HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
The new hardy chrysanthemums have been bred for earliness, hardiness and new 
form and color so bear little resemblance to the varieties we knew a few years ago. 
They may be had in bloom from Aug. to Nov. 
Many gardeners with limited space are planting their ‘‘mums’’ in rows in vegetable 
areas or cold frames and moving the clumps into their gardens when they begin to 
flower. They are especially effective against a foundation planting of shrubs and 
evergreens. As cut flowers they are unsurpassed. 
Divide the plants every spring for best results. 
SHIPPED ONLY IN THE SPRING 
Chrysanthemums are usually shipped early in May unless we are requested to do otherwise. Since 
they are shipped separately they may not arrive with other perennials which you have ordered. 
New and Unusual Varieties 
We grow the recent introductions with older time-tested ones under ordinary field 
conditions with no special attention. Selections are based on color, form of flower, 
plant and flower hardiness, earliness and eye appeal. The following were outstanding 
in our fields. 
PRICE: Each 55c; 3 of any one variety $1.50; 12 of any one variety $5.00. 
CORAL SEA. Dwarf salmon-buff overlaid with coppery rose; yellow centers. One 
of the hardiest and loveliest. 
EARLY HARVEST. Warm raspberry rose overlaid with a gold sheen. Medium size 
flowers in large clusters. Early September, 20”. 
HEARTH FIRE. One of the few good bright reds. Medium size double 
flower some with yellow centers. Unaffected by frost. Mid-September, 
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HEATHER BLOOM. Very double heather-pink with incurved center 
petals shaded deep rose and tipped with gold. Early Sept., 24”. 
PINK RADIANCE. A new pink unlike any introduced thus far. The 
three inch flowers are an exuberant mass of luminous pink which shades 
to a soft pink at the yellow centers. Free flowering, medium height, 
mid-September. 
WHITE KNIGHT. Soft yellow buds open to large shaggy clear ivory- 
white flowers. Symmetrical 22” plants, mid-September. 
ZANTHA. Enormous clusters of vivid yellow; large ball shaped flowers 
with broad quilled petals. Mid-Sept., 22”. 
October Flowering Group 
These begin flowering in late September and even during unseasonal 
frosts and snowstorms our plantings remain beautiful until November. 
We can recommend them not only for hardiness of plants but for hardiness 
of the flowers themselves. 
PRICE: Each 50c; 3 of any one variety $1.30; 12 of any one variety 
$4.50. 
BURGUNDY. Rich showy amaranth red with cerise shadings; double 
flowers 3 to 4 in. Blooms in mid-September, 34 in. 
EARLY WONDER. (Patent No. 490). A real pink pompon, opening a 
delicate pink which deepens to peach pink as the flowers develop. 
Tall; early, 30 in. 
HARBOR LIGHTS. Medium size double flowers of a rich cream at the 
edge deepening to warm glowing yellow in the center. Long stems © 
surmounted by great clusters of flowers. Late Sept., 28 in. 
KING MIDAS. Large double blooms 4 in. across on plants 2 to 3 ft. tall. 
Soft yellow occasionally shading to bronze. 26 in. 
LAVENDER LADY. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mums ever 
developed. Large double flowers of soft silvery lavender. 30 in. 
MANDALAY. Brilliant bronzy orange, large pompon type. Rich green 
foliage. Larger and richer color than September Bronze but later. 26 in. 
MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT III. Large, double flowers described as 
peach tinted rosy salmon with mauve undertones. Really indescribable 
and must be seen to be fully appreciated. 30 in. 
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Photo by Elisabeth Keiper 
Chrysanthemums are long lasting in flower arrangements. 
Very Early Flowering Group 
In recent years hybridizers have been producing early flowering 
“mums” that are as beautiful as the later flowering ones. The following 
are outstanding representatives of this group. They bloom early, some 
starting in late August; the colors are warm and vivid and both plants 
and flowers are extremely hardy. 
PRICE: Each 50c; 3 of any one variety $1.30; 12 of any one variety 
$4.50. 
AVALANCHE. Beautifully formed double white flowers over 3 in. across. 
Buds and center of flowers deep cream. Early and very free flowering. 
26 in. 
BARBARA SMALL. The deep rosy red buds open to medium double 
blooms of soft raspberry-rose. Begins to bloom in Sept. Long stems for 
cutting. 28 in. 
CHIPPEWA. Large rich aster-purple double flowers with incurved 
petals. Very early, tall and free flowering. 24 in. 
EARLY BRONZE. One of the earliest. Warm bronzy-orange very 
double pompon blooms are 1% in. across. 18 in. 
RAPTURE. One of our favorites. Blooms early and continues to be 
beautiful for weeks. Medium size, double flowers of deep orange- 
bronze suffused with bright carmine. 24 in. 
SEPTEMBER DAWN. The large compact heads are held very upright. 
Deep rosy lavender petals are tipped with silver. 22 in. 
SEQUOIA. Extremely artistic with narrow incurved mellow amber or 
pinkish-buff petals which glisten in the sun or artificial light. Large 
(314-4 in.) double flowers in clusters on long stems. Oct., 28 in. 
WILLIAM LONGLAND. Glistening red buds open to rich primrose 
yellow blooms with petals tipped bronzy red. Very tall, upright and 
free flowering; excellent cut flower. Sept., 26 in. 
Chrysanthemum Collections 
Just order the Chrysanthemum Specials by number 
C1-47 One each of the New Varieties (7 plants not labeled), $2.90 
C2-47 One each of the Early Group (8 plants, not labeled), $2.90. 
C3-47 One each of the Low Growing Group (8 plants, not labeled), $3.25. 
C4-47 One each of the October Group (7 plants, not labeled), $2.55. 
C5-47 Three different varieties from the New and Unusual Group 
Three different varieties from the Early Flowering Group 
Three different varieties from the Low Growing Group 
Three different varieties from the October Flowering Group 
12 plants (not labeled), $4.35. 
