JOHN N. MAY’S WHOLESALE TRADE LIST. 
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MISS OLIVE MILLER. An exquisite shade of pink; very large, flnely-built 
retlexing- flower; early midseason variety. Cr. B. 5 feet. 
MRS. F. W. VALLIS. An immense crimson flower, with reflexed curling 
florets; one of the most distinct exhibition varieties. 
MRS. H. W. BUCKBEE. A fine, pure white, slightly incurving; at its best 
the last of October. Its fine keeping qualities and pure color should 
gain for this a place among the best commercial varieties. 
MRS. NATHAN SMITH. A pure glistening white of very chaste appear¬ 
ance, producing a finished flower that is perfectly symmetrical without 
the least trace of formality. Every flower comes perfect. 314' feet. 
Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, .$6.00 per 100. 
NELLIE STEVENS. Color, pale carmine-rose, flushed with cinnamon-yel¬ 
low; a large, handsomely built flower, and a sturdy, healthy grower. Cr. 
Midseason. 
ROCKFORD. Incurved j^ellow, of fine form and finish; stem and foliage all 
that could be desired. At its best October 20. A commercial variety 
of great promise. Price, 10c, each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100. 
SAFEGUARD. Color, a lovely shade of blush pink; in size and form equal 
to the best Viviand-Morel, but much easier grown, having a sturdy, 
healthy constitution; will be very valuable as an early reflex. Iji season 
middle of October; either bud; height, 3% feet. 
S. T. WRIGHT. Very large, bold, handsome flower, with broad, thick petals. 
Color, deep velvety crimson, with old gold reverse. Inc.; Cr. B. An 
extra strong, vigorous grower. Midseason. 
SUNBURST. Japanese incurved. A most beautifully formed flower, of a 
striking yellow color. A strong, free and healthy grower. Height, 4 feet. 
Midseason. Take bud last week in Au.gust. 
TOUR BILLON. A French variety of great merit, being absolutely distinct 
from any known sorts; color, orange buff; broad petals, edged with 
crimson; a fine, bold, incurved flower; good, stout stem, wuth dark, 
glossy foliage; either bud; height, 4 feet. Season end of October. 
UNCLE JOHN. The flower, of great depth and solidity, is deep bronze at 
its base, gradually shading until the top is richest yellow. Midseason, 
4 feet. Good stem and foliage. Pine exhibition variety. Price, 10c. 
each, $1.00 per dozen, $5.00 per 100. 
W. A. ETHERINGTON. One of the really good varieties. Clear, soft, shin¬ 
ing pink. 
WHITE MRS. J. R. TRANTER. A pure white sport from Mrs. J. R. Tranter. 
Identical in every respect except color. Fine exhibition variety. Price, 
10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, $5.00 per 100. 
WM. DUCKHAM. An extra large, massive incurved, of a lovely shade of 
mauve pink, without a trace of purple in its composition; a really grand 
flower for either exhibition or commercial purposes, as it is a good, 
healthy grower, and very easily managed. Cr. B. Season October 25 to 
middle of November, and can be held much later, if desired. Price, 16c. 
each, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per 100. 
W. R. CHURCH. An immense flower; color, rosy crimson, shaded ama¬ 
ranth, with bronze shaded reverse; a grand exhibition variety, also a 
good commercial red; habit dwarf, sturdy grower. Second crown; 3% 
feet. Midseason to late. 
