OTHER FINE BRISTOL ’MUMS proven favorites, old and new! 



“MILKY WAY’’— NEW HYBRID 
From the Species ‘‘Nipponicum” 
Another first by Bristol in 1940. Distinct in 
its intense milky whiteness—valuable be- 
cause it is fully hardy and early flowering. 
The informal semi-double blossoms 
more frost resistant than any other 
white variety! Large branching sprays, 
lovely dark green foliage right to the base. 
Opening flowers soft yellow. Late September. 
This new and different quality is appealing to 
those who like white. 21% ft. 
Price, 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per dozen 
40 cts. each 

**Santa Claus’’*— NEW AND 
WORTHY 
Not a real Cushion but grows in a broad 
mound bearing many rich red blooms. 
Flowers, large, 24 inches across, almost 
double. Very showy. Plant better in 
second year. October 5. Height, 2 ft. 
Price, 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00 
40 cts. each 
SEED OFFER 
SINGLE KOREAN HYBRID SEEDS. 
Finest colors. Not less than 100 seeds per 
pkt., 50 cts. 
DOUBLE KOREAN HYBRID SEEDS. 
Finest colors. Not less than 75 seeds per 
pkt., 50 cts. 
SPECIAL OFFER, 5 Pkts. for $2.00 
Hardy Chrysanthemums 
How to Grow Them 
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LARGE DOUBLE ’MUMS 
CYDONIA. Well named. It has the rich 
orange-red color of Quince with bronze 
overcast. Fine sprays. Surely does catch 
the eye! October 5. Height, 2 ft. 
EMBER (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1936). 
Luminous coral bronze. Fine plant. Very 
double. Height, 21% ft. Oct. 18. 
INDIAN SUMMER (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 
1936). Informal, glowing bronze. A fine, 
almost frost proof, late *mum. Beautiful cut 
flower. Oct. 15. Height, 21% ft. 
RAPTURE. Lovely combination of deep, 
glowing orange and carmine—a_ glorious 
blend! October 10. Height, 2 ft. 
ROBERTA COPELAND (Bristol Nurseries, 
Inc., 1939). Earliest red decorative, rasp- 
berry-rose tones. Fine September cut flower. 
Dwarf, spready habit. September 20. 
Height, 11% ft. 
SYMPHONY (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1938). 
Indescribable blend of mauve, coppery pink 
and soft lavender. You just have to see this 
to appreciate it. October 10. Height, 21% ft. 
THE CHIEF. Striking color combination. 
Gleaming crimson blossoms vividly tipped 
with gold. Rich and showy. Late October. 
2% ft. 40 cts. each, $1.10 for 3, $4 for 12. 
All Above Varieties Except The Chief, 85 cts. for 3; 12 for $3; 30 cts. each 
FAVORITE SINGLE "MUMS 
AGNES SELKIRK CLARK (Bristol Nurs- 
eries, Inc., 1937). Glowing apricot pink. 
Late Sept. Heght, 2-21 ft. 
ASTRID. Iron-clad arcticum hybrid. Large, 
soft rose-pink, salmon shaded flowers. Rich 
glossy foliage. Oct. 5. Height, 11% ft. 
GOOD MORNING (New). Creamy yellow 
form of Astrid, but more profuse. This 
latest variety grows on a person as it 
reaches full flower. Oct. 5. Height, 11% ft. 
CRIMSON SPLENDOR (Bristol Nurseries, 
Inc., 1933). Somewhat ruffled informal 
flowers, rich crimson. Always dependable. 
Oct. 5. Height, 21% ft. 
ORION (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1935). Most 
brilliant single yellow. Not hardy or too 
vigorous, but worth added care. Fine cut 
flower. Oct. 5. Height, 2 ft. 
MARS (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1934). Deep 
amaranth-red. Fine, hardy plant. Oct. 15. 
Height, 214-3 ft. 
SALADIN (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1938). 
Rich oriental red and coral bronze. Showy 
semi-double. Liberal flowering from mid- 
October on. Height, 21% ft. 
SATURN (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1936). 
Sparkling orange. Brilliant and remarkably 
free. October 8. Height, 21% ft. 
PINK LUSTRE. Orchid (Laelia)-pink—a 
beautiful shade. Semi-double flower 3-314 
inches across. Free and sturdy. Height, 214 
to 3 feet. Late September. 
All Above Varieties, 3 for 85 cts.; 12 for 
$3.00; each, 30 cts. 
POMPONS 
ERMALINDA. Lovely old rose. Fine for cut- 
flower purpose. A favorite. Oct. 15. Height, 
1% ft. 
ETHEL. Rich red in color; very neat in 
growth. Mid-October. Height, 114 ft. 
JEWEL. Nice soft pink. Blossoms are perfect 
in form. Not too hardy but well worth 
growing. Mid-October. Height, 114 ft. 
JUDITH ANDERSON (Bristol Nurseries, 
Inc., 1936). Without question the best pure 
yellow button pompon from October 10th 
on. Shapely plants just covered with bloom. 
Height, 114 ft. 
POMPONETTE (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 
1940). Remarkable both for its early- 
flowering quality and for the magnificent, 
rich, marigold-like blossoms. Bronze to 
primrose yellow. Dwarf plant that flowers 
freely from mid-September on. Requires 
careful protection. 
TREASURE TROVE. New, fine, upright- 
growing, yellow pompon excellent for cut- 
ting. Originated in cold New Hampshire. 
October 5. Height, 21% ft. 3 for $1.10, 12 
for $4.00, each, 40 cts. 
WHITE GULL. Free-flowering, clean white. 
Nicely rounded mound-like plants. Oct. 8. 
Height, 11% ft. 
All Above Except Treasure Trove, 3 for 
85 cts.; 12 for $3.00; each, 30 cts. 
Additional Varieties Available at 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
ACACIA (Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1940). 
Early single yellow. 
ALICE HOWELL. Single orange, bronze. 
APHRODITE. Single ivory white. 
COUNTRY GIRL. Late single pink. 
DAYBREAK. Double shell pink. 
DIANA. Semi-double rose. 
EDGAR GUEST. Bronze-red pompon. 
FRANCES WHITTLESEY. Double garnet- 
crimson. 
INNOCENCE. Single white. 
LILLIAN DOTY. Pink pompon. 
MERCURY. Coppery-red single. 
ROMANY. Double carmine red. 
SPOON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Charming new type blossoms—quilled, with 
spoon-like petal tips—rather late-flowering 
for New England. Popular from New York 
south. 
ehh tena Large semi-double, lavender 
pink. 
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WHITE SPOON. White, creamy center. 
YELLOW SPOON. Brilliant, clear yellow. 
All Above, 3 for 85 cts.; 12 for $3.00 
each, 30 cts. 
NORTHLAND DAISIES 
KRISTINA. Large, single, rose-pink. 
SIEGFRIED. Rich yellow. 
VIKING. Burnt-orange. 
All Above, 3 for 85 cts.; 12 for $3.00 
each, 30 cts. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIES 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
pink. 
C. Arcticum. Arctic Daisy. White tinted 
pink. Late Sept. 
C. Cinerariaefolium. White. June, July. 
C. Coreanum. White tinted pink. Oct. 
All Above, 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00 
each, 40 cts. 
rubellum. Early 
