LANCASTER, PA. 
GEO. K. GROFF 746 New Holland Avenue 
NEW GARDEN VARIETIES 1955 
CRYSTAL MAID A creamy white IRON MOUNTAIN An intriguing deep SONNY A true pink clean growing 
pompon flowering September 12. 
Very compact growth with an abun- 
dance of showy flowers. Another 
good addition to spring garden pots 
or as a showy border plant. 
GARDENIA Large white decorative 
type blooms with creamy white cen- 
ter. Flowers are very double meas- 
uring 344” or more in diameter. A 
very profuse blooming variety com- 
bining extreme vigor and _ strong 
stems with excellent foliage. An 
outstanding large white mum bloom- 
ing September 25. Possessing beauti- 
ful large form and a sturdy semi- 
dwarf growth habit. An outstanding 
garden mum. 
ALPENA Glowing red large pompon 
type garden mum blooming about 
September 25th. Blooms are full 
double possessing very good sub- 
stance. They are carried on erect 
sprays on bushy medium dwarf 
plants with very good foliage. An 
excellent red early garden mum de- 
rived from the Rubellum strains 
which combines good color with 
vigor and hardiness. 
red pompon changing to a reddish 
rust as the flower matures. A plant 
that can easily be displayed well as 
a showy border or useful as a home 
cut flower. Matures around October 
1. 
SPODE A very perfectly incurved 
flower attaining a size of 4” when 
disbudded. Blooms are very full 
and round. The color is clear lumi- 
nous yellow. Compact bushy habit 
with strong upright stems. A very 
free flowering large mum suitable 
for garden or pots either Fall or 
Spring. Normal blooming date is the 
first week in October. Its large 
round yellow blooms and compact 
bushy habit makes this variety an 
ideal pot mum. 
NORTHERN QUEEN Large double 
flowered pink decorative variety with 
center shading to deep pink. A very 
durable and lasting flower. Sturdy 
medium dwarf growth habit with 
very strong stems. Beautiful shiny 
glossy foliage reflecting its Arctic 
heritage. An excellent large pink 
garden mum which blooms the first 
week in October. 
pompon that shades well in the Cloth 
House and holds its color. Stiff 
stems with rigid pedicles. Makes a 
fine addition to the garden variety 
cut flower class. Matures October 1. 
HONEYSWEET Early large golden 
yellow incurved. Can be flowered 
early enough for the garden. Will 
make a full compact pot plant which 
appears to be heat tolerant under the 
shade cloth. Matures October 15. 
VALIANT Large light yellow incurved 
flowering October 15. Luxuriant dark 
green foliage with short internodes. 
Makes an attractive pot plant mid 
March to January. 
GOLDFINCH Vigorous growing solid 
type pompon producing lively look- 
ing flower heads on clean sturdy 
stems. Better than average in its 
production. Flowers October 15. 
RECOMMENDED PINCHING DATES 
FOR 
LATITUDE 44° - 45° NORTH 
New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Northern Ohio, Northern Indiana, Northern Illinois, lowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, 
Michigan, Washington and Oregon. 
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_ allow 3 weeks plant to pinch. 
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AMERICAN GROWN AND IMPORTED BULBS 
Fall and Spring Planting 
NARCISSUS GLADIOLUS 
IRIS LILIES 
TULIPS FREESIA 
HYACINTHS TUBEROUS BEGONIA 
CROCUS GLOXINIAS 
FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS 
We can supply your needs in Field Grown Carnations for the 1955 
Season; clean well branched Field Grown Stock July and later. 
Note: Write for prices and further information on Bulbs and 
Carnations. 
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