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EXHIBITION SECTION 
This section comprises varieties which are considered best for those who 
desire flowers of exceptionally large size which depends altogether upon the 
culture given. 
Introductions for 1939 
BOAKE CARTER— T his new variety is named for this most worth-while 
commentator. Owing to its size and other characteristics, it belongs to the ex¬ 
hibition section. Is a pure, glistening white 10 inches in diameter and requires 
the reservation of an early crown bud, about August 10. Has heavy stem and 
foliage; dwarf in growth. Matures November 5. 
CLARA TRUEMAN —Color, chestnut bronze, outer petals reflexed. Vigorous 
in growth, tall. Requires early crown bud, about August 10. Blooms 10 inches in 
diameter. Matures November 5. 
HENRY WOOLMAN —Bright crimson shading to bronze. Dwarf growth. 
Very double flower even from late buds. Secure first crown bud about August 15. 
Flowers 8 inches in diameter mature November 5. 
REMUS —A deep rose with silvery reverse. Of large size, 10 inches in diameter. 
Heavy foliage and strong, upright growth. Secure first crown bud after the first 
natural break, about August 15. Matures November 10. 
SHIRLEY MAMMOTH —The largest white we have ever seen. Described by 
the originators as having petals 12 inches long, making a flower 20 inches or more 
in diameter. Pure white in color; stem not rigid enough to support the heavy 
bloom. Reserve bud August 10 to 15. Plants of medium height. Matures soon 
after October 20. 
Plants from 2 ty 4 -inch pots: $1.50 each; $12.50 per ten. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten rate. 
Introductions of 1937 
HUGH MITCHELL —Deep velvety crimson with gold at the tips, very con¬ 
trasting in color, makes a wide bloom of extraordinary size. Very solid and of 
great depth. Early August bud. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 75c each; any 3, $2.00; any 6, $3.50; any 12, $6.00. 
Standard Varieties 
ELBERON —Bright pink. Bud Aug. 
30. Flowers 8 inches. Mature Nov. 1. 
HENRY E. TRUEMAN — Pure 
white. Blooms 10 inches. Bud Aug. 5. 
JOHN BALMER — Bronzy red. 
Bud Aug. 15. Vigorous grower. 
LA FRANCE — Silvery mauve, up¬ 
per surface purple. Blooms 8 inches. 
Bud August 15. Mature October 28. 
LOUISA POCKETT— Pure white. 
Bud August 10. Semi-dwarf. 
MARY L. CLARK —Lavender-pink. 
Bud Aug. 25. Mature Oct. 25. Blooms 
8 inches. Height 5 feet. 
OLIVETTE — Dark pink, reflexed. 
Flowers 8 inches. Bud Aug. 10. Ma¬ 
ture Oct. 31. Height 6 feet. 
RISE OF DAY — Apricot, tinged 
red. Blooms 9 inches. Mature Oct. 
25. 
SEMINOLE CHIEF — Chestnut- 
bronze, reflexed. Flowers 8^2 inches. 
Bud Aug. 25. Mature Oct. 25. 
