CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Chrysanthemums are among the 
best of all perennials, being easy to 
grow, hardy, free-blooming, color- 
ful and beautiful. Normally bloom 
from early September until severe 
frost. Be sure to mulch well the 
first winter. 
POSTPAID PRICES, 69c each; 
3 for 1.89, postpaid, except where 
noted otherwise. 
B1408—DOROTHY ALLFREY. 
Huge double flowers of amber-bronze 
on a perfectly shaped plant of rich, 
broad, dark green foliage. Pinch off 
a few side buds and the main flower 
on the stem will get 6” wide—like a 
football mum. 79¢ each; 3 for 2.10, 
postpaid. 
B1419—FUCHSIA FAIRY. A 
mass of 1” flat, fully double, fuchsia- 
THE BIG FOUR “‘FOOTBALL MUMS” 
B3164X—1 each of Doreen Monte, 
Red Flare, Pink Opal and Doro- 
thy Allfrey—all 4 for only 2.79, 
postpaid. 
CUSHION MUMS 
(pictured at left) 
Grow in Huge Mounds of Thousands of Blooms 
All Bloom First Year 
Cushion Mums bloom the first year 
after planting, and grow toa size 3 feet 
across and 2 feet high, with flowers so 
solid and thick that no foliage shows. A 
single plant often hasa thousand blooms 
on at one time—so many you never 
miss a dozen blossoms cut daily for the 
table. 
They are hardy, long-lived, and easy 
colored flowers, This little mum 
makes a plant 2 feet across and 
about as high, that is literally 
loaded down with blooms. 59c 
each; 3 for 1.59, postpaid. 
B1449—RED FLARE. Immense, 
broad petalled flowers of rich bright 
red with a yellow reverse on the pet- 
als, giving the flower a distinct two- 
tone effect. Flowers normally 4 to 5 
inches across but can be made 
larger by a little disbudding. 79¢ 
each; 3 for 2.10, ppd. 
B1436— DOREEN MONTE. A bril- 
liant rose pink, with broad, richly 
colored petals that curve in and 
make a most beautiful flower. This 
tall variety is excellent for cutting 
and, like the others of this group, 
will easily make 6-inch blossoms if 
disbudded some. 79c each; 3 for 
2.10, ppd. 
B1443—PINK OPAL (Kraus). A 
gorgeous mum of pale Persian-rose 
overlaid with cream tints. Large, 
fully double flowers measuring as 
much as 4” across. A beautiful mum. 
B1427—HUNTSMAN (Bristol). 
One of the most brilliant mums we 
grow. Fiery red flowers about 24% 
to 3”. Solid double. Fine long 
stems for cutting. 
B1418—GOLDEN SUNSET. A 
marvelous variety with huge 4” 
fully double flowers of burnished 
copper with a ruby-red center. 
Rather low, very bushy, and com- 
pletely covered with flowers. 
B1461—TAPESTRY (Bristol). A 
new combination of gorgeous shad- 
ing. Opens gleaming rich pink, 
slowly softening to ashes-of-roses 
with golden flush. Flowers fully 
double and 3” across. 
B1470—WHITE CLOUD. Large 
3” blooms of pure white with a cen- 
ter of palest lemon-yellow. Petals 
broad and attractive. Plants grow 
2’ tall. We have tested many white 
CUT FLOWER COLLECTION 
B3165X—4 of the best Mums for 
cut flowers: 1 Lee Powell, 1 Lime- 
light, 1 Golden Sunset, and 1 Pink 
Opal—all 4 for 2.49, postpaid. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
Other Perennials on Following Page 
mums and, without question, this is 
the best one we have ever seen. 
B1441—LIMELIGHT (De Petris). 
A solid white 244” pompon with a 
soft green cast. Flowers fully double 
and excellent in substance and form. 
Prolific. bloomer. Because of its 
unusual coloring, this mum can be 
used with striking effect as a cut 
flower; also the stems are long, 
clean, and straight, and the foliage 
is beautiful. 79¢ each; 3 for 2.10. 
Bi429—LEE POWELL (Kraus). 
