hrysanthemums 
MRS. ALPHEUS HARDY.— The Ostrich Plume Chrys- 
anthemum. One of the most distinct and handsome Chrysan 
themums ever offered. The flowers are pure white, one foot or more 
in circumference, petals turning gracefully inward, dotted with a 
peculiar hairy or plumelike growth, the whole resembling a mass of 
snow white ostrich plumes. The accompanying illustration gives 
you but a faint idea how really beautiful this Chrysanthemum is 
and no one reading this should fail to secure at least one plant, anc 
when in bloom you will behold what it is impossible to describe. 
KIOTO.—A handsome new incurved variety, flowers of enor 
mous size, with glossy petals, forming into an almost perfect ball of 
deep chrome yellow ; quite distinct. 
LILIAN BIRD.— Just think of Chrysanthemum f 
inches in diameter. Such is the characteristics of the Li 
Beautiful pale flesh color, with long tubular petals of pert 
MRS. CARNEGIE.— Another very large flower 
almost equaling Lilian Bird in size. In color is of the ri¢ 
crimson. This sort was awarded a silver cup valued a 
Mrs. Carnegie for the handsomest seedling. 
Any of the above handsome Chrysanthemums, 25 cents each 
5 for 31.00; $2.00 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER.—| will send one plant of each of the four sorts, free 
by mail, on receipt of 75 cents. 
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TWO GRAND VIOLETS 
SWANLEY WHITE.—A most beautiful Violet, being pure 
white, double, and deliciously fragrant. It isa free bloomer, its 
large, double, white flowers above its glossy, green foliage producing 
oi 5 a most wonderful effect. Good strong plants, 15 cents each. 
cy y MARIE LOUISE.—Deep violet blue, double, fragrant and 
free-flowering. Should be grown by all interested in the culture of 
cut flowers on account of its easy forcing qualities. Good strong 
plants, 15 cents each. 
One plant each of these Two Grand Violets, for 25 cents. 
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HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.—A fine 
hardy shrub, introduced from Japan. It is of bushy and compact 
growth, attaining a height of several feet; flowers are white and 
borne in immense pyramidal panicles more than a foot long ; remains 
in bloom a long time. Undoubtedly one of the finest hardy shrubs 
lately introduced. Price, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. ; 
HYDRANGEA. Otaska.—Unusually large glossy green foli- 
age, strong habit of growth. The flowers are borne well above the 
foliage, trusses frequently measuring 10 inches across. Color, rich 
dark pink. Itis a profuse bloomer and although not hardy, still 
deserves to be largely cultivated. Price, 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 
HELIOTROPE. Roi des Noirs.—A beautiful new 
Heliotrope, that when better known is sure to become a favor- 
ite The flowers are of a dark violet purple, with clear white 
eye. The foliage is unlike any other variety, being pointed, 
and dark green in color. It isan abundant bloomer, and of 
rich fragrance, and is desirable either for Summer decora- 
tion or Winter flowering. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 
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