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The Famous New Ostrich Plume Set. 



THE FINEST EVER INTRODUCED.— So immensely popular, and so great the demand created for these superb 

 and distinct types of the Chrysanthemum, that we have decided to offer them again for the season of 1894. 

 SPECIAL OFFER.— The set of 6 for £1.25 ; any 3 varieties, 65 cents. 



W. A. Manda (the New Golden Yellow Ostrich Plume 

 Chrysanthemum). — This is the ideal Chrysanthemum ; new, 

 distinct and beautiful. We recommend it after thorough 

 test and trial as the finest variety of its color for outside cul- 

 tivation. The habit of growth is the best; fine, uniform, 

 vigorous and perfectly erect, with flowers borne upright on 

 stout stems; this grand variety is unusually floriferous, we 

 having counted the remarkable number of 843 buds and 

 flowers on an average plant among hundreds, planted in open 

 ground in July on our grounds the past season. The flowers 

 are large, and in color magnificent — the purest golden yellow 

 we have ever seen ; the outside petals are broad and long; 

 rather incurved and streamy, but as they near the centre the 

 form changes to slender petals, almost round, which are 

 whorled in the most beautiful manner and perfect uniformity ; 

 the numerous petals are covered with a downy growth of 

 fine hairs, presenting a charming and unique appearance. 

 This variety has attracted widespread attention, and is the 

 most valuable acquisition introduced from Japan for many 

 years. Should be included in every order. 25 cts. each. 



Miss Annie Manda. — This is another valuable new 

 variety, having for a special recommendation the sweet- 

 scented qualities of its flowers, which are perfectly double, 

 compact, and a beautiful clear white in color ; petals incurved 

 and unusually well furnished with long hair-like outgrowths. 

 This remarkable variety is a strong and healthy grower and 

 produces its abundance of blooms erect on strong stems. 

 Flowers make a lovely contrast when bunched with W. A. 

 Manda. 35 cts. each. 



Patrick Barry. — A splendid new variety introduced 

 last year from japan, of which the introducer says: "Agrand 

 yellow incurved variety of the ' Ostrich Plume' class which, 

 in size of flower and all the essentials of a first-class Chrys- 

 anthemum, will take rank with its predecessors. Louis Bceh- 

 mer and Mrs. Alpheus Hardy." Named in honor of Patrick 

 Barry, the veteran horticulturist. 25 cts. each. 



Wm. Falconer. — This superb variety is a sport from ihe 

 famous Louis Boehmer and has all its good qualities. The- 

 flowers are large, borne on stiff, vigorous stems, with beauti- 

 ful incurved petals and a pronounced " Ostrich Plume" out- 

 growth. The color is a pleasing shade of rosy blush, chang- 

 ing to a delicate pink as the flowers mature. 30 cts. each. 



Louis Boehmer. — The splendid New Pink Ostrich Plume 

 Chrysanthemum. Grand flowers, extra-large size, splendid 

 globular form; petals broad and lasting and thickly covered 

 with the fine, downy hairs so much admired, and from which 

 the name Ostrich Plume is derived; color deep rich pink; 

 solid and fine. The plant is a remarkably strong and vigorous 

 grower, blooms quickly and profusely, especially in open 

 ground; the flowers are of excellent substance and endure 

 severe frosts without wilting or changing color ; we regard it 

 as one of the most desirable of Chrysanthemums. 20 cts. 

 each. 



Mad. Alpheus Hardy. — The famous white Ostrich 

 Plume Chrysanthemum ; flowers extra large and globular, 

 with feathery, plume-like petals, giving the appearance of 

 great balls of pure white downy feathers ; remarkably curious 

 and handsome. 20 cts. each. 



