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A. Donaghue, Omaha, Nebraska. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, continued. 
that will spring from each of these limbs. Allow the last branches to attain a height 
of 6 inches, then pinch out the tops for the last time. This should not be later than 
August 1st ; after this they should be allowed to grow undisturbed. 
When to Lift. — Plants should be lifted by September 1st and put into large pots 
or boxes. Give a thorough watering and place in a shaded, sheltered place for a few 
days. If large flowers are wanted allow only one flower to each branch, pinching out 
all but the terminal buds as fast as they appear. Give manure water once a week. 
Ada Spaulding. Habit most sturdy | 
and robust ; color distinct, the lower half 
of the flower being a rich, deep pink, 
shading in upper portion to the purest 
pearl white. 
Christmas Eve. One of the finest late 
varieties in cultivation ; flower snowy 
white ; of a beautiful shape. 
George W. Childs. Deep, rich vel- 
vety crimson, with no shade of brown or 
chestnut ; a grand red sort. 15 cts. 
Harry Balsley. A magnificent fine 
large flower ; color delicate, soft pink, 
similar to Catharine Mermet rose ; fine 
for cut-flowers or exhibition. 15 cts. 
H. L. Sunderbruch. Bright, golden 
yellow, of fine incurved form and large 
size. 
Harry May. Flowers very large and 
deep ; full, double forming a massive 
sphere ; color, deep old gold with occa- 
sional reddish veins. 
Hicks Arnold. A strong growing va- 
riety, bearing large, full, double flowers 
of an old gold color. 
Ivory. This is one of the very best va- 
rieties for pot culture or cut flowers. The 
plant is a vigorous, compact grower, and 
makes a handsome specimen with very 
little training. Flowers pure white, of 
exquisite form and finish ; petals stiff and 
lasting. 
PHILADELPHIA” CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
Kioto. Very large, incurved, yellow ; 
strong, free grower ; extra fine. 
L. Canning. A most exquisite, pure 
white variety, with very large, flat flow- 
ers, resembling large satin rosettes. 
Lady Playfair. Pearly pink ; a fine, 
large, incurved flower. 
Mrs. E. G. Hill. One of the earliest 
of all the large flowering sorts. Flowers 
very large, 7 to 8 inches across ; full to 
the center. A grand incurved sphere 
when fully expanded. Color delicate, 
pearly pink ; extra fine. 
Mrs. George Bullock. Broad petals, 
forming a large, pure white flower ; slight- 
ly incurved, and some petals quilled. 
Mutual Friend. A reflexed pure white, 
from 7 to 1 1 inches in diameter, and great 
depth of flower. 
Philadelphia. Undoubtedly the great- 
est acquisition in Chrysanthemums for 
many years ; an entirely new type in col- 
oring, and in form of petal or floret, and in 
the general contour of the flower, though 
it is very nearly globular as a whole. The 
formation of its florets and their disposi- 
tion makes it gracefully globular in form ; 
its color is white, illuminated with lemon- 
yellow, giving it light and life never be- 
fore seen in a Chrysanthemum. It has 
been awarded the highest honor by the 
American Chrysanthemum Society, and 
was also the center of attraction at all the 
fall Chrysanthemum shows. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Pitcher & Manda. Reflexed Japan- 
ese, not deep, but solid and of large di- 
ameter; the outer five or six rows are 
creamy white and of dahlia-like form ; 
the center is bright yellow, the two colors 
being sharply defined. A vigorous grower. 
The Queen. A grand pure white, of 
extra large size, of beautiful, half globular 
form with broad, incurved petals. 
Wm. H. Lincoln. A magnificent gold- 
en yellow variety ; straight, flat, spread- 
ing petals, An extra large flower, com- 
pletely double, and of great substance. 
10 cts. each, $1 per doz., unless noted. 
This set of 18 varieties for $1.S0. 
