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PROSPERITY. A handsome new varietj-, having extra 

 large flowers on strong, stiff stems, towering over 

 all other sorts. The ground color is white overlaid with 

 rosy pink, the latter color deepening perceptibly toward 

 the centre, and lessening toward the extremities. The color- 

 ing is not solid, but varied in intensity and quantity, making the 

 flower very picturesque. Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. Ready 

 April 1st. 



GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT. A large, full flower, symmetrical 



to a degree, strong, stiff stems and perfect calyx. Color, deep, 

 rich, brilliant scarlet shaded with maroon so as to give a general 

 crimson-scarlet effect. Price, 30c. each, S3. 00 per doz. Ready 

 about April 1st. 



G. H. CRANE. The best scarlet Carnation, wonderfully produc- 

 tive. Tested four j'ears, it stands preeminent. An early, contin- 

 uous, all-season bloomer, averaging 3-inch blooms ; a well-formed 

 flower and calyx, and 16 to 18-inch stems, stiff and erect through- 

 out the whole season. Color, a clear, brilliant scarlet, of strong, 

 robust, clean growth, making well-formed bushy plants. (See 

 cnt.) Price, 20c. each, S2.00per doz., $10.00 per 100; strong young 

 plants from pots. 



OLYMPIA. The largest monthly Carnation yet produced ; well- 

 grown flowers, measuring three and three-fourths inches across. 

 The color is clear glossy white, with delicate pencilings of bright 

 scarlet running through the petals. The stems are large, aver- 

 aging 24 to 30 inches, a strong, vigorous, healthy grower, flower- 

 ing abundantly and sustaining its quality in hot weather. Deli- 

 ciously fragrant. {See cut.) Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. ; strong 

 young plants from pots. 



MRS. THOHAS W. LAWSON. . . . 



. . . THE FAHOUS $30,000.00 CARNATION. 



This famous Carnation was bought last 

 year for $30,000.00, the highest price ever 

 paid for a flower of any kind. A stand- 

 ing challenge of 85,000 to produce its 

 equal within a year failed to find one, so 

 it still remains undisputedly the best in 

 the world. The flowers are the largest, 

 deepest, best formed. The stems are 

 the longest and strongest. The color, 

 purest rose-pink, which illuminates 

 splendidly under artificial light. (See 

 cut.) Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



GOLD NUGGET. This fine yellow Carnation has taken the lead 

 in its class. Its strong growth and productiveness have deter- 

 mined its true value to the grower. It is of easy culture and re- 

 sponds liberally to good treatment. The flowers are of the deep- 

 est yellow, slightly striped with red, of good size and strong 

 stems. (See cut.) Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. ; strong young 

 plants from pots. 



ARNATI0N5.... 



STANDARD VARIETIES. 



Arataazindy. Snow-white, lightly penciled scarlet. 



Daybreak. Beautiful blush pink. 



Flora Hill. Pure white, fine large flowers on long stiff stems. 



Gen. Maceo. Beautiful crimson-maroon. 



Melba. Pure, clear rose-pink, very pretty and fragrant. 



Triumph. A pure, deep pink, large, full and double. 



GENEVIEVE LORD. A bright, clear, exquisite shade of soft 

 pink. This is by all standards the best of the new pink varieties, 

 large blooms, healthy grower. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



Mrs. JamesDean. Light pink, a trifle lighter than Wm. Scott. 



Scarlet Wave. Deep brilliant red. A very flne variety. 



Victor. Deep salmon pink. A " sport " from Daj'break. 



"White Cloud. Large flowers, strong stems, pure white. 



Tidal Wave. Deep cerise pink, very attractive. 



Wm. Scott. Flowers large, of a deep pink, long stems. 

 Price, 10c. each, SI. 00 per doz., S6.00 p^r 100. 



MARGUERITE HONTHLY CARNATIONS. 



A new I'ace of monthly Carnations which is of the greatest value 

 for summer bloomin};;. Thej- bloom freely all summer, and the 

 flowers are mostly all double ; they are all elegantly fiingt-d and 

 deliciously fragrant. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., SG.OO per 100. 



HARDY GARDEN CARNATIONS. 



Every color known in Carnations is represented, but having been 

 prrown from mixed seed we cannot supply any special color. Thej* 

 flower heavily in June. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



