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GERMAIN FRUIT COMPANY’S 
CARNATIONS. 
Each 10c; per doz., $1.00. 
We have an immense stock of these popular fav¬ 
orites, and in addition to the two superb varieties 
mentioned below we can supply all the various 
colors, as Scarlet, Yellow, Crimson, Striped, etc. 
In ordering please state colors prefered. 
Los Angeles. Pure snow white of perfect form, 
rich clove fragrance and enormous size. It is a free 
and healthy grower and altogether the largest and 
finest white in cultivation. 
Corbett. (See cut.) A fine companion to the 
above, in color a delightful shade of pure salmon 
pink, exquisitely perfumed. Flowers very large — 
plants free in growth and flowering qualities. 
Ageratum Princess Pauline. A very beautiful 
ageratum, distinct from any other in cultivation, 
the body of the flower is pure white, while the num¬ 
erous anthers are a pure shade of sky blue, the con¬ 
trast between the two colors is a very telling one. 
The plant is very dwarf in habit and like all other ageratums is an excellent bedding or border plant. 
10c each. $1.00 per dozen. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Each 10c; per doz., $1.00. 
The merits of this well-known and favorite flower are justly appreciated. Being hardy, requiring only 
a minimum amount of care and attention, and never failing to flower under the most adverse circum¬ 
stances, they should be planted in .every garden. The only care is to propagate them by division or cut¬ 
tings every year. For outdoor culture, we would recommend division of the root, for pot culture, propa¬ 
gation by cuttings. During spring and up to July, the tops should be frequently pinched in order to 
induce a dwarf bushy growth. Do not pinch the tops after July. As soon as the flower buds have formed, 
nip out all side buds, and leave none but 1 or 2 of the terminals. These will be very large, and will 
well-repay the trouble by their increased size and beauty. The Chrysanthemum is a gross-feeding plant, 
and though it will succeed in any soil, enjoys plenty of good, well-rotted manure, which enlarges the 
llowers, and gives the foliage a dark green appearance. After the flower buds have formed, a weekly 
watering with liquid manure will greatly improve both flowers and foliage. 
Creole. A deep rich purplish-crimson, petals long and crowded, but not in any way coarse. A very 
striking shade of color. 
Ed. Molyneux. Rich crimson on the upper surface of the petals, the reverse a deep bronze, a mag¬ 
nificent sort and always greatly admired. 
Good Gracious. All enormous flower of bright peach color, composed of long narrow petals, which 
whorl up into a massive ball. 
Glory of the Pacific. One of the best early pink varieties, maturing about October 10th; it is the 
ideal of a fine Chrysanthemum. 
Helen Bloodgood. Deep silvery rose, a very pleasing shade and largely grown by florists. As good 
pinks are rather scarce this sort is especially desirable. 
H. F. Spaulding. Flowers very large and incurving; color a bright shade of bronzy yellow, 
occasionally marked with red, very fine. 
Ivory. Snow white, very large and pure in color, grown by the thousands East where it is-considered 
one of the best for market purposes. 
Geo. W. Childs. Deep velvety crimson, a vast improvement on all other reds, does not fade as so 
many of its color do. 
Mrs. Henry Robinson. The best early white and a valuable addition; reaches maturity about 
October 20th. 
