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W. R. GRAY, QAKTON, FAIRFAX CO., VIRGINIA. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
QUEEN OF AUTUMN FLOWERS 
The Immense perfect llower seen at the commercial florists can easily be grown by the amateur by the fol- 
lowing method: In May or June prepare boxes four or five inches deep and of convenient size— 1x3 or 4 feet- • 
leaving ample cracks in the bottom for drainage, le'ili the box with a compost— three parts decomposed sod 
or garden soil and one part cow manure, well rotted. Add one pint each of bone meal and wood ashes to each 
bushel of compost and mix well. Plant the boxes with two rows of young plants eight or ten inches apart; 
tram to a single stem and stake when necessary. Place the box in a sunny position and give an abundance of 
water as needed. When the buds begin to develop in September, disbud all but one to each plant, being care- 
ful to leave a perfectly shaped bud. About this time give the box a light mulching of well rotted manure It Is 
very essential that the plants be kept healthy and growing vigorously, that neither too much nor too little water 
be given them. When there is danger of frost, place in a sunny w'Indow in.^ cool room with a night tempera- 
ture of forty-five to fifty-five degrees. By going to a little trouble anyone can grow beautiful late mammoth 
fiower Mums. We offer the cream of existing sorts at prices within the reach of all 
THREE EXTRA EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
These new kinds are of the greatest value for out- 
door planting, as they will bloom before frost in almost 
anv part of this country. 
Golden Glow — Flower about five and one-half inches, 
of beaut, ful incurved form, bright, clean, golden-yel- 
low color. The earliest of the three, will bloom about 
September 1st to 10th. Price, 25 cents. 
Monrovia— A few days later than Golden Glow. Col- 
or about the same, but petals more naiTow and reflex. 
Price, -25 cents. 
October Frost — Blooms same time as Monrovia. 
Large incurved nearly pure white, slightly tinged lem- 
on-yellow. Price, 25 cents. 
ONE EACH OF ABOVE THREE FOR 60 CENTS 
The Following Nine Varieties are of the Latest Introductions, and are 
Unexcelled in Size and Color 
Mrs. W. B. Chamberlain — The most beautiful 
5hade ol pink yet produced in a large fiower. Valu- 
able for cut flowers. Price, 15 cents. 
Straight petals, forming 
a half globular fiower. Good color. Nice for exhibi- 
ti(m coUecti'jns. Three feet. Early midseason. Price, 15c. 
Clementine Touset (The “Early Chadwick")— The 
bloom IS the largest obtainable white for the date, 
October 12. It is one of the most lasting varieties, 
either on or off the plants; has splendid stem and 
foliage. Price, 15 cents. 
Hutton— Four and one-lialf feet. Midseason. 
Yellow, shaded orange; easy doer, enormous. Seen in 
a»i the best cnlries in the last shows; indispensable. 
Price, 15 cents. 
Duckham — The, sensational variety of the S'ear. 
Sunburst — Japanese incurved; a most beautifully 
formed fiower of a striking color. The base of the 
petals is an intense yellow, gradually shading to pale 
yellow at the tips; enormous size. Priccj 25 cents. 
White Bonaffon — Pure waxy white, identical with 
Major Eonaflon in every respect but color. Price, 15c. 
Yellow Eaton — Bright yellow sport from Timothy 
Eaton. Especially valuable as the best in its color to 
follow Appleton. Foliage very beautiful; stem first- 
rate, and quite strong enough to hold up the monster 
blooms, which do not show the coarseness sometimes 
attributed to Eaton. For everybody’s use, and for 
commercial purposes as well as for show, it is strictly 
Al. Price, 15 cents. 
Dr. Enguehard — Japanese incurved. One of the best 
Introductions of recent years. Has been awarded 
highest honors wherever exhibited. Color a true pink, 
without the least trace bf purple. Stem and foliage 
perfect. Equally valuable for exhibition or commer- 
cial purposes. Perfectly double. Every fiower is 
perfect. Midseason variety. Size six and one-half 
inches. Price. 15 cents each. 
"PPPh darker shade than anv 
other listed. Incurved with a broad petal. The 
nine inches in diameter 
and supported by long stiff stems with good foliage. 
strong grower and comes in flower 
about November. Price, 15 cents. 
ONE EACH OF THE ABOVE NINE GIANT KINDS FOR $1.20 
VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT— 10 CENTS EACH 
Timothy Eaton — The sensational novelty of the year. 
It is an enormous, globular, Japanese incurved variety, 
of perfect form and growth. Color a pure white — even 
whiter than its parent, Minnie Wanamaker. Timothy 
E. has captured every cup and prize for which It has 
been entered. 
Mrs. Coombes — This Is another foreigner which has 
gained prominence, both as a commercial and exhibi- 
tion variety. An enormous reflexed flower with very 
broad petals; in color a beautiful shade of light rose. 
Marie Llger — An extra large, globular, Japanese va- 
riety with broad petals; color pearl-pink, deepening to 
rosy-lavender at the base of the petals; stem and 
foliage perfect. 
Golden Wedding — This is undoubtedly the grandest 
golden-yellow variety ever introduced, and is the mar- 
vel of the period. Nothing can exceed the richness of 
its color; it is unrivaled in this respect. It is a re- 
markably vigorous grower and has such strength of 
stem that it carries its great globular flowers erect, 
giving it a bold, majestic appearance. 
Lavender Queen — An immense solid flower, very full 
and compact, outer petals reflexed, center petals erect, 
forming a flower of great depth. It is a lovely color, 
soft silvery lavender-pink, decidedly distinct from any 
other pink. Of good growth, medium height, stiff stem 
and good foliage. 
full in the center, 
‘ ® and nearly as deep. In per- 
cvcellPiif" I'hbit dwarf; keeping qualities 
..entirely distinct in color and form 
'' awarded a World's 
the the highest recommendations from 
^ '™ti ten first prizes 
wmfi Australian of great beauty; a fine 
'''Curving and reflexing, rather 
C'^*'*bition or commercial. 
Byton — this is a magnificent variety with 
quality. For size, finish and purity ot 
win' It leaves little to be desired. Color purest white 
hies' Mr?''’H™?vlekl'°‘'f it resem^ 
whole ^fnii k' I' ‘I'C florets expand the 
This wm be fOnoJJ 
•variety! ‘ “ ^ ^ " extraordinary fine exhibition 
section "'"A^I-reeT’^o® O'’ plumed 
section. A great advance over all the yellows in this 
^ass, being perfectly double and the hair-like fila! 
slHSSs”-- 
ONE EACH OF THE ABOVE TEN SPLENDID KINDS FOR 80 CENTS 
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® BULBS FOR FALL 1911 Please Do Not Send Stamps for Money ^ 
Will be found listed In this Catalogue, and we re- 
quest you to RETAIN THIS BOOK until you are 
ready to order your Fall Plants, as we will not Is- 
sue a Fall Book. The prices given In this Cata- 
logue. Including all special offers, will be GOOD 
UNTIL JANUARY, 1912. 
They often come stuck together or stuck to the 
letter so that they cannot be taken out except by 
soaking the whole. Silver in small sums. If care- 
fully wrapped, will carry just as safely, and is far 
more acceptable. j-, « a k. lar 
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