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MID-SEASON SORTS 
Those varieties which reach maturity between October 25 and November 20 are 
considered mid-season. 
In giving the height of mid-season varieties we have based our estimate on good, 
strong plants benched June 15. 
In favorable seasons some of the varieties will perfect blooms a few days before 
November 1, but as climatic conditions have much to do with the flowering season, 
the dates given must not be considered infallible. 
ALMAN'S YELLOW. Orange yellow, 5 inches in diameter, 4 feet in height, terminal 
bud, matures November 15. 
BETSY ROSS. (Introduced by us 1919). Still very popular as a mid-season white, 
produces a high percentage of perfect blooms 7 inches in diameter. Matures No¬ 
vember 5 from buds selected August 25. Height 4 feet. 
EVENING STAR. (Introduced by us 1934). An exceptionally fine midseason pink 
variety maturing November 1st. In form it somewhat resembles Rose Perfection, is 
slightly darker in color and fully double to the center even from latest buds. Strong 
growth with good stem and medium sized foliage. Attains 5 feet from April 20th 
planting. Select bud about September 5th. Flowers, 6 inches in diameter. 
Evening Star 
Secretary Nehrling 
Golden Topaz 
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J. W. Prince 
Mefo 
Betsy Ross 
FLOYD GIBBONS. (Introduced by us 1931). The outer edge of the upper surface of 
the petals is rose-pink while the center of the petal is cream color and the reverse 
or lower surface is a light buff. Incurved form. Flowers 672 inches in diameter 
mature November 8 from buds selected September 15. Height 372 feet. 
GOLDEN TOPAZ. (Introduced by us 1932). A very bright yellow, fine upright growth, 
good stem and foliage. Height 4 feet. Blooms 6 V 2 inches in diameter. Select bud 
September 5. Matures November 10. 
J. W. PRINCE. A sport from Chieftain, slightly darker in color, pink. Flowers 7 inches 
in diameter. Matures November first. Select bud August 30. 
