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DESCRIPTION. 
Moonbeam (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse) Hon. Mrs. Barton (seed) 
x Poet recurvus For perfection of form this stands unrivalled 
among Leedsii varieties. It is a very perfect pure white flower, 
the petals beautifully formed and overlapping, of great substance 
and durability ; exquisite short ivory white cup. A good seed or 
pollen parent. First Prize as Leedsii, Birmingham, 1912.. FCC 
R.H.S. V.L. ... ... ... ... ' 
Mountain WlaJd (Smith) We do not know of any more exquisite 
variety for planting on rock work than this charming Leedsii, with 
its graceful, nodding flowers of the purest white; overlapping, 
slightly curled petals, and small crinkled cup. Height 10 inches. 
Grand in pans. M.S. 
Nemesis (Copeland, 1911) A very striking giant Leedsii, 4 inches 
across. Huge, expanded, short, light yellow crown, lj inches long, 
2J inches wide, with extraordinary deep frill at edge. Ivory white, 
well-overlapping segments, l£ inches broad. (M. Humex Weardale)' 
A.M., Truro, 1912. Seeds. M.S. 
North Pole (1913) Minnie Hume x Lady M. Boscawen. A grand 
garden plant and for this purpose one of the best in our collection. 
Very large flowers with white petals of Minnie Hume character, 
and much expanded lemon yellow cup. A strong grower producing 
stems of great length. M.S. 
Olivia. A particularly beautiful and refined Leedsii of good size and 
perfect shape. Pure white perianth 3£ inches across, of pointed 
overlapping segments ; crown opening pale citron colour and 
passing to creamy white, with an exquisite fringe of ivory at the 
mouth. Second Prize, Birmingham, 1912. V L. ... 
Patrician ( Crosfield , 1912) A grand addition to the popular Giant 
Leedsii and the earliest to come into flower. Bold, flat, substantial, 
creamy white perianth ; short, well formed trumpet of pale sulphur,' 
1 £ inches deep and l£ inches broad. Whole flower 4 inches across,’ 
and exceedingly well formed throughout 
Penguin Long white pointed segments, with pale lemon at base; 
straight crown of pale lemon, 1 inch in length, prettily frilled at 
mouth. A tall and strong grower. L. 
Phyllis (Englcheart) Perianth large and pure white, straight cup 
of a beautiful citron-buff colour with frilled brim. A most flori- 
ferous variety. L. ... 
Rockabelle (Brodie of Brodie, 1914.) Ornatus x W. P. Milner. 
A delightful plant for the rockery with pure white petals and a 
short crown of an exquisite shade of citron. A dwarf grower of 
drooping habit. M.S. 
Sailor A most distinct flower raised from M. Hume x Incompara- 
bilis. Very large, broad, long, glistening white segments, well 
overlapping. Huge crown, £ inch deep, much expanded, frilled 
and crinkled. Whole flower over 4 inches across, stem 21 inches 
high. A very strong grower. E. 
Sant’ ilario ( Copeland , 1914) A seedling from Albatross, remark¬ 
able for its great substance and durability. Flat, pure white petals, 
oval and overlapping. Flattish crown prettily crinkled, of pale 
ivory tint edged with a curious orange buff. A flower of perfect 
form, strongly recommended for exhibition. Included in our 
winning 50, Birmingham, 1914. L. ... ... 3 for 27/6 
Southern Gem (P. D. Williams) A most attractive flower. 
Broad white perianth, segments l£ inches across, ove»lapping and 
pointed. Cup soft pale lemon, lj inches across, prettily frilled. 
Flower 4 inches across. A very useful variety for exhibition. A.M., 
R.H.S., 1914, as a garden plant. ... ... 3 for 11/- — 
doz. each 
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6/- 3d. 
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Sant' Ilario —One of the best novelties of the year. 
