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vigorous grower, producing - an 

 abundance of trusses set well 

 above the foliage. This variety 

 should be in every collection. 



Hubert ChaLrron. Beautiful 

 semi-double auriole. Clear white 

 center with a broad band of red- 

 dish carmine around each petal. 

 A very showy variety, and one 

 of the finest in its class. This 

 variety has given general satis- 

 faction as a bedder, being a good 

 grower and exceedingly free. 



Jean Viaud. Semi-double 

 B r u a n t . Very strong growth 

 with large foliage. The flowers 

 are borne in immense trusses, 

 which completely cover the plant 

 from the time it is planted until 

 frost. Color, a beautiful shade 

 of bright rose, which does not 

 fade in the hottest weather. 



M. C&nov&s. Double. Im- 

 mense trusses of brilliant, fiery- 

 scarlet flowers with velvet-ma- 

 roon shadings. Fine dwarf, 

 spreading habit; very free. One 

 of the darkest geraniums. 



Richelieu. A valuable addi- 

 tion to the double crimson sec- 

 tion, being the strongest grower 

 in this class. Extra large trusses 

 and long stems. Color, deep crim- 

 son maroon with dark orange 

 center. 



Ryecroft Pride. Double crim- 

 son, similar in color to a Meteor 

 rose. Very large florets on strong 

 stems. Very fine color. 



La Fraicheur. Double Picotee 

 Pure snow-white, with a narrow 

 distinct edge of rosy pink. Very striking and unique. Dwarf, compact 

 grower. No florist should miss this variety. 



Mme. H, Tilma.nt. Semi-double. White center, with broad mar- 

 gin of scarlet, similar to H. Charron. A very attractive variety. 



SHASTA DAISY." 



