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Chrysanthemums. 
The following superb varieties after careful trial have proved to be flowers of exceptional merit, 
most of them have received high awards at our late shows, and will be in great demand lor next 
season’s exhibitions. 
NEW JAPANESE— Hairy-Petalled Varieties. 
W. A. Manda A most beautiful variety of the Incurved 
Japanese type, and with the same hirsute character as Mrs. 
Alp hens Hardy and Louis Hoehmer, but in a more marked 
degree, whilst the petals are broader and the whole (lower is of 
better form. The colour is a beautiful dee]) chrome or golden- 
yellow throughout, and the plant, which is of a good dwarf 
strong habit of growth, is a profuse bloomer. This is a flower 
of exquisite beauty and one that will become highly popular. 
Each Is. fid. ; 3 for 3s. 6d. 
H. Ballantine. This is another superb variety of the “ Hairy 
Family.” The flowers are large, w'ell formed, and of a 
beautiful soft terra-cotta or bronzy colour, the outer petals 
changing to a delicate straw-yellow. The plant is of strong 
habit like Louis Hoehmer. whilst it is a free bloomer and easily 
managed. Will prove a most valuable addition to the Incurved 
Japanese section. Each Is. 6d. ; 3 for 3s. Gd. 
Louis Boehmer. The flower is of good size, and similar 
in form to Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, and like that variety, has 
the beautiful, yet strange-looking silky hairs or glands on 
the reverse of the petals ; its colour, however, is a charming 
silvery lilac pink, the petals being of good substance, whilst 
the plant is of a good sturdy habit of growth. This is a 
splendid novelty. Each 6d. 
Miss A. Manda. (Incurved Japanese). This variety is of a 
dwarf, strong habit, carrying its flowers erect upon stout 
stems. The " blooms are " pure white, very deep, compact, 
perfectly double, and sweet-scented, the petals being furnished 
with long hair-like outgrowths, giving the whole flower the 
appearance of an “ Ostrich Plume ; ” a grand improvement on 
Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. Each Is. 6d. ; 3 for 3s. Gd. 
JAPANESE— New and Select Varieties. 
Ada Spaulding (Incurved Japanese). The flowers are large 
and of splendid form and substance. The lower half of the 
flower is of a deep rich pink colour, shaded purple rose, 
the upper half of a beautiful pearly white. Each Gd. 
Avalanche. One of the grandest white Chrysanthemums; 
the flowers are of immense size without being coarse, the 
colour is pure, and the plant of good habit. Each Gd. 
Beauty of Castlewood. A fine bold flower of the most 
perfect form, petals very broad and incurved, closely covering 
the centre ; the outside of petals a clear bright orange, the 
inner surface bright velvety crimson. A first-class exhibition 
variety. Each Is. Gd. 
Centenary. A sport from Lady Lawrence, with the same 
broad petals and splendid form ; colour, a beautiful primrose 
yellow' ; a grand flower. Each 9d. 
E. G. Hill. Immense blooms of brightest golden yellow, full 
and very double, lower petals sometimes shaded carmine ; an 
elegant variety of strong habit. First Class Certificate and 
Medal. Each 9d. 
Etoile de Lyon. Deep lilac, shaded silvery grey; enormous 
flowers, sometimes ten to twelve inches across; capital 
exhibition flower. Each Gd. 
Eynsford White. Beautiful pure white flowers as large 
as those of Avalanche, but much broader petals; splendid 
exhibition flower. Each Gd. 
Florence Davis. Large beautiful flowers with long drooping 
petals, greenish white, passing to pure white. Splendid habit, 
and first-class for exhibition. Each Is. 
G. C. Schwabe. Bright carmine rose, gold centre, very full, 
long, broad, recurving and twisted florets, with gold points, 
good substance, habit of E. Molyneux, from which it is a 
seedling; magnificent show flower, vigorous ; height, four to 
five feet. Three First Class Certificates. Each Is, Gd. 
George Daniels. Large flowers; silver white, reverse purple- 
rose, splendid. First Class Certificates. Each Gd. 
