Cannells’ Floral Guide, 1904. 
BEN:eE-A very large variety, perfect in form, and of a colour altno.st inijiossibla to 
describe, being a lovely blending of lilac, manve, and pink ; the ])etals are of medium width, well 
reflexing except just at the tips, which incurve .slightly; an ex(|iiisile variety. I’lants in Sjjring. 
ti.v. each ; two for 10*. 
RED BARELAIT (Bryant) — This is a reddish terra-cotia with nearly white reverse. 
Mr. IJryant describes this as a Red Barklay, and, although a seedling, it is almost an exact counter- 
part, 'except colour, lx. iUl. 
SODV. DE MDME. BTTRON -Deep camirj-vellow sjiort from Miss Khie FuUon 
{Princess AUce. dc Monaco). This wa« awarded a F.(\C. wjtli felicitations at the Paris 
Horticultaral Societ/ in October, 1903, and we have been fortunate in securing the stock. This 
will be one of the grandest and most welcome sports ever obtained,, and as it is shy in giving 
cuttings we cannot guarantee delivery before March 1st. 10.v. 6^/. 
SUNRISE— Much in the way of Smsaiion, but the colour is b*‘igbtcr, flower deeper in 
form, and petals of better substance ; one. of the most promising. Crown bud. ().v. 
THE PEARL— Pearly white, later blooms striped rosy lilac; a very full flower of 
large size ; a variety of easy culture and .suitable to beginners. Best h>r show purposes on natural 
second crown, but comes good on any bud. 6.s\ each : three f>»r 15,'f, 
VALERIE GREENHAM Briglit pink ; very large and long petals. First crown 
bud. 7.V. Gd. 
WINIFRED, COUNTESS OP ARRAN An immense flower of perfect form 
and massive build, petals long, drooping, and twisting; colour a distinct shade of rosy ]>ink. Plants 
in siiring. 
YELLOW PETIT AMIE — Tins is a yellow s^wnt from Souvenir de Petit Amie. 
same in every other way. 6 a*. 
NEW DECORATIVE AND MARKET VARIETIES. 
ALLMAN’S YELLOW — Tliis is one of the most free flowering Chry.santhemums 
ever raised ; with light trusses of beautiful clear yellow flowers on stiff wiry footstalks; charming 
for small vases or any light decoration, especially dinner tables. Strongly recommended to all 
florists and others rci|niring qnantilies of ent flowers. Plants, l.«. each ; cuttings, 
I WEEKS’ CRIMSON — This variety will supply a long-felt want for a brilliant 
crimson for late work; the plant is dwarf and very free flowering; the blooms are jiroduced on 
very stiff footstalks, and can be had in flower from the middle of December till the end of January; 
has been greatly admired by all engaged in the trade who have seen it. Sjiecial quotations for large 
quantities. Plants end of March, hs. fid. 
NEW INCURVED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. 
BUTTERCUP— A fine incurved with broad florets and good form; a telling and 
desirable flower of a clear rich buttercup yellow without any shading, (is. each ; three for 16s. 
PALSTAFF — Coppery-rose, shaded crimson, with a bronze reverse. A true incurved 
of perfect form; an easy doer, the large globular flowers being produced on a plant of dwarf habit. 
Crown bud. f>v. 
INVICTA — A fine bold flower of perfect form : petals of good substance, well incurv- 
ing. making a deep solid exhibition variety; colour pure white, shaded soft blush pink. Plants 
in spring, fis. each ; two for 10s. 
MISS A. DIGHTON— A beautiful broad*})etalled deep cream. ncedR no dressing 
and was awarded a F.C.C. at the N.C.S., where it was exhibited by Mr. W. iliggs; it also 
received a at the Scottish Horticultural Society at Edinburgh. This is from the same 
raiser as Nellie Soulham. Stop early in April. Second crown. (».s-. 
MISS VIOLET — White, flushed with pink ; a very pretty flower of the largest 
size, has fairly broad florets which incurve naturally and require very little dressing. Stop early 
in April and secure second crown, but not first crown by any means. 6s. 
MRS BARNARD HANKEY — Mahogany bronze: the make and size of tiiis 
is almost exactly the same us C. H. Curds. This was awarded a F.C.C. by the N.C.S. to Mr. W. 
Higgs, where it was exhibited in his vases, also distinct incurveds; it was also awarded a F. 
at Edinburgh by the Scottish Horticultural Society. Second crown. 7.«. Gd. 
MRS. J. B. BRYCE — Certainly the largest and best pure white in this section ; it is 
large and of good form and of very easy culture, requiring but little dressing. Slop early in April. 
Terminal bud only. Is. Gd 
F. C. BROCK — Deep bronze ; although this was catalogued as a reflexed last season, 
it has proved a beautifully broad petalled incurved of the largest size. First crown, or stop early 
in March for .second crown. Best grown four on a plant. Stock limited. 2s. Gd. cacli. 
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