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siderably to its market value. Emily Pierson is a prom- 

 ising late scarlet sort, and as the flowers, when well 

 grown, are very large, they bring a high price. 



Of the yellow sorts, Goldfinch has a splendid plant, 

 and has generally superseded Bouton d'Or and the oldei 

 kinds. Mayor Pingree is a promising new variety 



Helen Keller is one of the best of the variegated 

 varieties, but it frequently is nearly a failure, and at 

 best is not much in demand. Among the variegated 

 kinds recently introduced, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt (Fig. 13) 

 is particularly worthy of trial. 



In addition to a long list of comparatively untested 

 varieties, there are several sorts that are being largely 

 planted, and which thus far seem very promising. 

 Among them are Rose Queen, Bridesmaid, Meteor and 

 Lizzie Gilbert. Uncle John, although very successfully 

 grown by its originator and many others, has not been 

 generally successful, and its culture is even now given 

 up by many growers. Morello is a new dark red or 

 maroon variety, with large, firm flowers on long, stout 

 stems. It has a rich odor, and the plants seem healthy 

 and prolific. Of the older varieties, Tidal Wave, Gar- 

 field, Mrs. Fisher and Hinze's White are still grown 

 extensively. 



