TWELVE UNEQUALLED CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



INTER This is a grand novelty of the general type of V. 



Morel, from which it is a seedling. The color is a 

 OCEAN... delightful, glistening, peai-ly white, with light suf- 

 fusion of pink. Petals of great substance, recurring, 

 forming a bloom one-third larger than the V. Morel. The stems 

 are very stiff, the foliage extremely handsome, and carried close 

 to the flower. Vase of six blooms of Inter Ocean took first prize 

 in Chicago for the best of any color. 25c each. 



Mrs. J. George lis— A magnificent white variety in every 

 respect. It is an ivory-white, very massive in build, recurving, 

 and petals interlacing. This variety was cut twelve days before 

 the Chicago show, and reached there in fine condition, being 

 awarded a special Columbian medal. You can depend upon it 

 being one of the very finest, most distinct and servicable novel- 

 ties of the year. A delightful surprise to those who have not 

 seen it. 25c each. 



The Queen — This grand variety has shown itself after another 

 year's ti'ial to be one of the very finest -whites to date. The 

 "flovver excels all in pure whiteness, is extra large, broad 

 and deep; the petals are heavy and thick; a good keeper; 

 leaves broad and thick, stem "strong, holding blooms vei-y 

 firm and erect. It has won three first premiums for best 

 white at Woi'ld's Fair Chrysanthemum show, namely: For best 

 vase of 12 blooms, best 50, and best 100: receiving i'or the last 

 the Bronze Medal of the Fair. It has been a prize winner wher- 

 ever shown. 15c each. 



Harry E. Widener — Bright, lemon yellow without shadings. 

 Flower large, on stiff, stout stems that hold the blooms erect, 

 without support; incurving, forming a large rounded surface; 

 petals crisp and stiff ; very free in growth, but not coarse. 10c. 



Mrs. Li. C. Madeira — Probably the finest specimen extant in 

 the Chinese section ; it forms a large, compact, bright orange 

 ball; very heavy petals, upright like unopened pointed quills, 

 slightljMncurving, nicely pointed: destined to become a leader, 

 being a distinct advance in its section. Silver Medal at Phila- 

 delphia and certificate at Indianapolis 10c each. 



Ivory —Unexcelled for pot culture ; pure white bloom of exquisite 

 form and finish. Has been shown in grand shape at all the re- 

 cent exhibitions; it is especially noticable for its grand globular 

 form, its Dahlia-like petals and absolute purity of color. 10c 



Princess of Chrysanthemums— This variety received the 

 first pi-ize in Japan last fall, and was very much admired while 

 in bloom the past season. In form it resembles an immense ball 

 of incurving and twisting petals: color, a delicate shade of light 

 lavender pink. This variety was sold for the first time in Japan 

 last year, and is magnificent in every respect. 15c each. 



Autumn Glow — A fine large, incurved globular bloom ; very full 

 and of a light bronze or autumn leaf color; growth very strong, 

 with stiff flower stems. An oddly colored and unique variety. 

 Price, 15c each. 



Emma Hizeroth — A magnificent extra large bloom, petals broad 

 and peculiarly arranged, completely filling the center. Bright 

 lemon yellow' A strong, healthy grower, and a beauty in every 

 respect. 10c each. 



Cnllingfordii— See cut Ko. 2— Reflexed, velvety crimson, shading 

 to scarlet. No other variety has yet approached this in color. A 

 finely formed, extra large bloom of striking coloring, demanding 

 attention wherever exhibited. 15c each. 



Miles A. Wheeler— A fine mid-season incurved Japanese. 

 Flowers of large size, the ground color a beautiful light yellow 

 with outer petals finely striped pink, giving it a bronze appear- 

 ance bv dav and pink by night. Best yellow at Indianapolis, '91 ; 

 certificate at Boston and best seedling at Sharon, Pa.. 1S92. 10c 



Exquisite— A seedling from Mrs. Fottler; peculiar in color and 

 shape of bloom: the petals grow quite upright, thus showing the 



nil mm " "j^afc, "' " bright pink shading at its very best. A 



" ' i^t ^ X*^ '-^ hS pS^ very handsome and novel variety, satis- 

 i!^^3^fifjf3^>i^Hi factory in every way. 15c each. 

 InTifnliTl^iw^^riiuTi^ magnificent new varie- 



ties of Chrysanthemums for only $1.25. 



Golden- Gate Park, Sax Fraxcisco, Cal. 



H. W. Buckbee: 



Dear Sir— Seeds and plants received in perfect shape Thanks 

 for prompt and careful attention. Yours, J. McLaren, Supt. 



■ Erie, Pa., April 27, 1S94. 



Mr. H. W. BrcKBEE; 



Dear Sir— The plants you sent me arrived all right and are grow- 

 ing fine. They came nice and fresh. 



Respectfully, \V. F. Reader. 



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