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AMERICAN BULB COMPANY • CHICAGO AND NEW YORK 
Hardy Korean Chrysanthemums 
Here we offer a complete assortment of Korean Chrysanthemums, covering the 
flowering season from early to late fall. This class is a very worthy addition to the 
Hardy Chrysanthemums, and is now in great favor with the public. 
POPULAR RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
All from 2-inch Pots — Delivery Spring, 1939 
ASTRID. Astrid is a hybrid of the extremely hardy species. 
The single, Daisy-like flowers are three inches or more in 
diameter and are a lovely shade of shell pink warmed with 
old rose tints, with a bright yellow center; attractive light 
green foliage. 
Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
COUNTRY GIRL. The flowers are a lovely shade of glisten¬ 
ing pink with soft lilac tones, measuring 3V2 inches or more 
across. Grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. Very effective for 
border and excellent for cutting. 
Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
HEBE. Luminous pink assuming soft lavender-pink tones 
as the flower matures. A faint silvery halo surrounding the 
golden yellow center effects a lovely combination. The 
flowers are delightfully fragrant and are produced in quan¬ 
tities during late September and through October. Height 
2 Vi ft. Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
LOUISE SCHLING. Flowers are fully 3 inches across, with 
three or four rows of petals, fluffy and distinct in appear¬ 
ance. Glowing salmon-red in color, changing to a lovely 
soft bronze-salmon as the flower matures. 
Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
PINK LUSTRE. Beautiful orchid pink. 
Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
SPECIAL NOTE! We have an exceptionally fine collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums. Complete list ready 
February 15th, 1939. A copy will be mailed free. 
CALCEOLARIAS 
From 21/4-inch pots. Fall, 1939, delivery. Produced by a 
grower who is fully conversant with the "know-how" of 
producing plants that satisfy. 
PURE FLAME. Exactly as the name describes—a beautiful 
clear sparkling red. We cannot say too much in its favor. 
Per 100.$20.00 
SENSATION. This is the finest Hybrid Calceolaria ever 
developed. Its compact, even growth, small glossy foliage 
and its wide range of colors make it distinctly superior. 
Per 100 .$15.00 
GOLDEN BRONZE GROUP. A most unusual assortment of 
colors, including yellow, orange flame, apricot bronze and 
golden brown. Grown from cuttings. Per 100.$20.00 
THE ROYAL REDS. This is a marvelous assortment of 
brilliant glowing Reds grown from cuttings. The best Reds 
ever offered the trade. Per 100.$20.00 
Per 100 
Valentine Greeting (James). Orange, yellow and red. 
Very early .$12.00 
Easter Greeting (James). Good range of colors. 12.00 
Perfect Model Improved (James). Large flowers, fine 
colors . 10.00 
Goliath (James). Largest flowers, similar to Perfect 
Model . 10.00 
Feltham Glory. Rust and mahogany shades. 10.00 
MOTHER'S DAY VARIETIES GROWN FOR CUTTINGS 
Stewartii. Canary yellow.$18.00 
Pink Beauty. Strawberry color. 18.00 
Talisman. Talisman color. 18.00 
Golden Gem (Little Gem). Color of Stewartii. Flowers 
one-third their size. 18.00 
Rosackers Brilliant. Deep red. 18.00 
Perfection (James). A real boon to florists. All colors; 
very strong grower. 18.00 
Vermilion Supreme. Clear vermilion red. 20.00 
Perfection (James). All colors. A very strong grower. 18.00 
All plants are shipped in paper pots. All shipments made 
in white pine shipping cases. 
PRIMULAS — HARDY PRIMROSES 
One of the most beautiful flowering pot plants. Place in 
34 to 40 degree temperature and after start of growth in¬ 
crease to 45 to 50 degrees. Be 
time required, 4 weeks. 
Cashmeriana. Pleasing blue. 
Vulgaris. Pure yellow. 
Polyanthus Giant Yellow. 
Polyanthus Giant White. 
Polyanthus Giant Red. 
Cortusoides. Deep rose. 
Strong Forcing Clumps of all 
Per 10.$1.50 
sure and keep moist. Forcing 
Polyanthus Giant Hybrids. 
Variation of beautiful col¬ 
ors. 
Polyanthus Gold Lace. Ma¬ 
hogany brown edged yel¬ 
low. 
of the above— 
Per 100.$10.00 
VIOLETS 
Best if planted after late frosts in 34 to 38 degree tempera¬ 
ture. Forcing time required, 4 weeks. 
Princess of Wales. Rich deep purple. 
Frey's Fragrant. Rich purple. 
Rosina. Bright pink. 
Wellsiana. Variation from blue to white. 
Strong Selected Forcing Clumps of all of the above— 
Per 10.$1.50 Per 100.$10.00 
VIOLAS 
The most easily forced plants. Will force in 4 weeks. 
Purple Glory. Extra large rosy purple flowers. 
Wedgewood. Striking dark violet. 
W. H. Woodgate. Purple violet blue. 
Strong Forcing Clumps of all of the above varieties— 
Per 10.$2.00 Per 100.$15.00 
