Chrysanthemums 
MOST POPULAR CUSHION MUMS 
CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION (Alt Early Bloomers) 
A collection of our finest Mums, 8 different colors, This prolific improved strain of low-growing Cushion Mums 
one autumn shades from white to deepest, true red. forms mounds of colorful blooms. Plants grow about 1 foot high 
These Mums will bloom from early fall until frost. The and spread 2 to 3 feet in width. In full bloom in September and 
varieties chosen for this collection were the greatest at- continue until frost. Winter hardy with a little straw protection 
tention-getters in our field last fall. Sometimes called Million Mums as they are literally covered with 
ALERT. Dark wine-red; large, double flowers. blooms. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. AUTUMN LIGHT. Fire-red. Perfectly formed plant. 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. Yellow Cushion Mums 
CANDLELIGHT. Large, double white, the center just touched with i ore - = ; F 
4 a golden overcast 50c @ach; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. i: BLACK VELVET. Beautiful deep maroon, very fine grower 
HUNTSMAN. Vivid, deep In- ~ qtotee ECO ae Uae doz, CUSHION : 
‘ dian red; large, tall and very Candle Light & BRONZE CUSHION. Warm golden bronze, very popular, free bloom- M M 
ey Picce cree 50c ri : ing 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. U 
, INSPIRATION, al FES MAJOR CUSHION. Clear lilac. Masses of lovely full flowers on per COLLECTION 
= fect dark green foliage 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 1 each of 8 (un- 
copper to bronze. A true au- 
tumn color. 50c each; 
3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. 
ORCHID HELEN, Orchid-laven- 
labeled) $3.15. 
3 each of 8 (24 
plants, labeled) 
ORANGE CUSHION. Nicely proportioned plant, covered with a 
profusion of brilliant orange flowers 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
ROSE-LAVENDER CUSHION. Fine addition to this group. Deli- 
der, the best i is co S Baik ; 
ast Ls hg ay cats veo. Double, perfectly shap cate coloring, sure to please you 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. Se 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. YELLOW CUSHION. Brilliant, pure golden yellow, producing mul- 6 each of 8 (48 
AS FUNNY Double cyclemen-purple. Lovely and titudes of long lasting blooms 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. plants, labeled) 
very tree blooming : 
J ee ; WHITE CUSHION. Opening to a clear delicate pink, the flowers 15.00. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. turn pure white as they develop 3 for $1.00: $3.50 per deel $ 
RHINEGOLD. Maize-yellow with bold golden yel- 
low center. Very attractive, single flowering. 
50c each; 3 for 1.35; $4.75 per doz. 
SILVERSHEEN. Pink Mum, resembling English 
Daisies, with golden yellow center. 
BUTTON or POMPON MUMS 
This type of Chrysanthemum is ideal for cut flowers, since each stem is a little bouquet of its own 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; $4.75 per doz. The flowers are borne in clusters of nicely spaced rosettes. Blooming time September until frost. 
- ra - 3 Doz. 
MOST POPULAR CHARLES NYE. Fully double, rounded flowers of rich butter-yellow. Blossoms 2% inches ‘ 
across, on 18-24) inch stems <)/.-. sles cc + vlan nis Biaie/alslelass(akalaistotcteralsip)elatetateretets 2 eiafe $1.00 $3.50 
MUM COLLECTION JEWELRY, Lovely lavender’ with silvery sheen. Very fice blooming’ 4s...G2.. 004 1.00 3.50 
1 each of 8 (unlabeled) $3.35. RONNIE. Wine colored with ruby substance. Neat, ball-like flowers. (Illustration not 
3 each of 8 (24 plants, labeled) true to color) aieladeterorpintstere titleist siehe we sho%ete nore: eiluleietet susie ioieverereisiniorahslstalale atarstataltieveistare 1.00 3.50 
$6.95. ROSITA. Light persian-rose, free- blooming. 2~ft.-tall ss... sss veewrews sveeseeweeres 1.00 3.50 
SEPTEMBER BRONZE. Warm bronze shadings cover this very free blooming variety .. 1.00 3.50 
WHITE BOUNTY. White with creamy center, ball-shaped flowers of exquisite form, 
extremely: “freev blooming! ctee-'s siclorsiolels retorts elarntevereiot ne et utetsieietier ister eter ere teeerny eee 1.00 3.50 
Mixed Chrysanthemums. All varieties, 
all colors. Our choice, 6 for $1.25; 
$2.25 per doz., unlabeled. 
SPOON MUMS 
The always popular and elegantly shaped Spoon Mums are hardy growers and 
BUTTON MUM COLLECTION 
covered with multitudes of flowers from early fall until frost. Excellent for cut- 1 each of 6 (unlabeled) ......... Seal 
nae and garden display. The illustration does not do justice to their pleasant 3 each of 6 (18 plants, labeled) 5.50 
ullness. , Ma gh 
6 each of 6 (36 plants, labeled) ... 
