Large Flowering Chrysanthemums 
Gold Medal Chrys. Coll. 
ROSE PERFECTION— (Bright Pink)—Flowers 
beautifully incurred, and perfectly formed. Petals 
are broad, forming a compact mass of lovely pink. 
20c ea. 
WHITTIER (Deep golden yellow)—The bright¬ 
est of the late yellows. Produces several flowers 
to the stalk. Vigorous. 19c each. 
ROSE GLORY (Pink)—Wonderful. 18c each. 
QUAKER MAID (White)— 21c each. 
GRANNY SCOVILLE (Excellent Coral bronze) 
—22c ea. 
CHRYSOLORA (Yellow)—The best yellow for 
early October. 17c ea., 3 for 4Bc. 
SPECIAL OFFER—The full collection of 6 
Gold Medal Chrysanthemums for 89c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS on this page are large 
flowering cut flower varieties like you see in 
the cut flower stores. To grow these for large 
flowers, let the plants grow with one to three 
stems, one bud to each stem, and keep the 
plants well fertilized. Are reasonably hardy if 
planted in a well drained position and given a 
covering during the winter. 
WHITE E N - 
CHANTRESS (Pure 
white) — Marvelous 
pure white variety. 
Enormous size; long 
stiff stems. Dark 
green foliage. Cut 
flower type. 18c ea., 
3 for 48c, doz. for 
^. 60 . 
GOLDEN MIS¬ 
TLETOE (Light yel¬ 
low) — Gigantic, 
round, smooth flow¬ 
ers are borne on 
good strong stems. 
They are canary yel¬ 
low of shining satin- 
like finish. 20c ea., 
3 for 62c, doz. for 
$1.80. 
Splendor 
Flowers 
Crimson Splendor 
CRIMSON SPLENDOR (Soft Crimson)-A 
charming crimson red, large flowering variety, 
which produces an abundance of exquisitely 
beautiful strong blossoms. 27c ea., 3 for 71c, 
doz. for $2.35.. 
Chrys. Golden Wave, 21c 
Chrys. Golden Mistletoe, 20c 
Chrys. Justrite, 19o 
\ JUSTRITE (Bright 
pink) — A magnifi¬ 
cent bright rose 
pink. Large double 
Gowers, well form¬ 
ed. Grows about four 
feet; foliage bright 
green. 19c ea., 3 for 
49c, doz. for $1.70. 
AMBASSADOR 
(White) ■—P u r e s t 
white flower, six 
Inches across. Height 
4% feet. Excellent. 
19c ea., 3 for 49c, 
doz. for $1.70. 
DETROIT NEWS 
—A lovely, large 
fluffy flower of rich 
coral bronze. Very 
choice. 21 c, 3 for 
56c. 
New Pink Astermum 24c 
A new variety of hardy Chrysanthemum, mak¬ 
ing an unusual large bushy growth. Produces 
lovely pink flowers in great profusion from mid¬ 
summer to frost. Excellent for rockeries or bor¬ 
ders. 24c ea., 3 for 70c, doz. for $2.35. 
Gladys Pearson 
GLADYS PEAR¬ 
SON —Beautiful in¬ 
curved variety. Up¬ 
per surface of petals 
is apricot, reverse 
buff. When placed 
under light shows 
bright orange. One 
of the best. 22c ea., 
3 for 59c, 6 for 
$ 1 . 11 . 
OCONTO (White) 
— An incurved flow¬ 
er of massive size, 
with strong stem and 
perfect foliage. Pure 
white. 19c ea., 3 for 
49c. 
Blue Ribbon Mum. Coll. 
PINK MISTLETOE (Light Pink)—Light pink 
flowers of ball type, retain their color long after 
cutting. 22c ea., 3 for 59c, doz. for $1.94. 
GOLDEN WAVE (Golden yellow)—One of the 
darkest yellows grown. Flowers large and grace¬ 
fully incurved. 18c ea., 3 for 48c. 
PINK DELIGHT (Rose pink)—Flowers lovely 
light pink; extensively used for commercial pur¬ 
poses. Incurved flowers. 21c ea., 3 for 56c. 
INDIANOLA (Light bronze)—Magnificent, 18c. 
OAKLEAF (Dark Bronze)—Wonderful. 19c ea. 
WHITE SURPRISE (White)—Pure white flow¬ 
ers, dark green foliage. A prize winner. 16c ea. 
GARNET KING —Magnificent dark red flowers, 
22c ea. 
