‘Cen Clank Cype Chrysanthemums 
During the past few years many hybridizers of Chrysanthemums here and abroad have developed 
a surprising number of varieties which produce flowers almost equal in size to those grown in 
greenhouses. We have tested a great many of them, and finally selected a number of the out- 
standing ones. They are illustrated on pages 26 and 27. If left to themselves, they will produce 
clusters of very large flowers, but with a little special treatment blooms can be developed of ex- 
ceptionally large proportions, almost as large as those grown in greenhouses by professional 
florists. 
Here is how it is done. When the plants are growing vigorously, remove all but four or six of 
the strongest stems; this is usually done in late August. Next permit the remaining stems to grow 
and produce flower buds, but when the flower buds are about one-half to three-fourths inch in 
diameter, remove all but one, permit the nicest looking bud to remain on the stem. Nothing more 
needs to be done but watch it develop into a huge flower. 
Alert Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A big decorative type flower of dark purple on strong 18-inch stems 
makes this a magnificent variety. It contrasts beautifully with bronze 
and copper tints as well as with white flowers. It commences blooming 
about the second or third week in September. 
Amber Bright Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Bright amber-bronze flowers, reflexed in form with somewhat rolled 
petals make this an outstanding as well as attractive variety which 
came to us from England. Late September blooming with great quan- 
oe oF almost cactus-like flowers. One which should be in every Mum 
ollection. 
Amber Crown Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Bright golden amber flowers with broad petals, the whole flower rather 
tightly formed, giving distinct form as well as color. This is an English 
novelty which has done splendidly here and ‘is’ considered: in- the top 
class of large flowered Mums. Late September blooming. 
Fascination Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Lovers of the big in Mums. will admire this ‘“Amazon’’ of the fall gar- 
den. A large, shapely decorative often °4 inches .in size, of* a -lovely 
silvery lavender-pink deepening at the center. The blossoms occasion- 
ally become almost. white. towards.,the.end... A paragon. of, beauty..from 
the deep rosy red buds in fate September. A sturdy 2-foot grower, it 
has many long stems, often with only one stunning flower per stem. 
Truly a marvelous blend of “big and beautiful.” 
Golden Sceptre Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A very shapely formal flower with evenly spaced petals. Deepest golden 
yellow blooms in great number. The plant is not a tall grower but the 
size of the blooms plus its brilliant golden yellow blooms make it a 
“must” in this collection. 
Holiday : Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Big bright golden bronze flowers with high centers of pure bronze on 
2-foot stems. It is a free blooming variety and makes a beautiful show 
in the fall garden. Holiday is one of the favorites and hard to beat. 
Starts blooming about the 20th of September. 
Lee Powell Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Big impressive flowers of bright Chinese-yellow shading to coppery 
orange-yellow at the center. This was considered to be the best Mum 
introduced in 1952. Starts blooming about the second week of Sep- 
tember. Stems are rigid and about 214% feet tall. We feel this is an 
excellent Mum, one of the best. ‘ 
Ruby Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A free blooming variety with long stems which lend themselves well 
to cutting. The ruby-red flowers are distinct and brilliant. We con- 
sider this also one of the fine English introductions of recent date. 
Particularly noted is the great profusion of flowers and their brilliant 
coloring. One of the best. 
Serenus Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A beautiful Mum which might be called a large form of the variety 
“Tapestry.” Flowers are bold and formal. Its unusual coloring is gen- 
erally referred ‘to.as-an ashes of roses: It is very. distinct:and outstand- 
ing and ranks among the-top of the new Mum varieties. Late Septem-~ 
ber blooming and fine stiff stems. 
Vanguard Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Huge 4-inch blooms on 21/2-foot; stems make* this a Bold plant.»-Its © 
color is outstanding: The big blooms are a goldén yellow with slight 
russet tinting. This new variety we feel will be hard‘to beat. The flow- 
ers. are ‘substantial and: have an excéllent constitution. One of the ~ ~~ 
fine newcomers. 
Hun Collection CNo. 50 
1 each of the ten giant Mums illustrated individually labeled for 
$6.00 
Mum Collection CNo. 60 
3 each of the ten giant Mums illustrated individually labeled for 
$16.00 
Cushion Chrysanthemums 
A group of low-growing Mums, forming mounds of blooms, remind- 
ing one of the old-fashioned Azalea. The plants grow about 10 to 12 
inches high and spread 2 feet or more. They flower quite early. All 
during September they are literally covered with hundreds of flowers 
Apricot Glow Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50 
The prize of all the Cushion Mums. Plants are covered with shapely, 
high-centered, double blossoms, 214 inches across, from mid-September 
ae the end of the season. Its soft bronzy apricot color makes it one 
of the nicest. 
Major Cushion Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50 
A valuable Cushion Mum producing hundreds of bright lavender-pink 
flowers. Habit and character are superb, flowers full petaled, firm and 
solid, and very abundantly carried. Of prime importance is the fact 
that its color does not fade. 
Niobrara Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Another origination of the University of Nebraska and a little beauty 
it is. It grows into a perfectly formed, small tight mound, studded with 
literally hundreds of small, pure white, Pompon-like flowers. Starts 
blooming at North Platte about the 10th of August and continues 
throughout the autumn until early November. Grows not over 10 or 12 
inches high and 18 inches in diameter. Its habit, size and white flowers 
may be compared with our variety Little Bob. 
Powder Puff Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
This has proven to be the best of all White Cushion Mums. Intro- 
duced by Bristol Nurseries in 1949. Flowers clean, ivory-white. Nice 
compact growth about 12 in. high and often 24 inches across. Blooms 
early Setptember. 
Red Cloud Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50 
This is considered one of the best red Cushion Mums. Makes a nice low 
growing plant which in late September is completely covered with shapely 
24-inch flowers of rich velvety red. It is very showy and bright. 
Yellow Cushion Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. 5.50 
Pure golden yellow, very brilliant, hundreds of blooms. Early flowering 
and long lasting. 
Collection of Cushion Mums—1 each of 6 varieties listed above, 
for $3.50. 
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which last over a long period. With a little straw protection, the 
plants are quite hardy. All are descendents of the Chrysanthemum 
Amelia, more often called Pink Cushion Mums. 
Little Bob Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A charming low-growing garden Chrysanthemum of English 
origin which will surely be grown by everyone interested in 
Mums. The plant spreads to about 24 inches in diameter and 
develops into a perfectly symmetrical mound. In early au- 
tumn hundreds of small, mahogany-bronze, double, button- 
like flowers appear on short, stiff, wirelike stems. When in 
bloom its foliage is almost invisible. One sees nothing but a 
mound of the handsomest blooms. Its appearance is far more 
orderly and formal than the Cushion Mums. We are sure you: 
will like Little Bob because of its hundreds of little perfectly 
formed button-like flowers. 
THE CARPET MUM 
Golden Carpet Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A startling new Mum destined to become very popular. It is 
perfect for bedding, edging, for fall bloom in the rock gar- 
den or for hanging over. low stone walls. It creeps along the 
ground, grows about 2 feet across and when in bloom it is 
hardly ten or twelve inches high. Looks like a golden rug 
made from glittering fully double, golden Pompon-like flow- 
ers about 2 inches or more across. There is just nothing like 
it. Very hardy and blooms from September 15th on. A fine 
Bristol introduction. 
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