INTRODUCING THE 1948 MODELS OF THE 
Temptingly Different and as New as Tomorrow 
We are proud indeed to introduce to American gardens these new Hardy Chrysanthemums. Over a 
period of a dozen years, thousands of Chrysanthemum seedlings have been grown and the best selections 
given a very rigid test for winter hardiness, color and form of flower, petal substance, early blooming 
qualities, disease resistance, and ornamental foliage. These tests have eliminated all weak and inferior 
kinds. From our own observation and experience, and from the hundreds of highly complimentary letters 
we have received from gardeners from coast to coast, we know that the Chicago Strain is good and will 
please you. 
Already five of the 1945 and 1946 introductions—Autumnsong, Courageous, Charles Nye, Glowing 
Coals and Olive Longland—are challenging the position of some of the finest varieties In existence. Grow 
and learn to know the Chicago Strain of Mums. 
GOLDEN HOURS (Kraus 8) 
Deep Iemon-chrome, fully double, compact, slightly domed flowers 
3 inches in diameter. Petals broad, overlapping, rounded and in- 
curved, giving the flowers a pleasing, fluffy but firm texture and 
exceptional life and brilliance. Bush compact, much branched, with 
good foliage; very free flowering. Flowers in open clusters of 4 to 7 
with firm individual stems 5 to 9 inches long on branches 12 to 18 
inches long. Second week in September to mid-October. 
GOLDEN SUNSET (Kraus 50) 
Unusually blended, brilliant coppery tones. Double, 31% inches in 
diameter. Upper surface of petals light lemon or amber-yellow faintly 
brushed with coral-pink. Reverse of older, outer petals coral-pink; 
the younger ones toward center currant or ruby-red. Outer petals 
broad and overlapping, the inner ones folded, twisted and incurved. 
The general color is that of highly burnished copper, with ruby cen- 
ter. The opening buds are mahogany-garnet. The combined effect 
of the Jarge abundant flowers and the many opening buds is un- 
usually arresting. Bush compact, 18 to 20 inches tall; ample, strong 
foliage. The individual flower stems are 4 to 5 inches long, on strong 
branches. End of September to end of October. 
ILLUMINATOR (Kraus 1174) 
Nearly completely double, compact, hemispherical flowers 214 
inches in diameter. Very dark, brilliant red-crimson with backs of 
petals faintly suffused with yellow: tiny yellow center when old. 
The petals remain inrolled or quilied, their tips showing as small, 
ees bronzy dots on a rich, clear, deep red background which glows 
rightly in the sun. Individual flowers 4 to 7 in a cluster on stems 
4 to 5 inches Iong on branches 12 to 18 inches long. Bush very up- 
right, somewhat sparse; Ieaves medium size, dark green. Excellent 
in the garden or for cutting. Middle of September to late October. 
INSPIRATION (Kraus 1195) 
Double; rich orange-red overlaid with apricot-orange, bright 
golden orange in the sun. Flower slightly rounded, the petals slightly 
quilled when young, becoming flat and overlapping as bloom ages. 
Distinct mdividual flowers 214 inches across on strong, often re- 
branched stems 6 to 8 inches long. Branches 18 inches to 2 feet long. 
Remains pleasing color under artificial light. Bush unusually strong, 
sturdy, upright, 21% feet tall with abundant, large, dark gray-green 
foliage. End of September through October. 
PRELUDE (Kraus 1037) 
Fully double, Iarge, 3-inch flower, a pleasing combination of flesh- 
pink and maize-apricot. When young the flowers are coral-pink 
owing to the color of the backs of the petals; as the flower matures it 
changes to the maize and apricot tones of the face of the broad, flat, 
over-lapping petals. The texture is full and firm. The blooms are 
carried more or less individually over the whole plant, the individual 
flower stems being 6 to 12 inches long, strong and well suited for 
cutting. The plant develops as a broad spreading bush 18 to 24 inches 
tall, somewhat open in habit, with many small, dark green leaves. 
It is best as a specimen plant or for cutting. One of the earliest to 
bloom, from late August through October, especially if flowers are 
cut frequently. 
TRIBUTE (Kraus 1048) 
Fully double, large, 3-inch flowers of daphne-pink. The face of the 
petals is ruby-red when young, maturing through daphne-red to 
daphne-pink, which color is retained clearly and brightly for a very 
long time. The petals are flat, closely overlapping or slightly twisted, 
tipped yellow and slightly incurved near center of flower. The in- 
dividual flower stems are strong, unbranched, 4 to 8 inches long, 
arising from much-branched laterals 4 to 6 inches long. The result is 
a densely rounded, spreading but compact bush completely covered 
over with large flowers which retain their clean, clear color for a Iong 
period of time. Bush 18 to 24 inches tall, shapely, with medium- 
sized, abundant, dark gray-green foliage. Excellent specimen or 
border plants. Third week in September through October. 
WYCHWOOD (Kraus 26) 
Fully double, rich clear canary-yellow, slightly deeper near center, 
color similar to the petals of the witch-hazel flower. The petals are 
broad, somewhat trough-like, bluntly pointed and incurved, forming 
a full, nearly globular flower of firm texture 21% to 3 inches in diam- 
eter. The individual stems are stiff and strong, 3 to 6 inches long, 
frequently with smaller side flowers. Bush sturdy, upright spreading, 
18 to 24 inches tall, with abundant gray-green leaves. One of the 
best and most distinctive clear yellows for cutting. Third week in 
September through October. 
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MEDITATION (Kraus 1168) 
Fully double, 214 to 3 inches in diameter, firm, two-toned, soft light jasper-red and maize-yellow. The petals are 
inrolled when young, opening flat, overlapping and with slightly recurved tips at maturity. The face of the petals is 
a clean, light jasper-red, the reverse light orange-yellow toned maize-yellow. As the flower matures it eventually 
darkens to a soft reddish peach color which remains bright and clear for a long period. Flowers 6 to 8 with strong 
individual stems on branches 18 to 24 inches long. Bush 24 to 30 inches tall, unusually vigorous, upright spreading, 
with an abundance of large, clean, dark green leaves. The combination of colors, great freedom of bloom and sturdy 
habit at once arrest the attention. Has great garden value and is magnificent material for cutting. First week in 
October to mid-November. 
