spoil the display. 
There are Chrysanthemums of many types, from the 
Cushion mums for low mounds of color in borders and 
Chrysanthemums 
Hardy Chrysanthemums are among the most de- 
pendable flowers in the autumn garden, providing 
glorious color and spicy fragrance from early Septem- 
ber (August with some varieties) until heavy frosts 

Large Double-Flowered Varieties (Decorative) 
Autumntide. The early blooms of this out- 
standing double Chrysanthemum vary 
from rich burnt-orange to a pleasing shade 
of vermilion, and as the season advances 
gradually change to apricot blended with 
coral, with a golden undertone. Blooms 
from mid-September throughout the sea- 
son. 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.60; $6 per doz. 
Avalanche. Large, well-formed, double 
white flowers in great quantities. A beau- 
tiful white Chrysanthemum. 2% to 3 ft. 
Late September. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Betty. See color illustration, page 28. 
Calendula. Beautiful deep chrome-yellow 
with metallic sheen, 3 inches in diameter. 
Deep green foliage. 114 to 2 ft. Mid- 
September to November. 75 cts. each; 3 for 
$2; $7.50 per doz. 
Chippewa. Semi-double to double, aster- 
like flowers, 3 inches across, of aster- 
purple. Plant bushy, with many stems. 
Very showy and good for cutting. 2 ft. 
September on. 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.60; 
$6 per doz. 
Egg-Shell. A distinct egg-shell shade, 
slightly deeper at the center. Decorative 
Owers measuring 314 inches across; ex- 
cellent for cutting, as it has long-lasting 
qualities. Strong wiry stems about 3 feet 
tall. Blooms in late September and early 
October. 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.60; $6 per 
doz. 
Eugene A. Wander. See color illustration, 
page 29. 
Gold Treasure. This deep golden yellow 
mum Is a natural for cut-flowers. Its 
blooms are large and bright, full double, 
24% inches across, on tall, long-stemmed 
plants 2 feet high. Early October. 55 cts. 
each; 3 for $1.35; $5 per doz. 
Goldilocks. One of the most beautiful yel- 
low Chrysanthemums we have seen. The 
ball-shaped, well-formed flowers are 2% 
inches or more in diameter, brilliant 
canary-yellow. Good habit of growth with 
long stems, which makes it ideal as a cut- 
flower. Healthy, clean foliage. 1144 to 2 
hte Early September on. Be sure to in- 
clude it in your order. 75 cts. each; 3 for 
$2; $7.50 per doz. 
Granny Scovill. 
page 29. 
Harbinger. See color illustration, page 28. 
King Midas. Large double blooms 4 inches 
across, of a charming shade of soft yellow, 
occasionally touched with bronze. Strong 
free-blooming plants. 2 and 3 ft. Late 
September. 
Lavender Lady. See color illustration on 
page 29. 
Lola. Large double flowers of glittering 
gold. Very attractive. 55 cts. each; 3 for 
$1.35; $5 per doz. 
M. J. Costello. Nearly fully double, 2 
inches across; golden yellow at margins, 
reddish gold at center. Stiff, upright stems. 
2 ft. Early September to late November. 
60 cts. each; 3 for $1.60; $6 per doz. 
Mme. Chiang Kai-shek. See color illustra- 
tion, page 28. 
Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont HII. Ste color 
illustration, page 29. 
See color illustration, 

