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selves as being the introducers of this fine 

 Begonia in this our sunny south. We con- 

 trol the largest and healthiest stock in the 

 south. Clean vigorous plants, 25c. each, 

 large plants, 50c, 75c. and $1.00. 



Banana — Tall variety, 50 cents, $1 to $3 

 each. This variety is very easily kept over 

 winter in a warm cellar; cut off all the leaves 

 and keep dry. For tropical effect this 

 variety is superb. 



Bouvardia— Humboldtii Coryanbi- 

 FLORA — The largest white flowering sort 

 out, the flower tubes are three inches long, 

 very fragrant. 



President Garfield— A double pink. 

 This is a sport from the double white bou- 

 vardia, A. Neuner; novel and handsome. 



Rosa Multiflora— This is a scrt of the 

 well-known B. Elegans. While inheriting 

 the vigorous growth of its parent, it has 

 larger dark pink flowers of a distinct and 

 handsome shade, but its greatest character- 

 istic is that it is a really ever-blooming 

 variety. 



President Cleveland— A splendid 

 novelty, extra large, strong, vigorous 

 growth, 15 and 25 cents each. 



CHRYSANTHEMUHS. 



SPECIAI, VARIETIES. 



Timothy Eaton. The sensational nov- 

 elty of the year and the greatest introduc- 

 tion for many years. This variety has been 

 extensively exhibited the past fail and cap- 

 tured every prize for which it was entered. 

 It is the largest white globular Japanese 

 incurved variety yet raised; the form is per- 

 fect, the stem stiff and healthy loliage. and 

 brings a full crop of perfect flowers. Price 

 25c. each. 



Col. D. Appleton. A very large, deep 

 and golden yellow Japanese incurved flower 

 of fine finish and form. Excellent stem with 

 foliage up to the flower, and an easy grower. 

 This variety was in nearly all the prize win- 

 ning collections last fall, and is destined to 

 become one of ihe most popular varieties 

 grown. Price 25c. each. 



Lord Cromer. This is a grand English 

 variety with very long drooping florets in- 

 curving at the tops, rich rosy crimson. Took 

 first prize for vase of red at the late New 

 Orleans show. Price 25c. each. 



CHOICE VARIETIES. 



The following is what we consider twenty 

 of the best varieties for all purposes and 

 forms a good collection. Price 10c, each. 

 Purchasers' selection, $1.00 per dozen ; our 

 selection, 75c. per dozen: 



Mizpah— This is a beautiful new single 

 variety growing only about 12 inches high 

 and forming one of the finest border plants 

 for large beds, even when not in bloom, the 

 foliage being beautifully cut and fern-like. 

 The flowers are a deep rose pink and com- 

 pletely cover the plant. Every one should 

 include this in their order. 10c. each, $1.00 

 per dozen. 



NESOTA — A Japanese variety of largest 

 size, long, broad strap petals loosely ar- 

 ranged, giving a very artistic appearance; 

 dwarf sturdy growth, with fine foliage; 

 color light yellow. 



H. L Sunderbruch— A grand early yel- 

 low. Both for cut flowers and plants growth 

 and general habits are perfect. 



Black Hawk — Largest and most beauti- 

 ful dark crimson scarlet yet raised. Looks 

 like crimson velvet and does not show a 

 trace of the reverse color, being of fine 

 form. 



Frank Hardy— A pure white sport from 

 Good Gracious, one of the very besl whites. 

 Grand. 



Mrs. H. Robinson — A large pure white 

 Japanese incurved variety. Good for all 

 purposes, especially All Saints Day. 



Mrs. Weeks— Beautiful white' Japanese 

 incurved; very broad petals; very pure. 



Golden Wedding — Enormous reflexed 

 flowers; color bright yellow. One of the 

 most popular varieties. 



Golden Gate— A very large golden 

 bronze with broad petals. One of the best 

 exhibition varieties. 



Harry Balsley — Unequalled amongst 

 pinks; extra fine. 



NiviUS — Grand white globular and full; 

 fine grower and easy to manage. One of 

 the best. 



Nyanza — Broad incurving petals so ar- 

 ranged as to show both the crimson scarlet 

 lining and golden reverse. Extra. 



Silver Cloud — A delicate salmon pink 

 of Taoanese form. 



Our Chrysanthemums captured the Silver Roving Cup at the Flower Show 



I,ast Year. 



