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Division IV. Lccdsii. 
Distinguishing Character:— Perianth white, and Cup or Crown white, 
cream or pale citron, sometimes tinged with pink or apricot ; 
embracing all dimensions as found in the Incomparabilis and 
Barrii groups (Divisions II. and III.). 
DESCRIPTION. 
Amazon (Smith) A remarkably handsome flower of fine 
form and great substance, perianth pure white, cup 
canary, a strong grower and free bloomer. M.S. 
3 for 4/3 
Argosy ( Engleheart ) A very beautiful giant Leedsii of Lord 
Kitchener type, but taller and a stronger grower. Over- 
lapping, broad, pointed, ivory-white segments, 1 inch 
across. Long expanded crown, !£ inches deep and 1$ 
inches wide, very finely fringed and crinkled at edge. 
Opens light lemon and fades to creamy white. Flower 
4 inches across ; height 16 inches. Raised from Florence 
X Poeticus. E. 
Ariadne (Engleheart ) One of the most exquisite flowers in 
this section. Perianth white, very large, wide, saucer- 
shaped cup of ivory white, prettily frilled at margin. 
Very lasting and a quick increases Will not seed but 
is a grand pollen flower. A.M., R.H.S., 1905. E. ... 
Chrlstalla (C. &• G.) An exquisite Minnie Hume seedling 
of much character. Broad, substantial overlapping 
lemon-white segments ; long fluted trumpet of palest 
primrose, beautifully fringed at mouth. M.S. 
Citron (Engleheart ) An exquisite variety with loose creamy 
white segments and a long crown of apricot-citron 
colour. Sweet scented. Splendid under glass. M.S. ... 
Dewdrop (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse ) A most lovely and distinct 
flower. Fine pure white perianth, broad and overlapping. 
Globular cup tinged delicate apricot-red, with deeper 
coloured edges. A.M. R.H.S. M.S 
Diana A noble flower, very large and bold, perianth creamy 
white, flat and round ; the very large flattened disc-like 
eye is of pale cowslip yellow. A. M. , R.H.S. , 1900. M.S. 
Duchess of Westminster A most refined and graceful variety, 
with glaucous blue green foliage. Very fine pure white 
spreading perianth, long cup of pale canary-yellow, 
edged orange on opening, the whole passing to pure 
white. A well-formed star-like flower of erect habit. 
F.C.C., R.H.S. M.S. 
Empire (Cros field ) This remarkable flower was first exhibited 
at Birmingham, in 1907, where it created a sensation and 
won First Prize for the best Leedsii, after being open for 
17 days. It is easily the finest and most beautiful giant 
Leedsii yet raised, and is of extraordinary substance 
and great refinement. A capital grower (Princess Marv 
x White Ajax). M.S. 
100 doz. ea. 
— 16 /- 1/6 
- - 42/- 
— 4/- 5d. 
— — 10/6 
— 3/6 4d. 
— — 6/6 
— 2/6 3d. 
— ,£16 0 0 
See Special Collection Leedsii Daffodils on page 62. 
