Murillo (ASTER) Alice Howell 
CHRYSANTHEMUM — Hardy Garden 
Varieties 
The vivid and varicolored blossoms of the Chry¬ 
santhemum grace our gardens from early September 
until frost. They are the last flower to succumb to frost, 
and belong in every garden. Excellent as cut flowers. 
CULTURE. The soil should be dug deeply and liberally 
enriched with manure before planting if best results are to be 
obtained. Plant in the spring or fall about 18 inches apart. After 
flowering, cut the plants back close to the ground and place a 
mulch of cinders around the crown of each plant or cover with 
clean straw. For best results they should be lifted and divided 
every second year. 
ALLADIN 
This interesting variety shows its first scattering blooms late 
in July or early August but does not reach full bloom until late 
in September. The color is a warm coppery bronze with an 
orange-apricot overlay which deepens as the season progresses. 
ALICE HOWELL 
18 inches. A beautiful shade of orange-yellow. An early, free 
flowering, single variety of great value. Full bloom about 
October 5. 
AMELIA 
Also known as Pink Cushion and Azaleamum. One of the 
most popular varieties. Dwarf compact plants producing literally 
hundreds of blossoms, that completely smother the plant during 
September. Color an attractive bright pink. 
EARLY BRONZE 
18 inches. Orange-bronze, pompom type reaching full bloom 
in late September. Very effective in the garden and as a cut 
flower. 
FRANCIS WHITTLESEY 
18 inches. Color rich bronze and garnet, a decided improve¬ 
ment in this particular color. Mature about October 15. 
JEAN CUMMINGS 
18 inches. Large flowers of purest white with softest yellow 
and bluish shading at the center of the bud. Reaches full bloom 
about October 1. 
LITTLE BOB 
18 inches. Dark bronze, button type. Matures about October 1. 
MURILLO 
18 inches. A good shade of pink. Matures about October 12. 
OCTOBER DAWN 
18 inches. Lovely shade of soft pink, entirely free from con¬ 
trasting tints. Commences to flower about October 5. 
OCTOBER GOLD 
18 inches. Large flowers opening a coppery-orange color 
changing to golden-yellow. 
R. MARIAN HATTAN 
The brightest canary-yellow and one of the earliest to flower. 
Produces an abundance of bloom from late September until frost. 
(ASTER) Early Bronze (ASTER) 
VIVID 
Rosy crimson or amaranth, extremely vigorous and free 
flowering. Mature about October 1. 
WHITE DOTY 
Tall upright growing plants producing large buds of pure 
white pompom type flowers. 
YELLOW NORMANDI 
18 inches. Yellowish-bronze sport of Normandi. An excellent 
variety that matures about September 10. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIES 
* Chrysanthemum arcticum. 
ARCTIC CHRYSANTHEMUM or ARCTIC DAISY 
An attractive variety for the rock garden. Very hardy, low 
growing, making a clump of dark green foliage and producing 
multitudes of pure white flowers 2 to 2 1 , / 2 inches in diameter 
from September until frost. 
Chrysanthemum uliginosum (Pyrethrum uliginosum) 
GIANT DAISY 
3 to 4 feet. Formerly called Pyrethrum uliginosum. Pure 
white, daisy-like blossoms from June to September. A valuable, 
medium tall plant for the perennial border which also makes a 
delightful cut flower. 
Chrysanthemum maximum 
SHASTA DAISY 
Profuse flowering member of the Chrysanthemum family that 
blossoms all summer. An old favorite that has been greatly 
improved by the hybridist. Flowers are borne on long stems 
making them invaluable as a cut flower. 
CULTURE. A deep rich soil in a sunny position will grow 
them to perfection. Plant in masses by themselves or in the mixed 
border. Lift and divide every second year for best results. Plant 
in spring or fall 12 inches apart. 
ALASKA 
2 to 2 V 2 feet. One of the most popular varieties. Large pure 
white flowers, on excellent stems. June and July. 
THE NEW KOREAN HYBRIDS 
These new creations are especially fine in color, 
hardy and easily grown. The flowers are single and 
produced in great profusion. 
APOLLO 
Reddish-bronze flowers 2 inches across produced in great 
profusion. Mature October 10. 
CERES 
A lovely combination of color in pastel shades of old gold, 
chamois-yellow, and soft coppery-bronze. A beautiful bit of color 
for the fall garden. 
DAPHNE 
24 inches. Delicate orange-pink, large flowers 3!/2 inches in 
diameter. Matures October 12. 
MARS 
21/2 feet. Dark red overlaid with a velvety sheen. A distinct 
and striking color effect. 
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