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PLANTS, CUTTINGS, BULBS
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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
ROMAN J. IRWIN
IMPORTER JOBBER
71 WEST 23K--ST., NEW YORK.
Introductory
A Square Deal
To Everyone
IM1Y twenty-four years of practical
experience enables me to know
where to get the best stock. I
contract for all my plants with growers
who specialize in different lines, because
very few can grow everything well. I
am in touch with the leading growers
at all times and know who has the best
at market prices, so it is an advantage for
you to buy from me. My prices are
always the same as the producer’s. Try
me and satisfy yourself. I represent the
following firms:
A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.
STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O.
GOOD & REESE CO., Springfield. O*
JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, N. Y.
and SPECIALTY GROWERS.
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TERMS: Sixty days net, 2% for cash in 10 days, 3 96
cash with order.
NEW ACCOUNTS: Cash with order, or satisfactory
references.
C. O. D. ORDERS must be accompanied with a deposit.
DAMAGED PLANTS: Should a shipment reach you
by express damaged, sign for it: 44 Received in
damaged condition,’* and be sure to notify your
express agent at once to inspect the plants. Then notify
me immediately and I will collect from Express Com-
pany and make good to you. Do not return plants
to me without first communicating.
CLAIMS: All claims must be made on receipt of goods,
or they will not be entertained.
250 of anything listed are sold at 1000 rate, except where
quoted otherwise.
While I exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure
and reliable, and all bulbs, plants and nursery
stock true to name, I do not give any warranty, express
or implied, and will not be in any way responsible for the
crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on
these terms and conditions, they must be returned at
once, and the money that has been paid for same will be
refunded.
ROMAN J. IRWIN
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Killarney Brilliant
NEW ROSES FOR 1914
Killarney Brilliant. A sport from Killarney, grown in the open
ground in England. Killarney was introduced in 1898 and since
then there have been so many sports that Killarney has developed
into a type rather than a variety. Messrs. Alexander Dickson
& Sons, the original introducers, are to be congratulated, sixteen
years after the advent of Killarney, in giving us now this distinct
novelty, which is undoubtedly the best of all varieties of this
type. Killarney Brilliant has the same habit of growth and the
same freedom of bloom as its parent, while the flower is twice as
large, having 25 to 40 full-sized petals. It will be as useful for
Summer blooming as for Winter forcing. The color is a very
brilliant pink and varies like Killarney; in bright weather it is
almost crimson and in dull weather it is as bright as Killarney at
its best. The sale of Killarney Brilliant a year before its intro-
duction has been larger than any other Rose ever sent out in
this country.
Extract from The American Florist, March 22, 1913. — “ Rose Killarney Bril-
liant. This new Rose is appropriately named, for a more brilliant pink could not
be found. We have never heard any fault found with the color of the original
Killarney when at its best, but there are times that Killarney comes to market-
looking somewhat pale. Killarney Brilliant is such a bright color that it could well
afford to lose some and yet be equal to the average pink Rose. In stem and foliage
it seems to possess the desired qualities and we shall note with interest its future
history.”
Grafted Plants: 2^-in., $6.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100, $300.00
per 1000.
Own Root Plants: 2^-in., $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per 1000.
Hadley. ( The Montgomery Co.) Hadley is a development from a
line of seedlings raised by Alex. Montgomery, Jr., the varieties
used in this development being Liberty, General MacArthur and
Richmond. In color it is a deep, velvety crimson, retaining its
brilliancy at all seasons of the year. The variety is double and
buds are well formed. The fragrance is excelled only by American
Beauty. It is a strong, rapid grower, and the flowers are borne
on long, stiff stems. It has proven itself under thorough trial to
be an all-the-year-round forcing variety.
Grafted: 2J4-in-> S6.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100, $300.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 2J4-iR-> $5.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100, $250.00
per 1000.
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ROMAN J. IRWIN
NEW ROSES FOR 1914— Continued
Mme. Edouard Herriot. ( Pernet-Ducher .) This variety does
not need a wide description. It is already known by having won
at the International, in May, 1912, the Daily Mail Cup, also the
Gold Medal at the National Rose Society on May 1, 1913. It is
a hardy shrub with ample bronzy-green foliage, buds coral red
shaded yellow at the base, mid-sized flower, not too full. A superb
coral red in color, shades of yellow and rose de carthame, passing
to shrimp red.
Willowmere. (Pernet-Ducher.) Vigorous shrub with strong
branches, foliage clear green; long bud borne on a strong peduncle,
coral-carmine red; very large flower, full, cup-shaped, of a rich
shrimp red, shaded yellow in the center, with extremity of the
petals carmine rose. Said to represent an advance on Lyon Rose.
Grafted: 2J^-in., 75c. ea., $6.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100,
$300.00 per 1000.
No Own Root plants of the two above-named varieties.
Prince E. C. d’Arenberg. A red Rose of great promise. This
Rose has a lively clear color, not inclined to turn blue, and is
especially lively under artificial light, holding its color as long as
the flower lasts. The bud is heavy and pointed, developing into
a beautiful, full flower of great size and finish. This variety
produces no deformed buds and is a quick and continuous grower.
The growth is heavy and free, with thick, leathery foliage, which
is free from mildew or black-spot, and is one which anyone can
grow in ordinary Killarney temperature.
Grafted Plants: $5.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per
1000.
Own Root Plants: $5.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100, $250.00 per
1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
Milady. (J. B. Clark X Richmond.) The habit of growth is strong
and sturdy and foliage excellent. The flower is large and double,
and opens perfectly at all seasons of the year. In color it is
similar to Richmond, although richer in color 4n tlife bud. In
form of flower and fragrance it resembles Gen. Jacqueminot, and
combines with this, excellent color, strong growth, great produc-
tiveness and wonderful keeping qualities, which strongly recom-
mend the variety as an excellent forcing Rose.
Grafted: 234-in-, $2.25 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
Mrs. Chas. Russell. A strong-growing, free-flowering Rose.
With one pinching makes stems four to five feet in length. The
foliage is heavy and leathery, inclined to slightly curl on the older
wood, is almost mildew-proof, and never drops the leaves. The
bud is fully as large as American Beauty, but longer and pointed,
and opens into a flower of unusual beauty. The color is a bright
rose pink, deeper toward the center. Is a remarkable keeper and
shipper.
Grafted: 234-in., $2.25 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
Mrs. George Shawyer. Brilliant rose pink in color. Flowers
large, well formed, fairly full; petals of good substance. Growth
is tall and stiff, and carries heavy, leathery foliage. From the
point of production and quality of bloom, this Rose is recognized
as one of our best forcing Roses.
Grafted: 234-in., $2.25 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in-, $150 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
Irish Fire Flame. A new departure in Roses for Winter forcing.
It is a single Rose with only five petals, and is the most striking
and the best single Rose Messrs. Dickson & Sons have ever raised.
It flowers profusely during the Winter months. The bud is an
intense, fiery crimson at the top, shading at the base of the petals
to a rich orange salmon. The open flower is bright salmon. It
is of strong, vigorous growth, with dark green foliage, reverse of
leaf deep bronze.
Grafted: 234-in., $2.25 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in-, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
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NEW ROSES FOR 1914— Continued
Cecile Brunner. {Bucher, 1881.) This dainty little Polyantha
Rose has been long securing the recognition which it deserves.
The flowers are a bright rose color and produced in great pro-
fusion. It has much value for corsage bouquet work and is being
sold under the names “ Mignon ” and “ Sweetheart.” Although a
Polyantha, it is not so hardy as the class of Roses to which it
belongs, and undoubtedly for this reason has remained for so many
years in obscurity. With us it is better grafted than own root, but
is a vigorous growing variety either on Manetti or its own roots.
Grafted: 234-in., $2.25 per doz., 817.50 per 100, $150.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
Sample Grafled, 2%-ln.
GENERAL LIST OF ROSES
Sunburst. In color, orange copper or golden yellow. Very intense
shades and brilliant in coloring. It is a strong-growing variety,
and belongs in the class with big Roses. The foliage and stem
are excellent. Owing to the fact that Sunburst has not been a
general success grafted, we are offering the variety on its own roots
only.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
Killarney Queen. ( Budlong .) As a fancy pink Rose for the
Winter months, Killarney Queen stands in a class by itself. It
is a cerise pink sport of Killarney, exceptionally strong in growth,
with excellent foliage. The petals are larger than the petals of
Killarney, and for high-grade bloom in the colder months Killarnev
Queen is without any equal.
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ROMAN J. IRWIN
GENERAL LIST OF ROSES— Continued
Double White Killarney. ( Budlong .) It is a sport from the Waban
strain of White Killarney, with increased petalage, and is pure
white in color.
Mrs. Taft. {Antoine Rivoire .) The variety is a general favorite
wherever grown. Its beautifully formed shefl-pink blooms,
backed by handsome, glossy foliage, make it very popular.
Mrs. Aaron Ward. A general favorite. As a bud, a rich yellow,
which changes to an exquisite shade of pink as the flower opens.
