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THE SPLENDID NEW PINK OSTRICH PLUME CHRYSANTHEMUM, LOUIS BOEHMER. 



Seven Lovely Chrysanthemums, 



The Famous Ostrich Plume Set. 



Here are seven lovely Chrysanthemums, all choice sorts, including the wonderful Pink Ostrich 

 Plume, Ijoviis Boehnier, sold last year at 60 cts. each ; the famous White Ostrich Plume Chrys- 

 anthemum, Mad. Alpheus Hardy; Harry E. Widener, the grandest pure yellow Chrysanthemum of 

 last year, and four other very choice sorti of charming and distinct colors. Seven in all, postpaid, fur $1. 



Louis Boehmer. — The splendid New Pink Ostrich Plume 

 Chrysanthemum which created such a furore last year and 

 sold at 60 cts. each. Grand flowers, extra-large size, splen- 

 did globular form ; petals broad and lasting and thickly cov- 

 ered 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 produces flowers in 

 abundance all through the season. 25 cts. each. 



Harry E. Widener. — This magnificent New Chrysan- 

 themum was the winner of the Blanc prize, a beautiful silver 

 cup, at the great Philadelphia Chrysanthemum Show, and is 

 considered by many good judges to be the best yellow Chrys- 

 anthemum yet produced. Splendid flowers; e.xtra-large, ele- 

 gant, full form ; color, bright, clear lemon yellow, exceedingly 

 beautiful and borne on long stout stems ; one of the best for 

 cut flowers, unequaled by any of the new sorts. 20 cts. each. 



Mad. Alpheus Hardy. — The famous white Ostrich 

 Plume Chrysanthemum which has attracted so much atten- 

 tion ; flowers extra large and globular, with feathery plume- 

 like petals, giving the appearance of great balls of pure 

 white downy feathers ; remarkably curious and handsome. 



The illustration gives but a faint idea of \U great beauty. 

 20 cts. each. 



Amber Gem. — This is another one of last year's splendid 

 novelties, and a very excellent variety; color, a beautiful 

 shade of amber and old gold, flamed with orange red ; flow- 

 ers large and full, with curiouslytwisted petals twirled around 

 the centre, making flowers like balls of yellow worsted yarn ; 

 grows vigorously, blooms quickly and well; excellent for 

 general planting. 20 cts. each. 



Clara Biemen. — New last year, and took Certificate of 

 Merit at the great Indianapolis Show ; color, rich lavender 

 rose, with silver-white centre; extra-large, very handsome 

 flowers, of good form and substance; is a healthy, vigorous 

 grower; blooms early and abundantly; good for all purposes. 

 20 cts. each. 



Garnet. — A very handsome and showy Japanese variety ; 

 rich wine red, passing to silvery pink ; large, full flowers, with 

 curiously twisted petals. 20 cts. each. 



Charity. — Splendid, large, luxuriantly perfumed flowers, 

 very full and regular, sometimes six inches in diameter ; long, 

 deep petals ; bright carmine red, richly shaded lurid crimson ; 

 great bloomer ; handsome and desirable. 20 cts. each. 



Set of 7 for $1 ; any 3 varieties, purchaser's choice, 50 cts. 



