NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE FOR 1904 



f CHRYSANTHEMUMS \ 



/*r\\0 hundred years ago the Chrysanthemum first 

 TT became known in Europe. Since that time the 

 ^ interest in it has never been allowed to abate, and 

 through the indomitable enterprise of the Ameri- 

 can ^rowers, who have pa:d it wonderful devotion, it has 

 as ifbv magic developed into the unquestioned Queen of 

 A utumn-blooming flowers. Next to Ro* s it is our greatest 

 specialty. Our Production this year will reach 

 200,00b Plan is. As in K ees, we carry all that i, good 

 No varieties of merit have escaped our nonce. For mas- 

 sive flowers, grandeur of color, ease of culture and cer- 

 tainty to bloom, either in the open ground or m pots, 

 there" is no plant that will surpass it, and but few that 

 eaual it. The flowers are magnificent, especially th/ - 

 tie newer varieties which we offier. In the open ground 

 they quisklv make large bushes, and a single plant will 

 produce hundreds of perfect flowers. Their season of 

 b.oom lasts up until severe frost. 



AVhen grown in pots, if treated in the manner described 

 by a customer on page 83, who gives his experience, fine 

 large specimen flowerscanbe secured, which wul equal 

 the'blooms that are sold at flower stores in the Fall at 8 ; 

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

 your success if you will but follow the instructions given. 

 If vou have never seen the beauties of tne newer Chrysan- 

 themums, the varieties which we offer, grown as described 

 on page 89, will prove revelations to you. Under ordinary 

 cultivation we again had flowers this season on stems 

 from 2 to 1 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 they 

 should be included in every order. We would like | 

 the Queen of Autumn growing in every home. It is the 

 people's flower. The color-plate illustration on page Si 

 will give vou an idea of the superb beauty of the flowers. 

 Our pages are not sufficiently large to show them life size. 

 The fi ve varieties shown are typical of all the varieties that 

 we offer, so far as size and general beauty are concerned. 



THE above Otuslraaon, reproduced from a photograph, shows 

 thesvlendid results obtamedbyatnoIeurcuUivalion in op>n ground 



vithout the aid of a greenhouse. This photograph was sent us b<j 

 J. E. Hill, Sabine, Ohio. 



N EW CHRYSANTHEMUMS for 1904 



The varieties offered below are the very latest and best 

 introductions introduced this year. These varieties were 

 se'ectedfromalltheprincir al exhibitions, where they won 

 first honors. They are superb in every way. Do not fait 

 to give them a trial, as their marvelous beauty will aston- 

 ish vou. We make the price low for strong plants. 



PRICE 



Strong Plants of all the Varieties on this page, 20 cts. 

 3 for 50 cts; 7 for $zf Si-5Q per dozen, postpaid. 



each: 



MBS BUFFS W. SMITH.— Bold, handsome flower?, 6K 

 — inches in diameter and o 1 ., 

 inches deep. Clear shining ivory white. A prize winner. 

 YELLOW TIMOTHY EATOX.— A bright yellow sport 



~ from that great variety 



— Timothy Eaton. A. shade or two lighter than Col. Appleton. 

 A monster flower of gorgeous beauty. 



ALGOMA.-X beautiful shade of light rose, reverse petals 

 ■ silvery. Grand foliage ; superb Japanese in- 



curved flowers. . 



ETHELTN.— Japanese incurved petals, light rose pink at 

 — the ba^e, shading lighter at the top. 6 inches 

 across. Beautiful form. Early. 



GLOBOSA ALB. 4. —Japanese incurved, globular ioim- 

 Pure white. 5# inches across. A 



-Grand bright yellow. Dwarf grow- 

 ing ; large, loosely arranged flowers 



perfect snow ball. 

 H. W. BUCK BEE. 



of wonderful beauty. 

 COL. APPLET 03 



Well named the King of the Yellows. 

 - Immense, bright yellow, magnificent 

 in form and color; grand stems and foliage. A champion of 

 champions. 



G LAHYS TA yi>EBBILT.-Y>n\c[, handsome, incurved 



. flowers, pearl white, with 



lemon shaded center. Thoroughly distinct. Splendid in open 



M°nsSlIXy IE BAILEY. -C^ot bright pink Very 

 distinct. Large, globular 



MBS*?' J. J. MITCHELL.— Japanese incurved Clear 

 cream color, regularly in- 

 curved and interlaced. Very artistic and beautiful. 

 1LMTEN8ITY.— Bright velvetv crimson, sh. wing no reverse. 



Clear and brilliant. Extra good, fine in 



bnsh form ; perhaps the best of the reds. 



vrrv -t.-A beautiful hairy variety; the most perfect of its 



* tvpe. Color very delicate pink. Superb. 

 or Fiy OF PLUMES.— Another ostrich plume or hairy 



J J " variety, a distinct shade 1 



nink Laree full, double flowers. . 



POL IB QUEEN. -Graceful, high-built, large, irregular. 

 v incurved Bower, pun- white. Extra 



OP4H?-Better th«n Lady Fttzwygram. Very early 



pure white shading blush pink. Magnificent 

 flowers. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



Set of 15 Superb New Chrysanthemums 

 described above, postpaid, for S1.75. 



Please order as 



"THE NOVELTY SET. 



