RICHARDS 
Guturistic “MUMS 
Featuring Originations by Gilbert Becker 
This year for the first time we are offering these outstanding new varieties. All 
bear beautiful double blooms and are very hardy. 
ALERT (Becker, 1948) Large, fully double, 
3-inch dark purple flowers that do not 
fade, borne in abundance on sturdy stems. 
Very showy. 
BLACK VELVET (Becker, 1945) Rather late 
dark red double flowering cushion. Very 
hardy. They are always dependable—always 
make a show. 
EARLY ROBIN (Becker, 1948) A very early 
compact mount completely smothered by 
two-toned flowers of bronze-yellow, with a 
mahogany-red center. 
GLADWIN 
Not an*English ’mum, which it re- 
sembles! —in fact, this looks like a pink 
Leda, with a hundred flowers 3% to 
4 inches across, on long, sturdy stems. 
The many long, fluffy petals gradually 
lighten with age, yet stay attractive and 
fully double. The 32-inch bush branches 
from near the ground making very large 
sprays. Very hardy. 
$.75 each in 214” pots. 3 for $2.00. 
Rooted cuttings, each 50c. 3 of one 
kind $1.30; 6 of one kind $2.45. 

ORCHID HELEN A sturdy 18-inch bush, 
completely covered with 3-inch double pink- 
orchid flowers. The petals are unusually 
stiff, adding to its beauty. 
SUCCESSOR (Becker, 1948) A grand New 
erect cushion with many pointed pink 
2-toned flowers, excitingly contrasted by 
their red centers. Extremely hardy. 
WHITE TOWER (Becker, 1947) A sturdy 
perfect pompon with broad petals, first 
creamy white, then opening pure white. A 
good cutting variety. Very free. 
Above varieties in 214” pots 50c each. 3 of one 
variety $1.25. Rooted cuttings, one each of the 
above varieties 30c. 
6 of one variety $1.50. 
3 of one variety 85c. 




SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the above seven varieties in 
2%” pots for $2.75. Rooted cuttings, one 
each for $1.75. 
Patented "MUMS 
Here we are offering some entirely new creations. Each one possessing qualities 
which makes them outstanding and different from anything now in existence. We 
know you'll be highly pleased and delighted with these glamorous, new intro- 
ductions. 
FRED F. ROCKWELL (Plant Patent No. 
718) The most gorgeous blending of bronze 
and orange scarlet tones ever seen in a pom- 
pon; retains its full brilliance far into the 
"Mum season. 
KOREAN PRINCESS (Plant Patent No. 
640) The first anemone-flowered Korean 
Hybrid. Color is a rich bronze red chang- 
ing to soft strawberry crimson; the inner 
petals tipped golden bronze—a charming 
tapestry effect. 
All potted plants. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; 
12 for $7.50 
Note: Chrysanthemums Fred F. Rockwell, Korean 
Princess, and Summertime are being grown under 
license from the patent owner and sold subject to all 
patent restrictions. 
SUMMERTIME (Plant Patent No. 689) Bred 
specifically for summer flowering, it does 
just that. Masses of fragrant, glistening yel- 
low blossoms from late July on. Single 
blossoms, 2” across, bright lemon to bronze 
yellow, are produced in great abundance. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
To acquaint you with the high quality 
of our rooted cuttings, we make this 
special offer. 
TQMIXED, UNLABELED ROOT- 
ED CUTTINGS, that will include 
a good selection of types and 
color, Postpaid for only 1.50 

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