S. dk,i\i\ell 8 l Gfuide. 
OWEN'S CRIMSON (Inc.) — One of the briKhtest crimson incurved Chinese Chrysanthemums 
in cultivation, the florets are broad and of a brilliant dark crimson, the blooms measuring 5 indies 
in diameter ; good habit and constitution, a notable addition to this class. Crown buds. Awarded 
First-Class (iiertificates by N.C.S. and B.H.S. 2s. 6rf. 
OWEN S PERFECTION (Jap. Anem.) — A grand flower ; large bright lilac guard florers with 
a large raised centre of lilac, tinged slightly with gold. Awarded First-Class Certificates by N.C.S. 
andB.lI.S. Crown or terminal buds. Is. 6d. 
OWEN THOMAS (Inc. Jap.) — One of the best yellows to date, ivith incurving florets of great 
substance, something in the way of Slanstead White, but more incurved ; the blooms measure 8 inches 
in diameter; rather late, a grand exhibition flower. 4 to 5 ft. Crown buds. Two First-Class 
Certificates. 2s. Gd. 
QUEEN OP BUFFS (Jap.) — Salmon-buff, a distinct shade of colour; flower of great depth 
and substance. 4 to 6 ft. Crown or terminal buds. F.C.C., N.C.S. 2s. , 
PALLANZA (Jap.) — Of great refinement, and of the purest and richest golden yellow ; 
strikingly handsome ; a fine acquisition. 2.S. 
PHILADELPHIA — Incurved formed flowers, delicate cream, tips shaded deeper. Awarded a 
Silver-Gilt Medal by the N.C.S., 1895. Is. Gd. 
PHCEBUS— Blooms large, deep, and of perfect form; clear yellow. First-Class Certificate 
2s. Gd. 
PURITY (Single)— The purest white of any known variety : for cut flower is simply grand. 
Award of Merit. 
RADIANCE — Fine colour of Golden Wedding; is full and deep, and of fine size ; height, ft. ; 
broad incurving petals. 2s. 
SAMUEL BARLOW — Early-flowering variety ; bright salmon-pink ; charming and useful. 
Gd. each. 
SURPRISE (Jap. Anem.) — Very large flower, forked and hooked guard petals, high centre of 
pink florets ; distinct from all other anemone flowered varieties. 4 to 5 ft. Terminal buds. 3s. (id. 
THE BRIDE (.Tap. Dec.) — A splendid pure white incurved, free-flowering ; e.xcellent for 
cutting purposes, and can be recommended as a market variety. Is. Gd. 
THE EGYPTIAN — Grand exhibition flower of immense size ; colour dark velvety red, very rich 
and pure, incurving in form ; can never show a centre ; height, 4 ft. 2s. 
THE WORLD (Jap.)— Long spiral formed flower ; white, tipped green. 2s. 
THOMAS DAVISON (.Tap.) — Large without being coarse ; a bi-colour of rich crimson and 
gold, some florets being wholly golden, others crimson; strong and vigorous. 2s. 
VICE-PRESIDENT BONTRIEUX (.Jap. ) — Long tesselated florets ; rosy -lilac. Is. 6rf. 
VIOLETTA (Jap.) — Soft rosy-violet ; most attractive ; very distinct. Is. 
VIOLETTE DEMANDRE (Jap.)— Good broad florets; will make a grand flower; a beautiful 
soft rose colour. 2s. 
WAVERLEY (Jap. Dec.) — Seedling from Avalanche ; milky white, shaded lemon at base, lemon 
centre when opening, which is completely covered when fully expanded ; the florets curling 
round, forming a complete ball. Crown l)uds. Is. Gd. 
WILLIAM FYFE — Large, full, deep, well-formed (somewhat after that of Belle Paule ) ; 
colour white, deeply shaded rose-purple ; the florets are narrow drooping. 2s. Gd. 
WILLIAM TUNNINGTON (Inc. )— A massive incurved bloom of a reddish- chestnut colour, 
with golden-bronze tips. The florets are broad and blunt at the tip, very regular and compact. 
Rather we ak grower, two blooms on a plant being sufficient if required for exhibition. Terminal 
buds only. 4 to 6 ft. Awarded First-Class Certificate by N.C.S. 2s. Gd. 
YELLOW SOURCE D'OR — A true sport from the well-known and extensively grown market 
variety. Source d’ Or, admired wherever exhibited, and awarded First-Clats Certificates and .Awards 
of Merit. Of a clear rich yellow, prettily-shaped Japanese flowers, wonderfully free flowering; 
an indispensable variety for decoration, and, where a quantity of yellow blooms are required early, 
very effective. Plants, Gd. ; cuttings, Gd. 
M. J. MacDonald, The Gardens, Clanna, Lydney, Glos., 18(A November, 1895. 
“You will be pleased to hear the selection of Chrysanthemums you made and sent last 
year, enabled me to win the Challenge Vase at Bristol. I therefore have great pleasure in 
sending you a similar order to assist me another year.” 
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