is. per packet. EGG PLANT. Handsome fruit-bearing annuals, fine for table decoration. Sow m heat in March, pot off in rich soil ; the chief thing is to keep them thoroughly Jret from insects. Grow on in same way as Capsicums. The Purple is the best for cooking, and the other varieties make a nice rontrast in garnishing and salads. 2 to 3 ft. Cardinal — New medium-sized oval shaped fruits, of a bright scarlet colour ; ripens much earlier than other sorts ; highly decorative. Per packet, 3d. and 6d. Black Pekin. I White. I Mixed. Scarlet. | New York Purple. | Each, per packet, 3d. ENDIVE. CULTURE . — For Autumn use sow end of April or during May, on prepared soil, in drills a foot apart, and thin out to 6 inches from plant to plant ; water in dry weather. If a Winter and early Spring supply is needed, sow in July ana August, and transplant to frames, or a sheltered position, secure from frost. Per oz. — s. d Cannells’ Green Curled— The one mostly cultivated for general crop ; very crisp and hardy 0 6 Cannells’ Moss Curled— Beautifully curled, like Moss ... 0 8 Green Batavian — Large and fine ..0 8 Improved Round-leaved Batavian— Very compact; forms a nice heart, blanches easily 0 8 White Curled — Very tender when young 0 9 CULTURE . — Same as Vegetable Marrow. Some of the ornamental varieties can be trained over arches, &c., in the garden. Per pkt. — s. d. Fordhook Squash— Freely fruiting, pale yellow 0 6 Hubbard Squash— Iron olive-green, useful 0 6 Mammoth Whale Squash— Olive green, shaded grey 0 6 Cueumis Erinaeeus (Hedgehog Gourd)— Bristly Green 0 6 „ Grossularia ( Gooseberry Gourd) — Green, striped grey, hairy 0 6 Cucurbita Maliformis (Apple Gourd) 0 6 Depressa Striata— Olive green, striped with silvery bands and marbled with grey ; can be sliced up and used in salads 0 6 Lagenaria ( Clava Herculis ) (Hercules Club) —Nearly 3 ft. long 0 6 Lagenaria (Bottle Gourd) — Creamy white 0 6 Mammoth White, Bush Scalloped (Patty Pan)— Of remark- able growth ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 6 Turk’s Cap ( Cottage Loaf) 0 6 Cannells’ Hundredweight, or Mammoth -The largest in cultivation, often attaining an incredible weight 0 6 Ohio Squash — One of the most useful and enjoyable both for Autumn and Winter use. Useful for soups also ... 0 6 Ornamental Varieties — Mixed. Many curious and pretty kinds ... ... ,. ... ... ... ... ... all at 0 3 A collection of 12 varieties, 2s. 6d. HERBS, GARNISHING PLANTS, &C. 3d. and 6d. per packet, except where priced by the ounce. CULTURE. — Sow in pans in a cold frame about first or second week in March ; afterwards transplant into prepared beds, or the seeds can ! sown the first week in April on warm border or outdoors. 1 Angelica — For flavouring. Leaf stalks can be blanched and eaten as Celery, or preserved with sugar, a Anise — For seasoning and garnishing. p Balm — Aromatic plant. May be used in salads or making Balm Tea or Wine. a Basil, Sweety Excellent for flavouring soups and salads. p Borage — Used for Summer drinks; excellent for bees. p Burnet— The young leaves have a fine flavour. Caraway — Seeds used in confectionery, lower leaves can be put in soups. Celery Seed — For soups. Peroz., 3d. Chervil, Curled— For salads. Clary ( Salvia selarea) — For seasoning and soups. 4 Corn Salad or Lamb’s Lettuce— A hardy, useful salad. Per oz., 6d. 4 Dili — Leaves used in pickles and sauces. P Fennel — For garnishing and fish sauce. p Horehound — For the cure of asthma; also for seasoning. Horseradish— See page 20. P Hyssop — Leaves and shoots used for pot-herbs, also medicinally, aromatic. « Ice Plant — Fine for garnishing. Indian Corn— See Maize- Kale— See Borecole. Lamb’s Lettuce— See Corn Salad. P Lavender — Grown for its sweet-scented flowers. Occasionally used in sauces. P Marjoram, Sweet or Knotted ) Used in soups and stuffings, alto p ,, Pot Or Perennial ) when dry for Winter use. p Rosemary — Sprigs for garnishing ; leaves for making a drink to relieve headache. Ramplon — For Salads p Rue — For garnishing, also useful for poultry. A medicinal herb. p Sage — For stuffing and sauce. a Savory , Summer^ jr or eeason j n g ; also useful in a dry state for Winter. p Sorrel — Used like Spinach, also in sauces and salads. Tarragon— Used for flavouring in soups. p Thyme — For soups and seasoning, also stuffing. p Wormwood — Used as a tonic when taken in tea. a — Annual. b — Biennial. p — Perennial. For Plants, see page 20. KOHL RABI (TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE.) It likes a good, enriched soil, and should be sown from March to June in drills two feet apart and thin out to one foot between plants, or can be carefully transplanted into rows the same distances as above. Per oz. — s. d. Early Green Vienna > Specially selected for kitchen garden Early Purple Vienna!’ purposes o 8 We can also supply the large green Kohl llabi for agricultural purposes, 38. per lb. LEEK. CULTURE. — For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box early in February, and place in a frame or a slightly-heated place, and when the 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, ind then transplanted to their permanent quarters. Leeks of very fine quality, and good enough for ordinary use, may be obtained from seed Kwn the first week in March, broadcast, on a warm border, and cover lightly with mellow soil. Transplant, when large enough, in rows 18 inches apart, and about 8 inches in the row. Prepare trenches and earth up in the same way as Celery. Use mineral manure. CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH— A superior kind, very hardy, blanches well, and grows to a large size ; a splendid exhibition variety 3d. and 6d. per pkt., Is. per oz. Cannells’ Champion— This honours Leek has gained Per pkt. Per oz. many s. d. s. d. ... 6d. & I 0 16 Per pkt. Per oz. Cannells’ Lyon (Re-selected) — A thoroughly distinct variety, s. d. s. d. 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 6d. & 1 0 16 Giant Ayton Castle— A very large and fine variety 3d. & 0 6 10 Musselburgh — Large Scotch ; finest stock — 0 9 Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. ( 11 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. '^^V^VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVN CULTURE. — Sow from the first week in March till September for ground, and plant them in rows from 1 to 2 feet apart, according to size. After being planted they should never be allowed to suffer for the want of LETTUCE. succession. When 3 inches high, remove the strongest plants to prepared For Spring use sow in Autumn, prick out in frames, and transplant early atftr. HOP VAT*V Porlv non GAtV O 1 iff] a nn/ln* nlnon /Inrlnx COS VARIETIES. Cannells’ Exhibition Giant Cos— Larger and finer in every way than the best types of Cos Lettuce 3d. and 0 Eclipse Cos — Distinct. The dwarfest Cos Lettuce, and produces a firm, crisp heart, quicker than other sorts ... 1 Bath COS, Black Seeded — The best Cos variety for Autumn sowing to stand the Winter ... 3d. and 0 Paris white — Of immense size and superior quality ... 0 Hicks’ Hardy White— A large sort, suitable for sowing in Autumn 3d. and 0 Ivory’s Nonsuch — Blanches well, and not likely to rnn to seed; sweet and crisp .3d. and 0 Par Excellence— Requires no tying ; very crisp and compact. It precedes the Paris White Cos by about ten days, if sown at the same time 6d.and 1 Per pkt. Per oz. water. For very early use, sow a little under glass during Februarv. Cabbage Varieties— continued. Per pkt. Peroz, s. d G 1 0 0 — G 1 0 0 10 1 6 Other varieties can be supplied, CABBAGE VARIETIES. Per pkt. Peroz. Cannells Defiance — A grand variety; large, compact s. heads, turns in very early, free from all bitter or strong flavour, eats crisp and sweet; splendid for exhibition. A useful Summer variety 6d. and 1 Count Zeppelin —Best late variety. Stands heat and drought well. Large heads, dark green, with brown edge 1 Giant Golden Bossin — Of exceptional quality, very large and firm ; of a nice golden tint 1 All the Year Round — Fine white, does not rnn to seed ; a good Winter variety 3d. and 0 Improved Early Paris Market— The best forcing Let- tuce, turns in very quickly, and forms close hearts 3d. and 0 Hardy Hammersmith — Excellent variety for Winter ... 0 Cannells Eynsford Drumhead — a fine white variety, medium-sized compact hearts, crisp and sweet. A good hardy kind 0 Commodore Nutt — Small, compact habit, splendid flavour ; good for early use ... ... ... ... ... ... o Continuity — Invaluable for Summer use, and for withstand- ing dry seasons 3d. and 0 Drumhead, or Malta — A large variety for Summer use ... - d. s. d. 0 1 6 0 — 0 — 1 0 1 0 0 10 Nansen, or North Pole — Forming in the earliest Spring time nice firm medium-sized heads of yellowish- green colour, tender gd. & 1 New York — Is compact, folds in very nicely, excellent flavour. It is not a forcing variety, but is one of the best for Summer use 3d. & 0 Stanstead Park — The largest, hardiest, and best flavoured Cabbage Lettuce to stand the Winter ... ... 3d. & 0 Tom Thumb, or Tennis Ball — Early, forming close, compact heads, stands the Winter well, also dry weather 3d. & 0 Other varieties can be supplied. For plants, see page 19. d. 0 1 0 Cannells’ Collections of Lettuce. CABBAGE VARIETIES. The six most useful kinds for succession, one packet of each >> three COS VARIETIES. The six most useful kinds for succession, one packet of each >> three MAIZE or INDIAN CORN. This should be more generally grown as a vegetable in this country. As its cultivation is not difficult, and it is not necessary for the seed or cobs to become hard before gathering, they should be made use of when in a green state, or just when passing out of the milky state, and only directly they are required for use. Boiled ;md served with a suitable sauce, they are quite enjoyable. Sow in April in a gentle heat, and when sufficiently hardeued and all danger of frost is over, plant out in a warm position about 18 inches to 2 feet apart. Cannells’ Early Dwarf Sugar. Adam’s Early. Early Minnesota. Each, per pkt., 3d. and 6d. Other varieties can be supplied. MELON. CULTURE. Similar to that of the Cucumber, but requiring several growth should be encouraged during the earlier stages, and when about stronger, and the fruit sets more freely. As a rule they are in perfection be kept firm and solid throughout the growth ; they prefer a rich fibrous degrees more of heat, which must be maintained with regularity. A quick 1 foot or so high the tips should be pinched out, causing them to corns just before the stems come away easily from the fruit. The soil should loam. , . Per pkt.— s. Blenheim Orange — Scarlet flesh, delicious flavour 1 Diamond Jubilee — Sets freely ; oblong in shape, beautifully netted, a pretty golden yellow when ripe. Flesh greenish white, flavour excellent ; acquisition for early crops Earl’s Favourite, The — Green fleshed, delicious flavour; a strong grower and free setter ; does quite as well in cool frames as in the houses ... Gunton Scarlet — Medium size, beautifully netted, delicious flavour. A valuable addition to the scarlet flesh varieties ... Hero of Loeklnge — Handsome frnit, skin rich golden, regularly netted with white. Flesh almost white, exquisite flavour; a popular variety for exhibition, and useful for growing in frames ... 6d. & Invincible — Globular form, orange red skin evenly netted, thick bright scarlet flesh, grand flavour, sets freely, first class for frame culture ... 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Per pkt.