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stiff stems. One of the most satisfactory 

 varieties for house culture. Was awarded 

 Columbian Medal. 



Miss M. Simpkius (see cut). — This 

 splendid new variety, the subject of our 

 photographic illustration, is unquestionably 

 one of the best, if not the best Chrysan- 

 themum for house culture of recent intro- 

 duction. There are many white varieties, 

 but we do not know of any other so 

 superbly beautiful. In form, growth and 

 freedom of bloom it heads the list. Im- 

 mense incurved Chinese flowers, forming 

 a solid ball with high centre. Color purest 

 snow white. A prize winner at Chicago. 

 Easily grown and a magnificent sort in 

 every way. 30 cts. each. 



Mrs. J. Geo. Us. — A very large pure 

 white variety with incurving interlacing 

 petals, forming a massive high-built flower 

 of great substance; growth very vigorous. 

 Was awarded a Columbian Medal. 30 cts. 

 each. 



Niveus. — A grand snow-white variety. 

 Centre irregularly incurving, with outer 

 petals reilexing nearly to the stem. Con- 

 stitution robust, foliage large and abun- 

 dant, while the keeping qualities of the 

 flowers are unsurpassed. Without doubt 

 the best seedling of the year. Winner of 

 the Gold Medal and $100 at Cincinnati, 

 the Periam & Thrope Special Prizes at 

 Chicago; also $25 at Indianapolis, and the 

 same at Bay City, as the best seedling, 

 any color, for 1892. Also certificate at 

 Springfield. 30 cts. each. 



Roselyn. — A superb, clear, mermet- 

 rose pink; petals thick and heavy, cup- 

 shaped, solid to the centre; immense in 

 size, having been exhibited II inches 

 across; habit the best; stems stiff and 

 erect, covered with luxuriant foliage ; the 

 best pink in commerce. 20c. each. 



W. A. Manda. — This is a new golden-yellow ostrich 

 plume or hairy Chrysanthemum ; flowers very large and 

 of a fine, clear golden yellow; vigorous in growth, with 

 flowers borne upright on stout stems. This is the grand- 

 est and most unique introduction from Japan made for 

 some time past. 25 cts. each. 



Special Offer. — For 60 cts. we will send, postpaid, 

 any 3 varieties of the Prize-winning- Chrysanthemums 

 described above and on the opposite page ; or the entire 

 collection, 14 varieties in all, for $1.75. 



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NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM, MISS M. SIMPKINS. 



....Special Notice.... 



The several varieties embraced in this list of Winter- 

 blooming Chrysanthemums will not be ready for ship- 

 ment until about October 20, at which time all orders 

 will be filled promptly and with the utmost care. Orders 

 may be placed at any time and will receive attention in 

 due season. For a more extended list of these and other 

 plants and seeds for general planting please consult the 

 large Spring Edition of our Guide, a copy of which 

 will be sent free on application. 



These Prices include the Postage, -which we pay. 



OTAHEITE OBAHGE. 



(See illustration, front cover page.) 



The manifold virtues of this recently introduced favorite are now so fully established that we have grown many 

 thousands of strong, well-rooted pot plants, and we believe that if its charm as a house plant for Winter blooming is 

 brought before our many customers in a special manner, hardly any one will hesitate to secure at least one plant. To 

 further this end our artist has truthfully depicted it in colors, with the result shown on the front cover page. It has 

 always been a great favorite with us, and we now recommend it as one of the best plants, by all odds, in our collec- 

 tion for pot culture. Its many points of superior excellence cannot be duplicated in any plant we know. It is a 

 dwarf, compact grower, with glossy, deep-green foliage, which has the decided odor of the Southern Orange Trees. 

 It flowers and fruits in pots, its floriferousness being remarkable. The flowers are delicately colored, as will be seen 

 in the illustration. Their fragrance is simply delicious and is identical with the much-sought-for blooms of the 

 Florida Orange Trees. Otaheite fruits immediately after flowering, bearing fruit about one-half the size of the 

 ordinary Orange, retaining in a strong degree their characteristics. In color the fruit, when ripe, is a beautiful golden 

 yellow. 



Otaheite Orange blooms almost continuously, and with one or two pot plants one can have a generous supply of 

 the highly-prized orange blossoms whose rich fragrance will always be noticeable and pleasing. Otaheite cannot be 

 equaled as a Winter-blooming pot plant, and we give it our unqualified endorsement. It will give genuine satisfac- 

 tion in every particular, and at the prices given below, which are the lowest which it has ever been offered for — 

 every one should give it a trial. 



Fine, strong- plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. Extra-large plants, 30 

 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



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