Universily of Chicago Strain MUMS 
For years Dr. Kraus of the University of Chi- 
cago has been growing 'mums from selected 
seeds. They have been tested for winter hardi- 
ness, color and form of flower; earliness and 
disease resistance. We offer to you the cream 
of the crop. We know that you will be pleased. 
AUTUMNSONG A delightful new color in 
‘mums; large flowers of a beautiful shade of 
wine-rose shading to carmine. 
CHARLES NYE One of the best yellows to 
date. Large, 3” fully double flowers of rich 
buttercup yellow. For border and cutting. 
CHIQUITA Lovely dome-shaped pompon 
flowers of a deep lemon-yellow shade. Very 
desirable both for the garden and bouquets. 
COURAGEOUS Bright, dark ruby-red. 
Large double flowers, 3%4 inches in diameter. 
Its striking color and vigorous growth are 
outstanding. 
DAWNROSE Grenadine-pink to bittersweet- 
pink, lightening to clear, bright flesh-color at 
margin. Excellent flower for cutting. A 
1950 must for your garden. 
DEFIANCE A bold flower of intense golden 
yellow with twilled petals. Exceptionally 
firm substance. Strong, upright plant with 
excellent cutting stems. 
EARLY HARVEST A mass of charming 
mahogany-orange flowers for two months. 
Superior to any known cushion variety. We 
know you'll like it. 
GLOWING.COALS Bright, deep cherry red 
with orange reverse. One of the best early 
reds. Plants are vigorous growers; produces 
a profusion of blooms. 
Chrysanthemums 
Dwarf in height, hardy, colorful and the 
most prolific bloomers we know of 
among plants. Begin blooming in July 
and each plant produces actually hun- 
dreds of buds and flowers from then on 
until the last fall freezes. Unexcelled for 
borders or for planting ‘in front of shrubs 
or evergreens. Showy and beautiful in 
mass plantings. One plant alone is a 
small flower garden in itself! 
We offer the following colors — 
RED CUSHION 
PINK CUSHION 
BRONZE CUSHION 
YELLOW CUSHION 
Prices on above varieties in 214” pots, 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
GOLDEN HOURS Large, fully double flow- 
ers of deep lemon-chrome. Broad petals, 
overlapping and somewhat incurved. Free- 
flowering,. early variety. 
INSPIRATION New 1948! Large, rich 
orange-red overlaid with apricot-orange. 
Bush unusually strong, sturdy and upright. 
Excellent for cutting. Buds and flowers 
frost hardy. : ; 
MAGNIFICENT New 1949! Glorious 4-inch 
flowers of plum-red or rosy cardinal with 
coppery cast. Extremely strong branches, 
excellent for cutting. ; 
MEDITATION Magnificent, 3-inch fully 
double flowers of soft light jasper-red and 
maize-yellow with orange reverse. An out- 
standing new ’mum. : 
NANOOK Masses of charming white flowers 
with cream center, completely cover com- 
pact, dwarf plants. Excellent for the lew 
border. 
OLIVE LONGLAND Three-inch, apricot- 
toned, salmon-pink. One of the “Master 
Six.” The best of the pastel colors. Perfect 
plant habits and excellent healthy foliage. 
SOUTHWIND Masses of large Chinese-red 
flowers toned salmon-buff, borne on sturdy, 
well-branched plants. Blooms in September 
to a height of 22 inches. 
ZANTHA Large, double, ball-shaped flowers 
of a clear, canary-yellow shade. Blooms 
freely over a long period from early Sep- 
tember until late frost. 
Prices on above varieties in 2%4” pots, Each 
50c; 3 for $1.25. 
SPECIAL MONEY-SAVING 
BARGAIN ON 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
If you do not care for names of your 
mums, but are interested in a beautiful 
splash of fall colors, we believe you will 
want to take advantage of this special 
MONEY-SAVING OFFER. 
In our display gardens we grow our 
very finest varieties. This year we had 
a surplus of plants—something like 
50,000 — and so we can offer you as- 
sorted, unlabeled root divisions THAT 
WILE BiLOOM eri IS. FAs is 
LOW POSTPAID PRICES 
1 unlabeled root divisions, $ 
assorted colors, for only 2 
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