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the same colour, the older one is relegated to 

 obscurity. Thus the lists of varieties in 

 cultivation are constantly changing. Very 

 few varieties remain in cultivation for a 

 decade; many, of course, not more than a 

 year or two. In making selections for the 

 various purposes specified hereafter only 

 those that are considered the best in their 

 respective colours, with a liberal allowance 

 for individual preference or varying cir- 

 cumstances, have been named. 



SINGLE VARIETIES 



Like the pompons, these are growing more 

 popular each year. They may be used with 

 good effects as pot plants, singly or in plant 

 decorations. As cut flowers, they may be 

 used for many purposes where the large- 

 flowered varieties would be inappropriate. 

 Many new and beautiful varieties have been 

 originated recently. 



Amber Queen, dwarf habit. 



Argenta, dwarf, pure white. 



Arlee, golden amber. 



Belle of Weybridge, terra cotta. 



F. W. Smith, rich pink. 



Grade Lambert, deep rose pink. 



J. T. Angus, rosy cerise, late. 



Katie Covell, maroon. 



Kitty Bourne, soft golden yellow 



Lady Lu, large, pure white, vigorous grower. 



