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Arthur T. Boddiri <1ton. 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



Gigantic Orchid-Flowering Sweet Peas, Countess Spencer 

 Hybrids, 1911 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 ijuite fi.xed, but in the main, as stated before, dis- 

 appointments and complaints are few. We still catalogue a very fine list of the Grandiflora 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 you or send a variety ecjually good, or that has superseded it.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 w'avy ; large wavy 

 wings also. I'kt. 15 cts,, 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Hlh. $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. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35c., 

 ^Ib. Si, lb. S3- 



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. 15 cts., 

 oz. 40 cts. Jilb. $1.50, lb. S5. 



AMERICA SPENCER. \ grand variety like America, but of 

 the Countess Spencer t\ pe, and very large flowers, generally four 

 on a stem. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 40 cts., Xlh. $1.50, lb. $5. 



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

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., /ilb. $1, lb. S3. 



BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. Pale rosy standard; white 

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



BEATRICE SPENCER. The ground is white, tinted with soft 

 pink and buff on the standard, while each wing has a blotch of 

 ijrighter pink near the base. One of the most delicate and dainty 

 varieties. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., ii\h. $1, lb. S3. 



CAPTAIN OF THE BLDES SPENCER. Standard purple, 

 wings bright blue. .A l)right, striking variety, and decidedly new 

 in the Spencers. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25c., oz. 35c., 341b. $1, lb. S3- 



COUNTESS SPENCER. Bright, clear pink, showing a little 

 (Keper at the edge. The form is open and the margins of the 

 petals are wavy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., iilb. 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 quickly changes to white 

 with a pink edge, more defined at the back, making a most charm- 

 ing contrast and (juite 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. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., J^lb. $1.50, lb. $5. 



ETTA DYKE SPENCER. Pure White Spencer. Large bold 

 flower. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., J^lb. Si-75- 



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

 tle tint of purple, pt-rhaps a little more than the original Flora 

 Norton. I'kl. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^^Ib. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



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., Klb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



GAIETY SPENCER. Strioed with rosy magenta. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 

 pklb. 25 els , (iz. 35 cts., '/i\h. $1, lb. S3. 



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

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

 Wolverhampton; 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. Moth for exhibition and decorative purposes it is good, 

 also stands the s\in perfectly. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1, oz. $2. 



JU ANITA SPENCER. White striped with lavender. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., K'b. $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 iK to 2 inches across by 

 ili inches deep; the wings are J% inches wide by inches long. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. S'l lb. S3. 



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

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

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

 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., %\h. $1, lb. S3. 



MRS. WALTER WRIGHT SPENCER. A magnificent rosy 

 mauve. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., K lb. Si. 'b. S3. 



MRS. ROUTZAHN SPENCER. This variety can be described 

 as Florence Morse Spencer on primrose ground. The blending 

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

 edge. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts., oz. 35 cts., ii\h. $1, lb. S3- 



MRS. SANKEY SPENCER. Any one familiar with the old 

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

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

 cts., oz. 35 els., /41b. Si. 'b. S3- 



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 58.) Pkt. 15 cts., oz. so cts., 

 li\h. Si. 50, lb. S5- 



OTHELLO SPENCER. This beautiful new Sweet Pea of the true 



Spencer type will nppe.il to those having a preference for the 

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

 oz. 40 cts., J^lb. Si.25, lb. S4- 



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 grow'ers say it loses color when cut. but 

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

 Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50'cts., Klb. Si-50, lb. $s- 



PRIMROSE SPENCER. The color is a pronounced primrose or 

 creamy \ ellow throughout both standard and wings. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Jilb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 



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 and garden variety. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts., oz.$i. 



QUEEN ALEXANDRA SPENCER. This is the Spencer type 

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

 crimson-scarlets, be.iutifullv curved and fluted. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 

 30 cts., Vtlh. S1.50, lb. S5- 



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. Both stan- 

 dard and wings are w'avv, fluffy, and it is very seldom one finds a 

 stem with less than four blossoms ; delicate and beautiful. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 



RUBY SPENCER. This may be best described as an improved 

 Saint George, or more (;f a self, the wings being almost the same 

 color as the standard ; will be the best of this class. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2. 



SATIN QUEEN SPENCER. Deep primrose with pink finish. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. Si. lb. $3- 



