DECBMBEtt 16, 1909. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 



91 



House of Carnation Mrs. C. W. Ward at Cottaee Gardens, Photo sraphed December 3, 1009 



Important Aoooancemeot to Carnation Growers 



At the earnest Bolicitation of a large number of commercial and private growers, the Cottage Gardens Com- 

 pany has decided to disseminate this year the two famous Carnations 



MRS. C. W. WARD and ALMS WARD 



two varieties which are well known to all the leading growers of the country. 4 years' test in the New York market 

 has demonstrated their popularity and good staying qualities. For the past 3 years we have been growing from 

 15,(K10 to 25,000 of each, during which time they have always commanded the highest market prices, and at no time 

 has the supply been equal to the demand. 



On the exhibition table they have^aken the highest honors, and we believe it is safe to say these two carna- 

 tions stand without an equal. ] 



f INVITATION 



We extend a cordial invitation to all those interested to visit our establishment, where they will have an oppor- 

 tunity to see them growing and compare their good points with other standard varieties grown under the same 

 conditions. 



MRS. C. W. WARD 



MRS. C. W. WARD la ■ perfertly formed flower vritb full 

 center; color, deep pink, several Bhades ligbter than Lawson, 

 deeper than Winsor; having BtronK, erect stems 24 to 36 inches in 

 length. A vigorous, healthy grower and has never shown disease 

 of any kind. 



A very early and free bloomer, producing fine flowers as early 

 as September 1st, which bring from 25 to 50 per cent more than 

 any other variety on the market. 



The keeping qualities of this variety are remarkable. Several 

 shipments of blooms sent to Europe reached their destinations in 

 perfect condition, and wherever exhibited it has always been the 

 last to show signs of wilting. 



AWARDS 

 American Florists' Society Silver Medal, . Boston. 1900 



The Oraig Oup for Best Seedling. . Philadelphia, 1906 



The Lawson Bronze Medal Washington. 190S 



The Horticultural Society of New York, Silver Medal. Sweepstake 



Prize for Best lOO Blooms New York, 1909 



The Horticultural Society of New York, Diploma for Best New 



Variety New York. 1909 



Rooted cuttlnsrs ready Jan. 15, 1910 — December and 



first part of January cuttingrs all sold. 



$2.U0 per 12; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000; $95.00 

 per 1000 In lots of 2500. 25 at the 100 rate; 250 at the 

 1000 rate. 



ALMA WARD 



This beautiful Oarnstlon la pure white except during dark 

 weather, when it shows delicate splashinga of pink similar to the 

 Cattleya Orchid, increasing its popularity. 



ALMA WARD la the largest and most fragrant Carnation 

 ever grown, producing perfect flowers, 3>ii to 4>a inches In diam- 

 eter, on strong, erect stems 36 to 42 Inches in length. 



This most remarkable variety takes the same place among 

 Carnations as the American Beauty Rose among Roses, and has, 

 during the past 4 years, been awarded numerous prizes, including 

 the following: 



The Lawson Silver Medal. Toronto, 1907 



(No Oold Medal having been awarded.) 



The Lawson Oold Medal Washington, 1908 



The American Florists* Society, Silver Medal, Washington, 1908 



Rooted cuttlngrs ready Feb. 1, 1910— January cuttings 

 all sold. 



$3.00 per 12; $5.00 per 25; $9.00 per 50; $15.00 per 

 100; $35.00 per 250; $65.00 per 500; $120.00 per 1000. 



COTTAGE GARDENS CO., loc 



QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. 



