a. ~ , | | Established DePetris 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
HYBRIDS 
sEXCLUSIVE MAX SCHLING FEATURE 
1946 and 1947 Introductions 
Keeping pace with the increased demand for 
hardy garden Chrysanthemums is an easy task 
Sy for our hybridizer, Mr. DePetris and ourselves. 
LL Mr. DePetris began hybridizing hardy garden 
varieties in 1930 after a long and successful 
record as a breeder of the finest greenhouse 
types, with the result that a progression of in- 
; creasingly fine seedlings will be available each 
year. The story of how these seedlings are se- 
lected is given elsewhere on this page. 
Ls Let it suffice to say that we will continue to offer 
, anew set of fine tested varieties each succeeding year, 
* and each new introduction will represent a definite 
progression toward ultimate perfection. We realize 
that there can be no such thing as absolute perfec- 
tion in any new varieties of any plant, but we do feel 
that each step toward the goal is a definite step for- 
ward. 
The four 1947 and three 1946 introductions as 
illustrated present a well-balanced color scheme. 
These varieties are all early and are all splendid cut- 
ting varieties. We especially recommend Ambrosia for 
northern climates inasmuch as it is in full bloom the 
first week in September. 
NOTE.—Purchaser pays all transportation on 
Chrysanthemum plants. Minimum express shipment, 
35c. It is recommended that orders for 6 or more 
plants be sent via express. 
For parcel post shipments add 15c for one plant, 
25c for 3 plants, 40c for 6 plants. 
Fivsta 1947 Introductions Argonne _ ee 


Ambrosia Nokomis 
PRICES 
Each Doz. 
Four 1947 varieties .........$0.85 $9.50 
Three 1946 varieties ........ .75 8.25 
Che Story of 
Selected “Variettes 
The term “‘selected” really means something 
in the introduction of DePetris Hybrids. The 
hybridizer has no less than several hundred 
seedlings growing at all times. These are not 
“chance”’ seedlings but the result of years of 
careful hybridization. 
From these hundreds of seedlings a minimum 
amount of varieties are chosen and grown for 
at least two years. before their introduction is 
considered. In this two-year growing period 
they are constantly checked for any weakness, 
such as susceptiblility to disease, poor foliage, 
weak stems and flower necks, and, of course, 
hardiness. The presence of any one of these 
common Chrysanthemum faults eliminates any 
seedling from consideration. 
That is why DePetris Hybrids are the finest 
hardy garden Chrysanthemums in existence to- 
day. That is why the demand for our 1943 
and 1944 introductions is greater now than in 
their years of introduction. When you buy 
DePetris Hybrids you buy the best in hardy gar- 
den Chrysanthemums. 

Complete descriptions, blooming dates, etc., of 
these varieties found on page 4. Congo 1946 Introductions Afterglow White Gold 


