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Give me the flower that comes with the frost, 

 When the lily and rose have fled, 



When the fragrant sweet of their breath is lost, 

 And their leaves lie pale and dead. 



The flower that is decked in its colors gay, 

 With its rich and rare perfume, 



When the earth is dresseri in its sombre gray, 

 And the garden has lost its bloom. 



HE rapidly increasing number of Chrysanthemum exhibitions held throughout the country each 



successive season shows the hold this popular Autumn flower has upon the afi'ections of the 



flower-loving public. Of the easiest grow^th, they quickly make large bushes, either in open 



ground or in pots, and the magnificent flowers which they give up until severe frost make them 



ideal plants for yard, garden or pot culture. The season of bloom and size of flowers can be regulated 



by pinching off the buds as they appear. Partial shade, fairly good soil and moderate watering will 



bring successful results. We offer the best kinds now known. At the low prices which we offer them, 



every one should have Chrysanthemums. They are the people's flower. Hardy with good protection. 



New Chrysanthemums for 1899» I New Chrysanthemums for 1898. 



The really distinct varieties of this year are few in number. 

 Those offered below are the best of all varieties introduced this 

 year in this country, Europe and Japan. These sorts are mag- 

 nificent— the cream of the world's production. Give them a 

 trial. The prices for strong plants are low. Price, 25 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for SI, postpaid. 



Autuinn Glory.— A grand pink, totally unlike anything of 

 its color, which is deepest reddish salmon, changing when 

 opened to shrimp pink. Of great depth and immense 

 size (see cut). 

 Black Hawk.— Largest and most beautiful dark crimson 

 scarlet yet raised. A new color among reds. Superbly 

 made and of grand size. 

 Boundless Snow.— Splendid, large, loosely made flowers, 

 white flushed pink. When fully opened is pure white. 

 From Japan. 

 Flamingo. — An extraordinary Chrysanthemum in every 

 way. Large, splendidly made flowers, the color of Fla- 

 mingo Canna. Totally distinct. Dwarf. 

 Madeline Pratt.— Certificated by the Chrj\santhemum So- 

 ciety of America. Snowy white, high built, incurved 

 bloom, very beautiful. Exquisite in every way. 

 Quito.— Certificated. The best late-flowering dwarf pink— a 

 grand, brilliant color. Has splendid foliage and large, 

 deep flowers and stiff stems. 

 Solar Queen.— An extra-fine pot plant, very dwarf, blooms 

 perfectly when but 20 inches high. Color golden yellow, 

 shading lighter. Enormous flowers, when perfect 10 

 inches across and 3 inches deep. Blooms early; very 

 distinct. 

 Mrs. H. Weeks.— Immense in size, with broad, incurving 

 petals forming a perfect globe. Color snow white. Looked 

 upon as the best white. 

 Mrs. O. P. Bassett.— A grand clear yellow variety with 



large, beautifully made flowers. Extra good. 

 Mile. Lucie Faure.— From France. Pure white flowers of 

 exquisite form, vigorous habit. Blooms rather late. Sold 

 last Autumn at $1 each. One of the greatest new varie- 



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Xmas Gift.— Probablv the largest globular incurved variety 

 extant. Color nankeen yellow. Magnificent (see cut). 



Wm.H. Chadwick.— A phenomenal variety ; recommended 

 as one of the best of the year. Certificated at ChicaiiO, 

 Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Immense waxy- 

 white blooms, sometimes rosy tinted. A perfect variety. 

 Complete set of 1» new varieties offered above for 



S?3.25 postpaid. 



Price, 15 cts. eacli; 3 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for SI. 



George S. Kalb.— Conceded to be the best early white. Mag- 

 nificent, large, reflexed flowers, full to the centre. Color 

 pure white. Stem and foliage excellent. 



Midge.— A splendid variety for amateur cultivation. Very 

 dwarf, 18 to 24 inches in height ; flowers very double and 

 large: pure white. Blooms early. 



J. H. TVoodford.— A beautiful large sheet of pink; high 

 globular form, broad petals closely incurved ; extra early. 

 Very fine. 



]\nss Lottie D. Berry.— A large, splendidly made Japanese 

 incurved variety ; very full and double. Colorsnow white ; 

 entirely distinct. Blooms medium late. 



Yellow Monarch.— The largest early-blooming yellow Chry- 

 santhemum to date. Identical with Mary Monarch except 

 color, which is a pleasing canary ; a great prize winner. 



Thanksgiving. — Looked upon as one of the finest varieties 

 of the year; strong sturdy grower; flowers large, delicate 

 pink. Blooms from midseason until late. Try this variety. 



Surprise.— A grand European introduction— the largest and 

 best pure pink Anemone-formed Chrysanthemum' to date. 

 Petals forked and hooked; high centre; absolutely dis- 

 tinct, certainly a beautiful variety worthy of trial. 



Pride of Exmouth. — Produces enormous flowers, broad 

 petals deeply incurved and whorled; soitpink, flushed with 

 white. Strong free grower. Introduced from Japan. 



Golden Trophy.— A grand, early-blnoming, light-yellow 

 variety, with large, double, incurved flowers. Dwarf sturdy 

 grower; very prolific. A valuable kind. 



Evangeline — Beyond question the greatest novelty of the 

 year. Has won six certificates. Extra large ; color pink 

 white. A more graceful flower cannot be imagined. Be 

 sure to get it. 

 New Chrysanthemums of Europe for 1898. 



15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for S^l. 



Kachais. — Enormous incurved bronze and gold ostrich 

 plumed. Flowers very full. Rated as one of the best 

 varieties of the vear. 



Queen of Earlies.— A free and early-blooming sort, with 

 large pure white flowers. Very promising. 



Barbara Forbes.— An early-blooming variety ; pure paper- 

 white, broad petals; Japanese incurved; extra large ; 

 dwarf grower ; beautiful foliage. Fine keeper. 

 SPECIA X. OFFER.— For $1 we will send postpaid by Mail 



the 13 grand Chrysanthemums described above. 



