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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 

 quantities of good sized flowers. Very desirable for cutting. 



ALGONQUIN. A very hardy variety with bright yellow flowers that 

 are large and double. Blooms from September 10 on. Height, 1J4 ft- 



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. 



BURGUNDY — Wine -Red. Great Double flowers, perfect form and 

 depth in that rarest of colors — glowing wine-red. A strong-stemmed, 

 branching plant. 



CHARLES NYE. Very large' deep yellow blooms produced in com- 

 pact clusters. Stocky free-flowering plant about 20 inches high. - 



CHIPPEWA. Graceful, large, broadly expanded, lavender-purple 

 flowers with silvery reverse. They are arranged in fine open sprays that 

 make them ideal for arranging in artistic bouquets. Blooms profusely 

 in September. 



LAVENDER LADY. A breath-taking picture of pure lavender. The 

 fully double blossoms are a model of perfection. Without any question 

 one of the finest of all Mums. 2}-£ ft. tall, blooming in early October. 



MELLOW GLOW. Mellow indeed is this matchless profusion of soft 

 or orange-buff, peach-pink and bronze nasturtium tints. In full bloom 

 October 5th; height, 2}i ft. 



OLIVE LONGLAND. An indescribably charming blend of apricot, 

 salmon, and pink of soft pastel quality. Carries its large double blooms 

 on fine stems. Ideal for cutting. Blooms in late September. 2 J^ ft. tall. 



RED RIDING HOOD. Carries a great profusion of iridescent flowers 

 on fine strong steins and blooms in late October. 



TIFFANY ROSE. Deep rose with a faint cream undertone. Husky 

 plants, lovely blooms, and free-flowering from late September on. 



Any of the above: 45c each; 3 for $1.15; $4.50 per doz. 



Set of Ten Early Large-Flowering Mums $3.75. 



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 usually 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. 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 September until frost. 



WHITE — Occasionally shaded lavender. 



YELLOW — Golden yellow tipped bronze. 



Any of the above Cushion Mums: 45c each; 3 for $1.15; $4.50 doz. 



Special Offer: Set of 5 Cushion Mums for $2.00. 



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A Superior Strain of Early-Flowering Pompons 



This new strain is a full two 

 to three weeks earlier than the 

 standard sorts. The flowers are 

 produced in loose, finely pro- 

 portioned sprays, which make 

 them ideal for decorative ar- 

 rangements. They are 2 in. 

 across. 



ROBIN. An extremely showy 

 variety. The flowers are some- 

 what quilled, the outer part 

 being bright yellow and the 

 center deep crimson. Height, 

 24 inches. 



SNOWBIRD. Lovely pure 

 white with creamy center. A 

 magnificent cut flower. 



ORIOLE. A dwarf fine varie- 

 tv. The flowers are bright yellow and are produced in abundance. 

 Compact habit. 



LARK. Clear rose-pink with lighter reverse. A fine upright grower. 

 Height, about 30 inches. 



TANAGER. The beautiful deep rich red blossoms which show a gold 

 reverse, are majestically poised on fine long stems. Height, 30 inches. ■ 



THRUSH. A favorite for its dwarf compact habit, and great pro- 

 fusion of its golden yellow flowers which are tipped reddish bronze. 

 Any of the above: 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 

 The Set of Six — one of each of the above $2.00. 



Golden Carpet 



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. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 doz. 



COURAGEOUS 



Magnificent, large, vivid crimson-red flowers shaded with garnet 

 sparkling like live rubies in the sun and contrasting beautifully with 

 the dark green foliage. The individual flowers measure 2}4 in. across 

 and they are borne in the greatest profusion from October until frost. 

 A magnificent variety in every way. 60c each; 3 for $1.65; $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. Lovelv old-rose when open. 

 LOUISE SCHLING— Salmon-red. toned bronze. 



Any of the above: 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 



STANDARD POMPONS 



Beautiful colors to liven up 

 the autumn garden. 



Allegro. Glowing shrimp-pink 

 with lovely salmon sheen. 



September Cloud. Ball-shap- 

 ed blossoms of ivory white with 

 primrose shading in the center. 



Red Indian. Ball-shaped brick- 

 red flowers from early October 

 on. 



Little Ann. Small, frost-resis- 

 tant bronze flowers of charm- 

 ing beauty. 



Any of the above: 35c each; 1 



3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 



Purchaser pays transporta- 

 tion charges on plants. If you 

 wish your order sent by Parcel 

 Post, please add 10% to value 

 of your order for shipments 

 East of the Mississippi River and 

 20% for points West of the Mis- 

 sissippi River. 