ROSE SPOON. Lavender-rose, Pedi tall. Very striking variety. 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
MAGENTA SPOON. Magenta-red, deeply colored and of bright gaiety. Charles Nye Mums lantern 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
Dahlia Collections 
Dahlia Collection #1 Dahlia Collection #3 (4 Tubers $2.00) , 
4 Tubers $5.00 Small and Pompon varieties, y. 
Binesemotathen GianteeDabliess LITTLE BUDDY. Beyond a question the finest yellow Pompon £ 
Plant early for maximum enjoyment. grown, 31 3 ft. tall. Each 75c é 
FREDA GAYLORD. An attractive rosy pink, flushed gold, MORNING MIST. A lavender and white Pompon that everybody ‘ 
with the gold more pronounced in the center. A mag- loves. Its delicate blend of colors make it the perfect flower for 
nificent Dahlia of remarkable size. It has been grown up 1 tiny baby’s room. 2!4% ft. tall Each 75c 
to 15 inches across. A real giant. 3-3! ft. tall Mp aaah rie Wet Se RSS 
Each $1.50 STORM KING. Each bloom is a small snowball. The flowers of 
STELLETTE, Deep red, velvet like flowers make this bush this variety are slightly larger than the other pomoe h 75 ey 
a thing of beauty. The very large blooms keep well when . Sata 
cut. Everyone admires this Dahlia. 4 ft. tall. SYLVIA. A miniature red, outstanding and proliflc bloomer. 214 
Each $1.50 ft. tall. Each 75c 
THE GOVERNOR. Large, 
bright, sulphur-yellow Dahlia, 
so bright it always demands 
attention. Prolific bloomer 
34 ft. tall. Each $1.50 
WHITE CHRISTMAS. Very 
arge gleaming white Dahlia 
The petals tend to curve 
back on this outstanding, 
free blooming bush, giving 
the flower a huge, snowball- 
ike effect. 4-414 ft. tall 
Each $1.50 
GIANT 
SHASTA DAISY 
NOVELTIES 
GRAND MARCONI. (Frilled). An outstanding variety, pro- 
ducing double, white Chrysanthemum-like flowers on about 
24%y- to 3-ft. stems. Will bloom continuously during the 
summer months if flowers are kept cut. Exczllent for outdoor 
culture 60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
Pompon Dahlias 
Dahlia, 
Zant’s EDGEBROOK GIANT. (Single.) a y 
ae Red Monarch Giant single blossoms with gold T a aaa 
cal en yellow center. 3 ft. tall, ; ep. oe ms 
. . 0 free blooming until frost. Flow- & wt 
Dahlia Collection #2 (4 Tubers $3.00) With Every $5.00 Seated akan eae py? ‘ 
Large flowering varieties, the finest in this class. Dahlia Order across. 60c each; qi ] Pd 
BLUE ROSE. A Dahlia of perfection. The flower lover’s delight. Each of the One CHAUTAUQUA 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. s 
blooms is sheer beauty. The color is bluish rose over a yellow base, giving = g 
it an enchanting blue effect. 3 ft. tall. Each $1.00 GIANT. When all the 
Dahlias were in bloom we 
THE COMMODORE. A huge yellow Dahlia that gives more satisfaction in 
performance than any other Dahlia we know. Blooms continually until frost. 
ESTHER REED. (Double.) An 
ideal plant, grand for cutting 
A 
looked for one which would 
make the finest gift. This is 
and always in flower. Double, 
Very showy. 3 ft. tall, Each $1.00 it. An immense, brilliant 
orange flower, yet as deli- pure white flowers of good size 
ZANT’S RED MONARCH. Another giant. A_ striking, brilliant red— cately formed as the small- and long lasting. Begins to 
always admired. Beautiful and free blooming. 3 ft. tall. Each $1.00 est Dahlia grown. A thing : ; 
of perfection. You will be bloom in June and continues 
D-DAY. Not the largest, but the purest pink Dahlia we know. The flowers proud of it. Height 3 ft. until late in the season. Easily 
are perfectly formed, blooms are abundant. It is tops in any oa 314-4 Not sold separately. grown, impartial to sun. 
ft. tall. Each $1.00 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 
i é $5.00 doz. 
Esther Reed, Daisy Sata a 
Sweet VUcolets 
ROSINA. Graceful coloring of pink and rose with charming fragrance. 
It produces flowers in spring and fall in great abundance and resists sun 
and dry weather conditions. 45c each; 3 for $1.30; $4.50 per doz. 
. ROYAL ROBE. Deepest violet-blue. A most floriferous Violet, which 
makes a beautiful round plant about 10 to 12 in. high. The fragrant, 
dainty flowers show very prominently on top of the foliage. — 
Each 45c; 3 for $1.30; 
$4.50 per doz. 
WIRRAL’S SUPREME. New double. Pure white, Aster-like 
flowers. A giant Esther Reed, at least twice as large, on tall 
straight stems. These plants are the original imported stock 
Prolific bloomers. 85c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per doz. 
SHASTA DAISY COLLECTION 
1 each of 4 varieties (unlabeled) 
3 each of 4 varieties (12 plants, labeled) .. 
