NEW FLORAL GUIDE, SPRING, 1909 



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Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemums 



The following list of Ostrich Plume 

 Chrysanthemums includes the very best 

 varieties of this charming class. We 

 make prices as low as possible, so that 

 all" may give them a liberal trial. The 

 curious hairy flowers of the Ostrich 

 Plumes are always greatly admired. 

 Some protection from early frosts is very 

 desirable in exposed situations. 



F. J. Taggert — This is the grandest nov- 

 elty in Ostrich Plumed Chrysanthe- 

 mums introduced for many years; im- 

 mense flowers, sometimes over 8 inches 

 across and perfectly double, larger and 

 more beautiful "Plumes" than ever 

 seen in the older kinds. Was awarded 

 the $150 prize at the Kansas City 

 Flower Show, and won the medal at 

 Chicago as the best and most distinct 

 variety exhibited; soft, clear golden 

 yellow, exceedingly beautiful; a good 

 healthy grower and abundant bloomer, 

 extra fine in every way. Price, 15c. 

 each. 



Beauty of Truro — Magnificent large flow- 

 ers, beautifully feathered; color, rich 

 purplish bronze; very showy and at- 

 tractive. Price, 12c. each. 



Child of Two Worlds — Magnificent large 

 white flowers; pure snow-white, nicely 

 plumed; very fine. Price, 12c. each. 



Leocadie Gentils — Is considered the best 

 yellow plumed variety yet produced; 

 pure deep yellow, large and fine. Price, 

 12c. each. 



Louis Boehmer — Grand flowers, extra 

 large size, splendid globular form; 

 petals, broad and thickly plumed; 

 color, fine silvery pink; one of the best 

 for all purposes. Price, 12c. each. 



Monarch of Ostrich Plumes — Deep chrome 

 yellow, shaded buff and orange; long 

 broad petals, curiously cut. Price, 12c. 

 each. 



Lady of the Lake — Extra large incurved flowers; pale helio- 

 trope, passing to mother-of-pearl shades; beautifully 

 feathered. Price, 12c. each. 



New Ostrich Plume-Child of Two Worlds 



Mrs. Higginbotham — This excellent variety is a bright rich 

 pink color; petals are very hairy. Price, 12c. 



ign 

 each. 



OFFER No. 87— Any 3 12c. kinds for 30c. ; set of 8, including the F. J. Taggart, for 75c, postpaid 



Selected Chrysanthemums & General Planting 



EIGHTEEN CHOICE AND VALUABLE VARIETIES 



Black Hawk — Largest and most beautiful dark crimson- 

 scarlet — looks as if made of crimson velvet; large, full 



and deep; superb in every way. Price, 10c. each. 

 Buff Globe — Grand incurved golden yellow flowers, like 



balls of gold; good vigorous grower and free bloomer. 



Price, 10c. each. 

 Corea — Fine, large solid flowers, rich bronze yellow, deep 



crimson markings ; a handsome, abundant bloomer. Price, 



10c. each. 

 Eugene Dailledouse — A grand sort; bright, rich golden 



yellow; not surpassed in size and beauty by any other 



variety. Price, 10c. each. 

 Fisher's Torch— Pure deep red, very bright and showy 



makes large bold flowers, borne erect on stiff stems; a 



good free bloomer and a general favorite. Price, 10c. 



each. 

 Geo. W. Childs — A fine variety, large, fully expanded flowers; 



color, rich deep velvety crimson; reverse of petals, shades 



of gold. Price, 10c. each. 

 Iora — This is a grand chrysanthemum.. Extra large full 



flowers, with beautiful tubular petals; clear bright pink; 



fine artistic form, very large size; a strong, vigorous 



grower, early and abundant bloomer. Price, 10c. each. 

 Ivory — A splendid pure white, fine free flowering variety; 



has no superior in its class. Fine for cutting. Price, 10c. 



each. 

 John Shrimpton — Grand deep 13d flowers, very bright and 



striking; a neat, compact grower and abundant bloomer. 



Price, 10c. each. 



OFFER No. 87a— 3 for 25c. ; 7 for 50c; or set 

 of 18 for $1.35, postpaid. 



Mrs. J. J. Glessner — This is a very handsome variety for 

 garden planting; makes a neat, compact bush, covered 

 with large showy flowers; color, light yellow, with rich 

 apricot shading. Price, 10c. each. 



Major Bonnaffon — Soft, clear yellow globular flowers, crowded 

 full of petals — perfect in every way; one of the very best 

 kinds. Price, 10c. each. 



M. Fromont — Fine dark red, beautifully incurved; flowers 

 nicely plumed, nearly globular form and a good early 

 bloomer. Price, 10c. each. 



Mrs. Perrine (Pink Ivory) — Extra large, incurved globular 

 flowers; bright, clear rose pink; an ideal variety of this 

 color, and a first-class prize winner. Price, 10c. each. 



Mrs. W. J. Bryan — Extra fine, bright chrome yellow; a 

 magnificent flower, and an early and abundant bloomer. 

 Price, 10c. each. 



Otaheite — Extra large, bold flowers on strong, 'stiff stems; 

 deep red and clear golden yellow; very rich and hand- 

 some; a good bloomer. Price, 10c. each. 



Rose Owen — A grand early variety, large perfect form, a 

 splendid flower of clear, bright shining pink. Price, 10c. 

 each. 



The Egyptian — Immense flowers, fine incurved form; color, 

 dark velvety red; very rich and handsome; a splendid 

 variety for bedding and outside planting; very showy and 

 attractive. Price, 10c. each. 



The Queen — A very popular white variety; large, full flowers; 

 a grand sort for general planting, and also for exhibitions. 

 Price, 10c. each. 



William Simpson — Immense flowers, very deep, regular and 

 full, fine, rich rosy pink; reverse of petals silver rose; one 

 of the earliest large- flowering varieties, and has taken 

 highest prizes whenever exhibited. Price, 10c. each. 



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