NEW GUIDE— ABRIDGED EDITION. 



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Chrysanthemums. 



Sugar Loaf. — Noted for its vigorous growth and immense 

 bloom; large, finely formed flowers, rich canary yellow, 

 sometimes shaded bronze; took $50 premium at Cincinnati 

 Show, and one of six to win the $100 at Indianapolis ; highly 

 recommended for open ground and does well everywhere. 

 30 cts. each. 



Bartholdi. — Named in honor of M. Bartholdi, the artist 

 who designed the mighty Statue of Liberty in New York 

 harbor; superb flowers, very regular form, clear carnation 

 red. 10 cts. each. 



Chiffonier. — Silvery pink ; petals turning and twisting 

 towards the centre, forming a bal' of perfect neglige. 10 cts. 

 each. 



Rose Queen. — An early and profuse bloomer; extra- 

 large, round, full flowers, measuring 4 to 5 inches across; 

 petals curiously quilled for half their length and then flat- 

 tened out; color, clear rosy amaranth, passing to rich pink; 

 very bright and handsome; one of the best. 20 cts. each. 



Frank Thompson. — Undoubtedly one of the most su- 

 perb varieties recently introduced ; grand flowers, with broad, 

 thick petals and slightly incurved form, standing erect on 

 stout stems ; color, creamy white, delicately flushed with pale 

 rose, and sometimes faintly tinged canary yellow ; truly mag- 

 nificent in every way. 35 cts. each. 



Bronze Jewell. — Extra-large, very full flowers ; fine 

 tubular petals; color, bright rich bronze. 10 cts. each. 



Duchesse. — Blooms in large clusters ; large, full flowers ; 

 dark rich crimson, tipped with golden yellow. 10 cts. each. 



James R. Pitcher. — Fine, reflexed Japanese flowers, very 

 full and of great depth ; color, light delicate blush, passing 

 to pure white; highly perfumed, very sweet and entirely dif- 

 ferent from the ordinary Chrysanthemum odor. 20 cts. each. 



Mrs. Thomas Edison. — This is a splendid sort ; im- 

 mense flowers of splendid globular form, resembling great 

 balls of fine, long, silky petals of the most delicate rose pink 

 color; awarded a certificate of merit by the New Jersey Hor- 

 ticultural Society. 20 cts. each. 



Hum-Ko. — A very beautiful variety from Japan ; extra- 

 large, splendid flowers; color, creamy white, beautifully 

 shaded with bright pink and clear rose ; very beautiful. 10 

 cts. each. 



Zenohia. — Exceedingly large, double, Japanese-formed 

 flowers; long, flat, drooping petals of purest snow white; 

 very handsome and attractive. 20 cts. each. 



Robert S. Brown. — Magnificent dark crimson flowers, 

 immense size, splendid form; intensely bright and attractive, 

 a good steady grower and profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each. 



Molly Bawn. — Fine, large, solid flowers, borne in great 

 masses and wreaths of bloom ; pure snow white ; one of the 

 finest sorts. 20 cts. each. 



V. H. Hallock. — This grand Chrysanthemum should be 

 much better known than it is, as it is really one of the largest 

 and most distinct of the newer sorts; the flowers are im- 

 mense, being frequently six inches across, and of splendid 

 rounded form ; color, a lovely shade of clear rosy pearl, with 

 rich crimson centre ; the petals have a rich waxy appearance 

 and droop from the centre in the most graceful manner; the 

 flowers are very durable and last for weeks. 20 cts. each. 

 The set of 14 Chrysanthemums above, postpaid, for $2.10. 



New Hardy Perpetual Flowering 

 Carnation Emperor. 



Believed to be one of the finest and most valuable of its 

 class ever introduced. In flowers, foliage and fragrance it 

 closely resembles the finest varieties of Carnations ; it is a 

 true perpetual bloomer, flowering constantly all through the 

 season from June to December. The flowers are dark, rich 

 crimson, elegantly fringed and delightfully clove scented 

 The plant is entirely hardy in all ordinary situations, needs 

 no protection, and is sure to bloom continuously all through 

 the season. It is largely planted by those who know 

 its value. 20 cts. each ; 2 for 40 cts.; 5 for $1. 



New Hardy White Garden Pink — Snow. — A beau- 

 tiful pure white hardy Pink ; profuse bloomer, large double 

 flowers; very fragrant; neat, compact habit; fine for bor- 

 ders, edging, etc. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 12 for $2, 



Alba Fimbriata ("White Fringed Pink). — A beauti- 

 ful pure white garden Pink, elegantly fringed; clove scented; 

 very double; blooms profusely; perfectly hardy; needs no 

 protection in Winter; very pretty, compact habit; nice for 

 edging or border. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 12 for g2. 

 The set of 3 hardy Garden Pinks for 50 cts. 



