STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
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Hilda II. Bergen. One of the most useful commercial types of Chrysan¬ 
themums. Color is a deep rich mahogany bronze and every bud produces a 
perfect flower, even when grown four or five to the plant. Strongly recom¬ 
mended as being absolutely 100 per cent perfect in every way. Matures Oct. 
8th. 
Keystone 
Keystone. (E. D. Smith). An early bronze, 
larger than Indianola and more decided in color 
when early buds are reserved. The upper surface 
of the petads are brownish Chinese orange, re¬ 
verse side buff. Flowers 8 inches in diameter are 
double from any bud. Strong upright growth, 
small foliage. Height 4 feet. Select bud Aug. 30th. 
Matures end of Oct. $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, 
$40.00 perlOOO. 
Bronze Turner. Sport of the Turner family. In 
color a Buff-Bronze, with maroon shading on low¬ 
er petals. Height 4 feet. Bud second week in 
Sept. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 
Improved Wm. H. Waite. A sport or variation from the original type, but 
much brighter in color. The lining of the petals approaches a red, whereas 
the original variety is bronzy. In other respects it is identical. Matures 
November 1st. $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 
Gladys Pearson. A new shade for Thanksgiving use, maturing Nov. 20th 
to 25th. The upper surface of the petals is apricot and the reverse buff which 
illuminates under artificial light to be bright orange. Strong grower. 5 feet 
from June planting. Best bud September 30th. 
Oak Leaf. A deep bronze of Oak leaf shade, hense its name. Habit of 
growth and characteristics identical with its parent, Gladys Pearson. This 
variety is truly the most beautiful of the bronze Mums and we recommend 
planting it heavily for Thanksgiving when it is at its best. 
Bronze Seidewitz. A sport of that well known variety Seidewitz. Color a 
soft even shade of golden bronze, maturing for Thanksgiving and later. 
Height 5 feet. Date of bud, Sept. 5th. 
Gladys Pearson 
Indian Summer. A sport of Golden Chad¬ 
wick. A yellow ground with intermixture of 
terra cotta, making this an odd flower and 
especially valuable for artistic work. $3.50 
per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 
Bronze Mistletoe. A sport from Pink Mis¬ 
tletoe, identical in every respect except color. 
Very serviceable where late Bronze flowers 
are desired. Select bud September 30, and 
later. 
