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intertwine into each other in such a manner that it makes one of the most exquisite 
chrysanthemums ever put up. And its good points do not end with the flower, for 
the stem and foliage are well nigh perfect. This variety can be grown much closer 
than most others as its clean, erect habit and stiff straight stems, averaging 2% to 3 
feet, admit it. Altogether this we consider one of the very best things ever offered. 
Certificated at New York, Chicago, Philadelphia by the C. S. of A., and at the Phila¬ 
delphia Flower show, and Orange show. Price 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; $40.C0 
per 100. See page 17. 
Loantika. Bright clear red, very early and large, flat petaled, reflexed, but very 
full. The best very early variety of this color and an extra good keeper and packer ; 
does not burn. Season 10th to 15th Oct.; best on terminal buds ; height 3 feet. Certif¬ 
icate at American Institute show. Price 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz, ; $25.00 per 100. 
Leonidas, (bee illustration on back cover). Amaranth, shaded maroon, very 
large, with straight flat petals forming a bold imposing reflexed flower with good stem 
and foliage. As an exhibition flower this will prove a very distinct and valuable 
variety. Best on terminal buds, but larger on crown. Season end of Oct, to 20th 
Nov.; height 3 feet. Certificate C. S. of A. at Philadelphia. Price 35 cts. each ; 
$3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. 
Symphonia. (See illustration on front cover). A very beautiful shade of 
carmine pink, reverse soft silvery pink, incurved and very compact well built flower, 
with the ray petals drooping making it a very artistic and attractive flower of 
medium size. As a bench variety this will prove very valuable as it only grows 18 to 
24 inches high, with extra stout stem and handsome foliage. In season Nov. 5th 
to 30th, but can be kept a long time on the plant without damaging its qualities; 
crown or terminal buds. Gained 80 points at New York ; 81 at Chicago. Price 50 cts 
each ; $5.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. Ready Ms rch 1st. 
By Pitcher & Handa. 
MISS LOTTIE D. BERRY. Certificated under name of Garret A. Hobart, Nov. 
Ah, 1896. Large pure white incurved Japanese ; very full and double, borne on a good, 
strong, stiff stem well furnished with foliage up to the flower. Blooms in mid season, 
and is a first-class keeper. Price 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz,; $35.00 per 100. Ready 
March 1st, 1897. 
Mr S . a. P. Meredith. (Introduced by W. A. Manda). A bright yellow sport of the 
wo 1-known Mrs. Kimball. Like its parent, a vigorous grower, witli stout stem and 
fine heavy toliage. The flowers are very double, and last a long time in perfection 
A valuable acquisition. Price 50 cts, each ; $5.00 per doz. 
E. G. Hill & Co.’s Novelties for 1897. 
Adelaide. (Rieman). Certificated at Cincinnati. First prize white seedling at 
Indianapolis. A very fine white vaiiety ; extra good stem and foliage; fine compact 
lower, especially recommended for commercial purposes. The raiser also recom¬ 
mends it as a bush plant. We think it will rank among whites as H. W. Rieman does 
among yellows. Price 50 cts. each ; '5.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100. 
Golden Trophy. A grand early yellow to follow Marion Henderson; a dwarf 
grower, requires no tying; foliage very beautiful and quite up to the flower ; very 
fTo? ° Ct " compact ’ crowc Jed w th petals, incurving into a complete golden 
bail; 2feet. Take first bud. Received N. C. S. certificate under name of “Golden 
awn which proved to be a duplicate. Price 50 ccs. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 
per J.UU, 
