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GANNA—(Introduced by us, 1931). A bright pink in color, strong robust 
growth. Free flowering; coming into color October 1 and fully developed about 
October 12. Flowers 2 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 2 y 2 feet. 
GLAD A—(Introduced by us, 1930). A soft pink approaching light salmon. 
Flowers most profusely the end of September. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. 
Height, 1 y 2 feet. 
ISOTTA—(Introduced by us, 1928). Early bronze maturing October 10. Of 
dwarf habit and exceedingly free flowering; not as early as some varieties but 
very useful when autumnal conditions are favorable. Height, 2 y 2 feet. 
LITTLE BOB—This belongs to the small pompon or button type but owing 
to its extra hardiness we deem it advisable to include it with this list. It does 
not flower until October 1 but is quite resistant to frosts and is very free flower¬ 
ing. Height, 1^4 feet. Color, dark bronze. 
MAYELLEN—(Introduced by us, 1925). Color cerise pink with yellow ane¬ 
mone center. A seedling from Winnetka and possessing the same habit of con¬ 
tinuous flowering from September 15 to November. Height, 2 feet. 
MRS. PHIL PAGE—With us this new variety reaches full beauty in Octo¬ 
ber but does not make the wealth of bloom of Carrie, Wolverine, Normandie 
and Yellow Normandie during September. The color is a pleasing shade of 
bronze similar to A. Barham. 
MULDOON—(Introduced by us, 1931). A purplish amaranth in color. Flow¬ 
ers somewhat of the pompon type; free flowering and good growth. Matures 
October 12. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. Height, 2 feet. 
MURILLO—(Introduced by us, 1925). This variety is not as early as some 
kinds, flowers October 12, but is of strong growth and very hardy. It is the best 
shade of pink among the early hardies. Height, 2 feet. 
NORMANDIE—One of the earliest and best cream whites. Flowers Septem¬ 
ber 10. Height, 1 y 2 feet. 
OCTOBER GIRL—Semi-double crimson, shading to chestnut. Blooms about 
the middle of October. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. 
OLGA—This early hardy begins showing color September 20, presenting an 
orange bronze cast which changes as it develops to a medium shade of pink; 
slightly darker than Murillo. Height, 2 feet. Matures October 10. 
ROSY GEM—Another bright pink or rose colored hardy variety; similar to 
Ganna but of a slightly softer tone with less of the purple cast. Height, 2 feet. 
Shows color last of September. Fully developed October 15. 
RUTH CUMMINGS—Color reddish bronze with terra cotta shadings aging 
to a soft bronze. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. Matures about the middle of 
October. Height, 1 % feet. 
RUTH HATTON—A free flowering white with dwarf branching habit. On 
first opening it shows a lemon center which eventually fades to a pure white. In 
perfection about October 20. Flowers two inches in diameter and plants attain 
two feet in height. 
SEPTEMBER QUEEN—(Introduced by us, 1930). Begins flowering late in 
August but in September is a profusion of pure white flowers 3 y 2 inches in 
diameter. Will be very useful in early autumn. Height, 1 y 2 feet. 
SONOMA—(Introduced by us, 1931). A bronze with golden reverse and 
gold tipped petals. A profuse bloomer, coming into color October 1. Flowers 2 y 2 
inches in diameter. Height, 2 y 2 feet. 
TASIVA—(Introduced by us, 1928). Very free flowering white. Matures 
October 1. Height, 2 feet. In wealth of bloom this variety is surpassed by none 
in this section. 
WOLVERINE—(Introduced by us, 1923). A seedling from Normandie. A 
beautiful color and very desirable where early flowers are required. Matures 
August 30. Height, 2 feet. 
YELLOW GEM—This new pompon is recommended for outdoor flowering 
hence we have placed it among the garden varieties. Color, bright yellow, is very 
free flowering. Height of plant fifteen inches. Flowers one and one-quarter 
inches mature October 15. 
