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BRISTOL NURSERIES, INC., BRISTOL, CONN. 
PyS m Y Gold (Seedling No. 3—35 C.K.) 
Illustrated on first cover. A distinct dwarf Korean Pompon 
type producing quantities of miniature blossoms slightly over 1 
inch across. The color is a clear golden yellow remarkable for its 
brilliance and intensity. Commencing to flower in early Septem¬ 
ber, it is easily the most colorful early Chrysanthemum yet intro¬ 
duced. It retains its effectiveness right up until the season ends, 
and grouped in the rock-garden or hardy border, or used for 
edging, it will prove the delight of the autumn. Frequent water¬ 
ing during dry periods, with good cultivation, will assure a mul¬ 
titude of perfect flowers. 50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $2.50 for 6, 
$5 per doz. 
Double Korean Hybrids 
1937 Introductions 
THE MOOR. A most unusual color—amaranth-purple or port 
wine-red, intense and brilliant—fine where used in combina¬ 
tion with King Midas and other soft yellow kinds. Large, full, 
double flower, 3 inches across, with fine keeping qualities. 
Quite hardy. Height, 2 feet. October 1. 
KING MIDAS. Good traits—earliness, extreme freedom, and 
hardiness— are combined to an unusual degree in this fine 
variety. Producing quantities of full, double flowers from late 
September through October, it is the most pleasing and satis¬ 
factory double variety of its color. An effective soft yellow, 
occasionally tinted with bronze. Easy to grow and sure to over¬ 
winter. Height, 2Yi feet. Full flower September 25. 
EMBER. Medium-sized, double flowers of excellent form. The 
coral-orange and bronze shades are more luminous than is 
usual in the bronze varieties. Very hardy and desirable for late 
midseason. Height, 2Yi feet. October 20. 
Above varieties, 50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Double Korean Hybrids 
1936 Introductions 
ROMANY. A lovely flower between carmine and nopal-red, with 
bronze tone, enhanced by the gold petal reverse appearing in 
the center. Blooms fully double. Excellent as a cut-flower, re¬ 
maining in good condition at least three weeks with ordinary 
care. Height, 2Yz feet. In full flower October 5. 
INDIAN SUMMER. One of the hardiest of the late-flowering, 
double Chrysanthemums. A vivid, glowing orange flower, 3 
inches across, somewhat shaggy, but altogether attractive. 
Growth is distinct, erect, and sturdy, never requiring support 
of any kind. Height, 2 to 2 Yi feet. In full flower October 15. 
Above varieties, 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
Single Korean Hybrids 
1937 Introductions 
NANCY COPELAND. One of the hardiest and earliest, this lovely 
variety is sure to please. Large, single flowers, 3 to 3 Y inches 
across, of a beautiful spectrum-red. Very distinct. Height, 2 to 
2 x /2 feet. In full bloom late September. 
PINK LUSTRE. A distinct shade of orchid-(lselia)-pink. Single 
flowers, 3 to 3 Y inches across, with several rays of petals. Very 
free and sturdy-growing. Exceptionally hardy. Height, 2Y to 
3 feet. In full flower late September. 
AGNES SELKIRK CLARK. A profusion of single blossoms, 3 
inches across, which shade from bronzy pink and apricot to 
salmon. Height, 2 to 2Y feet. I ate September. 
Above 3 varieties, 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
Single Korean Hybrids 
APHRODITE. Soft pink, changing to ivory-white and delicate 
pink in the fully developed gerbera-like blossoms, 3 to 3Y inches 
across. Height, 2 feet; spread, 3 feet. October 5. 
APOLLO. Bronze-red and gold; remarkably free and showy. 
Fine under glass also. Height, 2Y feet. October JO. 
CERES. A lovely combination of old-gold, chamois-yellow and 
soft coppery bronze. Height, 2 to 2Y feet. October 10. 
COUNTRY GIRL. Soft glistening pink. Lusty vigorous growth. 
A background variety. Very hardy. Height, 4 feet. October 15. 
DAPHNE. An exquisite blending of daphne-pink with an under¬ 
lying sheen of lilac-rose. Height, 2Y feet. October 12. 
