62 Bulletin 306 



EXPLANATORY REMARKS 



A slightly different method of indexing has been used this year, in 

 that the varieties are arranged alphabetically as they are commonly 

 spoken of ; whereas in previous publications, in case of the presence of 

 a surname the variety was listed under this rather than the given name. 

 This method has caused some confusion ; however, as it was in use when 

 the writer took up the work it was followed until this publication, when 

 a more simple method was adopted. For example : Alba Sulfurea is 

 found under " A," Georgiana Shaylor under " G," whereas they would 

 formerly have been classified under " S." 



The following index includes all varieties classified in Bulletins 259 

 and 278 as well as this publication. The descriptions are made in a little 

 more detail than previously, especially concerning the plant habit and 

 general adaptability of the variety. 



A discussion of the method of describing varieties and color com- 

 parisons will be found on pages 223—227 of Bulletin 278. 



The varieties which are described as blooming in clusters should be 

 disbudded when grown for cut blooms. 



LIST OF SYNONYMS 

 ACTIVE. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of " Dr. Bretonneau," originated by Verdicr 

 in 1854. " Active " appeared suddenly in the trade within recent years from an 

 unknown source. 



See " Dr. Bretonneau," Bulletin 278, page 263. 



ADELE. 



This so-called variety, not found very widely in the trade, is a synonym of 

 " Livingston," originated by Crousse, 1879. For a description see Bulletin 278, 

 page 289. 



ALBA MAXIMA. 



This is a synonym of the well known variety " Festiva Maxima," originated by 

 Miellez in 1851. "Alba Maxima" has been started on its masquerade since 1900. 



AMERICAN BEAUTY. 



This so-called variety is a synonym of '' Fragrans," introduced from China by 

 Sir Joseph Banks in 1805, since which it has masqueraded under many different 

 names. See page 63. 



ANNA. 



This so-called variety which has come very recently into the trade is a sj'nonym 

 of " Victoire Lemon," ori.ninatcd by Miellez, 1858. 

 For description see Bulletin 278, page 253. 



