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PETER HENDERSO N 6t CO., IM EW YO R K- 



2^ Imperial Japanese Co llection of Chrysanthemums 



SHOWN ON THE COLORED PLATi: OPPOSITE (1-2 Natural Size). , 



These represent the finest types of the Japanese Chrysanthemum, the results of' high breeding by experts in all parts 

 of the world. Gradually the Japanese type has asserted itself in this flower until it has almost submerged the others. From 

 Japan has been brought the finest varieties grown there, the results of centuries of work, and their blood — to use the term — 

 flows in the veins of these. We show the decoration of " The Imperial Japanese Order of the Chrysanthemum" on the Colored 

 Plate, as it is appropriate in connection with this magnificent collection. 



No. 1. Henry Barnes. An exceptionally deep but vivid crim- 

 son, showing a rich golden reverse of the petals just enough to 

 intensif}^ the crimson, but not nullify it. The form is looselj- 

 incur\-ed, broad and massive petals. A grand variety for 

 exhibitions. 



No. 2. Ethelyn. A splendid globular variety with looselj'incurv^ed 

 petals, so that the style of the flower is graceful for a rather 

 compact tj-pe. The coloring is exquisite, a soft white with 

 a warm blush-pink at the base of the petals; this coloring 

 less or more suffuses the whole flower. 



No. 3. Mrs. D. V. West. A grand Chrysanthemum for all pur- 

 poses. Pure white, with broad curling florets which twist into 

 very graceful lines. It is altogether unique in form and is one 

 of the largest sorts grown. A gem, and should be grown by 

 every lover of the "Autumn Queen." 



No. 4. Goldmine. Appropriatelynamedas to color, for it is amine 

 of pure golden j^ellow. Large flowers with broad petals which 

 are recurved and are festooned in the most graceful manner. 

 A fine grower and splendid variety for every purpose. 



No. 5. W. Duckham. A Japanese incur^'ed pink; undoubtedly 

 the grandest pink ever sent out; won the C. S. A. silver cup 

 for best ten flowers of anj' variety. Is the finest keeper 

 known; holds its color; does not damp a petal; splen- 

 did grower and develops grandly from any bud after 

 August .5th. It makes an ideal plant for 6-inch pots and will 

 undoubtedly hold first place for years to come. 



No. 6. Millicent Richardson. A rare color in Chrysanthemums 

 and very attractive. It is best described as rosy-violet with a 

 silvery sheen on the back of the petals; this sometimes shows 

 at the edges, giving a charming effect. It is a massive but 

 graceful Japanese recurved flower. 



Price for the above, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. The Imperial Japanese Collection of six for $1.50. 



NEW LARGE EARLY VARIETIES. 



A new strain from European growers, blooming by Oct. 

 1.5th, and beaiing flowers as large as most later sorts. 

 Baron Chiseul. A good red of fine incurving form. Japanese. 



Very usual for this date, Oct. 15th. 

 Carrie. Deep yellow, dandelion shade, blooms in September. 



A splendid variet)^ for pots or outdoor planting. 

 C. Choulet. A superb, tawny orange; petals reflexed so'that 



the color is shown at its best. A splendid grower. 

 Clementine Tousset. An enormous earlj- white, certificated on 



Oct. Sth. A glistening white, lasts splendidly when cut. 

 Etienne Bonnefond. Golden yellow, shaded red, Japanese in- 

 curved, very broad claw petals, forming a globe. 

 Goacher's Crimson. Bright crimson, 5 inches across; extremely 



popular in England; best in bush form. Flowers last into 



November. 2 A ft. Mid-September and later. Earliest bud. 

 Mile. Marthe Morel. A beautiful blush-pink, similar to V. 



Morel in form. Fine for such an early bloom. 

 Mme. Paul Sahut. Pure white, incurving form. It opens 



blush in the center, but becomes pure white as it takes form. 

 Reveil de Beiges. A big, incurving golden-yellow, in perfection 



Oct. loth. A splendid cut-flower variety, fine stem and foliage. 

 Roi d'ltalie. Somewhat later than the others; a splendid large 



flower, compact, incurving; a rich shade of yellow. 

 Price, 20c. each, set of ten "Large Early" for SI. 50. 



THi: GREAT PRIZE WINNERS. 



F. A. Cobbold. Large, handsome, reflexing flower, good pink 

 color; magnificent foliage. First bud after August loth. 



Leila Filkins. A beautiful soft pink; clean, thrifty grower; a 

 greatly improved V. Morel, with none of the difficulties of 

 culture that it presents. Anj- bud after August loth. 



Maynell. Incurving crimson; splendid grower; stands feeding 

 well. Buds from August 25th onward. 



S. T. Wright. The king of the crimsons. Mr. Pockett's very 

 best, without a doubt. Crown bud late in August. 



Donald McLeod. Color, yellow ground, heavily striped and 

 shaded crimson. Crown bud end of Avigust. 



Harrison Dick. A red and yellow combination ; a fine dwarf, 

 sturdy grower. Bud August 20th onward. 



Cheltoni. A yellow "sport" from Nellie Pockett; one of 

 the finest exhibition varieties known. 



Miss Mildred Ware. An immense flower, deep rosy-cerise. 

 Good habit. Crown bud middle of August onward. 



Ben Wells. Grand flower, 10 inches across, tremendous grower. 

 Color, a very delicate flesh. Take bud end of August. 



Mrs. F. W. Vallis. An immense crimson, shaded apricot-yellow : 

 reflexing florets, petals hang down 10 inches in length. 

 Plant early. Crown bud August 10th onward. 



General Hutton. Yellow, shaded bronzy-red; vigorous grower; 

 enormous 10-inch flower. Guard petals an inch wide. In- 

 dispensable for the exhibitor. Bud August loth onward. 



Mme. Cahuzac. An iiumense yellow, lightly shaded bronze. 

 One of the best of the French varieties. Crown bud end of 

 August. Price, 20c. each, set of twelve for S2.00. 



