

The number that follows many of the variety names is the number of days 
that it requires a bulb to come to bloom, counting from the date of planting. 
These numbers are not accurate. Soil conditions, weather and temperature, 
wetness and drought, and the bulb itself all have a bearing on growth and 
flowering. These numbers afford a comparative basis upon which to rate 
the 
536 
300 
433 
412 
400 
460 
412 
440 
466 
460 
400 
541 
354 
554 
440 
476 
524 
525 
491 
variety as to whether early, medium or late flowering season. 
ALGONQUIN, 80. A grand scarlet that thrills. Would not know a better 
one to recommend. L. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30; Sm. 5—20. 
ALPINE, 75. Creamy white to light cream in the throat. One grower says 
“The most beautiful white I know of.” L. 2—30, 5—60; Med. 2—20, 5—40. 
A. L. STEPHEN. A son of Picardy, and as fine. Rose pink, ruffled beau- 
tifully. L. 20c each; 5—80. 
AMBERGLOW, 85. A deep yellow that glows with brilliance. Superbly 
beautiful—liked by those who dislike yellow. 
L. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30. 
ANNAMAE, 70. A very early paper-white variety. A strong grower, fine 
commercial. L. 2—20, 5—40. 
ASTRID, 85. Beautiful medium rose, cream throat line, ruffled. L. 75¢ each. 
AUTUMN GOLD, 100. A deep, rich yellow, rich as gold, and close to a 
little bronzy cast. Deeply ruffled. A most striking late variety that catches 
the eye of everyone. L. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30. 
AVALON, 90. Tall, pleasing light pink. lL. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30. 
BADGER BEAUTY, 85. A grand new lavender with creamy white throat. 
Stands close to the top in lavenders. L, 2—20, 5-40; Med. 2—15, 5—30. 
BALLAD, 85. Light rose, shading to light yellow throat. Exquisitely ruf- 
fled. One of the indispensable kinds. L. 2—25, 5—30; Med. 2—20, 5—40. 
BENISON, 80. Lovely white, lightly tinted lavender. L. 20c each, 5—80. 
BIG TOP, 80. Light pink, small carmine feather in throat. Tall grower, 
large florets, fine propagator. Fine for any purpose. L. 15¢ each; 5—60. 
BLACK OPAL, 92. A black red that glistens. Petals a heavy velvety tex- 
ture. Florets much larger for me than the classification number indicates, 
A magnificent flower head, and very showy. Makes grand baskets with 
harmonious colors. 
L. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30; Sm. 5—20. Blbts. 20c pkt. 
BLACK PANTHER. A black red that is creating a sensation wherever 
shown. Its immense florets give it priority over all others of its color class, 
Belongs to all first class collections. L. 50c each, 5—$2.00. 
BLESSED DAMOSEL, 95. A wonderful glowing pink, waxy texture. Mar- 
velous coloring. L. 2—25, 5—50. 
BLUE BEAUTY, 80. A light violet, often called blue. Perhaps the best 
medium violet on the market. L. 2—20, 5—40; Med. 2—15, 5—30; Sm. 5—20. 
BOBBY DAZZLER, 80. Perhaps no other orange is as beautiful as this 
one. Brilliant with deeper throat blotch. L. 20c each, 5—80. 
BOLERO, 85. Here is something unique and strikingly beautiful. Smoky 
orange-red with dark velvety red blotches, Large, ruffled, fluted, needle- 
point florets of heavy texture. Very few varieties as striking as this one. 
L. 15¢ each, 5—60. 
BRAZIL, 79. A sport of Vagabond Prince, deep salmon with faint bluish 
overcast on outside of petals, deep crimson throat blotch. LL. $1.25 each. 
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