- Monro’S Little Heath — Easily cultivated, very prolific, and one of the hardiest. The flesh is scarlet 6d. & Queen of the West— Rich yellow skill, beautifully netted; greenish-white flesh Read S Scarlet Flesh — One of the most exquisite flavoured Melons in cultivation, beautifully netted Royal Sovereign — Free setting nature, beautiful golden yellow, slightly netted, flesh white, faintly tinged green; very deep’ rind very thin. Award of Merit, R.H. S. .„ ’ Taunton Hero— Round in shape, lightly netted, and bright golden yellow in colour. The flesh is white, deep, melting Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. •s. d, 1 0 1 6 1 0 MERCURY. (Chenopodium Bonus Henricus.) ( 12 ) 1 o 1 0 u vJ >e » enttial vt Tetuble much gi-own in Lincolnshire, and commonly known by the name of Good King Henry . The shoots when boiled are tender and much like Asparagus, and the leaves are very useful in place of Spinach. Seeds may be sown in March in drills a foot apart, and then thin out to 9 inches in the rows. It is very productive, a small bed therefore generally suffices for ordinary purposes. s. d. Good King Henry f, f.. P per pkt. , fid. and 1 0 CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. MUSHROOM, Our MUSHROOM SPAWK is fresh, and of the Best Quality. A REDUCED PRICE FOR LARGE QUANTITIES. Having every facility, and to be quite sure that nothing but the best shall come from us we enllert .arrmle. „n . ,• v ., manufactured, immediately test which is the best, and purchase accordingly and have specially prepared for us - consequent^ all our ° UrCeS Wh T most of them far above their expectations. At this moment we have a splendid fresh stock, anYbeyond all question the finesf’evll offered succ . e ?, d ’ or indoor cultivation. Per brick, 4d„ postage 4d. , per peck, Is. 4d„ postage 7d.; per bushel of lG cakes fis ° ffered b ° th for 0atslde A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of Mushrooms, by J. F. Barter, price Is., post free Is. 2d. By using: Cannells’ Perfect Mushroom Spawn they can be had all the year round. MUSTARD. Crucifers. CULTURE.— Sow every fortnight for succession in boxes, in heat when too cold out of doors, iown about a day or so later than Cress, when they are required to come in together for cutting. Cannells’ Eynsford White— A splendid, carefully-selected, and improved form of the old variety, as generally grown for salads T , Cheaper by the peck or bushel. ner nimrt i» fid Chinese— Leaves and stems much larger than the common variety, black seeded * 4 ’ On account of making such rapid growth, should be Peroz.— s. d. per pint, 9d. i CANNELLS' PRIZE MEDAL ONIONS. AWARDED MANY GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. CULTURE. The ground should be double dug in October or earlv in November The emned . 1 ™ early in January, when a good dressing of soot may be spread over the surface which is not onlv a f be left m its rough state until stimulant for the Onion throughout its different stages of growth. Nothing more should be done untU the end h maggot ’ bu ‘ a L valnable (weather permitting) the beds should be pointed over, well raked, and rolled or^rZL down firm and the s ed driLd in rowTT "Ye leaves ample room for a draw hoe, which cannot well be used too often if care be exercised to avoid anv ininrv tn th« “ a 1 i°°t p rt ’ whlch md well established thin out to 9 inches apart, and during an early stage of their growth a liberal tOD dre^shu? \ Y 800,1 ^ the Onions are up beneficial in keeping the ground moist and cool in hot, dry seasons, and saving a considerable labour in watering Whcn they arTin full of our “Real Manure,” 2 ounces to the yard, will do wonders for them «snppi fl 11v if W aII u u A? y e ! n tu , a S rowth a dressing broadcast in showery weather will help to keep down the mildew and also encourage growth. For what are teYed ^fpo^or WintL otadL f„ 0t T m August and transplant the following Spring. Onions may be grown on the same piece of land for years if Zd tilkge is ken nn Zrv Yl ni g w Y" P °w u r Autura ” ° mons ear ‘y iu August, and transplanting the seedlings in due course, followed Zh a sowing whllnlr , 7 Eight Weeks in February, and then again with the Spring varieties, it is possible by this method to have Onions throughout the year permlttlDgl of Earl y SEED OF SPECIALLY SELECTED EXHIBITION VARIETIES. Seeds saved From the finest Exhibition and most typical Bulbs and True Pedigree Stocks. mr, r ■ . Per pkt. S. C me Giant — Of beautiful globe shape, and larger than either Aitsa Craig or Excelsior ; very heavy and solid, of excellent flavonr, and a first-class keeper ; pale yellow in colour 2 Cannells Ailsa Craig - One of the largest and most beautiful kinds ; bulbs vary from almost a globe to a deep flat oval shape are of a pale straw colour per oz. 2s.’ 1 LOCOa-Nut — Skin is very delicate pale straw colour, flesh white and very mild ; most useful for exhibiting in collections • very fine & x Improved Wroxton— A valuable Onion, the mildest flavoured and best keeper in cultivation. It may be grown to a large size ; delicate light brown straw colour. It is an egg-shaped type, and quite distinct " ^ j , Cranston’s Excelsior — Very small neck, globe-shaped- pale straw; grand for competition ’ 6d. & 1 Reading- Improved — Beautiful shape, mild flavour; keeps good for a long time; useful for the exhibition stage ... ... fcd. & 1 i Cannells Globe — Very globular, and of a deep rich straw colour- very handsome and quite hardy; attains to a large size and occasionally weighing 1^ lbs j ( the giant. Plants of Exhibition Varieties raised under glass in the Spring and speciall- prepared in pots of all the finest kinds. See page 19. * GOOD KITCHEN AND GENERAL MAIN CROP VARIETIES. Bedfordshire Champion— Globe shaped, skin brown, heavy cropper and a good keeper 0 Danvers Yellow Globe — An excellent large sort, and keeps well ; one of the best ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 Early Eight Weeks — Coming to maturity in about eight weeks. Invaluable where Onions are required early in the Summer ; very useful for pickling, and of mild flavour 0 Golden Ball — The finest Globe Onion in cultivation, a very heavy 8 cropper, growing to a large size, with small neck, and bulb a beautiful globe shape It is an excellent keeper, capital for 6 exhibition per P kt„ 6d. 1 0 Improved Banbury — A tine shape, with a bright yellow skin suitable for the exhibition table * 0 8 8 Rousham Park Hero— Splendid variety of the White Spanish tvpe 0 9 ( 13 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, /^/V^/V\/VV~UV\/V V VW VWVV\/VVV vww 1910 . Per oz. — e. d. Nuneham Park— Pine for competition ; straw coloured 0 8 White Spanish, or Portugal— One of the best for main crop ... 0 6 Blood Red — strong flavoured, Seeps well ... 0 8 Brown Spanish — Large cropper ; good keeper 0 8 Deptford or Strasburg— a good keeper 0 6 Giant Zittau Yellow — This is a capital keeping variety, if the bulbs are allowed to remain in the ground until thoroughly matured before being disturbed 0 8 Peroz James’ Long Keeping — Keeps longer than any other sort ... y s The Queen — A silver-skinned variety, remarkable for its quickness of growth. If sown in March will produce full-grown bulbs early in the Summer ; most suitable for pickling o g Welsh or Ciboule, or Perennial Tree Onion— Comes up year after year without any protection; very rapid in growth, tender and sweet 0 g VARIETIES FOR AUTUMN SOWING. Per oz. — s. d. TRIPOLI, OR ITALIAN SORTS. Cannells’ Improved Giant Rocea — Globular, very hardy; very large ; mild flavour 0 8 Giant Blood Red Roeca. — Useful for exhibition ; large and fine ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 8 Giant Lemon Roeca — Attains a large size; good keeper; mild flavour; grand for exhibition, one of the best for autumn sowing... 0 10 Per oz. — s. d. White Italian — One of the earliest and finest white flat onions; well adapted for exhibiting during July and August 0 8 White Lisbon — Of medium size; esteemed for its mild flavour - 0 6 Potato-Onion— See page 20. For Plants, see page 19. Other varieties can be supplied. PARSLEY, CULTURE. — Should the weather be dry, sow early in February; if not, defer till middle of March. Sow again in May, and also July, for furnishing plants to stand over Winter. Parsley seed is rather longer than most seeds in germinating, and should be watered in dry weather if necessary. The secret of having it good all the year is to sow in good soil, 16 inches from plant to plant. Cannells’ Eynsford Beauty-A beautiful kind. Where a variety is required for garnishing and exhibition purposes, this will meet all requirements. Hardy, and well adapted for pot culture ; compact habit. Per pkt., 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., Is. Cannells’ Beauty of the Parterre — Handsome and highly decorative. Should be thinned out to at least 12 inches apart. Per pkt., 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., 9d. Per oz. — s. d. Selected Fernleaf— Invaluable as a garnishing plant and for table decoration ; one of the finest in cultivation 0 6 Improved Moss Curled — A beautiful variety 0 6 Covent Garden Garnishing — One of the best curled varieties 0 6 Myatt’s Garnishing — A splendid variety ; very double 0 4 PARSNIP, CULTURE. — Sow about the second week in February, or first in March, or as early as the ground is in a fit state to receive the seed, choosing a light deep-trenched soil if possible ; and if required for exhibition, make a hole 3 feet deep with a crowbar, push this round so that the hole is largest at the top, fill with fine soil, and finish off with dibbling in three seeds. After germinating leave the strongest seedling, assist them when in full growth, make four holes a foot deep in the soil and about 5 inches away from the plant, which can be occasionally filled up with liquid manure. They should be allowed to remain in the ground as long as the weather permits, and when lifted should be carefully placed in sand. Per oz. — s. d. for exhibition ; skin mpe, and tapering off ...i per pkt., 4d. Cannells’ First Prize — A grand variet; smooth and well blanched ; of splendid si with perfect regularity per pkt., 4d. 0 8 Cannells’ Student — A first-class variety for the garden ... 0 6 Our Stock is grown from annually selected roots only. ( 14 ) Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ Hollow Crown— a selected stock producing long, clean, and smooth roots, free from side shoots; very tender True Jersey Marrow— Extra large CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. /vwvwww KITCHEN AND EXHIBITION SEED POTATOES. SPECIALLY GROWN AND SELECTED FOR SEED, AND TRUE TO NAME. Those marked with a * are good Exhibition varieties. It is absolutely necessary that full Rail Address should accompany all orders for Potatoes. We grow, at our farm at Eynsford, many acres all for seed on calcareous soil, and as change of seed off different soil is so essential for heavy and healthy crops, our seed potatoes will be found to give undoubted satisfaction both for exhibition and table purposes. Great attention and care is bestowed upon each variety to keep them perfectly true. All samples are hand-picked by experienced men who are well acquainted with the respective sorts. CULTURE.— Consider the condition of the soil— if rich, pulverize it by digging two, three, or four times. Plant early, before the strong eves d the principal end start growing. Do everything possible so that the foliage is in no way injured. Take up early. Never clamp up tight until frosts set in— this prevents premature growth. Peel with a proper peeling knife. Do this every evening, and let them lie in water all night, and von certainly cannot fail to have mealy, beautiful eating Potatoes when cooked. 