Conquest is one of the best varieties of this type since the days of 

 Prosperity. It possesses all the good points of this grand variety, 

 together with the exceptional free blooming qualities, stiff stem and 

 beautiful color that makes it a most valuable variety. The color is a light 

 pink, overlaid with a deep rose pink, which extends from the center 

 almost to the edge, and does not fade. It has a habit somewhat on the 

 order of Lawson, but the stems are much longer and very stiff, and 

 the flowers are large and well formed. We have been growing the vari- 

 ety four years, and every one who sees the variety admires it. The 

 retail florist finds ready sales for it. Although we have a large stock 

 of it this year, we will grow considerable more another season in order 

 to supply the heavy demand. Winner of first prize wherever shown. 



Sangamo, brilliant, glistening pink, brighter than Winsor or Winona, 

 very popular shades (impossible to get a colored print of the exact 

 shade). The most prolific carnation of any variety we have ever 

 seen growing. It is surprising to every one at the rapid growth it makes. 

 It comes into crop exceptionally early, and as the season advances 

 the crop becomes heavier, and at no time of the season does the crop 

 show any weakening. It makes breaks very easily from the base of 

 the plant, which grows very rapidly, and produces fine flowers on long 

 stiff stems in an exceptional short time. The flowers are 3-3 1 inches, 

 nicely fringed and well rounded out in the center, making it an ideal 

 flower on the exhibition table. The calyx will never split. Although 

 it makes an exceptional fast growth, the stem is never weak. On 

 account of its many strong points and being perfect in every way, easy 

 for any florist to grow, it is the best "money maker" for you. 



Mary Tolman is an exceptionally beautiful color, being that of a deep 

 flesh pink with just a little trace of salmon, which keeps it from fading 

 in the brightest light. We have allowed the flowers to remain on the 

 plants for two weeks after they were developed and they did not show 

 any signs of fading. This is a very strong feature, and should be well 

 considered. The plants make a very clean upright growth, and give 

 you large and nicely formed flowers on rigid stems 24-30 inches long. 

 The variety has been grown and carefully tested for a number of years, 

 and we find it is proving to be all there was ever claimed for it, and 

 are sure it will find a warm welcome among the florists, who have not 

 been able to grow Enchantress or other varieties in this class success- 

 fully. This variety comes into crop early and is continuous through- 

 out the season, giving you fine large flowers on stiff stems 12-18 inches 

 long from the beginning. 



We are filling orders for these now with the best cuttings money 

 can buy, and guarantee them to be strong, well rooted and satisfactory 

 in every respect. 



Our Guarantee. We have so much faith in these varieties that we 

 guarantee them to be exactly as represented in every way, and will 

 gladly replace any orders where these varieties prove a failure after 

 giving them a thorough trial and common sense treatment. 



Prices on the above are $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 



Usual Discount in Largre Lots 



CHICAGO CARNATION CO. 



A. T. PYFER. Manager JOLIET, ILLINOIS 



