1953 Introductions 
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA 
PATHFINDER (NP 303) The first of a new race of hardy mums which 
because of their distinctively serrated or notched petals are best 
described as “Carnation-Flowered.” The very double bright yellow 
2-3” flowers are borne in clusters of 5-10 on strong upright stems 
from hedge-like plants 22-28” tall and 20-24” across. Excellent for 
DOUGIIELS: DG: COLSA RCS CCD Le ares Se omsent Ae ay nas enc $.75 ea 
PLAINSMAN (NP 352) Another “Carnation-Flowered” mum. Very 
double high centered flowers of deep rusty bronze-red shading to 
buff bronze during hot weather. Deeply notched petals. Strong 
upright, windfirm plants. Myriads of frost tolerant flowers from 
Cay em Ciirenl De nel te etn eee ate Rte cen tee a ei ce ooh $.75 ea. 
FLEMING’S FLOWER FIELDS 
LADY ELGIN (Hipple, 19-47) A most distinctive newcomer. Ball 
shaped, incurved two inch blooms of bright coppery bronze with 
deep gold reverse are borne in profusion on upright 18” plants. 
General effect is that of a greenhouse “Football” mum in miniature. 
First blooms appear early in September with full bloom by Sept. 
20theV ery. frostitolerantziet Host Ske ee ae $.75 ea. 
DR. E. J. KRAUS 
APACHE (1405) Fully double four inch flowers of orient red with 
long overlapping rolled petals which gives a slight quilled appear- 
ance. Firm, graceful, upright 18-20” plants blooming from September 
PAV A aWavahiicl gs RGD eo We. . AN ae. ed: Ne. a $.75 ea. 
CROWN JEWEL (1257) The truest red early mum. Perfectly formed 
double flowers of a rich crimson red with ruby reflections born in 
airy clusters on stiff 18-24” stems. September 25.....00000000.000000..... $.75 ea. 
MADONNA Attractive 3” double pure white flowers with tubular 
petals ending with small spoon tips. Graceful bushy 24” plants. 
Sepntembers 20th se cy ec eee tk te el ne ER ES $.75 ea. 
DE PETRIS, INC. 
MADAME CADILLAC—Solid large pompon type flwoers of mulberry 
wine red of good substance. Strong upright bushy plants blooming 
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BRISTOL NURSERIES 
MISCHIEF (112- 49) Hundreds of single 1” blossoms completely blanket 
stocky 18-24” plants producing a Mum that looks like a Cineraria. 
Color is a glowing beetroot-purple. A most novel new sort. October 
BE ge NN RM dM EN et i I cinco lindas ci MPA Se Mebishealionies cationic $1.25 ea. 