6 J Abbreviations : — w. r. , White Round; w.K., White Kidney; c.r., Coloured Round ; c.k., Coloured Kidney. EARLY VARIETIES. A good early 'Beauty Of Hebron (Pink) — C.K. Very productive and s a good keeper ; flesh pure white ... g 'Beauty of Hebron (.White) — w.k. variety ; splendid flavour Denbigh Castle — W.K. An extra early white-fleshed kidney ; a good cropper and first-class cooker ; strongly recommended for pot culture 'Early American Rose — o.k. Handsome red tubers. ,i 'Early Puritan— W.K. The earliest pure white kidney in cultivation, good quality, and a heavy cropper Early Regent— w.k. A splendid early sort Flour ball C.R. Handsome, and of nice uniform size Improved Early Ashleaf— w.k. Quite distinct; heavy cropper i Per 56 lbs. 8 0 10 6 8 8 8 Per 14 lbs. s. d. 2 6 2 6 10 6 3 0 Produces a heavy crop, aud useful s. Per 56 lbs. d. 6 . 10 Per 14 lbs. s. d. 3 0- 2 6 May Queen— w.k. for forcing ... Myatt’s Ashleaf — W.K. a well-known sort, very prolific, and of good flavour ; one of the earliest ... 8 0 Ringleader — w.k. Splendid early variety; good disease resister '. 12 0 3 6- Sharpe’s Express— W.K. a fine white-fleshed variety, excellent quality, a heavy cropper; grand as a first early for field cultivation 8 0 2 6 "Sir John Llewellyn — w.k. Of compact growth, robust stems, and pro"uces a very heavy crop of useful tubers, with a white skin and a flesh which, when cooked, is mealy in the extreme ; very early aud quite distinct ... 8 0 2 6 Victor — w.k. An early cropper, very suitable for forcing 10 6 3 0 SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. One of the finest white mid- enormous croppi-r, good cooker, Per 56 lbs. d. 6 British Queen— w.k. season Potatoes ; an and good flavour 'Duke Of York — w.k. Very handsome tubers, dwarf growing, and most prolific 8 0 'Edgeote Purple — C.K. Good for exhibition purposes ... 8 6 Epicure — w.r. Excellent flavour, heavy cropper; good 8 0 EvergOOd— w.r. Of first class cooking qualities, fine white clear skin ; a heavy cropper of equal-sized tubers ; grand disease resisting variety 8 0 Per 14 Jbs. s. d. 2 0 Per 66 lbs. Per 14 lbs s. d. 2 0 ‘King Edward VII.— C.K. Skin white and slightly diffused with piuk round the eye; a great yielder and disease resister ; a strong grower and remarkable keeper 8 0 2 6 "Royal Kidney — w.k. While fleshed, good keeping qualities, heavy cropper, and good disease resister ... 6 6 "Schoolmaster -w.r. For the select table, one of the best 8 0 Snowdrop — w.k. Of fine quality and good cropper ... 6 6 White Elephant — c.k. Produces very large tubers ... 8 0 "Windsor Castle — W.R. Good quality, productive, free from disease... ... 8 0 2 6 MAIN CROP OR LATE VARIETIES. Per 56 lbs. d. 8 0 8 0 Per 14 lbs. s. d. 2 6 3 0 2 6 3 0 Per 56 lbs. d. 6 Per 14 lbs. 8. d. 2 0 Chas. Fidler — W.R. In some respects similar to the old- fashioned Victoria, but much superior in quality, pro- ductiveness, and freedom from disease; white flesh, flavour excellent ... Dalhousie — W.R. Of the up-to-date type ; good cropper and cooker Discovery— w.r. In some districts this variety has given grand results 10 'Duchess of Cornwall — w.k. a handsome white variety ; heavy cropper, good quality 8 'Eldorado — w.k. An enormous cropper of flue shape, white fleshed, shallow eyes 10 Other Varieties in Commerce, and not mentioned in this List, oan be supplied at Current Prices. We should be pleased to supply CoUections of 12, 18, or 24 Varieties, consisting of the finest Exhibition kinds or for Table use. On application, Special Quotations per ton will be forwarded. Our Prices are subject to alteration after the middle of March. Public Institutions, Hospitals, &c., supplied on Special Terms. Large or small quantities forwarded. Send on list of kinds and quantities required. 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 Scotland when the total value is not less than 40s. Magnum Bonum — W.K. A well-known variety; should be grown for a main crop Main Crop — W.K. a good cropper and disease resister; flavour good 6 6 2 0 "Reading Giant — w.k. A most prolific and desirable variety ... 8 0 2 6 Table Talk — W.K. a heavy cropper ; cooks splendidly... 8 0 2 0 "The Factor — w.k. A main crop oval kidnev ; a wonder- ful cropper, and one of the best for table use. Award of merit, R.H.S ... ..8 0 2 6 Triumph, Scotch— w.k. a goo I late variety ... 6 6 2 0 "Up-tO-Date — W.K. Grows very strong ; a heavy cropper, good quality when cooked ; one of the best ever raised 6 0 2 0 ( 15 ) Awarded Silver Medal for Potatoes (National Potato Society), RADISH. SAVED FROM TRANSPLANTED AND SELECTED ROOTS ONLY. 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. The turnip-shaped varieties are the best for winter culture. Per oz. — s. d. Earliest Scarlet Short-top Turnip— Very useful for early forcing ; rapid growth ... per pint, 2s. 6d. 0 6 Earliest White Short-top Turnip— Equally as useful for early season work ; crisp and sweet "per pint, 2s. 6d. 0 6 Golden Oval— Colour is quite distinct. It has a great advantage of being able to withstand hot dry weather better than most sorts per pint, 2s. Gd. 0 G Cannells’ Selected French Breakfast-For early forcing, very much liked in Paris. It is of an oval form ; scarlet, tipped with white per pint, 2o. 0 4 Improved Olive-shaped Scarlet— Quick growing, mild, and sweet ... per quart, 3s. 6d. ; per pint, 2s. 0 4 Selected Icicle— Quite distinct fromany other kind. It is equal to other sorts in earlinesB and good flavour, while regarding its beautiful white skin and productiveness it is unrivalled ... 0 6 Olive-Shaped White — Similar to the scarlet except in colour ... n 4 Mixed Olive-shaped per pint, 2s. o 4 Mixed Turnip per quart, 2s. 9d. ; ,, Is. 6d. 0 3 Red Turnip „ is. Gd. o 3 White Turnip is. 6d. o 3 Early Frame, Long Red— Very early ; flue flavour „ Is. 9d. 0 3 •Carmine, White Tips — Turnip of intense colour and small leaves per pkt. , Is. — RADISH. Fop Winter Use. Peroz.— s. d. China Rose, Winter — Sow in August for winter use. Oblong shape; of a bright rose colour ; mild flavour... per pint, 2s. 0 1 Other varieties can be supplied. RAPISH, CARMINE, WHITE TIP. ( 16 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. v \s~\s w v\^\/\ I 'VVVVVVVVVVVVVVW\ RHUBARB (Seed). Seed of this family is preferable for sending abroad to that of the roots, S r where a great quantity of plants are required in a short space of time for plantations and market purposes. Sow in March on a light rich soil in drills [boat 2 ft. apart; thin out, allowing the strongest plants to remain 10 to 16 inches apart. Champagne. Early Red. Royal Albert. Victoria. Finest Mixed. 6d. per packet. Rhubarb Roots, see page 20. SALADS. We supply seeds of plants generally used at various times of the rear in the preparation of this now recognised necessity on the dining table. Descriptions will be found under the various headings — Barbe de Capucin, Celeriac, Chervil, Chicory, Chives, Corn Salad, Cress, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endive, Lettuce, Mustard, Nasturtium, Purslane, Radish, Rampion, Salsafy, Shallot, Tarragon, Tomato, Watercress, Witlcef. SALSAFY (Vegetable Oyster). 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 ontil tender, after which they may be served up with white sauce. The culture is quite as simple. Choose a piece of ground that has been well dug and manured previously, the surface also should be well pulverised. Sow the seed first week in April, in drills 15 inches apart and about 2 inches deep. As soon as the plants are 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 in sand, or allowed to remain in the ground until required for use. Those left in the ground will produce flower stems in spring, and these if cooked when young make an excellent table vegetable. Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ Mammoth— Best quality 0 10 SCORZONERA. CULTURE. — Same as for Salsafy. The roots are boiled or stewed in the same way as Parsnip. A delicious vegetable. Cannells’ Selected, 9d. per oz. SEA KALE (Seed), CULTURE — Sow in 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 four or five, and between each lot bo planted leave a space of about 3 feet, so that any one can move between them during the growing season. 6d. per oz., Is. 6d. per pint. For Plants, see page 20. SHALLOTS — See page 20. SPINACH. CULTURE . — Should the weather be favourable, a Bmall 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 be sown in heat and transplanted, and be protected till the beginning of June, when it may he planted out without shelter. Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ Eynsford Favourite — A great advance on the old round form of Spinach, well adapted for Winter and Summer sowing per pint, Is. 6d. 0 4 Prickly or Winter —For Winter use perqt., Is. 9d. ; per pt., Is. 0 2 Round, or Summer — For Summer use ,, ls.Ud. ; „ Is. 0 2 New Zealand — Should be sown in February in heat and transplanted in June 0 6 Orach, or Mountain— Quite distinct 0 6 Perpetual Spinach, or Green Beet— Furnishing leaves in great abundance, should be regularly picked so as to encourage good growth ; leaves are quite green ; sowingB should be made in March, April, and the latter part of July 0 6 SQUASH — See Gourds. STRAWBERRY (Seed), CULTURE —Seed may be sown in slight heat during the end of January and February, or if strong plants are required early in the next year, seed may be sown in September in a cold frame. When large enough, plant out in beds in the usual way as required. Alpine Red ... per pkt., 6d. Alpine White ... perpkt.,6d. Choice Large Fruited Varieties, Mixed, saved from the best kinds only. Per pkt., 6d. and Is. For Strawberry Plants, see special pages. (Garden), TURNIP CULTURE. — Sow in March, April, and once a month till the end of August. Sow Six Weeks and Snowball till May ; they are the best for early use. SEED SAVED FROM ONLY THE FINEST SHAPED AND MOST SOLID BULBS. cannells’ early six-weeks turnip. Per oz. — s. d. Cannells’ Early Six Weeks— Beautiful shape, the quickest variety grown, and one of the best for general crop per pint, 2s. 0 4 Early Snowball — Good for exhibition ... per pint, Is. 9d. 0 4 Early White Stone — Suitable for Summer use per pint, Is. 6d. 0 3 Cannells’ Garden Swede per pint, Is. 6d. 0 8 Golden Ball— The best type of yellow garden Turnip. Flavour is excellent, and stands the Winter almost as well as a Swede per pint, 2s. 0 4 Green Top Stone— For late sowing per pint, Is. 64. 0 3 Model White— Remarkable for its form, earliness, and quality. Strongly recommended to exhibitors ... per pint, Is. 9d. 0 4 Cannells’ Scarlet Six Weeks — Award of Merit, R.H.S. Distinct, a splendid rich-coloured red skin ; full Bize, of good form, fine quality ; useful on the exhibition table 0 6 Red Garden Globe (.true) — Fine shape and quality, equally suitable for early use, for main crop, or for autumn sowing per pint, 2s. 0 6 All the Year Round — A green- top yellow variety ; stands the severest weather ... ... ... ... per pint, Is. 6d. 0 3 American Red Stone — A most excellent kind per pint, Is. 9d. 0 4 Chirk Castle Black Stone — A capital variety for August sowing for Winter use ; the skin is black and the flesh snowy white. per pint, 2s. 0 4 Early Purple-top Munich — The earliest of all, fine flavour ; suit- able for exhibition per pint, 2s. 6d. 0 6 Orange Jelly — One of the best per pint, Is. 6d. 0 3 ( 17 ) c TOMATO, or LOVE APPLE. *- S ° W i S Fe ? )r ? ary 0r March iQ hcat ’ l ,ot > and gradually harden off, so that they may be ready to plant oat the latter part of M ‘“luw l°L md0 Z L D I PO !! 