DU-BON-A MUM . 
ROSE QUEEN MUM i R Y S 
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Special: 
EXTRA EARLY MUMS 
Famous Beauties that Usually Start Blooming in Early September, 
and continue throughout the fall. They are great performers every- 
where, but are particularly fine for the northern and central areas. 
P127—AUTUMN BEAUTY. This new beauty has captured all the glory 
of the fall colors. Large, 3-in. flowers of deep bronze shaded yellow 
and gold are freely produced on upright plants. 
P128—AUTUMN SONG. Large, fully double flowers of brilliant wine- 
rose shading to carmine. Blooms are profuse on 22 in. plants, start- 
ing early in September. 
P129—CECIL BEED. Newest and by far the finest of all true pink Mums. 
Color a deep pink with tips of petals touched with gold. Flowers 
2¥2-in. across produced in abundance on long stems; plant of up- 
right habit. 
P130—DU-BON-A. Large 4-in. flowers of deep dubonnet red to purple, 
and the most outstanding dark Mum yet introduced. The depth of 
color is so unusual it draws your attention immediately. Abundant 
blooms on a strong, 26-in. plant. 
P131I—GOLDEN MOUND. Excellent golden yellow cushion. Innumerable 
2-in., very double flowers on short, dark green branches. Wonderful 
for border or foreground. 18 in. 
P132—-PAPER WHITE. Great, new, snow-white Mum. Large flowers of 
excellent texture have wide, flat petals. Does exceptionally well in 
the North. 
P133—ROSE QUEEN. A rich shade of deep old rose with silvery sheen. 
The flower is completely double, the petals stiff and well formed 
giving depth to the bloom. One of the first Mums to bloom. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE EXTRA EARLY MUMS 
ANY 3 FOR $1.50 * 7 FOR $3.15 
(POSTPAID) 
10 BORDER MUMS (P136) 
All Colors! This Ferris Collection consists of all 
colors and types of the Hardy Mums. Shades of 
pink, rose, white, purple, bronze, yellow and 
red. A surprise assortment for you—unlabeled 
as to name or color. 
Oriya ees s/c be stats wistels aie o/s bstuasniers (postpaid) 
CUSHION MUMS (P100) | 50 
One each Red. Pink, Yellow and Bronze. Their 
rounded, compact, 2-ft. plants are a mass of 
bloom from late August on. 
nly (postpaid) 
ANT 
HEMUM 
We are happy and proud to present these new perfections in the Chrysanthemum family. They are 
CECIL BEED MUM 
early blooming, flowers large, colors rich and showy. They are selections especially recommended by 
‘Mum specialists, and chosen after a careful study of all new, outdoor types. Hardy, dependable, pro- 
viding a riot of color from August until heavy frosts check their display. Last fall, from far and near, 
came hundreds of letters, full of glowing praise for Ferris! Mums. 
FERRIS’ PRICES 
On the I! Beautiful 'MUMS Described Below 
Any 3 for $1.65 * Any 6 for $3.10 (Postpaid) 
P101—APACHE. New—Brilliant—Outstanding! Flowers 4-5 inches in diameter have quilled petals, color a flashing fire- 
cracker-red with golden overcast. Sturdy, bushy, 2 ft. plant is ablaze with color from Mid-September until freezing. 
Pictured on page 11. 
P102—BEACON. Full, double, 4-inch flowers of coral-apricot shadin 
to flaming nasturtium-orange at center are borne 
in great quantities.on a tall, husky plant. This beauty is picture 
on opposite page. Starts blooming early October. 
P103—CANARY. Innumerable, large, fluffy, light yellow flowers on a compact, 18-inch mound. Splendid for foreground 
or border planting. Starts blooming mid-September. See color photo on page 11. 
P104—CROWN JEWEL. Another outstanding new-comer. Big, 3-inch, currant-red blooms with a brilliant sheen. Strong, 
27-inch plant produces quantities of these showy flowers throughout October. Note picture in color on page ll 
P10S—HOLIDAY. Large, handsome, golden-bronze flowers with pure bronze center are superb for cutting, and make 
a vivid show in the border. Strong, 2-ft. plant supports an abundance of bloom from late September on. Pictured 
on opposite page. 
