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We offer herewith the latest productions of this world-fam- 

 ous combination of Ctnysanthemum raisers. The finest varieties 

 of recent years are from this source, and these are improvements 

 on existing sorts. The heights given are for single-stem plants. 

 Merstham Yellow. This is a yellow similar to Mrs. T. W. 

 Pockett, but more massive, and a better finisher. It is at 

 its best the end of October. Second or third crowns, 4 ft. 

 Mrs. H. A. Allen. Deep rosy-pink, one of the largest of any; 

 in fact, it will be a struggle with Madam Carnot for size. The 

 florets are broader and the flower is over 9 inches either 

 way, and as good as it is big. The habit is of the very best. 

 Mrs. W. Duckham. This may be described as a deep golden- 

 yellow Nellie Pockett, wdth red lines on the edge of florets. 

 Mrs. Barnard Hankey. Incurved, mahogany bronze. This 

 was awarded an F. C. C. by the N. C. S. ; also an F. C. C. at 

 Edinburgh, by the S. H. S. Second crowns. 

 Dora Stevens. "Old rosy-cerise, a glorious color; one of the easiest 

 growers; it has large beautiful foliage, and quite one of the 

 best; it is l l /z inches across. Bronze Medal in Edinburgh. 

 J. H. Doyle. Terra cotta, a flower of the largest size. It was 

 awarded the Gold Medal amongst 13 competitors for the best 

 novelty. It has a beautiful habit, and only grows 4 ft. high. 

 Merstham Red. Reddish-chestnut, with bronze reverse; a 

 noble flower with broad florets, something the shape and make 

 of Mrs. George Mileham, full 8-inch flower. Second crown. 

 Miss A. Dighton. Incurved, a beautiful broad-petal variety, 

 deep cream, shaded bronze, needs no dressing; was awarded 

 an F. C. C. at the N. C. S. It also received First Class Certifi- 

 cate from the Scottish Horticultural Society at Edinburgh. 

 Souv. de Madame Buron. Deep canary-yellow, "sport" from 

 Miss Elsie Fulton. Awarded first honors by the Paris 

 (France) Horticultural Society. Early. 

 Price, 40c. each, set of nine sorts for S3. 00. 



New Large J^arey Varieties 



A new strain from European growers, blooming by Oct. 



15th, and bearing flowers as large as most later sorts. 



Baron Chiseul. A good red, of fine incurving form. Japanese. 

 Very unusual for this date, Oct. 15th. 



Carrie. Deep yellow, dandelion shade, blooms in September. 

 A splendid variety for pots or outdoor planting. 



C. Choulet. A superb, tawny orange; petals reflexed so that 

 the color is shown at its best. A splendid grower. 



Clementine Tousset. An enormous early white, certificated on 

 Oct. Sth. A glistening white, lasts splendidly when cut, fine 

 stem and foliage, easv to grow, every flower perfect. 



Etienne Bonnefond. Golden-yellow, shaded red, Japanese in- 

 curved, very broad claw petals, forming a globe. 



Goacher's Crimson. Bright crimson, 5 inches across; extremely 

 popular in England; best in bush form. Flowers last into 

 November. 2\ ft. Mid-September and later. Earliest bud. 



Mile. Marthe Morel. A beautiful blush-pink, similar to V. 



Morel in form. Fine for such an early bloom. 

 Mme. Paul Sahut. Pure white, incurving form. It opens 



blush in the centre, but becomes pure white as it takes form. 

 Reveil de Beiges. A big, incurving golden-yellow, in perfection 



Oct. loth. A splendid cut-flower variety, fine stem and foliage. 

 Roi d'ltalie. Somewhat later than the others in this set; but 



a splendid large flower, compact, incurving, and a rich shade 



of yellow. 



Price, 25c. each, set of ten "Large Earhy" for $2.00. 



The Great Prize Withers 



W. Duckham. A Japanese incurved pink; undoubtedly- the 

 grandest pink ever sent out; won the C. S. A. silver cup for 

 best ten flowers of any variety. Is the finest keeper of any 

 "'mum" known; holds its color; does not damp a petal; 

 splendid grower and develops grandly from any bud after 

 August 5th. It makes an ideal plant for 6-inch pots and will 

 undoubtedly hold first place for years to come.. (See cut.) 



F. A. Cobbold. Large, handsome, reflexing flower, good pink 

 color; magnificent foliage. First bud after August loth. 



Leila Filkins. A beautiful soft pink; clean, thrifty grower; a 

 greatly improved V. Morel, with none of the difficulties of 

 culture that it presents. Any bud after August 15th. 



Maynell. Incurving crimson; splendid grower: stands feeding 

 well. Buds from August 25th onward. 



S. T. Wright. The king of the crimsons. Mr. Pockett's very 

 best, without a doubt. Crown bud late in August. 



Henry Barnes. True Japanese; rich, deep crimson. Crown 

 bud August 20th onward. 



Mary Inglis. A terra cotta monster, unique in its color; a grand 

 grower and invaluable to the exhibitor. 



Donald McLeod. Color, yellow ground, heavily striped and 

 shaded crimson. Crown bud end of August. 



Harrison Dick. A red and yellow combination; a fine dwarf, 

 sturdy grower. Bud August 20th onward. 



Cheltoni. A yellow "sport'.' from Nellie Pockett, one of 

 the finest exhibition varieties known. 



Miss Mildred Ware. An immense flower, deep rosy-cerise. 

 Good habit. Crown bud middle of August onward. 



Ben Wells. Grand flower, 10 inches across, tremendous grower. 

 Color, a very delicate flesh. Take bud end of August. 



Mrs. F. W. Vallis. An immense crimson, shaded apricot-yellow ; 

 reflexing florets, petals hang down 10 inches in length. 

 Plant early. Crown bud August 10th onward. 



General Hutton. Yellow, shaded bronzy-red; vigorous grower: 

 enormous 10-inch flower. Guard petals an inch wide. In- 

 dispensable for the exhibitor. Bud August 15th onward. 



Mme. Cahuzac. An immense yellow, lightly shaded bronze. 

 One of the best of the French varieties. Crown bud end of 

 August. Price, 30c. each, set of fifteen for $3.00. 



]\ll]S I A TURE OHR YSAXTIIEM U^I 



"GOLOEX B,lBr." 



A unique sort, forming a dense, compact bush about a foot 

 high and covering itself with hundreds of golden-yellow, double 

 flowers, | inch in diameter, quilled petals, perfectly formed; a 

 large double variety in miniature. Splendid for growing in 

 pots. A remarkable feature is its delightful fragrance, remind- 

 ing one of Lily of the Valley. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



