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CARTERS’ NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES FOR 1901. 
CALCEOLARIA, CARTERS’ “NEW PIGMY.” 7 See also page ~jg ) An exquisite miniature variety; universally admired at the 
1 'kmple Show of the Horticultural Society, and declared to be a Perfect Gf.m It will be a favourite for table decoration as well 
as a valuable addition to the conservatory. 
No. 1287. In sealed packets, price 2s. 6d. and 5s. each. 
BEGONIA, “DOUBLE FRINGED” (See also page 77 ) A new introduction of great novelty and brauty, and if well cultivated 
will produce a charming effect. 
No. 1286. In sealed packets, price 5s. each. 
CYCLAMEN, “BUTTERFLY” (PAPiLIO). (See also page 88.) One of the most striking novelties of recent years among florists 
flowers ; the formal bearing of tire older kinds is replaced by a graceful habit, and the colours are surprisingly varied and beautiful; the 
petals are broad at the top with the edges finely curled or waved. This novelty has taken the highest prize wherever exhibited, and will 
prove of intense interest to Cyclamen lovers. 
No. 1294. In sealed packets (10 seeds), price 2s. 6d. each. 
HEARTSEASE (PANSY), “GIANT CURLED.” (See also page gg ) A new type of these great favourites, distinguished from 
all other kinds by an original form of flower, every petal being conspicuously undulated and curled, and the blossoms are of magnificent 
proportions. It is a lovely addition to our garden delights, and will probably lead to many changes in popular admiration. 
No. 1267. In sealed packets, price is. and 2s. 6d. each. 
ASTER, “SINGLE COMET.” (See also page 76.) A gratifying curiosity to lovers of single fluwers. The petals are long, spatulate, 
and graceful. About four inches in diameter; height, 1 foot. 
No. 1284. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
ASTER, “CONQUEROR.” This Aster deserves its name from its being the best perfectly-formed variety to come into early bloom, 
about the end of June; its general growth and blossom proves it to belong to the triumph section of incurved varieties; colour dark 
scarlet. Height, r foot. Will make a first-class early-flowering pot plant. 
No. 1306. In sealed packets, price 2s. 6d. each. 
ASTER, “FLYING SCUD.” (See also page 74.) This is the earliest variety of the Comet type ; well formed, reflexed petals, beautiful 
pure snow white. Height about 15 inches. 
No. 1307. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. Handsome new Annual from South-West Africa. Foliage tomentose on both surfaces, oblng and toothed 
like other Arctotis ; the flowers are carried on long stems well above the foliage, large and showy, 2J to 3 inches in diameter; the ray 
florets are pure white with a central disc of pale lilac ; a free and continuous bloomer. Will probably become a permanent addition to 
our mixed borders. Height, 2 feet. 
No. 1308. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
AGERATUM, “VICTORIA LOUISE.” New dwarf compact, 4 inches high. A speciality for edging or bedding ; colour delicate 
light blue with white centre; faultless shape and gently fragrant; good pot plant. 
No. 1311. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA, DOUBLE. A remarkable variation retaining the distinctive long spurs of the single varieties with 
added centre petals ; colour golden yellow. 
No. 1309. In sealed packets, price is. each. 
ANTIRRHINUM, “SUNLIGHT.” Ad warf, golden-leaved To?n Thumb variety. Height and width of plant foliage, 5 inches; colour 
bright gold, equalling the best Golden Feather. Blossoms about 7 inches high ; rosy white, spotted and striped with carmine; the greater 
proportion come true from seed. 
No. 1310. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
BEGONIA HYBRIDA CRISTATA. A peculiar novelty with grand flowers, furnished with a graceful crest by the elongation and 
fimbriation of the stamens ; 70 per cent, true from seed. 
No. 1312. In sealed packets, price 2s. 6d. and 5s. each. 
CINERARIA HYBRIDA, “ IXION.” A singularly beautiful variation ; the form of the blossom closely resembles that of the 
Cactus Dahlia D. Juare?i. Will be found very useful in bouquets and wreaths, and its eccentric character will make it a favourite. 
Colour various. 
No. 1313. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM, “PRINCESS HENRY.” This hardy perennial is an improvement on all the other varieties 
in its habit. Height, t8 inches, flowers 4 inches in diameter; pure white; profuse bloomer; excellent lor cutting. 
No. 1314. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each 
SWEET PEA, “MONT BLANC.” The earliest flowering variety yet produced, being in bloom a fortnight before any other. It 
has a fine bold pure white blossom with expansive standards ; dwarfer in habit than older varieties, with flowers well thrown out from its 
foliage thereby much in. reasing the general effect, and facilitaitng the operation of cutting for bouquets, &c. 
No. 1326. In sealed packets, price is. 6d. each. 
CARTERS', 237, 238 & 97, HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON —1901. 
