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in nicely disposed, compact sprays. Hgt. two 
feet. Mat. Oct. 15. 
25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents; $2.50 per doz. 
NEW PHILADELPHIA—A scintilating purplish 
red decorative pom of solid substance. An 
abundance of clean, lithe stems carry large 
clusters of perfectly formed 2%%-inch blooms. 
Distinctive individuality plus exotic pigmenta- 
tion isolate this specimen from all others of 
similar type and color range. Hgt. three feet. 
Mat. Oct. 15. 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
- OLD ORCHARD—A large orchid pink pom that 
responds to disbudding. When grown in sprays 
it yields innumerable clusters of two-inch flow- 
ers. Has a rapid, erect habit of growth that 
calls for a second or third pinching. Mat. Oct. 
20. 35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
~ PALE MOON—A fluffy sulphur yellow double 
bloom 2% inches in diameter. Free branching 
and an excellent keeper. Short. Mat. Oct. 5. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.09; $3.50 per doz. 
PEACHBLOW—An intriguing blend of colors 
ranging from a salmon-pink to light bronze. 
Yields a bountiful supply of blossoms 2% inches 
across carried in widespread sprays. Has four 
rows of ray petals encircling a small central but- 
ton. Short. Matures late Sept. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
PHILADELPHIA—A subdued orchid-lavender 
pom of refined daintiness. A wealth of support- 
ing stems carry large clusters of fully double 
flowers 2% inches in dia. Shining, vivid green 
foliage offers a pleasing color contrast. Hegt. 
30 inches. Mat. Oct. 15. 
50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
PINK RADIANCE—This vigorous plant is so 
completely covered with freely branching sprays 
of three-inch soft pink double flowers «carried 
on clean, wiry stems that the old stock phrase 
“Freedom of bloom’? seems tame and woefully 
inadequate as a descriptive agent. Hgt. 30 
inches. Mat. Sept. 25. 
75 cents each; $7.50 per loz. 
POLAR ICE—A clear, glistening blue-white 
double free from the debasing influence of un- 
wanted pigmentation. A stocky bush-like plant 
that produces a profusion of perfectly formed 
2%%-inch flowers. The foliage is a vivid green, 
the stems erect and the crowning sprays expan- 
sive. Hgt. 24 inches. Mat. Oct. 1. 
50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
RAPTURE—This strong, bushy plant of high 
productivity yields great masses of lovely, scin- 
tillating orange-bronze double blooms 2% inches 
in dia. A lively suffusion of bright carmine 
adds to the sparkling brilliance of each shapely 
blossom. Hgt. 3 feet. Mat. early Oct. 
50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
RED VELVET—A velvety crimson when open- 
ing, turning to a darker, richer and more last- 
ing crimson upon maturity. The well-patterned 
fully double flowers, medium in size, seem to 
be governed by some geometric phenomenon of 
which we know not. Has attractive foliage, clean 
growing habit and stiff, erect stems. Matures 
mid-Oct. (See illus. page 30.) 
50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
REMBRANDT—Rose mauve faintly tinted with 
copper, the whole suffused with ripe strawberry 
A free flowering double of medium Size earried 
in well proportioned sprays stemming from an 
upright, stocky plant 30 inches high. Mat. 
Oct. 1. 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz 
ROSE GLOW—Raspberry rose. Double. Mat. 
sept. 25. 
RUBY—Neither name nor reams of verbiage 
can do full justice to the great depth of color 
and liveliness of this gorgeous, well iurned 
crimson bloom, rated the best of all cushion 
‘mums. A plant 2% feet in height will support 
the limit of large, evenly balanced sprays. Mat. 
early Oct. 50 cents each; $5.00 per doz. 
SEPTEMBER BRONZE— The ever changing 
tints of autumn bronze so common to ‘your 0wn 
woodlands are reflected in the beauty of this 
compact, shapely 1%-inch pompon. Shading 
from a freshening golden bronze to a deep, 
warm intensity this bloom generously sprays 
its fine, stiff stems with color. Hgt. 24 inches. 
Mat. mid-Sept. (See illus. page 27.) 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
SEPTEMBER CLOUD—A beautiful hemispher- 
ical bloom of purest white shading to primrose 
in the center. A wealth of large sprays rightly 
disposed account for the symmetry of the plant 
as a whole. Fine, dark green foliage. Hgt. 30 
inches. Mat. mid-Sept. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
SEPTEMBER GOLD—A brilliant golden yellow 
pompon two inches across. A neat, trim bush 
blanketed with blossoms. Hgt. 24 inches. Mat. 
mid-Sept. 
35 cents each; 3 for $1.09; $3.50 per doz. 
SEQUOIA—A rich, mellow amber double of cap- 
tivating enchantment. Large clusters of per- 
fectly formed three-inch flowers emanate a 
luminous glow that never fails to register ap- 
peal. Hgt. 30 inches. Mat. Oct. 10. 
35 cents each; $3.50 oer doz. 
SYMPHONY—A Korean Hybrid that in truth 
is asymphony in color. A blend of mauve, cop- 
pery pink and soft lavender. Strong vigorous 
growth. Flowers very large, fully double. Ex- 
cellent stems and foliage. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 
10. 25 cents each; 3 for 70 cents; $2.50 per doz. 
TASIVA—A shapely, free flowering snow white 
double flower three inches in dia. In Keeping 
quality and freedom of bloom this variety is un- 
surpassed. Hgt. two feet. Mat. Oct. 1. 
30 cents each; $3.00 per doz. 
THE MOOR—The color of this splendid 21-inch 
double undergoes a gradual change from bril- 
liant crimson to an impelling, dusky-red—a 
transition which in no wise detracts from an 
ever present magnetic appeal. Has good foliage 
and open, well balanced sprays. Hgt. 24 inches. 
Mate Octels 30 cents each; $3.00 per doz. 
