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THE FAIRY—Our Favorite of Favorites ! ! 
THE FAIRY. Polyantha. ARS 86%. I1'% - 2 feet; spreading. 
I relax for a moment at this point of cataloging, with something of the 
feeling of a god-father, who has not given birth to the child, he is introduc- 
ing, yet feels that proprietary pride which has grown with long and 
happy acquaintance. 
In eight successive catalogs, this writer has offered to “match this 
beautiful polyantha against the field and take all bets.’ Except under the 
desert, blistering sun, where its mid-summer blooms fade to white, The 
Fairy is unexcelled for vigor, spreading growth, perfect health, and its 
super-ability to produce those charming pink rosette-type blossoms in 
constant abundance. 
“What can one say that has not been said about this darling,” says Mrs. George 
W. Childers, but many have said much since the last catalog—from which 
we select the following comments— 
A rugged plant, 2 feet high and 3 feet in diameter, carrying an infinitude 
of tiny clustered blossoms, wrought in the most exquisite artistry, each a fair flower, 
crisp and waxen like a pink sea-shell.”—Lila McCcmbs. 
“The Fairies are unusually hardy—survive the winters in the best condition of 
all the Polys and Floribundas, in our whole garden.”—Hortense Wild, where it's 
cold, Cary, Illinois. 
“I won a blue ribbon at all eight shows for my entries of The Fairy.” We are 
certainly impressed—congratulations! Mrs. R. C. Beverley, Virginia. 
Novice or expert, The Fairy will delight you! 3 for 3:75 ‘eachshad 
A miniature of loveliness, 
All grace, summed up, and closed in little.” 
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