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JOHNSON . & . STOKES • PHILADELPHIA 



PRIZE NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Below we ofler a few of the very choicest Chrysanthemums of recent introduction. This collection will be found: 

 unsurpassed by any varieties offered anywhere. Ready March Isi. Orders filled in rotation as received. 



GOLDEN WEDDING. Thi.9 is a 

 grand golden yellow variety. Nothing 

 can e.vceed the richness of its color ; it is 

 unrivalled in this respect. It is a remark- 

 ably vigorous grower and has such 

 strength of stem that it carries its great 

 globular flowers erect, giving it a bold, 

 majestic appearance. The form of Oolden 

 UVrfdiH.^; is unique; the outer petals droop 

 downward in picturesque irregularity, the 

 centre of the flower is built high, with 

 broad petals irregularly overlaid so that 

 — although the flowers are .^o large tliat 

 they are not heavy, solid-looking like 

 many others — for this reason alone, it 

 will, no doubt, supersede all other yellow 

 varieties with the public. Thejudgesat th& 

 Chrysanthemum show, in Philadelphia,, 

 pronounced it the best yellow in commerce- 

 and this opinion has been endorsed by 

 everyone wlio saw it. 40c. each ; 3 for 

 $1.00 ; S3.00 per dozen. 



COL. WM. B. SMITH. A beautiful 

 broad petaled, symmetrically formed va- 

 riety of high build and full to the centre. 

 The most double of all doubles, form- 

 ing a solid mass of the richest, brighest 

 golden l.>ronze. A prize winner wherever 

 exhibited, both as specimen cut flowers 

 and as plants. The foliage is verv large 

 and glossy. 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00 ; S3.00 

 per dozen. i 



::MKS. L. C. MADEIKA (Goldeix 



Ball). This new variety is so unique in 



its symmetry and beauty that it stands 



without a rival. The grand flowers are a 



perfect ball of bright golden yellow, of" 



great substance, lasting for many days 



when cut and placed in water. 40c. each; 



3 for Jl.OO ; 53.00 per dozen. 



E. HITZEKOTH. a magnificent e.xtra large flower,. 



petals broad and peculiarly arranged, completely fillingr 



centre. Bright lemon yellow, exquisite and novel form ; 



superior for commercial or exhibition purposes. Awarded 



the Winslow cup for best vellow, and certificate of merit. 



40c. each; S.forSl.OO; S3.00 per dozen. 



IVIKS. KOBT. CKAIG. One of the finest globular 

 whites; very large and shapely, as perfect in type as Mrs. 

 L. C. Madeira is among globular yellows. Certificates at 

 Philadelphia, New York and Indianapolis. 30c. each ; 4 for 

 SI. 00; 82.50 per dozen. 



MRS. MAKIA SIMPSON. Very large, soft chrome 

 yellow flower, with broad, incurved petals, showing no 

 centre. Looks like an exquisite hall of butter; strong, stifT 

 stems and fine foliage, \\e\i grown flowers are eight to 

 nine inches across. 30c. each ; 4 for SI. 00; 82.50 per dozen. 



HAKKY E. "tVlDENEK. Bright lemon yellow with- 

 out shadings. Flower large, on .stiff, stout stems that hold 

 the flowers erect, without support ; incurving, forming a 

 large rounded surface ; petals crisp and stiff': very free iu 

 growth, but not course. One of the finest yellows in cultiTa- 

 tion. 20c. each ; S2.00 per dozen. 



A PHOTOGRAPH OF GOLDEN WEDDING, J^ NATURAL SIZE 



JOHN GOODE. This is a fancy cut-flower variety of 

 almost globular form, of the finest silky finish, and destined 

 to become a standard sort for cutting; the outer petals are 

 delicate lavender, forming a decided band of color; the 

 inner petals are clear lemon. 40c. each; 3 for Sl.OO; S3.00 

 per dozen. 



MRS. IRVING CLARK. A pearl white on the mar- 

 gin shading to deep rose. Petals twisted and incurved. 

 Flowers very large and tine. 25c. each ; 5 for Sl.OO ; S2.00 

 per dozen. 



MISS MINNIE WANAMAKEK. Immense pure snowy 

 white flowers, borne erect on stout stems. Deep, rich, full 

 form with broad, thick petals. A strong grower and abun- 

 dant bloomer. Highly recommended. 20c. each; S2.00 per 

 dozen. 



5IRS. A. J. DREXEL. A very large flowering early 

 variety. Color a beautiful crimson lake. Petals long and 

 twisted. A valuable addition to the list. 30c. each; 4 for 

 Sl.OO; S2. 50 per dozen. 



IVORY. Snowy white, of perfect incurved form, very 

 large; this is undoubtedl.v one of the most useful introduc- 

 tions of late years, as it is an early variety, of dwarf habit 

 and free flowering, 20c. each; S2. 00 per dozen. 



Prize Exhibition Collection of Clirysantlieniums. 



As a special inducement to get you to test these niag-nificent Clirysantheinuins, 

 we offer any five of the above varieties, your selection, for $1.00, by mail, post- 

 paid ; the entire set of twelve, for $2.00, by mail, post-paid. 



WM. H. LINCOLN. A magnificent golden yellow 

 variety, straight, flat, spreading petals. An extra large 

 flower, completely double, and of great substance. 



MERMAID. A soft, mellow pink, with deeper shad- 

 ing on the outer edge, while at the base it is of a deep 

 cream ; a fine incurving globular flower. 



ROBERT BOTTOMLY. Very large, pure white, with 

 petals irregularly twisted and incurved. One of the finest 

 whiles for exhibition. 



PURITAN. Tinted white, an early variety and a ver.v 

 beautiful sort. Strong gro'wer. 



3IRS. WTVI. BOW^EN. Has broad incurved petals; 

 rich crimson, reverse side old gold, giving the flower a very- 

 distinct and handsome appearance. 



L. CANTS'ING. Clear, white, large flat flowers. A 

 good strong grower. 



KIOTO. A fine, deep yellow, with a peculiar waxy 

 lustre. Petals incurved and twisted. 



CULLINGFORDII. Rich crimson, shaded scarlet, the 

 flowers are large and petals reflexed. One of the finest dark 

 varieties, and no collection is complete without it. 



Price of any of tlie above Eight Varieties, loc. each, or the entire eight for Sl.OO ; or the entire 

 collection on this page for S2.75. 



