The Hardy Mum Headquarters of the Nation 
Because our production of Hardy Mums has now exceeded the half- 
million mark annually, we have applied assembly-line and mass-pro- 
duction methods to our growing, with highly skilled help doing the job. 
Thereby we are able to offer you our BETTER-GROWN and SURE- 
TO-BLOOM plants at reduced prices in these times! 
In order to maintain our high standards of quality in listing only the 
best varieties available, we have discarded over 20 older kinds of Mums 
this year. You can be assured that the following list comprises one of 
the most modern and up-to-date listings of Hardy Mums in the country. 
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- 
D., Double; SD., Semi-double; S., Single Height Blooming e 
Name and Description in Inches Date Each Per 3 
Alabaster. D. (English.) Excellent 5-inch 
PR ERUWMLO 2,0). Sune) Pah te es 30 Sept. 20 $0.50 $1.25 
Allegro. D. (De Petris.) Glowing shrimp- 
pink suffused with coppery salmon......24 Oct. 7 ‘See ,25 
Ambassador. D. (Large Commercial.) 
Pictured p. 27. Large incurved cream- 
white. Disbud to obtain 6 to 8-inch 
|SCOTER Che d SSS Cos SIGE NSIS nen ect 48 Oct. 23 JNO) i 
Amber Glow. D. (Youdath.) Brilliant rosy 
bronze, brighter than Mrs. du Pont.....22 Oct. 6 40 1.00 
Apricot Glow. D. (Cumming.) Pictured 
p. 11. Rich apricot-bronze. A summer- 
momenta Cushion. type... .:. 2.2.6. .s5. - 18 Sept. 19 5007 T1250 
— Autumn Greetings. SD. (Kraus.) Pic- 
tured p. 17. Bright copper and gold 
flowers. Excellent for mass planting..... 265 Sept. 14 S10)» Ewe 
Autumn Lights. SD. (Cumming.) Pic- 
tured p. 17. Very hardy, brilliant reddish 
ORAS. 3.5 EERO Ste ee de, OCt7, 0) tile) 
Autumnsong. D. (Kraus.) Pictured p. 2. 
Large wine-rose shading to carmine. 
One of the most gurstending: of the 
hieseo strain. 6. 22: 3.) Py Pe las ag WA 6071650 
Autumn Sunlight. D. RRO eLd: A 
grand new, early, pure golden yellow. .... 24 Aug. 27 40 1.00 
Autumntide. D. A beautiful blending of 
salmon-coral with a golden undertone...18 Aug. 28 40 =1.00 
Avalanche. D. Pictured p. 25, 28. The 
world’s best large creamy white. One of 
Semen ASEEIN DIX vis isk. lewearecsansc24 Sept..4 Ome 
Aviator. (De Petris.) A new, coppery 
red, Orch promises to become very popu- 
lar. A vigorous and easy grower........ 24 Oct. 2. SiO A ee) 
Bambi. D. (Kraus.) Fawn-yellow with 
amber shadings at center.............. 20 Sept. 14 50 
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Barbara Small. D. (Kraus.) Clear lilac- 
pink, slightly brighter at the margins, 
Wwithvarcarmine Center. ....oss-s+-20 4+ 28 Sept. 16 PA. 1.00 
- Betty. SD. (C&P.) Pictured p. 2. Splen- 
did upright rose-pink without a trace of 
magenta. One of the finest new pinks. 
neon tile NLSStel rx: pifeee otis do.e 2. 28 Sept. 28 20m 25 
Bokhara. D. (Cumming.) Pictured p. 11. 
New 1947. Captivating soft crimson and 
wine flowers in profusion. Strong, sturdy 
Prot ee ee ir it. wines... 224 Oct. 10 60) 1250 
LOWER PRICES FOR 1948 




grown, SURE-TO-BLOOM Hardy Mum plants can be equaled any- 
where. We have excellent soil, a cool climate, the most modern green- 
houses and propagating equipment, and experienced and intelligent 
help. Our propagating stocks are rigorously selected and state in- 
spected. This assures you of high-quality plants direct from America’s 
largest producer of Hardy Mums. 
Every plant we send out is absolutely guaranteed to be true to name 
and free of disease and insects. AIIl are SURE-TO-BLOOM. AIl bloom- 
ing dates, descriptions, and growth data are from actual observations 
in our own fields in southern Minnesota. 
Plants will be ready and available from March 1 to June 15. 
D., Double; SD., Sem1-double; S., Smgle Height Blooming Price 
Name and Description in Inches Date Each Per 3 
Bonfire. D. Multitudes of burnt-bronze- 
red flowers on graceful stems. Very frost 
EESIStAIIG ern cute sd Mecca err Poy (Oke A $0.40 $1.00 
Bridesmaid. D. (English.) New 1946. 
Most delicate flesh-pink suffused with 
cream and salmon. Large flowers........26 Oct. 10 OO) PRO) 
Bronze Gold. SD. (Cumming.) Gorgeous 
fluffy mass of gold tinted with bronze; 
CUSHIOMLY De 2g) Saar hes eee 20 Sept. 15 Oa. 25 
Bronze Precoce. D. (English.) A sum- 
mer-blooming very large bronze........ 26 Sept. 14 a / ee OU) 
Burgundy. D. (Cumming.) Glowing 
wine-red. Perfect flowers on strong- 
Gra aitan rere ol eWse 5 5 Kaci timo oamanoraooke 34 Sept. 19 0) UWS 
Butterball. D. (Longley.) Pictured p. 13. 
The best early butter-yellow, bronzing 
somewhat in cool weather.............. Mey ANwRee 112 XN 1S 
Calcite. D. (Kraus.) Pictured p. 12. 
Chalk-white with pale pupae center. 
Verysheavy bloomer? y GY 24. <5 co. nk mene poeta 1G Hd) ete 
Candelight. D. (Kraus.) Pictured p. 17. 
Well-formed flowers of creamy ivory- 
white. Prolific bloomer; excellent plant 
Hal bite simak tt laut cee Soot eee 22 Aug. 26 (een 
Cardinal Spoon. S. (Lehman.) Pictured: 
p. 15. New 1948. A 4-inch flower opening 
cardinal-red. Greenish pre: tubes. 
Outstandingly different. fe ane ED ta Lo 450) TLIO, 
Celestra. D. (Large Commercial.) Large, 
very early, incurved golden yellow. ...... 50meOctra 4: 40 1.00 
Challenger. D. (English.) Pictured p. 4. 
Large) bright bronzy redo... 228) Octo 2 Oy A 2B 
Charles Nye. D. (Kraus, 1946.)  Pic- 
tured p. 2. Large, 3-inch, fully double, 
rounded flowers of rich buttercup-yellow. 
OneofitheisViasten Stemi ent eer 26 Sept. 28 -60 
50 
ce Spoon. S. (Lehman.) Pictured 
. 15. New 1948. Opening lovely rhodo- 
ce red and finishing dusty rose. Ex- 
cellent growth habits. Very free flowering. 30 Sept. 28 tO0)\ 1.50 
The Mums of Tomorrow... Today! 