8 ^£°? d J>i ant8 1“ 1 or 6 -- h when they show\ trus/of /owe, they require TOMATO, PRINCE BORGHESE. . . _ , Per pkt. — b. d. i^orghese — A ■wonderful productive and useful variety, the large K-arlet egg-plum like fruits ending in a peculiar point (a singularity which no other kind has) are joined to big clusters, each reaching often the weight tf several pounds. The fi nits •re reiy Him and fleshy, and therefore exceedingly valuable for the preparation of salads and sauces as well as for preserves. Their skin being rather thick, if hung up properly, they may be kept for a long time in good condition ... ... ... 1 0 AliC6 Roosevelt Among the earliest; of glohnlar shape, great size, quite smooth, and of a beautiful dark scarlet colour 6d. and 1 0 Money Maker— An enormous cropper, perfectly globular fiuits of a 6carlet colour; solid flesh; fine flavour ... ... , ...10 Ham Green Favourite — Good size, scarlet, and of fine shape; a wonderful cropper 6d. and 1 0 Cannells’ King - — Brilliant red ; full, very free setting, and is certainly by far the best variety for flavour ... 6d. and 1 ( Cannells Open Aip — A superior ami first-rate variety for out- _ doors 6d. and 1 <■ Conference — Medium-sized fruit, perfect in form, rich in colour, and freely produced, not only under glass bnt outdoors 6d. and 1 { Duke Of York — Rich scarlet, round in shape, flesh very firm, fine flavour, splendid cropper fid, an ,i p ( Frogrmore Selected — Of good medium size, deep bright red, smooth and almost round, firm and solid. For early forcing unequalled. Free setting. Also suitable for outdoor cultivation 6d. and 1 C Golden Jubilee — Handsome. Clear golden-yellow. Flavour delicious. Raised at the Royal Gardens, Windsor fid. and 1 q Holmes’ Supreme — Short jointed, stiff and sturdy growth; frnit medium size, smooth and round, firm flesh ... fid. and 1 o Lawrenson’s No. 3 — Remarkable for its free setting and dwarf habit, medium size, deep crimson, wonderfully heavy cropper fid. and 1 0 Prolific — Karly, and a fine setter; fruit perfectly smooth; rich crimson. For pot culture, in the greenhouse, as a market or exhibition variety, it is unsurpassed... ... ... ... .11) Queen Alexandra — It gives a very heavy crop of large fruit, perfectly smooth, and symmetrical, splendid colour, and of unequullcd flavour fid, an( j j j Sunrise (New)— Rich scarlet; one of the earliest. First Class Certificate, R.II.S q Swanley Superlative— Of globular form, rich colour, and a heavy cropper; of good market size and quality, very solid and weighs well. Continues fruiting for a long period 6d. and 1 0 Tuekswood Favourite— Dwarf compact habit, fruit round, smooth, handsome, brilliant red colour, medium size fid. and 1 0 Winter Beauty — A useful variety for winter work ; freely pro- ducing highly coloured fruit of medium size and fine flavour fid. and 1 0 OTHER VARIETIES CAN BE SUPPLIED. VEGETABLE MARROW. even cK w y be . 6 ° w V“ a 8ll 8 ht heat the end of March, and shifted from the pots about the middle of May, when select as boused ,o rake the sfdcs I Uv„ ° 2 10 3 eet sqaare and 1 foot dee P’ wbich ehould be at Ieast 12 feet a P»«, the soil thrown out Si wherein a small nortim, Af 1.J a dry eaves ° r i t,er should be 8 P read over tbe bottom - and afterwards a sufficient quantity of ordiuary good ptotTneV good watenn* ™d “"f 6pe t nt “ anur ® haB beeu mixed, to refill it. The plants being hardened off, should receive at the time of more prolific lets water^m.lcA f d ami P rotec,ed 88 long as necessary. Planted in this manner they make firmer and shorter jointed growth, are be pown with success outdoors 60 ' f ab 6 t0 /° , off ' vben in ful1 bearin S> 88 often happens under a more forcing treatment. They can also B 1 e s outdoors by puttmg in a few seeds the first week in May, where they are to remain. d. fi Cannells Cream — Splendid for exhibition Per pkt.- • • 3d. and Cannells Early Prolific — A heavy cropping kind, setting its frnit quicker than some varieties 3d. an d Improved Custard — Ornamental as well as useful ... Large Green and Gold— Best for eating ...3d. and Large White— Large size, handsome shape, splendid flavour ; one ofthebe8t 3d. and 0 Per pkt. — s. Pen-y-byd — A distinct variety of great merit ; fruit almost globular in shape; creamy white ; firm flesh, of fine quality and delicate flavour ; one of the finest 3d. and 0 Cannells ^Vhite Beauty — A most useful variety, pro- ducing medium-sized oval-shaped fruit of a creamy white in great abundance, of good quality ; a free setter ... Green Bush, or Cluster Mixed Varieties fid. and 3d. and WITLCEF, — See Chicory. ( 18 ) /~\s~\s \y v\/\/ v\/\/%/ / W '-Z V V W W >J \S \~r - CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. TOBACCO. H A/VVV\ gavannah v Kentucky Virginian Seed Leaf TRANSPLANTED VEGETABLE PLANTS. Per pkt. ... 3d. and ». d. 0 3 0 3 0 ft Plants of the following Vegetables supplied and sent by Parcel Post, at the periods stated below:— Per 100— s. d. s. d. 0 Borecole, or Kale — From April to Aug. 1 0 to 1 6 according to size. Broccoli — From May to August 1 0 „ 1 6 „ ,, 0 Brussels Sprouts— From Sept, to July 0 9 ,, 1 0 ,, ,, Cabbage— From August to April ... 0 9 ,, 1 0 ,, ,, ) Cabbage, Red— From April to June 0/6 per doz. 2 6 ) Cabbage, Savoy — From May to Sept. 0 9 to 1 0 according to size. I Cauliflower — From March to August ... 1 6 ,, 2 0 ,, ,, Celery — From May to August 1 6 ,, 3 0 ,, ,, Plants of Cucumbers, 9d. & Is. each, Melons, 9d, & Is. each, These prices do no Per 100 — s. d. s. d. Coleworts — From June to August ... 1 0 to 1 6 according to size. Good King Henry (Chenopodium Bonus Henricus) ... ... ... ... ^ g Leek — During May and June ... ... 1 6 to 3 0 according to size. Lettuce — Nearly all the year round ... 1 0 ,, 2 6 „ ,, Onions, Autumn sown— During Feb- ruary and March 1 0 ,, 1 0 ,, „ Tomatoes— February to June 1 6 „ 2 6 per doz. id Vegetable Marrows, 4d. & 6d. each, at their proper seasons. apply to Novelties. To those of our Customers who find the usual packets and half ounces of vegetable seeds contain more than they need, we supply TWO-PENNY PACKETS of useful varieties as given in List, excepting Beans, Peas, and Novelties. The Two-penny Packets contain the same quality of "Perfect Seeds” as in the higher priced. We therefore respectfully suggest that a remittance should accompany all orders so as to save the expense of booking. The postage of Vegetable Seeds is one penny for a dozen or any less number of packets, and unless sufficient money is sent to pay postage for orders under Five Shillings we cannot send them post or carriage free. Beet — Nutting’s Dark Red. Kale — Asparagus ; Dwarf Green Curled ; Tall Green Curled. Brussels Sprouts — Cannells’ Matchless. Beoccoli — Cannells’ Early White ; Cannells’ Latest of All ; Purple Sprouting. Cauliflower — Walcheren ; Autumn Giant. Cabbage — Cannells’ Defiance ; Early Rainham ; Savoy Drum- head. Carrot — Cannells’ Selected Early Scarlet Short Horn ; James’ Intermediate. Celery — Cannells’ Heartwell White ; Leicester Red. Cress — Plain ; Curled Garden Swede. Leer — Musselburgh. Lettuce — All the Year Round ; Paris White Cos. Mustard — White. Onion — Deptford ; James’ Keep- ing ; White Spanish. Parsley — Cannells’ Beauty of the Parterre. Parsnip — Cannells’ Hollow Crown. Radish — Mixed Tnrnip ; Cannells’ Frame (long). Spinach — Round. Turnip — Cannells’Early SixWeeks ; Orange Jelly (yellow); Green Top Stone. Vegetable Marrow — LargeGreen and Gold: Mixed. All the above can be supplied in 2d. packets, all one quality. ONIONS, PLANTS. Small Plants out of Boxes, and Plants in 2£-in. pots, weU-hardened off, and ready for planting out first or second week in April. Owing to the increasing demand for our Onion Plants, we have made special preparations for growing the undermentioned exhibition kinds in small aud large plants, the former in boxes and the latter in pots, these we strongly recommend to our customers as, having received no check in their growth, ultimately make the best plants and the finest exhibition bulbs. We should esteem it a favour, when it is possible, for customers to order all Potted Plants before the 1st of April, otherwise we cannot guarantee to supply. Ailsa Craig Cocoa Nut Small Plants, per doz. 1/3 1/3 In Small Pots, per doz. 3/0 3/0 Reading Improved Rousham Park Hero Small Plants, per doz. 1/0 1/0 AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. We do not pay Carriage on Agricultural Seeds unless an aUowance is enclosed. Per lb. — 8. d. Carrot, White Belgian— Very heavy cropper „ Yellow Belgian— Large and very free-growing Sow 7 to 8 lbs. per acre. Cabbage, Cattle or Ox, Drumhead— From the finest selected stock Sow 6 lbs. per acre. Mangold Wurzel, Yellow Globe— From the finest selected ... „ „ Giant Long Red— Extra fine variety Drill from ft to 8 lbs. per acre. In Small Pots, per doz 3/0 3/0 Per lb. — s. d ... 2 0 Parsnip, Champion— Very fine and large Sow 6 to 7 lbs. per acre. Swede Turnip, Giant Purple Top-Heavy cropper, good quality, fine shape ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Swede Turnip, Improved Green Top — Very hardy "and useful for grazing purposes Sow 3J lbs. per acre. oao 0 10 Other Varieties oan be supplied at advertised prices. ( 19 ) c 2 CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. CANNELLS’ LAWN GRASS SEEDS, Fresh, Well Cleaned, and Perfect, For PARKS, TENNIS LAWNS, TERRACES, CRICKET GROUNDS, PLEASURE GROUNDS, BOWLING GREENS, GOLF LINKS, TOWN LAWNS, UNDER TREES, &c. T HERE is nothing more essential to a rural or suburban residence than a beautiful lawn with its close velvety turf. In solving down a lawn bj Bure the soil is perfectly clean, and if poor a good dressing of loam should be woll spread over about 8 or 4 inches deep. After being well rolled and raked very fine the seed may be sown broadcast 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 cut with machine and rolled as frequently as required. It should be sown in April, May, August, and September^ always taking jid vantage of the most suit&Ulo wGfttliGr Finest Mixed Lawn Grass, a choice mixture of dwarf evergreen grasses, suitable for Tenuis Courts, Garden Lawns, Bowling Greens, &c. Fine White Lawn Clover . , „ Fine Mixed Lawn Grass, suitable for general purposes, Lawns, Cricket Grounds, Renovating Perennial Rye Grass, cheap grass seed for odd purposes Per lb. d. &C. 6 6 0 4 Per Peck, s. d. 7 0 most Per Bushel, s. d, 25 0 6 C 20 7 same time promoting 14 lbs. 3/0, 28 lbs. 0;-, Climax Lawn Sand . the growth of the finer grasses. It quickly 56 lbs 11/-. 1 cwt. 20/-. 28 lbs. will dress 100 square yards. . _ . . _ „ ... ,i Lawn Sand and Weed Destroyer. — An excellent preparation in the form of a white powder for destroying Daisies, Buttercups, Dandelions, and other weeds in lawns ; it also encourages the growth of grass. Per tin, 1/- Special Quotations made for large quantities of the above. PASTURE GRASSES, 26s. to 35s. per acre. According to the varieties used in mixture. RENOVATING MIXTURE FOR PASTURES, per lb., 10d. ; per cwt., 80s. We recommend sowing 2 to 8 bushels of Mixed Grasses and 10 to 12 lbs. of Mixed Clovers per acre for 1 ermanent 1 astures ; and to Renovate 1 bushel Mixed Grasses and 4 lbs. Mixed Clovers or more, according to conditions of existing crop. ... Suitable Mixtures for any particular situation or soil can always be supplied, if the general nature of the soil and the situation of the field is described when making inquiries. PERMANENT CULINARY PLANTS, ROOTS, &c. ASPARAGUS PLANTS. Splendid plants that will give abundance of this lovely vegetable, s. Connover’s Colossal— l year II M ^ II >1 ^ Giant or Battersea— l ii n ii n ^ Asparagus, Special, for forcing SEA KALE Lily-White, a fine superior variety. Per doz., Is. Cd., 2s. 3d., aud 3s per 100 — 3 » 4 d. