
: Snowball Syrapastex: 

‘The Hew Uniuersity of Chicage J 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
ore (All Early Bloomers) 
BARBARA SMALL. 2 ft. Fully double, lavnder-pink 
flowers on long stems. Early September. 
50 each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
HARBINGER. Double incurved petals of a deep prim- 
rose color. Flowers 214 inches across, in large clusters. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
HEATHERBLOOM. Double, deep mulberry-pink flower 
about 214 inches in diameter. Plants are vigorous grow- 
ing—in full bloom from mid-September. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
OLIVE LONGLAND. Apricot-pink, fully double flower 
of 3 inches. This has a pastel color, blooms freely, 
quite early. Grows vigorously, with fine foliage, to an 
erect 214 ft. Blooms Septémber 20. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
POLAR ICE. Pure white, double flower of 3 inches. Grows vigorously, 
flowers freely, bunches nicely. Flower is pure white at all times, 
without a cream center. Petal arrangement is somewhat open and 
shows a small center when mature. Early September; 20 to 24 inches. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
ROBERT BRYDON. Garnet-red, double flower of 3 inches. Growth 
is more spreading and bushy. The beautiful deep red flowers lit- 
erally cover the plants. Grows 2 feet tall. . 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 

COLLECTION 
1 each of 6 as listed above, (unlabeled) ................. $2.70 
3 each of 6 as listed above, (labeled) .................. 7.50 

POPULAR NEW ENGLISH | f 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
This new race of Mums, originated in England, has only recently been 
offered in the United States for the first time, and has been found far 
superior to the old types of Mums. They are equal in hardiness, and are 
all early blooming, with fine brilliant colors unsurpassed in the garden, and 
excellent for cutting. They do not have to be disbudded, but if you disbud 
down to 8 or 12 buds, especially large flowers are produced. 
] 2 7 i blooms 
ic} r Ea 50c 
ich Gach IVc 
red ange, fl zold. A most un 
anding variety, with fin rong, stiff stems. A real best 
sel September blooming. Each 50c 
CRUSADER. A very popular variety which should be disbudded some for 
best effect. A September bloomer with immense blooms; white slightly 
NEWEST 
ENGLISH MUMS 
SON SPLENDOR. A new and scarce variety of reflexing type. 
one of the best. September blooming, with outstanding rich veivety 
crimson-colored blooms. Each 75c 
i ith pointed petals. 
DOROTHY McGUIRE. A nice bloom of soft bronze with p 
Don’t disbud for it makes a wealth of flowers on stiff, wiry stems, and 
needs no staking. Fine for cutting. Blooms in August and September. 
Each 50c 
DR. GEORGE BARNES. A September bloomer of peach shaded cream 
with gold points. If disbudded, it makes a perfect incurved flower, 6 
inches across, of unusual beauty. Each 50c 
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HILLCREST YELLOW. An extra fine, richly colored yellow variety. 
produces extra large flowers when disbudded, on tall, stiff stems. A 

tinted pink Each 50c September bloomer, incurving, and of great substance. Each 75c 
= Bo aga pera . ‘(eeatde . A large Heliotrope-pink that may be disbudded or grown in sprays. 
Tee ree ae ee Bie Resenas Seem tieG Sree Stan are strong and need no staking. An ex- 
- tremely fast multiplier. Six inches across when disbudded. Blooming 
HOOPOE. A September bloomer of beautiful old rose, that will grow 6 September. Each 50c 
inches or larger when disbudded. Fine, strong stems. Each 60c Fee b 
1 ORANGE QUEEN. Richest colored golden yellow to date. par ele a 
JEAN HARLOW. Produces bright golden yellow flowers with semi-in- bloomer, producing broad, large and slightly twisted Monveneie tener cube 
curving form. A September bloomer. Each 60c since Lone lait sten Geineeh iter Eachigse 
MRS. T. GUTHRIE. A very large chestnut-red with bronze reverse. The oad ise see 
lovely 6-inch flowers, on ine ey stems have broad reflexing petals. Coppelia Petunia See A perpen bloomer of a distinct purple shade Hach vse 
Blooms in Septembr and October. Each 50c erent color all its own. 

REVELLER. A heavy bloomer and exceptionally showy variety of bright “Popular” English Mum Newest English Mum RED INVADER. A vigorous grower, with long, upright stems bearing 
Indian-red, with stout stems. September blooming. Each 50c 
ollection Co ection i wi v V looms 
Cc ti I crimson-chestnut flowers, with gold reverse. Very fine and large. B 
ed ve : d I : in Aug d Septemb Each 60c 
f i gust and September. 
SALMON PRECOSE. A low-growing, summer-blooming variety of 1 each of 10 listed, (not labeled) ..... $ 5.50 , L 
salmon-rose shade. Makes a lot of nice flowers that are fine for home 3 each of 10 listed, (labeled) ......... 15. 1 each of 10 listed, (not labeled) 
SALMON FREDA. This September blooming variety makes a lovely cut 
flower. Beautiful salmon flowers borne on long wiry stems. Each 50c 
3 each of 10 listed, (labeled) 
Sutton” WMumes 
DELPHINE DODGE. A new and very lovely button Mum JEWELRY. A deep rosy orchid button type, that is out- 
of a luscious light pink color. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. standingly lovely. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
SEPTEMBER BRONZE. Mingling bronze shades cover 
this plant from mid-September through November and 
and killing frost. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
cutting. Flowers are good sized and really beautiful. Each 50c 

