72 WEEBER & DON— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Of Becent Introduction, 
Gettysburgh. The Outer petals are broad and drooping, and 
have a lustrous sheen in the sunlight. The f orm is flat with droop- 
ing outer petals, which gives it a very graceful appearance. 
Splendid crimson color. 
Good Gracious. Color unique, being a delicate shade of 
peach pink throughout. The form is remarkable ; the petals are 
incurved and twisted, overlapping each other in irregular fashion, 
and resembling talons. Of all the splendid varieties introduced from 
Japan this is perhaps the most remarkable for siize, form and color. 
G. W. Cliilds. One cf the best varieties of last year's intro- 
ductions ; dolor deep velvety crimson. Large fla't flower with 
drooping outer petals. 
-El Doskdo. Clear golden yellow, very dwarf and .compact 
growth. An early flowering variety and very valuable for cut 
flowers. 
Harry May. Deep old gold, with occasional veins of red; 
petals very broad and thick, spoon-shaped;' 
Miss Ada McVicker. A plant of strong habit, producing im- 
mense creamy white flowers with broad, thick, reflexed petals. A 
grand variety, and one of the best for all purposes. 
Mr. 'Hicks Arnold. Large, full double flowers of an old gold 
color, lighting up wonderfully by artificial light. 
Miss Annie Manda. Flower perfectly double, incurved, of 
the purest white. The petals are studded with a Soft 'feathery 
growth like Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. 
Mrs. E. D. Adams. Flower very large petals of medium 
width, very long, twisted, the outer ones Whirled :; color pure white. 
O. P. Bassett. A grand crimson variety, lighted up with 
SCar-letylatge solid flower; one of the very largest in its class. 
lioslyn. A superb, clear, Mermet^ose pink, petals thick and 
heavy, cup-shaped, solid to the centre, insmense in sfee* having been 
exhibited eleven inches across, habit the- best, stems stiff and erect, 
foliage luxuriant, the bestipink in commerce. 
'^i^-i President' Hardy. Flower exceptionally large, brilliant 
yellowish gold, bordered with rosy crimson violet. 
Price, 35 cts. each.; set of 13 lor $8.50. 
Autocrat. Deep yellow, fine globular form, large flowers. A 
strong grower, with stiff stems. Early, and promises to be very 
valuable for cut flowers. 
David Rose. Eosy claret, edged with silvery white, large 
handsome blooms. Awarded a certificate of merit at Philadelphia.. 
ELLA MAY. Primrose yellow, apricot centre, extra large and!, 
fine. Awarded a silver medal at Philadelphia, (See cut.) 
Evening Glow. A strikingly beautiful variety, deep yellow in> 
the centre, with rich bronze red shadings toward the ends of the 
petals, very like the rich coloring of a brilliant sunset. 
Faultless. Deep golden yellow, extra large and full, quilled! 
petals. In color and form it is unequaled ; some of the 'flowers 
measured ;©ver eleven inches in diameter. 
' Goldfinch. In this variety we have a richness of color rarely 
seen, a deep intense cramson on theiupper surface of the 'petals-^the 
reverse being a light bronze, making a pleasing contrast. 
Grenadier. Deep brilliant red, reverse of petals old gold, large 
globular flower with reflexed outer petals. 
Harry E. Widoner. Large, grand yellow; csfce ©f the' finest 
for exhibition purposes. 
Indian Chief. In ;Sharp contrast to the above is this variety; 
here the coloring is a vivid, strong crimson ; the flower is equally 
large, but stronger and bolder, loosely incurved and decidedly 
Japanese in outline. 
Ivory. Pure white ; a Splendid free-flowering variety. It is; 
doubtful if -any Other Chrysanthemum unites in su'ch'marked»degree 
the many excellent qualities of Ivory. 'Size, habit, color and .growth, 
are superb. 
Jessica. Splendid, white, large flat flower ; very early. 
Lilian B. Bird. -Beautiful 'light pink ; extra fine. 
L. Canning, ©ear white ; 'large fiat -flower. 
Ma-jesty. Deep giowing red in form it is similar to Oulling- 
fordii, but larger 'and finer ; the- coloring is even more intense than, 
that fine sort. 
■' attack ••^P^Sdft. Chrome yellow and cinnabar red, a striking 
combination of colors. 
Mermaid. Large; soft pink; a grand exhibition variety. 
Mrs I. Forstei-man. A magnificent extra large, snowy white 
variety of the Japanese incurved type. A superb grower and free 
bloomer. 
Mrs F. Schuchardt. A charming variety, which, like all to 
this-Colleetion, is cf the largest size. "The coloring is exquisite ; the 
centre of the flowers is creamy white, the ends of the petals tinted, 
delicate rose, a pronouneedimprovement on this type. 
Nankin. Sulphur yellow, shading to creamy white -at the 
margihof the flower. The petals are long and silky. A unique and 
attractive variety. 
Polo. A very curious variety , long petals with crooked ends, 
like a polo stick. 
Popularity, A delicate shade of flesh pihk, of fine incurved: 
form, large and handsome. The ends of the petals are cut so as k& 
resemble a stag 1 s -antlersin outline. 
Robert Bottwmley. Large, pure white, irregularly twisted 
and incurved ; splendid for exhibition purposes. 
Surprise. A unique shade of bronze red, bold, handsome 
flowers' of the largest steesandfi^e globular form. A variety which 
is sure to find numerous admirers. 
Sun God. One of the largest varieties yet Offered. Flowers: 
of the largest size, with broad, bold petals. Color deep yellow,, 
slightly marked with rich bronze. 
The Tiger. A grand incurved variety, old gold and deep red. 
Price, 20c. each ; set of 25 Exhibition Varieties for $3.75. 
