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NEW EARLY YELLOW, ‘“ Marion Henderson.” 
A new seedling Chrysanthemum raised by ourselves. It has 
been on trial for two years, and we have every confidence in 
offering it as the bestearly yellow Chrysanthemum as yet offered. 
The engraving, which is two-thirds natural size, shows the form, 
but cannot show the rich, buttery yellow color of the flowers, 
which issuperb. It is full of petals to the center and lasts a long 
time ; in fact, although very early, it can yet be made late, be- 
cause it remains perfect on the plant for such a length of time. 
We cut the first flowers on October 10th, days before any other 
large yellow was ready, and had perfect flowers to cut a month 
later. The texture of the flower is such that we have never seen 
it in the least affected by damp, although other varieties alongside 
of it were badly affected ; for the same reason, it will ship to long 
distances and arrive in good condition. These are all strong points 
in its favor, but the strongest, probably, are the splendid stems 
on which the flowers are borne, the rugged, healthy habit of the 
plants, and the magnificent dark green foliage. We have never 
seen a Symptom of any disease on it. This grand variety will be 
invaluable for early cut flowers, and we believe will occupy the 
same position among early varieties that Golden Wedding does 
among late ones. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 
THE “OSTRICH PLUME” SECTION. 
Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. Purest white and exceptionally large and 
well formed when properly grown. Thickly studded with a 
feathery growth. 
Louis Boehmer. This is identical with the above variety, but 
its color is an exquisite shade of silvery pink, with deep rose on 
the inside of the petals. : 
Patrick Barry. A pure yellow ‘‘ Ostrich Plume” 
variety, and fit to rank with the others in this 
section. 
Miss Annie Manda. Pure White, full flower. 
Wm. Falconer. The flowers are of the largest size, 
and are borne on strong, vigorous stalks. 10c. 
each, $6.00 per 100 ; set of five, ‘‘Ostrich Plume” 
varieties for 50c. 
GOOD GRACIOUS. 
Another introduction from Japan, and so re- 
markable for size as to suggest its name ; the first 
sight of it usually brings forth an exclamation of 
admiration. The color also is unique, being a deli- 
cate shade of peach pink throughout. The form 
is remarkable, the petels are incurved and twisted, 
overlapping each other in irregular fashion, and 
resembling talons. Of all the splendid varieties 
introduced from Japan this is perhaps the most 
remarkable for size, form and color, and stands 
alone in its unique beauty, there being nothing at 
all approaching it. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Special offer. One each of the three ‘““Gem” 
Chrysanthemums (shown on colored plate in our 
Catalogue of 1893) for 50c. 
PRIZE WINNERS 
(continued from page 10). 
Maud Dean. An extra large flowered variety, 
petals broad and incurving, perfectly double and 
.of great substance; color pink, almost rose, a 
shade not found in any other variety. A model 
variety for cut flower purposes in form, size, 
color, and stem. 
Mrs. J. W. Crouch. The nearest approach to self 
purple yet seen; of globular Japanese form, very 
large in size, and petals broad and of heavy tex- 
ture; quite full, though not perfectly double ; 
never shows the centre, however. A strong, 
free grower. 
Miles A. Wheeler. A fine midseason incurved 
Japanese. Flowers of large size, the ground 
color a beautiful light yellow with outer petals 
finely striped pink, giving it a bronze appearance 
by day and pink by night. Best yellow at Indian- 
apolis, 1891; Certificate at Boston and best 
seedling at Sharon, Pa., 1892. 
99 Niveus. A grand snow-white variety. Centre ir- 
oy regularly incurving with outer petals reflexing 
‘ nearly to the stem. Constitution robust, foliage 
large and abundant, while the keeping qualities 
of the flowers are unsurpassed. Without doubt, 
the best seedling of the year. Winner of the 
Gold Medal and $100.00 at Cincinnati; the 
Periam & Thorpe Special Prizes at Chicago. Also $25.00 at 
Indianapolis, and the same at Bay City, as the best seedling, 
any color, for 1892. Also Certificate at Springfield. 
Pres. Wm. R. Smith. Color of dayéreak carnation, a pureself pink; 
very heavy in substance, onstiff stems ; very free in growthand 
also free in propagation ; the form of the flower is very beau- 
tiful in all its stages ; it opens with a centre incurving ina circle 
enclosed in broad outer petals ; it gradually assumes the true 
Japanese form, rounded and deep, and this gradually changes 
to the informal reflexed ; perfectly double ; a splendid keeper ; 
especially fine for cut flowers and exhibition blooms. 
Robt. McInnes. Might be described as a perfectly double d/rs. 
Wheeler ; the color is quite as bright, both the scarlet and the 
gold, while it is full to the last degree, a perfect globe in form ; 
it is quite early, being in full perfection the last week in October, 
and can be had much earlier. Very brilliant in appearance as 
well as grand in size and form. 
W. G. Newitt. Pure white with long drooping petals from the 
outer rows, centre petals upright; very informal in arrangement, 
of large size ; the foliage extends up the stem quite to the re- 
ceptacle and acts as a support for the reflexed petals, broaden- 
ing the flower very much in effect. 
W.N. Rudd. Color pale lavender pink of pleasing shade. The 
petals are very long, the outer ones drooping, and all are of the 
curiously notched formation seen in Elkshorn ; of more than 
medium size and of most exquisite finish ; a good free grower. 
Perfectly double; a fine cut flower variety. 
Price 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. Full set of 20 ‘‘ Prize Winners,” 
shown on this and the preceding page, for $3.00, a reduction of 
$1.00 from the individual price. 
