6 THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 


A Banner Year 
In these trying days, is there anything that will give a better performance in horticulture than Hardy Chrysan- 
themums? With all facilities limited, and with culture so simple after our special preparation, extensive usage 
of Hardy Mums is profit insurance. Everybody is a prospect for them, from the casual passer-by to the 
professional horticulturist and florist. For display sales, they can’t be equalled. 

This year we combine the presentation of field grown and pot plants for easier selection. As always, all plants 
are of top quality, and, pass critical inspection before they are shipped to you. 


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POT PLANTS are a special matter. They do SELECTION is a tremendous task, with every 
not result from propagation started, then left phase of performance thoroughly considered. 
to its own designs. They are _ technically Out of the hundreds tried, the pot plant list 
handled through their entire growing period in represents the cream of the crop, and only 
our greenhouse. Consequently, the plants you 
receive are fully pot bound, symmetrically 
topped, and completely hardened off to pro- 
duce flowering plants of the best possible 
character in the fall. 
those that are on top of the market are in- 
cluded in the propagation schedule. This list 
is the one to have, with all element of risk 
removed for you as far as it is humanly pos- 
sible. 


A Buyer’s Bonus! 
We have a new giant double white Hardy Chrysanthemum that is utterly different than any of the whites on the 
market today and that fills a spot all its own in any assorted planting of Hardy Mums. Flowers are fully 
double, ruggedly shaggy, and a clean bright white.. Grows about 18 inches high, stems are sturdy, moreover, 
literally covered with flowers. It is yet unnamed, and definitely not for sale, being held for 1945 introduction 
when much will be said of it. So, it’s yours a year ahead, for five plants will be included free of charge on all 
orders for Hardy Mum pot plants totaling $25.00 or more. A sincere and tangible thank you, an advantage 
freely given! When it flowers for you, we will look forward to hearing what you think of it. 
