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Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 



GENERAL COLLECTION OF TENDER PLANTS— Continued 



BEAUTIFUL CAN N AS— Standard Varieties— Concluded 



MEPHISTO — A brilliant deep, rich red; a wonderfully satisfactory 

 Canna. Five feet. 20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents, 12 for 

 $2.00. 



METEOR — Immense trusses of large, rounded flowers, well dis- 

 played above the massive foliage; brilliant crimson. Flowers 

 keep well and are self-cleaning. Five feet. 25 cents each, 3 

 for 71 cents, 12 for $2.65. 



MRS. ALFRED CONARD — Grandest flesh-pink, most striking 

 and beautiful; height four feet. 35 cents each, 3 for $1.00, 

 12 for $3.85. 



OLYMPrC — A captivating shade of orient-red with center flamed 

 a lighter shade as though overcast with a sheen of silver; im- 

 mense heads of gigantic flowers. Superb. 4 feet. 24 cents 

 each, 3 for 67 cents, 12 for $2.50. 



QUEEN HELEN — Immense flowers that are as large as the 

 Orchid-flowenng Cannas. Color golden-yellow evenly and dis- 

 tinctly spotted red. This Canna ranks right up with King 

 Humbert. We have no hesitancy in saying there is no better 

 Canna grown. 4i feet. 24 cents each, 3 for 67 cents, 12 for 

 $2.50. 



RICHARD WALLACE — A light shade of canary-yellow, almost 

 an ecru, with delicate flecks of red; a lovely Canna. Four feet. 

 20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents, 12 for $2.00. 



ROSEA GIGANTEA — Rich soft rose pink flowers of gigantic size, 

 a prolific bloomer. The large broad petals and the massive 

 heads of bloom invariably create a sensation. 25 cents each; 

 3 for 71 cents, 12 for $2.65. 



SECRETAIRE CHABANNE— (Green.) A distinct and pleasing 

 salmon; a fine bedder. Three and one-half feet. 20 cents 

 each, 3 for 55 cents, 12 for $2.00. 



SOUV. DE A. CROZY — Scarlet crimson bordered yellow. 18 

 cents each, 3 for 50 cents ,12 for $1.80. 



THE PRESIDENT— Height four feet. In color, a rich, glowing 

 scarlet, and the immense, firm, rounded flowers, 7 inches across 

 when open, are produced on strong, erect stalks well above the 

 large, rich, green foliage. "The President" is superior to any- 

 other red variety in the quantity and also the quality of bloom, 

 and the firm flowers resist drought and heat to a remarkable de- 

 gree. A large bed of this variety was planted last year on the 

 grounds of the Washington Monument, Washington, D. C. 

 Another "President" Canna bed was on the Garden Pier at 

 Atlantic City, while several more were to be seen in the largest 

 public parks in this country, where these beautiful flowers re- 

 ceived the unqualified admiration of every Canna lover. Nat- 

 urally a tremendous demand has been created. We consider 

 this the best red Canna ever sent out. 24 cents each, 3 for 67 

 cents, 12 for $2.50. 



UNCLE SAM — The most stately of all Cannas; bears three or four 

 enormous bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers on each 

 stalk. Received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural 

 Society of England. Six feet. 20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents, 

 12 for $2.00. 



Wl LLIAM BATES — A light canary-yellow; fine bloomer. Four 

 feet. 20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents, 12 for $2.00. 



CARNATIONS the d.v.ne flower PINKS 



For beatify of flower and color, ease of culture, certainty and freedom of bloom, together with exquisite fragrance, this is well called 

 the "Divine Flower." Plants in the open ground, or in pots quickly make large specimens, and when brought indoors in the fall produce 

 an abundance of flowers throughout the entire winter. Carnation blooms are expensive; don't buy them — grow them yourself. Pinch 

 the plant back frequently during the summer season. In the fall bring indoors, place in a four or five-inch pot, keep in temperature of 

 forty or fifty degrees at night, and they will yield an immense number of flowers with splendid stems, as fine as those sold by florists. If 

 not pinched in they will bloom profusely during the summer. We offer the finest varieties in existence. Your order is incomplete 

 without some Carnations. 



satin color; flowers large size and very freely produced. Plant 

 of grand habit and vigorous growtn. It is a superb variety. 



GOOD CHEER — One of the most fragrant Carnations we have 

 seen. Color a clear, bright, glowing scarlet ; a most continuous 

 bloomer and distinct in color from any other sort offered. Great- 

 ly admired by all who have seen it growing here. 



MATCHLESS — Largest flowers of the purest immaculate white; 

 large sized blooms. Valuable for garden planting and for pot 

 culture. Very sweetly scented with that delightful old-fashioned 

 clove fragrance. 



SENSATION— Certainly a grand pink Carnation of the largest 

 size and deliciously scented. 



Excelsior Collection of 

 Choice Carnations 



25 cents each, three for 71 cents, twelve for $2.65. 



CHAMPION — This is by far the darkest Carnation ever seen, and 

 at the same time the most abundant bloomer. Brilliant dark 

 red, shaded with richest maroon, fringed petals, nearly every 

 flower being on a long stem. This variety surpasses in richness 



r of color the most perfect Jacqueminot Rose. 



G LOR I OS A — This variety has been greatly admired wherever it 

 has been seen for its desirable color, being a beautiful light pink 



Early Large-Flowering CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



SEE PAGE 33 FOR OUR LIST OF HARDY MUMS. 



So many persons have asked for varieties of Chrysanthe- 

 mums 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, 18 cents each, three for 50 cents, 12for$1.80, 

 100 for $12.50. 



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 brightest pink; 

 large and fine. 



MONROVIA — By far the best; very early; yellow, rich and fine. 



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

 purity. 



ROBERT J. HALLIDAY — This is a glorious flower, of burnished 

 yellow. 



ROY — A splendid bronze-yellow. 



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



and fine. J 