6 each of 4 varieties (24 plants, labeled) .. 11.75 
hase 
WHITE WONDER. Un- ' j a4 
usually lovely blossoms of Climbing Lily (Gloriosa Rothschildiana) 
pure white with faint veins 
ink and blue. Ver ° 
eh oink and blue Ver For Mid-Summer Bloom GLORIOSA ROTHSCHILDIANA 
Bitae $1.30; $4.50 per doz. The Climbing Lily—Very easy to grow and free from disease. 
A splendid low climber, this relative of the Lily family is easily grown in the garden. It needs an open location, warmth and climbing 
support. The flowers open to a bright yellow and red and change to a deep scarlet as they mature. An ideal plant for garden, mixed 
border, or indoor pots. For indoor growing start the tubers under glass and keep moist. The cut flowers keep well and make unusual 
corsages. Winter storage in dry sand in the cellar. In the deep South the tubers can be left in the ground the year around. Plant 4-5 inches 
Hardy Garden Lettes 
FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 
LILIUM AURATUM (Gold Band Lily). One of the finest Lilies 
known. Large, ivory-white flowers, thickly studded with crimson spots 
and a golden band running through the center of each petal Magnif- 
icent fragrance and ideal cut flowers. August bloomer. 
75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per doz. 
LILIUM RUBRUM. Rich ruby-carmine on white background, stout of 
substance with broad, elegantly curved petals. An outstanding Lily 
in size and depth of coloring. Blooms in Aug. 70c each; 3 for $1.75; 
$6.75 per doz. 
ACHIMENES 
Available in a complete mixture of colors, from white 
through pink, red, purple and blue, these interesting plants 
resemble the Gloxinia and require about the same culture as 
Gloxinias and African Violets. Plant in spring in a tempera- 
ture of not less than 75 degrees, one inch deep in rich dirt, 
wood soil, or leaf mold, sand and well rotted manure. Keep 
dark and barely moist until plants are up. The bulbs are small 
inches high. When the ‘, 1, 
deep, prefer sandy, acid soil. 
and always will be, producing nice plants up to 15 
weather has warmed up, they can be moved to flower boxes or hanging baskets 
Never let them dry out. Prefer north or east light. Achimenes are covered with 
flowers for 6 months, in late fall dig them up and store frost proof in sand for 
spring planting. Plant 5 or 6 bulbs in one pot for best show. 
Mixed only, $1.50 per doz.; 25 for $2.95; 100 for $10.00 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush) 
Planted in the spring, Butterfly bushes will delight 
you all summer until frost with their fragrant umbels 
of flowers. Planted in good soil and given plenty of 
water, they will thrive and continually make new 
growth. Buddleias attain a height of 4 feet. Their 
sweet fragrance attracts quantities of unusual butterflies. 
Ideal bushes for foundation planting or background 
for all-ssummer flowers and Mums. Each 3 
BONFIRE. A rich dark red, with pleasing 
deep green foliage. A very ornamental 
Ol etauley Gocomao vpougod ava odoD oF $0.75 $1.75 
DUBONNET. Lovely shade of wine-red, 
long stemmed, erect grower. An en- 
tirely new color in Buddleias ........ Ws} Wee} 
ORCHID BEAUTY. Soft orchid-purple 
with brilliant orange eye. Strong grow- 
ing plants, claimed to the best known 
Buddleia. Silvery green foliage . .75 7/5) 
PINK DAWN. Flower pink 
throughout, producing a great 
abundance of blooms and deep 
green foliage. The best pink 
Buddleia known today ............ aD 1.75 
WHITE QUEEN. Glistening white Bud- 
dleia with hardy, 8-inch spikes. An ex- 
cellent shrub. Height about 3 feet, 
: blooms are all out at once. Very fra- 
ee Gems ngooopuunedouLIDeId.eOUDGSe 45} 1.75 
SPECIAL: Our choice, all varieties mixed, doz., $3.75. 
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LILIUM HENRYI. A vig- 
orous Lily, growing up to 
6 ft. high. Deep orange- 
yellow flowers average 20 
blossoms per plant. Easy 
growing in light and 
heavy soils. 3 for $1.35; 
$4.50 per doz. 
LIILIUM, ORANGE TRI. 
UMPH. Brilliant orange. 
A cross between Lilium 
Umbellatum and Lilium 
Croceum. Height 31/4 ft., 
with erect flowers. An 
outstanding Lily. Z = 
3 for $1.35; doz., $4.50 Lilium Auratum 
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LILIUM REGALE. Ivory-white flowers, trumpet-shaped with soft yellow 
throat, 4-5 ft. tall. Very fragrant. Blooms in July. This Lily will give in- 
creased beauty for years without transplanting. 
Large bulbs, 3 for $1.50; $5.25 per doz. 
Medium bulbs, 3 for $1.20; $4.00 per doz. 
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Orchid Beauty 
NELIS NURSERIES, Inc. Holland, Mich. 
Lilium Rubrum 
