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that is as firm and ripe as possible, while still yield- 
ing to the “‘ snapping test”? (see page 30). In all 
stages of growth the geranium is remarkably free 
from any insect or disease. 
The varieties of geraniums now run into the 
hundreds —a wonderful collection. I shall name 
but a few, all of which I know from my own ex- 
perience in selling several thousand every spring, 
are sure to be well-liked and good bloomers. 
Geranium Varieties 
S. A. Nutt leads them all. It is the richest, 
darkest crimson — usually ordered as “the dark- 
est red.” It is a great bloomer, but one word of 
caution where you grow your own plants:—You 
must keep it cut back and make it branch, otherwise 
it will surely grow up tall and spindling. E. H. 
Trego is the most brilliant of the reds that I 
have grown. Marquis de Castellane is the richest 
of the reds —a dull, even, glowing color with what 
artists term “ warmth” and “ depth.” The trusses 
are immense and the stems long, stiff and erect. It 
is the best geranium for massing in bouquets that I 
know. 
Beauté Potevine is the richest, most glorious of 
the salmon pinks — perhaps the most popular of all 
the geraniums as a pot plant for the house. Itisa 
sturdy grower and a wonderful bloomer. 
Dorothy Perkins is a strong growing bright pink, 
