FARNAM’S CHRYSANTHEMUM FARM 
WEST RIVER MOUNTAIN ROAD 
DELAWARE, ARKANSAS 
DEAR FLOWER-LOVING FRIENDS: 
It is with great satisfaction that we send our 1953 descriptive list to 
you. This season we are offering GRAND CHAMPION varieties only. 
Originated by the most famous floriculturists in the country. Our prices 
are reasonable for such fine, OUTSTANDING MUMS. 
We are very anxious to receive your orders. We assure you that you 
will be satisfied with our plants, method of packing, etc. 
Thanking you again for your orders in the past, and hoping to serve 
you again in the future, wishing you all much enjoyment in your garden, 
may it grow more beautiful year after year. 
Faithfully yours, 
M. FARNAM. 
A FEW POINTERS FOR A BUMPER 
CROP OF BLOOMS 
Use a tablespoonful of commercial fertilizer per plant to give plants a good 
start. 
Eighteen inches apart, each way, is sufficient. 
When Mum plants are young, cut back the stems to promote a bushier 
type of plant. 
Nicotine sulphate (Black Leaf .40) will kill aphis. 
Commercial plant food and liquid manure will aid in producing a bumper crop. 
Water, and plenty of it, is perhaps the most important factor in Chrysan- 
themum culture from August ’til flowering time. A mulch will prove highly 
beneficial at this time. 
The manner of disbudding large-flowering varieties grown for specimen or 
exhibition purposes should retain the crown or center bud. 
D. D. T. 5% dust or spray will keep bugs off. 
Window boxes are beautiful planted with Mums. Just transplant at bloom- 
ing time, water well. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee safe arrival of all shipments within the United States. Plants 
that reach you in poor condition or that are not exactly as represented in our 
catalog may be returned immediately. We will replace at once or refund your 
money, whichever you prefer. Complaints must be made within five days of 
shipment. Beyond this, plants are subject to conditions outside of our control. 
Good culture and care are of first importance. This is the purchaser’s responsi- 
bility. Nevertheless, we are interested in your complete success and if for any 
reason any plants received from us do not grow satisfactorily, tell us so, will you? 
SUBSTITUTION—Your permission to substitute the nearest variety, if this 
is necessary, will expedite your shipment. A variety of equal or better value will 
be supplied, plus one extra for good measure. 