Another new mum. Huge 41” 
flowers like great masses of fluffy 
Chinese-yellow down. Stems long 
and fine for cutting. Good grower. 
B1452—SCARLET CRIMSON 
(not pictured). Fine, large, double 
crimson, bordering on scarlet. One 
of the best of its color. Fully double 
flowers are 3 inches across and 
borne in great numbers on a 
medium-high bushy plant. 
POSTPAID PRICES on Cushion 
Mums: 45¢ each; 3 for 1.19. 
B1413—PURPLE CUSHION (Mis- 
chief). A new and showy variety with 
an unusual color, being a brilliant royal 
purple. 
B1415—WHITE CUSHION. Pure 
white. Delightful alone and very useful 
to accent other colors. 
B1411—BRONZE CUSHION. The 
best double bronze. Early blooming. 
B1412—PINK CUSHION (Major 
Cushion). The clear pink that blooms 
early in the fall. 
B1416— YELLOW CUSHION (Golden 
Mound). This is the very early, large 
flowering, golden yellow one that is so 
popular. 
B1414—RED CUSHION (Rouge Cush- 
ion). A bright red flower. The first to 
bloom, and the best of all reds. 
Special on CUSHION MUMS 
for BORDERS 
A row of Cushion Mums makes a 
border of incomparable beauty, so here 
is a special price on a larger quantity 
for borders: 12 for 3.98, postpaid. 
Your choice of any one color. Plant 2 
to 3 feet apart. 
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Iris Red Orden 
ding Heart 
Thermopsis 
to grow. Bloom in the fall. 
Field’s GIANT FERNS 
Hardy; do well on north side of 
house. Tropical appearing and 
make a luxuriant background. 
45c each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B2070—MAIDEN HAIR. Lacy 
leafed. 
B2071—OSTRICH PLUME. 
Heavy, luxuriant fern from the 
north. 
B2072—HARDY SWORD 
FERN. From the Ozarks. 
B3251X—1 each of Maiden 
Hair, Ostrich Plume, and 
Sword Fern—all 3 for 1.10, 
GLOWING GOLD 
B2080—(Thermopsis)—Bright green 
foliage and long (up to 3’) spikes of 
soft sulphur-yellow. Very hardy. You'll 
like it planted with Blue Delphinium. 
45c each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
PINK FORGET-ME-NOT 
B2076—All of you have seen the blue 
Forget-Me-Not, but have you seen this 
new pink one? It is very beautiful. 
Flowers all summer. 49c each; 3 for 
BABY’S BREATH (Gypsophila) 
Easy to grow on non-acid soil. If soil tends 
to be sour, add lime for best results. Pre- 
fers sunny location. 
B2013—BRISTOL FAIR DOUBLE. Fin- 
est new improved double. Blooms all sum- 
mer if you cut it. Pure white. 69c each; 
2 for 1.29, ppd. 
B2015—SINGLE. The old favorite for 
bouquets and gardens. 39e each; 3 for: 
98c, ppd. 
B2014—NEW PINK. A lovely, late-bloom- 
ing, soft pink. 45¢ each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B3258X—1 each of above Baby’s Breath 
SHASTA DAISIES 
B2201— ALASKA. Early-flowering, giant 
chrysanthemum type of rare beauty. 
B2202—HARTJE ELDER. Early bloom- 
ing—often og Mother’s Day. Perfect with 
Oriental Poppies. 
B2203—GIANT SUPREME. Huge, glis- 
tening white blossoms 4 to 5” across on 
long, strong stems. 
POSTPAID: PRICES on Daisies: 45¢ 
each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
ppd. 
Brand New Lythrum 
MORDEN GLEAM 
B2124— The finest Loosestrife of the 
many that have been offered in recent 
years. Originated at the Morden Ex- 
periment Station, Manitoba, Canada. 
Nearest red of all Lythrums (loose- 
strife). Hardy anywhere, grows in sun 
or part shade. Blooms all summer 
long. Height about 3 feet. Never suck- 
ers and becomes a nuisance, yet lives 
for years. 69c each; 3 for 1.80, ppd. 
