The NEW 
University 
of Chicago 
HARDY 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
, (Very Early Bloomers) 
This recently introduced Chicago strain of 
Chrysanthemums will flower profusely by mid- y 
September until frost. All are about 2: feet in 
height, are disease resistant, with sturdy grow U 
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ing habits, and produce ornamental foliage, as : a i 
well as an abundance of bloom. of ar 
CALENDULA. Bright golden yellow flowers, # 
2\% inches in diameter, on long stems. Ex- 
cellent for cutting. Blooms early in Septem- 
ber. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. ee ¥ % % 
COURAGEOUS. Dark ruby-red. Large 
double flowers 31% inches in diam- ~~ 
eter, Strong, upright, healthy green oe » 
foliage. Late September bloomer. " 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. “= 
DRIFTED SNOW. A mound of large 
double white flowers, shaded yellow <i 
at the center, blooming in mid-Sept. ; an 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. j ~y . Tae * * 
FLASHLIGHT. Striking double dark 4 - 
red blooms with golden reverse. An eo Fe 
excellent early variety, blooming in 
21 2 teet tall Blooms in sak Se nt. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
HEATHERBLOOM. Double deep 
mulberry-pink flower about 2! in. ; ; ; 
in diameter. Plants are vigorous growing, and in full bloom in mid- 
September. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
OLIVE LONGLAND. Apricot-pink, fully double flower of 3 inches. 
Lovely pastel color; blooms freely and is quite early. Grows vigorous- 
ly, with fine foliage, to an erect 21% feet. Blooms about September 
20th. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
POLAR ICE. Pure white, double flower of three inches. Grows vig: 
orously, flowers freely, bunches nicely. Flower is pure white at all 
times and petal arrangement is somewhat open and shows a small 
center when mature. Early September bloomer. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
ROBERT BRYDON. Garnet-red, double flower of 3 inches. Growth 
>is more spreading and bushier than the other Chicago varieties. 
Beautiful deep red blooms literally cover the plants. Mid-September. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
SOUTHWIND. Masses of large, Chinese red flowers toned salmon- 
buff, borne on sturdy, much-branched plants. Blooms in Mid- 
September. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
CUSHION Pompon 
“Button” MUMS 
This type of Chrysanthemum is ideal for cut flowers. It produces a 
multitude of lovely miniature, rosette-type flowers, each 1 inch or more 
across, in large clusters or sprays. Most of them bloom in September. 
LAVENDER LASSIE. Graceful sprays of dainty lavender-pink, bloom- 
ing from September until freezing. The 2!/-foot plant is a mass of 
2- to 3-inch Pompons. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
Hoopoe / 

PYGMY GOLD. Distinct, fine Pompon type. Color a clean golden yel- 
low. Early September blooming. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 

Yellow Cushion 
t, grand for cutting and al- 
hite flowers of good size and 
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ioe eT is nndine in June and continues until 
i o ily grown plants, impartial as to 
pak ee eee ae ach; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
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Coppelia 
ROSITA (Little Rose). Tight, fully 
double blossoms 1 to 1'4 inches in 
diameter, of light Persian rose. Open 
sprays of 5 to 10 flowers on long stems. 
Bush is large and spreading with good 
foliage. Blooms Sept. to mid-October. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
RUBY POMPON. A profusely bloom- 
ing, ruby-crimson Button Mum, showy 
and brilliant. Full flower in early Oct. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
SEPTEMBER BRONZE. Mingling 
bronze shades cover this plant from 
mid-September through November 
until killing frost. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
CUSHION POMPON “BUTTON” 
MUM COLLECTION 
1 EACH of above 5 varieties, 5 plants 
(not labeled) 
3 EACH of above 5 varieties, 15 plants 
(labeled) 
6 EACH of above 5 varieties, 30 plants 
(labeled) 8.50 
Esther Reed 
GRAND MARCONI. An outstanding variety, producing 
double, white, shaggy Chrysanthemumlike flowers on about 
214- to 3-foot stems. Will bloom continuously during the 
summer months if flowers are kept cut. Excellent for 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
SHASTA DAISY COLLECTION 
1 EACH of above, 2 plants (not labeled) ....... $1.10 
3 EACH of above, 6 plants (labeled) ........... 2.50 
12 EACH of above, 24 plants (labeled) ........... 9.00 
sE RIE S, Inc. 
September, being litera 
until frost. With a little 
straw protection the 
plants are quite hardy. They are sometimes called “Million Mums.” 
BRONZE CUSHION. This variety holds its color much better than 
the older variety but is just as free blooming. Warm, rich golden 
bronze. $1.00 per 3; $3.50 per doz. 
PINK CUSHION. Colorful mounds of light pink flowers, which are 
produced by the hundreds. $1.10 per 3; $3.75 per doz. 
WHITE CUSHION. While opening as a delicate pink, the flowers 
turn pure white as they develop. Very free blooming. 
$1.00 per 3; $3.50 per doz. 
RED CUSHION. Perfectly formed plant which makes a mound 18 
inches high and 3 feet in diameter, covered with a blaze of bright 
red flowers. $1.15 per 3; $3.80 per doz. 
YELLOW CUSHION. Brilliant, pure golden yellow, producing hun- 
dreds of long-lasting blooms. $1.15 per 3; $3.80 per doz. 
Zenith 
ORANGE CUSHION. New! Nicely proportioned plant covered 
with a profusion of brilliant orange blossoms. 
$1.20 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 