Gloire du Rochei’. Bright orange amber, flushed crimson. 
A splendid flower. Each 9d. 
Harry E. Widener. Bright lemon yellow without shading ; 
flowers large on stiff stout stems, incurving and forming a 
large rounded surface, splendid. Winner of the Blanc Prize, 
Philadelphia Exhibition. Each Is. 
John Dyer. Good strong grower, broad petals of extra 
substance, perfectly double ; colour, chrome yellow, striped 
the entire length of the petals with fine red lines. A line 
show flower. Each Is. Gd. 
John Farwell. Rich crimson, with yellow reverse, as bright 
as W. Holmes ; the florets droop gracefully after the style of 
Sunflower, thus showing the bright inner surface, flower fully 
up to exhibition size, one of the finest novelties of the season. 
Each Is. 6d. 
J. S. Dibben. An English-grown seedling of a nice dwarf, 
robust habit. The colour is a deep yellow, passing, as it 
ages, to a beautiful clear yellow. First Class Certificate by 
National Chrysanthemum Society Each Is. 
Kabazamm Flowers large, flat, of a beautiful crimson-maroon 
colour, with yellow eyes; medium early; an excellent, variety 
for sprays and bouquets. Each Is. 
L. Canning. A grand new pure white of splendid size; 
plant of short-jointed, sturdy habit, said to be an improvement 
on Avalanche. Each Gd. 
Lillian B. Bird. A remarkable variety introduced from 
Japan. The flower is large, the petals long, thin, and tubular, 
with a tendency to incurve ; colour, a delicate pale salmon 
pink ; very striking and beautiful. Each 9d. 
M. E. A. Carriere. A magnificent flower, white, the reverse 
of the petals a delicate blush rose ; a fine exhibition variety. 
Each 9d. 
MdUe. Marie Hoste. Very large double flower, with broad 
stout petals ; colour, pale rose ; a very' beautiful flower. 
First Class Certificate. Each Is. 
Miss Anna Hartshorne. (Incurved Japanese). Blush 
pink, changing to pearly white. A superb double (lower 
of immense size. One of the very finest productions of late 
years. Two First Class Certificates. Each Is. 
Miss Lilian Cope. Or White Etoile de Lyon, from which it 
is a sport; a facsimile of its parent in every way except 
colour, which is pure white. This variety is certain to become 
popular for exhibition purposes. Each Is. 6d. 
Mr. A. H. Neve. Very largo flower, broad flat drooping 
petals ; colour, a beautiful silvery blush. Two First Class 
Certificates. Each Is. 
Mr. Edwin Beckett. The finest acquisition of the season; 
habit resembles Avalanche, and the flowers are of fine form, 
and good substance, colour is a rich golden yellow', richer 
than Sunflower. Each 2s. 
Mrs. Edwin Beckett. Pure white, long, broad, twisted 
florets, deep flower, dwarf, vigorous habit ; a fine exhibition 
variety. First Class Certificate. Each 2s. Gd. 
Mr. H. Cannell. Yellow; a fino showy flower; first-class for 
exhibition. . Each Gd. 
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. Deep bright crimson; a fane 
flower, and plant of good habit. . Each Is. 
Mrs. E. W. Clarke. Deep amaranth purple, reflex, silvery 
rose. Flowers very large, petals broad and incurving ; a very 
fine variety. First Class Certificates Each 9d. 
Mrs. F. A. Spaulding. Bright nankeen yellow, long 
broad incurving petals, reverse of petals salmon rose ; a 
grand exhibition flower. Has won silver cup, medal and 
several certificates. Each Is. 
Mrs G. C. Schwab©. Delicate rose, shaded salmon, points 
of petals gold twisted, and drooping gracefully, flowers are the 
most durable known, fino for exhibition or decoration, dwarf 
habit; a very distinct and pretty variety. First Class 
Certificate. Each Is. 
Mrs. James Carter (syw. Thistle). A small flowered 
Japanese variety, with very fine thread-like petals, opening 
a pale yellow, and changing to pure white ; a charming 
variety for cut flowers Each Gd. 
