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Chrysanthemums, continued 
finished, an easy doer, and a splendid keeper and 
shipper. This variety is queen of commercial 
whites, the color being very pure ; the most valu- 
able introduction of recent years from the Ameri- 
can standpoint. 4 feet. Latest white Take 
second crown or terminal bud about September 15. 
20 cts. 
Leila Filkins. 4 feet. Midseason. Bud after 
August 15. A lovely shade of pink; fully 'j'A 
inches; may be described as a pink Nellie Pockett, 
but fortunately does not drop its petals so much ; 
habit very stout, with beautiful foliage. 10 cts. 
Lavender Queen. Soft shade of lavender-pink, 
which, under artifical light, resembles a light- 
colored Cattleyea. 10 cts. 
Miss Alice Bryon. Fine midseason white for 
shipping or for general use. Every florist who grows 
any Chrysanthemums ought to have a good block of 
it. 3/4 feet. Early midseason. Very lasting ; must 
be cut 8 to 10 inches from the ground on account 
of its woody stem. Any bud. 10 cts. 
Mrs. Robinson. Probably the most widely 
grown of whites for its date ; very early midsea- 
son. 10 cts. 
Mrs. Coombes. Bright rose-color. In heavy 
demand on account of the' record it has made. The 
flower is immense, with broad, slightly reflexing 
petals ; dwarf, and with elegant foliage. One of 
the best of its color, either for commercial or ex- 
hibition purposes. Takes the crown bud about 
August 20. 3l4feet. Very early midseason. 15c. 
Mrs. S. T. Murdock. One of the finest novel- 
ties ; rich glistening pink ; fine globular bloom. 
10 cts. 
Major Bonnaffon. The most widely grown of 
yellow sorts for commercial purposes. 10 cts. 
Merstham Yellow. The largest yellow obtain- 
able. First week in October. Habit and foliage 
beautiful ; color a fine, bright shade ; form a com- 
pact and broad reflex ; excellent keeper. 3 >4 feet. 
August 10 bud. Highly valued by those growers 
who do it well. 20 cts. 
Nellie Pockett. An Australian of great beauty ; 
a fine white of elegant form, incurving and reflex- 
ing, rather narrow petals. Fine for exhibition or 
commercial purposes. Will rank with Robinson 
when well known. 3^4 feet. November 10. 
Crown bud. 10 cts. 
Opah. A large flower, informal and showy in 
build ; white, slightly suffused with pink. The 
late buds show a decided pink coloring, and the 
early ones produce nearly white flowers. 3 Yz feet. 
Second crown buds taken August 15 were cut 
October 4 ; 6 inches in diameter. 10 cts. 
Polly Rose. Very easy to do ; fine for pots. 
The very finest, largest and best, from the com- 
mercial standpoint, of all the early whites. Bench 
it as early as June i, for fine blooms. 10 cts. 
Robt. Halliday. Is still near the top of the list 
of early yellows ; it has taken several years to show 
its possibilities, but this variety has attained wide 
popularity, and deservedly so ; it is indispensable ; 
very large when well done. 3 feet. October 20. 
15 cts. 
Souv. de A. Scalarandis. Deep golden yellow, 
of the largest size and full of petals ; dwarf, with 
splendid foliage and stem. The finest thing that 
we have yet found for pot-plants in yellow. 
20 cts. 
Timothy Eaton. 3K feet; time, November 5 
and later; can be spaced 6x8 inches. Take bud 
between August 25 and September 15 ; use first 
or second crown. The terminal bud brings a 
brittle stem, breaking frequently at the first 
shoulder. 10 cts. 
■White Bonnaffon. Color pure white ; form 
identical with Bonnaffon. Growth very short- 
jointed, not exceeding 3 feet in height. Foliage 
large and very deep green. Its lateness (Novem- 
ber 20 to 30) greatly enhances its value. Take 
terminal bud about October 10. 10 cts. 
W. H. Chadwick. Magnificent variety in both 
form and color, and unsurpassed in size. Not an 
easy doer, but repays extra trouble. White or 
blush. 4 feet. Late. Terminal bud. 15 cts. 
Major Bonnaffon Chrysanthemum 
W. Duckham. 4/4 feet. Early midseason. Any 
bud after August 4. Color exquisitely beautiful ; 
form grand. It is very lasting either on or off the 
plant ; an easy doer, perfecting a very large per 
cent of blooms 7 inches across, on stiff, well-foli- 
aged stems. 15 cts. 
