Cykrifsantkemums 





EARLY, LARGE FLOWERING 



We offer a group of recently introduced, early 

 flowering varieties that flower before frost and pro- 

 duce quantities of good-sized flowers. Very 

 desirable for cutting. 



Those varieties prefixed by a star (*) are grown fre- 

 quently by florists for cut flowers. They are, however, 

 extensively grown in the gardens where they flower 

 before heavy frost comes. 



BARBARA CUMMING. Color, clear yellow, 

 shading to orange-bronze toward center; flowers 

 3 inches across; very early. 



* BRONZE LODE. A lovely light bronze, 

 producing large incurved flowers. Should be dis- 

 budded for best results. 



* CAMILLA. An extremely popular pure 

 white variety frequently grown under cloth. 



* CELESTRA. An unusually fine bright yellow 

 of fine incurved form ; also excellent for pot culture. 



OCTOBER GIRL. Rose-pink; very artistic, 

 semi-double flowers. 



* ROSE MARIE. A magnificent bright rose 

 pink. 



RUTH CUMM INC. Rich reddish-bronze with 

 terra cotta shades; fine large flowers. 



RUTH HATTON. Pure ivory white; fine form. 



YELLOW NORMANDIE. One of the most 

 popular bronzy-yellow varieties in cultivation. 

 Very early; good-sized flowers. 



Price, any of above, 25c each; $2.50 doz. 

 Set of 9 Large Early Flowering, $2.00. 



THE CUSHION MUMS 



This is a group of extremely early flowering 

 Chrysanthemums that have achieved great popu- 

 larity for their Azalea-like appearance. They de- 

 velop into perfect mounds or cushionsabout twelve 

 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. 



PINK CUSHION (Amelia). Light rose-pink; 

 a lovely sight when the plant is covered with hun- 

 dreds of flowers. 



BRONZE CUSHION. Bright golden bronze; a 

 counterpart of the above. 



YELLOW CUSHION. Brilliant golden yel- 

 low; indeed a gladsome sight when in full bloom. 



WHITE CUSHION. Blush pink on opening, 

 turning to pure white when in full bloom. 



Price of the Cushion Mums, 30c each; 

 $3.00 doz. Set of 4 for $1.00. 



NEW EARLY FLOWERING 

 POMPONS 



This new early flowering strain is fully 

 from two to three weeks earlier than the 

 standard sorts, and is consequently certain 

 to produce a beautiful display before killing 

 frosts set in. It is perfectly hardy and re- 

 quires no protection in the latitude of New 

 York. 



LARK. Clear rose-pink with lighter re- 

 verse. A fine upright grower. Height about 

 30 inches. 



CHICKADEE. Deep rich burnt orange 

 with yellow reverse. A dwarf variety. Very- 

 free blooming. 



ROBIN. An extremely showy variety. The 

 flowers are somewhat quilled ; the outer part 

 being bright yellow and the center deep 

 crimson. Height about 24 inches. 



BLUEBIRD. One of the loveliest— an 

 extremely pleasing bronz3 - yellow. The 

 flowers are large and are produced in artistic 

 sprays on long strong stems. An extra fine 

 cut flower variety. Height, 30 inches. 



ORIOLE. A fine dwarf variety. The 

 flowers are bright yellow and are produced in 

 abundance. Neat compact habit. 



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 profusion of its golden 

 yellow flowers which are tipped 

 reddish bronze. 



WREN. An exceptionally 

 fine variety for bedding pur- 

 poses. The plants grow from 

 15 to 18 inches higfc, and are 

 covered with bronzy yellow 

 flowers with bright red centers. 

 Price of above, 30c each; 

 $3.00 doz. 



NEW SINGLE 

 CHRYSANTHEMUM 



CLARA CURTIS. One of 



the loveliest and daintiest 

 Chrysanthemums in cultiva- 

 tion. The flowers are single — ■ 

 from 2 3^ to 3 inches across — 

 and a bright soft pink with 

 yellow centers. The plants 

 grow from 12 to 15 inches high, 

 and spread about 2 feet. They 

 begin flowering in August, and 

 continue from then on up to 

 frost. 



Price, 30c each; $3.00 doz. 

 CLARA CURTIS 

 Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 50 miles of New York City. 

 Express, charges collect. (See special notice, page 99.) 



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HARDY POMPON 

 VARIETIES 

 STANDARD SORTS 



Valuable for grouping in the border for 

 single specimens and for landscape effects. 

 These beautiful colors liven up the autumn 

 garden. 



CLORINDA. Bronze; back of petals old 

 gold. 



COMETO. Pink, fine, rounded flower. 



LEGAL TENDER. Vivid red and gold. 



A verv fine, late variety. 



OCTOBER BRONZE 



bronze varieties. 



One of the finest 



Golden yellow suffused 



Scarlet, shaded 



PRINCETON. 



orange. 



SCARLET BEAUTY 



crimson. 



VERA VICTORIA. A splendid variety; 

 glowing bronzy-yellow. 



WANDA. Pure white; fine form. 



Price, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 

 8 standard Pompons, $1.75. 



ANEMONE, SINGLE AND 

 KOREAN VARIETIES 



GRACELAND (Anemone). One of the 



finest of the Anemone type. Pure white 

 with yellow center. 



CRIMSON SPLENDOR Single. In the 



garden or in a cut flower arrangement, the 

 deep, rich crimson maroon, artistically 

 formed flowers are always outstanding. 



GRENADIER Single. One of the love- 

 liest of the large flowering single type. 

 Magnificent orange-scarlet, changing to deep 

 orange as the flower ages, and an ideal cut 

 flower. 



APOLLO, Korean. A combination of 

 bronze-red and gold, with a salmon glow. 



DAPHNE, Korean. One of the loveliest 

 of the Korean Chrysanthemums; a blending 

 of daphne-pink and lilac-rose. 



DIANA, Korean. This dainty Korean is 

 semi-double, rose-pink, suffused with lilac- 

 rose and salmon. 



Price, any of the above, 25c each; 

 $2.50 doz. 



Beyond this area, they are shipped by 



