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CLOVERSET FLOWER FARM, KANSAS CITY 
A PAGE OF HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
The hardy chrysanthemum is becoming increasingly popular for the hardy 
garden, and their general decorative value around the home. They are 
easily cared for, perfectly hardy, and planted in a protected location they 
will bloom late into the fall when all other plants are asleep for the winter. 
Plant Mums in a rich, well drained soil, protected from the north if possible 
and where they will get at least one half day sunlight. Pinch off the top of 
the shoots several times during June, July and August, to make the plants 
bushy, and as they grow larger stake to prevent falling over. At their bloom¬ 
ing period a good dressing of Cloverset Rose Grower will make larger 
blooms. 
For those who care to take the trouble exhibition flowers may be produced 
on the hardy mums by disbudding. As soon as buds set, pinch from each 
shoot or stem all but the topmost bud. The result will be fewer flowers, of 
course, but of much greater size. 
In the winter after blooms are all gone cut off the tops and cover plants 
with light covering of prairie hay or strawy manure. 
We offer the following varieties all of which have been very popular with 
our customers here at Cloverset. The prices quoted are for dormant plants 
in early spring. Later in the season they may be had growing in Cloverset 
containers at slightly higher prices. 
ALADDIN. A very double variety, large and of a rich red bronze color. 
Holds its full double shape into a full double flower. 
.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
BEATRICE. Immense clusters of large double flowers of a rich rosy red, 
borne on a strong, erect plant.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
BESSIE BROWN. A cute little bronze red button Mum that is very popular. 
About the size of a five cent piece it is very double and blooms in immense 
clusters.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
BRONZE KING. Large deep bronze opening to a shaggy flower of great size. 
.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
DAWN. A large well shaped double flower, creamy yellow in color, shading 
to white as it becomes fully developed.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
EVA. Immense clusters of small double flowers of a clear deep pink, grow¬ 
ing on semi-dwarf plants.Each 25 cents, Dozen $2.50. 
