Cannells’ Floral Guide. 1909. 
MALMAISON 
ALBION — A very pleasing dark salmon ; 
dwarf habit. Is. 6rf. 
BALDWIN — Clear rose-pink ; distinct, 
is. Gi 
CALYPSO — Large full flower, of good form, 
and of a distinct pale rose tint. Is. 
FLOKIZBL — Distinct beautiful rose, a new 
shade ; fine shaped petals. Is. 
HOBACB HUTCHINSON — Bright glowing 
scarlet ; marvellous colour ; robust. Is.'^Gif. 
lOLANTHE — Very bright rose; exquisite 
flower ; perfect form. l.s. 
KINO OSCAR — Bright crimson ; bold flower, 
is. 
^ADT O-RIMSTON — Blush-pink, beauti- 
fully marked bright rose; large and of good 
form ; sweet scented. Is. Gcf. 
LAD Y ROSE — Fine bright rose ; enormous 
petals ; gigantic flowers. Is. Gcf. 
LADY JANE SEYMOUR — l*ale pinkish 
blush ; large. Is. Gcf. 
LORD WELBY — Very distinct and attrac- 
tive; rich dark crimson. Award of Merit. Is. 
MARGOT — Distinct bright rose ; beautiful 
formed flowers. Award of Merit. Is. 
MARY MEASURES — Rich dark crimson ; 
distinct and handsome. Is. Gcf. 
MERCIA — A distinct salmon ; fine form and 
good habit. Is. 
MONK — Handsome; of large size ; delicious 
salmon tint. Is. 
MRS. DE SATOE — Bright scarlet ; keeps 
its colour. Award of Merit. Is. Gcf. 
CARNATIONS. 
MRS. EVERARD HAMBRO— Has large 
massive flowers of fine form and a deep carmine ■ 
rose colour. Is. 
MRS. MARTIN SMITH — Enormous blooms 
of bright rose-pink ; handsome. Award of 
Merit. 2s. Gcf. 
MRS. TRELAWNY — Dark salmon ; a grandly 
formed flower. Is. 
NELL QWYNNE — Pure white ; vigorous 
habit ; large and handsome. 2s. Gcf. 
PRIME MINISTER— Very bright, scarlet ; 
sweet scented ; vigorous; good. Is. 
PRINCESS MAY — Of large size; handsome 
form ; rich salmon-rose. Is. Gcf. 
SIR CHAS. EREEMANTLE— Rich deep 
rosy pink ; large and of good form. is. 
SIR EVELYN WOOD — Salmon-pink, 
striped deeper ; handsome. Is. Gcf. 
SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON— 
Blush-white ; large and full. Is. 
SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON— Pink, 
similar in every respect to the above except in 
colour, is. 
SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON,PRIN- 
CESS OF WALES — Rose-pink ; a very pleasing 
colour, i s. 
THE CHURCHWARDEN— Very large and 
full ; the flowers of a bright crimson-scarlet 
colour. I s. 
THORA — Blush, changing to pure white ; 
the finest white Malmaisou. Is. 
TRUMPETER — Very large, dark scarlet 
sweet scented ; robust habit. l.s. Gcf. 
NEW BORDER CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES, 
These varieties are the best of recent introductions by the most noted raisers, 
highest quality, and many are the best in their respective classes. 
All are of the 
ALDEBORAN — targe well-formed blooms; 
very fine and distinct, beautiful clear yellow, 
margined with rosy-scarlet. Is. Gcf. 
ALEXANDRA — Bright yellow ground 
fancy ; very heavily edged with bright red and 
maroon ; large and very attractive. Is. Gcf. 
ALMONER — A large yellow self ; splendidly 
formed petals ; one of the best. Is. 
AMPHION — Large and finely formed flowers 
of a clear yellow colour, heavily margined with 
deep rose red. 1.'. Gci. 
ARGOSY — A superb yellow ground ; florvers 
of the largest size, well-formed, margins show a 
well-delined line of rich scarlet. l,s. 
ARTISAN — Amber-yellow ground, with 
light red edge. Is. 
CHARLES MARTEL — A distinct and 
handsome fancy ; whitish ground, heavily 
margined and striped with scarlet. Is. Gcf. 
CHILDE HAROLD — The flowers of this 
yellow ground Picotee are of the most elegant 
form, and the margin of deep rose is perfect. , 
First Class Certificate whenever e.xhibited. Is. 
COPPERHEAD — Well formed, self colour, ' 
very dark apricot; large. Is. Gcf. 
DON JUAN — Large buff ground, curiously- 
flaked and streaked with reddish j>urple. Is. 
DUCHESS OF ROXBURGH— Soft yellow, 
beautifully marked with rose and lavender. Is. 
ERASMUS — A choice yellow ground Picotee, 
deep yellow, excellent in form, the petals marked 
with a narrow crimson margin. Is. 
EVELYN — A large and finely formed yellow 
ground Picotee ; it is very distinct in charactei . 
Is. 
FREDEGONDE — A handsome self-coloured 
variety, with large well-formed flowers of a 
decided rose colour. 1,'-. 
GASTON DE FOIX — Beautiful amber 
colour so much desiderated in the Carnation. 
Is. 
GERTRUDE — A grand yellow ground 
Picotee of the largest size, and the flowers of 
admirable form ; petals broad and shcli-like, 
with a distinct and heavy- margin of bright rose. 
First Class Certificate, N.C. and P.S. Is. 
GIL POLO— A splendid crimson self of 
large size and handsome form ; the best. Is. 
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