Grafted: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per
1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
Lady Hillingdon. A very free-blooming variety and very distinct
as to color. It might be called a deep copper yellow.
Killarney. The most popular forcing Rose that has ever been
introduced and without doubt the most profitable Rose ever
grown. It is too well known to need description.
White Killarney. (Waban Strain.) White Killarney has most
successfully advertised itself. Like its parent, the Pink Kil-
lamey, it has become one of the most popular Roses grown today.
Jonkheer J. L. Mock. A large-flowered and very vigorous-growing
variety. The color is deep pink or carmine.
Richmond. Clean and strong grower, free bloomer; fine-shaped
buds borne on stiff stems; color bright, rich scarlet crimson.
Radiance. Radiance is very popular with the trade. Deep cerise
pink in color. Strong in growth and a good producer. One of the
finest Roses for outdoor growing.
Grafted: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per
1000.
My Maryland. As a Summer forcing Rose My Maryland reigns
supreme. Clear pink in color. Pointed buds, combined with
wonderful producing qualities, make this Rose deservedly popular.
Grafted: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per
1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
Bon Silene Golden Gate
Bride Ivory
Bridesmaid Mrs. Pierpont Morgan
Cardinal Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Grafted: 234-in., $1.50 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $120.00 per
1000.
Own Root: 234-in., $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100, $60.00 per
1000.
QUANTITY PRICES
On all varieties listed at $120.00 per 1000, I offer:
2500 plants at the price of $110.00 per 1000.
5000 plants at the price of $100.00 per 1000.
PRICES ON SIZES LARGER THAN 234-INCH
On all grafted Rose plants in sizes larger than 234-inch, which
is the size on which prices are quoted, our prices are as follows:
3- in., $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000 advance
on prices quoted.
4- in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 advance
on prices quoted.
On all varieties of Own Root catalogued at $7.50 per 100,
$60.00 per 1000, in larger than 234-in. size our prices are as follows:
3- in., $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000.
4- in., $2.00 per doz., $50.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000.
Be sure to specify when ordering whether you wrish plants
Grafted or on their Own Roots.
American Beauty. Clean, strong stock on their Own Roots;
propagated from two-eye cuttings, according to prices below.
3 and 4-in. sizes are for delivery during April, May and June.
234-in., $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
3- in., $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000.
4- in., $2.50 per doz., $20.00 per 100, $150.00 per 1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
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ROSES
For outside planting, to grow on, in all varieties, Hybrid
Tea, Hybrid Perpetual and Climbers, 2}4 and 4-in. pots.
Baby Rambler
Baby Tausendschon
Mrs. W. H. Cutbush
Kaiserin Aug. Victoria
Excelsa, cl.
Crimson Rambler
Etoile de France
Frau Karl Druschki
Gruss an Teplitz
La France
Cochet White
Cochet Pink
Mrs. John Laing
Paul Neyron
Safrano
Souv. de Wootton
Tausendschon
Baby Orleans
Baby Erna Teschendorf
Helen Gould
Killarney
Clothilde Soupert
Dorothy Perkins
Etoile de Lyon
General Jack
General MacArthur
Magna Charta
Marechal Niel
Meteor
Pres. Taft
Rhea Reid
Souv. de Pierre Nutting
Souv. de Pres. Carnot
Ulrich Brunner
and all other varieties, with prices on application. Prices range
from $3.00 to $4.50 per 100 for 2J4-in. and $12.00 to $15.00 for 4-in.
on all above varieties.
GENERAL COLLECTION OF 2-YEAR-OLD
DORMANT FIELD-GROWN ROSES,
AMERICAN GROWN
HYBRID PERPETUAL
List and prices furnished on application. Cannot issue a list,
as a great many varieties are sold out, on account of their being very
scarce this year.
HYBRID TEA ROSES
Year-old, field-grown.
List furnished on application with prices.
FORCING ROSES
Strong two-year-old, American grown, forcing grade.
Place your order now for next Fall delivery; then you will get
just what you want. These are low budded, much superior to
Holland-grown stock, and will force the first year. The following
varieties are most suitable for forcing. December, 1914, deliver}'.
Magna Charta Ulrich Brunner
Mad. Gabriel Louizet Paul Neyron
General Jack Frau Karl Druschki
BABY RAMBLER TYPE, FORCING GRADE
Baby Rambler Erna Teschendorf
Baby Tausendschon Orleans
BEST CLIMBING VARIETIES FOR FORCING
Excelsa
Crimson Ramblers
Trier
Flower of Fairfield
Prices of all above Forcing
Dorothy Perkins
Tausendschon
Hiawatha
Climbing American Beauty
Roses furnished on application.
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ROMAN J. IRWIN
CARNATION CUTTINGS
Enchantress Supreme. This sport of Enchantress was dis-
seminated in 1913. The best new Carnation of recent years.
Enchantress and the sports of this variety have been of the
highest value to all Carnation growers. It is a light salmon
pink, not only an attractive color but a color which endures
exposure to the sun without bleaching. The calyx is longer than
that of the parent variety and has shown no tendency to burst.
There are less petals which insures better formed flowers. The
growth is almost identical with that of the parent, making it a
dependable variety and worthy of a place in every Carnation
house.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per
1000.
Matchless. White. Winner of two gold medals. Do not fail to
buy this variety. Superior in size to any white commercial
variety; a continuous bloomer and very seldom bursts. I have
seen it in bloom every month from December till Spring, and it is
very well thought of by all local growers, and bought in quantity.
$12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000.
Scarlet Champion. ( Dorner’s .) Very fine bright scarlet, of fine
form and good stem. There is no doubt that this variety is worth
planting by growers who want a new red. We all know Mr.
Dorner’s reputation for sending out commercial varieties that
will make good. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000.
Princess Dagmar. ( Patten & Co.) New crimson; the best variety
in this color in sight. If you want a good crimson, you will make
no mistake by trying same. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000.
Philadelphia. Pink. $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per 1000.
Eureka. Red. Any grower who wants a sure thing in red will
profit by planting same. Color little brighter than Beacon and
of same habit; flower trifle smaller, but very rarely splits. I con-
sider Eureka as free flowering as any variety grown. Growers
who bought it last year are very well pleased. $3.50 per 100,
$30.00 per 1000.
100 1000
Pink Delight $5.00 $40.00
Gloriosa. Shell pink 4.00 35.00
Benora. Variegated 3.50 30.00
Beacon. Selected stock 3.50 30.00
Herald. New scarlet 6.00 50.00
Northport. Pink 6.00 50.00
Octoroon. Crimson 3.50 30.00
White Wonder. Selected stock 3.50 30.00
STANDARD VARIETIES
$3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
White Enchantress
White Winsor
Enchantress
Dorothy Gordon
Rosette. Pink
Winsor. Pink
Victory. Red
White Wonder
White Perfection
Rose Pink Enchantress
Mrs. C. W. Ward. Pink
May Day. Shell pink
Pink Lawson
Harlo warden. Crimson
250 or more of one variety at 1000 rate.
Write for special prices on large quantities.
FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS
I am booking orders now for any of the above varieties at market
prices.
Place your order with me as early as possible and I will guarantee
you satisfaction, and ship from nearest point. I buy up only very
best stock in the Summer. Being in touch with best growers all
the time enables me to know where to get the best and healthiest
plants.
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Ivory Supreme
NEW COMMERCIAL
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
New ’Mum Ivory Supreme. A seedling of Ivory; pure white,
incurved, as large as Chrysolora, coming in flower one or two
weeks earlier than Ivory, about the same time as Chrysolora
commences to flower. A good, clean grower and stronger than
Ivon'. Best results obtained from crown bud. Height, if planted
earh', four feet; from late planting, three feet. It is an excellent
shipper and a very good companion to Chrysolora. Fine for
side benches. Delivery April and later.
Rooted Cuttings: $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
25 or more at 100 rate, 250 or more at the 1000 rate.
NOVELTY CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Indian Summer (Bronze Chadwick). This] variety is a sport
from Golden Chadwick. The wonderfully beautiful effects
which can be had by the proper setting will be recognized by those
by whom floral art is understood, and it is to these men that a
novelty of this sort will appeal. Being a sport of Chadwick, the
habit and growth are identical. In color the groundwork is
yellow, but into this is blended the terra cotta and salmon shades,
with a tinge of bronze that gives to it a distinctiveness that in-
sures popularity. It has been named in honor of the season of
the year which brings Chrysanthemums to their glory.
Plants from 2%-in. pots: 50c. ea., $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per
100.
Grey stone. This new variety is a seedling from Brutus and Soleil
d’Octobre, and is a most beautiful golden bronze in color, the
specimen plant shown at the Museum of Natural History at New
York being one of the original plants. This specimen carried
one thousand blooms of large size, and in the opinion of experts
was one of the finest specimens ever exhibited. Also a fine
commercial variety.
Plants from 214-in. pots: 50c. ea., $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per
100.
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ROMAN J. IRWIN
Improved Golden Chadwick. ( Pollworth .) The Chadwick family
of Chrysanthemums are the highest type of the commercial
varieties, and any sport of Chadwick that is an improvement
will be welcomed. This new variety has its origin in the West.
