AO Mrs. Pheodosia Id. Shepherd’s Annual Catalogue. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
May be planted at any time aiter the ground has become warm in the 
spring until the middle of June, and they will make large, blooming plants 
in the fall. 
Chrysanthemums being gross feeders, the soil should be heavily manured; 
dig deep and give plenty of moisture; the plants like sunshine. 
How to Treat Them.—When the plants are 6 or 8 inches high, pinch 
them back to a height of 4 inches. Allow four shoots to grow from this main 
stalk, which should also be pinched back when 4 inches long; save then three 
or four of the branches that will spring from each of these limbs. Allow 
these last branches to attain a height of 6 inches. then pinch out the tops for 
the last time. This should not be later than August Ist. After this they 
sbould be allowed to grow undisturbed. 
When to Lift.—Plants should be hited by September Ist and “put into 
large pots or boxes. Give a thorough watering, and place in a shaded, shel- 
tered place for a few days. If large flowers are wanted, allow only one flower 
to each branch, pinching out all but the terminal buds as fast as they appear. 
Give manure water once a week. 
PHILADELPHIA—An entirely new type in color and form of petal and 
general contour of flower, which is the finest globular form; seven inches in 
diameter and of the most delicate creamy white. The tips of each petal are 
tinged with sulphur-vellow and beautifully ineurved. Each, 25 ets. 
MRS. W. H. RAND—A most beautiful, pure, hght golden yellow, of the 
Japanese type, very distinct. Petals fine, long, twisted and irregularly re- 
flexed, making it resemble a tangled mass of large golden thread. 25 cts. 
TUXEDO—A beautiful amber color; without doubt the best amber either 
for trade or exhibition, winning the first prize for best bush plant at the 
St. Louis show, being over five feet across, with 300 blooms. 20 cts. 
CRYSTALINA—Snowball type, pure white flowers, which resemble a ball 
cut from tissue paper, the petals being very fine. 20 ets. 
MRS. L. C. MADEI RA—Perfect globe of brightest orange color, very sold. 
and compact. Petals thick, standing out straight; one of the most admired 
in the whole chrysanthemum class. 10 cts. 
PRES. WM. R. SMITH—One of the most extensively grown midseason 
varieties. Clear even pink, graceful form, very strong, robust grower, and the 
handsomest and largest foliage of any variety. Ideal cut flowers. 20 ets. 
EUGENE DAILLEDOUZE—A grand variety. There is nothing brighter 
or clearer among yellows. The flowers are perfect in form, very largest in 
size, and of great substance. With broad reflexing petals and incurved inner 
ones. Grand for both cut flowers and pot culture. 15 ets. 
BURT EDDY—Very large peeony-shaped flowers, measuring 8 inches and 
over across the flower. Very full and double; stem and folhage good. Color 
silver rose, shading to light magenta. A grand sort. 19 cts. 
MRS. JOSEPH THOMPSON—Beautiful light bronzy yellow, one of the 
best novelties. 20 cts. 
GOLDEN GATE—Tawny yellow quite distinct and strikingly handsome 
spreading flowers, sightly whorled; regular form, stout stem, broad, long pet- 
als, fine exhibition bloom of great size. 
CONSTELLATION—The nearest to a true pink yet introduced; good-sized 
flowers with straight petals, forming almost a round ball; handsome fohage, 
deep cut; average two feet high; at its best October loth. 15 cts. 
