MUMS —Continued B. F. Barr & Son 


CHOICEST VARIETIES, MAN Y RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
The following varieties includes the choicest Dr. Kraus, De Petris and Cumming’s Grand 
Champions, recognized as being among the best authorities on new introductions. They were 
all tested in our trial grounds the past season. 
Blooming 
Date to Frost 
Avalanche D. The world’s best large, 
creamy white. Perfect blooms cov- 
ering the plant from mid-September 
until frost. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 @ct=ae 
Aviator. Sturdy grower 3 inch flowers, 
velvet wine-red, 2 ft. high; very 
double; one of the best reds. 50c 
each; 3 for $1.25. Oct 20 
Barbara Small D. (Kraus). Clear lilac- 
pink, slightly brighter at the mar- 
gins with a carmine center. 40c 
each; 3 for $1.00 Oct Fi 
Betty SD. (C&P.) Splendid upright 
rose-pink without a trace of magenta. 
One of the finest new pinks. 50c each; 
3. for $1.25 OGte aad 
Bokhara. Richly blended, soft crimson 
and wine with luminous’ shadings. 
Hardy, vigorous, 3 inch blooms; un- 
usual 2 ft. high. €0c each; 3 for $1.50. Oct. 10 
Candlelight D. (Kraus.) Well-formed 
flowers of creamy ivory-white. Pro- 
lific bloomer; excellent plant habit. 

50c each; 3 for $1.25 Sept. 20 
Challenger. English. Large, bright ey 
bronzy-red, 5 inch blooms if dis- MRS. P. S. DU PONT, ITT 
budded. Strong, vigorous grower. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25. Oct. 20 Coral Sea S. (De Petris.) Dwarf salmon- 
Charles Nye D. (Kraus 1946). The buff suffused with coppery rose. Very 
’"Mum of the Year Large 3 inch fully hardy. Valuable for low borders and 
double, rounded flowers of rich but- rock gardens. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. OCi4 
tercup yellow and firm substance. Courageous D. (Kraus). Bright, dark 
Phe ke Master Six”. 60¢ each; Sapte 2e ruby-red, large, double flowers 3% 
; j y il eile Ola mieter. Strong, upright, 
Chippewa D. (Longley). Giant, bright healthy green foliage. The most 
aster-purple, slightly inecurved. 50c promising new early, dark red. One 
eachimortomegiees Septue4 of the ‘Master Six’’. 60c each, 3 for 
$1.50. Oct. 10 
Cutie. New 1948. <A profusion of tiny 
cherry-red button-type flowers cov- 
ering a sturdy, compact 15 inch plant. 
Frost-hardy. Extremely prolific. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50. Oct 
Cydonia. Large, pompon type. Orange- 
mahogany, vigorous grower; frost- 
hardy blooms; an old favorite. 40c 
each; 3 for $1.00. Oct. 20 
Dahlia "Mum D. Quilled petals like a 
eactus dahlia of a bright wine-red. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00. Sept. 10 
Drifted Snow D. (Kraus.) A mound of 
large, double white flowers, shaded 
yellow at center. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. Oct. 10 
Dubonnet.. Large single orchid pink. 
Good cut flower. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25. Octwe. 
Early Harvest D. (Kraus.) A mass of 
glowing mahogany-orange flowers for 
two months. Superior to any cush- 
ion variety. 50c each: 3 for $1.25. Octal 
Early Wonder OD. New, large, soft 
pink pompon. Excellent for cutting. 
50c each, 3 for $1.25. Sept. 30 
Eugene A. Wander D. (Cumming). 
Without a doubt the largest and 
finest bright early yellow. Blooms 
4 inches across. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. Aug. 25 
Glowing Coals D. (Kraus, 1946.) Bright 
deep cherry-red with orange reverse. 
Well-branched sprays. One of the best 
early reds. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. Sept. 18 
Golden Sunset. CKhrause) Unusually 
( blended, brilliant coppery tones. The 
general color is that of highly bur- 
< : nished-copper, with a ruby center. 
ET Larver 3% Vinch flowers) 2 eft. nin. 
AVALANCHE 60c each; 3 for $1.50 Sept. 20 