We have taken part of the stock and will distribute the variety
the coming season. It is described as identical with the parent
in all respects except form and color of the bloom. It is a per-
fectly formed flower and a deeper golden yellow in color.
Rooted Cuttings for March and later delivery: $3.00 per doz.,
$15.00 per 100, $120.00 per 1000.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100.
Mary E. Meyer. {E. D. Smith Co.) One of last season’s novelties
that has shown itself to be a very fine commercial variety. It is
a Japanese of medium size, very pure white in color and coming to
perfection about November 1st. The growth is short jointed
and foliage large and heavy. The plant grows from 3 to 4 feet
tall. According to our results this variety is the finest commercial
of recent years.
Rooted Cuttings for February and later: $1.00 per doz.,
$7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100,
$90.00 per 1000.
White Perfection. ( E . D. Smith Co.) A novelty of last season;
pure white in color. Large, rounded, incurved flower.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per
1000.
From 234-in-’ $1-50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000.
ELMER D. SMITH CO.'S NOVELTIES FOR 1914
COMMERCIAL SORTS
Oconto. A white Japanese incurved of large size, with strong,
rigid stem and perfect foliage, like Donatello. This will be a
companion for Chrysolora, coming into perfection October 15th.
Height, 4 feet; best bud August 30th. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 50c. ea., $4.00 per ten, $35.00 per
100.
Smith’s Ideal. A commercial white of exceptional merit, pos-
sessing those qualities which have made Major Bonnaffon so
popular. Perfect incurved form from early or late buds; dwarf
upright with strong, wiry stem. Like Bonnaffon, flowers are only
medium in size and in perfection November 1st and later. 3 feet.
Best bud August 30th. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 50c. ea., $4.00 per 10, $35.00 per 100.
Garnet Gem. An unusual bright crimson seedling from Geo. W.
Childs. In perfection Oct. 20th, and with us it does not bum
like most varieties of this color. We consider this the best early
red to date for the commercial grower. 3 feet. Best bud August
20th. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 50c. ea., $4.00 per 10, $35.00 per 100.
Odessa. Late midseason commercial variety, maturing November
15th to 20th. Bright yellow seedling from Merza, but much
freer in growth, and does not wilt like its parent. Best incurved
form. We believe this will eclipse anything now in commerce as
a late yellow. 5 feet. Best bud Sept. 5th. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 234-in. pots, 50c. ea., $4.00 per 10, $35.00 per 100.
Alice Salomon. A fine, large, early white, incurved in form,
resembling W. H. Chadwick. It is far better than Early Snow
and a safe variety to plant in quantity. Comes to maturity
October 10th.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00
per 1000.
Rooted Cuttings: $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000.
Golden Salomon. A light yellow sport of the variety Alice
Salomon.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 30c. ea., $3.00 per doz., $25.00 per
100.
Rooted Cuttings: $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100.
Chieftain. Deep, clear pink, incurved in type on the order of
Major Bonnaffon. A very fine midseason pink variety and a
good companion to Bonnaffon and Chas. Razer.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Rooted Cuttings: $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00 per
1000.
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Golden Robin. (E. D. Smith Co.) Described by the introducer as
an Improved Golden Age, being easier of propagation and brighter
in color. With us a very fine, medium-sized commercial, golden
bronze in color, and making excellent stem and foliage.
Rooted Cuttings: SI. 00 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per
1000.
From 234-in. pots: $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per
1000.
E. A. Seidewitz. ( Lotze .) Seedling from Dr. Enguehard and
Chadwick. Like Enguehard in form, but larger and deeper
pink color; a fine, clean grower; was admired by all at the Balti-
more Show. Fine Thanksgiving variety.
234-in. pots: $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
VARIETIES FOR POT PLANTS AND SIDE
BENCHES
(Much better than Ivory)
The Caprice type are especially adapted for pot plants, being of
dwarf habit and very free flowering. The following varieties repre-
sent the best of this type and a wide range of color.
Butler’s Caprice. Deep pink Purple Caprice. Purple
Kathleen Thompson. Crim- Source d’Or. Bright orange
son shaded gold
Lilac Caprice. Deep lilac Yellow Caprice. Yellow
White Caprice. White
Plants from 234-in. pots: $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100.
In assortment as desired.
VARIETIES RECOMMENDED
(Small specimens)
August Dasse Cullingfordii
Brutus Garza
Comoleta Ivory
Yellow Ivory
234-in. pots: $4.00 per 100.
FOR POTS
Mary E. Meyer
Pink Ivory
Pink Gem
CHOICE COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
The following Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000:
White Chadwick
Chadwick Improved
Wm. Turner. White
Ramapo. Yellow
Golden Chadwick
Chadwick Supreme. Pink
Naomah. White
Pockett’s Crimson
CHOICE COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
The following Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000:
Chas. Razer
Early Snow
Lynnwood Hall
WHITE VARIETIES
White Bonnaffon
Jeanne Nonin
Elise Papworth
Beatrice May
PINK VARIETIES
Timothy Eaton
December Gem
White Helen Frick
W. R. Brock
Winter Cheer
Hirondale
Jeanne Rosette
Pink Gem
Patty
Helen Frick
Wells’ Late Pink
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Chrysanthemum, Chas. Razer
CHOICE COMMERCIAL VARIETIES— Continued
Yellow Eaton
Yellow Ivory
Aug. Dasse
Roman Gold
YELLOW VARIETIES
Nagoya
Dolly Dimple
Chrysolora
Comoleta
Brutus
Merry Jane
Golden Eagle
Golden Wedding
Harvard
RED VARIETIES
Intensity
Cullingfordii
GENERAL COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
The following Rooted Cuttings: $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000.
WHITE VARIETIES
Ivory
Smith’s Advance
Mrs. Jerome Jones
Silver Wedding
Polly Rose
White Maud Dean
Alice Byron
October Frost
YELLOW VARIETIES
Yellow Jerome Jones
Golden Glow
Yellow Polly Rose
Robt. Halliday
Major Bonnaffon (Selected)
Yellow Touset
Ostrich Plume
Col. Appleton
PINK VARIETIES
Unaka Amorita Pink Ivory
Glory of the Pacific Rosiere Maud Dean
Dr. Enguehard Pacific Supreme Gloria
Mayor Weaver
Varieties not listed, price on application.
25 of one variety at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate.
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POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS
BEST NEW COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
In the endeavor to place in the hands of the commercial cut flower
growers varieties of Pompons with stems that will hold the flower
erect, and combine with this necessary quality good colors and
growing conditions, we will disseminate four seedlings raised by
C. W. Johnson of Morgan Park, 111.
Western Beauty. Deep rose pink in color; flower medium sized.
In growth medium, throwing straight stems, which hold the
flowers erect. It will follow the variety Fairy Queen and comes
as a welcome addition at a time when there are no pink Pompons.
It blooms from Nov. 10th to 25th.
Golden Climax. On the order of Quinola, but with foliage that
is hard and which will not be subject to mildew. Exhibited at
Chicago under the name “ Climax.” Blooms Nov. 10th to 20th.
Extra fine variety for commercial cutting.
Golden Harvest. A medium-sized variety of the button type.
Deep golden yellow with a tinge of bronze; a color which, when
finished, is similar to Souvenir d’Or when developed. Very
pleasing and a color the market demands.
Golden West. A trifle larger than Baby but of similar foundation.
Rather compact in growrth but an excellent variety for pot plants.
When bench grown will produce excellent sprays for cutting.
Plants of the 4 above varieties from 234-in. pots: 25c. ea.,
$2.00 per 10, $15.00 per 100.
NEW VARIETIES OF ELMER D. SMITH CO.
Lecta. Delicate pink with bright rose reverse, which gives the
effective bright center in each bloom if cut a few days before fully
developed. Dwarf habit, fine for pot plantis. In season October
25th to Nov. 5th. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 2^-in. pots: 25c. ea., $2.00 per 10.
Celco. Bright yellow, shading to orange ; similar to color of Quinola,
but the sprays are not so compact and are ready to cut two weeks
earlier or about Nov. 1st, when dark yellow Pompons are scarce.
Medium height. C. S. A. Certificate.
Plants from 234-in- pots: 25c. ea., $2.00 per 10.
Nesco. Beautiful shade of old rose flowers, about the size of Iva,
La Purite and Lodi. Medium height, maturing first week of
November.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 25c. ea., $2.00 per 10.
ANEMONE
Azelda. Light pink with a slight trace of lavender. Ray and
disc floret same color, with the exception of the center of the
cushion which is cream color. Single row of lavender ray florets;
produces exquisite sprays suitable for any sort of artistic ar-
rangement.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 25c. ea., $2.00 per 10.
BEST STANDARD COMMERCIAL VARIETIES
The following Rooted Cuttings: $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000.
Descriptions of most of the following varieties may be found,
under Pompon Chrysanthemums, 234-in. pots.
