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flower measures 2 to 2^ inches in length, with broad petals 

 of great substance, pure white, with a fine bold purple eye. 



C. giganteum alhum. — Another beautiful form, with large 

 pure white flowers of fine form and substance, produced in 

 great profusion ; habit very compact. 



C. giganteum comjjactum.—A very dwarf form of C. gigon- 

 teum, with leaves and flowers similar in size and colour, but 

 produced in much greater profusion ; flower stalks much 

 shorter than those of C. giganteum, and altogether a very 

 great improvement on that variety. 



C. giganteum purpureum. — Very fine flowers, rich crimson 

 purple ; distinct. 



C. giganteum riibrum. — In form and size similar to the 

 above. Colour delicate rose, bright crimson at the base, very 

 distinct and fine. 



C. Mauve Queen. — Flowers very large, and of good sub- 

 stance ; petals long, bright mauve colour, with rich deep 

 violet eye. 



C. Novelty. — A charming kind ; petals delicate pink, mar- 

 gined with rose ; the eye deep violet. 



C. Orijiamme. — The petals of this variety are clear rosy 

 red, the eye a beautiful cerise ; a rare and very elegant form. 



C. Purity. — The flowers of this variety are large and of 

 the purest white, being invaluable for bridal bouquets, or any 

 other purpose where white flowers are required. 



C, ruhrum grandiflorum. — A splendid kind, with large 

 flowers of great substance ; the petals are broad, and rich 

 bright red in colour, with a dark reddish purple eye. 



C. ruhrum odoratum. — In addition to large deep red 

 flowers, this variety adds the charm of yielding a dehcious 

 perfume. 



C. ruhrum punctatum. — A distinct and rare form ; flowers 

 large, with bright red petals, profusely spotted with black. 



