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Gigantic Orchid-Flowering Sweet Peas, Countess Spencer 

 Hybrids, 1910 and Recent Introductions 



The Spencer varieties of Sweet Peas are fast superseding the Grandiflora types of the same variety and color, and are indispensable in a 

 collection whether for exhibition or decorative purposes. The following list is the cream of the beautiful creations of the hybridizer's art, 

 and can be relied upon to come true to type and description. A few varieties are not yet quite fixed, but in the main, as stated before, dis- 

 appointments and complaints are few. We still catalogue a very fine list of the Grandiliora types which are highly recommended, also the 

 winter-flowering varieties, which, if sown outside, will flower about two weeks earlier than the Spencers or Grandifloras, thus prolonging 

 the season for show or cutting. If you should miss any old favorite from our list, let us know what it is and we will either procure it for 

 you or send a variety equally good, or that has superseded it. 



ASTA OHN SPENCER. This variety is lavender, suffused or 

 tinted with mauve, and will undoubtedly take its place as the best 

 lavender in the Spencer selections Large and wavy ; large wavy 

 wings also. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cis., oz. 35 cts., }i lb. $1., lb. $3. 



APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER. This is a reproduction of the 

 long time popular Apple Blossom Sweet Pea, but of enlarged size 

 and the true Spencer type. The form is most beautiful ; the petals 

 are waved and crinkled to a remarkable degree with distinct ser- 

 rations on edges of standard. (See illustration page 58.) Pkt. 

 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., l^lb. $1., lb. $3. 



AURORA SPENCER. This is an exact counterpart, as to color, 

 of Aurora Sweet Pea, which has been so long considered the best 

 of all the striped and mottled varieties. The ground color of the 

 flower is cream-white, and this is exquisitely flaked and mottled 

 with rich orange-salmon. ( See illustration page 52.) Pkt. 20 cts., 

 3 pkts. 50 cts., oz. 60 cts., ^Ib. $2. 



AMERICA SPENCER. A grand variety like America, but of 

 the Countess Spencer type, and very large flowers, generally four 

 on a stem. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., K'b. $1, lb. $3. 



BLACK KNIGHT SPENCER. Very dark bronze. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., 'Alh. $1, lb. $3. 



BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. Pale rosy standard; white 

 wings. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., %\b. $1, lb. $3. 



CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SPENCER. Standard purple, 

 wings bright blue. A bright, striking variety, and decidedly new 

 in the Spencers. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25c., oz. 35c., %lb. $1, lb. $3. 



COUNTESS SPENCER. Bright, clear pink, showing a little 

 deeper at the edge. The form is open and the margins of the 

 petals are wavy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



DAINTY SPENCER. Has beautifully formed standard and 

 wings ; in a bud state it looks like a pale primrose self, but when 

 opening first appears to be white, but cjuickly changes to white with 

 a pink edge, more defined at the back, making a most charming 

 contrast and tiuite a new departure. Generally three but often 

 four flowers on a stem. A great acquisition and should be in all 

 best collections. Avoca was another name suggested for it. This 

 variety does best cut in a bud state and opened in water. Pkt. 20 

 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts , oz. 60 cts., '/(lb. $2. 



FLORA NORTON SPENCER. This is a bright blue, with a lit- 

 tle tint of purple, perhaps a little more than the original Flora 

 Norton. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., K'b. $1, lb. $3. 



FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER. Delicate blush with pink 

 margin. Very large, open, wavy form of the best Countess Spen- 

 cer type, with long stems and four blossoms to the stem. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., U'lb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



GAIETY SPENCER. Striped with rosy magneta. Pkt. 15 cts.. 2 

 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1, lb. $3. 



GEORGE STARK (SPENCER). F. F. C. and Silver Medal, 1908, 

 England National Sweet Pea Society's Trials, Reading; F. F. C, 

 Wolverliampton ; F. F. C, Norwich. This variety is the finest 

 scarlet pea yet in commerce. The flower is bold and has extraor- 

 dinary substance The standard is nicely waved and upright, but 

 owing to the thickness of the petal is not so crinkled as some of the 

 Spencers. Both for exhibition and decorative purposes it is good, 

 also stands the sun perfectly. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1, oz. $2. 



JUANITA SPENCER. White striped with lavender. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1, lb. $3. 



KING EDWARD SPENCER. The nearest approach in color 

 (crimson) to the popular King Edward VII in the waved or Spen- 

 cer type. The standard measures from i-X to 2 inches across by 

 il{ inches deep : the wings are 1% inches wide by i', inches long. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1, lb. $3. 



