CATALOGUE OF PLANTS, ETC. 
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Comle de Germiny. 
CHRYSANTME/nU/nS. 
W ITH THE exception of the rose, no flower has gained so extensive a popu- 
larity as the Chrysantliemuni. Never in the history of any flower has so 
much interest been manifested as there is in this flower of to day. The 
Chrysanthemum is the people’s flower, as it appeals directly to the heart, and bears 
but slightly on the purse. , . „ 
Our list is the largest and most complete to be found anywhere m lexas. it 
contains none but good varieties, and embraces the best of the old varieties that 
were popular many years ago, together with the best and newest varieties of the 
past two years. 
Always plant Chrysanthemums in an open spot where they will have sunslnne 
each day. Make the soil rich with manure or bone dust; liquid manure may be 
given occasionally. Stake each plant, tying it loosely, so that the wind will not injure 
the branches. Pot-grown plants delight in great quantities of water. If for bloom 
indoors they should he lifted about the ist of October and potted. Set m a shady 
place for a few days after thoroughly drenching with water. Afterwards expose 
them to the full light, but do not keep warmer than fifty degrees. 
10 cents each, $1 per dozen, except where noted; one hundred, in a hundred 
different varieties, $6.50. 
JAPANESE VARIETIES. 
The following list has no “ chafl ” in it, hut includes the very best varieties, both 
of American and European origin. We shall be glad to make selections for our 
friends who are unacquainted with the sorts. , , • 
The Japanese varieties are, of course, the most variable in form and coloring, 
and are perhaps the most admired. The list of varieties we ofler has been selected 
as the most distinct. 
AbU-el-Kader. Rich deep maroon crimson ; petals twisted ; a beautiful and distinct va- 
riety ; large and fine. 
