Gleroder^dron BalfoiiPi. 
The Clerodendron is one of our most beautiful plants for house 
culture. C. Balfouri is a handsome greenhouse climber, with large 
clusters of crimson flowers, each flower encased in a baglike calyx 
of pure white. When trained on a trellis the drooping panicles have 
a rich and elegant appearance. It can be trained as a shrub also, and 
makes a very showy pot plant, blooming as it does, almost continu- 
ously in the winter. Price 25c. each. 
These ornamefltal plants are natives of the South Sea Islands. 
They are among the most beautiful of our variegated plants, the 
leaves being striped with yellow and red in various ways, render- 
ing them very attractive for decorative purpo.ses. Fine only for 
house culture. We offer a fine collection. Price soc. each. 
Gln*ysai^tl^eii}(iii)s. 
This, the queen of autumn flowers, still is in the lead. Nothing in 
the way of flowers has received the care and attention for the pa.st 
few years with such gratifying results, both in the quality of the 
flowers and diversity of bloom. It is simply impossible to give jus- 
tice to some of the varieties in our brief descriptions. In November 
and December there is nothing that will make such a cheerful display, 
while the varied and gorgeous colors and fantastic shapes of many of 
the varieties make them the most popular and fashionable autumn 
flower. 
The proper time for planting is any time after the ground can be 
worked up to the first of June. When your plant is 6 to 8 inches high 
cut back to a height of 4 inches ; allow four shoots to grow from this 
main trunk. When these shoots are 4 inches high pinch out the terminal 
bud and save three or four branches that will spring from each of 
these limbs. Allow these branches to attain a height of 9 inches, then 
disbud for the la.sttime. Never allow one flower to crowd another 
on the stem or both will be spoiled. Use good rich soil with plenty 
of well rotted cow manure and a little bone dust. Lift in September 
or October and put in large boxes or pots, drench thoroughly and 
never allow them to suffer for water. Give manure water once or 
twice a week if possible. Bring into the house before frost and place 
in a room without fire and give plenty of air when not frosty. In cold 
climates winter in the cellar. Price 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
There are three classes of Crysanthemums : the Chinese, bearing a 
large, loose, graceful flower ; the Pompons, with small and perfectlv 
double flowers in great abundance ; and the Japanese with ragged, 
fringe-like flowers, like Chinese, only more so. The prevailin.g colors 
are white, the different tints of yellow, (and the yellow colors arc 
exceedingly ftne,)and different shades of red, (the reds are not bril- 
liant.) Ltirge plants, 50c. each. 
CHINESE VARIETIES. 
Culling fordll— A rich crimson shailcd scarlet, flowers large and well 
rertcxcd, fine and distinct. 
Compactum— Fine silvery rose, handsome. 
Diana Pure white, nearly globular in form, each petal deeply ser- 
rated ; early. 
Frank Wilcox— Above medium size, rich golden amber, slightly 
shadetl deep bronze. 
Colden John Salter -Golden yellow, changing to amber, incurved ; 
very pretty. 
Phoebus One of the finest yellow Chrysanthemums ever grown ; 
very large. 
Queen of England— Blush striped rose, finely incurved j good habit. 
Mrs. Ceo. Bullock Pearly white flowers, very large. 
mrs. Ceo. Rundle-One of the very finest white varieties ; incurved, 
early. 
Souv. Melanle— Flowers small, rcflexed, of the purest white. 
Venus— l.ilac peach, incurved, large and beautiful. 
White Venus- Beautifully incurved ; white. 
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POMPON VARfETIES. 
Brunette— Rich light brown, shaded with bronze ; dwarf and early. 
Bob— Dark brown crimson, fine color. 
Hyppolye Jamaln— Light pink shaded, silvery rose ; dwarf and tree. 
Christine— Flowers pure white ; early. 
Mad'lle Marlguac— White and rose ; beautiful form; early. 
Princess Meletia— White flowers of good .size ; beautifully fringed. 
Model of Perfection— Rich lilac edged ; pure white. 
Souvenir de Jersey -Rich deep yellow; close and compact; very 
small. 
JAPANESE VARIETIES. 
Advance— Incurved.of perfect shape, deep pink, fine form, N-ery largo 
and quite distinct ; extra. 2sc. 
Belle Paule— Very large ; center of each petal pure white distinctly 
edged rose. 
Blanche Nelge— Pure white ; large flowers ; one of the best. 
Baronald-.V variety second to none in size and beauty; of elegant 
form, very large, of a rich deep red and golden bronze ; very 
double ; extra, 25c, 
Christmas Eve— Late, extra fine, whitS ; each petal curved and 
twisted ; an odd but soft and feathery shape. 
Coronet— Rich golden orange, incurving to center; outer petals 
reflexed, showing on the upper surfaces lines of red and bronze ; of 
perfect globular form and immen.se size. 25c. 
Domination— .\ soft, creamy white flower, very early, large and 
handsomer ; one of the finest in our collection. 
Desideratum — A fine variety, late flowering, very large, light 
creamy while ; back of petals striped pink ; very striking. 
Duchess -Deep rich red, ti[)i)ed yellow ; flowers large. 
Oango Zaka— A very distinct and desirable variety of the large.st 
size ; color a distinct claret crimson and pink bronze ; center in- 
curving without showing an eye ; outer petals reflexed ; extra. 250. 
Excellent— Very soft pink somewhat resembling the color of the 
Mormot Rose ; very large flat flower, drooping but quite double ; 
a color now so much in demand ; extra. 25c. 
Fair Maid of Guernsey— Flowers very large, of the purest white • 
blooiiis in c lusters. 
Fleur de Bois-.\. well-formed, blood-red flower, center shaded 
with gold. 
Flmbrlatum-Rosy pink at base of petals; the oiuer portion pure 
white ; much fringed. 
Fred Shaw— Reddish lilac tipped white; fine form. 
Gorgeous - Golden yellow ; a magnificent flower ; early and distinct. 
Golden Thread - Bright golden yellow; very fine, thread-like 
Jjctals ; tine. 
Colden Rod -A bcamiiul golden yellow ; fine shape; .strong robust 
grower. 
Hon. John Welsh— Beautiful deep crim.son ; a .lisiinct ,ind Iwnd- 
sotnc variety. 
Julius Scharf-Very large, fiat and smooth; of a rich violet ama- 
ranth ; lasts a long time. 
Llewellyn Large, very double, of Indian red color, reverse clear 
gold ; middle petals incurving, forming a high-crowned centci, 
showing the bright gold outside petals, producing the appearance 
of having one flower above the other ; extra. 25c. 
Laclnlatum— White, fringed edges ; one of the best old sorts. 
Mrs. Seaman— Blush .shading to rose ; graceful appearance. 
Mrs. Wm. Barr Pure bright crimson, incurving ,so as to form a 
compact ball ; under surfaces deep pink ; very large and of grand ' 
habit ; extra. 25c. 
Mrs. Sam. Houston — A magnificent flower, large and flat; pure 
white ; of remarkably good habit ; good for all purpo.ses and easy 
to grow. 25c. 
MIgnon— .\ beautiful soft rose, shaded violet, with bright silverv 
center ; fine flower. 
Mrs. I. Clark— Pearl white in the margin shading to deep rose cen- 
ter, reflexed ; beautifully whorled ; extra. 25c. 
Mad. Boucharlet— Dark orange tipped with a fine bright lemon 
j ellow ; elegant form. 
