Garden Chrysanthemums 
Ideal Plants for a Gorgeous Garden Display in Fall 
Introductions by the University of Minnesota 
The Minnesota group of Chrysanthemums is especially adapted to regions experiencing early frost, because 
of their extra-early flowering habit and long blooming period. Many colors are available, and all are suitable for 
cutting for home use. We are propagating the best of the varieties that have been introduced, and they have never 
failed to come into blossom before hard frosts come. 
Plants from 21!,-in. pots, each 40c.; 3 for $1.10; 6 for $2.00, postpaid 
Plants from 2-in. pots, each 25c.; 6 for $1.40, postpaid 
Potted plants available in spring only. Field clumps (in fall) each 75c. 
Butterball. Low, compact plant with flowers borne 
freely on moderately long stems. The flowers are 
ball-like in form, with rays incurved, 2% inches in 
diameter, dark Ilemon-chrome in color. Starts bloom- 
ing about August 15. An outstanding variety. 
Chippewa. Bushy plant 20 inches tall or more, with 
many stems. Flowers aster-purple, 234 inches across, 
in large clusters; semi-double to double, aster-like 
and incurved. Very showy and good for cutting. 
Early to midseason. A fine variety and very popular. 
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, 21% 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. 
Maroon ’n’ Gold. This variety forms a rather low 
plant, bearing the flowers in large trusses. The blooms 
are large, 3% 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. 
Moonlight. An upright bush variety of low to medium 
height, bearing large trusses. Reflexed flowers 2% 
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. 
Purple Star. Tall and upright m 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 9 7 
color is dragon’s-blood-red to Brazil-red. Starts 
blooming in mid-August, 
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. 
height. Flowers in large clusters on long stems, 
double, 214 inches in diameter, soft amaranth-pink 
to Tyrian-pink with a silvery sheen. Good cut- 
flower type. Early to midseason. 
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. 
PERKINS BROS. e STILLWATER ROAD 
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! 
Plant upright in growth, of medium Pe 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM, VIOLET 
SAINT PAUL 6, MINN. 3 
