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A. B. DAVIS & SON, PURCELL VILLE, VIRGINIA. 
PINK OSTRICH-PLUME CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
While the Chrysanthemum is perfectly hardy and can be left out over winter, yet to 
have the plants and enjoy them in perfection, they should not be allowed to be frosted. 
This can be prevented, with a little care, by covering them with sheets of newspapers 
when there is danger from frost. For greenhouse decoration, or for house plants during 
the fall months, no plant is more desirable. If wanted for indoor blooming, they should 
be lifted about October first and potted; give them a thorough watering and set in a 
shady place for a few days; afterwards expose to the full light, but do not keep them 
warmer than 50 degrees. The cooler they can be without freezing, the better they are. 
Kept in this way they can be had in bloom until the middle of December. For a cool 
room few plants are so effective. They can be brought into the house from the cold 
frame, and afford a fund of pleasure and enjoyment. If it is not desirable to bring the 
plants into the house, they still form the material for a continuous display of flowers for 
vases in the house for months. 
We offer the cream of the newer and the standard varieties up to date. 
Order Early— First come, first served. 
