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TAYLOR’S 1984 FLOWER AND PLANT GUIDE 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Indoor Variety 
One of the finest flowersgrown; the king of 
all blooming house plants. Flowers will keep a 
long time after cutting. 
PRICES—On a>ll the following, 15c each; two 
for 25c; dozen for $1.25. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
For 85 cents will send to any address, 
postpaid, 12 Choice Mixed Chrysanthemums, 
our selection. You will not be disappointed. 
DIRECTIONS FOR CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
WHICH IF FOLLOWED, WILL 
INSURE SUCCESS 
WHEN TO PLANT—Anytime after the 
ground can be worked, even up to June 20th, 
will give you good blooming plants in the fall. 
SOIL—Dig the ground deep ; put in quantities 
of manure. The Chrysanthemum is a gross 
feeder ; if fed well the flowers will be large and 
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DISBUDDING-If you want large flowers, 
keep plants pruned and disbudded, leaving only 
three or four buds, for a real show bloom leave 
only one. 
WHEN TO LIFT—In localities subject to 
heavy frosts in October or November, plants 
^ould be lifted into larger pots by September 
1. After lifting drench thoroughly and never 
allow them to suffer for water. Give manure 
water, if possible, once a week. If protected 
from frost by sheeting, they need not be brought 
into the house till well into October ; and when 
brought in place in a room without fire; give 
plenty of air when not frosty. In cold climate 
winter in cellar. 
Chrysanthemums enemy—Black Aphis and 
Mealy Bug. 
Keep them sprayed with Shep. Enough Shep 
to make four gallons of spray, 40c. 
OCTOBER FLOWERING 
HONEY DEW—Canary yellow of shining satin¬ 
like finish, large round and smooth; 3%feet, 
good stem and handsome foliage. 
BETSY ROSS—Large, pure white. A very 
popular variety. Sure to please. One of the 
largest white on exhibition at fall shows. 
CHIEFTIAN—A beautiful incurving pink of 
perfect shape. Perhaps the finset incurved pink 
commercial variety in cultivation today. 
WHITE CHIEFTIAN—An ideal incurved 
white. Fine for cut flowers. We are sure 
you will be pleased with this beauty. 
ENCHANTRESS—The color is bright rose- 
pink of an even shade. 
JOSEPHINE FOLEY—One of the best in¬ 
curved whites introduced in recent years. 
Strong in growth and stem. It holds in fine 
condition for a long time. 
MID-SEASON FLOWERING 
BLACK HAWKS—Dark and velvety. Very 
large and hold in fine condition for a long per¬ 
iod of time. If you like red, this will be sure 
to please you. 
WILLIAM TURNER—This is an incurved 
variety very large and pure white blooms. One 
that everyone loves. 
YELLOW WILLIAM TURNER—One of the 
brightest yellow Chrysanthemums; a standard 
variety. 
GLADYS PEARSON — A new shade for 
Thanksgiving use, maturing November 20 to 25. 
The upper surface of the petals is apricot and 
the reverse buff, which illuminate under arti¬ 
ficial light to bright orange. 
OLD ROSE—A pleasing shade of deep pink. 
Pink varities are not evey plentiful, and this 
is a very welcome addition to the list. Blooms 
about November 1st. 
ELBERON—Bright pink, finest incurved form, 
beautiful foliage and good stem ; easy to man¬ 
age. 
GOLDEN ELBERON—Identical with pink El- 
beron in every respect except in color, which 
is yellow and is equally useful. 
DECEMBER FLOWERING 
EDWIN SEIDWETZ—A most beautiful and 
rich incurved pink. One that you will surely 
like. 
NAGAYA—Bright yellow. Can be grown for 
Thanksgiving or early December. A very pop¬ 
ular Chrysanthemum. 
HARDY OUTDOOR 
Many “Mum” loving friends ask us for hardy 
varieties of Chrysanthemums that will live out¬ 
doors all winter. To those of our friends who 
want hardy “Mum,” we heartily recommend 
this collection. They are quite hardy, and in¬ 
clude a beautiful and wide range of colors. 
EARLY BRONZE—This variety is liked by 
everyone. Good for cut flowers. 
CAPTAIN COOK—One of the most beautiful 
rose pink you will find anywhere. Not even 
a tint of lavender. Absolutely rose pink. 
ILLONA—Rose lavender. Stiff and upright 
growth. 
COLEUS 
These are all fine for bedding and as specimen 
pot plants during the winter. They are won¬ 
derfully attractive. I do not know of a finer 
foliage plant than the Coleus. Keep well sprayed 
with Shep If the white cotton-like bugs should 
appear In summer. Enough Shep to make four 
gallons of spray for 40c. Postpaid. 
FLLMORE BEAUTY—Large leaf, crimson 
center shading to chestnut brown, yellow edge. 
Excellent greenhouse variety, always well col¬ 
ored. Price, 15c; two for 25c. 
LA VERNE—Attractive red leaf intermingled 
with maroon and bright green, firey red veins. 
One of the best propagators in the Coleus 
family. Price, 10c each. 
PRIDE OF THE NORTH—Center carmine- 
red with bronze luster, wide border of olive 
green, red flecked with the same color of red. 
A very charming Coleus. Price, 10c each. 
NEW PRESIDENT HARDING COLEUS — 
Bright red leaves, with brown, green-yellow 
edging. A real beauty. Only 15c; 2 for 25c. 
TRAILING QUEEN—A free, rapid and easy 
grower. Elegant fringed leaves, blending from 
pink to crimson, bordered with chocolate mark¬ 
ings. 10c ea»ch; three for 25c; 12 for 75c. 
CHRISTMAS GEM—Very broad leaves ; bright 
crimson, marked with yellow. Sure to please. 
Price, 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
NEW GIANT RAINBOW (Christmas Queen) 
—Long leaf, richly colored. Many colors, rang¬ 
ing from dark velvet to pink, yellow, brown and 
green. A winner. Price, 15c each; 2 for 25cc. 
DEFIANCE—New; fine leaves, bright yellow, 
about one-half of surface, in center bright vel¬ 
vety crimson. Price, 15c each; 2. for 25c. 
HOLLYWOOD RED—Maroon center with ser¬ 
rated edge of green, gold and bronze, excellent 
dwarf. New variety. Price, 10c ea*ch; 8 for 25c. 
JOSEPH COAT—An intermingling of many 
colors. Price, 10c each; 8 for 25c. 
LORD ALVERSON—Extremely beautiful, an 
odd variety. Large leaf, deep mahogany red 
with purple sheen. Price, 10c each; 3 for 25c. 
BIG TIM—Large thick leaf variety. Bright 
cerise red, mottled and spotted maroon, yellow 
and green. Price, 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SETTING SUN—Sun-red, bordered bright gol¬ 
den yellow shading to plum. Price, 10s; 3 for 
25c. 
