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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Single Section 
Introductions for 1936 
CHALLENGER. Chestnut color with four rows of petals. Of exhibition size with large 
distinct yellow center. 
GOLDEN SEAL. Deep golden yellow. Flowers for Thanksgiving. The best of this color 
and date of flowering. C. S. A. Certificate. 
LADY ASTOR. A splendid bright crimson maturing for Thanksgiving and later. One 
of the best late singles. 
MASON’S BRONZE. Color burnt orange of great intensity. Splendid when grown to 
sprays; also large and conspicuous when disbudded. 
Plants from 2 34-inch pots: ^0.50 each; ^4.50 per ten; ^40.00 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
Introduction of 1935 
RADIANT. A promising new bright red of exceptional brilliancy. From University of 
Illinois. Diameter of flowers 3 inches. Matures November 5th to 10th. 
Plants from 2 34-inch pots: ^0.30 each; ^2.50 per ten; ^20.00 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
Standard Varieties 
CRIMSON CONQUEST. Crimson as the name implies. Most serviceable when grown 
to sprays. Strong grower. Diameter of flowers l^Yl inches. Blooms November 10th. 
GOLDEN GLEAM. Very striking in appearance. Yellow shading to orange. Originated 
at University of Illinois. Diameter of flowers lYi inches. Matures November 20th. 
GOLDEN MENSA. Doubtless the best single yellow for general purposes. Matures 
November 1st. 
GOLDEN ORIOLE. (Introduced by us, 1925). The earliest single yellow, maturing OctO' 
ber 10th. Flowers 23^2 inches in diameter. Color light yellow. A vigorous grower pro' 
ducing abundance of long'Stemmed, graceful sprays. Those desiring early singles should 
give this variety a trial. 
GRETCHEN PIPER. A very nice yellow of striking beauty due to its graceful appearance. 
Flowers 4 inches in diameter. Matures November 5th. 
IDA SKIFF. Color amberTronze; strong, upright growth. Best grown to sprays. Diameter 
of flowers 4 inches. Ready to cut November 5th. 
JEAN. (Introduced by us, 1926). A companion for the two foregoing. Pure white, lYl 
inches in diameter. Height medium. Matures November 1st. 
LAONA. (Introduced by us, 1926). A large single, 9 inches in diameter and a beautiful 
shade of rose'pink somewhat resembling the color of Mildred Presby. 4 feet high, 
terminal bud maturing November 5th. 
MABEL SEYMOUR. Pure white of large size. Diameter of flowers AYl inches. Robust 
in growth. Matures November 5th. 
MELBA. This variety is admirably adapted to pot culture either as a small dwarf plant or 
a large specimen, depending on the time of propagation and culture. The color is an 
orangc'bronze with a distinct circle of yellow at the base of the petals and surrounding 
the green disc. The flowers, when grown in sprays, are about 4 inches in diameter. 
MENSA. One of the largest single whites. Produces freely on long, stiff stems. Matures 
November 1st. 
