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THE CHICAGO AND MINNESOTA STRAINS 
of Hardy Chrysanthemums 
Dr. E. J. Kraus, of the University of Chicago, has developed a group 
of early blooming Mums that are absolutely hardy, early blooming, with 
flowers of the finest quality. They have a wide range of colors, from 
white through many shades of yellow, orange, rose-pink, and garnet. 
Prof. L. E. Longley, of our University Staff, has worked for a number 
of years to bring out a line of hardy Chrysanthemums that would pro- 
duce flowers before our early Minnesota frosts. 
He has been universally successful in his work and has given us a line 
of beautiful Mums covering a broad range of color that begin to bloom 
in August and continue throughout the entire fall blooming season. 
This season we are listing 21 of the best of these two fine strains and 
describing them below. If you are interested in growing the best, do 
not overlook these originations. 
AUTUMN GREETINGS. (Kraus.) A semi-double with an intermingling 
of bright copper and gold flowers. Well named as the combination 
of autumn colors greet you day after day throughout the Mum season. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
AUTUMN SONG. (Kraus.) An entirely new color in Mums. The flow- 
ers are large and of a beautiful shade cf wine-rose shading to carmine. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
BARBARA SMALL. (Kraus.) A clear lavender-pink with double flowers 
3 inches in diameter. Early September to November. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
BUTTERBALL. (Longley.) A low, compact plant, with double ball-like 
flowers fully 214 inches in diameter. The moderately long stems are 
absolutely covered with flowers of a deep lemon-chrome. Begins 
blooming the middle of August and continues through the rest of the 
season, Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
CALCITE. (Kraus.) In Calcite we have a fine white which is a great 
improvement over other white varieties we have formerly listed. The 
bush grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, with dark green foliage, 
long individual stems. Flowers in September. A fine cutting variety. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
CHARLES NYE. (Kraus.) A new vellow and one of the best we have 
seen to date. Flowers fully 3 inches in diameter, fully double, of ex- 
cellent substance, a rich Buttercup-yellow. Plant sturdy, foliage ex- 
cellent. Fine as a garden flower, most excellent for cutting. Begins 
to bloom in September and continues throughout the season. Don’t 
miss this one! Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
CHIPPEWA. (Longley.) A very showy Aster-purple with flowers from 
2 to 3 inches in diameter. Flowers semi-double to double. An excel- 
lent variety for cutting and one that appeals to all who see it. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
COURAGEOUS. (Kraus.) This is a fine fully double variety in a pleas 
ing shade of red. The plant is a strong upright grower with plenty 
of foliage and abundance of flowers. Courageous will immediately 
attract one’s attention either in the garden or show room. At this 
writing (Nov. 14) this variety still shows up well planted in a bed 
in front of our office. At its best from mid-September until late frosts. 
; Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
DRIFTED SNOW. (Kraus.) This fine variety was well named. Mounds 
of large white flowers literally cover the plant. If you need good 
whites in your planting, Avalanche, Glacier and Drifted Snow will 
meet every requirement. September 26. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
EARLY HARVEST. (Kraus.) This excellent mahogany-orange comes 
into bloom very early in September and for two long months you 
can expect most excellent flowers from your plant. 
; Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
GLACIER. (Longley.) A splendid dwarf white that works out nicely 
as a border plant. It doesn’t show the creamy center that is found 
in Avalanche, and it is somewhat earlier. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
GLOWING COALS. (Kraus.) Here is a deep Cherry-red that will 
brighten any planting. The flowers are fully 1/2 inches in diameter 
with overlapping petals showing orange on reverse. Stems strong, 
carrying abundant green foliage. Both new and excellent. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
HARBINGER. (Kraus.) A very early bronze with full double flowers 
measuring 21/4 inches in diameter. A splendid cut flower variety. 
Begins blooming in August and continues until late frosts. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
HEARTHFIRE. (Kraus.) One of the fine reds, excellent for cutting. 
The flowers are a bright rich red showing a small yellow center when 
fully open. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
HEATHERBLOOM. (Kraus.) This new variety has been well named. 
Its rose-lavender flowers are truly the color of Scotch Heather. The 
petals are quilled and the individual flowers measure from 3 to 4 
inches in diameter. A splendid growing variety reaching a height 
of from 18 to 24 inches. This charming new variety will not dis- 
appoint you. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
MAROON AND GOLD. (Longley.) A fine new Mum from the Uni- 
versity of Minnesota. So fine they gave it the University colors, 
“Maroon and Gold.” Flowers are beautifully tinted with red and 
gold, and measure 4 inches across. Don’t miss this one. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.00 
OLIVE LONGLAND. (Kraus.) We wish we could convey to you the 
beautiful coloring found in Olive Longland. The long, slightly 
rounded petals are of an apricot-toned salmon-pink. Probably straw- 
pink best describes it. The flowers are 214 to 3 inches across and 
full double. Plant between 18 inches and 2 feet tall, with abundant 
dark green foliage. The many branches are densely covered with 
flowers from September until late October. Excellent for cutting and 
beautiful under artificial light. Among the very best in its general 
characteristics and unique in its coloring. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
RED GOLD. (Longley.) A most striking Pompon variety with flowers 
2 inches in diameter, ranging in color from scarlet to Brazil-red with 
rose shadings. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
Milwaukee, Wis., 
October 24, 1943. 
“Just to let you know the Mums I bought from you are in bloom 
now. They are just wonderful, Flashlight, Avalanche, Pohatcong, 
Peachblow, Eugene Wander and especially Red Gold. Every one 
really better than pictured in catalog. Red Gold is worth its weight 
in gold, making rubbernecks out of passersby. Flowers from Brand 
are grand.” MRSA R SS: 
REDWOOD. (Longley.) A new Minnesota origination that comes into 
bloom early enough to develop even in northern gardens. It is cov- 
ered most of the season from the middle of August to the middle 
of October with masses of semi-double flowers measuring at least two 
inches in diameter. The color varies from carmine to oxblood. It is 
a low growing variety and makes a fine border plant. 
: Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
WILLIAM LONGLAND. (Kraus.) Double bright bronze and gold va- 
riety with flowers 2'4 inches in diameter. From September 15th on. 
Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
ZANTHA. (Kraus.) This fine early lemon-yellow is superb in all gar- 
dens, but is especially desirable where the fall season is of short dura- 
tion. The full, compact flowers, produced on long, individual stems, 
are from 11/4 to 2 inches in diameter. The foliage is sparse but vig- 
orous. First blooms appear the first of August and the blooming 
continues throughout the fall season. Grows and blooms best when 
cut freely. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 
SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE CHICAGO 
AND MINNESOTA STRAINS 
On our color pages we have illustrated 13 of the 21 above varieties 
in color. 
Purchased separately, a value of $12.90. 
As a Collection, All 21 for $12.00, Postpaid 
If you wish a mass planting of 63 of the very best Mums, plant 3 each 
of the above 21 kinds, 
Special Price, $30.00, Postpaid 
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