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The above illustration, reproduced from a photograph, shows 

 the splendid results obtained by amateur cultivation in open 

 ground, without the aid of a greenhouse. This photograph 

 was sent us by J. E. Hill, Sabine, Ohio. 



TWO hundred years ago the Chrysanthemum first be- 

 came known in Europe. Since that time the in- 

 terest in it has never been allowed to abate, and 

 through the indomitable enterprise of the Ameri- 

 can growers, who have paid it wonderful devotion, it has 

 as if by magic developed into the unquestioned Queen of 

 Autumn-blooming flowers. Next to Roses it is our great- 

 est specialty. Oar Production this year will 

 reach 200,000 Plants. As in Roses, we carry all 

 that is good. No varieties of merit have escaped our no- 

 tice. For massive flowers, grandeur of color, ease of cul- 

 ture and certainty to bloom, either in the open ground or 

 in pots, there is no plant that will surpass it, and but 

 few that equal it. The flowers are magnificent, especially 

 those of the newer varieties which we offer. In the open 

 ground they quickly make large bushes, and a single plant 

 will produce hundreds of perfect flowers. Their season 

 of bloom lasts up until severe frost. 



When grown in pots, if treatef 1 in the manner described 

 by a customer on page 83, who gives his experience, fine 

 large specimen flowers can be secured, which will equal 

 the blooms that are sold at flower stores in the Fall at $3 

 to $5 per dozen. There is absolutely no uncertainty as to 

 your success if you will but follow the instructions given. 

 If you have never seen the beauties of the newer Chrysan- 

 themums, the varieties which we offer, grown as described 

 on page 83, will prove revelations to you. Under ordinary, 

 cultivation we again had flowers this season on stems 

 from 2 to 4 feet in length measuring from 6 to 10 inches 

 in diameter For matchless beauty of their flowers, vig- 

 orous growth and ease of culture, the Chrysanthemum 

 stands at the head of the list. We offer them at low prices, 

 and they should be included in every order. We would like 

 to see the Queen of Autumn growing in every home. It is 

 the people's flower. The color-plate illustration on page 87 

 will give you an idea of the superb beauty of the flowers. 

 Our pages are not sufficiently large to show them life uze. 

 The five varieties shown are typical of all the varieties 

 that we offer, so far as size and general beauty are con- 

 cerned. 



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NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 1905 



The varieties offered below are the very latest and best 

 introductions introduced this year. These varieties were 

 selected from all the principal exhibition, where they won 

 first honors. They are superb in every way. Do not fail to 

 give them a trial, as their marvelous beauty will astonish 

 you. We make the price low for strong plants. 



CPRICE * Strong Plants of all the Varieties on this page, 20 cts. each; 

 * 3 for 50 cts ; 7 for $1 ; $i.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



A. J. Balfour.— Beautiful bright rose pink, and one of the 



most beautiful of its color. Large and fine for all purposes. 

 Perfects every flower. Very easy culture. A prize winner. 



Black Hawk.- Dark crimson scarlet; one of the best of 

 its color of recent years. A strong vigorous grower, with 

 fine stem and foliage. 



Casco.— A superb garnet-red. It has a wonderfully strong 

 constitution and produces its flowers in abundance; splen- 

 didly made of beautiful incurved form, large, full and double. 



Col. Appleton.— Well named King of the Yellows. Im- 

 mense, bright yellow, magnificent in form and color; grand 

 stems and foliage. A champion of champions. 



Cremo.-A light yellow sport of Glory of the Pacific and 

 identical in all respects save in color. No one should he 

 without this valuable variety. 



EJthelyn.— Japanese incurved petals, light rose pink at the 

 base, shading lighter at the top. Six inches across. Beau- 

 tiful form. Early. 



Bstella.— Large creamy white. Very beautiful; an early 

 and abundant bloomer. 



H. W. Buckbee.— Grand bright yellow. Dwarf growing: 

 large, loosely arranged flowers of wonderful beauty. 



Lavender Queen.— Decidedly distinct from any other 

 pink being a soft lavender pink. Very beautiful and pop- 

 ular. Flowers very large; outer petals reflexed; center erect, 



Marie laser.— A beautiful French variety. It is a strong 

 dwarf grower and an early bloomer. The flower is a beauti- 

 ful pearl pink, deepening to a bright shade at the base ol 

 petals. A grand variety. 



Mrs T. W. Pocket.— Deep canary yellow with long droop- 

 ing florets; very graceful in form. A great acquisition. 



Mrs. S T. Murtlock The purest and brightest soft pink 



up to "date. Large size, fine form, and of g«Hui substance; 

 foliage and stem perfect. Simply grand. 



Opali.— Better than Lady Fttsnoygram. Very early. Color 

 pure white shaded blush pink. Magnificent Bowers. 



Timotliy Eaton.— This magnificent variety stands out 

 head and shoulders above any white in cult nation l tie 

 flower is the purest white: steins stout, erect and Stiff. 



Has won hundreds of prizes, certificates, gold medals and 

 silver cups strictly on its merits. 

 Win. Duckliam.— The most sensational Bower of the sea- 

 son. An exquisite shade of pink without any trace of pur- 

 ple. It is a good healthy grower and very easily managed. 

 Extra large: massive incurved. A really grand Bower. 



I SoeCial Offer Set of J5 Superb New Chrysanthemums I Plea* order as + 



t J P CUdl ^"ri described above, postpaid, for $J.75. | "The Novelty Set" J 



