CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Hints on Growing Chrysanthemums 
The plants may be set out any time the ground can be worked, from early spring 
until the first of July. They prefer a sandy clay soil with a mixture of well- 
rotted manure. Chysanthemums are gross feeders. Do not allow more than four 
shoots to grow, and remove all lateral buds, leaving the main bud untouched. 
If the flower buds form in early summer or spring, remove them. This will not 
interfere with autumn blooms. The Pompon or Button varieties do not need 
disbudding. 
Famous Ostrich Plume Australian Giant Flower- 
Collection ing Collection 
ALADDIN 
Man O’ War 
THE SENSATIONAL NEW 
EVERBLOOMING HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM 
ALADDIN—This remarkable 
bronze variety commences 
to bloom even in small 
pots before it is safe to 
transplant outdoors; and 
after the roots have be¬ 
come established in their 
new home, the plant is 
never, thereafter without 
a liberal show of bloom; 
in general from June con¬ 
tinuously into November. 
Flowers are quite full and 
compact, 2 V 2 to 3 inches 
wide, the close center 
either deeper or lighter 
toned; the cutting stems 
good length. The body 
color is bronze-gold, capri¬ 
ciously stained apricot, 
light red and damask rose. 
25c each; 3 for 60c, post¬ 
paid. 
New Hardy Chrys¬ 
anthemum—Glory 
of Seven Oaks 
Perpetual Variety; Gorgeous 
Yellow Color; Wonderful 
Bloomer 
Earliest of all Hardy Chrysanthemums. Per¬ 
fectly hardy in the open ground. Flowers 
4 to 5 inches across on stems 2 to 3 feet. 
Flowers of the brightest golden yellow, double 
to the very center and of large size and borne 
in clusters of 3 to 6 on strong upright stems. 
25c each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
Grand Prize Collection 
The World’s Newest and Largest Exhibition 
Varieties 
AMBASSADOR—-This is a very large white 
Chrysanthemum. Flowers incurved, about 4 
inches across, and stay fresh and beautiful 
for a long time. 20c each, postpaid. 
GOLDEN GLORY—A monster yellow flower un¬ 
surpassed both in size and color. Very dwarf 
robust grower and one of the largest flowers 
in the collection. 25c each, postpaid. 
DISTINCTION—An enormous deep pink variety 
larger than any other pink grown. Every 
bud produces a perfect flower of deep pink 
color. 30c each, postpaid. 
MAN O’ WAR—Extremely large flowers which 
are often 9 inches across. Color is a rich 
bright crimson with gold tips and gold re¬ 
verse. Plant is a strong, healthy grower 
with foliage right up to the flower. 25c 
each, postpaid. 
GLADYS PEARSON—Finest exhibition golden 
bronze ever raised; color deepest glowing 
orange. This is a variety that has been 
grown 25 inches in circumference. Stem and 
foliage perfect. 25c each, postpaid. 
LUSTRE SUPREME—An odd colored flower of 
'argest size. Ground color white; petals 
are lined with a brilliant pink stripe. A 
beautiful grower, splendily adapted 
for large specimen plants. 25c each, postpaid. 
SPECI " > OFFER—The above set of 
Grr>; d Prize Varieties postpaid, 95c 
FAN TAN—A pure yellow, something 
very unusual in an Ostrich Plume 
sort. The golden yellow hairs are 
very pronounced. Each 30c. 
JITSU—One of the best of the Ostrich 
Plumes, each petal being rose pink 
in color, covered with silvery hairs. 
Each 25c. 
MIKADO—A combination of colors, 
salmon, rose, pink and bronze, all 
being blended together, making an 
extremely beautiful flower. Each 
30c. 
WHITE PLUME—Pure white Ostrich 
Plume, every petal covered with a 
fine feathery growth resembling an 
Ostrich Plume. Each 25c. 
The “Classiest” of the Fancy 
Chrysanthemums. A Reg¬ 
ular Flower with a Fine 
Feathery Growth on Each 
Petal. The Set of 4 New 
Varieties Postpaid, for 
Only ... 
L’AFRICANA—A monster crimson, unsur¬ 
passed in size and color; one of the 
largest. 20c each, postpaid. 
OLD ROSE—Clear lavender; it is abso¬ 
lutely identical with the White and Yel¬ 
low Turner as to size and growth. One 
of the largest of the Chrysanthemums. 
Each 20c, postpaid. 
SILVER SHEEN—One of the best white 
Chrysanthemums ever introduced. Makes 
a perfect ball of purest possible white. 
Each 20c, postpaid. 
SUN GOLD—Golden yellow sport of 
Louisa Pockett. The largest Chrysan¬ 
themum in cultivation. Each 25c, post¬ 
paid. 
The Set of Four Mammoth Varieties 
Postpaid, only.* 
$1^0 ALL POSTPAID 
HARDY VARIETIES 
New Hardy Garden Collection 
Early Hardy Outdoor Chysanthemums. The Glory of 
the Fall Garden. They Stand the Winters Most Any¬ 
where if Given Some Protection. 
ALICE HOWELL—Yellow, early and continuous bloom¬ 
er. 
AUTUMN BEAUTY—All shades of autumn color are 
found in the flowers of this variety. 
FIELD OF GOLD—Fiery orange, the same color 
throughout the flower. 
HARVEST HOME—One of the most unique colored 
varieties, being yellow overlaid with brilliant orange 
crimson. 
AUNT MARY—Brilliant carmine shaded with scarlet. 
MURILLO—Creamy white with rose pink shadings. 
MRS. H. HARRISON—A beautiful pink, very early 
and free flowering. 
RUTH CUMMINGS—Deep chestnut, shaded crimson, 
coming nto flower very early. 
WHITE DOTY—Free flowering early white. 
WINNETKA—Snow white in color, perfect in shape, 
very free. 
Any of the above varieties, 20c each. d* ^0 |“fv 
The set of ten kinds postpaid for 5 »OU 
only 
New Baby Pompon Chrysanthemums 
All American Collection of 
Chrysanthemums 
OCONTO—Comes into flower the early 
part of October. Pure white. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
INDIANOLO—-A wonderful variety 
bright golden bronze of the largest size. 
25c each, postpaid. 
GOLD LODE—A large yellow incurved 
variety free and easy growing. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
PINK TREASURE—A beautiful light pink 
incurved flower. 25c each, postpaid. 
ROYAL PURPLE—The nearest approach 
to a purple Chrysanthemum. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
PINK DELIGHT—Bright rose pink full 
double flowers at all times. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
The Entire Set of Six Postpaid OC 
for Only. . 
New Baby or Pompon 
Chrysanthemum 
CHRISTMAS GOLD—Bright yellow. Clear 
and desirable. 20c each. 
CLARET—The brightest and best of the 
red Pompons. 20c each. 
GOLDEN CLIMAX—Bright yellow. Ev¬ 
erybody’s favorite. 20c each. 
HILDA CANNING—Reddish brown ; an un¬ 
usual color. 20c each. 
MARGARET CLARK—Deep bright rose. 
Very pretty.25c each. 
MARIANO—Pure white. 20c each. 
The set of Six Postpaid, for QA. 
Only .WC 
Quantity Price 
for Garden Clubs 
Hardy Garden Chrysanthemums 
Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
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