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Pink — Continued 
A delicate pink selection, softest-tinted of its class; not a large 
flower, but finely formed. As the flowers age, they fade to an 
almost pure white. 
Closely allied and of equal worth; color rich, yet delicate blush 
. pink, blending with faintest lilac, barely noticeable in the latter 
variety. Of good size and improved hooded form. Stems 
slender and of good length, generally bearing three flowers, and 
prolific. 
Foremost among the varieties having explanate standards. 
Possesses better substance and color, also larger size than Airs. 
Gladstone. Bears two-flowered stems oftener than three; a 
vigorous grower and free bloomer. 
In its prime a delicate, rose-pink, of fair size; standard nearly 
round and explanate, with prominent suture, slightly deeper in 
tint, running down its center; stems long and slender, usually 
three-flowered and well arranged. Slightly marred in California 
by our hot sun, which sometimes impairs substance as season 
advances; while, on the other hand, a few days of cold weather 
induce increased blooming. 
Smaller flowered than Mrs. Gladstone, shading between it 
and Peach Blossom, both of which are its superior. Sunburns in 
midsummer. 
Rose 
Color a rare tint of delicate rose; standards large and well 
formed, the silken, thread like lacing adding to its elegance. 
Produces long stems, usually three- (sometimes four-) flowered; 
a good grower. Unfortunately, its delicate color suffers under a 
hot sun, but a slight protection at noonday may partly overcome 
this fault. 
A fit companion to Lady Penzance, possessing all its good 
qualities, and, in addition, holding its color better, which is rich 
rose, retained unfadingly throughout the season. Standards 
hooded in such manner as to give apex a more pointed appearance 
than in Lady Penzance. 
* 1898 Introductions. 
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