SINGLE KOREAN HYBRIDS, continued 
DAZIRA. Pure white when open. Very free and effective. 
Height, 2 feet. October 10. 
DIANA. C'hatenay-rose-pink, mingled with lilac-rose and soft 
salmon. Height, 2 feet. October 12. 
HEBE. Remarkably hardy and early, the delightfully fragrant 
silvery pink blossoms of this variety present a lively color mass 
in the fall garden. Enthusiastic reports from northern latitudes 
substantiate all our claims for this fine variety. Height, 2% 
feet. Late September. 
INNOCENCE. It seldom exceeds \Y feet in height, spreads 
about 2 feet, and is completely covered with flowers 2 Yi inches 
across, pure white on opening, changing to an attractive soft 
pink. October 5. 
LOUISE SCHLING. Glowing salmon-red. Remarkably free 
and fine in every respect. Height, 2 Yi feet. In full flower Octo¬ 
ber 5. 
MARS. Deep amaranth-red, changing to wine-red, overlaid with 
a velvety sheen. Height, 2Y feet. October 15. 
MERCURY. Salmon-red. Similar to Louise Schling, but not as 
robust. F r eight, 2 Yi feet. September 25. 
ORION. Brilliant canary-yellow which glitters in the autumn 
sunlight. Its lustrous quality commands attention among 
varieties of similar color. The flowers are single, 3 inches 
across. Excellent for cutting; fine under glass. Height, 2Y 
feet. October 5. 
SATURN. Brilliant sparkling orange and bronze, enhanced by a 
soft orange ring or halo surrounding the golden yellow center. 
A gorgeous autumn color effect. Delightfully fragrant. Height, 
2 Y 2 to 3 feet. October 5. 
VENUS. Easily the best early-flowering Korean variety in its 
color—lilac-pink (rhodanthe pink—Ridgway). Its wiry, 
branching stems carry a profusion of perfect flowers consider¬ 
ably in advance of the season. Pleasingly fragrant. Height, 2 
feet. September 20. 
VULCAN. Glowing carmine-red, shading to garnet-crimson, 
changing to an attractive bronze-crimson as the flower matures. 
Double row of ray-like petals with a conspicuous golden center. 
Pleasingly fragrant. Height, 2Yi feet. October 5. 
All above varieties, 25 cts. each, 65 cts. for 3, $2.50 per doz. 
AN ODDITY! 
THE URCHIN. A veritable “Raggedy Ann” among its more 
lovely sisters, its sharply serrated petals and odd, ball-shaped 
blossoms, semi-pompon in type, combined with a peculiar color 
blending of soft crushed strawberry and gold, present a whimsi¬ 
cal appearance. Height, 2 3^2 feet. October 10. 35 cts. each, 
90 cts. for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
Decorative or Double Chrysanthemums 
OTHER THAN KOREANS 
ALBERT MULLER. Soft apricot, shading to light pink. Good 
habit and form. Height, 2 feet. October 10. 
BARBARA CUMMING. (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1928.) Attractive 
full flower, over 3 inches across, clear yellow in color, shading 
to orange-bronze. Starts flowering in early August and con¬ 
tinues freely. Compact habit. Height, 2 feet. 
FRANCES WHITTLESEY. (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1931.) 
Stocky and dwarf, averaging 1 Yi feet in height. Rich bronze 
and garnet. September 25. 
GRANNY SCOVILL. (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1934.) Lovely 
flowers, fully 4 Yi inches across, and of nice fluffy form. The 
color, a warm coral-bronze, fairly glows under artificial light. 
Dwarf and branching. Height, 2 feet. October 10. 
JEAN CUMMING. (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1931.) Large 
flowers of purest white with the softest yellow and blush shad¬ 
ing at the center of the buds. Growth erect and wiry; height 
medium. Commences flowering about September 15. 
JEAN TREADWAY. (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1933.) The flower 
is fully 3 inches across. The color is a lovely sparkling pink 
with a dark rose-pink center, but when fully open it becomes a 
soft lilac-pink, shading to white. September 30. 
Above 6 varieties, 25 cts. each, 65 cts. for 3, $2.50 per doz. 
