Description. 100 
Leading Lady (C. & G.) A superbly beautiful 
early giant Leedsii of large size. Much over- 
lapping broad segments, firmly set, 1J inches 
wide. Crown of exquisite shape and noble 
proportions, opening pale citron fading to a 
warm cream, very much expanded, neatly 
frilled and indented. Whole flower 3} inches 
across, depth of crown 1| inches, and width 
H inches. Height IS inches — 
Lemon star (Copeland) This remarkable 
shapely flower was exhibited in the class for 
single blooms of Medio-Coronati with white 
perianths, at the 1907 Birmingham Show, by 
the raiser, W. F. M. Copeland, Esq. Out of 
nineteen exhibits Lemon Star was placed 
second to Mr. Crosfield’s Empire, beating both 
Pilgrim and White Queen. The flower is of 
large size, with broad lemon white segments, 
very flat and overlapping, and large open 
lemon yellow cup that fades with age. Ex- 
tremely lasting and keeps its form wonderfully. 
An excellent grower and seeds. Second Prize 
Cartwright Cup, Birmingham, 1909. A.M., 
Truro, 1911. M.S — 
Libra. (Copeland) A fine shapely Giant Leedsii, 
raised from Minnie Hume (seed) and Mme. de 
Graaff. Broad overlapping ivory white perianth. 
Large light yellow crown, spreading at end and 
frilled. A flower of great substance. Seeds 
freely. M.S. 3 for 21/- — 
Longfellow (Copeland) A flower that was 
greatly admired in our First Prize group of SO 
distinct varieties, Birmingham, 1910. Broad, 
long, overlapping segments of deep ivory ; ex- 
panded short trumpet of bright yellow. A 
telling exhibition flower and good seeder. M.S. — 
Long Tom A cross between M. Hume and 
Grandee. Broad white perianth, flat and over- 
lapping. Very long, cylindrical, light yellow 
trumpet. Habit of Grandee. Most distinct. 
First Prize as a Short Trumpet, Birmingham, 
1911. M.S. ... — 
Lord Kitchener (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse) A 
glorious flower, of the most perfect quality, 
raised from Weardale x Moonbeam. Very 
broad, flat, pure white perianth of superb sub- 
stance. Very large crown of a delicate pale 
lemon primrose, well open at mouth and 
elegantly crinkled at brim. A.M., R.H.S., 
1905. M.S 
doz. ea. 
- 42/- 
— 63/- 
— 7/6 
- SI- 
24/- 2/6 
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