CHOICE MUMS, continued 
Orchid Helen. 18 in. Double, orchid-pink flowers of 
medium size. The plant is sturdy and of the cushion 
type. 
Paper White. 18 in. Pure white flowers; double and 
of good texture. Early. 
Polar Ice. Clear, glistening blue-white flowers 214 to 3 
inches across; upright stems 20 inches tall. 
Pygmy Gold. A dwarf pompon type producing quanti- 
ties of miniature blossoms. The color is clear golden 
yellow. Commences to bloom in early September. 
Red Elf. 12-in. A gem for the edge of the garden. 
Dwarf plants with tiny red, semi-double pompon 
blooms in September. 
Remembrance. 24 in. One of the best reds coming 
into bloom toward the end of September. The color 
is described as ruby-carmine; flowers double. 
Rouge Cushion. 15 in. Our best red Mum. Holds 
its color well and is a very free and early bloomer. 
Tribute. 22 in. Large, double, daphne-red blooms 
about mid-September. 
White Mound. 12 in. Early, pure white, pompon- 
type flowers on Jow bushes of cushion type. 
Yellow Avalanche. Similar to Avalanche but clear 
soft yellow. 
The New Carnation-Flowered Mums 
Plants from 21,-in. pots, each 50c; 6 for $2.50 
Pathfinder. 24in. Very double, bright yellow flowers in 
clusters of 5 to 10 on strong, upright stems. Good for 
cutting. May be a little late for our location. 
Plainsman. 24 in. Deep rusty bronze-red, double fiowers. 
Deeply notched petals. Plants strong and upright. 
Early Sept. 
A List of Cushion-Type Mums 
Plants from 2-14in. pots, each 40c; 6 for $2.00 
BRONZE RED 
Mahogany Cushion Rouge Cushion 
Early Harvest Red Elf 
PINK WHITE 
Orchid Helen White Mound 
Dainty (pale pink) YELLOW : 
Dr. Longley Golden Mound PYGMY GOLD 
Extra-Early-Blooming Mums for 
Short-Season Locations 
Butterball Moonlight 
Dainty Purple Star 
Dr. Longley Pygmy Gold 
Early Harvest Redhawk 
Harvest Bronze Rouge Cushion 
MUM CULTURE 
Soil: 
Any good garden soil. 
Well prepared. 
Well fertilized. 
Plenty of sunshine. 
Planting: 
Best time, May 15 to June 1. 
Distance apart, 18 inches to 2 feet. 
Pinching: 
Best time, about June 15. 
Where? Cut off the top of the plant between the fourth 
and fifth leaves from the ground. 
Plenty of water. 
Freedom from weeds. 
Spraying (not always necessary): 
For aphids use Black-leaf 40. 
For disease on leaves use Bordeaux Mixture. 
RESULTS: Beautiful Flowers! CUSHION MUMS 
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