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This superb variety is destined to become popu- 

 lar, and in large demand both for exhibition and 

 for the cut-flower trade. 



It grows about four feet high, has a most robust 

 constitution, a stem of great strength and rigidity 

 mantled with luxuriant leafage right up to the 

 flower. The flower is pure white, full, deep, and 

 solid ; the petals incurving in graceful folds, the 

 form altogether unique. 



It averaged 92 points from the awards of four 

 C. S. A. committees, at New York, Boston, Philar 

 delphia, and Chicago ; has received many certifi- 

 cates from other societies, and won first prize in 

 competition with all the leading varieties on the 

 market, wherever shown during the past season. 



Eeady March 1st. 50 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. ; 

 120.00 per 100. 



Pennsylvania. 



A sport from Philadelphia possessing all the good 

 points of that favorite variety, excepting that the 

 color is a rich bright yellow and certain to become 

 a general favorite. 



Ready March 1st. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; 

 $35.00 per 100. 



E. Q. HILL & CO.'S NEW CHRYSANTHEHUnS. 



Autumn Glory* (Raised by H. Yoshiike.) The finest 

 new variety of the year, and a grand addition to the small 

 family of fine pink varieties. Height, 4i to 5 feet on the 

 bench. Blooms Nov. 5th to 15th. A grand commercial 

 pink and unsurpassed for exhibition ; there is nothing at 

 all like it in color, which is a deep reddish salmon on 

 opening and gradually changes to a soft shrimp pink 

 when finished; of the general shape of Vivian Jlorel, of 

 largest size and takes on great depth. A very easy variety 

 to grow, without any troublesome peculiarities. A wirey 

 stem and beautiful foliage add to its value. A fine traveler, 

 having scored well with 4 of the committees and at the 

 principal shows. 



50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; %'l 



Black Hawk. A mid-season reflexed, of dark crimson 

 scarlet, showing no trace of the dull reverse. This is 

 decidedly the most beautiful variety yet obtained among 

 scarlet crimsons. 



H. W. Longi'ellow. Very large, globular bloom, white, 

 sometimes flushed with pearl color, slender stiff stems, 

 flne foliage up to the flower which is very full vrith petals 

 beautifully formed, early midseason. 



Polar Queen. Heavily and beautifully foliaged from 

 soil to bloom; color bright yellow, of two shades; enormous 

 bloom; will rank in size with finest exhibition sorts and 



1 is elegant for commercial purposes. 



5.00 per 100. Ready March 1st. 



GROVE P. RAWSON'S NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Wm. H. Chadwick. One of the grandest novelties 

 of the year, a star production, certificated at Chicago, 

 Boston, New York and Philadelphia. An immense striking 

 bloom, waxy white, occasionally rosy tinted. Habit, 

 growth, stem and foliage simply perfect. Anyone can 

 grow it satisfactorily. Mid-season or later. Ready March 

 1st. $1.00 each ; $6.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. 



Yellow Fellow. Winner of the $100.00 high grade 

 Stearns bicycle prize, in a strong competition. It gives a 

 large graceful bloom with ordinary treatment, and can be 

 grown of immense size for exhibition. Bud tinted bronze, 

 maturing rich bright yellow. Iron-clad constitution, 

 mid-season Japanese variety. Ready March 1st. 

 50 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. 



F. DORNER & SON'S NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



Mrs. C H. Peirce. A soft deep yellow that appeals 

 to the eye and at once becomes a favorite. Of robust 

 habit, model strength of stem, heavy beautiful cut foliage 

 up to the flower, its even growth, uniform size of flowers 

 that are made up of well developed leatherly petals, 

 giving it the greatest substance. Its proof against burning 

 and its excellent shipping qualities will rank it with the 

 best of commercial varieties. Height 3^ feet. The large 

 full flowers of globular form, with straight petals curved 

 in at the tip, produce an equal to Major Bonnafibn of a 

 deeper yellow and a nearly reverse in style of petal. Take 

 first bud. At its best November 6tb to 25th. Recommended 

 for N. C. S. Certificate by committees at Boston, Phila- 

 delphia, Cincinnati and Chicago. Ready March 1st. 

 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. 



Snow Queen. A first class commercial variety, a large, 

 nicely finished snow white flower of rounded form full to 

 center, slightly curved pointed petals and of great sub- 

 stance, good strong stem with foliage nearly up to the 

 flower, good keeper and shipper. Height 3 to 3^ feet. 

 At its best, October 20th to November 5th. Received N. 

 C. S. Certificate. Ready March 1st. 



50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. 



Merry Cliristmas. The best and latest of all whites. 

 Height 4J feet. Good stilf stem. A well formed flower 

 of purest white. In style of Mutual Friend, but far greater 

 in substance and full to the center. The latest of all 

 chrysanthemums, being at its best from December 20th to 

 January 1st. Ready March 1st. 



35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz ; $25.00 per 100. 



