“ The Daisy * bu the shadow that it casts. 
Protects the lingering dew-dop from the Sun.**— Wordsworth. 
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The White Ostrich Plume 
gHrYsaNtHenjUiv! 
“MRS. ALPHEUS HARDY.” 
The Pink Ostrich Plume 
“ 'Tis thus the White- Chrysanthemum, 
whose odors sweeter rise , 
When lying crushed, an emblem is 
of love that never dies." 
—J end wine. 
This remarkable and exquisitely beautiful new Chyrs- 
antliemum is without exception the finest variety yet 
introduced, and possesses all the qualities necessary to 
become a universal favorite with amateurs and florists 
for its great value for cut flowers and exhibition pur- 
poses. The flowers are very large, of thick substance, 
perfect shape, and belong to the incurved Japanese 
section, while the color is of the purest white. Its 
unique character consists in its fine downy appearance, 
which is produced by the glandular hairs which cover 
the petals, and which has been frequently described as 
producing a fluffy effect, similar to that of an ostrich 
feather. 
Plants , each , 20 cents; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for $1.00. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
The Wonderful Cork-Screw Begonia 
COMTESSE LOUISE ERDODY. 
This charming and 
peculiar variety be¬ 
longs to the Rex class, 
but is entirely differ¬ 
ent and. distinct from 
all other sorts, on ac¬ 
count of the. singu¬ 
lar formation of the 
leaves, which wind in 
spiral - like form as 
shown in the engrav¬ 
ing. The foliage has 
a rich metal ic-lustre, 
dark and silvery in 
the center, shading to 
coppery-rose at outer 
edge. 
It is a plant of mar¬ 
velous beauty, and so 
rare and attractive in 
appearance that it always commands attention and is 
greatly admired by every one. Strong plants , each, 30 
cents . 
"LOUIS BOEHMER” 
This variety is identical with Mrs. Alpheus Hardy in the strange yet 
beautiful formation of its flowers. The peculiar soft feathery growth 
on the petals has suggested the title of Ostrich Plume to these varie¬ 
ties. This name is well applied, as at first sight one is particularly im¬ 
pressed by the soft feathery growth with which the flowers are 
thickly studded. In color the Louis Boehm eii is an exquisite shade of 
silvery-pink, with deep rose on the inside of the petals. It is one of 
the strongest growing varieties in cultivation, and with only ordinary 
care is certain to produce beautiful, large, perfect flowers. 
Plants , each, 20 cents; three for 50 cents; seven for $1.00. 
Both varieties of the Ostrich Plume should be in every collection 
of Chrysanthemums, therefore we will offer one plant each of pink and 
white for 30 cents. 
IVORY CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
IVORY.—The flower is snowy white, of perfect incurved form, very 
large; borne upon long stems. Especially desirable for amateurs as a 
grand pot plant. This is undoubtedly one of the most useful introduc¬ 
tions of late years, as it is an early variety, of dwarf habit and free 
floweriug. Plant, 20 cents. 
Qarnation—plew ^arguerite 
This grand new class excels in all respects; it is the most profuse bloom¬ 
er of any of the “ Pinks.” Exquisite in color, showing beautiful shades 
in white, reds, pink, variegated, etc. It is large in size, perfect in form, 
of dwarf habit, compact and very robust. This variety should be cul¬ 
tivated by all lovers of this most beautiful family of “ Pinks.” Per 
packet, 20 cents. 
$2,000 Cash Prizes, See Second Cover Page. 