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PLANTS. Planting roots. ; per 100, 10s. 6d., per doz. 2 ,, 1 „ 1 15s., and 21s. d. s. 6 per 100 15 9 „ 12 0 „ 7 Extra Selected, for forcing Strong Plants ,, Strong Planting Roots... HERB ROOTS, &c., &C. For Seeds of Herbs and their uses, see page 1 1 Balm. Chives. Horehound. Hyssop. Lavender. Rue. Thyme, Common. Marjoram. Sage. Thyme, Lemon. Mint. Savory, Winter. Wormwood. Pennyroyal. Tarragon. Stachys Tuberifera (Chinese Artichoke) Choro-Gi. — Ab a salad it is quite equal to Radishes, being brought to the table in the same way. Not affected by. frost in the least. The tuber! should be lifted in November and stored in dryish earth or Band, not in damp material, as with the latter the growth is apt to recommence. Plant on rich soil. Tubers, Is. per lb. POTATO OR UNDERGROUND ONIONS. Good Select Stock ...6d. per lb. ; 14 lbs. 5 ( Good plants 6d. each ; 4s. per doz. DRIED HERBS IN BOTTLES. Lemon Thyme. Marjoram. Mint. Savory. Thyme. Mixed Herbs. Pennyroyal. Sage. Half -pint bottles, 6d. each ; 1-pint, Is. each. ARTICHOKE ROOTS AND PLANTS. Globe Artichokes (Plants) per doz.— 7 Jerusalem Artichokes (Tubers) per peck— l Jerusalem Artichokes (White Skinned)— The tubers have a clear white skin instead of the reddish tint of the old variety. They are also more regularly formed, having a tendency to a globular shape, and the quality is excellent ; a nutritious and easily-cultivated Winter vegetable per peck of 14 lbs. 2s. ; 56 lbs. 7 0 RHUBARB ROOTS. Per doz.- Sovereign Earliest of All Johnston’s St. Martin Linnseus, large and productive Mitchell’s Royal Albert or Early Red Myatt’s Victoria, late Hawke’s Champagne Extra large, for forcing Mixed Varieties One or six roots of each of the above can be supplied. Seed can also be supplied 6d. and Is. per packet. STRAWBERRY PLANTS, see special pagres. GARLIC. 9d. per lb. CANNELLS’ EXHIBITION SHALLOTS. Plant and cultivate similar to Onions. 6 d. per lb. HORSE-RADISH SETS. per doz. Good Plants Extra Selected ( 20 ) v/\y\yVAy\/'^rv/v/\/vy CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. WWWWWWVWWVAAAATVWW \y\/V/W CANNELLS’ Plant and Vegetable Manure. An essential aid to Nature and Greater Perfection. (. SPECIALLY PREPARED AND ALWAYS RELIABLE.) TREBLE YOUR PRODUCE-QUALITY AND QUANTITY COMBINED. for GREENHOUSE PLANTS, FOLIAGE and FLOWERING PLANTS, ROSES, VINES, FRUIT TREES, VEGETABLES, FLOWER GARDENS, and LAWNS. ALWAYS AN ABUNDANCE OF FLOWERS. f HE properties of this Manure go direct to make Flowers, Fruit, and Vegetables more brilliant, larger and 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 fine, the great thing is not to over- apply it, but, if used with discre- tion, this is the most convenient and valuable of all Manures — its effect in a fortnight is marvellous —and those who use it double their produce. We have several who leave us standing orders for large quantities to be sent at stated times. All are charmed with its results, no greenhouse or garden Ought to be without it, and for all who wish to be first at exhibitions, It is absolutely necessary. Every •hilling so expended gives another In return, and often two. H CANNELL&SONS SWANLEY & EYNSFORD STRAWBERRIES' / A RECORD' |2Ibs.Uozs ZONAL PELARGONIUMS DIRECTIONS FOR USE. ■ ri'i 1 1 ill i'i 1 1 > For Land in Good Cultivation and Growing Crops. — Three- quarters of an ounce to the square yard, one and a half cwt. to the acre. Mix with treble its quantity of fine, slightly damp soil, and scatter it regularly ; you can see to a line how far it has been put. For Poor Land and Pota- toes. — Four to six cwt. to the acre. For Potting. — One ounce to the bushel of good compost, and thoroughly mix. Tor Dressing. — Two ounces to a bushel of good soil. Liquid Man ore. — Half ounce to a gallon of water, and increase it a little twice a week until the plants are well in flower. For Lawns. — Scatter broadcast at the rate of 1| ounces to the square yard, afterwards to be well watered. ’\OUBLE production of everything is obtained by using it. Nothing is so important in every part of the garden as two or three applications during the season. It gives more than satisfaction to whatever is applied to, and in most cases trebles the size. A i -lb. tin will show its effects and guarantee its general use. 1-lb. tin Is., post free Is. 4d. ; 3 lbs. 2s. 6d., post free 3s. ; 7 lbs. 4s., post free 4s. 8d. In bags, 14 lbs. 6s.; 28 bs. 10s. 6d. ; 56 lbs. 18s.; 1 cwt. 30s. ( 21 ) MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, MANURES, HORTICULTURAL TOOLS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. “ Abol ” — See Insecticides, “ Abol ” Pocket Magnifying Glass— Convenient and powerful for examining minute insects and their eggs, 1/1 post free. “ Acme ” Bloom Protector — For Roses, Dahlias, &c., 1/- each ; 9/- per doz. “ Acme ” Labels — See special illustrations. “Acme ” Weed Killer — Powder, 1/9 per tin. Sufficient for 25 gallons. Aphis Wash— See Insecticides. Aphlcides — For spraying plants with insecticides, &c., 1/6 each. Aprons, Gardeners’— Shalloon, 4/- each ; serge, 3/- each. Asparagus Knives— Best Steel, 2/6 (No. 226> Axes— English and American Felling, 5/- to 10/- each. Barrows (Wheel), Garden— Of best quality, 20/- to 26/- each. Baskets — Split oak, for stables, carrying potatoes, &c., light and very durable, 2/-, 2/9, and 3/6 each. Wood or truck, for vegetables or fruit, with cross handles, 9d. to 3/3 each. Orchid, best octagonal teak wood, with hanging wires complete, 4 to 14 inches, 1/- to 4/6 each. ,, Wire Hanging Baskets, ornamental designs, from 6d. to 3/6. Bast — See Raffia. Bee Hives and Requisites of all sorts— Prices on application. Beetle Poison (Chase’s)— Equally destructive to rats and mice, harmless to cats and dogs. Boxes, post free, 1/1 ; or 3 boxes, post free, 3/-. Bell Or Propagating Glasses — From 10d. to 2/9. Larger sizes can be had. Bellows — See Distributors. Bill Hooks — Double-edged, for pointing pea stakes, &c., 3/6 to 4/6 each. Bouquet Wire — See special mention. Bowls — Suitable for growing Bulbs in pebbles and water, 1/3, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, and 3/-. Brooms, Birch— 6/- per doz. ; 8d. each. Brushes — Aphis, for cleaning plants, 2/- each. Cocoa Fibre, for scrubbing flower pots, &c., 6d. each. Charcoal — From best wood, 2/6 per bushel. Chisels — Pruning or Garden Spuds, 1/6 each (No. 864). Chrysanthemum Cups and Tubes— See special mention. Clay’s Fertilizer— See Manures. Cocoanut Refuse— 2/6 per bushel. Copper Labels — For roses — See special mention, The “Ideal.” Cork, Virgin— For ornamental purposes, \ cwt., 6/-; Jcwt., 11/-; per cwt., 20/-. Covers, Sea-Kale (3/6) and Rhubarb— For forcing, 4/6 each. Cucumber Glasses — 12 to 24 inches long, 2/- and 4/- each. Cutlery — See Knives. Daisy Lifters — For weeding lawns, 15-in. handles, 2/- to 2/9 each ; also see Rakes. Dibbles — For transplanting, shod with iron, 1/9 each. Distributors — India-rubber Puffs, for applying sulphur, tobacco powder, &c., to plants, “The Duplex,” 2/9. The Ideal Bellows, 7/6 each. Smaller size, 5s. each. Dock Lifters— See Champion Lawn Weeder. Edging Irons, or Grass-Plot Knives— 3/6 to 4/- each (No. 849). Edging Tiles — Prices on application. Fern Pans — In various fancy patterns and sizes, 3/6 to 8/6 each. Fir Tree Oil — See Insecticides. Floral Aids — See special mention. ,, Cement — For fixing the petals of flowers, 1/- and 2/- per bottle. ,, Shading — Shaw’s Tiffany, in pieces 20 yards long by 38 inches wide, 6/- per piece. Flower Canes — Bamboo, about 4 ft. long, 3/- and 4/6 per 100, 6d. and 8d, per doz. ; about 5 ft. long, 7/- and 10/— per 100, 1/- and 1/4 per doz. Larger sizes, prices on application. „ Dressers or Tweezers— Ivory, 2/6 ; steel, 1/9 and 3/-. ,, Gatherer — Large size, 4/- ; smaller, 3/- ,, Gatherers — Scissors for cutting and retaining the flower, 2/9 to 4/- each. „ Pots— Sizes : 2, 2£, 3, 3j, 4, 4^, 5£, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 J to 16 inches diameter at mouth of pot, inside measure. Special quotations will be sent for large quantities or extra sizes at current prices ,, Pot Saucers — At current prices. ,, Sticks, Bamboo Canes— See Flower Canes. ,, Sticks or Supports — Wooden, excellent for pot plants, &c., in bundles of 100, 1 ft., 6d. ; 2 ft., 1/6; 3 ft., 2/-; 3£ ft., 2/6; 4 ft., 3/6; 5 ft., 4/6 per bundle. Painted green, 2$ ft., 6d. ; 3 ft., fid. ; 3J ft., 8d.; 4 ft., lOd. per doz. „ Stout Stakes for Roses and Dahlias— Per doz., 4 ft., 2/6 5 ft., 3/6 ; 6 ft., 4/-. Forks, American Spading, steel, 4-pronged, prongs broader and thicker than those of the Digging Fork ; a strong fork, but light ; used for lifting potatoes, &c., 4/6 and 5/-. Cast-steel Digging, very serviceable, 4 and 6 prongs, 4/- to 4/9. Flower Border, 3-prong, 6-inch handles, 1/6 to 2/6 ; also 16-inch handles, 2/- ; 3 to 5-prong, with long or short handles, 3/- to 4/- ,, Manure — Long handled, various patterns, 2/6, 2/9, and 3/- short handled, best quality, 4/-. Fowler’S — See Insecticides and Sand. Fruit Tree and Orchard Wash— See Insecticides. Fumigators— See Special Notice of XL ALL Fumigator. Garden Engines — The Abol Powerful Spraying Engine, for gardens, orchards, or hop plantations. Price of machines without hose or nozzles, 24 galls., £5 10s.; 28 galls., £6 10s. Abol Hose Terminals, 10/6. Rubber Hose, 3-ply, J-in. internal diameter, 1/- per foot, in 30 and 60 ft. lengths only. ,, Engines — Of various makes. Particulars and prices on application. ,, Tools — Lady’s size, complete set, 12/6. Gishurst Compound— See Insecticides. Gishurstine — For protecting boots from wet, 6d. and 1/- per tin. Gloves — Best strong pruning, 1/6, 2/-, to 2/6 per pair. Hedgers’ gauntlets, extra strong, 2/6. Ladies’ tan, with cuffs, 2/9. Gentlemen’s mock buckskin, 3/6 per pair. Gooseberry Pruners— Hooked blades, 3/6. Grafting Wax— 1/- and 2/- per box. Grape Scissors — See Illustrations No. 3794. Grass Edging Shears— See Illustrations No. 104. Gravel — Prices on application. Grease Bands — In packets, 3d., 6d., and I/- each. ,, for Banding— In tins, 1/- and 2/6 each; 28 lbs., 9/-; 56 lbs,, 16/-. ' -2 2 ) /\/\AA /\AA/ \AAAA> CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. A/VWNA JIS CELLANEOU S ARTICLES, MANURES, HORTICULTURAL TOOLS, & GARDEN REQUISITES continued. Sum — See Floral Cement. gammers— 1/9, 2/-, and 2/6 each. Handles for Rakes, &e.