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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS. P. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
(HRVS/inTHEMUMS. 
It was predicted several years ago that the interest in this class of plants would soon wane, and 
that the market would become glutted, flower buyers becoming tired of them, and that they would 
soon lose their popularity. It is doubtful, however, if we have any flower at the present time as pop- 
ular as the Chrysanthemum, which has justly been termed " The Queen of Autumn," and we further 
predict that, as long as the present rate of improvement can be sustained in the production of new 
varieties, they will not only remain equally popular, but become more so. The marked advance and 
improvement in this class of plants has been so great that any collection of plants of three years ago, 
that would have been considered first-class at that time, is to-day almost entirely superseded by 
newer and better kinds, and it is only exceptional varieties of that date that are found worthy of a 
place to-day, as the standard has become so much higher; varieties which from oddities in structure 
and desirability in color would have then been considered " gems, 1 ' would not now even bo tolerated. 
The standard of quality is being raised higher each season, and a flower now to be worthy of perpet- 
uation must be extra good, with healthy foliage, strong wood, one that holds the flower straight on 
the stem, and a flower that will not easily mar or fade after being cut. We offer very few of the 
varieties we offered two seasons past for this reason— we believe the following list contains the very 
best that have been produced up to the present time. We may be criticised for not offering more 
varieties, but we have felt it was to the interest of our customers to discard varieties rather than 
increase them, as there are by far too many kinds offered more or less alike. 
Kicliard Dean. — A European novelty, said to 
be one of the finest things brought before the 
public this year. Very bright, clear pink; first 
premium at Chicago for best pink exhibited. 
Mrs. M. It. Parker, Jr.— The first large, early 
pink in market, ready to cut October 4th, in 
fact, the first large-flowering variety of any 
color; flowers 8 inches in diameter; dwarf, ro- 
bust habit, unusually strong stem, and fine 
foliage, rich deep pink. 
Daybreak. — Very eai'ly, and almost identical 
in color with Daybreak Carnation; a fine, bold, 
well-built flower, the admiration of all who saw 
it in bloom; too early to exhibit at the shows. 
Price, 75c. each; $7.50 per doz.; 
Philadelphia. — This variety caused quite a 
sensation last fall ; undoubtedly the finest 
novelty of the season. Very distinct white with 
yellow shadings; this won international fame 
and received the highest prizes wherever ex- 
hibited both in this country and in Europe. 
Miss M. M. Johnson.— A very early yellow of 
highest quality, something that has long been 
wanted; flowers were in fine condition to cut 
October 10th; beautiful foliage, stiff stem. Cer- 
tificate at Chicago and Cincinnati. 
Helen Bloodgood. — A grand thing. The 
prettiest pink in cultivation; there is nothing 
like it. Three certificates, 
the collection of 6 norts for $3.75. 
Harry May.— Very distinct deep old-gold, with 
occasional reddish veins. Lights up splendidly 
at night. 
lloslyn. — A superb, clear Mermet-rose pink, 
petals thick and heavy, cup-sbapecl, solid to 
the centre, immense hi size, having been ex- 
hibited 11 inches across; stem stiff and erect, 
covered with most luxuriant foliage; the best 
late pink in commerce; very late. 
Price, 15c. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
Wm. H. Lincoln.— An immense, full double 
flower; reflex, intense golden-yellow, 18 in. in 
circumference. A grand variety in every way. 
Ada H. Le Hoy. — Petals broad and cupped 
full to the centre; deep rose-pink, extra large 
flower; one of the best for exhibition purposes. 
Maud Dean — All things considered, the best 
mid-season pink. 
Flora Hill. — Very large; the best late white. 
$8.00 per 100. The collection of 18 prize exhibition sorts for $2.00. 
•* NEWEST AND CHOICEST VARIETIES* 
PRIZE EXHIBITION SORTS. 
These sorts all occupied pre-eminently conspicuous positions on the exhibition tables of 1894. They 
are the best productions of the last year or two. No collection is complete without them. 
Mrs. Jerome Jones. — One of the finest white 
Chrysanthemums ever raised. It is very dis- 
tinct, and of exquisite finish and form, with 
unusually straight, strong stems; foliage very 
dark green, shining as if varnished. 
Ivory — An elegant variety; pure white flowers 
of perfect form ; of medium size, and blooming 
in the greatest profusion. Makes an elegant 
pot-plant, as the habit is compact and bushy, 
and when in bloom is a mass of white. 
Miss Minnie Wanainaker (1890).-A grand 
white variety; a strong grower, with heads of 
bloom of immense size; very regular and com- 
pact. Extra desirable for choice specimens 
for cut blooms; elegant ; an ideal cut flower. 
One of the strongest growers of all, with per- 
fect foliage and strong, straight stem. 
V. H. Halloek (1890). — A lovely shade of shell 
pink; deep full flower, high incurved centre. A 
magnificent variety ; strikingly distinct and 
characteristic. 
Frank Thompson (1891). — Beautiful ivoiw 
white, petals very broad and heavy, finely in- 
curving, showing faintest tinge of pale, pearly 
pink at times. A strong grower. Double ex- 
tra. This must not be confused with Mrs. Frank 
Thompson, 
exhibition sorts, 24 in all, $5.00. 
Major Bonnalfon — One of the very best yel- 
lows, a beautiful flower both in form and color, 
of largest size ^incurved. Special Columbian 
Medal, Chicago, 1893, and a leading prize taker 
1894. 
"Eugene Dallidonze. — Very large; grand ex- 
hibition flower of the very highest quality — 
Columbian Medal, Chicago. 
Challenge, — Very late; grand strong, stiff 
stems, fine foliage ; a perfect globe of brightest 
golden-yellow. 
IVivens. — White flowers of tremendous size, 
snowy white ; strong grower, healthy abundant 
foliage, strong stems; A No. 1 in every way. 
Golden "Wedding. — When well grown is cap- 
able of the highest development ; flowers of 
mammoth size carried erect on strong, straight 
stems ; is considered somewhat difficult to 
grow, but is superb when well done. 
Q,neen.— This is truly the queen of whites; ex- 
tra fine, of largest size, very compact, regular 
flower; petals incurving, of fine style and 
finish. 
Cnllingfoidii. — Rich crimson-maroon ; quite 
unequaled for brilliancy and velvetiness. 
Complete set of novelties and 
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