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OCTOBER FLOWERING 'MUMS 
Under this heading we have a number of garden Chrysanthe¬ 
mums which are at their best during the first two weeks of 
October. Later flowering varieties are of little use because they 
are usually damaged before coming into full bloom by either 
snow or frost. The colors of all these are sparkling and bright. 
All kinds offered are useful as cut flowers as well as for garden 
decoration. 
Argenteuillais Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Well shaped scarlet-bronzy flowers tipped with gold are produced in 
great quantities. Exceptionally hardy variety of medium height. 
Cajiph Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
For intensity of color, this variety cannot be equaled. The color is ox- 
blood-red, with a rich velvety sheen or glow so prominent that it stands 
out conspicuously among all other Chrysanthemums of this color. 
Cheerfulness Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Golden coppery button-like flowers in profusion which sparkle in the 
autumn sunlight. Well named. 
I, I, • U. • u. . Doz. $2.50 
Wonderfully bright semi-double scarlet blooms which combine well with 
autumn foliage. 
Granny Scovill Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
If you would ask us we would tell you that this at present is one of the 
garden ^mums. The full, well formed, fluffy flowers are fully 
41/2 inches across. The color is a glowing, clear, warm coral-bronze- in 
full bloom early October. Height 2 feet. 
H^vest Home Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Beautiful midseason flowering variety. Medium height and covered with 
large golden yellow flowers about 3 inches across. 
Jean Gumming Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Large flowers of purest white, with softest yellow and bluish shading 
at the center of the buds. Growth erect and wiry, height medium 
Exceptionol keeping qualities. 
Lavender Lady Each $0.50, Doz. $4.50 
This fragrant flower brings true lavender to the garden Chrysanthemums 
No trace of mauve, pink, or magenta appears under any light condi¬ 
tions. The silvery lavender flowers are 3 inches or more across and 
appear m perfect branching sprays. Unusually hardy. Height IVj feet 
In full flower October 8th. 
Louisa Schling Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
The flowers are of good size, fully three Inches across, with three or 
tour rows of petals, fluffy and distinct in appearance. Glowing salmon- 
coppery red in color, changing to a lovely soft bronze-salmon as the 
flower matures. It is remarkably free flowering. 
Mandarin Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Coral, salmon, copper, and bronzy gold blend to a delightful combina¬ 
tion. An iridescent glow changing with the degree of light, is so promi- 
nent that the color effect, never exactly the same, is lovely even after 
the flower matures. Perfectly formed double flowers, 21/2 inches across 
are carried profusely on erect, wiry stems. 
Harrison Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Medium height. Plant produces large clusters of fine, full double pink 
flowers with cream-pink center. Excellent pompon. 
Moonlight Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Large, pale blush, single variety excellent in the border and with other 
mums to lend contrast to the darker tones. 
' Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Ihe masses of blooms are a rich bronze with coppery glow Very early 
flowering and of medium height, noted for its hardiness as well as its 
brilliant colors. 
ri « lu „ Each $0.50, Doz. $4.50 
Delightful, jluffy, sulphur-yellow blossoms completely cover the plant 
Loosely double flowers, 21/2 inches across of excellent keeping quality’ 
The aroma is that of butternuts. Height 2 feet. In full flower Octo¬ 
ber otn. 
Provence Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Early and dwarf, very free-flowering sort. Pale pink flowers fading to 
white With yellow center. Excellent cut flower and hardy. 
Rapture ... Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Lovely, medium sized, double flowers combining a beautiful deep orange 
With a lively suffusion of bright carmine. ^ 
.• , . . ^0.25, Doz. $2.50 
In addition to exceptiona freedom in blooming, it is one of the earliest 
to flower, and certainly the brightest canary-yellow avialable, flowering 
from late September on. It is remarkably resistant to frost. ^ 
^ ri .u . . i . .. $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
r kli ^ truly defies accurate description. Fairly glowing in 
loH auturnn sunsh^^ne Glowing carmine-red, with fine bronze- 
A ® flowers of nice form are produced freely 
A fine garden and cut-flower variety. Height 21/2 ‘feet. ^ 
Cumming Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
1 ? seasons it has never failed to make a fine showing 
with terra-cotta shades aging to an even 
soft bronze tone and one that immediately attracts attention. 
