Chrysanthemums, the Fortunate Aftermath of the Season 
Garden Chrysanthemums 
The plants are hardy and come into bloom several weeks ahead of killing frost 
Novelty Korean Hybrids for 1937 
The Korean Hybrids are the greatest advance in Hardy Chrysan¬ 
themums in years. They bring in new colors, shades, and tints and 
an especially line type of the desirable single flowers. The plants are 
much hardier than the older varieties. The Koreans give you arm¬ 
loads of exquisite cut-flowers. 
AGNES SELKIRK CLARK. Single 3-inch flower of a lovely blend¬ 
ing of bronzy pink, apricot, and salmon—an exquisite touch of 
autumn color. Compact, graceful, free-flowering plant. 2 to 2)4 
feet. Late September. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
EMBER. Double flowers, 2)4 inches in diameter, of a combination 
of coral and orange shades, more easily described as a brilliant, 
glowing bronze which stands out among others of this color. The 
Howers are quite frost-resistant. A remarkably hardy and rugged 
Chrysanthemum. 2)4 feet. Mid-October. 80 cts. each; $8 per doz. 
KING MIDAS. Glorious double flowers, 4 inches in diameter, of a 
charming shade of soft yellow with the faintest bronze tints occur¬ 
ring occasionally. Branching plants, literally covered with flowers. 
The most free-blooming double Chrysanthemum we have seen. 
2) 4 feet. Late September. 80 cts. each; $8 per doz. 
NANCY COPELAND. Large single flowers, 3)4 Inches across, of 
clear spectrum red, covered with an opalescent sheen varying with 
the autumn light. A delightful flower. Strong, upright plant com¬ 
pletely covered with branching sprays of bloom. 2)4 feet. Late 
September. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
PINK LUSTRE. Flowers 3)4 inches across, of the single type but 
with several rays of petals. The color is a delightful shade of orchid- 
pink, quite distinct. Sturdy, extremely hardy plants, produce 
strong branching sprays in profusion. 3 feet. Late September. 
60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
THE MOOR. On e of those colors not found in the color charts. 
Probably best described as amaranth-purple or Port wine red. A 
glorious new Chrysanthemum color. The fully double flowers are 
3 inches in diameter, freely produced on a very hardy plant. 
Blooms have extra keeping qualities as cut-flowers. 2 feet. Late 
September. 80 cts. each; $8 per doz. 
All above from 3-in. pets 
Previous Korean Hybrids 
Beautiful single and double Koreans which have made this new 
strain so popular. 
Apollo. A sparkling combination of bronze, red, and gold suffused 
with glowing salmon. The single flowers, 2 inches across, are pro¬ 
duced in immense sprays. 2)4 feet. October 12. 
Aphrodite. Compact, billowy mounds completely covered with 3- to 
3) 4-inch single flowers of clean, soft pink which lightens some¬ 
what. October 5. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
Korean Chrysanthemum, Indian Summer 
Ceres. A lovely combination of old-gold, chamois-yellow, and soft 
coppery bronze. Handsome, sturdy plant producing single flowers 
in branching sprays. 2 to 2)4 feet. October 10. 
Daphne. An exquisite blending of daphne-pink, with an underlying 
sheen of lilac-rose. The single flowers, 3)4 inches in diameter, are 
especially frost-resistant. 2 to 2)4 feet. October 10. 
Diana. Chatenay-rose-pink, mingled with lilac-rose and soft salmon. 
The triple rays of petals give an appearance of fulness that is none 
the less dainty. 2 feet. October 12. 
Hebe. Lovely luminous pink which assumes soft lavender-pink as the 
flower matures. Single flowers average more than 3 inches across. 
2)4 feet. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
Indian Summer. Vivid, glowing orange, with luminous reflexes 
which immediately capture attention. The plants are 2)4 to 3 feet 
tall, and bloom with a candelabra-like effect which is unique. 
October 15. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
Innocence. So completely covered with flowers that the plant is 
obscured when in bloom. Flowers single, 2)4 inches across, pure 
white at opening, changing to soft pink. October 5. Pot-plants, 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Louise Schling. A single, with 4 rays of petals, giving the flower a 
graceful, fluffy appearance. The color is salmon-red, turning to 
bronze-salmon. Extremely free flowering, healthy and vigorous. 
2)4 to 3 feet. October 10. 
Mars. Deep amaranth-red, changing to wine-red, overlaid with a 
velvety sheen. 2 to 2)4 feet. October 15. 
Orion. Brilliant canary-yellow which fairly glitters in the autumn 
sunlight. The single flowers are 3 inches across and are excellent for 
cutting. 2)4 feet. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
Romany. Soft glowing red with golden reflexes on the incurved 
center petals. It is fully double, 3 inches in diameter, blooming on 
wiry, branching stems and as a cut-flower, lasts some three weeks 
in water. 2)4 feet. October 5. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
Saturn. A striking single flower of sparkling orange and bronze, 
enhanced by a soft orange ring surrounding the yellow center 
cushion—a glorious autumn-color combination. Delightful fra¬ 
grance. 2)4 feet. October 5. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; 
$4.50 per doz. 
Venus. Rhodanthe pink, of a lovely, deep, warm shade. Of the 
single type but with three or four rows of petals. Delightfully 
fragrant. 2)4 feet. Early October. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; 
$4.50 per doz. 
Vulcan. Glowing carmine-red, changing to crimson as the flower 
matures. 2)4 feet. 3-in. pot-plants, 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
3-in. pot-plants, unless noted, 40 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Cream of the Standard Sorts 
The following varieties are especially recommended on account of 
their distinctiveness in color and free-flowering properties. 
Alice Howell. A charming anemone-flowered variety of bright 
orange-yellow. It blooms early. 
Barbara Gumming. Large, semi-double flower of clear, bright 
yellow. August to October. Dwarf. 
Crimson Splendor. The deep garnet flowers are large, fully 4 inches 
in diameter. 2 feet. Late September. Pot-plants, 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Frances Whittlesey. Rich bronze and garnet flowers of medium 
size, produced profusely by stocky plants. 
Granny Scovill. Gorgeous flowers of warm coral-bronze, 5 inches 
across, and of nice flufiy form. Of low branching habit. 2 feet. 
October 10. Pot-plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Grenadier. Large, single flowers of bright crimson-red, with under¬ 
lying sheen of bronze. 3 feet. Early October. Pot-plants, 35 cts. 
each; $3.50 per doz. 
Jean Gumming. Large, pure white flowers blended with soft 
yellow and blush. Very early. 
Jean Treadway. The large flower on opening is sparkling pink, 
with dark rose center; later it changes to lilac-pink, shading to 
white. Bushy plants of medium height. September 30. Pot-plants, 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
October Girl. Semi-double flowers 2 inches across, bright rose-pink 
shading to lavender. Early. 
R. Marion Hatton. Small, double, brilliant canary-yellow flowers 
produced in early autumn with tremendous freedom. 
Ruth Gumming. Semi-double flowers of rich reddish bronze, with 
terra-cotta shading. Dwarf, compact habit. 
Ruth Hatton. A marvelous white variety tinged with ivory. Early; 
seldom damaged by frost. 
3-in. pot-plants, unless noted, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Chrysanthemum Maximum 
Alaska. Large, long-stemmed, white daisies. $3 per doz. 
Burbank’s Frilled. The large, white flowers are beautifully undu¬ 
lated and frilled. 2 feet. July-September. $6 per doz. 
King Edward. A large variety with glistening white blooms. 3 feet. 
July, August, October. $3 per doz. 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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