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CHRYSAIVTHE>IUM 



TIMOTHY EATON* 



This is the largest globular Japanese incurved 

 white yet introduced, with strong, stiff stems and 

 splendid foliage ; was shown at all the principal 

 exhibitions last fall, and was in every case the 

 centre of attraction, and was always awarded 

 highest honors. 75 cts. each ; $6 00 per doz. 

 (Ready April 1st. ) 



NEIV POMPOIVE 

 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



The following six varieties are offered for the 

 first time this season. All were shown at the 

 exhibitions of the Philadelphia, Chicago and 

 other horticultural societies, at all of which cer- 

 tificates of merit were awarded : 

 Aileeil. Deep lilac-pink ; close, compact 



form. 

 Oallia. A bold, handsome soft pink flower. 

 Klondike. The most brilliant yellow of the 



family. 

 LiUla'. A lovely pure white ; globular form. 

 Miss Ada Williams. White, shaded with 



blush; slightly laced-violet. 

 Qlliliola. Deep, clear orange-yellow, of 



excellent form. 

 30 cts. each ; set of 6 varieties, $1.50. (Ready 

 in March.) 



NE^W HARDY 



DELPHINIUMS. 



Beauty of Liangport. A semi-double sort, with large creamy-white 



flowers with yellow eye. 75 cts. each. 

 Pl'inirose. Large, single white flowers with yellow eye. 75 ~tz. each. 



Tl^EEYE GRAND NETV CACTUS 



Every year brings the Cactus Dahlia more to the front in popular favor, and, 

 compared to the formal flowers of the old type, it is little wonder that this type 

 the past few years, and not only has the hybridizer succeeded in giving us new 

 the varieties that are now being introdi'.ced are much freer-blooming. 



The set of 12 varieties oft'ered below were selected by our own representatives, who during the past summer visited the 

 gardens of the principal specialists in Europe, and are the cream of the hundreds of fine sorts introduced abroad the past few 

 years. (See cut.' 



DAHLIAS. 



considering their graceful beauty, 

 has been so much developed during 

 and exquisite forms and colors, but 



Cinderella. Bright purple, deepening to a rich velvety 

 shade in the centre. 



Countess of Lonsdale. An exquisite shade of rich sal- 

 mon, with just a suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals. 

 Towards tlie tips the color deepens gradually to the softest 

 carmine pink. 



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Frond op Adiantum Charlott.e. 

 (See offer on page 17.) 



Island Queen. A beautiful light mauve. 



Firebrand. Richest velvety-crimson ; the finest of its color. 



Kinarfislier. Bright carmine ; petals curled and curved in 



an elegant, irregular manner. 

 Mrs, Dickson. Lovely soft rose, passing to yellow at base 

 of petals. 



Mr. Moore. Rich cherry-red ; one of the best dark varieties. 

 Nibelungen. A peculiar shade of carmine overlaid with deep velvety- 

 crimson. 

 Queen Willielniina. Dark velvety-crimson, shading to light yellow 



at base of petals. 

 Sieglinde. Color pure amber, shading to delicate chamois at the tips 



of the petals. 

 Sig'niund. A fresh, pleasing, rosy-carmine. 

 Sparkler, Bright crimson ; flowers small, but veiy free. 



Strong dormant roots, 50 cts. each; set of 12 varieties, fS.OO. 



TWO NEW HARDY DEUTZIAS. 



Gracilis Rosea. Identical with Z>. gracilis in general habit, but with 

 flowers fully double the size of that graceful variety, to which is added 

 the additional charm of being suffused with a delicate rosy tint — just 

 suflicient to relieve the dead white. A shrub that will undoubtedly take 

 front rank in the garden as well as for forcing in winter. 



Gracilis Venusta. A handsome dwarf branching variety, producing 

 long cone-shaped panicles of pure white flowers of large size, the 

 individual florets reminding one of a single Azalea in miniature. 

 Strong plants, 25 cts. each. 