Yellow Varieties: Overbrook, best early; Merstham Tints, best
second early; Quinola, best late; Baby (yellow button).
Pink Varieties: Fairy Queen, Dawn, Lillian Doty.
White Varieties: Diana, James, Boone, Helen Newberry (best
late), Baby Margaret (white Baby).
Bronze Varieties: Boston, best dark bronze; Allentown, Miss
Julia, Souvenir d’Or.
Red Varieties: Lilia (one of the best), Rufus, Lyndhurst,
Julia Lagravere.
ANEMONE POMPONS, Rooted Cuttings
The following: $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per 1000:
Garza, white, yellow center; Mikado, yellow, Garza type; Cob-
rizzo, copperish-yellow center; Mary Colladay, lavender, pink
Anemone center.
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Pompon Chrysanthemum, Baby Margaret
POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2M-in. pots
As a class the Pompon varieties are hardy, but for quality of bloom
they are greatly superior when grown under glass. We have se-
lected the following list for the commercial production of cut flowers
and pot plants :
2M-in- pots: $2.50 per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Acto. Very deep pink; large flowers. Midseason.
Allentown. Bronze yellow in color; medium-sized flowers. Mid-
season.
Alma. Large, deep pink flowers; tall growing. Late.
Baby. Clear bright yellow; very small button-shaped flowers.
Very late.
Baby Margaret. A white sport of Baby, with flowers a trifle
larger and coming a little earlier.
Diana. A very fine, pure white variety of large size. Late.
Fairy Queen. Clear pink in color, with nicely formed flowers of
medium size. A very fine midseason variety.
Helen Newberry. Medium-sized flowers of pure white. One of
the finest for cut sprays. Very late.
Iva. Very small flowers of deep bronze. Midseason.
Julia Lagravere. Deep red in color and very late. Best variety
in its color.
Lilia. Very tall growing, but excellent for cut sprays. Deep red
in color. Midseason.
Lillian Doty. Beautifully formed shell-pink flowers, produced in
abundance on stems strong enough to hold the flowers erect. A
color that will be generally useful.
Little Pet. Lavender pink in color; large flowered. Late.
Lula. White in color; medium-sized flowers. Late.
Lyndhurst. Small flowers; very deep red.
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POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM, 2}^ -in. POTS— Continued
Merstham Tints. Very free flowering; golden yellow. Mid-
season.
Minta. Very free flowering, shell-pink; medium-sized flowers,
Midseason.
Miss Julia. A golden bronze; medium-sized flowers. Midseason.
Nio. Shading from shell pink to white; button type. Early.
Overbrook. Very free flowering; golden yellow; button type.
Early.
Queen of Whites. Very similar to Lula, but a little earlier in
blooming.
Quinola. Large flowers, golden yellow in color. Strong growing
plant. Very fine for cutting in sprays. Late.
Rufus. Small flower; button type; reddish bronze in color. Mid-
season.
Souvenir d’Or. A golden bronze, coming into bloom late. Makes
very fine pot plants and is excellent for cutting for Thanksgiving.
Plants tend to overbud in pots, which will be outgrown when
planted.
3 of a variety at dozen rate, 25 of a variety at 100 rate, 250 of a
variety at 1000 rate.
NEW SINGLE VARIETY
Mensa. Best pure white; strong growing; medium height. Ex-
ceptionally choice variety.
Plants from 2%-in. pots: 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100, $40.00
per 1000.
GENERAL COLLECTION*OF SINGLE
VARIETIES
YELLOW
Emma L. Davis. Splendid stiff-stemmed yellow. Most easily
described by saying that it is a greatly improved Pretoria.
Golden Star. Rich yellow; bright orange disc. One of the best.
Margaret To tty. Deep golden yellow; very large flower; splendid
stiff stems. One of the best yellow singles in cultivation.
Mary Richardson. Salmon yellow; one of the most distinct.
Merstham Jewel. Golden bronze, with yellow points and center.
Josephine. Best yellow in existence.
PINK
Ladysmith. Rich pink. Very free bloomer; dwarf habit.
Mrs. E. D. Godfrey. A lovely shade of light pink; very strong-
growing variety.
RED
Alexander Rowbottom. Deep, bright crimson; very large flower.
Ceddie Mason. Deep crimson, with orange center.
Miss Hilda Wells. Beautiful Tuscan red, with a light yellow
tinting at the base of the petals.
Sylvia Slade. Rosy garnet, with broad, pure white ring around
the disc, as true as a Cineraria flower. The habit and freedom of
flowering are superb.
Plants from 2-in. pots: 10c. ea., $1.00 per doz., $4.00 per 100,
$35.00 per 1000.
3 of a variety at dozen rate, 25 of a variety at 100 rate, 250 of
a variety at 1000 rate.
FANCY VARIETIES
King of Plumes. Grand for cutting in bunches. Golden yellow,
of shining texture; very full and double; petals shortening toward
center and each petal deeply notched. One of the most beautiful.
Miss Harvey. Produces beautiful sprays like very fine lace; color
white, delicately tinted pink. It is frilled and notched until it
seems transparent. A late variety.
Plants from 2-in. pots: 10c. ea., $1.00 per doz., $4.00 per 100,
$35.00 per 1000.
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POMPON ANEMONES
Garza. The well-known white variety; considered the best in its
class.
Mary Colladay. Pink Anemone, resembling Garza in form.
Mikado. Yellow; double row of petals; Garza type.
Yellow Garza. Yellow sport of Garza.
Plants from 2-in. pots: 5c. ea., 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100,
$25.00 per 1000.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS— EXHIBITION VARIETIES
Annie E. Angus. Pure white in color and flowers very large. 20c.
per plant, $2.00 per doz.
Christy Mathewson. Pure white color and making large flowers.
Growth tall.
Col. Appleton. An old favorite; yellow medium-sized bloom.
F. E. Nash. Light pink Japanese of large size.
F. S. Vallis. A very large yellow. Dwarf in growth.
Glenview. Semi-dwarf in growth and making large bloom. Deep
bronze in color. It is a good variety for general growing.
Harry E. Converse. Petals crimson with golden-bronze reverse.
Large bloom and excellent growth. 234-in., $2.00 per doz.,
$15.00 per 100.
Lady Hopetoun. Light pink in color. Flowers large and beauti-
fully formed. Dwarf in habit.
anhattan. Delicate blush pink in color. Flower reflexed
Mtype. Tall.
Mary Donellan. Very tall in growth. Large, incurved bloom;
deep golden yellow in color.
Mary Mason. Rosy bronze, with lighter reverse. Dwarf.
M. Louiseau Rousseau. Very large, incurved pink. Tall.
Mrs. Clay Frick. Medium-sized bloom, but easy to grow. Medi-
um dwarf.
Mrs. Gilbert Drabble. Pure white in color; of the largest exhibi-
tion size, with petals arranged in a whorl, making a most attractive
bloom. 20c. ea., $2.00 per doz.
Mrs. J. E. Dunne. A Japanese salmon terra cotta in color. Tall
in growth.
Mrs. O. H. Kahn. Golden bronze; flower compact. Medium
dwarf.
Mrs. J. C. Neil. Soft canary yellow. Easy to grow. Semi-
dwarf. One of the best.
Mrs. H. Stevens. A large golden bronze; finely-formed flowers,
which finish perfectly. Dwarf.
Naomah. Pure white in color. Large, well-formed, incurved
bloom.
Pockett’s Crimson. Crimson with gold tips to the petals. Ex-
cellent habit of growth and one of the best varieties.
Wm. Duckham. Light pink Japanese. Incurved bloom. Easy
of culture. Medium dwarf.
Wm. Turner. Pure white in color; incurved type; very large bloom.
One of the finest of the large-flowered Chrysanthemums, and a
general favorite.
Wells’ Late Pink. Clear, bright pink in color; easy of culture.
Fine variety for general growing.
W. Woodmason. Very large bloom; red in color, but not bright
enough to be called crimson. Clean growth. Dwarf habit.
Yellow Miller. Light yellow in color. Large bloom. Semi-dwarf.
Prices of the above exhibition varieties, except where noted:
10c. ea., 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100.
Rooted Cuttings: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
3 of a variety at the dozen rate, 25 of a variety at the 100 rate,
250 of a variety at the 1000 rate.
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HARDY EARLY-FLOWERING TYPE
The early-flowering type of the Chrysanthemum has been de-
veloped in recent years and has proven to be of great value for out-
door use. They are large flowered and mature their bloom early
enough to avoid frost. They are hardy and a planting of this type
insures a continuation from year to year and the pleasure of having
fine Chrysanthemums out of doors.
The following brief list we have selected by test from a large
number of varieties of this type. These have been selected on the
basis of color and freedom of bloom. We are certain that these are
the best of their type and that they will give satisfaction.
Comtesse de Cariel. A very free-flowering variety of dwarf habit.
Terra cotta bronze in color.
Eden. Beautifully formed flowers, rose pink in color; medium
height. One of the very choice varieties.
F. Bannister. Deep golden yellow in color. Flowers of medium
size. Medium height.
