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profuse bloomer for so large a flower. The flowers are large, five to six inches 

 in diameter, perfectly full to the center, while the outer petals reflex to the stem. 

 The color is a solid pure yellow, the clearest, richest shade I ever saw. Unlike 

 many other varieties, there is no green center at any time, even when the buds 

 are just expanding. The flowers are borne on long stems and are invaluable 

 for cutting or exhibition purposes. (See illustration, page 37.) 



Constancy. Of perfect form, a rich reddish orange, sometimes shaded bronze and 

 tipped white ; beautiful, distinct and profuse. 



Countess of Pembroke, A distinct and pleasing lilac ; the base of each petal is sea- 

 green, forming a beautiful combination. 



Countess of Radnor. A beautiful, free blooming variety, in color a combination of 

 shades of orange, yellow and bronze. 



Dawn. Quite a distinct and striking variety ; of large size, good form, and having the 

 appearance of burnished copper. 



Delicata. In individual flowers this is my favorite. The petals are long, narrow, 

 twisted and of such a soft, delicate yellow, overlaid with delicate pink, as to 

 suggest and merit the name. While a great favorite, candor forces me to admit 

 it is a weak grower and needs high culture. 



Duke of Clarence. Of large size ; deep crimson maroon, suffused scarlet toward the 

 the tips of the petals ; fine form. 



Earl of Pembroke. A pleasing variety, with long, beautifully arranged petals ; color 

 a bright plum, becoming richer toward the center. 



Electric. Glowing crimson scarlet, profuse ; excellent for massing. 



Empress of India. Of medium size, fine form ; profuse. Color a deep crimson 

 magenta, shaded maroon. 



Ernest Cannell. Flowers large, good form ; a distinct shade of red, deepening toward 

 the center. 



Ernest Glasse. A rich, purplish magenta, of good form, with long, twisted petals. 



Evadne, A lovely free blooming variety, of beautiful form ; soft, rich primrose yellow, 

 tipped creamy white, sometimes tinged delicate pink. 



Glare of the Garden (Fire King). Rich, dazzling red ; constantly a mass of bloom. 

 Flowers not always perfect, but excellent for massing. 



Gloriosa. Of medium size, with long, narrow, twisted petals ; of perfect form and rich, 

 velvety crimson color. 



Grand Duke Alexis, A grand flower, at once both beautiful and unique, as the 

 petals are rolled up so that the edges overlap each other. Pure white, shaded 

 pink. 



Harmony. Of beautiful cactus shape, the color is yellowish bronze, shading to a red- 

 dish bronze toward the outer petals. 



Harry Freeman. Pure, glistening, snow white ; it is of medium size, good form and 

 substance and borne on long stems. 



Henry F. Michell. Of largest size and great substance. It is impossible to describe 

 the shades and colors, which range from soft yellow to deep orange red ; it is a 

 beautiful variety, the shades and tints blending with perfect harmony. The 

 petals are very large, broad, pointed and beautifully arranged. 



Henry Patrick. Pure white, full and perfect ; one of the best. 



