CHAPTEK XVII. 



A LIST OF SOME OF THE LEADING SORTS. 



In giving this list we have aimed to give some out of 

 the 2,000 named, so the reader can have an idea of 

 the marvelous variety in this great family. The fra- 

 grant ones have not all been marked fragrant. We 

 have not always given the names of the originators. 

 Most of these we have tested ourselves ; others we have 

 taken from leading French, English and American cata- 

 logues. 



It may not be satisfactory to the connoiseur — prob- 

 ably will not. The idea of this book is to introduce this 

 flower to the masses. 



I confess we have given some prominence to western 

 productions, because their merits have not hitherto been 

 brought to light. Eaising them for years, side by side 

 with imported ones, we feel they should have a fuller 

 recognition. All honor to Father Terry, now 78 years 

 old, who, in a quiet, patient way, for over 30 years, has 

 been hard at work, giving us the best results of his 

 persistence and skill, from which, as yet, he has reaped 

 but little benefit. 



DESCRIPTION or OVER 200 CHOICE KINDS. 



Admiral Dewey — Guard petals deep rose, with cen- 

 ter of pink and cream. 



