Pyrethrums 
Painted Daisies 
When we began experimenting with 
this much neglected perennial some 25 
years ago we did so with the hope of de- 
veloping varieties much superior to those 
on the market at that time. Our hope was 
justified and we now have what is prob- 
ably the largest collection of varieties, 
and most extensive planting, in the Unit- 
ed States. 
Most of the following varieties are of 
our own breeding. All have long stems 
and fully double flowers of good keep- 
ing quality. Spring planting may produce 
single or semi-double flowers the first 
year but will come double thereafter. 
They begin blooming in late May and if 
the first crop is cut, it will be followed by 
more flowers which may be smaller than 
the three- to five-inch diameter of the 
first crop. Caroline, Helen, Paragon and 
Priscilla are exceptional in that later 
crops are as large and double as are the 
early ones, and continue until late in 
the season. 
Any good soil will do, but it must be 
well drained during the winter. These are 
true perennials and last for years. Be very 
careful with the fertilizer, they do not 
like too much. 
We offer two sizes of plants—strong 
divisions and heavy one-year field 
clumps. Because these are difficult for 
long distance shipment, customers east of 
Chicago should add 35c to 50c to their or- 
der to help pay extra packing and special 
handling charges. We pay parcel post and 
guarantee safe arrival. 
Purity. This is our pioneer, the first 
double to show up in our plantings. Some 
folks prefer its wide open, rounded white 
center to the ball like Snowball. 50c and 
60c. 
Pauline. The oldest of our reds, also the 
earliest to bloom. Main color a rich me- 
dium red with an orange overcast. 50c 
and 60c. 
Phillip. Son of Pauline, even a stronger 
and a deeper red with some purple tones 
and center petals tipped white. 50c and 
60c. 
Phyllis. Light and medium pink in a 
high-crowned large flower. A touch of 
cream at ends of petals. 50c and 60c. 
Caroline. The largest and best of the 
light to medium pinks. Very strong grow- 
er, finely cut center petals and it has the 
added attraction of usually producing 
fully double flowers until the end of the 
season. One year, $1.25. 
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