Glory of Seven Oaks. Golden yellow in color and very free
flowering. Makes an excellent pot plant and may be considered
one of the finest varieties.
Goacher’s Crimson. Very large flowers, bright crimson in color.
Dwarf growth.
Holmes' White. Very early and very free flowering. Dwarf
growth. Pure white.
L’Argentuillais. The best of the red varieties. Medium height
in growth. It makes an excellent variety for cutting in sprays.
Leslie. Golden yellow in color. Very free flowering and very
early.
Maduse. Flower rather loosely built. Terra cotta bronze in
color. Tall.
Maxim. Reddish terra cotta in color. Flowers large. Tall.
Mignon. Flowers rosy pink in color; medium height. One of the
very finest varieties; excellent for cut sprays.
Nina Blick. Very dwarf-growing and free-flowering variety.
Golden bronze in color of bud, changing to yellow as flowers
mature.
Normandie. The finest of the early-flowering type. Very
delicate pink or white in color, varying under growing conditions.
It is an excellent grower of medium height, and very fine for cut-
ting in sprays.
Perle Chatillonaise. Very free flowering; cream white in color.
Rosie. Deep, rich bronze in color; medium height.
Plants for Spring delivery from 2J4-in. pots: 60c. per doz.,
$4.00 per 100.
3 of a variety at the dozen rate, 25 of a variety at 100 rate.
Send in your orders for ’Mums not
listed in this catalogue and I will
quote you special prices on large
quantities
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MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS
ANTIRRHINUM (or Snapdragon)
The use of Snapdragon has increased greatly during the past few
years, and the improvement in the varieties has, in a measure, aided
this valuable plant to reach its present popularity. The varieties
offered by us are the best obtainable and certain to please. For an
outdoor bedding plant, as well as for Winter flowering, Snapdragon
is one of the most useful and profitable plants.
True Silver Pink Pure White Yellow Red
Plants from 2^-in. pots: 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00
per 1000.
Rooted Cuttings of above: $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000.
ASPARAGUS
Plumosus Nanus. My stock of this is well grown, from greenhouse-
grown seed, which gives best results to cut from.
From 234_in- pots: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
From 3-in. pots: $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
From 4-in. pots: $10.00 per 100.
Sprengeri.
From 2^-in. pots: $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
From 3-in. pots: $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
ASPARAGUS SEEDLINGS
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus from true greenhouse-grown seed.
Plumosus Nanus. $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000.
Sprengeri. 75c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000.
AZALEA INDICA
Place your order with me now or before July 15th and save your-
self a lot of trouble which you are bound to have under the new
inspection laws. I import my Azaleas from one of the best growers
in Europe and your order can be filled in Belgium, shipped direct to
you soon as they arrive in New York; duty and all other charges
included at the following prices : Per 100
10-inch crown, your selection $34.00
10-12 “ “ “ “ 38.00
12-14 “ “ “ “ 50.00
14- 16 “ “ “ “ 58.00
15- 17 “ “ “ “ 68.00
16- 18 “ “ “ “ 96.00
17- 19 “ “ “ “ 115.00
18- 20 “ “ “ “ 133.00
20-22 “ “ “ “ 200.00
The following are the best commercial varieties:
Apollo. Bright scarlet, free early forcer.
De Schryveriana. Similar to Vervaeneana, flowers smaller but
more free; late.
Empress of India. Salmon rose; a fine late variety.
Emperor of Brazil. Double soft rose, white margin; late.
Jean Peeters. Very brilliant dark red; double; early forcer.
John Llewelyn. Double soft rose, white margin; late.
Mme. Petrick. Double bright rose; very early.
Mme. Jos. Vervaene. Like Vervaeneana, but the largest flowers
existing.
Mme. Ernest Eckhaute. Double red; fine Christmas variety.
Mme. Romain de Smet. Pink, white border; the earliest forcer
we have.
Mme. L. Van Houtte. Brilliant crimson; good early forcer.
Mme. Van der Cruyssen. Crimson; semi-double; early.
Niobe. Double white; very fine early variety.
Professor Wolters. Best single rose; free bloomer; large flowering.
Pharailde Mathilde. Early double white. (White Vervaeneana.)
Simon Mardner. Double, bright velvety rose; early.
Vervaeneana. Double rosy salmon, white margin; early.
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Begonia Florence Davenport
BEGONIAS
New Begonia Florence Davenport. A decided improvement on
Cincinnati. All growers around Boston say so. It grows more
compact, produces 75 per cent, more flowers than Cincinnati,
that are a shade brighter and a little larger, can be handled much
easier and needs very little tying; its foliage is smaller and leath-
ery, not as brittle as Cincinnati. Order early before they are
sold out, for Mav delivery. 2^-in., $5.00 per doz., $25.00 per
100, $225.00 per i000.
Gloire de Lorraine. For May and later delivery we offer strong,
healthy plants, which have been repotted and made plants that
will be fit to ship safely.
23^-in.: $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $135.00 per 1000.
3- in.: $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
4- in.: (for July) $4.50 per doz., $35.00 per 100.
Glory of Cincinnati. Making less leaves than Lorraine, it is
harder to propagate. The supply will be limited, and what we
have will be ordered early. Only repotted plants shipped.
2%-in.: $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100, $175.00 per 1000.
3- in.: $4.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100.
4- in. (for July): $5.00 per doz., $40.00 per 100.
Our Begonias will be shipped in paper pots.
Glory of Chatelaine (Everybody’s Begonia). Easy to grow for
any season, roots freely from cuttings same as Vernon; can be
grown in pots with no trouble; flowers as large as Lorraine but will
not drop its flowers as much, making a desirable house plant; also
a fine plant for bedding. Color same as Lorraine. 234-in* pots:
$6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Rex. In five varieties. 234-in., $4.00 per 100.
BOUVARDIA. For Winter flowering. Single white, pink and red.
2^t-in. pots: $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. 250 at the 1000
rate.
CALCEOLARIAS. From very finest English strain. 234-in.
pots, $7.00 per 100.
CANNAS. 3-in. pot plants. See under Bedding Plants.
CINERARIA Hybrida. Half dwarf; all colors. 234-in., $3.50
per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100.
Stellata. 234-in., $3.50 per 100.
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Cyclamen
CYCLAMEN SEEDLINGS. Ready now and until March.
Giant flowering from very best strain obtainable; these are
twice transplanted, and are sure of giving satisfaction; early
planting will make best plants for next Christmas.
100 1000
Bright Christmas Red $3.50 $30.00
Bright Pink 3.50 30.00
White with Red Eye 3.50 30.00
Pure White 3.50 30.00
Salmon (Wonder of Wandsbek) 4.50 40.00
250 or more at 1000 rate.
2^2-in. (ready March to May) : $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
3- in. (ready May to July): $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
4- in. (ready July to Sept.) : $15.00 per 100.
Wonder of Wansbek. 2^-in., $8.00 per 100; 3-in., $12.00 per
100; 4-in., $20.00 per 100.
DRACAENA Indivisa. 2-in., $3.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100;
4-in., $15.00 per 100; 5-in., $25.00 per 100.
Terminalis. 2%-in., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1000.
FERNS
Teddy, Jr. 2J4-in., $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Roosevelt. 23'1-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000.
Whitmani Compacta. 2^-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000.
Boston. 23^-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
Scottii. 2H-in., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.
Harrisii. 2^-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
W. K. Harris. 234-in., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
Scholzeli. 234-in., $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000.
Elegantissima Improved. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Compacta. $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Prices on large sizes of above on application.
FERN SEEDLINGS IN AND OUT OF FLATS
Will start shipping them June 1st. Mjt flats contain 150 clumps
in each flat; these clumps can be divided. I ship them out of flats
if wanted. This insures them shipping safe and saves express charges.
1 Flat in 5 best varieties, $2.00 per flat.
5 Flats in any varieties wanted, $1.75 per flat.
10 Flats in any varieties wanted, $1.60 per flat.
25 or more Flats in any varieties wanted, $1.50 per flat.
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FERNS FOR JARDINIERES
Well-grown Plants Ready for Use in All Varieties.
2%-in.: $3.00 per 100, $27.50 per 1000.
3- in.: $6.00 per 100.
4- in.: $12.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS. Little Beauty, Lord Byron, Renan Tenner,
White Beauty. 5 best varieties, strong 234-in., $4.00 per 100.
Other varieties, 2-in., $2.50 per 100.
GARDENIA Veitchii. Is one of the best paying greenhouse plants
where handled successfully. Good plants are only a partial
insurance of success. The stock I ship will be of the best quality
and free from club root.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $60.00
per 1000.
Plants from 3-in. pots: $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100, $100.00
per 1000.
Jardiniere Ferns
HYDRANGEA
BEST FRENCH VARIETIES
Spring delivery, ready to plant out
Avalanche. White. 234-in., 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100.
Bouquet Rose. Rosy amber. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100.
E. G. Hill. Best pink. 234-in*, $2.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.
General de Vibray. Bright rose. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per
100.
La Lorraine. Bright pink. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100.
