Hardy Chrysanthemums 
normal conditions. 

The beautiful Chrysanthemum is becom- 
ing increasingly popular for the home garden- 
er. We offer you the best varieties—those 
proven by research men to grow better under 
The Chrysanthemum 
grows best in a slightly acid, well-drained 
soil. In average garden soil, a good complete 

fertilizer should be used once a month during 
June, July and August, three to four pounds per 100 square feet. The small, potted 
plants we ship you will bloom this fall when many of your other garden flowers 
have lost their bloom. You’ll appreciate them for bouquets and baskets. 
(D) Double; (SD) Semi-double; (S) Single 
Date following each variety is the approximate blooming date. 
New Amazing Chrysanthemums for 1950 
KATHLEEN LEHMAN (D) 
Top selection from over a hundred thou- 
sand seedlings produced this plant that has 
beautiful bright orange flowers deepening to 
a lush red gold in the center. You should try 
ie pept: 20. 
PATRICIA LEHMAN (D) 
Imagine sparkling geranium pink blooms 
with peach centers; recurved and _ twisted 
petals giving a fluffy feathery appearance! 
It’s a strong upright mum, excellent for cut- 
Linon mept.s Zo. 
RED GLOW (D) 
True to its name this plant produces ean 
abundance of red glowing pompons that are 
ideally adaptable as cut or pot flowers. Sept. 20. 
REMEMBRANCE (D) 
A beautiful deep red carmine color that’s 
retained for the life of the flower. We believe 
it to be the best red Mum produced to date. 
You'll agree! Sept. 27. 
ALERT (D) 
Introduced in 1948, this Mum has proven 
to be a dandy. Early free blooming plant has 
large dark purple flowers. Ideal for cutting. 
Sept, 20. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
— aS 
New For 1950 -- FAIRBOW (D) 
You'll like this heavy blooming lavender pink pompon growing on a splendid up- 
right plant. Fine for exquisite bouquets and for handsome potted plants. Sept. 10. 
65c each; 4 for $2.50 
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR 
QUILLED CUSHION (D) 
The outstanding cactus dahlia type Mum. 
Dazzling oriental red of flower ages to a bril- 
liant bronze. You’ll have to see it! Sept. 30. 
LORENZO (D) 
A rich flaming, dark Dianthus purple. 
Quilled petals lend a cactus dahlia effect. 
Sept. 15. 
GLADNESS (D) 
Clear china rose flowers on a small very 
free blooming plant. One of your earliest 
bloomers, Aug. 28. > 
50c each; 
MAHOGANY CUSHION (D) 
Lovely Jasper red flower shading to a ma- 
hogany center, This excellent cushion is far su- 
perior to older varieties. Sept. 28. 
GOLDEN MOUND (D) 
Excellent golden cushion. Masses of two 
inch flowers produced by short dark green 
branches. Sept. 12. 
EARLY GOLD (D) 
A very early Mum. Bright golden-yellow 
pompons with contrasting dark green foliage. 
Excellent border plant. Sept. 4. 
5 for $2.00 
