Introduction 
C USTOMERS will note in this our Fifteenth Annual catalogue, the 
change in the name of thi9 concern from Charles H. Totty, as an in¬ 
dividual to the Charles H. Totty Company. Outside of the name 
there is no change in either the personnel, management or policy of the 
business. Mr. Totty, as heretofore, will devote all his time to the manage¬ 
ment of the business. The change is made simply to insure the perpetuity of 
the business built up by Mr. Totty. and allow for rapid expansion in the best 
possible manner. We believe also in this time of war our international busi¬ 
ness of importing and exporting will be much better handled as a Corporation 
than as an individual. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS for 1918. The records of the principal Shows, 
New York, Cleveland and Madison, indicate that Totty’s ’Mums are still 
far in advance of all other introducers. 
The exceptional showing of our Novelties for 1917, Nagirroc; Louisa 
Pockett, W. H. Waite, Pres. Everitt, etc., etc., are particular examples of 
our superiority in the large-flowering types. 
We will disseminate in the Exhibition type in 1918: “Joan of Arc,” 
named by President Wilson at the Cleveland Show; Mrs. H. S. Firestone and 
Mrs. W. Dennis among others. 
SINGLES will be represented by our usual high-class list including 
Portia, Ida Catherine Skiff, and Beatrice as notable additions. 
IMPROVED POMPON TYPES will have a splendid acquisition in 
the variety “Connie Dick," the yellow companion for Doty. 
SENSATIONAL SET. Every year we endeavor to give our customers 
something new and novel in the Chrysanthemum. This year it is a set of 
six varieties we imported from Tokio, Japan, three years ago but it was not 
until this year we had sufficient stock of any variety to distribute. These 
are even more attractive than the Tuxedo Collection we introduced last year. 
FORCING ROSES. We are specially favored in being able to catalogue 
this year Ophelia Supreme, the very finest of all the numerous sports of 
Ophelia and destined to take the place of its parent, as well as Columbia, 
Hill’s new wonderful pink Rose, mildew and spot proof. 
GARDEN ROSES. ^ Hugh Dickson’s Novelties for 1918 will be: 
Marchioness of Ormond, T. F. Crozier, H. P. Pinkerton, Blushing Bride and 
Ulster Volunteer (refer to pages 59 and 60 for varieties.) These with the 
addition of National Emblem, are worthy of a place in every garden in the 
country. 
VISITORS WELCOME. Thousands of customers stop to see our 
establishment every year, especially the ’Mum display in the Fall; and we 
extend an invitation to all to come and see us at any time. Madison is located 
on the D. L. & W. Railroad, about one hour’s ride from New York, and our 
greenhouses are about one mile from the Madison railroad station. 
We will dp all in our power to make your visit as pleasant as possible. 
CHARLES H. TOTTY COMPANY 
