Gorgeous 
English 
‘MUMS 
These sensational new ’mums origi- 
nated in Canada and have quickly 
gained great favor among lovers of 
fine flowers in this country. These 
varieties all bear enormous blooms on 
tall, stiffly erect stems. Excellent for 
cutting. Disbudding will produce some 
real exhibition blooms. 
ALABASTER An early white of large 
size and good substance; slightly in- 
curved. Blooms will grow 5” across 
if disbudded. 
BRONZE EARLY BUTTERCUP 
Rich deep bronze with golden buff 
reverse. One of the very finest 
bronze English ’mums. Disbud for 
best results. 
LEDA Gorgeous rolled petals of helio- 
trope-pink. Flowers are 6” across if 
disbudded. We consider this one of 
the finest of the English strain. 
MRS. T. GUTHRIE A very large, 
chestnut-red with bronze _ reverse, 
broad reflexing petals. Will make a 
6” bloom if disbudded. 
YELLOW ALABASTER The dis- 
covery of this beautiful ’Mum was 
made.by Mrs. Elmo Wierenga of 
Grand Rapids, Michigan, and gra- 
ciously presented to us for intro- 
duction. We believe it is destined 
to become one of the most popular 
‘Charles Nye 
Yellow Alabaster 
*mums in existence. The color is a 
soft yellow. Produced in abundance 
on strong, straight stems. A won- 
derful cut flower. 
Prices on the above varieties in 214” 
pots: Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Hastings, Minn. 
Dear Mr. Richards: 
Plants reached me in perfect condi- 
tion. What packing you do! Feel sure 
you must be justifiably proud of it. 
Very sincerely, 
University of Chicago Strain 
“MUMS 
For years Dr. Kraus of the University 
of Chicago has been growing ’mums 
from selected seeds. They have been 
tested for winter hardiness, color and 
form of flower; earliness and disease 
resistance. We offer four outstanding 
varieties. 
CHARLES NYE One of the best yel- 
lows to date. Large, 3” fully double 
flowers of rich buttercup yellow. For 
border and cutting. 
GLOWING COALS Bright, deep 
cherry red with orange reverse. One 
of the best early reds. Plants are 
vigorous growers; produces a pro- 
fusion of blooms. 
MAGNIFICENT New 1949! Glorious 
4-inch flowers of plum-red or rosy 
cardinal with coppery cast. Extreme- 
ly strong branches, excellent for 
cutting. 
MEDITATION Magnificent, 3-inch 
fully. double flowers of soft light 
jasper-red and maize-yellow with 
orange reverse. An outstanding new 
’mum. 
Prices on above varieties in 214” pots: 
Each 50c; 8 for $1.25. 
Gertrude Moran 
ANNUAL 
MUM 
FESTIVAL 
During the early weeks of 
Fall when our perennial fields 
are in full bloom, they present 
a glorious pageant of color. It 
is then, from late September 
through October, that we 
welcome our many good 
friends and customers to our 
gardens for the Fall Chrysan- 
themum Festival. 
You are cordially invited to 
attend the Festival. We be- 
lieve you will find it a thrill- 
ing experience to walk 
through the fields of: colorful 
perennials — 100 acres in full 
bloom! You will see the new- 
est introductions, as well as 
old favorites. You may select 
and buy on the spot, the 
plants you wish, and take 
them right home with you. 
You will enjoy a delicious 
meal at the historic Red Brick 
Tavern. Plan to visit us this 
year at Festival time — we 
know you will find it very 
worthwhile. 