LOVELY SPENCER. Like its predecessor, " Lovely." Bright 

 pink at the throat, or rather the base of both standanl and wings, 

 and shades to soft blush and almost white at the edges. Pkt. 15 

 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts , oz. 35 cts., M lb. $1, lb. $3. 



MRS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER. A magnificent rosy 



mauve. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., ^Ib. $1, lb. $3. 

 MRS. ROUTZAHN SPENCER. This variety can be described 



as Florence Morse Spencer on primrose ground. The blending 

 shades are soft rose and buff and primrose, with a decided rose 

 edge. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., k'b. $1, lb. $3. 



MRS. SANKEY SPENCER. Any one familiar with the old 

 favorite, Mrs. Sankey, will at once recognize this as a " Black- 

 Seeded White" Spencer of perfect form. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 

 cts., oz. 35 cts., KIb. $1, lb. $3. 



MARIE CORELLI (SPENCER). The large flowers are brilliant 

 rose-carmine or red, uniformly of true Spencer form. The wings 

 are a pure, rich rose-carmine, while the standard shows a tint of 

 cherry-red. The whole effect is that of a brilliant crimson, clear, 

 distinct and most beautiful. The standard is large, round and 

 wavy ; the wings are full and inclined to remain boldly outright 

 instead of drooping. Marie Corelli is a variety that belongs in all 

 first dozen sets, and will become one of the standard shades 

 in Spencers. (See illustration, page 56.) Pkt., 20 seeds, 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. $1. 



MIRIAM BEAVER (SPENCER). In shape, size, graceful ar- 

 rangement on the stems, free blooming and seedless nature, it is in 

 all respects the same as Countess Spencer. Its novelty is its color — 

 a glowing but soft apricot, tinted, shaded and suffused with lemon. 

 A little variation, perhaps, with a tint of salmon, deeper by a trifle 

 on the back of the standard, but practically a self color. The color 

 might be said to approach a terra-cotta tint, especially so as it har- 

 monizes so beautifully with golden brown. Owing to this variety 

 not coming true, it has been withdrawn this year. 



OTHELLO SPENCER. This beautiful new Sweet Pea of the true 



Spencer type will appeal to those having a preference for the 

 darker colors. A rich, deep maroon. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., 

 oz. 40 cts., ^Ib. $1.25, lb. $4. 

 PRINCESS BEATRICE SPENCER. The ground is white, 

 tinted with soft pink and buff on the standard, while each wing has 

 a blotch of brighter pink near the base. One of the most delicate 

 and dainty varieties. Pkt. 15c., 2 pkts. 25c., oz. 35c., "^Ib. $1, lb. $3. 



PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK SPENCER. Bold rosy sal- 

 mon, some say salmon-carmine standard, with rosy wings, a 

 charming combination of color; usually three, sometimes four, 

 flowers on a stem. Some growers say it loses color when cut, but 

 this is obviated by adding a little sulphur of iron to the water. 

 Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts., oz. 60 cts., ^!b. $2. 



PRIMROSE SPENCER. The color is a pronounced primrose or 

 creamy yellow throughout both standard and wings. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 for 25 cts., oz. 35 cts , !^lb. $1, lb. $3. 



PICOTEE (SPENCER). A lovely new and distinct variety. Spen- 

 cer form. Flowers white, beautifully edged carmine, large and 

 well waved. In most cases flowers are borne four on a stem, well 

 placed and of grand substance, free from the coarseness in placing 

 often seen in certain varieties of the Spencer type. Strong grower 

 and should be a good addition. Will be in great demand, both as 

 an exhibition or garden variety. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts., oz. $1. 



QUEEN ALEXANDRA SPENCER. This is the Spencer type 

 of this admirable variety and one of the best of the self-colored 

 crimson-scarlets, beautifully curved and fluted. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 

 pkts. 50 cts., oz. 60 cts., !i lb. $2. 



RAMONA SPENCER. Like the well-known Ramona. this va- 

 riety is clear white, with soft delicate lines and flakes of blush- 

 pink. It is of the very finest form and immense size. Botli stan- 

 dard and wings are wavy, fluffy, and it is very seldom one finds a 

 stem with less than four blossoms : delicate and beautiful. Pkt. 15 

 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. Si, lb. $3. . 



RUBY SPENCER. This may be best described as an improved 



Saint George, or more of a self, the wings being almost the same 

 color as the standard ; will be the best of this class. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. $1, lb. $3. 



