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ELLA V. BA1NES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



Early Large- Flowering Chrysanthemums 



So many persons have asked for varieties of Chrysanthemums that would flower before frost comes in the fall. We here offer the 

 very best early "Mums," so you can see them flower in the garden. Price, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 12 for $1.80. 



ADVANCE — The earliest flowering large white; has been had in 

 bloom in July. 



EARLY SNOW— The earliest of all white "Mums." Superb. 



ESTELLE (or Polly Rose) — Pure snow-white; literally covers the 

 plant. 



GLORY OF THE PACIFIC— A lovely shade of brigntest pink; 



large and fine. 

 OCTOBER FROST — Purest snow-white; fairly giistens in its 



purity. 

 YELLOW ADVANCE — By far tne best; very early; yellow, rich. 



and fine. 



Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums 



These beautiful varieties are again very popular for outdoor bedding purposes. They are quite hardy, and with but a slight cover- 

 ing of leaves or coarse stable litter during the winter will take care of themselves after once planted, and produce an abundant, almost 

 lavish, profusion of bloom; and the plants lend a coloration to the garden just at a time when other plants have been destroyed by frost 

 and are looking their worst. Frost does not materially affect the flowering, and it will frequently happen that an armful of flowers can 

 be cut after a sharp frost. Price, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 12 for $1.80. 



BABY, or GOLDEN BUTTON — Deep golden-yellow; covers the 

 plant. 



CANARY BIRD — Rich, golden-yellow, extra. 



FRANK WILCOX — The very best bronze, shading to fine red. 



GOLDEN CLIMAX — Orange-yellow. The best yellow in culti- 

 vation. 



IDA — The best true yellow. 

 LILLEA — Terra-cotta shade. 

 RED BUTTON— Old rose color. 

 RHODA — Rosy-lake or red. 

 SNOWDROP— A beautiful white. 

 WESTERN BEAUTY— Rosy-pink; extra. 



Hardy Large Flowering Chrysanthemums 



The majority of Chrysanthemums are hardy south of the Ohio River and many are hardy in the Northern states, as far as the plant 

 is concerned, but they must flower before early frosts to be of service. The varieties offered below generally flower from the last of August 

 to the fifteenth of October. Price, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 12 for $1.80. 



AUNT MARY — Fiery terra cotta or rosy-crimson. 

 DIANA — Snow-white, very free. 

 EXCELSIOR— Rich fine yellow. 



GLORY OF SEVEN OAKS (Carrie)— Deep golden yellow; 

 beauty. 



INDIAN — A fine shade of Indian-red. 



JACK FROST — Snow-white; very free. flowering. 



LILLIAN DOTY— Flowers beautiful shell pink. 



OLD LAVENDER — A beautiful shade of lavender. 



SNOW STORM — Purest white. A large, splendid flower that is 



most, attractive. 

 SUNSHINE — Bronzy-yellow; large flower. 



Cultivation of Dahlias 



Dahlias are easily grown, requiring no special soil, or treatment, to bring them to perfection. They love an open sunny 

 location, but succeed in partial snade. Prepare the soil thorougnly by digging 12 to IS inches deep, 'possibly m the fall and then 

 again m the spring, oefore planting. 



If tne soil is poor, work in some well-rotted stable manure, or artificial fertiliser, but don't overdo this. 



Dig the holes 3 feet apart, and about 6 inches deep; drive a stout stake in eacn hole, and lay the tuber down flat, with the 

 eye to the stake, and cover with two to three inches of: fine soil, leaving tne nole to be filled after the plant comes up. 



Pliant any time between April 1st and June 15th. 



When toe plants have made their third set of leaves,, cut out the top, to make them branch. 



The most important thine from now on is hoeing and cultivating the soil, until the buds appear; then give the beds a good 

 mulching of manure, to keep the ground moist; and water the plants thoroughly once or twice a week.. 



If red spider or thrips appears, spray with a nicotine s'olution. 



To have large blooms, it is absolutely necessary to disbud; that means, to break off all the side shoots on each stem, above 

 the first or second set of leaves, leaving the sprouts near the base of each stem, so as to insure a new crop of blooms. Dahlias 

 will continue to bloom, until the frost kills the tops; the tubers are dug and stored in a dry cellar or basement, cover them with 

 dry sand, soil or sawdust, to keep from shriveling. Divide the tubers in the spring after the eyes show plainly, being careful, 

 that each tuber has an eye. Cover them agajn and keep dry until planted. 



