PITZONKA’S 
Chrysanthemums 
Chrysanthemums come into their own when other garden 
flowers have faded and frosts are on the way. Their rich, glowing 
colors seem to be a combination of all the flowers the garden has 
known in the past months, a fitting farewell to another summer. 
These are the showiest of all perennials for the autumn garden, 
blooming over a period of many weeks and providing countless 
bouquets for enjoyment indoors. 
Plant Chrysanthemums in full sun, in good rich soil that will 
not dry out. Allow at least 15 inches between plants. Well- 
rotted manure or good commercial fertilizer may be used when 
setting them out and as a side dressing when the buds are de- 
veloping. Pinching back the plants in June will make them 
bushier and will encourage more bloom. 
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AVALANCHE 
Avalanche. America’s favorite white Mum. A mass of huge fluffy 
blooms in dense sprays, shaded creamy white at first, turning to 
pure white. Usually flowers by Sept. 20. 18 in. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Betty. Very lovely, full double, apple-blossom-pink. Vigorous, 
2-foot plant. Oct. 5. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Fascination. A huge, lovely decorative 4 inches across or more, 
of stunning silvery lavender-pink with centers a wee bit deeper. As 
further charm, it offers an occasional bloom of pure white. Blooms 
early—in late September—and makes a powerful, lavishly laden, 
2-foot plant. 75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
Huntsman. As vivid and sturdy as a scarlet oak. Masses of 3-inch 
blooms, a splash of amazing scarlet tinted orange-bronze. Very 
hardy, 2 %-foot plant. Early Oct. 75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
Yellow Avalanche. Giant 4-inch blooms of delightful soft primrose- 
yellow. Late Sept. 2 ft. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Bronze Mound. Beautifully molded bronze of lovely tints. Match- 
less 12-inch plant, symmetrical and very early. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Glittering golden globes en masse—a creeping, 
ground-hugging carpet. Superb for garden nooks and _ crannies. 
Sept. 20. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Major Cushion. Nicest pink, with well-made salmon-pink pompons. 
Late Sept. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Golden Carpet. 
COLONIAL HERB GARDEN AT WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 
The gardens at Williamsburg reflect the old-time charm of early America. Herbs for culinary use and for flavoring and scent were 
important parts of gardens then, for they were badly needed in daily living. Modern cooks are getting a lot of enjoyment in finding new 
uses for these old and time-honored plants. See page 10 for list of herbs. 