Mont Rose. Flesh rose. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100.
Mousseline. Best blue. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100.
Mme. E. Moullere. Best white. 234-in., 85c. per doz., $6.00 per
100.
HYDRANGEA Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. One of the best
varieties to force for Decoration Day. It is very hardy also.
Field Plants, for planting out, 8 to 10 in. high: $4.50 per 100,
$40.00 per 1000.
Field Plants, Selected: $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00
per 1000.
Field Plants, Extra Select: $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100,
$90.00 per 1000.
Field Plants, Extra Heavy Select: $2.50 per doz., $17.50
per 100, $150.00 per 1000.
Dtaksa. 234-in., $4.00 per 100.
Field Plants and 4 to 6-in. pot grown, ready in the Fall. Price
on application.
IVY. Hardy English. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 234-in., $3.50 per 100.
German. Rooted Cuttings: 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000. 234-
in.: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
LANTANAS, Dwarf. See Bedding Plants.
LEMON VERBENAS. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 234-in., $4.00 per 100.
MOONVINES. 2-in., $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. 4-in.,
prices on application.
PALMS. I can furnish fine stock, all sizes, from the leading growers
at market prices on application.
PELARGONIUMS. Mary Washington. 2-in., $4.00 per 100.
Fine assortment of other varieties. 234-in., $8.50 per 100.
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PETUNIAS. Double. 2-in., $3.00 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
PRIMULA Chinensis. Grown from the finest strain of seed ob-
tainable. Ready for delivery from June to September.
Christmas Red. 234-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
Morning Dawn. Shell-pink. 234-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00
per 1000.
La Duchesse. Flesh color, white center. 234-in., $3.50 per
100, $30.00 per 1000.
Rosea. Bright pink. 234-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
Other Colors. 234-in., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
All Colors Mixed. 234-in., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
PRIMULA Obconica Gigantea. There are no better grown;
will be ready June, July and August delivery. Bright red, rose,'
apple blossom and mixed colors. 234-in. pots, $3.00 per loo’
$25.00 per 1000.
Malacoides. 234-in., $3.50 per 100.
Poinsetlia with Boston Fern
POINSETTIAS. Selected plants from 234-in. pots, $7.00 per 100,
$60.00 per 1000. July and later delivery.
Fine Stock. 234-in., $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Stock Plants. Price on application.
Double Poinsettias. Heavy flowers with lighter foliage. Plants
from 234-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per
1000.
SMIL AX. The most valuable plants are those having heavy bulbs
which have sufficient size to insure good, heavy strings. The
plants I am offering will be held to allow maturing of these
bulbs and are certain to give good results. Plants from 234-in.
pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
STEVIA. For growing Stevia to cut in the late Fall and early
Winter, we have found the dwarf variety the easiest to handle.
Grown in the field or in large pots or boxes out of doors until
September, it can be filled in after early Chrysanthemums and
adds to the variety of bloom for cutting and be made profitable.
Shipments of cuttings are unsatisfactory owing to their being
small and soft wooded. Plants from 234-in. pots, 50c. per doz.,
$2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
SWAINSONA Alba. Very useful for funeral work and can be
grown with slight expense. Plants from 234-in. pots, 75c. per
doz., $4.00 per 100.
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BEDDING PLANTS
ABUTILON
Abutilon Savitzi. Variegated green and white. Excellent for
edging. Plants from 2 ^-in . pots, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100.
ACHYRANTHES
Biemuelleri. Light red, shading darker red at edge of the foliage.
Medium height.
Brilliantissima. Light red; very brilliant. Dwarf compact
grower.
Formosa. Yellow in color; tall growth.
Lindenii. Clear, dark red foliage; tall growing plant.
Panache de Bailey. Dwarf yellow; duplicate in growth of Bril-
liantissima.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000.
Out of 2J4-in. pots: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Agerotum, Princess Paulin
AGERATUM
Blue Perfection. Semi-dwarf in growth; very deep blue in color.
Princess Pauline. A combination of blue and white in flower;
growth medium.
Stella Gurney. Light blue in color: medium in growth.
Rooted Cuttings: 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
Out of 2^-in. pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
ALTERNANTHERA
Aurea Nana. The best yellow variety.
Brilliantissima. Broad leaf, red in color. Very bright.
Jewel. Bright colored and strong growing; red shading to crimson.
Paronychioides. A dwarf-growing variety. Red and crimson.
Versicolor. Olive, crimson and chocolate.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000.
Plants from 2^-in.: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
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Canna, King Humbert
CANNAS
From 3-in. pots for Spring delivery.
The following at $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000:
A. Bouvier
Egandale
Flo. Vaughan
Fournier
Gladiator
Hiawatha
J. D. Eisele
King Humbert.
Rose Gigantea.
Wm. Saunders.
J. Tissot
Louisiana
Mme. Crozy
Mile. Berat
Niagara
Patria
Pennsylvania
Pres. Meyers
Queen Charlotte
Rubin
Rich. Wallace
Souv. de A. Crozy
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Kate Gray
$5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.
$6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
$5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000.
Improved Mont Blanc. $10.00 per 100.
COLEUS
A1 verst on. Very dark red, tinged with crimson.
Beckwith’s Gem. Center velvety maroon bordered with red;
the edge green, changing to a creamy yellow at the point of the
leaf.
Firebrand. Bright maroon.
Golden Queen. Standard yellow.
Lord Palmerston. Dark maroon.
Queen Victoria. Cardinal red, with distinct golden border.
Verschaffeltii. Standard crimson.
Rooted Cuttings: 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
Out of 2%-in. pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Beauty of Lyon. A. combination of yellow and red. Very beauti-
ful bedding variety.
Duneira. A magnificent Coleus. A fine, showy bedder, standing
the sun as well as Verschaffeltii. In color it is a combination of
various shades of crimson.
Golden Bedder. Golden yellow; the old original, true to name.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000.
Out of pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
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Coleus
COLEUS — Continued
FANCY VARIETIES
Anna Pfister. Very dwarf, compact-growing variety; yellow,
tinged with crimson.
Blizzard. Deep maroon, edged with green.
Brilliancy. A combination of red and gold.
Hurricane. Light reddish center, mottled with maroon. Edge
of leaf green.
John Pfister. Very dwarf, compact crimson.
Messey. Dwarf; pearl white and silver green.
Neptune. Green, with mottling of red.
Prince Edward. Reddish center, shading deep crimson. Edge
of leaf green.
Saboni. Red, with faint edging of yellow.
Rooted Cuttings: $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000.
Out of 234-in. pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Less than 250 of a variety will be charged at the 100 rate.
GERMAN IVY
For vase and window-box work.
Rooted Cuttings: 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
Out of 234-in. pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
HELIOTROPE
Centefleur. Large-flowered type; very fine grower and makes fine
show. Out of 234-in. pots: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
La Duse. Stocky in growth, making very heavy trusses of dark
blue flowers. Out of 234-in. pots, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000.
(We have discontinued selling Rooted Cuttings of Heliotrope.)
LANTANAS
Crusalis. Dwarf-growing yellow.
Eole. Yellow, shading to bright rose.
Radiation. Semi-dwarf; brilliant red with orange-yellow center.
Reve Poitevine. A semi-dwarf variety; rose-colored flowers with
white center.
Snow Queen. A dwarf variety, with snow-white bloom.
Ultima. Pure golden yellow.
Plants from 234-in. pots: 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $35.00
per 1000.
SALVIA. Scarlet Sage
King of the Carpet. Medium dwarf in growth; large flowered.
Bonfire. Medium in growth and very free flowering.
Splendens. Very tall in growth and very free flowering.
Zurich. Dwarf in growth, making very large, heavy trusses.
Rooted Cuttings: 75c. per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
Plants from 234-in. pots: $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
25 of a variety at 100 rate; 250 of a variety at 1000 rate.
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GLADIOLUS BULBS
My bulbs are grown by the largest grower in the country, and
will surely give satisfaction.
100 1000
America. Largest size bulbs. Large flower, flesh
pink, beautiful $1.75 $14.00
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers 2.50 20.00
Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet 1.50 12.00
Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet of pleasing shade 2.00 18.00
Mad. Monneret. Delicate rose 3.00 25.00
May. White, flaked rosy crimson 3.00 25.00
Shakespeare. White, large rosy blotch 6.00 50.00
Princeps. Color, rich crimson with broad white
blotches across the lower petals 8.00 70.00
Peace. Beautiful white, best forcing white variety,
^ with large spikes 10.00 90.00
Pink Augusta. Color a lovely soft pink. This var-
iety is especially suitable for forcing under glass, for
which purpose it is especially recommended
35c. per doz. 2.50 20.00
Gladiolus, America
MIXTURES UNDER SEPARATE COLORS
G. GANDAVENSIS
These are very choice and absolutely true to color.
Extra White and Light Varieties. Mixed, all first-class, best-
named sorts. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
White and Light Varieties. Mixed. Superb. $2.00 per 100,
$15.00 per 1000.
