Blanchard’s New Introductions for 1955 
MRS. EDITH TAYLOR—This light magenta 
bloom with a pastel mauve reverse forms a 
loose ball of tremendous size. An exhibition that 
merits a place in the garden of every mum 
lover. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 20. $1.50 each 
GYPSY GIRL—A mass of soft red blooms cov- 
er this low growing cushion type mum. The 
foliage is green and lush and the flowers make 
a profuse mass of color over a long period of 
time. A splendid new addition to our cushion 
mum group. 75 cents each 
PEGGY—A new Amaranth Rose spider hav- 
ing a cream tipped center. Full tubes extend 
slightly upward at tip. Tall. Mat. Oct. 15. 
$1.00 each 
OLD ROSE—A dainty fine-quilled spider with 
curled spoon tips. The tubes are a deep rose 
shading to a pale mauve at the tips. Attains 
great size when disbudded. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 
By $1.00 each 
VIKING—A _ Japanese 
introduction with a 
giant size incurved bloom. The unusual appear- 
ance of the flower is caused by the crepe-paper 
texture of its petals. Pure white with a lovely 
cream center, this plant we recommend without 
reservation. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 15. $2.00 each 
16 
ody, 5 
EVENING GLOW—A Chrysanthemum red in- 
curve with a pale burnished gold reverse. A 
spectacular bloom which is early and long- 
lasting. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 10. $1.50 each 
MRS. POITRAS—A sport of California Firebird 
retaining the form of its parent but having a 
deep reddish bronze tone with yellow tips. As 
the flower matures, shades of orange and me- 
tallic overtones combine to make this a lovely 
cut flower for table use. Med.hgt. Mat. 
$1.00 each 
VIENNA—Large flat petal radiates from a yel- 
low button center. A beautiful Vienna red 
which when disbudded, attains enormous size. 
Strong stemmed with dark green foliage. Med. 
hgt. Mat. Oct.. 15. $1.00 each 
EMPRESS—tThis huge glowing ball is one of 
the most beautiful mums we have ever grown. 
The petals are peony purple on the inside with 
a silvery lilac reverse. Over the whole flower 
there is a burnished glow which is difficult to 
describe. $2.00 each 
