MOST POPULAR CHRYSANTHEMUM 
COLLECTION 
A collection of our finest Mums, 9 different colors, glorious au- 
tumn shades from white to deepest, true red. These Mums will 
bloom from early fall until frost. The varieties chosen for this col P 
lection were the greatest attention-getters in our field last fall. 
Each Per3 Doz. 
ALERT. Dark wine-red, large double 
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AZTEC GOLD. Deep golden yellow 
with bold golden yellow center. Very 
attractive, single flowering ........ 
CANDLELIGHT. Large, double white, 
the center just touched with a gold- 
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HUNTSMAN. Vivid, deep Indian 
2 red; large, tall and very showy .... 
- INSPIRATION, Full double, copper 
to bronze. A true autumn color .. 
ORCHID HELEN. Orchid-lavender, 
‘ the best in this color. Double, per- 
fectly shaped, medium size flowers... 
POHOTGON. Double cyclamen-pur- 
ple. Lovely and very free bloom- 
TERENCE Sayorars ee eiul vido af wie alate cere 
PRELUDE. A luscious salmon, of 
good growing habits ............. 
SILVERSHEEN. Pink Mum, resem- 
bling English Daisies, with golden 
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0.50 $1.25 $4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
20 1.25 4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
30 1.25 4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
50 1.25 4.00 
Chrysanthemum, Chas. Nye 
GIANT SHASTA DAISY NOVELTIES 
GRAND MARCONI. (Frilled.) An outstanding variety, producing 
double, white, Chrysanthemum-like flowers on about 21,4- 
stems. “Will bloom continuously during the summer 
flowers are kept cut. Excellent for outdoor culture, 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
EDGEBROOK GIANT. (Single.) Giant single blossoms with golden 
yellow center. 3 feet tall, free blooming until frost. Flowers 
measure up to 6 inches across. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
WIRRAL’S SUPREME. New double, pure white. 
A giant Esther Reed, at least twice as large, on tall, straight stems. 
These plants are the original imported stock. 
SHASTA DAISY COLLECTION 
1 each of 3 varieties (unlabeled) 
3 each of 3 varieties ( 9 plants, labeled) ... 
6 each of 3 varieties (18 plants, labeled) 
Buddleia, Orchid Beauty 
| : 
Violet, White Wonder 
SPIDER LILY OF INDIA 
Achimenes 
ROSINA. 
fragrance. 
abundance 
Available in a complete mixture of colors, from white through 
pink, red, 
spring in 
inch deep 
to flower 
Achimenes 
(GLORIOSA ROTHSCHILDIANA) 
A splendid new novelty for outdoor planting and summer blooming, grow- 
ing A height of 3 to 5 feet. It grows best in a sunny location, preferably in 
a mixture of sand and leaf mold or peat moss, 
fertilizer placed under the bulb. It produces from 10 
beautiful scarlet and golden yellow flowers, whic 
and can be used for bowls or corsages. 
with drainage, 4 or 5 bulbs in a 12-inch 
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Mailseral Gi tonite lOO Gal. eikicsreitlaieu 14 a, cin'e oo oe le veleee enews 
NELIS NURSERIES, | 
Aster-like flowers. 
Prolific bloomers. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
ROYAL ROBE. Deepest violet-blue. A most floriferous Violet, 
which makes a beautiful round plant about 10 to 12 inches 
high. The fragrant dainty flowers show very prominently 
on top of the foliage. 45c each; 3 for $1.30; $4.50 per doz. 
WHITE WONDER. Unusually lovely blossoms of pure white 
with faint veins of pink and blue. Very fragrant. 
SWEET VIOLET COLLECTION 
1 each of above 3 (3 plants urilabeled) 
3 each of above 3 (9 plants labeled) 
not less than 75 degrees, one 
soil, or leaf mold, sand and 
well rotted manure. Keep dark 
and barely moist until plants 
he bulbs are small 
and always will be, producing 
nice plants up to 15 inches 
high. When the weather has 
warmed up, they can be moved 
are up. T 
baskets. Never let them dry 
out. Prefer north or east light. 
flowers for 6 months. In late 
fall dig them oP and store frost 
0 
proof in sand F 
ing. Plant 5 or 6 bulbs in one 
pot for best show. 
Mixed only, $1.50 per dozen; 
25 for $2.95; 100 for $10.00. 
with a moderate amount of 
h keep very well when cut, 
Bulbs may also be planted in pots 
container make an outstanding sliow. 