CUSHION MUM COLLECTION 
1 EACH of above 6 varieties, 6 plants (not labeled) .§ 2.15 
3 EACH of above 6 varieties, 18 plants (labeled) ee 
6 EACH of above 6 varieties, 36 plants (labeled) 







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ENGLISH 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
For Huge Blooms of 
Chrysanthemums We Advise These 
New English Chrysanthemums 
By disbudding the plants to produce 8 
to 12 buds, you will have huge blooms. If 
plants are left to grow naturally without 
“aie disbudding, you will find the flowers are 
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even larger than the older varieties and 
are still produced in abundance. They are 
all equal in hardiness, and are early blooming, 
with large flowers of brilliant colors unsur- 
passed in the garden. Excellent for cutting. 
PPELIA. Bright Indian red to orange, 
neted with gold. Unusual and outstanding 
with fine, strong stems. ae of our best 
ellers. Blooms in September. 
a 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
. GEORGE BARNES. A September bloom- 
Lee of peach, shaded cream, with gold points. 
If disbudded, it produces a perfectly in- 
curved flower 6 inches across of unusual 
beauty. 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
POE. Beautiful old rose, blooming in 
Pace tea, which will grow 6-inch blooms or 
larger if disbudded. Fine, sturdy stems. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
HARLOW. A September bloomer, pro- 
ae ducing bright cogs yellow flowers 
ith semi-incurving form, 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per es 
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ORANGE QUEEN. Richest co 
golden yellow to date. A September 
blooming variety which — produces 
broad, large, and slightly twisted flow- 
ers of fine substance; and tall, stiff 
stems with fine foliage. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.50 per doz. 
RED INVADER. Vigorous grower, 
with long, upright stems bearing crim- 
son-chestnut flowers with gold reverse. 
Very fine and large, blooms in August 
and September. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
REVELLER. A heavy bloomer and ex- 
ceptionally showy variety of bright 
Indian red with stout stems. Septem- 
ber blooming. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
TRIXIE. A beautiful and unusual combination of salmon, apricot 
and pink, Flowers are large with long, spiky petals. Free bloom- 
ry stems. A lovely September bloomer. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
urving flowers of delicate pink with silvery rer 
ms in late September. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
ZENITH. Large, solid purple. A color that is different than all 
others, and if disbudded, makes a very lovely large exhibition 
variety. Blooms in September and October. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.50 per doz. 
HRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION 
1 each of 10 varieties listed, 10 plants (not labeled) ..% 5.00 
3 each of 10 varieties listed, 30 plants (labeled) 

Early Sloomers 
_This prolific, improved strain of low growing Mums forms mounds 
of colorful blooms. Plants grow about a foot high and spread 2 feet 
or more. They start blooming quite early and are in full bloom in 
lly covered with hundreds of flowers, lasting 

Pompon Mum, September Bronze 
BUDDLEIAS 
(Butterfly Bush) 
For summer blooming and continued blossoms 
through early fall, Butterfly Bushes are unsurpassed, 
either for show in the garden or for use as cut 
flowers. 
Each Per 3 
BONFIRE. Hardy Butterfly Bush of 
green foliage. Ideal for cut flowers, 
as well as an ornamental lawn shrub. 
Flowers from midsummer until 
frogt Sue. svetnence: Soe $0.75 $2.00 
DUBONNET. A lovely shade of wine- 
red, of erect growth and long- 
stemmed. A fine late summer cut 
flower, and an entirely new color in 
Buddleias ..... K 
ich dark red, with pleasing deep 
oles opoieve epeveeenetehs 75 2.00 
leis... ci visage tatiana ere one 75 2.00 
PINK DAWN. Flower pink through- 
out, producing a great abundance of 
blooms and deep green foliage. Ex- Y 
cellent cut flower. Best truly pink- 
flowering Buddleia known today ... .75 2.00 
WHITE QUEEN. Startling new glis- 
COLLECTION OF BUDDLEIAS 
tening white Buddleia, with hardy 8- 
inch spikes. “All-out-at-once” 
1 EACH of 5 varieties listed, 5 plants (not labeled) . .$3.25 
blooms, fine for cut flower use, and 
excellent as a shrub. Blooms from 
3 EACH of 5 varieties listed, 15 plants (labeled) ..... 8.75 

Hollan 
July until frost. Very fragrant .... .75 2.00 
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