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A. B. DAVIS & SON , PURCELJLVILLE, VIRGINIA. 
C&ro&tiops. 
As a summer bedder and winter bloomer the Carnation is without a rival. Its exquisitely beautiful form 
and many lovely shades of color, together with its delightful 
odor, make it a universal favorite. 
Its culture is very simple if its requirements are once under- 
stood. The young plants should be planted in the open ground 
in April or May, in strong, rich soil, and well cultivated. If 
they are intended for winter blooming, pinch back the young 
growth every few weeks until the middle August; this will 
help to form bushy plants. In September take up the plants 
carefully, so as to disturb the roots as little as possible, and 
pot them in suitable-sized pots, using for compost good gar- 
den soil, with a little well-rotted manure added, and taking 
care that the pots are well-drained. If placed in pit or light 
sunny window, with a night temperature of from 40° to 55°, 
they wily give a profusion of bloom all the winter and spring. 
12 GRAND CARNATION 
NOVELTIE5. 
Price, 15 cents each, or the set of 12 for $1.25. 
NEW STRIPED CARNATION, AMERICAN 
FLAG. A most distinct and novel variety, a sport 
from the fine scarlet *• Portia, ” from which it differs 
in color; the flowers, which are of good size and 
fine form, are distinctly striped with alternate 
bands of red and white. 
BRUTUS. Large, bright red flowers, from 2 )4 
to 3 inches in diameter; very full and finely formed, 
and borne on long, stiff stems. 
C.KSAR. Flowers large, 2}£ to 3 inches in diam- 
eter, red and white variegated, borne on long, stiff 
stems. 
DAYBREAK. Very delicate soft pink; a per- 
fect flower with very long stems : very striking in 
every respect. A decided acquisition. 
FRED. CREIGHTON. Flowers light pink with 
long stems ; a strong grower. 
GOLDEN GATE. Pure golden yellow; a strong 
grower and profuse bloomer. 
GOLDEN TRIUMPH. Canary-yellow; flowers 
large, on long stems. 
LOUISE PORSCH. Clear lemon-yellow, very 
slightly penciled with red ; a splendid grower and 
free bloomer. 
PURITAN. Flowers white, large, very full and 
deliciously fragrant; an early and continuous 
bloomer. 
Brutus, Golden Gate and Puritan. PEARL. Large, pearl-white flowers, with long, 
stiff stems. A good bloomer. 
ORANGE BLOSSOM. A fine grower, producing good flowers of white, shaded pink center, on long stems. 
THOS. CART LEDGE. Very fine large carmine flowers ; plant anlearly and profuse bloomer. 
The Crearrj of Older Varieties. 
Price, 10 cents each, 90 cents per dozen. 
Chester Pride. White, penciled with rosy car- 
mine; plants large, strong, and of good habit. 
Columbia. Deep orange-buff, with crimson 
stripes ; a strong grower. 
E. G. Hill. Brilliant crimson; edge of petals 
finely serrated; large, double, and never bursts the 
calyx ; a grand flower. 
Grace Wilder. The pink Carnation par excellence. 
Hinze's White. Fine for late winter blooming; 
flowers large, pure white. 
Hector. A fine new scarlet; brilliant in color, 
long-stemmed and very free blooming. 
J. R. Freeman. Cardinal crimson, finely fringed ; 
a continuous bloomer. 
Lizzie McGowan. An elegant new white variety, 
that is destined to become very popular ; flowers pure 
white, large, full and fragrant; plant very free. 
Nellie Lewis. A novel variety, entirely distinct 
from all others; flowers a pleasing, soft shade of pink, 
and very fragrant; strong grower and free bloomer. 
Mrs. Fislier. “ White as the driven snow,” and 
beautifully fringed, fragrant and free; in every 
respect a peerless variety. 
Mrs. Harrison. Fine large white flowers; a good 
bloomer. 
Portia. Intense bright scarlet. 
President Degraw. Pure white ; a fine summer 
bloomer. 
Pride of Penshurst. A self-colored, rich golden 
yellow, without variegation or shading of another 
color; of robust habit; a Carnation that will please. 
Sunrise. A fine pot-plant and winter bloomer ; buff, 
tinged with vermilion. 
Silver Spray. Pure white, and beautifully fringed. 
Tidal Wave. Carmine-pink; dwarf, robust and 
vqr.v free ; an excellent sort. 
Buttercup. Beautiful bright yellow, with a few 
orimson stripes on the margin of petals. The elegant 
plants are always covered with large, fragrant flow- 
ers. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
SPECIE CHBMTION OFFER: 
For $1 we will send 22 good Carnations, onr selection of varieties, distinctly 
labeled, by mall or express. This collection will make a beautiful bed. 