Mrs. Sam P. Rotan. Large, double, bril- 
liant golden yellow shaded orange. Flowers 
resist light frost. 3 ft. Early October. 
My Lady. Large, double flowers of an un- 
usual shade of orange-yellow. 2 to 3 ft. 
Mid-September. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.20. 
Pale Moon. Fluffy sulphur-yellow blooms 
cover the plant. An exquisite loosely 
double variety. 2 ft. Late September. 
Polar Ice. Clear, glistening blue-white, with- 
out a trace of cream color; flowers 244 to 
3 inches in diameter. Thick, heavy, upright 
stems, much branched at top. Very free 
flowering. The most beautiful white we 
have seen so far. 11% to 2 ft. September 1 
to end of October. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2; 
$7.50 per doz. 
Quaker Maid. Extra-large attractive crim- 
son flowers, with some touches of gold. 
216 ft. 55 cts. each; 3 for $1.35; $5 per doz. 
Rapture. Shapely, double flowers which are 
a lovely blend of orange-bronze and car- 
mine. Strong, bushy plants. 3 ft. Early 
ieee 45 cts. each; 3 for $1; $3.50 per 
oz. 
Red Velvet. See color illustration, page 29. 
September Dawn. The first really good 
double pink. Flowers are about 3 inches 
across. Hardy, vigorous grower, and free- 
flowering. 2 ft. Early September. 
Sun God. Showy late variety; large, ball- 
shaped, bronzy gold flowers. 3 ft. Late Oct. 
Symphony. Three-inch double blooms of 
Mauve-rose Overcast with soft coppery 
rose. 3 to 4 ft. Early October. 
Theresa. Double, 3-inch blooms, coppery 
orange with deep yellow center. 
Tiffamy Rose. A Carroll Gardens introduc- 
tion for 1944. Double, deep rose flowers 
with faint cream undertones remind one of 
the iridescence of Tiffany glass. The blend- 
ing of these colors at the base of the petals 
forms a golden halo, adding much to the un- 
usual effect of the 3-inch flowers. These 
lovely blooms are produced freely, on 18 to 
24-inch, uniform, bushy plants from late 
September or early October. An excellent 
cut-flower variety. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2; 
$7.50 per doz. 
White Knight. See color illustration, page 
29. 
William Longland. Nearly fully double, 
bright clear bronze, changing to soft clear 
primrose-yellow, 21-inch flowers. 3 ft. 
Mid-September to November. 50 cts. 
each; 3 for $1.35; $5 per doz. 
Supreme Decorative Chrysanthemum 
Collection 
10 New Masterpieces from the foremost 
Hybridizers in America. 
Betty Goldilocks 
Calendula Mme. Chiang Kai- 
Chippewa shek 
Egg-shell Polar Ice 
Gold Treasure Tiffany Rose 
Red Velvet 
1 each of the 10 varieties (value $6.90), 
for only $5.85. 
Ask for Offer No. 21 
3 each of the 10 varieties ( 30 plants in all), 
for only $14.50. 
Ask for Offer No. 21A 


rock-gardens to the long-stemmed kinds for cutting. 
We feel that we have one of America’s finest and 
most up-to-date Chrysanthemum collections. Our list 
includes selected varieties from the University of 
Minnesota, University of Chicago, and Bristol collec- 
tions, and from several other sources in different parts 
of the country, including some of our own introductions. 
Medium-Sized Double Varieties 
Algonquin. Showy, double, clear yellow 
flowers, 214 imches across. Spreading 
growth. 2 ft. Early September. 
Bonfire. Medium blooms of red and bronze. 
One of the hardiest varieties we know of; 
ideal for cutting. ; 
Boreas. Early, double white, 2-inch flowers. 
The plant 1s rather low but stems long. 
Good cut-flower. : ; 
Burgundy. Double blooms of glowing wine- 
red in generous clusters on strong stems. 
Sturdy plants with healthy foliage. 2% 
ft. Early October. 45 cts. each; 3 for $1; 
$3.50 per doz. } 
Carolina Lee. Full double flowers 2 inches 
across, of deep bright crimson fading to a 
lighter shade. Early October. 
Goblin. Two-inch blooms of a warm bronze 
shading to sparkling gold when open. 
Uniquely distinct. 2 ft. Mid-October. 
Golden Charm. A free-flowering variety 
with splendid double golden yellow blooms. 
2 ft. Early October. , : 
Goldridge. Nearly fully double, 3 inches in 
diameter, with flat broad overlapping 
petals. Glistening coppery gold, with 
small yellow center when old. 1% to 2 ft. 
Mid-September to November. ; 
Milky Way. Glorious semi-double, milky 
white, informal flowers with broad over- 
lapping petals. 2 ft. Late September. 
Mrs. C. R. Hastings. Unusual soft rose- 
red. Plants are of a very bushy habit, 
loaded with 2-inch, semi-double flowers. 
ne flowering and striking. 1% ft. Octo- 
er 1. 
Purple Jewel. See color illustration, page 
28 
Purple Star. Flowers semi-double, 2 inches 
across; color bright dahlia-purple. 1% ft. 
September to October. 
Red Gold. One of the most attractive 
Chrysanthemums from the University of 
Minnesota group. Very striking scarlet to 
Brazil-red flowers. 1144 to 2 ft. Early 
September on. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2; 
$7.50 per doz. 
Robert Brydon. Double, dark garnet-red, 
214 to 3-inch flowers. Dense, bushy, 
spreading habit. Very free flowering. 18 
to 20 mn. September to November. 
Rose Glow. Exquisite old-rose blooms on 
excellent cutting stems, freely produced. 
21% ft. Late September. 
Special in This Group 
Bonfire Golden Charm 
Burgundy Purple Jewel 
Goblin Red Gold 
1 each of: 
6 Very Choice Varieties (value $2.80), 
for only $2. Ask for Offer No. 21B. 
3 each of the 6 varieties (18 plants in all) 
for only $5. Ask for Offer No. 21C. 
ALL CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
unless otherwise noted 
$1 for 3 of one kind. 
$1.75 for 6 of one kind. 
$3.50 per doz. of one kind. 
Single plants, 45 cts. each. 

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