— Best ash, 6 ft., 8d. : 6 ft., lOd. Hatchets— 2/6 to 4/-. Hedge Knives, or Brushing Hooks— Light, Medium, and Heavy, 3/9 to 6/6. Hellebore Powder — For destroying caterpillars, &c., 1/- per tin. HOBS — “ Draw,” solid, from 4 to 9 in., 2£d. per in. ; “draw,” swan-neck, 1 to 9 in., 3d. per in. Dutch, solid, 6 to 9 in., 3Jd. per in. Onion, with polished handle, 1/9 each. Triangle, 2/- each. Hones, Tam o’ Shanter— 8d., l/— , and 2/6 each. Hose, superior quality— Prices, &c.,on application. Hyacinth Glasses — In various colours, 9d. to 2/6 each. Ink, Indelible — For writing on zinc labels, 6d. and 1/- per bottle. Inseetieides — Abol, White’sJSuperior. Pint, 1/6 ; quart, 2/6 ; ^ gallon, 4/- ; gallon, 7/6 ; 3-gallon drums, 18/-. „ Auto-Shreds, will not injure the most delicate plants if used as directed — Packet containing sufficient for 10,000 cubic ft., 3/6. „ „ „ „ „ 1,000 „ 6d. ,, Beetle Powder, very effective, in tins, 6d. and 1/- each. ,, Campbell’s improved 1909 pattern — No. 2. Vapour Boll, sufficient for 600 ft., 5d. each, post free 8d. „ 3. „ „ 1,000 „ 8d. „ „ lid. „ 4. „ „ 2,000 „ 1/2 „ „ 1/6 „ 6. „ „ 3,000 „ 1/6 „ „ 1/10 ,, Fir Tree Oil, pint bottles, 2/6; half-pint bottles, 1/6. ,, Fowler’s, for scale, red spider, thrip, ants, mildew, &c„ in jars, 1/6 and 3/-. ,, Mealy Bug Destroyer, in bottles, 1/- and 2/6 each. „ Gishurst Compound, for destroying red spider and thrip, in boxes, at 1/- and 3/-. ,, Lemon Oil, per pint, 1/6 ; per qnart, 2/9. ,, Lethorion (vapour cone), 100 ft., 6d. ; 1,000 ft., 8d. ; and 2,000 ft. 1/- each. ,, McDongall’8 Fumer, one fumer being sufficient for 1,000 cubic ft., 9d. each. ,, Nicotine Soap, an effectual and speedy eradicator of parasites affecting plants. In jars, 1/- and 2/6 each. ,, Niquas, a concentrated vegetable extract, for syringing and dipping. Per pint, 1/- ; quart, 1/9 ; ^gallon, 3/-; gallon, 6/-. ,, Quassia Chips, extra strength, 6d. per lb. ,, Soft Soap, of best quality, in 7-lb. tins, 2/6 ; 4-1 tins, 1/6. ,, Wasp Destroyer, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle. „ XL All Mildew Wash, a certain remedy, 1. pint, 1/4 ; pint, 2/6 ; quart, 4/- ; £ gallon, 6/6 ; gallon, 12/6. ,, XL All Nicotine Insecticide Paste, convenient for sending abroad ; the best ever produced in a consolidated and concentrated form. In 1-lb. tin boxes, 2/6 ; 3-lb. tin boxes, 7/3. ,, XL All Orchard and Fruit Tree Wash (liquid), pint, 1/2 ; quart, 2/- ; ^-galloa, 3/8; gallon, 6/-. ,, XL All Orchard and Fruit Tree Wash (in paste), for export and convenience of transport, 1-lb. box, 1/- ; 3-lb. box, 2/9 ; 7-lb. box, 6/- ,, . XL All Sponging Wash, for spraying, syringing, or dipping, contains no nicotine, J pint, 6d. ; ^ pint, lOd. ; pint, 1/6 ; qnart, 2/9; 4 gallon, 4/-; gallon, 8/-. Instruments — Complete set for dressing Chrysanthemums, 15/-. Jadoo, Fibre — 1/- per peck ; 3/6 bush. ; 8/- 3 bush. „ Liquid— 1/- qt. ; 2/6 gal. ; 2 gals. , 4/6 ; 6 gale. , 9/8 ; 10 gals., 18/4. Knives — See Illustrations. Labels, Copper — See special mention. Labels, Wood — For Flower Pots (painted), in bundles of 100; per bundle, 4-inch, 8d. ; 6-inch, lOd. ; 6-inch, 1/-, Labels, Wood — Unpainted, in bundles of 100; per bundle, 4-inch, 6d.; 6-inch, 6d. ; 6-inch, 7d. ; 7-inch, 8d. ; 8-inch, lOd. ; 9-inch, l/- ; 10-inch, 1/4; 12-inch, 1/6. Lawn Sand— See Sand. Layering- Pins, Sydenham’s Improved— In boxes of 100, 1/-. Lead Wire— Per lb., 1/3. Lemon Oil — See Insecticides. Lethorion Cones— See Insecticides. Lines, Garden — Best hemp, in 30 and 60 yard lengths, 1/6 and 2/9 each. Manures— Basic Slag, per cwt., 10/6 ; 7 lbs., 1/-. ,, Bone Meal, in a fine state, suitable for potting, at current prices. Present price, 2/6 for 14 lbs. ,, Bones, Crushed, for vine borders, at current prices. Present price, 2/6 for 14 lbs. ,, Cannells’ Garden — See special page. .. » Lawn „ „ „ „ Beal Manure — See special page. ,, Chrysanthemum Manure, 7 lbs., 3/6 ; 14 lbs., 6/-. ,, Clay’s “Fertilizer," in packets, 1/- ; 7 lbs., 2/6 ; 14 lbs., 4/6 ; 28 lbs., 7/6 ; 66 lbs., 12/-; 112 lbs., 20/-. „ Guano, Canary, gives excellent results, in decorated tins, 6d. each ; extra large size, 1/- each ; inbags, 14 lbs., 4/6 ; 28 lbs., 7/6; 56 lbs., 12/6; lcwt., 20/-. ,, Ichthemic Guano, Pure — Handsome Enamelled Tins, 6d. and 1/-. ,, Ichthemic Guano, Bags — 7-lbs., 2/6; 14-lbs., 4/6; 28-lbs. , 7/6; 56-lbs., 12/6; 112-lbs., 20/-. ,, Nitrate of Soda, 4 lbs., 1/-; 14 lbs., 3/6; 28 lbs., 6/-. ,, Oyster Shells, Crushed, ^ cwt. , 3/- ; £ cwt. 6/-. ,, Standen’s, in canisters, 1/-, 2/6, and 5/6. ,, Sulphate of Ammonia, a very powerful and invaluable fertilizer. 6d. per lb.; 7 lbs., 2/6; 14 lbs., 3/6; 28 lbs., 6/-. ,, Sulphate of Potash, 7 lbs., 1/9 ; 14 lbs., 3/3 ; 28 lbs., 6/-. ,, Superphosphate, specially made for garden purposes, at current prices, 7 lbs., 1/3; 14 lbs., 2/-; 28 lbs., 3/6 1 56 lbs., 6/-; 1 cwt., 10/-. „ Thomson’s Improved Vine, Plant, and Vegetable Manure, 1 cwt., 20/-; 28 lbs., 6/-; 7 lbs., 3/6; in tins, 1/- each. ,, XL All Graduating Manure, for fruit trees and plants. In tins, 6d,, 1/-, 2/6, and 5/-; in bags, ^ cwt., 10/6 ; cwt., 21/-. „ XL All Special Tomato Manure. Iu tins, 1^ lbs., 6d. ; 4 lbs., 1/-; 7 lbs., 1/8; 14 lbs., 3/-. Other Manures can be supplied at the usual prices. Mats — Best Archangel, 1/9 each, 18/- doz.; St. Petersburg, 1/6 each. MattOCk — 3/6 each. Mealy Bug Destroyer — See Insecticides. Measuring Tapes— 7/6 and 9/6 each. Metallic Ink— See Ink. Mildew Composition— See Insecticides. MOSS — Green, for furnishing, 6d. per bundle, per doz., 5/6. ,, Sphagnum, for Orchids, 3/- per bushel, 12/- per sack. Nails— Best cast iron, 3d. per lb., 7 lbs. 1/9. Leather Bags for carrying nails, &c., with double pocket, 6/-. Netting, Garden — Bark-tanned, for strawberries, &c. , 2 to 4 yards wide, 2d. and 4d. per yard run. Nicotine Soap — See Insecticides. Packing Needles— 8d. and 1/6 each. Pans, Propagating or Seed— Round and oblong, 4d. to 3/- each. Pea Guards— Wire, per do/.., 3/6. Peat — Specially selected for orchids, 10/- per sack, 3/- per bushel. Pencils — Wolff ’8 Indelible, for writing on wood, &c., 3d. each. Pickaxes and Mattocks— With handles, 4/- each. ( 23 ) Carriage extra when ordered alone. A f CAIMNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910 . WVA/V MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, MANURES, HORTICULTURAL TOOLS, & GARDEN REQUISITES— continual Pots — See Flower Pots. Powder Distributors — See Distributors. Primers — See Illustrations. Puffs — See Distributors. Quassia — See Insecticides. Rafflatape-In Penny unentangleable Pocket Coils, 12 yards in length ; postage extra. Also on reels of 250 yards, with holder and hook to fasten in button hole, 1/G ; post free, 1/9. Raffla Grass — For tying, 1/3 per lb. Dyed green, 2/- per lb. Rakes Iron, all sizes, from G to 16 teeth, extra strong, 1/- to 3/4. ,, Daisy or Lawn, 18 to 24 teeth, 6/6 to 8/-. >» Handles for Iron Rakes, 6 feet long, lOd. Reels, Garden — Iron, strong, with pin, 2/6 and 3/-. Sand, Silver — 2/6 per bushel. ,i Fowler’s Lawn — Destroys all weeds, and improves the growth of grass. In tins, 1/-, 2/6, and 5/- each. 28 lbs., 8/6; 56 lbs., 16/- „ XL Lawn Sand. In tins, 1/-, 2/6, and 5/-; 28 lbs., 9/-; 66 lbs., 16/— ; 112 lbs., 30/-. ' Saucers, Flower Pot— See Flower Pots. Saws — See Illustrations. Scissors — See Illustrations. Scythe Stone — 6d. each. S69.ts, Garden — Prices on application. Secateurs— Best quality, 6-in., 3/6 ; 7-in., 4/- ; 8-in., 4/6 per pair. Shading, Williams’ Eureka — perpkt., i/— ; free parcel post, 1/4. Shears— Hedge-cutting, 8, 9, and 10-in., 4/-, 6/-, and 6/- per pair (No. 760), »» »» with Notch, 9 and 10-in., 5/- and 6/- per pair. „ Strong Branch Pruning, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, and 10/6. „ Slide Pruning, 7/-, 8/-, and 9/-. „ Grass-edging or Verge, 5/6 to 8/- per pair (No. 764). I, Trowel Cranked, for cutting grass, 3/-. ,, Ladies’ Box, 3/6. >> i, Pruning, 5/- and 6/-. Shovels— Square and diamond-pointed shape, best manufacture, 3/- to 4/6. „ Stoking, all steel, 4/3, 4/6, and 4/9. Shreds— For nailing purposes. List in 1-lb. balls, 1/-. ,, Medicated— 3 in., per 100, 8d. ; Si in., lOd. ; 4 in., 1/- Slugdeath— A complete antidote against slugs. In tins, 1/- each. Sieves or Riddles— 3/9 to 4/6 each. Soap — See Insecticides. Soil, Potting— Finest mixed, 2/- per bushel; for Chrysanthemums, 1/6 per bushel ; 3 bushels, 4/-. Spades — Best quality, 4/6, 5/-, and 5/6 each. „ Turfing, 9/- each. Sprayers — See Garden Engines. Spuds— Scotch pattern, for weeding, 1/6; chisel -shaped, 8d. to 1/6; on strong oak walking sticks, 3/-. Stakes — See Flower Stakes. Standen’s Manures— See Manures. Sticks — See Flower Canes. Strawberry Supports— 1/3 per doz. ; 8/- per J00. Styptic, Thomson’s— For preventing the bleeding of vines after pruning. 1/6 and 3/- per bottle. Sulphur, Flower of— 6d. per lb. „ Dusters — See Distributors. „ Vaporiser — See special mention. Summer Cloud — For shading conservatories, &c., 1/- per packet. Switching Hooks— 4/- to 5/- each. Syringes— The Abol, fitted with Cooper’s patent Protector. No 1 Mr No. 2, 10/6 ; No. 3, 14/-. •’/<>; Also The Four Oaks Undentable — See special mention. Thermometers — Boxwood, for ordinary purposes, showing present temperature, 1/3 to 2/6; minimum, 10 inches, 2/6 and 3/6; maximum •ad minimum combined, 8/6 to 21/- ; for ground or bottom heat, 4/6 to 10 / 6 . Tiffany — See Floral Shading. Tobacco Powder— 1/- and 2/6 per tin. » >> XL All, carefully selected from high-quality Tobacco In tins, 6d., 1/-, 2/6, and 6/-. >> )> Distributors— See special mention; “ The Duplex." • i Paper — Best quality, for fumigating, 1/- per lb. (very superior). ,, Rag— For fumigating, 1/3 per lb. , , Sheets — McDougall’s fumigating, 9/- per 13. Tree Pruners, Standard — For pruning high branches, 6/6 to 10i6 (No. 26). Trowels— Garden, 1/6, 1/9, 2/-, and 2/3 each. >, Fern, with leather sheath, 2/9 each. Turf — Prices on application. Turfing Irons or Spades— For lifting sods, 9/-. Tweezers, for Chrysanthemums— Steel, 1/9 and 3/- ; Ivory, 3/6. Twine, Tarred— Coarse, i/- per lb. > White, clean, and elastic, extra soft quality for peaches, per lb., 6d. v Worm Destroyer— 1/6 per bottle. XL ALL Vaporising Compound and Fumigator — See special mention and also Insecticides. Zinc Labels — See special mention. Other kinds, and of the finest make, also supplied. For Edging Irons, Garden Reels, Hammers, Hoes, Rakes, Saws, Scissors, Scythe, Shears, Syringe, Trowels, &c., see Illustrations. IF you are in want oF anything: connected with the Garden not mentioned here, please write For quotation. We are prepared to supply From the smallest to the largest quantities at Advertised Prices. ( 24 ) rvy.rWA / WA A/WA/VA /\/WWAy\ a./\ CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. PRUNING AND BUDDING KNIYES, SCISSORS, &c. All Tools, Knives, &c„ are of the best quality, warranted by the Makers, and specially m ade for Horticultural purposes. So. 4 ... 4 RS 27 ... 126 ... 187 ... 8G ... 812 S 112 ... “60 ... Price. 7/6 to 21/- 4 /- 3/- and 4/- 2, 9 2/6 to 4/- 4/- to 0/- No 764 ... 768 ... 770 ... 813 ... 822 .. 837 ... 849 ... 850 ... 861 ... Price. ... 6/G to 8/- 2,0 31- 2/Q to 3/6 1/- and 1/6 ll- and 1/G .. 3/6 to 4/- ... 1/6, 6 in. 1/6 to 2. 6 No. Price. 863 .. 1/- 8G4 .. ne 866 .. 1/6 869 .. 1/- to 2/6 870 ... 1/6 920 ... 1/9 to 2/6 1169 ... 2/- 1172£... 2/8 1851 ... V- No. Price. 1888 2/9 and 3/- 1889 4/- 1894 21- 3000 (191) 8/- 3006 21- 3010 (189) ... ... 3.6 3013 (196) HZ- 3014 (180$) 3/3 3027 (19f) 41- NO. 3028 (312)... 3040 (207) 3041 3042 (326$) 3043 (204) .. 3046(324)... £049 li L ... 4628 Price • 3 /- • 3/- ... 3/- ... 2/6 LAWN MOWING MACHINES. Ransome’s, and all other approved kinds, at advertised prices. Price Lists forwarded on application. SWING WATER BARROWS. Various sizes, and at advertised prices. GARDEN ENGINES, &c. Sizes and nrices on annlication. GARDEN ROLLERS. Sizes and prices on application. ( 25 ) /VA./V/V-/ v/va r ■ r\ r\s CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. /VA/W SULPHUR VAPORISER. An apparatus designed for Vaporising Sulphur without any risk of Sulphur taking fire. No. 1. For houses up to 6,000 cubic feet • 12/- ,, 2. For houses up to 10,000 cubic feet ... ... ... •• 10/' Sulphur free from acid and of special manufacture for using in the Vaporiser. Per lb., 4d. ; 14 lbs., 4/- Postage extra. THE FOUR OAKS UNDENIABLE SYRINGES. THIIE DUPLEX. A USEFUL AND EASILY WORKED POWDER DISTRIBUTOR & DREDGING BOX. DISTRIBUTES INSECT POWDERS- “THANATOS,” TOBACCO POWDER, SULPHUR, HELLEBORE, &c. 2s. 6d. each ; by Parcel Post, 2s. 9d. CHAMPION LAWN WEEDER. Patent No. 21170— 9a It consists of a pair of sharp chisel-pointed tongs or fingers, mounted on long handles to avoid stooping. The tongs are pressed down on each side of a weed, which is then gripped below the crown and is drawn up by the roots— quickly done and without exertion. Should be used when the soil is moist. A Simple and most Effective Tool for extracting Weeds from Lawns. Price 4/-. Postage 6d. extra. GLASSES to catch all wasps and bees, and thus secure perfect fruit and prolong their season. 1/- each ; 10/- per dozen. BAGS for keeping Grapes effectually. Without wires, 4d. each ; 3/3 per dozen. BOUQUET WIRE (Silver White). To do 2,000 cubic feet, Is. 9d. each. COMPOUND for using in the Fumigators. Enough for Reduced Price, cubic feet. s. d. ... 