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Five New 
WALLIE HYBRID MUMS 
First Time Offered—Beautiful and Outstanding. Again we 
take great pleasure in presenting five brand new Hybrid Mums, 
which were developed for us at Rochester, Minnesota. 
P121—CHELLANE. Big, rich flowers 31/2 inches across and 2 
inches deep, the center of glowing lemon-yellow, the outer 
petals of deep cream. Striking and lovely color combination. 
24 in. : 
P122—CORAL MIST. An autumn queen—medium size flowers of 
blended coral, deep salmon and buff. Plant is well branched, 
semi-spreading, developing a superb mound of color. 20 in. 
P123—DU-BON-A. Large 4-inch flowers of deep dubonnet red to 
purple, and the most outstanding dark Mum of today. The 
depth of color is so unusual that it draws your attention im- 
mediately. Abundant blooms on a strong, 26-in. plant. 
P124—HEARTSTRINGS. Beautiful, 3-inch flowers of delicate red 
with silver overcast, giving them a frosty appearance. Plant 
very floriferous, and makes a showy mound of color. Height 
20 in. 
P125—SNOWBIRD. Double ball-type pompon, the 1}/.-inch white 
flowers showing a distinct lemon-yellow center. Blooms are 
held erect on stiff stems; plant semi-spreading and low. Beau- 
tiful in the garden and excellent for cutting. Height 20 in. 
FERRIS' PRICES ON THE 
WALLIE HYBRID 'MUMS 
75c¢ Each * 5 for $3.00 
(POSTPAID) 
Karl Ferris Nursery 
Special +: 
FREE MUMS 
1 FINE NEW ‘MUM, our choice, sent FREE with $3.50 ‘Mum Order. 
2 FINE NEW ‘MUMS, our choice, sent FREE with $6.75 ‘Mum Order. 
3 FINE NEW ’MUMS, our choice, sent FREE with $10.00 ‘Mum Order. 
(These offers do not apply to “COMBINATION MUM SPECIAL’—P120—on page 53.) 
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P130—4 CUSHION MUMS. One each Red. 
Wonderful, New, Hardy ‘Mums for Fall Splendor 
We are happy and proud to present these new perfections in the Chrysanthemum family. They are 
early blooming, flowers large, colors rich and showy. They are selections especially recommended by 
‘Mum specialists, and chosen after a careful study of all new, outdoor types. Hardy, dependable, pro- 
viding a riot of color from August until heavy frosts check their display. Last fall, from far and near, 
came hundreds of letters, full of glowing praise for Ferris’ Mums. 
FERRIS' PRICES 
On the 16 Beautiful 'MUMS Described Below 
50c Each %#& Any3 for $l.40 %* Any 6 for $2.70 
(POSTPAID) 
P10I—ALABASTER. (English). Immense, 5-inch, pure white blooms, petals incurved like a greenhouse Mum. Very beauti- 
ful. Mid-September; 3U in. Pictured on opposite page. 
‘P102—AUTUMN BEAUTY. This new beauty has captured all the glory of the fall colors. Large, 3-in. flowers of deep bronze 
shaded yellow and gold are freely produced on upright plants. A magnificent spectacle in any garden. Height 22 in, 
See color photo on page S53. 
P103—ALVALANCHE. Not as new as some but still one of the best large white Mums. Flowers often 4 inches across, rich 
creamy white, are splendid for cutting. 24 in. Early September. 
P104—CECIL BEED. Newest and by far the finest of all true pink Mums. Color a deep pink with tips of petals touched with 
gold. Flowers 2l/2 in. across produced in abundance on long stems; plant of upright habit. See picture of this breath- 
taking beauty on page 533 
P105—CHALLENGER. (English). One of the new giant Mums, color a brilliant bronze and red blend, the blooms full and 
shapely. Height 24 in.; late September. Illustrated on opposite page. 
P106—DEFIANCE. Superb flower of intense golden yellow, petals delightfully twilled. Blooms of firm substance are borne 
on long cutting stems; plant strong and upright. Mid-September. 26 in. See color photo on page S53. 
P107—EARLY HARVEST. A mass of charming mahogany-orange flowers produced on spreading plant. In bloom for two 
months—a continuous mound of color. 16 in. 
P108—GOLDEN HOURS. Early, double, deep lemon-chrome; petals broad and overlapping, and somewhat incurved, These 
early flowers come on long stems and hold their color well; an outstanding cut-flower Mum. 26 in. 
P109—LAVENDER LADY. Large, 3-inch fragrant flowers of silvery lavender. Strong, -hardy, erect plants, growing 2/2 it. 
tall. A grand flower. 
P110—MAGNIFICENT. A new and glorious Mum. Huge, 4-inch blooms of plum-red with coppery cast are borne on strong 
branches. Excellent for cutting. 26 in. Late September. Shown in color on opposite page. 
P1lI—MELLOW GLOW. A delightful blend of orange-buff, peach-pink and bronze. Strong, 30-inch plant, and a heavy 
bloomer. Wonderful for cutting. Early October. Illustrated on page 53 
P112—MYRTLE WALGREEN. Beautiful amaranth-purple, blooms large and full, and one of the finest for cutting. The 1949 
‘‘Mum of the Year.’’ Pictured on opposite page. Late September; 20 in. 
P114Q—ORANGE QUEEN. (English). Immense flower of richest golden yellow with orange cast. This. glorious, new Mum is 
shown in color on opposite page. Late September; 24 in. . 
P11S—STARDOM. Fully double, deep bronze-red flowers carried on long stems. These brilliant, 3-inch blooms open in clus- 
ters at the top of the tall plant. Very fine for cutting. 24 in. Color photo on page 
P116—TOLCROSS PINK. The finest pink Mum from England, Large, compact flowers of soft rosy-pink, This new beauty is 
pictured on epposite page. Early October; 26 in. 
P117—VULCAN. (English). Large, full, shapely flowers of brilliant crimson, and the best red in the English group. Blooms 
are profuse on a 26-in. plant. See color photo on page 53. Late September. : 
POMPON MUMS 
Charming miniature Mums, like big full buttons, and often a whole bouquet of them on a single spray. The shape- 
ly plant is crowded full with these perky blossoms that are so fine for cutting. 
Ria eared te An exquisite pompon of deep lemon-yellow. Flower {dome-shaped, petals very compact. Height 
in. 
P127—NANOOK. Very dwarf, developing a compact mound that is entirely covered with white flowers, cream centered. 
Mid-September. 14 in. : 
P128—RONNIE. Here is a purple pompon of real merit. Hundreds of button type flowers complete] th 
Long stems make it good for cutting. Height 26 in. de See ee 
P128—ROSITA. Lovely button type flowers of soft Persian-rose, and in such quantities they fairly smother the plant. 
Height 24 in. 
FERRIS' PRICES ON THE POMPON MUMS 
50c Each * 3 for $1.35 
4 (One each of the four varieties) for $1.75 
(POSTPAID) 
Pink, Yellow and Bronze. These have al- 
ways been in great favor—plants that 
grow about 24 in. tall and 24 to 36 in. 
across, in a somewhat rounded form. 
Blooms start early, in September, and so 
fully cover the plant you can scarcely 
see the foliage. These are the newer per- 
fected Cushion ‘Mums, and a real bar- 
gain in beauty and value. 
$100 
(Postpaid) 
CUSHION MUM 
