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The Famous Ostrich Plume Set. 



The Finest Ever Offered f Five new and charming Chrysanthemums of the 



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OUR SPECIAIj OFFER of five New Chrysanthemums, all Ostrich Plume varieties, for$i, postpaid by Mail, has 

 probably never been equaled ; any three for 65 cts-. 



W. A. rianda. 



( The New Golden Yellow Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum.) 

 This is the ideal Chrysanthemum ; new, distinct and beau- 

 tiful. We recommend it after thorough test and trial as the 

 finest variety of its color for outside cultivation. 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 remark- 

 able number of 843 buds and flowers on an average plant 

 among hundreds, planted in open ground in July on our 

 grounds. 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, presentinga charmingand unique appear- 

 ance. This variety has attracted widespread attention, and is 

 the most valuable acquisition introduced from JaDan 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 con- 

 trast when bunched with W. A. Manda. 30 cts. each. 



Wm. Falconer. 



This superb variety is a sport from the famous Louis Boeh- 

 mer and has all its good qualities. The flowers are large, 

 borne on stiff, vigorous stems, with beautiful incurved petals 

 and a pronounced " Ostrich Plume " outgrowth. The color 

 is a pleasing shade of rosy blush, changing 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 while downy 

 feathers ; remarkably curious and handsome. 20 cts. each. 



