VICK A HILL CO., FLORISTS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
Early Blooming Yellow Chrysanthemum, George S. Conover 
In the George S. Conover we have the wonderful combination of a first-class large flowering and early blooming yellow Chrysanthe- 
mum which has long been the want of the professional florist. This variety blooms at the same time as " Ivory," and the flowers, under 
ordinary cultivation attain a size from 6 to 9 inches in diameter. 
The color is a beautiful shade of brilliant yellow, the petals firm, partly tubular and partly flat, which adds greatly to the beauty of the 
flower. The plant is an extra strong grower, producing very long, stiff flower stems, which are well furnished with a dark, showy foliage. 
Again, Mr. Win, Falconer has words of praise for our superb Chrysanthemum. The following appeared in Gardening Dec, i, 1895. 
GEO. S. CONOVER CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
On Wednesday, November 13th, we received a box of flowers of this Chrysanthemum from Vick & Hill, of Rochester, N. Y. We at 
once_ pl aced the m in a vase filled with wateron a table in our sanctum, and there they are yet, November 25, some of them, notwithstand- 
ing their 400 miles journey by express, are more perfect than they were on their arrival, and others only beginning to show a little the 
worse for wear. Every bloom stands erect on a stem as stiff as a poker. The flowers are 4^ inches in diameter, and full double. Perfect 
globes of a clear, pure yellow color. They are splendid blossoms, and we are glad so good a flower has been selected to commemorate the 
name of so distinguished a gentleman as Mr. George S. Conover of Geneva. 
We have also received many testimonials similar to the following : 
I, M. BRAINARD, Market Gardener, Dealer in Fruits and Flowers. 
Vick & Hill, Rochester, N. Y., Gouverneur, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1895. 
Dear Sirs:— I have read what Wm. Falconer, the editor of Gardening says in the last number of that publication in regard to the 
Chrysanthemum, George S. Conover. I also wish to pay willing tribute to the excellency of that variety. Marion Henderson is the best 
early yellow I ever grew; close upon this follows George S. Conover. It is an easy variety to grow, and then its freedom of bloom, long 
keeping qualities and excellent color make it the Chrysanthemum grower's special favorite. I trust every florist will plant largely of this 
variety. What the Concord is among grapes George S. Conover is among Chrysanthemums — the variety for everyone. 
Trusting your sales of this variety the coming spring will be as large as the variety merits. I am yours truly, 
I. M. BRAINARD. 
Strong plants, per dozen, 75 cents; hundred, $5 00. 
