We Specialize 
We do not dabble with many kinds of plants; we specialize. 
We grow one big crop and grow it well. We do not think our better- 
grown, sure-to-bloom Hardy Mum plants can be equaled any- 
where. We have excellent soil, a cool climate, the most modern 
greenhouses and propagating equipment, and experienced and in- 
telligent help. Our propagating stocks are rigorously selected and 
state inspected. This assures you of high quality plants direct from 
America’s largest producer of Hardy Mums. 
Surprise Collection 
If you do not care about the names of your Mums, but 
just want to grow them for a gorgeous display in the fall or 
for cutting bouquets for the house, then you can save 
money by ordering this special Surprise Collection. It in- 
cludes every color and type shown in this catalog. All are 
first class quality, sure-to-bloom plants, but come to you 
unlabeled as to name. See for how little money you can 
have a big Mum garden. 
Prices: 5 for $1.25; 10 for $2.20; 
25 for $5.25; 100 for $20.00 


Battle Creek, Mich. 
I wish to tell you of the armfuls of beautiful Mums I have had from the 
Iants I purchased from you this spring. Be sure my name is on your 
ee for 1947, as I want more this next year.—Mrs. J. uf Os 
Paoli, Ind. 
I feel I must tell you how pleased I am with the Mums I ordered from 
you in the spring. I have never received plants that were in better con- 
dition. They are beginning to bloom now and are beautiful. They are 
showing their high quality by their perfect blossoms. I will never order 
Mums from anyone else as long as I can get them from yo Se ea 
—Mrs. L. W. 
Milwaukee, Wis. 
Just a few lines to tell you that my Mums surely are beautiful. We 
never spent so little money and enjoyed it so much. My friends all rave 
about my Mums.—Mrs. P. B. 
Lawrence, Mass. 
This spring I sent you $10.00 for a collection of your Mums. Under 
“Let us make your selection.” I have never been more pleased with 
anything I got for my garden than with the 30 plants you sent me. 
They made wonderful big plants and the variety you sent is pererier 
Marne, Mich. 
The Mums purchased from you early this ed Ae produced beauti- 
fully and are a credit to your organization.—E. H. 
St. Maries, Idaho 
I felt I must write and tell you how pleased I am with the Chrysanthe- 
mums I got from you this spring. They’ve been wonderful. Be sure to 
send me your catalog next spring, as III be needing some more.—Mrs. 
HGASsS: 
Connersville, Ind. 
The Chrysanthemum plants I sent for came im fine condition. There 
was not a leaf broken and they surely were strong plants. They are all 
growing fine.—Mrs. R. A 
Reardan, Wash. 
Mum order arrived in perfect condition and plants look grand.—Mrs. 
. 
Canandaigua, N. Y. 
The Mums arrived im fine condition. I am well pleased ieee 
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Let Us Make Your Selection 
If you prefer to have personal, professional help in se- 
lecting the varieties for your particular needs, Jet us make 
your selection. Send us the amount you wish to spend for 
HARDY MUMS, tell us what color and types you prefer— 
whether for cutting or garden display, whether early, late, 
or midseason varieties—and we will select the best in our .. 
large collection of over 200 varieties. You will be thrilled 
by the fine plants you receive. All will be Iabeled and 
sure to bloom. 

Our Fall Mum Display 
Everyone is cordially invited to our annual Fall Mum Show. 
Last season we had over 100,000 plants in our fields and well over 
1,000,000 flowers. Here you can see growing side by side more than 
500 varieties of Hardy Chrysanthemums. Many of these are seed- 
lings—the Mums of Tomorrow—in the different stages of selection. 
Really, it is a beautiful sight to see. Our very first varieties begin to 
bloom about mid-August, and by early September a great many of 
the earlier kinds are in full bloom. Between September 15 and 25 is 
usually when the fields are at their best. During this time and up to 
Thanksgiving we maintain a display of most all varieties in our 
greenhouses. This alone is well worth seeing. If you can, come and 
enjoy the MUMS with us. 

Winnebago, Ill. 
Just a line to tell you that the Mums arrived in excellent condition. 
It was a perfect job of packing and not one plant was wilted.—E. B. 
Peekskill, N. Y. 
The Chrysanthemums shipped on the above order arrived in perfect 
condition and are growing fine. It is nice to know that distance is no 
barrier in dealing with you and that you can be depended on to deliver 
the goods in excellent condition.—J. A. H. 
Toledo, Obio 
Received Mums last week. They were packed beautifully, just like 
a Christmas box, and were in excellent condition. AII are growing nicely. 
—O. K 
Alton, Ill. 
_ The Mums purchased from you were received in the most perfect con- 
dition. I surely appreciate such nice, fresh, healthy plants.—A. G. L. 
Red Bank, N. J. 
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you my order reached me in 
ee cperaiees The plants were very nice and packed so well.—Mrs. 
Roxbury, Mass. 
_I want to thank you for the Mum plants which arrived in fine con- 
dition. They were at least twice as large as I had expected them to be. 
P 
Fredonia, N. Y. 
My order of Mums arrived in perfect condition without a wilted leaf. 
You certainly have a system for packing.—C. M. C. 
Cleveland, Ohio 
My order of Mums from Minnesota arrived in perfect condition, and 
as in other years I found sturdy, well-rooted plants. Your packer is to be 
complimented for the care taken in wrapping plants for shipment—C.H.A. 
“Chicago, Ill. 
The carton of Mums arrived yesterday, and I wish to compliment you 
on the nice manner in which the ked and th i 
in which 1 found thenm<-F. BoB) ttt ty oes te ee oe 
Sumner, Wash. 
Chrysanthemums ordered recently arrived today. Fime plants in 
excellent condition.—J. V. M 
Hillside, N. J. 
_ When I opened the package from you and beheld the Mums, I was de- 
lighted to find such excellent plants. Thank you.—E. P. 