VIOLETS 
B2267—JESSIE RED. 45c each; 3 
for 1.19, ppd. 
B2269—ROYAL ROBE. Fragrant; 
long stemmed. 49c each; 3 for 
1.29, ppd. 
B2266—FRECKLES. White with pur- 
ple freckles. 49¢ each; 3 for 1.29, 
d. 
CANTERBURY 
BELLS 
Giant bells. So lovely they should 
be in every garden. 2 to 3-foot high 
plants with large cups and saucers all 
up and down the tall stalk. 
1.25, ppd. 
B2023—BLUE. B2024—PINK. 
B2025—WHITE. 39c each; 3 for 
1.05; 10 for 2.98, ppd. 
B3263X—2 Blue, 2 Pink and 2 
White Canterbury Bells—all 6 
for only 1.79, ppd. 
MISSOURI 
PRIMROSE 
B2131—(Oenothera Missourien- 
sis). This is a low semitrailing plant 
that grows only about 6 or 8” high 
but has gorgeous lemon-yellow blooms 
as large as tea cups, and it blooms 
daily allsummer. Does well anywhere. 
Actually prefers it hot and dry. Henry 
was delighted with this plant and al- 
ways grew a lot of them at his place 
in the Ozarks. In fact, our stock comes 
from there. 45c each; 3 for1.19, ppd. 
BUTTERCUP 
Does Not Creep 
B2022—Fine clumps of dark green 
cut foliage with 18 to 24” stems loaded 
with golden yellow double Buttercups. 
Do not confuse this with the low 
creeping kind that spreads all over the 
garden. Absolutely hardy. 45¢ each; 
3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B3252X—ALL 3 FOR 1.10—1 each of the 
above 3 Shasta Daisies for only 1.10, ppd. 
PAINTED DAISIES 
B2170—PYRETHRUM PINK. 45¢ 
each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B2171—PYRETHRUM RED. 45c 
each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B2172—PYRETHRUM MIXED. A 
mixture full of reds, whites, and pinks. 
45c each; 3 for 1.19, ppd. 
BLEEDING HEART 
B2010—OLD FASHIONED BLEED- 
ING HEART. The garden jewel for 
many years. Flowers from May until 
last of June. Perfect pink hearts hang 
along the stems. Grows to about 30”. 
Everyone loves it, and it lives for 
years. 69c each; 2 for 1.25, ppd. 
B2009—FERN-LEAF BLEEDING 
HEART. This is one with unusual 
fern-like foliage and lots of tiny pink 
hearts. Begins to bloom in late spring 
and keeps on right through the sum- 
mer into the fall. Grows 12 to 15” 
high. 49¢ each; 3 for 1.25, ppd. 
B3268X —BLEEDING HEART COL- 
LECTION. 1 Old-Fashioned Bleeding 
Heart and 2 Fern-Leaf Bleeding 
Hearts—3 plants for only 1.49, ppd. 
—all 3 for only 1.39, ppd. 
BALLOON FLOWERS 
B2004—BLUE. The old favorite. Bal- 
loons of rich blue burst into single 
blooms and look like stars. 45¢ each; 
3 for 1.19, ppd. 
B2005—NEW SHELL PINK. Nowa 
Balloon Flower (Platycodon) that re- 
produces itself in a true shell pink. 
Blooms all summer long. 59¢ each; 2 
for 98c, ppd. 
B2006—DOUBLE FLOWERING 
BLUE. Double, gardenia-like flowers 
of rich blue all summer long on stems 
up to 2% feet high. 89e each; 3 for 
2.39, ppd. 
PURPLE 
BELLFLOWER 
B2016—Mrs. Helen Field Fischer, 
Henry’s sister, grew this for years; 
our first plants came from her. It is 
called Campanula Glomerata Su- 
perba—a terrible name for such a 
pretty plant. Makes clump about 18” 
across and high. Clusters of bell- 
shaped flowers in May. Lives for year 
and is hardy as a rock. 45¢ each; 3 
for 1.19, ppd. 
