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‘MUMS 
Due to danger of frost, all ‘mum plants will be shipped to the northern states only after May Ist. 
unless otherwise specified. Shipments to southern states after January lst. 
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 Lovely pink ’mum which re- 
sembles the English Leda. The many long 
fluffy petals gradually lighten with age yet 
stay attractive and fully double. The 32-inch 
bush branches from the ground making very 
large sprays. Very hardy. 
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. 
WHITE TOWER (Becker, 1947) A sturdy 
perfect pompon with broad petals, first 
creamy white, then opening pure white. A 
good cutting variety. Very free. 
Prices on above varieties in 214” pots, 
Each 60c; 3 of one variety $1.50. 
GOLDEN ISLE 
An early splash of color in the Fall 
garden. Largest early ’Mum to make a 
mass effect that we know of. In bloom 
by September 15th and continuing until 
snow. Color varies according to season 
from reddish orange, bronze, tan to a 
golden yellow. Plant is completely cov- 
ered with 4 to 44” blooms. 
Each 75c 3 for $2.00 
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. 
THE POPULAR SPOON ‘MUMS 
Unusual new type of hardy Chrysanthemum 
that deserves a place in every ’mum planting. 
Their unique appearance and brilliant color 
combinations will add a note of ‘delightful 
novelty” to your garden. Individual flower 
petals are quilled. or tubular most of their 
length, flattening out near tip to resemble a 
tiny spoon. Bear loads of blooms during late 
fall; plants are hardy, vigorous’ growers. 
We offer the following varieties: 
CHARM SPOON IVORY SPOON 
LOVELINESS SPOON 
MAGENTA SPOON 
Prices on above varieties in 21%” pots; 
Each 45c; 3 for $1.10. 
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. 
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. 
SEPTEMBER SERIES ‘MUMS 
SEPT. BRONZE The most colorful of the 
early ’mums; loads of lovely little pompon- 
shaped flowers in the warmest tints from 
mid-September to latest frosts. 
SEPT. SHELL Lovely soft pink flowers 
from Sept. Ist on. A Mt. Ranier Hybrid 
24 inches high. Flowers 2 inches. Double. 
SEPT. SUNSHINE Brilliant yellow blooms 
completely cover compact, well-rounded 
plants from mid-September until frost. Fine 
for low border and cutting. 
Prices on the above varieties in 214” pots, 
Each 45c; 3 for $1.10. 
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