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MRS. HENRY R. REA. Pure white with pointed petals; strong stem and large dark 
green foliage extending well up to the bloom. We believe this new white will 
supersede such varieties as Silver Sheen, Ambassador and other early whites. 
Reserve bud September 1st to secure blooms 7 inches in diameter by October 25th. 
Evening Glow 
Apricot Queen 
Mrs. Henry R. Rea 
YELLOW DECEMBER GLORY. A creamy white sport from December Glory and is 
the same as this very popular late white in other respects. Reserve bud Septem¬ 
ber 30th. Matures December 1st to 10th. 
Plants from 2V4*inch pots: $0.25 each; $2.00 per ten; $15.00 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
Standard Varieties 
EARLY SORTS 
Throughout the catalog we have endeavored to give the 
height of the plants which is based on plants benched in 
June. If planted in May they will be a foot or more taller at 
flowering time and correspondingly shorter if benched at the 
end of July. Late propagated and planted stock is usually 
somewhat retarded as to flowering date. This section com¬ 
prises those varieties which flower before October 25th. If 
buds are not formed at the dates given reserve the first 
that appear thereafter. 
CAMILLA. (Introduced by us 1930). A well-rounded incurved white maturing Octo¬ 
ber 18th from buds selected August 25th. Height, 5 feet. Blooms 6 inches in diame¬ 
ter and 4 inches deep on good strong stem. 
CHRYSALORA. (Introduced by us 1911). A sulphur-yellow which may be grown 
very large if a crown or early bud is selected about August 15. Flowers 7 inches in 
diameter; mature October 15. Height 4 feet. 
COLUMBUS DISPATCH. (Introduced by us 1933). A very large incurved yellow pos¬ 
sessing a remarkably strong, upright stem. Height 5 feet from early June planting. 
Reserve bud September 1. Blooms 8 inches in diameter are fully developed Octo¬ 
ber 25. One of the best yellow varieties we have produced. 
DETROIT NEWS. (Introduced by us 1926). A very popular early bronze. Is of in¬ 
curved form when first developed. Color bronze with golden reverse. Then it 
gradually reflexes, presenting more of the bronze. Flowers October 25th. Height 
4 feet. Select bud August 30th. Blooms 6 inches in diameter. 
GOLD LODE. An early yellow maturing October 5. Select bud August 15 and on¬ 
ward. Height 3^2 feet- Blooms 6 inches in diameter. 
GOLDEN TINTS. (Introduced by us 1934). This early bright yellow may be cut 
October 10th by selecting the first bud that appears after August 1st. It should be 
planted by April 15th to secure this bud and to attain a height of 3 feet. Wonder¬ 
fully strong stem with foliage close to the bloom. A shade darker than Mrs. H. E. 
Kidder. Select bud from August 5th to 25th. Blooms 8 inches in diameter. 
