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prize winners 
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New York 
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Wc offer herewith the latest productions of this world-fam¬ 
ous combination of Chrysanthemum raisers. The finest varieties 
of recent years are from this source, and these are improvements 
on existing sorts. The heights given are for single-stem plants. 
Merstham Yellow. This is a yellow similar to Mrs. T. W. 
Pockett, but more massive, and a better finisher. It is at 
its best the end of October. Second or third crowns, 4 ft. 
Mrs. H. A. Allen. Deep rosy-pink, one of the largest of any; 
in fact, it will be a struggle with Madam Carnot for size. The 
florets are broader and the flower is over 9 inches either 
way, and as good as it is big. The habit is of the very best. 
Mrs. W. Duckham. This may be described as a deep golden- 
yellow Nellie Pockett, with red lines on the edge of florets. 
Mrs. Barnard Hankey. Incurved, mahogany bronze. This 
was awarded an F. C. C. by the N. C. S.; also an F. C. C. at 
Edinburgh, by the S. H. S. Second crowns. 
Dora Stevens. Old rosy-cerise, a glorious color; one of the easiest 
growers; it has large beautiful foliage, and quite one of the 
best; it is 7)4 inches across. Bronze Medal in Edinburgh. 
J. H. Doyle. Terra cotta, a flower of the largest size. It was i 
awarded the Gold Medal amongst 13 competitors for the best 
novelty. It has a beautiful habit, and only grows 4 ft. high. I 
Merstham Red. Reddish-chestnut, with bronze reverse; a 
noble flower with broad florets, something the shape and make j 
of Mrs. George Mileham, full 8-inch flower. Second crown. 
Miss A. Dighton. Incurved, a beautiful broad-petal variety, j 
deep cream, shaded bronze, needs no dressing; was awarded 
an F. C. C. at the N. C. S. It also received First Class Certifi¬ 
cate from the Scottish Horticultural Society at Edinburgh. 
Souv. de Madame Buron. Deep canary-yellow, “sport” from 
Miss Elsie Fulton. Awarded first honors by the Paris 
(France) Horticultural Society. Early. 
. Price, 40c. each, set of nine sorts for $3.00. 
New Barge Ba key Varieties 
A new strain from European growers, blooming by Oct. 
15th, and bearing flowers as large as most later sorts. 
Baron Chiseul. A good red, of fine incurving form. Japanese. 
Very unusual for this date, Oct. 15th. 
Carrie. Deep yellow, dandelion shade, blooms in September. 
A splendid variety for pots or outdoor planting. 
C. Choulet. A superb, tawny orange; petals reflexed so that 
the color is shown at its best. A splendid grower. 
Clementine Tousset. An enormous early white, certificated on 
Oct. 8th. A glistening white, lasts splendidly when cut, fine 
stem and foliage, easy to grow, every flower perfect. 
Etienne Bonnefond. Golden-yellow, shaded red, Japanese in¬ 
curved, very broad claw petals, forming a globe. 
Goacher’s Crimson. Bright crimson, 5 inches across; extremely 
popular in England; best, in bush form. Flowers last into 
November 2J ft. Mid-September and later. Earliest bud. 
Mile. Marthe Morel. A beautiful blush-pink, similar to V. 
Morel in form. Fine for such an early bloom. 
Mme. Paul Sahut. Pure white, incurving form. It opens 
blush in the centre, but becomes pure white as it takes form. 
Reveil de Beiges. A big, incurving golden-yellow, in perfection 
Oct. loth. A splendid cut-flower variety, fine stem and foliage. 
Roi d’ltalie. Somewhat later than the others in this set; but 
a splendid large flower, compact, incurving, and a rich shade 
of yellow. 
Price, 25c. each, set of ten “Large Early” for $2.00. 
Bun Brea 7 Brize Winners 
W. Duckham. A Japanese incurved pink; undoubtedly the 
grandest pink ever sent out; won the C. S. A. silver cup for 
best ten flowers of any variety. Is the finest keeper of any 
“’mum” known; holds its color; does not damp a petal; 
splendid grower and develops grandly from any bud after 
August 5th. It makes an ideal plant for 6-inch pots and will 
undoubtedly hold first place for years to come. (See cut.) 
F. A. Cobbold. Large, handsome, reflexing flower, good pink 
color ; magnificent foliage. First bud after August 15th. 
Leila Filkins. A beautiful soft pink; clean, thrifty grower; a 
greatly improved V. Morel, with none of the difficulties ’of 
culture that it presents. Any bud after August 15th. 
Maynell. Incurving crimson; splendid grower; stands feeding 
well. Buds from August 25th onward. 
S. T. Wright. The king of the. crimsons. Mr. Pockett’s very 
best, without a doubt. Crown bud late in August. 
Henry Barnes. True Japanese; rich, deep crimson. Crown 
bud August 20th onward. 
Mary Inghs. A terra cotta monster, unique in its color; a grand 
grower and invaluable to the exhibitor. 
Donald McLeod. Color, yellow ground, heavily striped and 
shaded crimson. Crown bud end of August. 
Harrison Dick. A red and yellow combination; a fine dwarf, 
sturdy grower. Bud August 20th onward. 
Cheltoni. A yellow “sport” from Nellie Pockett, one of 
the finest exhibition varieties known. 
Miss Mildred Ware. An immense flower, deep rosy-cerise. 
Good habit. Crown bud middle of August onward. 
Ben Wells. • Grand flower, 10 inches across, tremendous grower. 
Color, a very delicate flesh. Take bud end of August. 
Mrs. F. W. Vallis. An immense crimson, shaded apricot-yellow; 
reflexing florets, petals hang down 10 inches in length. 
Plant early. Crown bud August 10th onward. 
General Hutton. Yellow, shaded bronzv-red; vigorous grower; 
enormous 10-inch flower. Guard petals an inch wide. In¬ 
dispensable for the exhibitor. Bud August 15th onward. 
Mme. Cahuzac. An immense yellow, lightly shaded bronze. 
One of the best of the French varieties. Crown bud end of 
August. Price, 30c. each, set of fifteen for $3.00. 
Miniature Chrysanthemum 
** GOBUBN 
A unique sort, forming a dense, compact bush about a foot 
high and covering itself with hundreds of golden-yellow, double 
flowers, } inch in diameter, quilled petals, perfectly formed; a 
large double variety in miniature. Splendid for growing in 
pots. A remarkable feature is its delightful fragrance, remind¬ 
ing one of Lily of the Valley. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
