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DESCRIPTION. 
Matthew Arnold ( Engleheart) A superb rim-eyed flower of the 
very highest quality. A.M.. R.H.S., 1910, and A.M., Birmingham, 
r 1 r/ • (jar ^ eners Chronicle thus describes the plant :—"The 
finest Poeticus variety we have yet seen, and from the exhibition 
standpoint a great advance upon existing varieties. The flower is 
perfectly circular, of moderate size, the segments of the perianth 
overlaying each other in the most symmetrical manner. The eye or 
crown is one of brilliant and intense colouring ” M.S. 3 for 25/- 
Mlstness Pnue (Engleheart) A very well-made flower with solid 
overlapping petals, 3 very broad and round, three long, almond 
shape. Eye i inch, citron edged rich red, deeper than in Horace. 
Whole flower 3J inches across and of great substance. M.S. 
Muriel (Engleheart) A very distinct and beautiful flower with very 
pure and refined petals, broad and overlapping. Large flat eye, 
green in centre and heavily suffused and edged with deep orange 
Muaidopus (Engleheart) Bred by Mr. Engleheart from Poeticus of 
Linnaeus. A small flower of good form, immense substance and 
great solidity. Petals much overlapping ; eye dark citron lightly 
rimmed with red. The flowers last in excellent condition for three 
weeks on the plant and seem absolutely sun-proof. Seeds freely. V.L. 
Nightingale (Engleheart , 1914). Not a large flower, as it is only 3 
inches across, but extremely valuable on account of its earliness. 
Eye 2 inch, of Horace type, but bolder and more striking. 
Glistening white segments, very thick and of extraordinary round¬ 
ness and symmetry. They are so overlapping that the alternate 
segments meet behind. A first-class exhibition flower. Height 16 
inches. Unanimous, A.M., R.II.S., April 15th, 1914.... 
Goldsmith (Engleheart) A variety that has been immensely 
admired at the Shows. The flower is of medium size, very neat, 
and of the very highest form and quality. The flat, broad, rounded 
petals are very smooth, overlapping and of great texture and 
solidity. The eye is large and flat, centre deep brilliant green, 
surrounded by pale citron and brilliantly edged with bright orange- 
red. V.L. 
Oenatui The best for forcing. M.S. 
Extra large bulbs ... ... 25/- 1000 
Good average bulbs ... ... 18/- 1000 
Recurvus The old May-flowering Pheasant Eye, with reflexing 
petals and margined red eye. Will not force and is of no use in 
pots. V.L. 
Extra selected ... ... ...25/- 1000 
Good average size ... ... ...18/-1000 
Robert Southwell (Engleheart) A perfectly formed flower of 
medium size. Smooth, symmetrical, rounded petals of extreme 
whiteness ; large striking eye, solid bright red throughout. A far 
better flower than Chaucer, being much more brilliant E. 
Rudyard Kipling (Engleheart) A flower of the Recurvus Type, 
and deliciously scented. Large, broad, much overlapping segments, 
exquisitely finished, l£ inches wide. Flat eye of pale chrome-green, 
sharply ribboned dark maroon-red. A very strong grower, tall and 
upright. L. 
100 doz. each 
— — 10/6 
— 5/- 
— — 10 /- 
10/6 1/6 2d 
— — £3 
— — 10/6 
3/6 7d. — 
2/9 5d. — 
3 8 7d. — 
2/9 6d. — 
— 15/- 1/6 
— — 6 /- 
Ruskin (Engleheart) A very large flower with very round, solid, 
much overlapping petals. Eye f inch, much crinkled, canary- 
yellow tinged citron and encircled with a large and deep band of 
dark fiery scarlet. L. ... ... ... ... — — 10/6 
Matthew Arnold— Every exhibitor should grow this. 
