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MULDOON —(Introduced by us 1931). A purplish amaranth in color. Flow¬ 
ers somewhat of the pompon type; free flowering and good growth. Matures 
October 12. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. Height 2 feet. 
MURILLO —(Introduced by us 1925). This variety is not as early as some 
kinds, flowers October 12, but is of strong growth and very hardy. It is the best 
shade of pink among the early hardies. Height 2 feet. 
NATOMA —(Introduced by us 1934). A very fine bright pink, brighter than 
Eden. Decorative type and very productive. Blooms two and one-half inches in 
diameter; matures October 10th. Height of plant about two feet. 
OCTOBER GIRL —Flowers 2 inches in diameter, semi-double, pink when first 
opening, becoming shaded with lavender when fully opened which occurs October 
15. 
OLGA —(Introduced by us 1932). This early hardy begins showing color 
September 20, presenting an orange-bronze cast which changes as it develops to 
a medium shade of pink; slightly darker than Murillo. Height, 2 feet. Matures 
October 10. 
RED FLARE —(Introduced by us 1933). The first bright red garden variety. 
It is of the pompon type; about 2 inches in diameter, a little larger than the varie¬ 
ties belonging to the intermediate section. Height, 20 inches. Strong, upright 
growth. Matures October 15. 
ROSY GEM! —(Introduced by us 1932). Another bright pink or rose-colored 
hardy variety; similar to Ganna but of a slightly softer tone with less of the purple 
cast. Height, 2 feet. Shows color last of September. Fully developed Oct. 15. 
SARANAC —Bright yellow, darker than Wolverine and very free flowering; 
good stem and foliage. Height 18 inches; matures October 5. Produces 3 inch 
blooms. 
YELLOW GEM —This new Pompon is recommended for outdoor flowering, 
hence we have placed it among the garden varieties. Color bright yellow, is very 
free flowering. Height of plant 15 inches. Flowers 1*4 inches; matures Oct. 15th. 
Plants from 2 1 /4-inch pots: 20c each; any 3, 50c; any 6, 80c; any 12, $1.50* $10.00 per 
100 with the privilege of ordering 25 of one variety at hundred rate. 
FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
Standard Varieties 
To secure dwarf plants pinch the center as soon as they show active 
growth, repeating every two weeks. This insures dwarf plants of maximum 
width and abundance of bloom. Prompt attention to this detail insures 
success. 
The following varieties have been selected especially for planting in the 
rock garden. They grow only 16 to 18 inches in height and are very free 
flowering. 
GLORIETA —Color light pink, strong, upright growth and very productive. 
In full bloom October 10th. Plants 16 inches in height with flowers 2*4 inches in 
diameter. 
KUZUKA —Color bright pink with an anemone or quilled center of yellow. 
Dwarf, upright growth and free flowering. Attains 18 inches in height. Matures 
October 10th. Flowers 2Y\ inches in diameter. 
LILYAN —First opening light pink turning to white. Growth dwarf, attaining 
only 16 inches; very productive. Matures October 5th. Flowers 2^4 inches in 
diameter. 
MARISA —The single flowers have three rows of petals which are orange 
bronze with a golden center. Dwarf, spreading growth and exceptionally free 
flowering. Matures October 10th. Height of plant 16 inches; flowers 2f4 inches 
in diameter. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 20c each; any 3, 50c; any 6, 80c, 4 any 12, $1.50. $10.00 per 
100 with the privilege of ordering 25 of one variety at hundred rate. 
In addition to the foregoing, the following are well adapted for rock gardens: 
Amelia, Early Bronze, Flash Light, Natoma, Sunkist, Wolverine, Ganna, Sonoma, 
Zaza, Rodell, Bonnibel, Ethel, Gold Mine and Wee Dot. 