P106—MARTIN’S WHITE. Immense, pure white flowers, 4-inches across on a compact, bushy plant growing 18 inches 
tall. Starts blooming the middle of September and continues throughout the fall. We show a picture of this very 
lovely Mum on opposite page. 
P107—PINK OPAL. Exquisite flowers of pale pearl-rose overlaid with cream tints. It is impossible to show in a picture 
(see opposite page) the delicate, refined beauty of this excellent Mum. Four-inch, full, flattened blooms on a strong, 
26-inch plant. Starts blooming September 25. 
P108—-REVERENCE. Wonderful, new, golden beauty—pictured on page 11. Huge, 41/:-inch flowers of gleaming lemon 
yellow on a tall, sturdy, 30-inch plant. Excellent for cutting. Starts blooming early September. 
P109—ROYAL ROBE. A Mum of superb Peed Pie very double flowers of rich purple with a bluish sheen reflectin 
from the pace Strong, 28-inch plant starts blooming mid-September. Beautiful in the border or for cutting. Picture 
on page 11. 
P110—SUCCESS. Gorgeous, large, never-fading flowers of rich crimson. Exceptionally strong, upright, 2-ft. plant is 
very free blooming, starting early October. We picture this very fine Mum on page 11. 
PI11—WHITE CLOUD. New, very fine Mum from the University of Nebraska. Sturdy, bushy, 30-inch plant is com- 
pletely covered with the large, 3-4 inch, feathery, pure white blooms. Starts blooming in late September and con- 
tinues until freezing. See color photo on opposite page. 
POMPON MUMS 
Charming miniature Mums, like big full buttons, 
Large-Flowering Mums 
and often a whole bouquet of them on a single 
spray. The shapely plant is crowded full with these 
perky blossoms that are so fine for cutting. 
P121I—CHIQUITA. Deep lemon-yellow, dome-shaped 
flowers, petals very compact. Height 20 in. 
P122—REMEMBRANCE. Deep ruby-carmine color that 
is retained for the life of the flower. Height 24 in. 
P123—RONNIE. A purple pompon of real merit. Hun- 
dreds of button type flowers completely cover the 
plant. Fine for cutting. 26 in. 
P124—ROSITA. Lovely button type flowers of soft Per- 
sian-Rose, bush completely covered. 24 in. 
P125—SEPTEMBER BRONZE. Golden bronze, cushion 
type pompon. Flowers very frost resistant. 20 in. 
Early September. 
P126—SNOWBIRD Double ball-ty pompon, the 
llh-in. white flowers showing a distinct lemon-yel- 
low center. Beautiful in the garden and excellent 
for cutting. 20 in. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE POMPON MUMS 
3 for $1.50 %* 6 for $2.55 
POSTPAID 
S$ DECI] 3 2 FINE NEW ‘MUMS, our choice, sent FREE of ext 
cost with each $5.00 'Mum order selected from pag 
10 and II of this catalog. : 
GIFT MUMS 
Four Grand Champions—outstanding in color, size 
and beauty. In the garden they are great performers; 
their big blooms on long stems are wonderful for 
cutting. 
PIIS—INNOCENCE. Superb new Mum. Large, 4-inch, 
pure chalk-white blooms on stiff stems are perfect 
for cutting. Sturdy, spreading plant grows about 24 
in. tall. Early October. 
PIIG6é—LEE POWELL. Large, 4!/,-inch flowers of Chi- 
nese-yellow shading to darker orange tint at the 
center. The 1951 Mum of the Year, and one of the 
laryest and finest of the hardy garden varieties. 
Tall upright, 30-inch bush. Starts blooming mid- 
September. 
P117—KATHLEEN LEHMAN. Brightest orange-gold that 
deepens to red-gold at center. One of the best and 
most beautiful of the bronzy Mums. 28 in. Starts 
blooming in September. 
PI18—PATRICIA LEHMAN. This Grand Champion 
produces large flowers of sparkling geranium-pink 
with peach center. Recurved and twisted petals 
give a fluffy, feathery effect. 24-inch, strong grow- 
ing plants that start blooming in September. A 
superb cut flower variety. 
LARGE-FLOWERING MUMS, only ........ 
(Sold as a Collection only.) Postpaid) 
