Land of Enchantment 
Birthplace of the Original Chrysanthemum coreanum 
The History of the Hybrid Korean Chrysanthemums 
Inspired with the belief that the Chrysanthemum as a group held great possibilities for 
further development; that the attainment of earlier flowering, hardier kinds and better colors 
would increase their use immensely, we have, since 1920, made a special effort to develop 
Chrysanthemums more suitable for American gardens. Our first introduction, Barbara Cum- 
ming, offered in 1928, because of its earliness is still a popular variety. It was followed by 
several others, all of which are in demand and worth while in every respect. 
The Hybrid Korean group was developed by us from the species Chrysanthemum coreanum, 
a hardy, rugged, daisy-like form native to Korea and Siberia. The Hybrids have not only 
acquired much of its vigor and sturdiness but have given us many lovely color tints that are 
new to the Chrysanthemum. This Hybrid Korean type is, we believe, a contribution that 
will make history in a horticultural sense—one that has already added much to the charm of 
the autumn season in the garden. We express here our gratitude to Harlan P. Kelsey, a great 
Horticulturist and Nurseryman, who had the insight or intuition to see the beauty and in¬ 
trinsic worth of the original species and to bring it to the attention of the horticultural world. 
Looking forward, we cannot for one moment subscribe to the theory, sometimes expressed, 
that the Garden Chrysanthemum has about attained its full development. Rather, we are 
convinced of the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Our northern friends require an earlier, 
hardier type as do many inland areas where climatic conditions are not favorable to the Chrys¬ 
anthemum. It is our ambition to develop a type that will serve this purpose and thus extend 
the zone in which the Queen of the Autumn may reign. 
OLD-FASHIONED CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
We would like to assemble a collection of all old-fashioned varieties. If you have 
any sort that is old—that has been in circulation at least 25 years—and can spare 
a plant or part of one, please write to us. New varieties will be gladly exchanged. 
Opinions Concerning the Hybrid Koreans from Here and There 
for Which We Are Grateful 
Miss Elizabeth S. Rawlinson, Horticultural 
writer, Staunton, Va. 
“I think your development of the Korean Hybrid 
Chrysanthemums one of the most interesting horti¬ 
cultural achievements of the present time.” 
From “Breeze Hill News,” Harrisburg, Pa. 
“Bristol Nurseries, Inc., Bristol, Conn., upset the 
Chrysanthemum world completely when they intro¬ 
duced the Korean Hybrids several years ago, and 
today they are deservedly the most popular garden 
Chrysanthemums, producing great quantities of 
flowers for cutting. So far they have all been 
singles, but next spring some double varieties are to 
be offered. These Korean Hybrids are taller grow¬ 
ing and produce their flowers on longer stems than 
the ordinary garden Chrysanthemums, most of 
which have a pungent scent, agreeable to many 
people but distasteful to others. The Koreans have 
varied sweet scents, like the modern roses, approxi¬ 
mating the fragrance of various fruits and flowers.” 
Edwin W. Hammer, Esq., of South Orange, N. J. 
“Last spring I secured from you one of your col¬ 
lections of Korean Hybrid Chrysanthemums. These 
plants have given me more pleasure than any 
similar purchase I have made for years, there being 
such a profusion of blossoms which, with their deli¬ 
cate shading, make them particularly desirable for 
use in the home.” 
Agnes Selkirk Clark, Landscape Architect of 
New York City and Southport, Connecticut. 
“No garden flowers delight me more than the 
Korean Chrysanthemums and I have tried to inter¬ 
est my clients in growing them successfully and in 
taking advantage of their beauty to prolong the 
bloom in their gardens. The Korean Hybrids offer 
a subtle range of color and delicacy of form that 
makes them indispensable not only for garden effect 
but for cutting as well.” 
James L. West, Esq., Washington, D. C. 
“The Korean Chrysanthemums which I pur¬ 
chased from you last spring have come into bloom 
and have attracted very wide attention here. They 
seem to be something new for this section and I 
already have had several inquiries as to where the 
plants were obtained.” 
Helen Van Pelt Wilson, Horticultural Writer and 
Authority, Moorestown, N. J. 
“I only wish people could have seen the Chrysan¬ 
themums in my garden where the Koreans and 
others you sent me are riotously lovely.” 
Miss Mary S. Holbrook, Norfolk, Conn. 
“Your Chrysanthemum display was a gorgeous 
sight this fall—a lovely thing to think of through 
the winter. My own that came from you were fine 
and enjoyed by all my friends.” 
