CHRYSANTHEMUMS, continued 
Six Outstanding Newer 
Cushion Mums 
Apricot Glow. See color illustration on 
back cover. 
Aurora. Combination of red, bronze, and 
yellow. 14 in. Late August. 
Pink Cushion Improved. A fine improved 
form with deeper color than the old Pink 
Cushion cr Azaleamum. 
Spitfire. Brilliant red. Bushy growth, 18 
inches high. Very free bloomer. Septem- 
ber on. 
Serene. Lovely semi-double, white tinted 
with peach. Vigorous grower and extremely 
hardy. Early October. 
Supreme Yellow. Very bright yellow 
flowers on cushion-like plants. Starts to 
bloom in early September and lasts till 
frost without fading. A profuse bloomer. 
The best yellow cushion type. 
Any of above, 3 for $1.60; 6 for $3; 
12 for $5; 60 cts. each. 
Azalea or Cushion Mums. Popular va- 
rieties in pink, white, red, yellow, or bronze. 
8 of the Finest Single or 
Daisy-Type Chrysanthemums 
Evening Sun. Large single flowers carried 
erect on shapely, well-rounded plants 2 feet 
high. Carnelian-red shading to burnt- 
orange, made more intense by the golden 
center and lemon-yellow halo in contrast 
with the large, dark green leaves. In full 
bloom in early October. 
Nancy. Large single flowers of bright crim- 
son at first opening, changing to an attrac- 
tive deep pink. 18 in. Early October. 
North Star. Single pure white blossoms; 
early and extremely hardy. September. 
Primula. Lovely, single, [emon-yellow 
flowers, 2 inches in diameter, in a long, 
much-branched cluster. Extremely free 
flowering; excellent green foliage. 21% ft. 
Late September to November. 
Red Bank. Nearly single, 2 to 2% inches 
across; clear bright red with conspicuous 
yellow center. The mass effect is very bril- 
liant, whether against green lawns, shrub- 
bery, or autumn foliage. 18 to 20 in. Mid- 
September to late October. 
Super Hardy Daisy Mum 
Arcticum Hybrids 
Dubonnet. Lovely single amaranth-pink 
with beautiful glossy foliage. Insect and 
frost resistant. 
Pollyanna. Large graceful single blossoms. 
The color ts luminous Mayflower pink with 
a sheen of rosy salmon. A vigorous grower, 
perfectly hardy, with beautiful foliage. 
Winsome. As hardy and disease resistant 
as the two varieties above, with lovely 
soft peach-blossom-pink blooms.  Ex- 
tremely free flowering. 
All Chrysanthemums, unless 
otherwise noted, are any 3 for 
$1.25; any 6 for $2.25; any 12 for 
$4.25; any 25 for $8. 

ORIENTAL POPPIES. An outstanding col- 
lection on page 28 

Five Cushion Pompons 
Dwarf Jewel. At last a Jewel type of flower 
on a compact, cushion-shaped plant. The 
flowers are as perfectly formed as those of 
Jewel but are larger and produced in such 
quantities that the foliage of the plant ts 
obscured. Color is a soft lavender that is 
very vtleasing. Height about 14 inches and 
width 20 inches. Blooms in late September. 
It has been very popular at our gardens. 
3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 65 cts. each. 
Lavender Lassie. A replica of the large- 
flowered Lavender Lady but in a smaller 
pompon form, on a cushion-like plant. 
‘The 2-inch lavender flowers cover the plant 
mounds, which are about 2 feet tall and 
more across. Blooms late September. 
€eptember Bronze. Shapely little pempons 
of golden bronze shading to a warmer 
bronze, completely covering the plant. 
18 in. Mid-September. 
September Cloud. Beautifully rounded 
white blossoms, with primrose shading in 
center. A wonderful bloomer. 18 in. 
Mid-September. 
September Gold. Huge sprays of brilliant 
golden yellow cover the well-rounded 
plants. 18 in. Mid-September. 
Six Lovely Pompons 
_ Ball-shaped flowers averaging 114 to 2 
inches across. 
Captain Cook. Clear deep rose-colored 
petals, tipped with golden bronze. A de- 
pendable old variety. 4 ft. Late October. 
Pink Doty. Light pink pompon on long 
stems. 3 to 3% ft. Mid-October. 
Rembrandt. A color combination of rosy 
mauve tinted copper and suffused ripe 
strawberry, an art blend you will like. 
Pyrethrum crossed with Chrysanthemum 
has produced this lovely novelty. 11% to 
2 ft. October 1. 3 for $1.50; 65 cts. each. 
Kenona. One of De Petris’ outstanding 
novelties for 1946. A sturdy grower with 
healthy, leathery foliage. The well- 
rounded, pompon-like bloom is of rich 
coppery orange color. In full bloom early 
October. 3 for $2.50; $1 each. 
Ruby Pompon. Splendid pompons of ruby- 
crimson in large sprays on upright plants. 
A wonderful bloomer. 24% ft. Early Octo- 
ber. 

