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Large-flowered Red 
Rooted Cuttings: $3-00 per 100, $23-00 per 1000, except where noted 
GOVERNOR GREEN. A very large crimson with the reverse of petals 
old gold. Heavy stem and luxurious foliage with flowers 8 inches in 
diameter. Short, bud Aug. 15, matures Oct. 15- 
GARNET KING. Considered the finest red yet produced, of garnet color 
enhanced by a silken sheen. Form reflexed. 
Short , bud Sept. 20, matures Nov. 20-30. 
GRACE STURGIS. An exhibition type coming into favor as a market va¬ 
riety. During the past three years it has brought higher prices than any 
other variety in the New York market. The flowers are wine red, bor¬ 
dering on amaranth, with silvery reverse. Tall grower but should be 
planted early for full flower. Price, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. 
Tall , bud Aug. 25, matures Nov. 1. 
Large-flowered Pink 
Rooted Cuttings: $3-00 per 100, $25-00 per 1000, except where noted 
LUSTRE. This variety is grown extensively as the earliest large pink. Good 
form and a fine lavender pink color. Short, bud Aug. 25, matures Oct. 8. 
PINK CHIEF. A very good early pink, deeper than Justrite in color and 
recommended to follow Lustre. Tall, terminal bud, matures Oct. 15- 
JUSTRITE. One of the most popular of the early pinks. Globular flower of 
good size on strong stem. May be grown several blooms to a plant with 
good results. Short, terminal bud, matures Oct. 18. 
OCTOBER ROSE. A clear lavender pink of good size and vigorous 
growth, this variety has become a favorite for late October. 
Medium, terminal bud, matures Oct. 20. 
OLD ROSE. A very good shade of deep pink. This is about the only pink 
that comes good when grown under shade. 
Medium, terminal bud, matures early Nov. 
J. W. PRINCE. Of a brighter shade of pink than Chieftain, this variety 
bears flowers up to 7 inches in diameter. 
Short, bud Aug. 30, matures Nov. 1. 
DR. ENGUEHARD. A bright rose pink which comes double from either 
bud. Flowers 6 inches in diameter. 
Medium, bud Sept. 5, matures Nov. 10. 
HELEN FRICK. An old-timer of a most pleasing shade of pink. This va¬ 
riety is again coming in favor and is considered the best for Thanksgiving 
by many growers. Medium, terminal bud, matures Nov. 25- 
DISTINCTION. Another good medium-sized, commercial pink which when 
well grown has been well received. 
Medium, terminal bud, Thanksgiving. 
PINK MISTLETOE. This member of the Mistletoe family is our latest 
flowering pink. It may be had for Christmas by late planting. 
Medium, bud Oct. 1, matures Dec. 
