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MRS. PHIL PAGE. With us this new variety reaches full beauty in October 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. Flowers somewhat 
of the pompon type; free flowering and good growth. Matures October 12. Flowers 2 
inches in diameter. Height 2 feet. See color plate page 28. 
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. O ne of the earliest and best cream whites. Flowers September 10. Height, 
lj/2 feet. 
OCTOBER GIRL. Flowers 2 inches in diameter, semi'double, pink when first opening, 
becoming shaded with lavender when fully opened which occurs October 15. 
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. 
RED FLARE. The first bright red garden variety. It is of the pompon type; about 2 inches 
in diameter, a little larger than the varieties belonging to the intermediate section. Height, 
20 inches. Strong, upright growth. Matures October 15. 
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. See color plate page 24. 
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, 
l|/2 feet. 
RUTH HATTON. A free flowering white with dwarf branching habit. On first open¬ 
ing it shows a lemon center with eventually fades to a pure white. In perfection about 
October 20th. 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 3J/2 inches in diameter. Will be very 
useful in early autumn. Height lj/2 feet. 
SONOMA. (Introduced by us, 1931). A bronze with golden reverse and gold tipped 
petals. A profuse bloomer, coming into color October 1st. Flowers 2j/2 inches in 
diameter. Height V/i feet. See color plate, page 28. 
TASIVA. (Introduced by us, 1928). Very free flowering white. Matures October 1st. 
Height 2 feet. In wealth of bloom this variety is surpassed by none in this section. 
WINNETKA. (Introduced by us, 1914). Pure white. Very free flowering. Flowers 
September 20th. Height lj/2 feet. 
WOLVERINE. (Introduced by us, 1923). A seedling from Normandie. A beautiful color 
and very desirable where early flowers are required. Matures August 30th. 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 15 inches. Flowers Ij/^ inches; mature October 15th. 
YELLOW NORMANDIE. A bronze-yellow sport from Normandie. A beautiful color and 
very desirable where early flowers are required. Flowers September 10th. Height lj/2 feet. 
ZAZA. (Introduced by us, 1931). Yellow with orange at the base of the petals; of dwarf 
habit. Shows color October 1st. Flowers 2j/2 inches in diameter. Height 2 feet. 
For the benefit of those interested in the small flowering or Button type of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums for this purpose we recommend the following. They are all free flowering and dwarf, 
coming into flower in this locality before severe frosts. Of the small or Baby Pompons are 
such as Bonnibel, Ethel, Margot and Padoka (see page 17). Of the larger or Intermediate 
Pompons, Irene, Jewell, Leilah and Rodell are among the best (see page 20). Benoit, 
described among the pot varieties (page 35), is also exceedingly fine for this purpose. 
Plants from 2 14-inch pots: ^0.15 each; ^1.00 per ten; $7.50 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
