U’e were awarded the onUj 
(iold Medal 
There are many we 
have seen and examined 
minutely — nearly every 
one that will be sent out 
— some are good, and 
perhaps half-a-dozen will 
become standard kinds. 
The following wise remarks 
are evidently the result of long 
and close experience 
Wt were awarded the only 
. . dotd Medal 
jvr an Ilonorary Exhibit in 1805. 
Mr. Molyneux, lecturing on Chrysanthemums at Beckenham, said — “He warned beginners as to 
their selection of varieties, especially new ones, and new firms recommending so many fresh kinds 
that we never hear of afterwards. All should he on the alert, choosing those who are careful in 
selection and in supplying meritorious varieties.” 
I have frequently heard Mr. Shea make the same remarks ; nevertheless, there is such a rivalry 
amongst the trade, that amateur raisers often ask as much as j£50 for a new kind. This we feel is 
far too high, and must ultimately end like the Australian banks, so we are content with our own 
raising, purchasing others by the dozen or fifty from the trade, which wo do perhaps- more than 
any other firm. Wo send out what we feel certain will become favourites, such ns £. Molyneux; 
Avalanche, and SunJIower, and we never grow them to an enormous size, but fairly, three flowers on 
a plant, and all must be short, thick-set habit, and bloom coming easily, it not they are thrown 
^way. Several who have bought at high prices wi.«li they could afford to adopt this plan. 
CALVAT’S NOVELTIES OF 1896. 
869. BARON AD. DE ROTHSCHILD(Jap.) — Immeneepurocieamy white, withlongpetals. 
870. BELLE DES GORDES (Inc. Jap. )— Brilliant rosy red. 
871. CALVATS AUSTRALIAN GOLD (Jap.) — Enormous clear canary yellow! I'irst- 
Class Certificate, N.(\S. Is, Gd. 
872. CAPT. L. CHAURil (luc. Jap.)— Yellow chamois. 
873. DOCTEUR DUVIARD (Inc. Jap.) — Lilac, with paler reverse. 
874. FLEUR GRENOBLOISE (Jap. )* t— L arge fiower, silvery white, tinted lilac. 
875. LE CHARTREUX (Jap.) — Immense fiower, mauve with paler reverse, petals tipped 
yellow. 
876. L'EMINDRA — Creamy white, long florets. 
877. MADAME ESCHENAUER (Inc. Jap.)— In way of Mrs. C. H. P<njue Mac with 
silver reverse. 
878. MADAME GUSTAVE HENRY (Inc. »Jap.) — Pure white, very strong grower. Award 
of Merit, R. n. S. ; First-Class Certificate, N.C.S. 2.*?. 
879. MADAME J. CHAUR!6 — Crimson red, wiih golden reverse. 
880. MADAME J. BERNARD — Golden yellow, long petals. 
881. MADAME J. SMEERS — l^ure white, rather early. 
882. MADAME L. BOURGETTE (Jap.) — Enormous brilliant rose colour, vigoron.s grower, 
883. MADAME MAILFAIT (Inc. variety) — Dark violet, paler reverse. 
684. MADAME MEEUS DE PROLI —Large Japanese of the pure.'-t white, very Ion.' petals. 
885. MADAME R. GRENIER (Inc. Jap.) — Pure white, petals extremely large. 
886. MRS. J. LEWIS (Kef. Jap.) — Pure white, very early. First-Class Certificate, 
Award of Merit, R.H.S. 2s. . ' 
887. MA PERFECTION (Inc. Jap.) — Pure white, very dwarf grower. F.C.C. 2.vi 
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