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in the open should be allowed to remain where they are until the 

 following spring, when they may be placed in their flowering 

 quarters. The cuttings raised under glass should be transferred 



Diagram 28 

 HAND FRAME FOR PINK PIPINGS. 



in September to a cold frame for the winter, and in spring be 

 planted out. 



In addition to Her Majesty and Mrs Sinkins, which are pre- 

 eminent among the white varieties, there are many coloured kinds 

 from which a choice may be made. Here are some of the best : 



Name Colour 



Adonis Rose-red margin, deep red centre 



Amy Maroon laced, centre maroon 



Anne Boleyn Rosy purple, darker centre 



Bookham Gem White ground, maroon centre 



Fairy Deep crimson centre 



Homer Fringed rose, dark crimson centre 



Lady Gib Very pure white, delicate rose centre 



Old Chelsea Rose centre, heavy lacing of rose-red 



Perfection Maroon-red centre 



Rosy Morn Rosy lilac ground, rose-red centre 



Snowdrift White, rose flush 



The Bride Laced purplish rose, deep coloured centre 



