XX? Imperial Japanese Collection o f Chrysanthemums 
SHOWN ON THE COLORED PLATE OPPOSITE (1-2 Natural Size). 
These represent the finest types of the Japanese Chrysanthemum, the results of high breeding by experts in all parts 
of the world. Gradually the Japanese type has asserted itself in this flower until it has almost submerged the others. From 
Japan has been brought the finest varieties grown there, the results of centuries of work, and their blood — to use the term __ 
flows in the veins of these. We show the decoration of “ The Imperial Japanese Order of the Chrysanthemum” on the Colored 
Plate, as it is appropriate in connection with this magnificent collection. 
No. 1. Henry Barnes. An exceptionally deep but vivid crim¬ 
son, showing a rich golden reverse of the petals just enough to 
intensify the crimson, but not nullify it. The form is loosely 
incurved, broad and massive petals. A grand variety for 
exhibitions. 
No. 2. Ethelyn. A splendid globular variety with loosely incurved 
petals, so that the style of the flower is graceful for a rather 
compact type. The coloring is exquisite, a soft white with 
a warm blush-pink at the base of the petals; this coloring 
less or more suffuses the whole flower. 
No. 3. Mrs. D. V. West. A grand Chrysanthemum for all pur¬ 
poses. Pure white, with broad curling florets which twist into 
very graceful lines. It is altogether unique in form and is one 
of the largest sorts grown. A gem, and should be grown by 
every lover of the “Autumn Queen.” 
Price for the above, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
No. 4. Goldmine. Appropriately named as to color, for it is a mine 
of pui;e golden yellow. Large flowers with broad petals which 
are recurved and are festooned in the most graceful manner. 
A fine grower and splendid variety for every purpose. 
No. 5. 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 
known; holds its color; does not damp a petal; splen¬ 
did 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. 
No. 6. Millicent Richardson. A rare color in Chrysanthemums 
and very attractive. It is best described as rosy-violet with a 
silvery sheen on the back of the petals; this sometimes shows 
at the edges, giving a charming effect. It is a massive but 
graceful Japanese recurved flower. 
The Imperial Japanese Collection of six for $1.50. 
THE GREAT PRIZE. WINNERS. 
F. A. Cobbold. Large, handsome, reflexing flower, good pink 
color; magnificent foliage. First bud after August loth. 
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 loth. 
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. 
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 bronzy-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, 20c. each, set of twelve for $2.00. 
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 usual 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. 
Etienne Bonnefond. Golden yellow, shaded red, Japanese in¬ 
curved, very broad claw petals, forming a globe. 
Goacher’s Crimson. Bright crimson, 5inches across; extremely 
popular in England; best in bush form. Flowers las.t 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 center, but becomes pure white as it takes form. 
Reveil de Beiges. A big, incurving golden-yellow, in perfection 
Oct. 15th. A splendid cut-flower variety, fine stem and foliage. 
Roi d’ltalie. Somewhat later than the others; a splendid large 
flower, compact, incurving; a rich shade of yellow. 
Price, 20c. each, set of ten “Large Early” for $1.50. 
NEW LARGE EARLY VARIETIES. 
The illustra¬ 
tion show3 a 
section of 
prize wimiers 
at the 
New York 
Show. 
