. New Orchid- Flowered Sweet Pea Crimson King As the result of the great attention which the Early Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas are receiving from the leading hybridizers who appreciate fully their value as a commercial cut flower for growing under glass as well as their value to the amateur for outdoor culture, all of the leading colors are already represented in this class, of which the six varieties offered below are among the latest and best intro- ductions. These, together with the twelve distinct older varieties offered on page 112, make up what is undoubtedly a splendid and comprehensive
. New Orchid- Flowered Sweet Pea Crimson King As the result of the great attention which the Early Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas are receiving from the leading hybridizers who appreciate fully their value as a commercial cut flower for growing under glass as well as their value to the amateur for outdoor culture, all of the leading colors are already represented in this class, of which the six varieties offered below are among the latest and best intro- ductions. These, together with the twelve distinct older varieties offered on page 112, make up what is undoubtedly a splendid and comprehensive collection. 4245 Grenadier. A most brilliant variety of a glowing poppy scarlet, a strong robust grower. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per \ oz.; 75 cts. per oz. 4247 Imperial Pink. This novelty is the last word in pink Sweet Peas. Color clear pink, flowers of enormous size. A strong grower and continuous bloomer. 15 cts. per pkt.; 85 cts. per \ oz.; $ per oz. 4249 Madonna. This splendid sort might briefly be described as an early-flowering Constance Hinton, the best of all white Sweet Peas and like that variety, is black-seeded, insuring free germination and strong growth. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per 3 oz.; 75 cts. per oz. 4250 Mrs. Kerr. This recent introduction is considered the finest salmon yet produced, very large nicely waved flowers, splendid for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per \ oz. 75 cts. per oz. 4251 Orange King. A new rich glowing orange that shows up wonderfully well under artificial light, a good strong grower producing long stems mostly with four flowers each. 15 cts. per pkt.; 75 cts. per \ oz.; $ per oz. 4258 Sweet Lavender. This grand addition to the list is a pure lavender self with beautifully waved flowers of enormous size, the finest lavender yet introduced. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per \ oz.; 75 cts. per oz. 4267 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 new early varieties, 75 cts.
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