4 . 4 Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Mauve-rose overcast soft coppery rose, with the sheen of a damask silk 
3erv^invp?v .""“tui-ing acquires silvery lilac and faint copper tones,' 
1 ^*^^ elusive and impossible to describe with accuracy. The 
^ inches across, double, nicely formed, and carried on 
Height IR ffeTt. ° Free-flow:rin°g" 
„ Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
t'.°wer stalks, never needing any support, 
nr m of pure white pompon flowers. Excellent for cutting 
or m the background of other varieties. ^ 
Shasta Daisy, Alaska (See page 18) 
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SEPTEMBER FLOWERING VARIETIES 
... ...... ...la yviiii u lew excepiions an new varieties. I hrough 
careful breeding and selecting, the time of flowering of these Chryson- 
themums has been advanced by fully a month over the older varieties 
They ore not only in advance in blooming time but also far ahead iri 
clearness and loveliness of color and are far more attractive in general. 
Masses of bloom from early September and throughout October 
XU. ui , Dach $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
Ihe tirst blooms appear late in July and early August, the color at first 
being an exquisite warm coppery bronze, with an overlay of orange- 
apricot shade which deepens in early autumn 
Algonquin Each $0.30, Doz. $3.50 
Showy clear ye low, double flowers 21/2 inches across. Dwarf, spreody 
habit. Height 1 Vi feet. In full flower September 10th 
a”® , A A Dach $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
As early as Glory of Seven Oaks and of practically the same habit, but 
the flowers are a clean, clear pale yellow. 
Early Bronze Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
(Edmund F. Black). A remarkably early flowering pompon in full glory 
in September. Splendid for garden or cutting. Usually free blooming 
Enchantress Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Serni-double rose of delicate, yet strong, clear coloring. Fine in garden 
and for cutting. 
Glory of Seven Oaks Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
yellow masses of bloom have made it a great favorite. 
Medium height and fine for a planting in front of taller varieties 
. Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Deep rose, white at base of petals. Medium-sized single. A fine early 
free-flowenng variety. Always does well. 
Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
A most unusual color in Chrysanthemums, resembling Breeder Tulip, 
Apricot. A light bronze overlaid with deep old rose. A charming color 
tor the garden as well as indoors. 
Gold Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
Noted especially for its early blooming. Commences in early September 
and carries through until late fall. Fully double, golden orange-yellow 
flowers produced in abundance. Good habit. Fine for cutting 
. Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Very large single white. Splendid for contrasting darker toned varieties. 
Pygmy Gold Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A distinct dwarf Korean Pompon type producing quantities of minio- 
ture blossoms slightly over 1 inch across. The color is a clear golden 
yellow remarkable for its brilliance and intensity. Commencing to flower 
in early September, it is easily the most colorful early Chrysanthemum. 
Redskin Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Large single deep orange-scarlet shading to coppery rose with age. Ex¬ 
ceedingly clear m color. 
Seminole Each $0.30, Doz. $3.50 
tem'ber ) Qj.j^' 9 onquin but a nice cream-white. Height 1 1,4 feet. Sep- 
Sunbright Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Single pure yellow flowers which sparkle with life in sunlight. One of 
the best new sorts. 
The Torch Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
very bright orange-scarlet with golden reverse. The semi-double flowers 
are very clear and brilliant. 
L'nique Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Deep carmine-rose. Of unique semi-double form. Most attractive as a 
cut flower and brilliant In the garden. 
. Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Deep crimson-maroon with a beautiful golden reverse. Dignified rich 
coloring. One of the best dark colored new sorts. 
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