Catkins Nurseries, ^ J \ d idlothian, Virginia 
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Hardy Garden Varieties 
The following varieties of these well 
known plants have been selected for their 
hardiness as well as for their beautiful 
colors. There are no plants grown in our 
gardens that are so lovely late in summer 
or early in autumn. 
ALADDIN AZALEAMUM (The Perpetual 
Flowering Chrysanthemum). The color at 
first being an exquisite warm coppery 
bronze, with an overlay of orange-apricot 
which deepens in early autumn. 
AMELIA (Azaleamum) (Pink Cushion). 
The dwarfest of ’mums, not over 10 inches 
high. Completely covered with pink blos¬ 
soms so that the plant resembles an Azalea. 
20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
BRONZE MOLLY. A fine yellow button. 
CHRISTMAS GOLD. Bright golden yel¬ 
low. Dec. 
CHRYSOLAR. Large showy pure yellow. 
Sept. 
HARVARD. Late red. 
OLD ROSE. Pleasing rose pink. October. 
PINK BUCKINGHAM. Clear pink pom¬ 
pon. 
MARION HATTON. P. Pompon type. 
Bright yellow. Very early, beginning in 
September. 
RUTH CUMMING. Very fine outdoor 
Chrysanthemum of a rich bronze terracotta 
in color. 
SMITH’S ENCHANTRESS. Pink. Octo¬ 
ber. 
YELLOW ANEMONE. October. 
COREANUM (Korean Chrysanthemum). A re¬ 
markable new perennial from Korea of ironclad 
hardiness. White flowers with golden center. 
Flowers often turn to a light pink; 2 to 4 feet high, 
in bloom from October to December. 
Chrysanthemum, Korean Hybrids 
New, hardy Hybrids which add new colors 
to the garden and make it possible to grow 
Chrysanthemums in sections where they would 
otherwise be winter killed. 
APOLLO. A sparkling combination of bronze, 
red, and gold, suffused with salmon. The flow¬ 
ers are produced in sprays with single flowers 
two inches across. Height 2)4 ft. Blooms from 
early October until frost. 
CERES. suffusion of old-gold, chamois 
yellow and soft coppery bronze. Attractive 
single flowers, produced in sprays. This is a 
very attractive, sturdy plant. 2 to 2)4 ft. Octo¬ 
ber. 
DAPHNE. A beautiful daphne-pink, with a 
lilac rose sheen, and prominent golden stamens 
in the center of the single flowers, 3)4 inches 
in diameter. Frost resistant. 2 to 2)4 ft. 
October. 
MARS. The nearly single flowers are deep 
amaranth-red, changing to wine-red, overlaid 
with a velvety sheen, making a very distinct, 
striking effect in the garden. 2 to 2)4 ft. Octo¬ 
ber. 
Korean Hybrids —25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
*CONVALLARIA : Lily-of-the-Valley 
MAJALIS. This popular and fragrant subject re¬ 
pays for being well treated. Grand for massing near 
shrubs or along shaded borders. 75c. doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
COREOPSIS : Tickseed 
LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. One of the most 
popular hardy plants. The flowers are a rich golden- 
yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; 
blooms the entire summer and autumn. 
*ROSEA. Rose colored small flowers on wiry stems 
one foot tall. Forms a dense mat. Excellent ground 
cover in dry situations. 
*COWSLIP—See Primula 
DELPHINIUM : Larkspur 
Stately and handsome summer flowering, herbace¬ 
ous perennials of unsurpassable beauty for the 
border. Few plants lend a greater attraction to the 
border in early summer than bold masses of the 
many lovely colors when in flower. 
BELLADONNA. Blooming from the end of June 
until cut down by hard frost. The clear turquoise- 
blue of its flowers is not equalled. 
BELLAMOSUM. This is a dark blue form of the 
popular light blue Belladonna, but with intensely 
rich, deep blue flowers. 
CHINENSE. A very pretty variety, with fine, 
feathery foliage and intense gentian-blue flowers in 
open panicles. 
DIANTHUS : Pinks 
Old-time flowers cherished and grown in every 
little garden. They are all of easy culture and very 
hardy, living on from year to year. May 1 be used in 
the rock garden, rock walls, or as edgings to walks 
or flower beds. Without their spicy fragrance or 
rich coloring, no garden would be complete. 
Price of Perennials: 15c each; $1.50 dozen, except where noted. 