Each 6 
Prelude 
MOST POPULAR MUM COLLECTION 
1 each of 9 plants (unlabeled) 
3 each of 9 plants (27 plants, labeled) 
MIXED CHRYSANTHEMUMS, All varieties, all colors, our choice: 6 for 
$1.25; $2.25 per dozen, un!abelod. 
BUTTON or POMPON MUMS 
This type of Chrysanthemum is ideal for cut flowers, since each stem is 
a little bouquet of its own. The flowers are borne in clusters of nicely spaced 
rosettes. Blooming time September until frost. 
Per 3 Doz. 
CHARLES NYE. Fully double, rounded flowers of rich butter- 
yellow. Blossoms 24 inches across on 18-24 inch stems ...... $1.00 $3.50 
JEWELRY. Lovely lavender with silvery sheen. Very free bloom- 
Sixt Mate Er iedaVctaneta israel yieta ove acs fai Ose) kee ihe, nial e ucieie rocoto Gute esa setae 1.00 3.50 
ROSITA. Light Persian rose, free blooming. 2 ft. tall ......... 1.00 3.50 
SEPTEMBER BRONZE. Warm bronze shadings cover this very 
PECCMMOO MIN Gn VALIely Soria alain Gitcls A terete dele om eet Calas « 1.00 3.50 
WHITE BOUNTY. White with creamy center, ball-shaped 
flowers of exquisite form, extremely frez blooming ........... 1.00 3.50 
BUTTON MUM COLLECTION 
Tener, OLF > splaatay (unlabeled) ric cri csia's cis Sy andj ssi a?epsioae cia ae. «wens ete. waceie'e SLO 
Breachyof to plants (15) plants, labeled) i !s.0s% «nce wauls veces vies 5.25 
Greactr,of > plants ((30' plants, labeled) sick cick ieee cen tie eve cease 9.75 
to 3-foot 
months if 
Shasta Daisy, Wirral’s Supreme 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush) 
Planted in the spring, Butterfly bushes will delight you all summer until’ frost 
with their fragrant umbels of flowers. Planted in good soil and given plenty 
of water, they will thrive and continually make new growth. Buddleias attain 
a height of 4 feet. Their sweet fragrance attracts quantities of unusual butterflies 
Ideal bushes for foundation planting or background for all summer flowers and 
Mums. 
Each Per 3 
BONFIRE. A rich dark red, with pleasing deep green foliage. A 
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DUBONNET. Lovely shade of wine-red, long stemmed, erect 
grower. An entirely new color in Buddleias ........++-.-+.+45 -75 7.53 
ORCHID BEAUTY. Soft orchid-purple with brilliant orange eye. 
Strong growing plants, claimed to be the best known Buddleia. 
Silmenya PLEGmatOliae em latey<(taiare\sfars ola]e ais \elererstere, sieis(e\is's.\elel a)». e{ehels if} 1.75 
PINK DAWN. Flowers pink throughout, producing a great abun- 
dance of blooms and deep green foliage. The best pink Buddleia 
aay UOREDS ord po JoIudbUO00S DIU RO OSU BO DEoOG UGS TOO ODD LOr AP} 1.75 
WHITE QUEEN. Glistening white Buddleia with hardy, 8 inch 
spikes. An excellent shrub. Height about three feet, blooms are 
all Monit sat Once eV ekyy/ La PlaNbie toys clare iciers cele wlesefernisip sais, e:4 wlclatw's -75 1.75. 
SPECIAL: Our choice, all varieties mixed $3.75 dozen 
Sweet Vcolets 
Graceful coloring of pink and rose with charming 
It produces flowers in spring and fall in great 
and resists sun and dry weather conditions. 
45c each; 3 for $1.30; $4.50 per doz. 
45c each; 3 for $1.30; $4.50 per doz. 
ACHIMENES 
purple and blue, these interesting plants resemble 
the Gloxinia and require about the same culture as Gloxinias 
and African Violets. Plant in 
a temperature of 
in rich dirt, wood 
boxes or hanging 
are covered with 
r spring plant- 
to 20 spectacularly 
(si \ 
Res ea eet Climbing Lily (Gloriosa Rothschildiana) 
1.25 7.25 
Candlelight 
nc. 
SPOON MUMS 
The always popular and elegantly shaped Spoon Mums are hardy growers 
and covered with mul- 
titudes of flowers 
from early fall until 
frost. Excellent for 
cutting and garden 
display. The illustra- 
tion does not do jus- 
tice to their pleasant 
fullness. 