40,000 20 0 ... 20,000 10 6 ... 10,000 5 6 ... 6,000 2 10 Showing a cost for fumigating of only Gd. per 1,000 cubic feet of space Bottle. No. 1 .. 2 3 „ 4 Bottle. No. 6 ,. 6 Tin All guaranteed against indentation of working barrel for three years most perfect Syringes ever placed in a Gardener’s hands. ( Prices liable to fluctuate according to the. cost of Copper.) The Four Oaks UnoentaBIG Svrince The This Wire is of the finest quality, smooth and easy to work, no matter how long kept. Bouquet stalk Wire. — 7-inch lengths in bundles of 1 lb. ; thinnest Is. 3d. ; medium thin, Is. ; thick, lOd. ; very thick, 9d. per lb. Fine Binding Wire. — Best annealed (black), per reel, 8d. Silvered Binding Wire.— Per reel, 2d. and is. Sent by post, j lb., 2d. extra ; under 1 lb., 3d. extra ; 3 lbs., Gd. extra “XL ALL” VAPORISING FUMIGAT0R. (IN LIQUID .) Fumigators with Lamp complete (Will last for years). To do 5,000 cubic feet of space at a time, 2s. each. Enough for Reduced Price, cubic feet. 8. d. .. 2,000 1 2 .. 1,000 0 8 .. 160,000 72 0 patent No. 1.— The Gardener’s Ideal Syringe. Special best quality, of highest possible finish, complete with two roses and jet, with quick-filling bnll valves, teak handle. 4 x 20 in., 21/-; If X 20 in., 26/- ,, 2. — Second quality, splendid value 1$ X 18 in., 17/6; 1} x 18 in., 21/- Tae Four Oaxs Unoentable Sprayinc Svrince PATENT The handiest and best spraying Syringe on the market. Gives a fine mist or vapour-like spray which can be regulated according to pressure used. Invaluable for spraying plants, distributing insecticides, &c. No. 9 4 in. x 20in.,12/6j 4 ' n - X 20 in., 16/G Angle Joint — For use on the Four Oaks Undcntable Spraying Syringe. A most useful addition. Enables the user to spray the undersides of leaves in a manner hitherto impossible. Prices . 6/6 for 4 in. ; 6/- for 4 in. NO. 10. THE FOUR ORKS PLAIN SPRHYlflG SYRINGE. With Patent Spraying Nozzle, with Quick-filling Valve, and one ordinary Hose. Polished and Lacquered. In order to meet the demand for a cheap Spraying Syringe, we have decided to offer the Spraying Syringe before described, without the Undent- able Covering, and, of course, without the three years’ guarantee. It will, even without the Undentable Covering, be loutid to be superior to any other Spraying Syringe on the market, being well made and well finished, with Quick-filling Ball Valve. A separate rose will also be supplied, so that the Syringe can be used as an ordinary Syringe whenever desired. At the following prices, this Syringe will, we think, be found to be the cheapest and most useful Spraying Syringe that can be obtained. 14 in. X 1 in 6/4 I 20 in. X 4 i n 20 iD. x 1 in 8/4 | 20 in. x l| in Angle Bends for spraying under leaves and branches. 1 in. and 4 in., 1/3. 4 in., 1/6. Strong and well finished. Carriage paid, 4d. extra. 11/4 12/10 “XL ALL” WEED KILLER (IN LIQUID). Full directions for use printed on each package. To be used in the proportion of one gallon to 25 gallons of water. In Strong Drums of 1 gallon d. I e. <*• 2 6 In Strong Drums of 6 gallons. ..12 » ,, Cask, 12 gallons ...23 3 2 gallons ... 4 6 ;; 4 „ ... s 9 Special quotations given for large quantities FOUR GALLONS OR MORE SENT CARRIAGE PAID TO ANY PART. Drums and Casks are charged at cost price as quoted below, and full invoice price allowed for same if returned in good condition and Carriage Paid. s. d. 1- gallon Drum ... ... 2 2- gallon „ 2 4-gallon ,, ... ••• 3 Notice. — For the greater security in trausit, Steel Casks are now being nsed in place of Wood ones for Weed Killer, as there is lesB danger of a r , i • .i .. _ a e ii : ill dinPY* 6-gallon Drum 12-ga!lon Steel Cask 8. d. 8 G 8 G leakage.* The advanced price charged for these on invoice will make no differ - in nnainmcra na fntl Tirice. is allowed when returned Carriage Paid. ence to customers, as full price is allowed when returned Carriage We can confidently recommend the above as a most safe and effectual remedy. ( 26 ) \ s\s*. r\ /'yv/ CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910 . "XL ALL” VAPORISING COMPOUND (/A r hit V CAKES.) These Cakes when used in the Fumigators, first melt to a liquid and then passes entirely away as vapour, which is fully as effective and safe as that produced by the Liquid Vaporising Compound. The advantages of this form are — convenience of packing, light and cheap for carriage, no risk of waste from breakage, and very clean in use. They are packed in tins to correspond precisely with the Liquid contained in the various sizes of bottles, viz., boxes for 40,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, and 2,000 cubic feet of space, and at the same prices. CHANDLER’S COMBINED WALL NAIL. Made with malleable iron unbreakable shanks and soft lead heads or dips, and are practically indestructible. After the Nail is driven into the »«11, the lead clips can be turned over the branch with the fingers, and will then hold it firmly into position without injury to the bark. In boxes of 100 assorted $ in. to 1 in., 1/-; 1{ in. to 1^ in., 1/6 per box ; 2 in. only, 2/- per box. C«n also be had with longer shanks for wiring walls, 2J in., 2/4 ; 3 in., 2/8 per box of 100. ACME LABELS. Acme Label for ORCHIDS, 3s. 6» If- , , ,, ,, 1 >i 1®* >> ,, ,, 2 ,, 10. Flat Zinc Layer Peg 1 „ ,i 16. Galvanised Wire Verbena Pins, per gross, 1/0, Postage extra. INDELIBLE INK for the above, per bottle, 6d. and is. . Jbe Labels may be written on with the Indelible Ink, or can be wted white and marked with ordinary lead pencils while wet, or wheD with black paint. The " Ideal ” Copper Plant and Tree Labels, Embossed in raised letters with the name for Roses only. 1/- per doz. ACME CAST LABELS. T HESE NEW LABELS have been introduced to supply a long-felt waut for a label similar to the now well-known “ Acme ” Labels made for Roses, Fruits, Orchids, and Chrysanthemums,’ but of various sizes, aud capable of being made with any name. They are made in commercially pure zinc, with raised bright letters on a black ground, aud are practically indestructible. A further improve- ment has been made by putting the labels on a double stem where possible, which, in addition to giving the necessary strength to the label, prevents it being blown round by the wind, gives it a neater and less conspicuous appearance, without detracting from its usefulness. Although in every way superior, these labels will be found to compare in price favourably with any on the market. No. PRICES. 201. For Forest Trees, on stem 14 in. long 202. ,, ,, for hanging 203. For Herbaceous Plants, on stem 204. „ ,, for hanging 205. For Carnations, Pot Plants, &c., on stem... 206. „ ,, for hanging 207. Number Labels, on stem 208. „ ,, for hanging Per doe. 12/0 9/0 3/0 2/6 2/6 2/0 2/0 1/9 Patent “ Ideal ” Lead-capped Copper Untearable Eyelet Label, with Aluminium wire, quite plain, no embossing'. Large size, 3/6 per 100; Od. per doz., Ditto, with copper wires, small, 3/- per 100 ; in boxes of 30 labels, copper wires, 1/- per box ; in boxes of 50 labels, copper wires, 1/6 per box. THE $PPTBHHPE (£DP HUD TOBE. PROVISIONALLY PROTECTED, No. 7141, 1894. For EXHIBITING CHRYSANTHEMUMS, £lu3 other cFfo xotx/i. T HE Cup has one Brass Side Spring which enables the exhibitor to adjust his flower with speed and accuracy in the Tnbe or Water Container. It also has a very simple arrangement to prevent the necessity of plugging. The Tube or Water Container has also one Brass Side Spring which passes through a Flange fixed, to the Showboard from the nnder side. By using these Tubes the exhibitor can raise his flowers seven inches from the board with instant adjustment. ITS ADVANTAGES ARE— Simplicity, Ease of Adjustment, Durability, Efficiency, and Great Saving of Time. For Incurved size ft >1 >» ••• ••• ••• ••• ... . Japanese 2 in. diameter. i» ft 3 Price 9/- per doz. Additional lengths to further raise the Water Tubes, 2/6 per doz. FLORAL AIDS. Three sizes; those at is. and is. 6d. are chiefly intended for use in table decoration; the larger one at as. 6d. is more suitable for heavy flowers, such as Pseonies, Roses, Arum Lilies, Gladioli, &c., also for supporting Rushes, Grasses, Reeds, &c. Od. POSTAL RATES ( Is. Od. size, 3d. for 1, 4d. for 2, &c. < Is. 6d. „ 4d. „ 5d. ( 2s. 6d. „ 5d. „ 6d. ( 27 ) VATvA/V\/\/'-y \yVAAA/ Sisti CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. & f vyvAA/WWA/W V\AAy'.AAA/'vAA/\ A AAAA/ 1 _A.EE EDO-WEE, seeds post ee.ee. CANNELLS’ COLLECTIONS. HALF-PACKETS AT HALF PRICE OF ALL FLOWER SEEDS Where priced Is. and upwards, except Collections and Novelties. For Penny Packets, see end of List. The following Collections, consisting of Selections from our Eynsford Seed Grounds of the choicest and most universal favourites of the garden that have been awarded numerous first prizes, we are sure will give every satisfaction:— COLLECTIONS TO THE VALUE OF 31s. 6d. and 42s. ALSO SUPPLIED. No. 1, price 21s., contains (post -free) 1 Collection of 12 Vnrietics of Victoria Aster 1 ,, 6 ,, Improved Pseony Perfection Aster 1 ,, 12 ,, Large Flowering German Ten-week Stock 1 ,, 6 ,, Brompton Stock 1 „ 8 ,, Double Zinnia 1 „ 6 ,, Phlox Drummondi 12 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 6 ,, Popular Hardy Perennials 6 „ Half-hardy anti Tender Annuals 4 „ Ornamental Grasses for Winter Bouquets and Table Decoratiou 4 ,, Everlasting Flowers 4 ,, Climbers 2 ozs. Sweet Peas, finest mixed 1 oz. Mignonette, Sweet Scented 1 ,, Nasturtiums, Dwarf, mixed 1 ,, ,, Tall, mixed 1 Packet Choice Petunia 6 Selected Varieties of Greenhouse Plants, including Calceolaria, Primula, Begonia, Cineraria 1 Packet of Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection 1 „ Sunflower, Single, mixed 1 „ Verbena, choice mixed No. 2, price 10s. 6d., contains (post free: 1 Collection of 12 Varieties of Asters 1 ,, fi ,, Large Flowering German Ten-week Stock 6 Varieties of Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 6 ,, Hardy Perennials 12 ,, the best and most showy Hardy Annuals 4 ,, Everlasting Flowers 3 ,, Ornamental Grasses for Winter Bouquets l Packet of Double Zinnias, mixed 1 ,, Petunia, choice, mixed 1 ,, Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection 1 ,, Sunflower, Single, mixed 1 ,, Verbena, choice mixed 1 oz. Sweet Peas, finest mixed J „ Mignonette, Sweet Scented j ,, Nasturtinms, Tall, mixed No. 3, price 7s. 6d., contains (post free) 12 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 6 ,, Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 6 ,, Hardy Perennials 1 Packet of Pseony-flowered Aster 1 ,, Convolvulus Major 1 „ German Ten- week Stocks 1 ,, Douhle Zinnia, mixed No. 3 —Continued. 1 Packet of choice Petunias 1 ,, Mignonette, Sweet Scented 1 ,, Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection l ,, Sweet Peas, finest mixed 1 ,, Everlasting Flowers, mixed 1 ,, Ornamental Grasses, mixed l ,, Sunflowers, Single, mixed • No. 4, price 5s., contains (post free) 10 Varieties of Showy Hardy Annuals 3 ,, Half-hardy and Tender Annuals 3 ,, Hardy Perennials 1 Packet of Double Zinnias, mixed Victoria 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. 5, price 3s. 6d., contains (post free) 18 Packets of the most useful Annuals for cutting. No. 6, price 2s. 6d., contains (post free) 3 Varieties of Show'y Hardy Annuals 3 ,, Half-hardy Annuals 1 Packet of Balsam, Cannells’ Perfection l Best Quilled Aster 1 >1 German Ten-week Stocks l Everlasting Flowers 1 ,, Ornamental Grasses l Sweet Peas 1 .. Mignonette 1 Sunflowers No. 7, price Is., contains (post free) 12 Packets of the most Showy Hardy Annuals for an Amateur s Garden. Cheaper by the dozen or gross. No. 8. -Cannells’ Collections of Flower Seeds for the Colonies and India. Judiciously selected, carefully and securely packed for exportation, 5/0, 7/6, 10/6, 15/0, 21/0, 30/0, 42,0, 63/0. