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CHRYSANTHEMUMS—Prize Winners 
$ 1-00 
Celebration 
Famous Ostrich Plume 
Collection 
FAN TAN— A pure yellow, something 
very unusual in an Ostrich Plume 
sort. The golden yellow hairs are 
very pronounced. Each 30c. 
JITSU—One of the best of the Ostrich 
Plumes, each petal being rose pink 
in color, covered with silvery hairs. 
Each 25c. 
MIKADO —A combination of colors, 
salmon, rose, pink and bronze, all 
being blended together, making an 
extremely beautiful flower. Each 
30c. 
WHITE PLUME—Pure white Ostrich 
Plume, every petal covered with a 
fine feathery growth resembling an 
Ostrich Plume. Each 25c. 
The “Classiest” of the Fancy 
Chrysanthemums. A Reg¬ 
ular Flower with a Fine 
Feathery Growth on Each 
Petal. The Set of 4 New i 
Varieties Postpaid, for' 
Only . 
New Baby or Pompon 
Chrysanthemum 
Double flowers of rare beauty. Bloom 
from late summer to late fall. In 
most localities will live outdoors over 
winter if protected. 
CHRISTMAS GOLD—Bright yellow. Clear and de¬ 
sirable. 20c each. 
CLARET—The brightest and best of the red Pom¬ 
pons. 20c each. 
GOLDEN CLIMAX—Bright yellow. Everybody’s 
favorite. 20c each. 
HILDA CANNING—Reddish brown; an unusual 
color. 20c each. 
MARGARET CLARK—Deep bright rose. Very 
pretty. 25c each. 
MARIANO—Pure white. Lasts well when cut. 
20c each. 
The set of Six Postpaid, for Only. 
HARDY VARIETIES 
New Hardy Garden Collection 
Early Hardy Outdoor Chrysanthemums. The Glory 
of the Fall Garden. They Stand the Winters Most 
Anywhere if Given Some Protection. 
ALICE HOWELL—Yellow, early and continuous 
bloomer. 
AUTUMN BEAUTY—All shades of autumn color 
are found in the flowers of this variety. 
EXCELSIOR—Fiery orange, the same color through¬ 
out the flower. 
HARVEST HOME—One of the most unique colored 
varieties, being yellow overlaid with brilliant 
orange crimson. 
MELBA—Brilliant carmine shaded with scarlet. 
MURILLO—Creamy white with rose pink shadings. 
NORMANDIE—A beautiful pink, very early and 
free flowering. 
RUTH CUMMINGS—Deep chestnut, shaded crims¬ 
on. coming into flower very early. 
WHITE DIANA—Free flowering early white. 
WINNETKA—Snow white in color, perfect in shape, 
very free. 
Any of the above varieties, 20c each. 
The set of ten kinds postpaid for 
only...... 
Grand Prize Collection 
The World’s Newest and Largest Exhibition 
Varieties 
BETSY ROSS —This is a very large white 
Chrysanthemum. Flowers incurved, about 4 
inches across, and stay fresh and beautiful 
for a long time. 20c each, postpaid. 
CELEBRATION— A monster yellow flower un¬ 
surpassed both in size and color. Very dwarf 
robust grower and one of the largest flowers 
in the collection. 25c each, postpaid. 
DISTINCTION —An enormous deep pink variety 
larger than any other pink grown. Every 
bud produces a perfect flower of deep pink 
color. 30c each, postpaid. 
MRS. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE —Extremely 
large flowers which are often 9 inches across. 
Color is a rich bright crimson with gold tips 
and gold reverse. Plant is a strong, healthy 
grower with foliage right up to the flower. 
25c each, postpaid. 
PREMIER RAMSEY McDONALD— Finest exhi¬ 
bition golden bronze ever raised; color deepest 
glowing orange. This is a variety that has 
been grown 25 inches in circumference. Stem 
and foliage perfect. 25c each, postpaid. 
SILVER SHEEN —An odd colored flower of the 
largest size. Ground color white; petals are 
lined with a brilliant pink stripe. A dwarf 
beautiful grower, splendidly adapted for large 
specimen plants. 25c each, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—The above set of 
Six Grand Prize Varieties postpaid, QC*. 
Only . vvv 
Mikado 
$1.50 
ALADDIN 
The Sensational New 
EVERBLOOMING 
Hardy Chrysanthemum 
ALADDIN —This remarkable bronze 
variety commences to bloom even in 
small pots before it is safe to trans¬ 
plant outdoors; and after the roots 
have become established in their 
new home, the plant is never, there¬ 
after without a liberal show of bloom; 
in general from June continuously 
into November. Flowers are quite full 
and compact, 2 V 2 to 3 inches wide, 
the close center either deeper or 
lighter toned; the cutting stems good 
length. The body color is bronze- 
gold, capriciously stained apricot, 
light red and damask rose. 25c each; 
3 for 60c, postpaid. 
New Hardy Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Glory of Seven 
Oaks 
Perpetual Variety; Gorgeous Yellow 
Color; Wonderful Bloomer 
Earliest of all Hardy Chrysanthemums. 
Perfectly hardy in the open ground. 
Flowers 4 to 5 inches across on stems 
2 to 3 feet. Flowers of the brightest 
golden yellow, double to the very center 
and of large size and borne in clusters 
of 3 to 6 on strong upright stems. 
25c each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
All American Collection of 
Chrysanthemums 
CHATTANOOGA —Comes into flower the early 
part of October. Pure white. It is tremen¬ 
dous in size, every bud producing a good 
flower. 25c each, postpaid. 
GLADYS PEARSON —A wonderful variety 
bright golden bronze of the largest size. 25c 
each, postpaid. 
GOLD LODE —A large yellow incurved variety 
free and easy growing, producing solid double 
flowers. 25c each, postpaid. 
PINK TREASURE —A beautiful light pink in¬ 
curved flower—of largest size. 25c each, post¬ 
paid. 
ROSE GLORY —The nearest approach to a pur¬ 
ple Chrysanthemum. One of the very best 
Chrysanthemums. 25c each, postpaid. 
THANKSGIVING PINK—Bright rose pink full 
double flowers at all times. A beautiful bright 
double pink variety easy to grow. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
The Entire Set of Six Postpaid for Only.. $1.25 
Australian Giant Flowering 
Collection 
BLACK HAWK— A monster crimson, unsur¬ 
passed in size and color; one of the largest. 
20c each, postpaid. 
PINK TURNER —Clear lavender; it is absolutely 
identical with the White and Yellow Turner 
as to size and growth. One of the largest 
of the Chrysanthemums. Each 20c, postpaid. 
WHITE TURNER —One of the best white 
Chrysanthemums ever introduced. Makes a 
perfect ball of purest possible white. Each 
20c, postpaid. 
YELLOW POCKETT—Golden yellow sport of 
Louisa Pockett. The largest Chrysanthemum 
in cultivation. Each 25c, postpaid. 
The Set of Four Mammoth Varieties *7C** 
Postpaid, Only . / Ov 
Quantity Price 
for 
Garden Clubs 
ALL POSTPAID 
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