Albatross. A large, double, pure white flower full to 
the center. Tall grower with perfect stem and foliage. 
Blooms about October 25. 
Ambassador. Huge, ball-shaped flowers of pure silvery 
white. Comes into bloom about October 30. Lovely 
at all stages of development. See color on page 14. 
Apricot Queen. Incurved flowers of brilliant orange 
with a golden yellow reverse. 
under artificial light. 
Blazing Gold. An intense golden yellow, globular 
flower of good size. Strong stems and fine foliage. 
Tall. Blooms in late October. 
Camilla. Beautiful large flowers of snow-white are 
produced on splendid tall plants. Blooms about 
October 18. 
Charles W. Johnson. Perfect incurved white of 
strong growth with good foliage. Flowers average 
61% inches in diameter. Blooms about October 30. 
Detroit News. A 6-inch, incurved flower which reflexes 
slowly. Bronze with golden reverse. Height 4 feet. 
Blooms about October 25. 
Glitters. Lovely flower like a Decorative type Dahlia 
of rich bronze. Medium tall. Matures about No- 
vember 1. See in color on page 14. 
Good News. A golden yellow flower of excellent sub- 
stance; good keeper. 
Vesta 
Especially beautiful | 

October-Flowering MUMS 
All plants, 25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid 
Hilda H. Bergen. A deep, rich mahogany-bronze. 
Three or four perfect flowers can be cut from one 
plant. Blooms about October 25. See color on page 14. 
Honey Dew. Large, round, smooth flowers of soft 
canary-yellow with a shining satiny finish. Grows 
4 feet high. Blooms about November 5. See color 
illustration on page 14. 
Indianapolis Pink. Lovely tncurved blooms of fine 
texture appealing to everyone. The color is light 
lavender on the upper surface and slightly darker on 
the lower. Blooms early November. 
Indianapolis White. A clear white sport of Indian- 
apolis Pink with the same foliage and growth. Fine 
habit. Blooms about November 10. 
Mrs. H. E. Kidder. An exceptionally early bright 
yellow variety with upright stems. Blooms about 
October 15. 
Pink Chief. Splendid round bloom of bright rose-pink. 
Blooms about October 15. 
Silver Sheen. Fine large flowers of silvery white on 
strong, stiff stems. Blooms about October 25. See 
in color on page 14. 
Tints of Gold. An early variety with lovely flowers of 
bronzy gold. Grows to large size when disbudded. 
Yellow Ambassador. Clear yellow sport of Am- 
bassador with incurved petals. Blooms October 20. 
VESTAL’S OCTOBER-FLOWERING COLLECTION 
1 plant each Silver Sheen, Yellow Ambassador, Blazing Gold, Honey Dew, Indianapolis Pink, 
Mrs. H. E. Kidder, Indianapolis White 
7 distinct colors, $1.75 value, for $1.40, postpaid 
1 plant each of the 12 varieties pictured in color on page 14 for $2.40, postpaid 
Vjl- MUMS for Thanksgiving 
Gladys Pearson. Brilliant apricot, with reverse buff 
color. Light orange under artificial light. 
Golden Pearson. Beautiful yellow sport of Gladys 
Pearson. Splendid form. Blooms about November 25. 
Harvard. Reflexed Japanese type of very dark crimson, 
coming into perfect form after November 20. 
Helen Frick. A clear pink variety, toned deeper at 
the center. Blooms about November 20. 
Marie de Petris. Intense yellow. A beautiful flower 
with a perfect tncurved center. Very fine plants. 
Blooms about November 15. 

Margaret Moeller. Very formal and tightly mcurved 
Color is clear white. Vigorous grower. Blooms about 
December 10. 
Smith’s Late White. Beautiful globes of tvory-white. 
Low growth. About December 15. 
Tobin’s Late Yellow. A sport of Smith’s Late White. 
Low growth. About December 15. 
White Helen Frick. A white sport of Helen Frick. 
Blooms November 20. 
VESTAL’S THANKSGIVING COLLECTION 
1 plant each of the 9 Thanksgiving varieties for $1.65, postpaid 
University of Illinois Introductions 
Wini Bonanza. Pompon. Bronze touched with gold, 
2 inches in diameter. A heavy producer that opens 
uniformly and keeps well. Grows in sprays. Blooms 
November 15. See color illustration on page 
iMini Bonnie. Pompon. Bronzy pink, 2 inches in 
diameter. Strong stem, easy to handle. Grows in 
sprays. Blooms about November 25. 
Wlini Gem. Pompon. Soft canary-yellow, 114 inches 
in diameter. Long-lasting flowers, usually firm, on a 
strong stem. A compact spray that handles well. 
_ Blooms November 10. ; 
Wlini Jeep. Button Pompon. Deep primrose-yellow, 
¥% to 34 inch in diameter. Flowers are enough smaller 
than the general run of Pompons to make them an 
interesting novelty. Very heavy producer for a 
Button Pompon. Blooms November 15. 
Illini Skipper. Large-flowered Pompon. Bronze, re- 
verse buff, 3 to 31% inches in diameter. Full flower 
of good substance. Should be grown four to six stems 
per plant and disbudded. Not good in sprays. Blooms 
November 15. 
IMlini Spotlight. Pompon. Soft white with yellow eye 
until fully open. Flower 114 inches in diameter. 
Large open sprays and a good producer. Blooms 
November 15. See color illustration on page 10. 
Illini Velvet. Pompon. Fuchsia-purple, 134 mches in 
diameter. A free-flowering plant with heavy stems 
and well-placed blooms borne in sprays. Blooms 
November 15. 
IWini Winsome. Pompon. Lavender-rose, 2 inches 
in diameter. A moderate bloomer with fine color and 
good stems. Grows in sprays. Blooms November 20. 
35c each, 3 for $1.00; 1 each of the 8 for $2.30 
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