ft. dkqriell &: 0uiJe. 
^ and to n^ke it perfectly clear we have only to refer to Mr, jMeasefs remarkable 
success with Chrysaiitheinuins in the greatest contests both north and south for the 
long run of nearly 20 years. During this time we have, we believe, ev'ery vear 
received and fulfilled an open order saying— “ Plnclosed cheque. Send me your 
selection of the best. The result is, these have assisted year by year in winning 
numeious trophies and the two Grold Medals and .£30 — the greate.st coveted 
honour.s at the great National Jubilee Show —therefore he stands in the dignified 
position to-day of being champion of the champions, and we are delighted at his 
great and well-deserved success, for it goes far in confirming the high merit and value 
of our own seedlings, and tlx; careful selecting from other raisers’ varieties whieli we 
exercise. It should be borne in mind Pride of Madford, Ausiralie, and Oixana are 
Australian-raised seedlings, and are the best yet introduced from that part of the 
world. What is in evidence is that our own raised seedlings have a distinct dwarf 
habit with flowers of groat size, depth, and broad florets, attractive build, and 
possessing a beauty not so strongly developed in other varieties. We now 
introduce the following, feeling confident that they will carry those who grow them 
to victory, and that gold medals will follow wherever they are grown and exhibited. 
Our yearly increase in the sale of both plants and cuttings arises certainly from 
the fact that all varieties (1,400) are planted out and grown in open, pure country 
field.s, cut down early — not allowed to flower — large clumps removed and replanted 
near the glass and light ; stock from these are perfect, and the secret why all those 
u e supply carry success wherever they go ; striking easily, grou ing quickly, :uid 
producing larger flowers, and brighter colours. 
We cordially invite all to 
the oldest, finest, and best-kept collection in the world. 
If aoy varieties worth urowinfi are omitted from this Catalogue, please sag, and ij waatei 
they shall be immediately obtained and supplied. 
NEW VARIETIES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, 1897. 
WITH RAISERS’ DESCRIPTIONS. 
1046. ADA BIRCH (small single)— Eight soft pink, with white zoncj wonderfully free and 
very dwart bushy habit ; very similar to Nora in every way, but of lighter shale. 2 ft. 2s. 
^^1047. ADA foster (large single)— Deep bronze and yellow, a lovely shade. 44 ft. Plant*, 
1048. AONES PAYNE (small single)— Yellowish terra-cotta, pure single. 44 ft. 2s. 
1019. ANNIE BUTTERS (large single)— Deep canary yellow; should not'be taken on the 
early bud, as it is best in sprays. ft. 2s. 
1050. A. J. BALFOUR (Jap. Inc.) -This is quite a novel shade, and will make a mort 
attractive flower ; the colour is a muslin rose-pink, blooms of good size and substance, with bromi 
petals ; good habit. 4 to 5 ft. Crown bud. Plants, 7s. 6d. 
.105 L BEAUTIFUL STAR (small single) — Beautiful golden amber, reminder of a brintff 
glittering star. 3 ft. 2s. >6“ 
?Aro‘ rice (sill ill single)— Deep scarlet, pure single; bushy habit. 2.4 ft. 2 s. 
lor I fringe (large single) — Rosy buff, shaded cream ; good shaped floiier. 34 ft. 2s. 
10o4 C. A. OWEN (Jap. Inc.) -Seedling from A’oit. Oueii ; a maasive bloom with broad 
hooked petals ; colour a rich golden bronze outside, deep yellow inside of petals; full exhibition 
size. Crown bud. Awarded First-Class Certificate. Planls, 7s. 6d. 
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