CHRYSANTHEMUMS, MORNING GLORIES AND CARNATIONS. 



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JUDGE HOYT. 



Extra-large, incurved flowers; deep and massive; color, 

 fine rosy pink with pearly-white centre, sometimes tinged 

 sulphur yellow; rich and handsome. 35 cts. each. 



LOUIS BOEHMER. 



The splendid New Pink Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum 

 which created such a furore when first introduced. Grand 

 flowers, e.xlra-large size, splendid globular form ; petalsbroad 

 and lasting and thickly covered with the fine downy hairs so 

 much ad.mired, and from which the name Ostrich Plume is 

 derived; color, deep rich pink; solid and fine. The plant is 

 a remarkably strong and vigorous grower, blooms quickly 

 and produces flowers in abundance all through the season. 

 30 cts. each. 



MISS ANNA MANDA. 



This variety is remarkable as being sweet-scented ; flowers 

 very high and compact, perfectly double, incurving, and of 

 the purest white color. 50 cts. each. 



L. C. MADERIA. 



The flowers of this splendid variety, when placed in water, 

 last longer than any other ; a very free bloomer ; strong 

 stems; flowers very double and compact; very distinct; 

 color, bright orange yellow ; petals closely quilled ; won 

 silver medal at Philadelphia and certificate at Indianapolis. 

 50 cts. each. 



MICHIGAN. 



A valuable variety; extremely free flowering; color, rich 

 magenta. 35 cts. each. 



MRS. LAY. 



A very chaste and beautiful flower; fine cup-shaped; 

 petals slightly incurved ; pearl white, with faint blush lineson 

 edges of petals ; very double and well filled. 30 cts. each. 



MINNIE WANAMAKER. 



Immense flowers, borne erect on stout stems ; deep, rich, 

 full form, with broad, thick petals ; color, pure snowy white; 

 a robust grower and abundant bloomer ; highly recom- 

 mended. 30 cts. each. 



MERMAID. 



A very delicate and chaste flower ; clear bright pink, pass- 

 ing to silver rose and white ; broad waxy petals, fine incurved 

 form, exceedingly beautiful. 30 cts. each. 



SHENANDOAH. 



Magnificent bright flowers of enormous size, full and 

 double to the centre; some petals over an inch in width; 

 color, a new .shade of deep chestnut brown on both upper 

 and lower surface; prize winner at Philadelphia. 50 cts. 

 each. 



SUGAR LOAF. 



Noted for its vigorous growth and immense bloom ; large, 

 finely formed flowers; rich canary yellow, sometimes shaded 

 bronze; took $50 premium at Cincinnati Show, and one of 

 six to win the %ioo at Indianapolis ; highly recommended for 

 open ground and does well everywhere. 35 cts. each. 



W. A. MANDA. 



(See cut.) This is a new golden-yellow ostrich plume or 

 hairy Chrysanthemum ; flowers very large and of a fine, 

 clear golden yellow ; vigorous in growth, with flowers borne 

 upright on stout stems. This is the grandest and most unique 

 introduction from Japan made for some time past. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Special Offer. — For gi.io we will send, postpaid, any 

 three varieties of the Prize-zuinning Chrysanthemums de- 

 scribed above and on the opposite p.tge ; any twelve varieties 

 foi" $3-75. o"" the entire collection, 24 varieties in all, for;g7.20. 



A CUSTOMER, last Fall, who ordered one dollar's 

 worth of specially prepared Chrysanthemums, such as we 

 offer above, said, never was a dollar for flowers so well 

 .'ipfnt. 



WlNTER-BLOQMIl© MQINIM© Ql@1I1S 



strain, all colors mi.\ed. 



If you want brilliant flowers 

 and plenty of them in your win- 

 dows the coming Winter, plant 

 our Winter-bloo7ni)ig Strain of 

 Convolvulus ; we cannot th.ink 

 of any flower that will grow as 

 easily and give the same satis- 

 faction. A packet of seed sown 

 in a 6-inch pot, box or pan, will 

 be a flower show in forty to 

 forty-five days. Flowers very 

 large, very brilliant and open all 

 day .continuing for a long period. 

 We do not know of anything 

 that will give as much enjoy- 

 ment for the money as a packet 

 of these Winter-blooming Morn- 

 ing Glories. We offer this fine 

 10 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Maiqaret Carnatiqns. 



This splendid 

 new class of Car 

 nations, or Pinks 

 i s undoubtedly 

 among the most 

 valuable novel- 

 ties now offered 

 Sow the seeds m 

 pots or boxes any 

 time during the 

 Autumn, and in 

 Midwinter the 

 dwarf and ver\ 

 robust branching 

 plants will be full 

 of brilliant flow 

 ers, which are 

 continued in re- 

 markable profu- 

 sion for a long 

 time. The colors 

 range through 

 superb shades of 

 deep and light 

 reds, carmine 

 pink, white, va 

 riegations, etc 

 As will be seen bv our illustration the large flowers are of 

 perfect form ; the doubles run o\ ei 70 per cent. loc. per pkt. 



EqSEMQNT LaWM QRASS F01 

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The matter of Lawn Grass is constantly receiving our best 

 attention, and we are satisfied that our Rosemont Lawn 

 Grass here offered cannot be surpassed for quickly making 

 a handsome, turfy sward that will stand our hot and dry Sum- 

 mers, presenting at all times a healthy and rich green color; 

 also the strong vitality and excellent quality of this valuable 

 L.awn Grass make it particularly desirable for renovating old 

 worn-out lawns, and lawns that have grown thin and bare in 

 places. 



For laying down new Lawns or Plots, sow the seed at the 

 rate of one quart to 300 square feet (15x20 feet), or five 

 bushels to the acre ; for renovating Lawns half this quantity 

 is sufficient. Full directions for the laying down and care of 

 Lawns is sent with each order. We will also be glad to 

 answer any inquiries in regard to the subject. 



PRICE BY MAIL, POSTPAID.— One quart, 30 cts.; 

 4. quarts, $1 . 



We offer this seed in. hulk by Express at $r.2S per peck ; 

 one-half bushel, $2. so ; $s P"' ^"^^^^^ • 5 bushels for $22.^0. 



PLEASE NOTICE. —The Spring edition of Our New 

 Guide offers upwards of 1000 varieties of the choicest 

 Flower and Vegetable Seeds. A copy will be sent free to 

 any one who desires it. 



