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Choice Chrysanthemums of 1908. 
MISS CLAY FRICK. The most talked-of Chrysanthemum in¬ 
troduced in some time. Won the special prize of $50.CO at 
Chicago, offered by Mr. II. C. Frick for the best new variety. 
Won first prize at New York for the # best white and also at 
Madison, N. J. Flower is massive, keeping qualities are re¬ 
markable. (See cut.) 
Buttercup. Deep golden yellow, splendid incurved variety and 
superb for cut blooms. Any bud after Aug. 20th. 
Directeur Gerard. This is a golden yellow and a grand flower. 
The second bud a bronzy-yellow. In bloom Oct. 1st. 
Dubisson-Foubert. Deep golden yellow with fine habit and 
foliage; flowers slightly refiexed, fine form. In bloom Cct. 1st. 
Lady Lennard. A strikingly handsome variety, forms a globe 
of burnished bronze. Take bud after Aug. 25th. 
Magnificent. Petals long and narrow, hanging straight down¬ 
ward. Deep crimson, reverse bronze. Crown bud Aug. 15th. 
Miss Kathleen Stoop. Pure white with graceful, curling petals, 
a beautiful variety which charmed all. Crown bud Aug. 20th. 
Mile. Angele Laurent. Color pure white, incurving, compact 
and splendid texture. In bloom Oct. 10th. 
Mile. L. H. Cochet. A grand early pink, splendid form, some¬ 
what fiat and gracefully recurved. In bloom Oct. 20th. 
Mrs. A. T. Miller. Pure white, enormous flowers developing 
into a perfect globular form. It was perfect Oct. 13th. 
Mrs. George Hunt. Beautiful soft canary yellow. Flowers of 
the largest size, somewhat loosely built, petals long. 
Pres. Loubet. An enormous early white, slightly tinted pink. 
Incurving center with curling petals. Second bud Aug. 25th. 
Pres. Viger. Beautiful shade of deep rose, immense flower, 
unique and distinct. Crown bud. 
Sergeant Levy. Deep golden yellow, with broad, incurving 
center; outer petals reflexing. It bloomed Sept. 25th. 
Winter Cheer. In bloom Thanksgiving Day. Incurving in 
form, color a beautiful pink. Any bud after Aug. 20th. 
Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz.; set of 15 sorts, $2.00. 
-NEW- 
Chrysanthemums 
for 1910. 
We offer herewith the very best of the new 
varieties which appeared at the exhibitions in 
the Fall of 1908 and which were considered 
improvements on existing sorts. They all 
were awarded high honors wherever exhibited. 
Clara Wells. The color is a pale yellow, a true 
incurved variety and the largest in its type. 
Stem and foliage unsurpassed. 
Frank Payne. A beautiful light pink reflexed 
form; greatly admired wherever shown. A 
heavy grower and fine stem. 
G. W. Pook. A distinct shade of salmon terra 
cotta, large flower, loosely incurved. Should 
be in every collection. 
Lillian Coppard. A fine red variety. In per¬ 
fection early in October and fine for early 
cut flowers. 
Madagascar. A grand midseason yellow, 
enormous size, equal to the best of the later 
sorts. Beautiful foliage, a vigorous grower. 
Mrs. O. H. Kahn. A beautiful and showy 
bronze-red. This was considered the best 
novelty of the season. Very showy. 
Pockett’s Crimson. A rich crimson with 
golden reverse; the finest in its color ever 
issued. Splendid grower and fine foliage. 
Pockett’s Surprise. Rosy crimson with cinna¬ 
mon-bronze reverse. Immense size with very 
strong stem. Awarded numerous prizes. 
Pres. Taft. A pure white of the largest size, 
Japanese incurved form. A fine mid-season 
variety equal to the best later ones. 
W. T. Brock. A fine late pink, large globular 
flower. Good in every way and invaluable 
as a late variety for Thanksgiving Day. 
Yellow Miller. A yellow “ sport ” from Mrs. J. A. Miller, one of 
the largest in its color. A fine grower and splendid foliage. 
Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. A delightful shade of heliotrope-pink 
beautiful and distinct. Large flower of refined appearance. 
Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. Set of 12 sorts for $3.50. 
New Chrysanthemums of 1909. 
For explanation regarding dates for taking buds, see our 
pamphlet on Chrysanthemum Culture, sent free on application. 
Fuller details in A. Herrington’s book which we sell at 50 cents. 
AMI BERGERET. A very big incurving pink of bright rose 
shade, and regular in form; stem aqd foliage good; height 
medium. Scored 90 points in France. 
COMMANDANT MATHIEU. One of the prettiest yellows of 
recent years, bright golden color, large petals very long and 
curling, incurving center. A beauty; scored 90 points in 
France, also on C. S. A. certificate 88 points. 
DOROTHY GOULDSMITH. A massive reflexed yellow slightly 
shaded bronze from early buds, which are most desirable, 
and should be taken Aug. 15th or thereabouts. 
LE LUTIN. Narrow thread-like petals; delicate lavender pink. 
Strong and free to grow. Take bud Aug. 25th. 
LYNNWOOD HALL. A glorious new chrysanthemum, glistening 
snow white, of the largest size, perfectly incurved, of elegant 
finish. Won Smith cup at the New York show. 
MARY MASON. Very irregular and striking in form and color, 
which is rosy bronze with lighter reverse. The outer petals 
reflex to the stem, while the center ones incurve, showing 
the reverse. A large flower. Take bud Aug. 15th. 
MARY DONNELLAN. A splendid golden yellow. The coloring 
is superb, Japanese incurved in form, broad petals of splendid 
substance and finish. A strikingly beautiful variety. Bud 
taken August 20 onward. First prize N. Y. show for G 
yellow, certificated C. S. A. 
MISS KITTY LAWRENCE. A beautiful ball of delicate fawn 
color; petals large and beautifully curled; stem and foliage 
fine; take bud after August 20. 
Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. Set of 8 sorts for $1.75. 