UNA. Slightly incurving flowers of delicate pink with silvery reverse, 
bl ing in late Septemb Each 50 SNOWBALL. A good spray variety with solid, round, white flowers, 
ooming in late September. ac ic 
blooming in September- Each 50c 
IRENE. A dainty, pure white button, fine in the garden, 
and for mixed bouquets. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. | 
SEPTEMBER GOLD. Color: 
ful mounds covered with 

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brilliant sprays of golden yel- 2 
low blossoms. COLLECTION =! 
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30c each; $3.00 per doz. Cushion Pompon ne 
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“Button” Mums 
‘ é 1 each of above ( 5 plants), 

unlabeled ......... $1.45 
Our 1948 full color, illustrat- 
ed bulb catalog, listing Tulips, : 3 each of above (15 plants), 
Daffodils, and other bulbs for a labeled: \GQ.Aehe ce sree 2.85 
fall planting, will be ready for f 
distribution in May, and will be 
sent to all our customers and 
friends who receive a copy of labeled 
MO ores Arion 7.25 
this plant list. 



Conqueror 
Jean Harlow 
Crimson Splendor 

7 New Gladiolus from tte Netherlands 
(Considered by many to be the best European varieties) 
EUROPEAN GLADIOLUS COLLECTION 
3 each of 7 varieties (21 bulbs) 
6 each of 7 varieties (42 bulbs) 
12 each of 7 varieties (84 bulbs) 

VA Bt 
Mew 
Shasta Daisies 
ESTHER REED. An ideal plant—grand for cutting— al- 
ways in flower. Double, pure white flowers of good size 
and long lasting. Begins blooming in June and continues 
until late in the season. Easy growing plants, impartial as 
to soil. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 




BLUE BEAUTY. Light lobelia-blue, turning to somewhat 
darker violet-blue with deep purple blotch, Healthy 
Srower with exceptionally formed spikes. 
$2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100 
HOPMAN’S GLORY. Sunflower-yellow t roughout. An 
cTaeaes vaelery for its rich color, fine shape, size and 
all, straight spikes. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
ILE DE FRANCE. Flesh tint with a salmon-pink shade. 
n lower petals a large amber-yellow blotch with car- 
pital center. Large, wide-opened florets, well placed 
on tall stems. $1.90 per doz.; $13.50 per 100 
MRS. MARKS MEMORY. Large fuchsia-red blooms on 
fine stem, forming a beautiful spike. Highly recommend- 
ed for exhibition purposes. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
NEW EUROPE. Vivid garnet-red with 2 small purple 
stripe in throat. Strong, long spikes with magnificently 
shaped, enormous florets. Gold Medal awarded in 1947 
by the New York Florist Club for the best cut flower 
variet 1943 . $12 = 
SNOW pe 43. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 

producing 8 or 
he best white of 
t Large wi opened blooms closely 
ttached to strong, thin and long spikes 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100 
Superior American Gladioli 
BARCAROLLE. Deep rich orange in color, handsomely Grand Marconi 
ruffled 45c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
“STHEL CAVE COLE. Pure pale pink, producing 20 or 
more buds with 8 or 9 open at the same time, 
45c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
GOLD STAUB. Pure bright yellow. One the finest in 
this color. 45c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
HILDRED. Lavender-blue. An exceptionally fine bloom 
which keeps its color well 
45c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
MARGARET BEATON. Pure snow-white, with a small 
orange--scarlet blotch in throat. 
45 per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
MASTER MYRON. Clear, deep, scarlet-red with floret 
measuring 6 to 7 inches across, 
GRAND MARCONI. A grand variety producing double 
white, shaggy, Chrysanthemum-like flowers on about 214 
to 3 ft. stems. Will bloom continuously during the sum- 
mer months if flowers aré kept cut. Excellent for out- 
door culture. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
MOUNT SHASTA. The pure white, fully double flowers 
have a high crested center, and average 4 inches across 
or more. A double row of overlapping 
45c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
PICARDY. Large, tall, salmon-pink. The best known of its 
colar, 35c per 3; $1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
PURPLE SUPREME. Deep velvety purple in color, with 
large well shaped florets 
45c per 3: $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Apple-blossom-pink with white blotch 
guard petals en- 
hances the beauty of this fine double Daisy. The flowers 
come singly on stiff, 24-inch stems from spring until frost. 
in throat, 35c per 3; $1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 Especially fine for cutting, and far superior to the Esther 
WHITE GOLD. White with golden yellow center. Massive Reed Shasta becaus f e Sorta 
florets. 50c per 3; $1.70 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 aos pa pecs are or eae longer ANUS 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz 
COLLECTION OF 
SUPERIOR AMERICAN GLADIOLI 
3 each of 10 varieties ( 30 bulbs) .. Soe 
6 each of 10 varieties ( 60 bulbs) .. tip 
12 each of 10 varieties (120 bulbs) jee 12.50 
Mixed colors (20 or more colors used) $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100 


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Shasta Daisy Collection 
1 each of above, 3 plants (not labeled) 
3 each of above, 9 plants (labeled) x. aed eee 4.35 
NELIS NURSERIES, Inc. Hol land, Mich. 

