Decemb'zu 0. 1897. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



123 



PRESIDENT McKINLEY : C^lof. brilliant crimson, with 



bright scarlet shading. Truss, 

 large, compact, of good .shape, held well above the foliage and the 

 flower .spikes are produced freely and evenly. Plant is dwarf, 2'/^ 

 to3leetin rich soil. Foliage deep green with marked chocolate 

 margin. Plant stools freely, is a compact, even grower. It is one 

 of the earliest bloomers, coming into flower when 14 to !8 inches 

 high and blooming continuously thereafter. The effect when massed 

 is exlremely brilliant, the contrast between the brilliant flower and 

 deep green foliage beintr rich, chaste and effective. A marked 

 impi'ovement upon Columbia. Charles Henderson. Flamingo, Beaute 

 Poitevine and all crimson Canniis introduced to date. Undoubtedly 

 the King of Crimson Bedders. ITiiexcelkd us a pot plant and inval- 

 uable to those who grow 3 and 4-iru-h stock for spring siles, iis it 

 gives dwarf, compact, well furnished plants with grand heads of 

 striking color. As an all-round florists' c:inna, ttiis variety has no 

 superior. Certificated. Price 6() cents each, ifn.iH) per dozen. ¥40.00 

 per lOt), from 4-inch pots, February delivery. 



DEFENDER- C^olor. clear yellow, striped with bright scarlet 



Height, 3 to 3^ feet. Habit somewhat resembling 

 Columbia. An early, very profuse bloomer, producing tine large 

 heads of broad petaled flowers. Foliage clean, distinct and a good 

 grower. This canna will prove very effective for massing, as it pro- 

 du* es a greater proportion of flowers to the folia^^'e than almost any 

 other yellow canna. Certiticated. Price Wi cents tuch, *5.00 per 

 dozen, $40.00 per 100, from 4inch pots, February delivery. 



Also Tarrytown and President Cleveland at same price. Mrs. Fair- 

 man Rogers. 4-inch pots, April delivery, $2.00 per dozen, *1d.00 per 

 100. Souv de Ant Crozy— Pierson's Premier, Florence Vaughan, El- 

 dorado, Queen Charlotte. Egandale, Admiral A vellan, Beaute Poite- 

 vine, Madame Crozy, Bouvier and other standard sorts, at lowest 

 market rates. 



Tour Qrand Garly Pink Cbrysantbemums, 



ROSE OWEN : ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ heat very early pink chrysanthe- 



mums of recent introduction. Ready last of 

 September to tOth of October. Height. 'M^ feet. Clean, neat grow- 

 er, perfect stem, with bright, waxy foliage well up to the bloom. 

 Color bright, clear pink, V. Morel shade. Incurved Japanese fiower. 

 large to extra large when well grown. Will bear close planting, as 

 foliage is not dense. We offer this variety with much conhdence, 

 knowing it will give satisfaction as an early, commercial pink. 

 Every bloom sent to New York market was snapped up at once by 

 leading florists. Having a fine, clean stock, we shall be prepared to 

 fill large orders. No grower who needs a clean, bright, tirst early 

 pink should neglect Rose Owen. Dozen, 75 cents; lOU, $5.00; 1,000, 

 $45.00. 



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A beautiful, large shell pink shaded to 



center: high globular form, with heavy. 



incurving petals, strong stem and fine foliage; extra 



cut October 5th to lulh, Crowns or terminals: on 



J. H. WOODFORD 



hroaU. dost 



crowns color is pure white, 4 feet. A grand early pink to follow 

 Rose Owen. Nothing better in its color for a second early. Dozen, 

 V5 cents; 100, te.OO. 



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GEO. F. ATKINSON 



Clear shell or mermaid pink, high 

 built globular bloom of great substance 

 and lar.^est size. Karly, flowering immediately after J. H. Wood- 

 ford. Stiff stems and splendid foliage. A tine commercial sort, 

 3;/. feet. Dozen, 75 cents; 100, i».0O. 



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BELLE OF CA5TLEW00D: Rich, enameled shell pink. 



broad petaled incurvmg 

 Japanese, distinct and pleasing shade. Immense bloom on a grand 

 stem, with splendid foliage. Too much cannot be said in favor of 

 this variety, as it is one of the most chaste and beautiful chrys- 

 anthemums in existence. No grower should be without it. Dozen, 

 75 cents; 100, $5.00. 



Cbe two Best Ucry Cate (Ubite (^brv$antbeiiium$. 



DOROTHY DEVENS: undoubtedly the very best late white. 



Magnificent snow white, largest size, 

 gioljular form, clear celicate tiiiish, grand stem, rich deep green 

 foliage. December 1st to 10th, S'i to 4 feet. Dozen 75 cts., 100 $5.00. 



MRS. R. CRAWFORD; 



November 20th to December. Ex . 

 tra large clear white, fine in every 

 wa.y. Flower large and well built, one of the very bcsc; 3 feet. 

 Dozen 50 cents, 100 $;!.00. 



J\ 6rand Cate Pink. 



THF HAPPIOTT* Deep Rose, silvery reverse, large bloom of 



■ ■■i^ iii->rviviwi . gt-eai substance, 3 feet. Ready December 

 1st to 15th. A grand commercial pink. Dozen 75 cents, 100 if,=>.00. 



If you need Carnations, Geraniums, Kentias, Boston Fern, &c, write for our January List. 



THE COTTAGE GARDENS, 



C. W. WARD, Manager. 



QUEENS, N. Y. 



