34 BLANCHARD GARDENS 
English Varieties 
The varieties in this section cover a wide range in color and type. They are extremely 
valuable for their early and free-flowering habits of growth. 
ALABASTER—A large clear white slightly in- 
curving bloom of fine quality. Produces firm 
flowers 5 inches when disbudded. Med. hgt. 
Mat. Sept. 10. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
ALCADE—Bright crimson with spiky petals. An 
unusual addition to the English group. Med. hgt. 
Mat. Sept. 25. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
ALEX MASON—Large, rich buttercup yellow 
incurve. Will carry six good size blooms when 
disbudded. Med. hgt. Mat. early Oct. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
ALPINK—A deep rose pink variety of solid and 
lasting substance. Produces large numbers of 
glorified pompons on tall, stiff stems without the 
need of special attention. Hgt. 4 ft. Mat. late 
Sept. 25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
BRONZE EARLY BUTTERCUP—A rich deep 
bronze with gold reverse. One of the finest early 
varieties when disbudded. Has unusually fine 
stems and foliage. Med. hgt. Mat. Sept. 25. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
BUTTERCUP—A very large golden yellow of 
unusual merit. Petals are well pointed with 
some forming a perfect spoon. Has a wonderful 
satiny sheen when disbudded. Med. hgt. Mat. 
Sept. 25. 25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
CHAMPION—A flower which is suitably named, 
for it is indeed a real champion. A brilliant deep 
yellow reflex variety that will reward the efforts 
of disbudding with excellent blooms of extra 
large size. Lovely in spray. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 
25. (See yellow bloom on front cover.) 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
CHAS. W. JOHNSON—A large, lustrous white 
incurve well within the bounds of flawless per- 
fection. The flowers are well formed and lasting 
in quality. The stems are rugged and the foli- 
age excellent. Med. hgt. Mat. mid-Oct. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
CONQUEROR—A flashy, rich crimson flower 
which does not easily fade. Grows tall and 
straight. Has good foliage and stiff - necked 
stems. A valuable addition to any garden. Med. 
hgt. Mat. early Oct. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
COPPELLA—A fully double, brilliant red blos- 
som of an extremely early habit of bloom. 
Yields large clusters of perfect 244-inch flowers 
of good keeping quality. Has good foliage and 
erect stems. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 5. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
DAILY RECORD—A very large pure white in- 
curve when disbudded. One of the best. Med. 
hgt. Mat. Sept. 15. 
50 cents each; 3 for $1.35 
EXQUISITE—This most charming cream color, 
shaded to soft yellow in center with wide re- 
flexing petals is, no doubt, one of the best of this 
variety. Attains good size when disbudded. Med. 
hgt. Mat. Oct. 10. (See illus. above.) 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
EXQUISITE 
FORWARD—This beautiful florescent bloom is 
an exquisite shade of delicate silvery pink. 
Difficult to describe, but when disbudded will 
grow from five to six inches in diameter. Med. 
hgt. Mat. Sept. 15. 
50 cents each; 3 for $1.35 
GOLD STANDARD—A large deep yellow with 
flat broad petals. Stands up well in wind and 
rain. Med. hgt. Mat. early Oct. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
HALO—This glowing amber bronze is one of 
the best we have among the early bloomers. 
Disbudded, will attain large size with the inner 
petals incurving and the outer petals reflexing. 
The petals are broad and well formed to make 
an outstanding flower. Med. hgt. Mat. Sept. 25. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
HILLCREST RED—A rich, velvety, crimson- 
scarlet with a pleasing golden reverse. Will pro- 
duce full, 6-inch flowers if disbudded with care. 
A riot of color when grown in sprays. Hgt. 3% 
ft. Mat. early Oct. 35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
INDIANA—Crimson-scarlet shaded inward to a 
smoky red center marks this flower as one of 
the best 5-inch blossoms when disbudded. A 
blaze of color if run to sprays. Hgt. 3 ft. Mat. 
early Oct. 35 cents each; 3 for $1.00 
JIM THORPE—A large, crimson variety suit- 
able for exhibition. Contributes a bit of splen- 
did color regardless of the manner in which it 
is handled. Hgt. 4 ft. Mat. early Oct. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents 
