Dactyl. (5) In size and quality this is perhaps the finest Poeticus. Beautiful 
clean-cut perianth of mathematical evenness and extraordinary solid smopth 
substance. Large broad, flat, citron eye, edged with a boldly defined rim of 
deep red. Each 50c. 
Dulcimer. (5) A magnificent flower with broad, overlapping perianth of great 
substance and quality. The large flat eye which has a green center, is broadly 
margined with deep red. Very tall. Each 50c. 
Evadne. (4-5) Quite one of the best Poets and a fine show flower. Broad, 
overlapping perianth, and eye margined deep red. Foliage with drooping tips; 
bulb of medium increase. 18". Each 50c. 
Hexameter. (5) Snowy white perianth, very round, perfectly flat, and of great 
substance. The eye is large, citron yellow, with a broad band of dark orange. 
Very tall. One of the very best Poets. Each 50c. 
Kestrel. (5) Tall, stately, and of fine form and substance; perianth white, 
round, and imbricated; eye flat and broad, orange with a greenish center and 
a margin of intense crimson-scarlet. 18''. Each 25c. 
Minuet. (5) A medium-sized flower of very perfect form, snow white, very 
round, perfectly flat perianth of great substance and dark-red eye. It has no 
rival among the Poets for lasting quality, keeping in perfect shape and con¬ 
dition many days. Each $1.00. 
Ornatus Maximus. (4) A large edition of the old, early Ornatus, bigger and 
better in every way. 15". Doz. $1.00. 
Recurvus. (6) The old Pheasant's Eye. Perianth pure white and reflexing; eye 
margined deep orange-red; very fragrant. The last to bloom and an old favorite 
for massing in woods and grass. 15". Doz. 75c. 
Red Rim. (5) This is perhaps the largest of the Poeticus varieties. The peri¬ 
anth is broad, rounded, and of great substance; yellow eye with a broad band 
of scarlet. Extra fine. 17". Each 25c. 
Sarchedon. (4) A very large flower measuring 3 V 2 inches / across. Solid white 
perianth and striking crimson-scarlet eye shaded bright yellow with pretty 
green center. Each 50c. 
Socrates. (6) A very striking and noble flower of large size. Very solid, broad 
perianth well imbricated. Canary-yellow eye with a remarkably deep margin 
of dark madder scarlet. 15". Each 50c. 
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Thelma. Snowy-white, almond-shaped, overlapping perianth; large light-yellow 
eye edged dark crimson. Doz. $1.25. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
Argent. (3) Very beautiful and elegant star-shaped semidouble flowers of erect 
bearing with creamy white petals and deep buttercup-yellow center. 18". 
Doz. $1.50. 
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