CHRYSANTHEMI 
For Outdoor Gardens 
GROW PRIZED MUMS IN YOUR OWN GARDEN 
Now you can grow your own corsage Chrysanthemums. 
Stern's brings the big greenhouse-type Mums into your gar- 
den. These are the winter-hardy strain of the same Chrysan- 
themums sold by florists. Now you can enjoy beautiful bou- 
quets every day for months and still have plenty left over 
every day for garden beauty. The flowers are frequently 
much larger than pictured here. The colors equal those offer- 
ed as cut flowers by the finest florists. You must own them 
and pick them to really appreciate them! 
WHY STERN‘S FLORIST EXHIBITION MUMS ARE 
GUARANTEED HARDY 
Huge fields of experimental plants were allowed to winter- 
over outdoors in sub-zero temperatures. Thousands of plants 
were lost—but a few of the most hardy types survived. Again 
the survivors were subjected to this rigorous test and again 
many did not survive. Finally, by careful selection, only the 
very strongest — the “fittest” — were chosen. These are the 
Mums that will delight you with their vigor, their exceptional 
hardiness, their profusion of large and brilliant flowers. 
BLOOMS SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 
GUARANTEED TO BLOOM NEXT SUMMER 
These Exhibition Chrysanthemums start blooming in Sep- 
tember, reaching their peak of perfection in October and last- 
ing throughout November. You will enjoy them for many 
years, yet they require little care. Just plant them in any good 
soil. They thrive in full sun as well as in partial shade. Grow 
22-3 ft. tall. For best results, a light mulch during the winter 
is recommended. For really giant-size Mums, remove in mid- 
summer all of the smaller stems, saving only a few of the 
strongest ones. When they begin to form flower buds, usually 
Heavy, Field-Grown 
No. 1 Plants. 
A BRAND NEW GARDEN SENSATION! 
STERN’S GOLDEN CARPET MUM 
This startling new Carpet Mum has a place in your gar- 
den. It creeps along the ground growing about 2 ft. across 
and when in bloom is hardly 10 inches high. Looks like a 
magic, golden rug with glittering double, golden Pompon- 
like flowers 2 inches or more across. Just perfect for bed- 
ding, edging your perennial border or for fall bloom in the 
rock garden. Blooms from September 15 on. Stern’s hardi- 
ness rating AAAA. 
Postpaid: 3 for $2.50; 10 for $7.50; 20 for $14.00. 
(8) 
Big Greenhouse-Type Chrysanthemums wt 
Postpaid: 3 for $2.50; 
10 for $7.50; 25 for $15.00. 
in September, re 
most of the smaller buds; 
leaving only one of the strongest on every stem 
which will develop into a giant flower. Beautiful 
in any garden, they form a perfect background 
for other hardy, low-growing Mums. 
10 MAGNIFICENT COLORS 
Golden Yellow (Vangard) Ruby Red (Ruby) 
Deep Purple (Alert) Light Lavender \Gladwin) 
Snow White (Avalanche) Deep Lavender 
Scarlet-Orange \ (Orchid Helen) 
(Huntsman) Golden Bronze 
Deep Pink. Cares) (Flaxen Beauty) 
Creamy Yellow Deep henry: Red 
(Alabaster) (Glowing Coals) 
Field-Grown Plants No. 1. Your choice of Varieties. 
3 for $2.50 6 for $4.75 10 for $7.50 
Postpaid : 
STERN’S HARDY FLORIST EXHIBITION 
CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION | 
(Group 24-458) 
10 Hardy plants (1 of each) for $ 7.50 
20 Hardy plants (2 of each) for 14.00 Postpaid : 
30 Hardy plants (3 of each) for 20.00 sea 
GAY AS A MEXICAN CARNIVAL. 
STERN’S “WEATHER PROOF” 
POM-PON and BUTTON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Here's the perfect Mum for cut flowers. They'll lend a colorful carnival 
spirit to your home as well as your fall garden. Their stiff, short petals 
form rugged, compact blooms which hold their form and beauty even in 
early fall snows. As cut flowers they last longer than other types. Selec- 
ted varieties for early blooms. GUARANTEED TO BLOOM. STERN'S 
HARDINESS RATING AAAA. 
CHIQUITA. Charming golden yellow. Upright 2 foot 
flower stems are covered with big clusters of globe 
shaped flowers. Excellent for cutting. 
PEPITA. A real garden wonder! Opens a dark yel- 
low—turns white when in full bloom. Rounded 2 foot 
plants—bloom in mid-September. 
ROSITA. Wonderful sabe Persian rose. A perfect com- 
panion to Pepita, and a charming garden plant. Ex- 
cellent for cut flowers. Blooms from mid- September. 
RED GOLD. Showy, reddish orange-bronze. An early 
September bloomer, just perfect che colder sections. 
RED GLOW. This blood red beauty will bloom and 
bloom. Straight firm stems are ideal for cutting pur- 
poses. 
STERN’S MEXICAN MUM COLLECTION 
(Group No. 24-459) 
5 Plants (1 of each) $ 3.95 
10 Plants (2 of each) 7.50 Postpaid 
20 Plants (4 of each) 13.75 
