General- Purpose 



Chrysanthemums 



Novelties of 1917 



BARBARA DAVIS. In color, a rich shade of reddish 

 bronze and entirely distinct from any other variety. It 

 was disseminated by us in 191 7 and has proved a decided 

 acquisition either as a cut-flower or as a pot plant. In 

 habit of growth it is short-jointed and inclined to be 

 dwarf, but makes good stems from early propagation. 

 The flower is reflexed when fully open and is at its best 

 just before maturing. 



BROWNING. A very late-flowering bronze of last 

 season's introduction. A warm, cheerful shade of red- 

 dish bronze, with flat petals opening into a smooth 

 rosette of more than average size. Stem and foliage 

 good. 



DECEMBER QUEEN. Bright yellow in color, 

 shading toward bronze-yellow. Flowers very large and 

 full, appearing the latter part of November or early in 

 December. 



HELEN LEE. In color a delicate shade of pink. 

 The form of the flower is excellent; incurved type. 

 Strong, sturdy grower, with stem ample to carry 

 the flower. Midseason variety. 



MISS ELIZABETH SMITH. An incurved 

 flower, orange-bronze in color. Good stem and 

 foliage. One of the best of the new varieties. 



OCTOBER HERALD. From the early buds of 

 this variety we got a flower equal in size to exhibi- 

 tion bloom but lacking in stem. From the late buds 

 a beautifully colored flower of medium size was ob- 

 tained that came to maturity October 25. The color 

 is a soft shade of bronze. We believe October Herald 

 an acquisition to the list of good varieties. 



RICHMOND. The phrase, "An early Bonnaf- 

 fon," describes this variety. A bright golden yellow 

 that has ever\ promise of making a name for itself. 

 Perfect in form and perfect in color. 



SMITH'S IMPERIAL. We consider this the finest 

 early midseason white we have ever grown. It was 

 ready to cut when Oconto finished and the blooms 

 perfect for commercial selling. The general habit, stem, 

 foliage, and perfect flower all combine to place Smith's 

 Imperial among the finest of the commercial varieties. 



TIGER. A strong, sturdy grower, coming with a per- 

 fectly finished flower with ordinary culture. Keeps 

 splendidly when cut. Color, rich shade of yellow. A 

 first-class variety maturing the last week of October. 

 1 5 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 



WHITTIER. Bright 

 golden yellow in color, 

 coming into bloom just 

 after Richmond and 

 just before Bonnafl'on. 

 It is an incurved flower 

 of the Bonnafl'on type. 

 It is a promising va- 

 riety and worthy of 

 cultivation by the 

 who seek to grow bet- 

 ter Chrysanthemums. 



Tiger 



Prices, except where noted: Rooted-cuttings, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; 2Vi-inch, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., 



$15 per 100 



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