SPECIAL OFFER—The full collection of 7 
Blue Ribbon Chrysanthemums for 99c. 
Chrys. Rose Perfection 
CHATTANOOGA 
(White)—Very pop¬ 
ular variety. Snow 
white in color, strong 
grower, splendid hab¬ 
it. Long stiff stems. 
Foliage dark green. 
18c ea., 3 for 48c, 
doz. for $1.60. 
Friendly 
Rival 
(Early yellow)—Ex¬ 
tensively used as a 
cut flower. Immense 
globular flowers, 
very full, smooth 
finish, shining gold 
in color. Abundant 
foliage. 21c ea., 3 
for 56c. 
GOLDEN HERALD (Bright 
yellow) — Deep yellow flowers 
silk-like finish. Easily grown. 
19c ea., 3 for 49c, doz. for 
$1.70. 
MRS. F. D. ROOSEVELT 
(Bright yellow)—Magnificent re¬ 
flexed variety used extensively as 
a cut flower. Large, 22c ea„ 3 
for 69c, doz. for $1.94. 
■1940 Chrysanthemum Cover Collection* 
(ILLUSTRATED IN COLORS ON BACK COLORED COVER) 
HILDA BERGEN —Fine bronze, 22c. ANGELO —Light pink, 19c. 
LUSTRE —Rich pink, 21c. HARVARD —Rich red, 26c. 
GOLD LODE —Deep yellow, 18c. GOLDEN QUEEN —Bronze yellow, 22c. 
GARNET KING —Dark red, 27c. NELLIE ROSS —Bright yellow, 23c. 
HONEY DEW —Light yellow, 18c. DISTINCTION —Bright pink, 21c. 
SMITH’S ENCHANTRESS. 17c. BETSY ROSS —Pure white, 20c. 
The full collection of 12 as shown in colors on back of colored cover. $1.38 
Any 6 of the Chrysanthemums above for 75c 
SUN GLOW (Bright yellow) — 
Rich golden bronze, mahogany 
tinged flowers, long stems. 
Large flower 18c ea., 3 for 48c, 
doz. for $1.60. 
ALADDIN (The Cut and Come 
Again Mum) — Beautiful rich 
golden bronze. Overlaid with ap¬ 
ricot and rose. 29c ea., 3 for 
76c, doz. for $2.54. 
lUlolrA lUllimC opportunity to Chrysanthemum societies, clubs, churches, and exhibitors to buy Chrysan- 
IVIaKU IVlQney uruwing IVIMIHs themum plants for resale purposes, or, for growing for selling flowers, we make the following amaz¬ 
ingly low prices. (This applies to all varieties offered in this catalog.) 18c vari^les: 10 $1^42; 25 ^r $3.38; $12.50 per 100. 18c to 20c varieties: 
10 for $1.58; 25 for $3.68; $13-50 per 100. 20c to 22c varieties : 10 for $1.76; 25 for $4.82; $14.98 per 100. 
Coll. 55-B—4 New e 4 QO 
Cushion ’Mums .. 
Hundreds of Flowers 
The First Year—An 
Amazing Display of 
Varied Coloring 
Pink Cushion, Bronze Cushion, 
White Cushion, Red Cushion. No 
plants have created more interest 
than Cushion Chrysanthemums. 
Dwarf and spreading, hardy, and 
produce more flowers than any other 
chrysanthemum. Single plants known 
to have 1500 flowers open at one 
time. 
Coll. Sl-B—Six g. 
Garden Dahlias oZC 
The modern Dahlia is increasing In 
popularity each year; producing im¬ 
mense flowers with large and broad 
petals. Strong growing and profuse 
blooming varieties in this collection 
stand out prominently for garden 
cut flowers. 
. 42-B—Four 
Decorative Ferns 
Of all the decorative plants that 
one can buy, the family of ferns is 
the most valuable to be had. Easy 
culture and rapid growing. Good for 
pot plants, rock gardens, fern dishes 
porch boxes and shady places. A 
marvelous bargain. 
Coll. 46-B—5 Beautiful CO* 
FLOWERING BEGONIAS 
A Grand 
House Plant Coll. 
The most beautiful and 
satisfactory flowers that 
we offer for house culture 
and bedding. Grow easily, 
making handsome, showy 
plants, bloom constantly. 
Pretty wax-like flowers 
and glossy bright colored 
leaves are always ad¬ 
mired. Thrive best in an 
evenly moist soil. 
Mrs. Nettie M. Shriver, Idaho. “Received plants yesterday in finest condition. Your plonts ore packed so carefully." 
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