Scarlet and Red. Extra fine scarlet and red. $1.50 per 100,
$12.00 per 1000.
Pink. Fine pink and rose shades. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000.
Yellow and Orange. Best yellow colors. $3.50 per 100, $30.00
per 1000.
Striped and Variegated. Extra fine. $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per
1000.
Scarlet, White Throat. Extra fine, mixed. $2.50 per 100,
$20.00 per 1000.
Popular Mixture. This is composed of good-sized bulbs, but not
all strictly first size; good range of color. $1.50 per 100, $10.00
per 1000.
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GLOXINIAS
My bulbs are grown by specialists in Europe, and are as good as
can be bought.
Separate Colors. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000.
Mixed Colors. $3.75 per 100, $35.00 per 1000.
ISMENE
Ismene Calathina Grandiflora, $7.50 per 100.
LILIES
Cold Storage Lilies. For all seasons of the year, the best
money can buy; try them andconvince yourself.
7- 9. Packed 100 in a case. $8.50 per case.
7- 9. Packed 300 in a case. 18.50 per case.
9-10. Packed 50 in a case. 7.50 per case.
Lilium Speciosum Rubrum. 8-9. Packed 200 in a case. $14.00
per case.
9-11. Packed 125 in a case. $12.00 per case.
Lilium
Giganteum.
Lilium Giganteum
LILIES
For Fall delivery in all sizes.
Lilium Formosum and Giganteum, Multiflorum, Jamesii,
Harrisii and Hardy Speciosum Lilies.
Try my bulbs, which are as good as money can buy, at market
prices. Will be pleased to quote you on any quantity.
FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS
I can furnish only on import orders if placed by July 1st. Your
orders will be filled by best growers in Europe — filled just as you or-
der them and shipped direct to you, at market prices. Send me
your list and I will quote you.
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SPRING BULBS
BEGONIAS
SINGLE TUBEROUS ROOTED, LARGE FLOWERING
Crimson Rose Salmon
Scarlet Light Pink Orange
Pure White Yellow Copper
And all Colors Mixed
Large Bulbs of above, 1 34-in. and upward: .$2.25 per 100, $20.00
per 1000.
Mammoth Bulbs of above, 134-in. and upward: $2.75 per 100,
$25.00 per 1000.
DOUBLE FLOWERING TUBEROUS ROOTED
Crimson Pure White Copper Bronze
Scarlet Light Pink Salmon
Rose Yellow Orange
And all Colors Mixed
Large Bulbs of above, 134-in. and upward: $3.50 per 100,
$30.00 per 1000.
Mammoth Bulbs of above, 134-in.: $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per
1000.
CALADIUM
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s Ear)
Bulbs measuring 6 to 8 in. in circumference, 200 in a case, 25c.
per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Bulbs measuring 8 to 10 in. in circumference, 100 in a case, 50c.
per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
Bulbs measuring 10 to 12 in. in circumference, 75 in a case, 75c.
per doz., $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.
Bulbs measuring 12 to 13 in. in circumference, 50 in a case, $1.00
per doz., $8.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.
Monster Bulbs measuring 13 in. and upward in circumference, 25
in a case, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ,
Full cases at 1000 rate.
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS
A grand English collection containing twenty varieties personally
selected by me from over one hundred sorts submitted by pressed
leaves last Summer, from which I selected the cream. Extra fine
bulbs in 20 varieties, $2.25 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
Brazilian Collection of 25 varieties, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100.
Mixed Brazilian Varieties. $1.25 per doz., $10.00 per 100.
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CINNAMON VINE
Large-size bulbs, 40c. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
CALLAS, SPOTTED LEAF
(Richardia albo-maculata)
Very free Summer-blooming variety. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per
1000.
Canna Bed with Salvia
CANNA ROOTS
My Cannas are packed 250 in a case, divided 2 to 3 eyes, well
packed, ready to ship by any express company direct. If wanted
by freight they go at the buyer’s risk.
250 are sold at 1000 rates.
RED FLOWERING WITH GREEN FOLIAGE CANNAS
Louisiana. 7 ft. Vivid scarlet. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
A. Bouvier. 5 ft. Dark crimson. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Beaute Poitevine. 334 It. Dark crimson. $2.75 per 100, $25.00
per 1000.
Black Prince. 334 ft. Dark velvety maroon. $2.25 per 100,
$20.00 per 1000.
Chas. Henderson. 4 ft. Bright scarlet. $2.00 per 100, $18.50
per 1000.
Crimson Bedder. 3 ft. Intense scarlet. $2.75 per 100, $25.00
per 1000.
Duke of Marlboro. 434 ft. Dark crimson. $2.00 per 100, $18.50
per 1000.
J. D. Eisele. 5 ft. Bright vermilion scarlet. $2.75 per 100,
$25.00 per 1000.
Express. 234 ft. Scarlet crimson. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Pres. Cleveland. 3 ft. Rich orange scarlet. $2.00 per 100,
$18.50 per 1000.
Pres. McKinley. 3 ft. Brilliant crimson. $2.25 per 100, $20.00
per 1000.
Pres. Meyer. 4 ft. Rich cherry crimson. $2.25 per 100, $20.00
per 1000.
Pillar of Fire. 7 ft. Bright crimson scarlet. $2.25 per 100,
$20.00 per 1000.
Pennsylvania. 5 ft. Deep orange scarlet. $2.00 per 100, $18.50
per 1000.
Kate Gray. 6 ft. Orange scarlet. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
RED, GOLD-EDGED, SPOTTED AND YELLOW CANNAS
Duke of York. 5 ft. $4.25 per 100, $40.00 per 1000.
Gladiator. 4 ft. $2.75 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Jean Tissot. 5 ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Mad. Crozy. 534 It. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Queen Charlotte. 334 It. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Souv. de A. Crozy. 4 ft. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Florence Vaughan. 5 ft. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Richard Wallace. 434 ft. Best yellow. $2.00 per 100, $18.50
per 1000.
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GANNAS — Continued
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES
Alsace. 33^ ft. Creamy white. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Mont Blanc. 33^ ft. Best white. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
PINK FLOWERING CANNAS
L. Patry. 43^ ft. Delicate rose pink. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per
1000.
Louise. 5 ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Mile. Herat. 43^ ft. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Venus. 3H ft. Best pink. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
BRONZE-LEAVED RED FLOWERING CANNAS
Brandywine. 43^ ft. $2.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
David Harum. 33^ ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Egandale. 4 ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
King Humbert. 5 ft. $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000.
Leonard Vaughan. 4 ft. $3.75 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Robusta. 7 to 8 ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Shenandoah. 6 ft. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
Wyoming. 7 ft. Orange red. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per 1000.
ORCHID FLOWERING WITH GREEN FOLIAGE
Allemania. 43^ ft. Scarlet and yellow. $2.00 per 100, $18.50
per 1000.
Austria. 5 ft. Canary yellow. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Indiana. 33^ ft. Golden orange. $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000.
Italia. 43^ ft. Red bordered yellow. $2.00 per 100, $17.50 per
1000.
NEWER CANNAS
Wm. Saunders. 4 ft. Scarlet, bronze foliage. $4.75 per 100,
$45.00 per 1000.
Papa Nardy. 4 ^ ft. Rich currant red. $3.75 per 100, $35.00
per 1000.
Grand Chancellor Bulow. 3 ft. Deep crimson. $2.25 per 100,
$20.00 per 1000.
Furst Bismarck. 4 ft. Rich crimson. $2.25 per 100, $20.00 per
1000.
CANNAS, 3-INCH, POT GROWN See Bedding Plants.
DAHLIA ROOTS
Best for florists’ use in all commercial varieties. Cactus, Show
and Pompons at market prices.
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS
(Bleeding Heart)
Field-grown, 75c. per doz., $8.00 per 100.
Dielytra Spectabilis
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Asparogus Plumosus Nanus
Choice Flower Seed Specialties
for Florists
I only carry in stock just what I catalogue; the very best strains
of seed can be bought. Should you want anything else, I will gladly
get what you want from the most reliable source in New York at
market prices and send with your order.
ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. True greenhouse-grown by
A. N. Pierson, Inc. $2.00 for 500 seeds, $3.50 for 1000 seeds,
$16.25 for 5000 seeds, $30.00 for 10,000 seeds.
Sprengeri. 40c. for 500 seeds, 75c. for 1000 seeds, $3.25 for 5000
seeds, $5.50 for 10,000 seeds.
BEGONIA Vernon. 25c. per tr. pkt., 50c. per 1-16 oz.
Erfordia. Pink. 30c. per tr. pkt.
Gracilis Luminosa. Flowers fiery dark scarlet; very large.
35c. per tr. pkt.
Gracilis Prima Donna. Pink. 35c. per tr. pkt.
Semperflorens Alba. 35c. per tr. pkt.
CALCEOLARIA Hybrida. Choicest mixed. 50c. per tr. pkt.
CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora. Dwarf hybrids. Mixture of
splendid colors. 75c. per tr. pkt., 6 tr. pkts. for $3.50.
