TWELVE NEW ROYAL VARIETIES. 



The Carnation has been so greatly improved within comparatively a few years, that it is now pre-eminently one of the popular 

 flowers. Aside from its fine colors and spicy fragrance, a distinguishing merit is' its superb quality of retaining, for a long time after 

 it has been picked, its brightness and freshness, thus making it of all beautiful flowers, the most desirable for table decoration and 

 personal adornment. They are very easily gi-own and bloom freely, either as bedding plants in summer or in the green- 



house or window- '^•'••'^uie. garden in winter. Planted out in April they will commence flowering in early summer, and 

 continue until checked by cold weather in the fall. If intended for winter flowering, they should be gone over every three or four 

 weeks and all the young growth pinched or cut back to within four or flve inches of the riiain stem. This should be discontinued by 

 the first of September, by which time they will have made strong, bushy plants. They should be taken up and potted before the first 

 of October, and kept shaded and close for a few days, when tliey'will be ready for removal to the conservatory or window, where they 

 are to bloom. 



H. AV. Buckbee — 1. — The richest and grandest bright scarlet 

 varietj', of large size and delightfully fringed ; strong vigorous 

 habit and a delightful free bloomer. One of the very finest reds 

 ever introduced. Each flower, of a rich bright red color. ^— 

 very large and beautifully fringed, with its oriental clove (^^H 

 fragrance is a delight and wonder ; but, being a profuse iS^y 

 bloomer, when you see a plant covered with these rare 

 beauties, you cannot but exclaim aloud in your admiration. You 

 should not fail to try this extra fine variety. Pine plants, 15c 

 each ; .?1.,50 dozen. 



liois C. Haettel — 3. — A jmre white variety of California origin, 

 and one of the most prolific and continuous flowering varieties 

 ever inti'oduced. The cut gives a good idea of the actual size 

 and shape of the flower. The petals, as will be noticed, are very 

 heavily fringed, giving it a peculiar lace-Hke appearance. The 

 habit of the plant is all that could be desired, while in fragrance 

 it rivals the hardy garden Pinks. 15c each ; §1.50 per dozen. 



Helen Keller— 3. — One of the very largest and most beautifully 

 formed carnations ever introduced ; does not burst its calyx, ex- 

 ceedingly free flowering and producing extra good long, stout 

 stems ; a strong, vigorous and healthy grower. Color clear white 

 ground, delicately and very evenly marked with bright scarlet, 

 giving it a very pleasing and effective finish. Good strong 

 plants, 15c each ; Si. .50 per dozen. 



Mine, Diaz Albertini — Delicate flesh Pink ; a very large finely 

 formed flower with a sti'ong clove fragrance. Habit, strong, 

 very free blooming, producing flowers on long stiff stems. As a 

 pink Cai-nation it has no equal. Price, 15c each ; -SI. 50 per doz. 



Mr.s. Elizabeth Reynolds — A strong vigorous, free growing 

 variety; flowers three inches in diameter, with broad petals of 

 bright silvery pink. Slightly clove scented odor. An ever- 

 bloomer with long stems ; the flowers remain in good condition 



on the plant for two weeks. Only 15c each ; $1.50 per dozen. 



Edna Craig -The very finest Carnation pink yet introduced; of 

 largest size, with heavy fringed petals. The flower is produced 

 on long stiff stems, and has never shown a sign of disease; calyx 

 very strong. It is an all season bloomer, the blooms taking the 

 Madison Square cup in November, and those taking the Craig 

 cup at Philadelphia in April, were borne by the same plants. 

 Its lasting qualities, both cut and on the bushes, are wonderful. 

 It is a prime shipper. 15e each ; SI. 50 per dozen. 



Tidal Wave — Flowers very large and perfect in form. Color a 

 bright rosy pink, with salmon shading, when the flowers are 

 fully expanded. A very healthy grower and remarkably free 

 bloomer. Plant dwarfi growing about fourteen inches high. 

 This we consider one of the best Pink varieties ever offered, and 

 an excellent vai-iety for pot culture. 10c each : ?1.00 per doz. 



William Scott— A' handsome new Pink variety of the rarest 

 beauty, proving a great success wherever grown. A verj' strong 

 grower, early and a free bloomer. Flowers are of lai-ge size of a 

 most beautiful shade of pink, always attracting attention. It 

 will please you in everv respect. 15c each ; 81.50 per dozen. 



Ramona— A glowing deep red, very full and double. Beautifully 

 fringed, clove scented. Flowers of a large size and good keeping 

 qualities. The queen of the dark reds. 15c each; S1.50 per doz. 



The Stuart— Brilliant scarlet ; bright color and vigorous ; foliage 

 deep green ; stems, long and strone, blooming from November to 

 July. Excellent keepers; calyx perfect. 15c each ; §1.50 dozen. 



Silver Spray— This we consider the purest White Carnation. 

 Robust, dw'ai'f, profuse bloomer; never bursting. 10c; SI. 00 doz. 



Daybreak — Beautiful light pink ; finely formed flowers, good 

 stem, free bloomer. Firstclass in every respect. 10c each. SI doz. 



SPEClAIi OFFER— A full set of 13 royal new varieties for 

 onlv $1.23. 



93 



