NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE POR 1906 



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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



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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 hav^ paid it wonderful devotion, it has 

 as if bv magic developed into the unquestioned Queen of 

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

 est specialtv. Onr Production this year will 

 reacli 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 ofifer. In the open 

 eround thev quicklv 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 treated in the manner described 

 bv a customer on page S3, who gives his f-xperience. fine 

 large specimen flowers can be secured, which will equal 

 the blooms that are sold at flower stores in the Fall at S-i 

 to $5 per dozen. There is absolutely no unf-ertainty as to 

 vour success if vou will but follow the instructions given. 

 if vou have never seen the beauties of the newer Chrjs- 

 anthemums, the varieties which we offer, grown as de- 

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

 ordinarv 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, 

 vigorous growth and ease of culture, the Chrysanthemum 

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

 prices, and thev should be included in every order. \S e 

 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 size. The five varieties shown are typical of all 

 the varieties that we offer, so far as size and general 

 beauty are concerned. 



NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^ 

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The varieties offered below are the very latest and best 

 introductions. These varieties were selected from aH the 

 principal exhibitions, 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. 



The above illustration, reproduced from a photograph, 

 shows the splendid results obtained by amateur cultiva- 

 tion in open ground, without the aid of a greenhouse. 

 This photograph was sent us b\' J. E. Hill, Sabine, Ohio. 



PRICE 



J*trong Plants of all the Varieties on this page, 15 cts. each; 

 4 for 50 cts.: 9 for si; !><l.t25 per dozen, poi^tpaid. 



A. J. Balfonr.— Beautiful bright rose-pink, one of the 

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

 Perfects every flower; of very easy culture. A prize winner. 



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

 Immense, bright yellow, magnificent in form and color. 

 Grand stems and foliage. A champion of champions. 



Columbia.— A most pleasing shade of pure pink. Splen- 

 did foliage; produces blooms of fine size and substance on 

 stiff stems. 



Convention Hall. — Unquestionably one of the finest 

 whites produced for many years. Immense flower, with very 

 br9ad centre petals, incurving closely, full to the centre. A 

 prize winner. 



Dr. Eng-neliard.— One of the best introductions of re- 

 cent vears. In color it is a remarkably beautiful shade of 

 true pink. The stem and foliage is simply perfect. 



Golden Chain.— A climbing Chrysanthemum. Grows S 

 to 10 feet, covered with tiny leaves and bearing thousands 

 of single yellow flowers. A very striking and showy novelty. 



John Shrimpton.— .\ neat, compact grower and 

 abundant bloomer. Deep bright crimson flowers. 



Merza.— An enormous pure-white Japanese incurved va- 

 riety, of perfect form and finish. A dwarf, robust grower. 

 A prize winner. 



Marie Liger.— A beautiful French variety. It is a 

 strong, dwarf grower and an early bloomer The flower is 

 beautiful pearl pink, deepening to a bright shade at the 

 base of petals. A grand variety. 



Mrs. T. 'W. Pocket.— Deep canary yellow with long, 

 drooping florets. Very graceful in form. A great acquisition. 



Mrs. S. T. Mnrdock;.- The purest and brightest soft 

 pink up to date. Large size, fine form and of good sub- 

 stance. Foliage and stem perfect. Simply grand! 



Othaheite.— A superb incurving variety, large, bold 

 flower: color deep red and clear golden yellow. Very bright. 

 A good bloomer. 



Robert Halliday.— A bold, handsome yellow variety. 

 bearing magnificent blooms of tremendous size. Good stem 

 and foliage. 



Yellovr Eaton.— This grand variety Is a sport from 

 Timothv Eaton, differing from it only in color, which 

 is bright yellow. Foliage beautiful, stems stout and strong. 



Timothv Eaton.— This magnificent variety stands out 

 i head and shoulders above anv white in cultivation. The 

 I flower is purest white, stems stout, erect and stiff. lias 

 1 won hundreds of prizes strictly on its merits. 



Special Offer 



Set of 1 5 Superb New Chrysanthemums 

 describeci above, postpaid, for $1.50. 



Please order as 



the Novelty Set 