Carnations. 



New Carnation Pink, Golden Triumph. — This superb 

 Carnation originated in Massachusetts, and is noted for its 

 remarkable beauty and the very large size of its flowers, which 

 average from 2% to 3 inches in diameter. The color is deep rich 

 canary yellow, very handsome and attractive. The plant is a 

 strong, stocky grower, of medium height, and a true perpetual 

 bloomer, producing a great abundance of fine, perfect flowers 

 all through the season. The flowers are borne on long stiff 

 stems, and are deeply fringed and delicately clove scented. 

 Sent out for the first time this season and in great demand. 

 40 cts. each. 



Silver Spray. — This is a grand, pure white, early, free- 

 flowering Carnation, of healthy, vigorous growth ; makes fine 

 bushy plants and bears an abundance of flowers on long 

 stems; never bursts; petals finely fringed, and very fragrant; 

 an excellent variety. 15 cts. each. 



Christmas. — This is a grand new Carnation ; flowers are 

 a lovely and distinct shade of bright rose pink, finely fringed, 

 very sweet, and borne on long stems ; the plant is a strong, 

 healthy grower, blooms quickly and continuously; undoubt- 

 edly the best of its color. 15 cts. each. 



Hector. — A splendid new Carnation ; intensely brilliant 

 scarlet, brightest of all ; large, full flowers, borne in great pro- 

 fusion; delightfully perfumed; good hardy grower, immense 

 bloomer. 15 cts. each. 



Lamborn. — A splendid pure white Carnation ; extra-large, 

 full, perfect flowers; grows on long stems and unsurpassed 

 by any in perfection of bloom ; dwarf, compact grower, ex- 

 cellent for growing in pots or open ground. 15 cts. each. 



Tidal Wave. — This is a very beautiful dwarf or low- 

 growing variety, of a charming soft pink color; very produc- 

 tive and handsome ; highly esteemed. 15 cts. each. 



J. R. Freeman. — This is a grand Winter bloomer; color, 

 rich cardinal crimson; remarkably striking and handsome, 

 and delightfully clove scented; the plant is a strong, upright 

 grower; flowers on long stems, full and double, elegantly 

 fringed; does not burst ; constant and profuse bloomer; one 

 of the newest and best for all purposes. 15 cts. each. 



Lizzie McGowan. — We have pleasure in offering this 

 splendid new Carnation, which is thought by some to be the 

 finest pure white Pink ever introduced, and it is certainly a 

 most lovely sort; color, pure paper white; petals crisp and 

 lasting; close-jointed wiry stems, with very large, regular- 

 formed flowers, almost like Roses; a strong grower, very 

 free flowering; valuable all the year around. 15 cts. each. 



Chester Pride. — One of the very best variegated sorts; 

 striped pink on white ground; very handsome and attractive; 

 never bursts; free bloomer; good, healthy grower; very de- 

 sirable. 15 cts. each. 



Nellie Lewis. — This is a grand new variety ; a very strong, 

 vigorous grower; bears immense flowers of elegant form and 

 quality; color, dark, rich pink, very beautiful and entirely 

 distinct, clove scented, handsome and desirable. 15 cts. each. 



Grace Wilder. — This beautiful sort is an early and free 

 bloomer; flowers of delicate rose color, with exquisitely 

 fringed petals and delicious fragrance. 15 cts. each. 



New Carnation Pink, Golden Gate. — This is un- 

 doubtedly the finest pure yellow Carnation Pink yet produced. 

 It is a seedling of Hinzey's White fertilized with Field of 

 Gold. The plant is a vigorous, healthy grower, of rather 

 dwarf habit, blooms quickly and profusely all through the 

 season; the color is pure golden yellow, without stripe or 

 variation of any kind. The flowers are elegantly formed, 

 very full and beautifully fringed, and quite fragrant. The 

 best yellow for general planting. 20 cts. each. 



The set of 12 Carnations above, postpaid, for $1.50. 



Sweet May Pinks. 



These pretty Pinks are entirely hardy and oi dwarf, com- 

 pact growth, very suitable for edges and borders, cemetery 

 planting, etc. The flowers are borne in great profusion, are 

 perfectly double, clove scented and very sweet; the colors 

 are mostly various shades of maroon, carmine and pink on 

 white grounds. 



Laura Wilmore. — Dark crimson, white laced. 



Prince Arthur. — White, rich maroon markings. 



Alfred Harrington. — Rich maroon, marked white. 



Pumila. — Scarlety maroon, white markings. 



Juliet. — Cherry red, variegated pink and white. 



Gertrude. — Rosy carmine, veined silvery white. 



Price. — 12 cts. each ; 3 for 30 cts.; set of 6 for 60 cts.; 

 $1 per doz.; 25 for $2 ; 50 for #4 ; 100 for $3. 