Don’t miss Shasta Daisy, Esther Reed. 
Full double flowers; blooms all summer. See 
page 306. 
Tulip-Time at Carroll 
Gardens 
Plan now to visit our gardens in May 
to see one of America’s finest collections 
of new and better Tulips and many 
other spring-blooming bulbs, including 
a splendid collection of Daffodils. You 
will see many 1947 novelties in bloom, 
never before seen in America. These 
bulbs were sent to us last fall by one of 
Holland’s outstanding growers and 
hybridizers of new varieties of Tulips 
and other spring bulbs. Of course, for 
those of you who are too far away to 
visit our gardens, many of these va- 
rieties will be featured in our fall 
catalog, which will be more complete 
and beautiful than ever before. It will 
pay you to see this catalog before 
placing your 1947 Fall order 


DECORATIVE 
AND USEFUL VINES 
AMPELOPSIS (Boston Ivy) 
Veitchi. The most satisfactory vine for use 
on brick walls, for it clings to the smoothest 
surface. Glossy green leaves turn scarlet 
and crimson in the fall. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2. 
LARGE-FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
A sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil 
produces the best results with these popular 
climbers. 
Henryi. Large, creamy white blooms. 
Jackmani. Rich purple. <A _ long-time 
favorite. 
Mme. Baron Veillard. Large lavender 
flowers. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Bright rosy car- 
mine. Most attractive. 
Ramona. Lavender-blue. 
Any of the above Clematis, 95 cts. each; 
any 3 for $2.65 
SWEET AUTUMN CLEMATIS 
Paniculata. Pure white, fragrant bloom 
mantles the plant in August and September. 
A vigorous climber producing a most grace- 
ful, showy effect. 65 cts. each; 3 for $1.65. 
HYDRANGEA 
(Climbing Hydrangea) 
Petiolaris. A climber reaching 50 feet if 
given support; otherwise a somewhat 
straggling bush. Round, flat clusters of 
bloom. 3-in. pot-plants. $1 each. 
NEW HONEYSUCKLE 
(Lonicera) 
Goldflame. Bright flame-pink, trumpet- 
shaped flowers with creamy golden yellow 
color inside. Grows as a vine or bush and 
has a very long blooming season. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2. 
SILVER LACE VINE 
(Polygonum) 
Auberti. Foamy white sprays of flowers 
completely cover the plant in Jate summer 
and early fall. The vigorous, hardy vines 
reach 25 feet in height. Easily grown; does 
well in sun or shade. 2-yr. plants, 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2. 
WISTERIA 
Long-clustered Wisteria (Wisteria multi- 
juga). These varieties are most spectacular, 
for they produce clusters of bloom 18 to 
24 inches long. Our grafted plants are 
sure to bloom. 
Multijuga rosea. Pink. 
Multijuga purpurea. Purple. 
Multijuga alba. White. 
Multijuga violacea-plena. 
double. 
Any of the above four Wisterias, $1.25 
each; any 3 for $3.50 
Sinensis Issai. Blue Chinese Wisteria. Does 
not grow very large, and is therefore good 
for limited space. Blooms periodically all 
summer. Grafted plants, $1.50 each. 
Violet-blue; 

Vines help to soften walls and the harsh 
lines of buildings. Often they can be used on 
fences and walls to good advantage. 
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