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BRONZE KIDDER. A bright and pleasing bronze sport of the 
variety Mrs. H. E. Kidder. The inside of the petal a bright bronze . 
with slight shadings of Chinese-red, whil-e the reverse is an even 
shade of buff, making a desirable incurved early bronze of good sub¬ 
stance. Matures October 25th from buds selected August 25th. This 
sport was quickly picked up in preference to other bronze ’Mums on 
the market at that season. $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 
1 , 000 . 
KEYSTONE. A large incurved bronze maturing end of Octob- 
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er. The upper surface of the petals is brownish Chinese orange, 
reverse side buff. Flowers 8 inches in diameter, strong upright growth. 
Height 4 ft., select bud August 30th. 
DETROIT NEWS. A very popular bronze for late October and 
early November. Possessing wonderful substance and keeping qual¬ 
ities. Select bud August 3rd. Highly recommended for shading. 
INDIAN CHIEF. Deep reddish bronze with reverse golden buff, 
on the order of Detroit News. Reserve terminal bud September 5th 
and later. Matures November 5th to 10th. Strong grower. 
MRS. A. J. STAHELIN. An exceptionally fine Bronze maturing 
at a season when there are practically no other of its color. Texture 
of flower, color, stem and habits all of excellent quality. A decided 
and lively shade of bronze. Terminal bud. Matures November 15th. 
MARK TWAIN. Rich bronze with reverse of petals light yellow. 
Matures November 20th and later from buds selected September 20th. 
Easy grower. Height 5 feet. 
GLADYS PEARSON. Color light bronze, 
maturing for Thanksgiving. All around 
good commercial. Select bud September 
30th. 
OAK LEAF or DARK GLADYS PEAR¬ 
SON. A deep bronze of oak leaf shade, 
hence its name. Habit of growth and 
characteristics identical with its parent, 
Gladys Pearson. This variety is truly the 
most beautiful of the bronze Mums and 
we recommend planting it heavily for 
Thanksgiving when it is at its best. 
Gladys Pearson 
STANDARD LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES 
LISTED IN ORDER OF FLOWERING 
RED 
ENTON BEAUTY. Dark velvety crimson, flowering in late No¬ 
vember Very bright and showy for Thanksgiving use. Bud Octob¬ 
er 1st. 