Semi-Dwarf Hybrids. In splendid colors. Mixed, 75c. per
tr. pkt., 6 tr. pkts. for $3.50.
Cineraria Stellata. Decorative, fine cut flower. 75c. per tr.
pkt., 6 tr. pkts. for $3.50.
Hybrida Plenissima. Extra double, fine mixed. 75c. per tr.
pkt. 6 tr. pkts. for $3.50.
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CYCLAMEN, Giant Flowering. Best strain of seed obtainable.
Grown for me by a Cyclamen specialist in Germany, and am
selling seed to some of the best Cyclamen growers in this
country. lm 1nm
seeds seeds
Wonder of Wandsbek. (Best salmon) $1.00 $8.50
Christmas Red 75 6.00
Light Pink 75 6.00
Rose 75 6.00
Pure White .75 6.00
White with Pink Eye 75 6.00
Crimson 75 6.00
Cyclamen
MIGNONETTE. Giant Greenhouse Strain. Grown by a
specialist. Seed is saved from the largest spikes. 50c. per tr.
pkt., $2.00 per 34 oz., $7.00 per oz.
Machet. Finest strain. 25c. per tr. pkt., 75c. per oz.
Allen’s Defiance. 25c. per tr. pkt., 75c. per oz.
How to Grow Mignonette
Sow about 5 seeds in 234-in. pots about Aug. 1st. Place in cool,
well ventilated house. When seedlings show four leaves thin out to
2 or 3 plants and plant in solid bed 12 to 15 in. apart. Water care-
fully and shade house. Use very little water until plants are well
established.
When plants are about 4 in. high, thin out to one plant and when
they are 6 in. high pick out center so they will branch. Remove all
laterals on flowering stem. Air is very essential; days, 55 to 60;
nights, 42 to 46. Use good, rich soil and top dress well. If tied up
like Carnations will give better results. Ventilators should be
screened to keep out butterflies and caterpillars, or they will do lots
of damage.
PANSIES
Giant Flowered, Prize Florist Mixture
This mixture we can recommend to any florist. It is home grown
by Pansy specialists and contains only the Giant Pansies and richest
colors of red, copper, bronze, also the most delicate rose and lilac
shadings; also includes the newest and most attractive sorts. 50c.
per tr. pkt., $1.50 per 34 oz., $5.00 per oz.
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PRIMULA CHINENSIS FIMBRIATA
GRANDIFLORA
(As good strain as money can buy)
Defiance, Christmas Red.
La Duchesse. Flesh color, with white center.
Morning Dawn. Very large. Blush Rose.
Blood Red. Dark, velvety color.
Rosea, Bright Pink.
Blue Shades, Salmon, Pure White, and All Colors Mixed.
■ 1 pkt., 200 seeds of any above, 75c.
1 pkt., 500 seeds of any above, SI. 75.
1 pkt., 1000 seeds of any above, S3. 00.
PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA
(The largest flowering type)
Kermesina Red, Rose, Apple-blossom, Lilac, and all colors
mixed. Trade pkt., 500 seeds, 50c.
1 pkt., 1000 seeds of any above, 75c.
1 pkt., 5000 seeds of any above, S3. 25.
SALVIA Splendens (Scarlet Sage). 15c. per tr. pkt., SI. 50 per oz.
Bonfire (Clara Bedman). 25c. per tr. pkt., S2.00 per oz.
Ball of Fire. 25c. per tr. pkt., S3. 50 per oz.
Zurich. 25c. per tr. pkt., S6.00 per oz.
STOCKS. Double Large Flowering. Dwarf,
German Ten W eeks . Fin est strain for pot cul-
ture; crimson, bright lilac, white, blood red, Tr. %
canary yellow, light blue, bright rose, dark Pkt- oz- °z-
blue, mixed SO. 25 S0.75 S2.50
Beauty of Nice. Flesh pink 25 .75 2.50
Beauty of Nice. White 25 .75 2.50
Beauty of Nice. Crimson 25 .75
Queen Alexandra. Delicate rosy lilac. }/% oz.50c. .25 2.50
GiantPerfection. (Cut-and-Come-Again) .
(White Princess Alice). Scarlet, dark blue,
light blue, pink. Each of above: oz. 50c. . . .25 2.50
GiantPerfection. Mixed, all colors. Koz. .35c. .25 2.00
Snowflake. The earliest forcing. % oz. SI. 25 .50
VERBENA. Choice Florists’ Mixture. This
mixture contains all the mammoth-flowering
sorts and finest colors, including the newest
varieties grown in Europe 25 .50 1.50
Mammoth White 25 1.25
Purple 25 1.25
Rose and Carmine 25 1.25
Striped 25 1.25
Auricula- Flowered 25 1.25
Defiance. Scarlet 25 1.25
Firefly. Brilliant scarlet. White eye 25 1.25
Pansy
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MAGIC HOSE
BEST HOSE MADE
I know there is no better hose made for the money
and would be pleased to give you names of several
large growers who are using it so you can satisfy your-
self. It comes in reel lots of 500 feet; can be cut in any
lengths to suit you, with any size couplings to fit your
faucets.
WHAT SOME GROWERS SAY WHO HAVE USED
MAGIC HOSE
A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. — “ We are using
Magic Hose exclusively.”
Lehr Bros., Brooklyn, Md. (Rose Growers). — “We find
Magic Hose the best we ever bought. The 300 feet we
bought from you 18 months ago is still in use.”
I can refer you to lots of others who use same.
3^-in. size, any length at 15c. per ft.
^-in. size, any length at 16c. per ft.
%-in. size, any length at 17c. per ft.
Couplings, 15c. per pair extra.
Special price on 250 ft. or more.
ORCHID PEAT (FRESH)
In bags containing 2 bbls each, S3. 00 per bag.
PLANT STAKES
Japanese Bamboo
4 to 53^ ft., 2000 in a bale, S8.00 per bale.
5 ft., 2000 in a bale, S8.00 per bale.
6 ft., 2000 in a bale, $9.00 per bale.
7 ft., 1600 in a bale, $10.00 per bale.
GREEN DYED JAPANESE BAMBOO
Fine for Lilies, etc.
\l/2 ft., 4000 in a bale, S7.50 per bale.
2 ft., 4000 in a bale, S12.00 per bale.
2 Yi ft., 4000 in a bale, S14.00 per bale.
3 ft., 2000 in a bale, S9.00 per bale.
4 ft., 2500 in a bale, $15.00 per bale.
5 ft., 2000 in a bale, $12.00 per bale.
INSECTICIDES
NICO-FUME LIQUID. For fumigating or spraying. Contains
40 per cent, nicotine.
8-lb. can, contains about 1 gal., $13.50 per can.
4-lb. can, contains about 34 gal., $7.00 per can.
1-lb. can, contains about 1 pint, $2.00 per can.
3£-lb. can, contains about 34 pint, 60c. per can.
“ NICO-FUME PAPER.” A Tobacco Paper for Fumigating.
Strips of paper strongly saturated with Nicotine. These, when
suspended and lighted, make one of the best and simplest methods
of fumigating greenhouses. Use 4 to 6 sheets for ordinary house
100 ft. long by 20 ft. wide. Same can be sent by Parcel Post
to many points cheaper than by express.
Large can, containing 288 sheets, $8.50 per can.
Half can, containing 144 sheets, $4.50 per can.
Small can, containing 24 sheets, $1.00 per can.
NICOTICIDE LIQUID
1-gal. can, $15.00. 1-qt. can, $4.50.
34-gal. can, $8.25 1-pt. can, $2.50.
34-pt. can, $1.25.
NIKOTEEN. Use same as Nicoticide. 1 pt. $1.50, 3 pts. for $4.50.
1 case, containing 10 pts., $12.50.
APHINE. Many prominent growers are using Aphine. It’s very
good for spraying cuttings. 1-qt. can $1.00; per gal. $2.50.
INDEX
Abutilon
21
Achyranthes
21
Ageratum
21
Alternanthera
21
Asparagus
16, 29
Azalea
16
Bedding Plants . . .
21
Begonia
....17, 26, 29
Bouvardia
17
Caladium
26
Calceolaria
17, 29
Call as
27
Cannas
.17, 22, 27, 28
Carnations
6
Chrysanthemums .
7-15
Cineraria
17, 29
Cinnamon Vine. .
27
Coleus
22, 23
Cyclamen
Dahlias
Dielytra
Dracaena
18
Ferns
Fuchsias
Gardenia
Gladiolus
24
Gloxinia
Heliotrope
Hydrangea
Ismene
25
Ivy
.19, 23
Lan tanas
.19, 23
Lemon Verbenas
19
Lilies
25
Mignonette
30
Moon vines
19
Palms
19
Pansies
30
Pelargoniums
Petunias
20
Poinsettias
20
Primula
.20, 31
Roses
....1-5
Salvia
.23, 31
Scarlet Sage
23
Srnilax
20
Stevia
20
Stocks
31
Swainsona
Verbena
Miscellaneous
Bamboo, Japanese
32
Hose, Magic
Insecticides Third Cover
Orchid Peat
.....32
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