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ( 28 ) ' A/* AA.A/ CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910 . WA/V v - A ^'^ A - A - / VAA_A/VAyVVAyvVA/VA/ PARTIAL VIEW OF OUR GROUNDS. CANNELLS’ MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS OP SEEDS. free by post. 9. Climbers, Hardy Annual, 12 varieties, selected ... 10. Climbing Plants, 12 useful varieties 11 . 0 HARDY ANNUALS, &c.’,’ FOR BEES- 12. One packet each of 50 varieties 13. A collection, our selection, consisting of useful kinds s. d. 2 6 15. 16. Hardy Herbaceous (Perennial) Plants, 12 good and useful kinds 11 7 5 2 3 0 17. 18. 19. 20 . 21 . 22 . 23. Hardy Herbaceous (Perennial) Plants, 25 choice and useful kinds Rockwork, flowers for, 12 varieties, selected !!! Sub-tropical and Ornamental Foliaged Plants. 12 varieties, separate Sweet-Scented Flowers, 12 best varieties 6 s. d. 6 0 3 0 Everlasting Flowers, 12 varieties, separate »* 6 ,, .. 3 6 3 0 1 6 2 6 1 6 CANNELLS’ MIXED FLOWER SEEDS. Suitable for Shrubberies, Rockeries, Woodland Walks, Large Banks, &c. Sow broadcast during March, April, and May, or during August and September for Spring flowering. 24. TaU varieties, in great variety 25. Dwarf a. d. 5 0 per lb. 5 0 „ s. d, 0 6 per oz. 0 6 .. Not less than one ounoe will be supplied at above prices. your l: equal* 81 1 W °" SC '’ era ' ^ PriZ6S f ° r fl ° We,S gro "'“ fr01 " a °« d 1 obtained from you a. our Slmw.’and for llbrou^d 'excellence The seeds you supplied for several years are the best I have ever had. Mr ' C ” Nottln 8 hain - this y e ^ha^ a ftU a eera/nafCd li and 1 Z ° na ' G ®! aniu,n8 3 ou SCI ' 1 , me } ast ) a ar "’ere magnificent, aa also thfjeeds youVcnt® mCuhose's’e^u' received year.hate all. germinated, and 1 am sure will prove successful. I am more than delighted with my success with ull your plants and seeds. Mr. J. Z., Umss-schonau, Germany. •like'these e ‘ D £ n aff e 1 ?^ onia f ed -V ou sent me has always given splendid results. Indeed, the flowers were exceedingly nicef and T'never wwanything I I . t aft ° rded me .. the lltmost pleasure showing them to every visitor, and they were greatly admired by everyone who saw t^em, and asked IV best thanks fop VOlir kitlillinQ< in Haniiinrr ma eiw.li •> .malitn U , u ;: , ' ' pleasure snowing tnem to every visitor, and they were greatly a< nere I had them from. 1 lease accept my best thanks for your kindness in sending me such a quality. ( 29 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. VAAAA/ \y\/\/\y\/\/V/\A/V/ CANNELLS’ FLOWER SEEDS BY WEIGHT. For the embellishment of the Garden, in large masses, Open Spaces, Bare Banks, Rockeries, Edgings, and the Wild Garden. Prices of Packets, see the General List of Seeds, us to supply them by weight, but of not less than half an For description of the undermentioned, and also quantities, enables The following, grown by us in large ounce of each kind at the prices quoted 26. Alyssum, Sweet 27. Amaranthus mel. ruber 28. Antirrhinum, mixed ; our own choice strain 29. Aquilegia, finest, mixed SO. Arabia Alpina 31. Aster, various, mixed 32. Bartonia aurea 33. Beet, dark leaved, useful for bedding 34. Calandrinia speciosa 35. „ ,, Mbit 36. Calliopsis, mixed 37. Candytuft, white 38. „ crimson 39. „ mixed 40. Canterbury Bells, mixed 41. Centaurea (Cornflower), mixed ... 42. ,, blue ... ... ••• 43. Chrysanthemum, Carinatum, mixed 44. Clark ia, mixed 45. Collinsia Bicolor 46 „ „ alba 47 Convolvulus Minor, blue 48. ,, Major, mixed 49. Delphinium hybridum, mixed ... 50. Dianthus Heddewigi, finest mixed 61. Digitalis (Foxglove) 52. Erysimum Perowskianum ... 53. Eschscholtzia Crocea 64. ,, mixed 55. Flos Adonis 56. Gilia Tricolor 67. Godetia, Lady Albemarle 58. ,, The Bride 59. „ choicest mixed 60. Gypsophila Elegans Helianthus, see Sunflower. 61. Helichrysum, finest mixed 62. Larkspur, Tall Double Rocket, mixed 63. Lavendula Spicata (Lavender) ... 64. Limnanthes Donglasi 65. Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum 66. Lobelia Speciosa (Crystal Palace) 67. Love-lies- Bleeding, crimson 68. Lupinus Nanus 69. ,, Mixed, Annual 70. „ „ Perennial Per ounce. — s. d. 0 9 0 6 6 0 6 0 9 0 9 0 9 1 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 8 1 6 0 9 0 9 1 0 0 8 0 6 0 9 0 6 0 6 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 9 8 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 2 0 0 9 0 9 0 9 0 8 3 0 0 6 0 8 4 0 9 0 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86 . 87. 88 . 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100 . 101 . 102 . 103. 104. 106. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110 . 111 . 112 . 113. 114. 115. 116 Maize, variegated Malope, Grandiflora • Marvel of Peru, mixed ... ••• Mignonette, Cannells’ Machet ... Sweet Scented Nasturtium, Tall, mixed ••• Tom Thumb, Empress of India ... Scarlet Pearl Crystal Palace Gem Spotted King Theodore Yellow Per ounce. - per lb. 5/0 blue ... mixed Nemophila Insignis „ mixed ... ••• Nigella Damascene (Love-in-a-Mist) Ornamental Grasses Perilla Nankiuensis Phlox Drummondi, best mixed Poppy, fine mixed ... Pyrethrum, Golden Feather Ricinus Gibsoni Saponaria Calabrica ... Silene pendula, pink ••• ,, mixed Schizanthus, mixed Sultan, Sweet, mixed Sunflower, double ... ,, single Sweet Pea, Invincible Scarlet ... white . ••• —. (Lathyrus Odoratus), colours mixed, per pint Sweet Rocket ... Sweet William, mixed Tagetes Signata Pumila ... ... Tropseolnm Canariense (Canary Creeper) Virginian Stock, red „ white ” „ mixed Viscaria, mixed Wallflower, dark yellow „ mixed Zinnia, double, mixed ... ->• MIXED ANNUAL FLOWER SLEDS 2/6 per lb. 5/0 0 6 0 9 0 6 0 6 1 1 0 0 6 0 I! 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 1 6 1 6 1 0 2 6 0 6 Jenf Carriage Paid on a Month's Free Trial. NO CHARGE FOR PACKING. RANSOME’S AUTOMATON MOWER. 8-in. For small Lawns and Edgings. 10-in. „ use by a Lady or a Boy. 12-in. ,, ,, Lad. 14-in. „ „ Man. 16-in. ,, „ Man and Boy. Half=packets at half=price of ad Flower Seeds where priced Is. and upwards, CXCCpt COllCCtlOflS novelties. CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. V/V/V/W/VA/\/ SEVERAL! EI&3P 0E EE0WER ALL FLOWER SEEDS ARE SENT POST FREE. Any Variety not mentioned in this List can be supplied on a few days' notice. Full sized Packets only can be supplied of Novelties. ac Annual Climber, ap Apetalons, without petals, ga Greenhouse Annual, gb Greenhouse Biennial, gc Greenhouse Climber, gp Greenhouse Perennial, gsh Greenhouse Shrub, hsh Hardy Shrub, hhsh Half-hardy Shrub, ha Hardy Annual. ABBREVIATIONS. hha Half-hardy Annual. hh Hardy Herbaceous, lib Hardy Biennial, hbc Hardy Biennial Climber, hhc Half-hardy Climber * hhb Half-hardy Biennial, hbb Hardy Bulb or Tuber, bp Hardy Perennial, hhp Half-hardy Perennial, sp Stove Plant 118 . 119 . 120. 121 . 122 , 123 . 124 . 0- 3 1 G 1 0 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 Spring flowering. 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 rarieties for Summer and Autumn blooming may be sown in a gentle heat in March and April, and pricked 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. Hi. Abronia Umbellata (Sand Verbena) — Delicate rose; dwarf trailer, for poor dry soils and rockwork, hha, £ ft. 117a. Abutilon, Hybridum Maximum— Giant flowered, of upright form, hhsh Abutilon, Cannells’ — Very showv, decorative, and free- growing, hhsh, 3 to 6 ft. high. Mixed Acacia A I’m at a — Yellow, free flowering, useful for table decoration, hhsh Dealbata — The well-known yellow Mimosa, hhsh... Lophantha — Fine fem-like foliage, hhsh, 6 ft. Choice, mixed, decorative plants, with pretty foliage and flowers, hhsh & Acanthus — Choice mixed, hp yd. & Aconitum, Mixed. — Suitable for shady situations, hp ... 125. *Acroelinium Album— White, hha, 1 $ ft 126. * Grandiflorum Atroroseum (Everlasting)— Very large flowered ; dark, hha, 1 to 2 ft 127- * Roseum FI. PI — Rose, hha, 1$ ft 3d. & * Flowers of these should be gathered before they are fully opened, s as to secure a bright centre when dried. 128. Adenophora Potanini — Flowers during July— Aug. Bell-shaped flowers, light blue, hp, 3 ft 0 6 Adonis jEstivalis (Flos Adonis)— Crimson, ha, 1 ft. ... 0 3 Vernalis — Yellow; for flower border and rockery in Spring, hp, jf ft Ageratum, Blue Perfection— For borders and bedding, hha, | ft. .; B “Cannells’ Dwarf”— The best of all the dwarf blues, hha, £ ft Imperial Dwarf White— hba, $ ft 0 o 0 1 l 0 0 0 0 129 . 130 . 131 . 132 . 0 3 0 6 133 . 134 . Swanley Blue ’’—Dwarf, hha, $ ft. 136 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 146. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 153. 154. 155. 156. 167. 158. 159 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. , _ Per pkt.— s. Agrostemma Cceh-Rosa Fimbriata alba— Pure white, finely fringed, ha.. Agrostemma Coronaria Atrosanguinea — Deep crimson, hp, 2 ft, .. Coronaria (Rose Campion) — Rose, hp, 2 ft. AgrOStis — See Ornamental Grasses. Alonsoa Albiflora— White, hha, li to 2 ft ~ ■ Miniata Compacta Coccinea — Scarlet ; effective for beds, borders, and pot culture, hha, 1| ft. Mutisi— Soft pink, crimson centre, hha, 1 ft. TT 7~ Compacta — Bushy habit; rosy chamois; pretty- hha, 1^ ft 6 d.& WarseewiCZii — Bright scarlet flowers, hha, 2 ft. Alstrcemeria Aurantiaea — Golden orange, streaked with red ; fine for cutting, hhp. 2 ft Althcea — ■See Hollyhock. Alyssum Little Gem — A compact form, ha, 4 in. ~ — Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum)— White; very pretty, Saxatile Compaetum— Yellow ; suitable for rock ery and early Spring gardening, lip, J ft Luteum — Delicate yellow; compact, hp Amaranthus Caudatus (Love-lies-Bleeding) — Orna- mental. Red, ha, 2 to 3 ft Globe — See Gomphrena. Y^MelanchoIieus Ruber— Crimson leaves, hha, 1 to Salieifolius (The Fountain Plant)— For beds, ribbon borders, or conservatory, hha, 3 ft. Sow early in March ... ——Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat)— Dwarf; beautiful foliage, hha, ft. ... ° Amaryllis (Hippeastrum), newest Hybrids— Saved from a collection of exceptionally fine varieties. Is. 6rf. & 2 6 Amberboa — See Centaurea Moschata. Ammobium Alatum Grandiflorum (Everlasting) Flowers pure white, of a small rosette shape, hhp, I J to 2 ft. Anagallis Grandiflora Breweri— Dark blue ; edgings for rockwork and sunny positions, hha, $ ft. Sanguinea— Ruby ; beautiful, hha, ^ ft. Finest mixed. 6 in. Anehusa, Dropmore Variety— A most lovely blue and a grand advance, hp, 3 to 4 ft & Italica — Deep blue, hp, 3 to 4 ft Anemone, dry roots — See our Bulb Catalogue ; also Index. plants — See our Hardy Plant Catalogue. Apennina— Masses of lovely sky-blue flowers fine for beds ; early, hp, £ ft Coronaria (Single Poppy)— Mixed, h P , £ ft. ... St. Brigid — Large flowered double kind of many beautiful colours, hp, 1 ft g ( j & Fulgens (Scarlet Wind Flower)— hp, J- ft Angelonia Grandiflora Alba— A graceful greenhouse plant, of aromatic odour; pure white flowers- a good winter bloomer, gp, 1 ft. Angel’s Trumpet— See Datura. 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 3 1 0 0*6 1 0 ( 31 ) CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. , \S\S \S \S \S-^S \S '•S > ✓ W^/WVN/W 166 . 166. 167. 1G8 169. Per pkt.- Antirrhinum Majus Striped (Snapdragon) -Handsome free-flowering border plants, decorative the first season when sown early. These are from our beat varieties, and it is impossible to find a more distinct selection. Beautifully striped, hp, 2 ft. ... 1 Majus Varieties to colour can be supplied 3