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SUN GLOW—(Introduced by us, 1919). A bright yellow of the Major Bon- 
naffon type producing a high percentage of perfect blooms 8 inches in diameter. 
Select buds August and onward. Matures about October 20. Height, three and 
one-half feet. Still one of the best early yellows. 
We can supply the following at the price quoted below: Chas. Rager, Golden 
Glow, Golden Queen, October Frost, and Woolf’s Pink. 
Plants from 2*4 inch pots: $0.15 each, $1.00 per ten, $7.50 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
MID-SEASON 
Those varieties which reach maturity between October 25 and November 10 
are considered mid-season. 
In giving the height of mid-season varieties we have based our estimate on 
good, strong plants benched June 15. 
In favorable seasons some of the varieties will perfect blooms a few days 
before November 1, but as climatic conditions have much to do with the flowering 
season, the dates given must not be considered infallible. 
The varieties fully described, herewith, are those which have been in greatest 
demand the past three years, hence we consider them the best of this section. 
BETSY ROSS—(Introduced by us, 1918). Its perfect incurved form and 
sturdy, upright growth are qualities most essential. It produces a very high 
percentage of perfect blooms regardless of the date of planting. Color, pure 
white. Will produce blooms 7 inches in diameter. Date of bud, August 25. 
Height, four feet from June planting. Matures about November 5. 
CHARLES W. JOHNSON—(Introduced by us, 1931)—An exceedingly perfect 
incurved white of strong growth and good foliage. Flowers 6Y 2 inches in diameter 
and depth. We consider this a great improvement over Betsy Ross, which it resem¬ 
bles, as it matures at the same period, about October 25, with no imperfect flowers. 
Height, four and one-half feet. Select bud about September 10. 
FLOYD GIBBONS—(Introduced by us, 1931). Very distinct and unusual in 
color. The outer edge of the upper surface of the petals is rose pink while the 
center of the petal is cream color and the reverse or lower surface is a light buff. 
Is of a high rounded, incurved form; has beautiful foliage and is of dwarf growth, 
about three and one-half feet. Flowers 6V 2 inches in diameter by 5 inches in depth. 
Matures about November 8 from buds selected September 15. 
Rose Perfection Tiger Charles W. Johnson 
MONUMENT—A large pure white of incurved form producing blooms 7 inches 
in diameter. Growth strong with sturdy stem. Select bud September 20. Matures 
November 15. Height, four feet. 
ROSE PERFECTION—(Introduced by us, 1920). A seedling from Chieftain 
but is brighter and more constant in color; produces blooms 7 inches in diameter. 
May remain uncut after full maturity without impairing its beauty. An easy 
propagator. Bud about September 10. Height, three feet. Matures first week 
of November. 
