enne, Wyo., Horticultural Field Station (6100 ft. alt.) 
has grown many of these varieties and introduced fol- 
lowing varieties indicated as U.S. D.A. We suggest 
varieties according to altitudes as follows: From 6500 
to 8,000 feet—Ann Miller, Pink, Bronze and Yellow 
Cushion, White Gull, Pygmy Gold, Manantico; from 
5,500 to 6,500 feet—most any variety blooming in Sept- 
eimper, or Carlier; less than 5,500 feet— all varieties 
ia this list. 
Height of plants when in bloom is stated after each 
variety. This is for comparison and will vary depend- 
ing on location, soil, watering. Plants usually grow a 
little taller the second year. 
Cushion Type Mums 
Make low plants, broader than tall, covered with 
solid mass of flowers in full bloom, Pink Cushion and 
its relatives are also advertised as ‘“Azaleamums.”’ 
AMELIA or “PINK CUSHION.” <A “cushion of 
flowers in masses from August into October; broad 
dwarf mounds 12 to 16 inches high completely covered 
with masses of pink flowers. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 
per doz. $4.00. 
BRONZE CUSHION. Same type and habit as “Pink” 
Cushion” except color, which is deep bronze turning to 
coppery vellow. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; per doz. $4.00. 
YELLOW CUSHION. Same type and habit as “Pink 
Cushion,” but yellow flowers. pach 40c7830 10r $1.10; 
per doz. $4.00. 
PINK TIDE. (12-15 in.) Deep bright pink 2% inch 
single flowers start blooming in September with suc- 
cession of fiowers opening higher on plant until the 
broad surface is a blanket of: solid pink about Oct. 1. 
Cushion type plants often 3 ft. across and with several 
hundred blooms the first year. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 
per doz. $4.00. 
SANDBA. (12-15 in.) Recent variety of Amelia ex- 
traction of similar free flowering dwarf habit. Striking 
crimson with rust suffusion. Uncommon color in cush- 
jon varieties; very popular with our visitors. Late 
Sept. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; per doz. $4.00. 
WHITE GULL. (12 in.) Baby Pompon of compact 
low growth producing quantities of small rounded one- 
inch white button mums. Starts blooming early, late 
Aug., and continuing long thereafter. Each 40c; 3 for 
$1.10; per doz. $4.00. 
YELLOW MOUND. (10 in.) Makes a beautiful neat 
charming plant in half sphere mound which is sur- 
rounded by solid covering of double rich yellow blos- 
soms in September. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; per doz. $5.00. 
' Semi-Dwarf and Larger Cushion Types 
These are characterized by an extremely generous 
display of flowers on bushy plants for mass garden 
display. 
Ann MILLER. (16 in.) Early variety, nearly a 
cushion type, in full color in late Aug., continuing for 
long period. True autumn tints in 2% inch flowers of 
deep russet or orange red. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
ARAPAHOE. (16 in.) U.S. D.A. Indescribable au- 
tumn colors, being a blend of bronze, yellow and red- 
dish orange. Up to 200 open flowers on plant in full 
bloom. Two inch blossoms are semi-double. Plant low 
to medium in height. Early Sept. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
BUTTERBALL. (16 in.) Compact plant flowering 
profusely on moderately long stems. Double 2% inch 
blossoms of dark lemon-chrome with slightly darker 
shadings in center in cooler weather. Full bloom in 
Sept. Hach 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
DEANNA, (14 in.) Neat bushy plant with nice cov- 
ering of 1% inch pompon flowers. Color is lively 
bronzy red reverse of petals orange. September. Each 
Z0ceeS Lor 51.10. 
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