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Mauve (Bluish) — Continued 
Princess May Not as delicate as Celestial, nor as large as Countess of Radvor, 
but holds its color better. Of good substance; medium-sized 
flowers, of more or less hooded form, often bearing four-flowered 
stems, which are of medium length. 
Of shade deeper than the preceding, and inclined to take on a 
reddish or light purple tint on the one hand, while on the other 
its rich mauve fades in streaks, giving it an ashy-striped appear- 
ance, not at all attractive. The past season, however, seems to 
have been especially favorable for choice bloom, since both in 
trial grounds and in general culture the type has been excellent. 
Vigorous ingrowth; a medium free bloomer. 
Mauve (Reddish) 
In size and form like Countess of Radnor, but a distinct pur- 
plish mauve, usually described as a reddish mauve; of good 
substance when carefully grown, and approaches blue as it ages. 
A vigorous grower and good bloomer, usually producing three 
perfect flowers on extra long stems. 
Very similar to the above, but not quite so hooded, and a shade 
deeper, becoming darker with age. One of the longest to con- 
tinue in bloom, and showing no deterioration to the last, though 
in some seasons it has approached Countess of Radnor, from 
which it is evidently a color variation. 
Magenta 
Magenta, very delicately sufl^used with purple; of good size; 
form imperfect; standards shell-shaped, with slightly corrugated 
surface, giving edge an irregular outline. As the season advances, 
the blooms improve in size and sulwtance, adding much to its 
effectiveness. Not a tall grower, but a profuse bloomer, usually 
bearing three (sometimes two) llowers, on long stems. 
Bluish 
(Same as Grand Blue.) This, to our view, nearly approaches 
true blue in general effect. On first opening, it is easily mistaken 
for Wavertey, though it has a more bluish cast, which gradually 
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