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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
EXHIBITION SECTION 
This section comprises varieties which are considered best 
for those who desire flowers of exceptionally large size 
which depends altogether upon the culture given. 
Introductions for 1937 
HUGH MITCHELL. Deep velvety crimson with gold at the 
tips, very contrasting in color, makes a wide bloom of 
extraordinary size. Very solid and of great depth. Early 
August bud. 
MRS. A. HOLDEN. A glowing crimson scarlet with a slight golden reverse. Very 
large, well formed blooms of good substance. Early August bud. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: $1.50 each; $12.50 per ten. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten rate. 
Introductions of 1936 
CONSPICUOUS. Delicate pink in color, similar to that displayed in early sweet cher¬ 
ries. Color more pronounced from late buds. Diameter of flowers 8 inches. Plants 
4 feet in height. Select bud August 25th to 30th. In perfection October 25th. Stem 
rigid, may be displayed without stakes. 
HENRY E. TRUMAN. Of English origin, exceedingly large bloom of very pure white. 
Strong, healthy stem and foliage. The original description claims the bloom is 10 
inches each way. Select bud after August 5th. 
ORIENTAL PRINCESS. Very full, double flower; petals rather narrow, the upper sur¬ 
face of which is purple or plum color, similar to La France. The semi-incurved form 
displays a wonderful contrast with the reverse side which is nearly white. The 
rigid stem does not require staking. Diameter of flowers 8 inches. Plants 5 feet 
in height. Select bud September 1st. Matures October 25th. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: $1.00 each; $8.00 per ten. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten rate. 
Introductions of 1935 
CONQUEST. An exhibition variety of very regularly incurved form; color reddish 
bronze with orange reverse somewhat similar to Glenview. Strong growth; ma¬ 
tures October 25th. Stem and foliage good. Blooms 7i/2 inches in diameter. Se¬ 
lect bud September 1st. 
DAVID B. OLIVER. Bright orange, long petals with extreme tips toothed and twsited 
in every direction, exceedingly irregular in arrangement. Dwarf, upright growth 
with stem of sufficient strength to hold the bloom upright without artificial support. 
Foliage close to the bloom. Reserve bud August 25th to secure best blooms Octo¬ 
ber 25th. Height 4 feet; diameter of blooms 10 inches. 
WHITE NERISSA. This sport, like the original and the bronze sport, is of special in¬ 
terest to those desiring large incurved exhibition blooms. Identical with Nerissa 
except color. Select bud September 10th. 
Plants from 2V2-inch pots: $0.75 each; $6.00 per ten. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten rate. 
Standard Varieties 
CARRIE BEINECKE. Disseminated as an improved Majestic which would indicate the 
color was a golden bronze. Select bud after August 20th. 
DORALDINA. (Introduced by us 1931). A bright rose-pink of a decided incurved 
form. Large dark green foliage with strong, upright stem. Diameter of flower 7 
inches. Select bud August 20th. Height of plant 4 feet, and matures about Octo¬ 
ber 27th. 
EDWIN M. BYRNES. A remarkable shade of scarlet-crimson which illuminates under 
artificial light. Select bud about August 20th. 
ELBERON. (Introduced by us 1913). Bright pink of finest incurved form. Beautiful 
foliage and good stem. Easy to manage. Semi-dwarf. Date of bud August 30th. 
Flowers 8 inches in diameter mature November 1st. 
