114 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 
2 The» Royal = Japanese ifysan/hemums, = 
SHOWN ON THE COLORED PLATE OPPOSITE 
(one-third natural size) 
WE BELIEVE ARE UNEQUALED IN THEIR 
RICHNESS” OF :COLOR, 
VARIETY OF FORM, 
VIGOR OF GROWTH, 
FREEDOM OF BLOOM, 
SIZE OF, RLOWEES; 
And surpass any collection hitherto offered in sirtking contrast of color combined with unique formaiion of flowers. 
HE ROYAL JAPANESE. varieties were imported by us from Japan at great expense, the grand PINK Ostrich 
a Plume variety (Louis Boehmer), which is shown in the centre of the group, alone costing us $500. Japan, as 
is well known, is rich in its great variety of Chrysanthemums, and it is fair to say that The Royal Japanese 
varieties we now offer represent the choicest types to be found in that country. Next to the Rose the Chrysanthemum 
is now the most popular of all flowers, and deservedly so, for no other is more easy of culture, and no other responds 
more generously to cultivation. Coming into bloom, as they do, when mostly all other flowers are gone, they unite with 
the season of “ Indian Summer,” in recalling the ‘gloties of.the past season, and make our gardens rich in gorgeous 
shades of crimson, gold, purple, pink and spotléss white ; hence it is little wonder that they appeal so strongly to the 
popular heart. That The Royal Japanese varieties we now offer will increase the interest in this grand race is 
undoubted, as they are as easily grown and just as hardy as the common kinds. So that every purchaser of this Royal 
Collection may know the best methods of culture, we have prepared an essay on the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum, 
which will be sent free to every one buying The Royal Japanese-Chrysanthemums. Notwithstanding the great 
expense incurred in procuring this collection, we have determined to place them within the reach of all, and so offer 
them at popular prices. Below we give the name and description of each sort, but would direct attention to the Colored 
Plate, which is a faithful representation of them (% natural size), being painted from nature by our own artist. 
No. 1. GARDEN QUEEN. Deep violet, reverse of petals silvery rose ; a charming contrast of color. 
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CASHMERE. Base of petals light crimson, upper part rich amber ; a novel and distinct variety. 
« 3. DAWN. Delicate rosy blush, flowers of the largest size ; undoubtedly a grand acquisition. 
4. GOLDEN PLUME. Drooping petals of a rich golden color, with a tuft of feathery petals in the centre. 
LOUIS BOEHMER. The PINK Ostrich Plume variciy. For fuller description see page 116. 
“ 6. OMAR. Rich deep crimson of the shade known as “ox blood red”; a variety of undoubted merit. 
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eee L'ANGELUS. Deep rich purple, and a variety of great promise for garden or exhibition. 
« § SUNRAY. Rich yellow and light crimson ; an exceedingly bright and attractive sort. 
« g. SANTA CLAUS. Fleecy white, of the largest size and perfect form ; the best in its color yet offered. 
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Price, any of the above, 40 cts. each, except Louis Boehmer, which is 60cts., or The Royal Japanese Chrysanthemums, as shown on Colored 
Plate opposite, set of nine varieties for $3.00. (If bought separately would cost $3.80.) 
