CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Introductions by the University of Minnesota, continued 

CHRYSANTHEMUM, MAROON ’N’ GOLD 
Dr. Longley. Plant upright, of medium height; flow- 
ers largely borne singly on rather long stems, making 
it desirable for cut flowers. Very floriferous. Color 
is amaranth-pink to rose-pink; does not fade in hot 
weather. Flowers are large, 214 to 3 inches or more, 
full double. Blooms early to midseason and keeps on 
blooming till frost time. The best Minnesota va- 
riety to date. 
Glacier. A large-flowered type; upright habit with 
double, clear pure white flowers 3 inches in diameter, 
carried in loose clusters on long stems. Very good. 
Maroon ’n’ Gold. This variety forms a rather low 
plant, bearing the flowers in large trusses. The blooms 
are large, 314 inches or more in diameter, full, double, 
incurved. Rays are Brazil-red to maroon in color 
above, and golden on the under side. Blooms early 
and freely. Very popular. 
Moonglow. A low, bushy plant with dark green, 
glossy leaves. Completely covered with semi-double, 
lemon-chrome flowers 134 inches in diameter. Suit- 
able for edging. 
Moonligit. An upright bush variety of low to medium 
height, bearing large trusses. Reflexed flowers 214 
to 3 inches in diameter, white with the center pale 
yellow to ivory. Blooms from midseason to late. 
Good for cutting when large sprays are desired. 
Pipestone. A low, robust and spreading type of plant 
with semi-double, Brazil-red to pinkish scarlet flow- 
ers that reach 234 inches in diameter. Free blooming. 
Purple Star. Tall and upright in growth, with long 
stems; floriferous. Bright dahlia-purple flowers, semi- 
double to nearly double, the rays formed in such a 
way as to make the flower star-like in appearance; 
2 inches in diameter. Early. 
Red Gold. Plant medium tall, very stiff and upright. 
Flowers double, 2 inches in diameter, scarlet to 
Brazil-red. Midseason. 
Redhawk. Plant upright in habit, of medium height. 
Flowers are in clusters on long stems, double, with 
some rays quilled, 2 inches or more in diameter. The 
color is dragon’s-blood-red to Brazil-red. Starts 
blooming in mid-August. 
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Redwood. A low compact type of plant, bearing semi- 
double flowers 2 inches in diameter. The color varies 
from carmine to oxblood. The season is mid-August 
to frost. : 
Silver-Pink. Plant upright in growth, of medium 
height. Flowers in large clusters on long stems, 
double, 21% inches in diameter, soft amaranth-pink 
to Tyrian-pink with a silvery sheen. Good cut- 
flower type. Early to midseason. 
Sun Red. Medium tall plants with long stems and 
large, semi-double flowers over 3 inches in diameter. 
Habit of plant and form of flowers much like Chip- 
pewa but color is bright Brazil-red. Blooms sparingly 
early in the season but very heavily midseason to 
late. 
Violet. Plant rather spreading, recumbent the first 
year but very stiff and upright and moderately tall 
the second year. Blooms are fairly abundant. Very 
full, double flowers, dahlia-like, incurved, deep 
amaranth-purple to pansy-purple, 3 inches in diam- 
eter. Midseason to late. 
Welcome. One of the earliest to bloom. The plant is 
irregularly bushy and rather low. The bright mal- 
low-purple flowers on Jong stems are semi-double and 
measure 134 inches in diameter. 
MUM CULTURE 
Soil: 
Any good garden soil. 
Well prepared. 
Well fertilized. 
Plenty of sunshine. 
Planting: 
Best time, May 15 to June 1. 
Distance apart, 18 inches to 2 feet. 
Pinching: 
Best time, about June 15. 
Where? Cut off the top of the plant between the fourth 
and fifth leaves from the ground. 
Plenty of water. 
Freedom from weeds. 
Spraying (not always necessary): 
For aphids use Black-leaf 40. 
For disease on leaves use Bordeaux Mixture. 
RESULTS: Beautiful Flowers! 

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CHRYSANTHEMUM, VIOLET 
SAINT PAUL 9, MINN. 
