CHR YSANTHEMUMS. 



Meet Grove, pa. 



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"T^HE above illustration, reproduced from a photograph, 



i shows the splendid results obtained by amateur cidti- 



vation in open ground, without Vie aid of a greenhouse. This 



photograph was sent us by J. E. Hill, Sabine, Ohio. : : : : 



Two hundred years ago the Chrysanthemum first 

 became known in Europe. Since that time the 

 interest in it has never been allowed to abate, 

 and through the indomitable enterprise of the 

 American growers, who have paid it wonderful devo- 

 tion, it has as if by magic developed into the im ques- 

 tioned Queen of Autumn-blooming flowers. Next to 

 Roses it is our greatest specialty. OUR PRODUC- 

 TION THIS YEAR WILL REACH 200,000 

 PLANTS. As in Roses, we carry all that is good. No 

 varieties of merit have escaped our notice. For massive 

 flowers, grandeur of color, ease of culture and certainty 

 to bloom, either in the open ground or in pots, there is no 

 plant that will surpass it, and but few that equals it. 

 The flowers are magnificent, especially those of the 

 newer varieties which we offer. In the open ground 

 they quickly 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 

 by a customer on page 91, who gives his experience, fine 

 large specimen flowers can be secured, which will equal 

 the blooms that are sold at flower stores in the Fall at $3 

 to $5 per dozen. There is absolutely no uncertainty as to 

 your success if you will but follow the instructions given. 

 If you have never seen the beauties of the newer Chrys- 

 anthemums, the varieties which we ofEer, grown as 

 described on page 91, will prove revelations to you. 

 Under ordinary cultivation we 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 flow- 

 ers, vigorous growth and ease of culture, the Chrysanthe- 

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

 low prices, and they should be included in every order. 

 We would like to see the Queen of Autumn growing in 

 every home. It is the people's flower. The color-plate 

 illustration on page 89 will give you an idea of the superb 

 beauty of the flowers. Our pages are not sufficiently large 

 to show them life size. The three varieties shown are 

 typical of all the varieties that we offer, so far as size and 

 general beauty are concerned. 



The Novelty Set 

 ^Chrysanthemums 



The sorts offered below are really magnificent. They are the best of all varieties introduced up to this year. From all 

 parts of the world we have procured them, and none have escaped our notice. These are the newest, grandest and best. 



i^ fSi^^C^ STRONG PLANTS, of all varieties on this page, except where noted, 10 cts. each ; any 

 f i \ t ^^^S , 6 for 50 cts.; $1.00 per dozen. 



ADELE. — Superb new Japanese Incurved variety. Color del- 

 icate pink. Strong grower. Perfectly formed flowers on 

 long, stiff stems. Blooms from October 15th to 20th. 



GEORGE S. KALB.— The best of all early whites. The flow- 

 ers are superb ; large and soljd ; symmetrical in form ; long, 

 stiff stems ; larger than Mme. Bergmann ; almost as early ; 

 blooms about October 15th. Forms a perfect ball 7 inches 

 across, and nearly as many inches deep. 



GLADYS VANDERBILT.— Bold, handsome flowers; pearl 

 white with lemon-sh aded centre. A decided novelty in 

 form and character. Midseason bloomer. Tall growing. 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



GOLDEN SUNRISE. —Anemone formed. Outside petals 

 terra cotta ; inside petals beautiful bronze or old gold 

 color, somewhat after the fashion of George IV. Childs, but far 

 superior. Strong gro wer. 



I DAVAN. — One of the largest pinks we have ever seen ; Japan- 

 ese, incurved, blooming in midseason. Color clear pink, 

 shading in centre to creamy white. Tall grower. 



JOSEPH COOK.— Strong, erect grower, and well foliaged 

 stems. Large flowers of a light blush pink or flesh color, 

 shading to white when full grown ; blooms very early. 20 

 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



MAUD DEAN.— Beautiful violet-pink flowers borne on stiff 

 stems ; lar^e, full and double. Solid. No variety of its color 

 will compare with it. Blooms about November 15th. 



MODESTO.— The grandest deep golden yellow; enormous 

 flowers, measuring 6 to 8 inches across; long stiff stems; 

 perhaps the best variety for flowering in midseason. Su- 

 perbly made, and grand in every way. 



POLLY ROSE.— A beautiful pure white sport from Glory of 

 the Pacific; truly a great variety. Is a dwarf, compact grow- 

 er and produces large, perfectly formed flowers. Superb. 



PRIDE.— A great variety, with magnificent pure white flow- 

 ers of enormous size, forming almost a perfect ball ; long, 

 stiff stems. Splendid grower. 



SHI LOWA.— Absolutely distinct. No other like it. The color 

 is splendid deep, solid crimson or maroon ; flowers perfectly 

 formed. Tall grower ; blooming from November 5th to 10th. 

 Magnificent both in form and color. 



SILVER WEDDING.— It is difficult to find words to describe 

 the beauty of this great variety. The flowers are noble in 

 size, 7 to iy> inches in diitmeterby 5 inches deep. Extreme- 

 ly broad, re'flex petals. Grows to a height of about 5 feet on 

 strong, erect, reed-like stems. Color pure white. Magnifi- 

 cent. Blooms from November 5th to 15th. 



THORNDEN .—We had flowers of this variety the past year 

 over 10 inches in diameter. It is beyond question the most 

 immense and massive Chrysanthemum we have ever seen. 

 It is absolutelv perfect, both in form and in color. Vastly 

 superior to Golden Wedding, with fine, long stems, blooming 

 about November 1st. Color of the floAver is golden yellow of 

 the richest and deepest shade. The flowers have a loose- 

 ness that is especially attractive. A glorious variety, 



WILLOW BROOK.— The earliest of all whites. Strong, dwarf 

 grower producing flowers of lovely build on strong, erect 

 stems. Color pure white. Is considered the best and most 

 profitable early white variety for forcing. 



SPECmii OFFER 



Set of 14 Superb New Chrysanthemums 

 described above, postpaid, for $i.25' •'• 



Please order as 

 THE NOVELTY SET. 



