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Chrysanthemums 
EARLY, LARGE FLOWERING 
We offer a group of new and recently introduced, early flowering hardy 
varieties that begin to flower right after October 1st and produce quan- 
tities of good sized flowers. Very desirable for cutting. 
AVALANCHE. Finest of all white double chrysanthemums. Beauti- 
fully formed, large double blossoms are carried in branching sprays. 
Vigorous growing, and it’s early. Height, 2 ft. 
BURGUND Y—Wine Red. Great Double flowers, perfect form and 
depth in that rarest of colors—glowing wine-red. A strong stemmed, 
branching plant. : 
CALIPH—Deepest velvet red. Absolutely outstanding in this color. 
Grand in contrast with lighter colors. Husky 2% ft. plant. 
CHARLES NYE. Very large deep vellow blooms produced in com- 
pact clusters. Stocky free flowering plant about 20 inches high. 
CYDONIA—Orange Bronze. It has the rich orange-red color of 
Quince with bronze overcast. Fine sprays. 
EUGENE A. WANDER —First of the Season—A big, dazzling 
beauty. Huge, sparkling golden flowers, perfect in form, just cover the 
plant weeks before Mum Season. The largest, finest, early Mum; very 
hardy, too. September 15th or earlier. Height, 114-2 ft. 
MANDARIN—Coppery-Bronze. 
color blend. 
Unique and lovely in its exotic 
Glowing coral, salmon, and coppery-bronzé. 
MELLOW GLOW. Mellow indeed is this matchless profusion of soft 
or orange buff, peach pink and bronze nasturtium tints. In full bloom 
Oct. 5th; height, 21% feet. 
RED VELVET. Color, velvety crimson when opening, changes to an 
even dark crimson and it does not fade disagreeably, but remains at- 
tractive for a remarkably long period. The plant has healthy dark 
foliage and is attractive in itself long before flowering. Height, 2 ft. 
In full flower early October. 
SYMPHONY. Large double flowers, old rose and coppery 
Sturdy stems, dark green foliage. Oct. 1st on. 
Price 35c each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 per doz. Set of 10 Early, Large 
Flowering for $3.25. 
THE CUSHION MUMS 
Develop into perfect mounds or cushions from twelve to eighteen 
inches high, and spread over two feet. In the latitude of New York, 
they are usuaily in full bloom by the first of September, and continue 
from then on up to frost. The plants are perfectly hardy, and are 
excellent for bordering walks, planting in the foreground of Evergreen 
foundation plantings, or for drifts in the hardy border, etc. 
BRONZE—Coppery bronze to dull red. Also variable but one of the 
best. 
PINK CUSHION (Amelia). Original Pink Cushion. Variable shades 
of pink. Hardy and very early. 
SANTA CLAUS. Deep bronze red flowers on handsome mound-like 
plants. Blooms early Sept. until frost. 
WHITE—Occasionally shaded lavender. 
YELLOW —Golden yellow tipped bronze. 
Price of Cushion Mums, 45c each; $4.50 doz. 
Special Offer: Set of 5 for $2.00. 
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; Bird Chrysanthemums 
A Superior Strain of Early 
Flowering Pompons 
This new early flowering strain is full two to 
three weeks earlier than the standard sorts, and 
is consequently certain to produce a beautiful dis- 
play before killing frosts set in. The flowers are 
produced in loose, finely proportioned sprays, 
which make them ideal for cutting for decorative 
arrangements. The plants are perfectly hardy and 
require no protection in the latitude of New York, 
1. ROBIN. An extremely showy variety. The 
flowers are somewhat quilled, the outer part being 
bright yellow and the center deep crimson. 
Height, 24 inches. 
2. SNOWBIRD. Lovely pure white with creamy 
center. A magnificent cut flower. 
3. ORIOLE. A dwarf fine variety. The flowers are bright yellow and 
are produced in abundance. Compact habit. 
4. LARK. Clear rose-pink with lighter reverse. A fine upright grower. 
Height, about 30 inches. 
5. TANAGER. The beautiful deep rich red blossoms which show a 
gold reverse, are majestically poised on fine long stems. Height, 30 
inches. 
6. THRUSH. A favorite for its dwarf compact habit, and great pro- 
fusion of its golden yellow flowers which are tipped reddish bronze. 
Price, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. Special: Set of six, $2.00. 
GOLDEN CARPET 
A 1949 Introduction 
Imagine a mound 2 ft. or more across and only a foot high, cov- 
ered with little globes of golden colored flowers. That is the way 
Golden Carpet looks from Sept. 15th on. Of branching, almost creep- 
ing habit, it is ideal for edging beds of taller varieties or in the Rock 
Garden. 
Price, 75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 doz. 
MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT, III. 
The Nation’s Favorite Bronze 
An indescribable blend of peach-pink rosy salmon, and fawn. No 
double Mum compares with this truly magnificent creation. A glorious 
cut flower. Early October. Height, 21% ft. 
Price, 60c each; $1.65 for 3; $6.00 per doz. 
KOREAN HYBRIDS 
Famed as the hardiest of all the lovely types of chrysanthemums. 
These are all single or semi double and the colors are most exquisite. 
APOLLO—Orange Bronze. Soft yellow sparkling orange bronze. 
CERES—Soft Yellow. Shade of ripening grain. 
DAPHNE—Old Rose. Lovely old rose when open. 
LOUISE SCHLING—Salmon-red, toned bronze. 
Price 35c each; $3.50 per doz; Set of 4 for $1.25. 
STANDARD 
POMPONS 
These beautiful colors 
liven up the autumn gar- 
den. 
Pepita. White shaded lav- 
ender; free flowering and 
a good keeper. 
Pigmy Gold. Small golden 
yellow blossoms, early, 
dwarf. 
Red Riding Hood. Deep, 
rich red: fine in color, size 
and form. 
September Bronze. In- 
tense, warm bronze flow- 
ers cover the plant from 
mid-September to frost. 
Zantha. Fine early canary 
yellow pompon in full 
flower early in Septem- 
ber. 
Price, 35c each; 
for 3;-$3.50 per doz. 
Purchaser pays trans- 
portation charges on 
plants. If you wish your 
order sent by Parcel 
Post, please add 10% to 
value of your order for 
shipments East of thé 
Mississippi River and 
20% for points West of 
the Mississippi River. 
$1.00 