ROSE SPOON. Lav- 
ender-rose, medium 
tall. Very striking 
variety. 3 for 
$1.00; $3.50 per 
doz. 
MAGENTA SPOON. 
Magenta-red, deeply 
colored and_ of 
bright gaiety, 3 for 
$1.00; $3.50 per 
doz. 
CARMINE SPOON. 
Carmine-red, out 
standing new  va- 
riety. 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz. 
aie 
Dahlia, 
Rose Glory 
Dahlia Collection No. 3—4 tubers $5.00 
Finest of the Giant Dahlias—Plant early for maximum enjoyment 
OGDEN REID. General color effect is pink, which is sometimes 
described as “ashes of Roses”. 
huge size of the blooms and the large number of them. Recom- 
mended without reservation. Each $1.50. 
Huntsman 
CUSHION MUMS (AIlI Early Bloomers) 
This prolific improved strain of low-growing Cushion Mums 
forms mounds of colorful blooms. Plants grow about 1 foot high 
and spread 2 to 3 feet in width. In full bloom in September and 
continue until frost. Winter hardy with a little straw protection. 
Sometimes called Million Mums as they are literally covered with 
blooms. Per 3 Doz. 
AUTUMN LIGHT. Fire-red. Perfectly formed 
BRU ray saleeh eicitalhl csi 'e mie e\ease meen la ore $1.00 $3.50 
BLACK VELVET. Beautiful deep maroon; 
ELC: MINE) PLOWEL aa the .e\dicieie(tez1e sialeta Mery Halce 1.00 3.50 
BRONZE CUSHION. Warm golden bronze; 
ELS DOCUIRT ence mieritisielsis » 6idTaie A <ia'w ois pio. a. 1.00 3.50 
GOLDEN CUSHION. Brilliant, pure golden 
yellow, non-fading. Produces multitudes of 
long ‘lasting DIOOMIB’ vewa.e 6 iccrcle ees sre bie tre.c a 1.00 3.50 
MAJOR CUSHION. Clear lilac. Masses of 
lovely full flowers on perfect dark green fo- 
Nha Ole eke aah le clave eins arsiciae iereunictaid stante eet 1.00 3.50 
ORANGE CUSHION. Nicely proportioned 
plant, covered with a profusion of brilliant 
Grange Hower’ i556 4:ccasth ce cuca tes e clea 1.00 3.50 
ROSE-LAVENDER CUSHION. Fine addition 
to this group. Delicate coloring, sure to 
PLEABC) VOL gers. cates elarerane aici &talesrcitrs arate 1.00 3.50 
WHITE CUSHION. Opening to a clear deli- 
cate pink, the flowers turn pure white as 
they develop . 
CUSHION MUM COLLECTION 
1 each of 8 (unlabeled) 
3 each of 8 (24 plants, labeled) 
6 each of 8 (48 plants, labeled) 
15.00 
Golden Cushion Mum 
DAHLIA 
COLLECTIONS 
OF TRULY TESTED VARIETIES 
Dahlia Collection No. 1 
4 tubers $2.00 
Ball size flowers 2-3 inches across 
ORANGE BALL. Very fine orange flowers, 
but not as prolific a bloomer as the other 
ball types. Each 75c. 
PINK BALL. A pure baby pink flower that 
seems to be made up of hundreds of pink 
quills. Everbody loves it and women often 
say “That's what I like”. Each 75c. 
RED BALL. Somewhat lower growing bush 
than the other ball Dahlias, but a prolific 
bloomer. Each 75c. 
WHITE BALL. Almost a perfect ball of white 
quill-like petals. It is a favorite, and will re 
main so. Each 75c. 
Dahlia Collection No. 2 
4 tubers $3.00 
Large flowering varieties, the finest in this class 
COMMANDO. Perfect pure lavender, a huge 
flower which grows the way we wish all 
Dahlias- would grow. Each $1.00. 
ROSE GLORY. Here is the earliest Dahlia to 
bloom in your garden; one of the best cut 
flowers grown, and also one of the most 
prolific bloomers. The color is a rose-pink of 
a beautiful shade. This Dahlia lacks nothing, 
in our opinion. Each $1.00. 
THE COMMODORE. A huge yellow Dahlia 
that gives more satisfaction in performance 
than any other Dahlia we know. Blooms con- 
tinually until frost. Very showy. 3 feet tall 
Each $1.00. 
ZANT’S RED MONARCH. Another giant. 
This variety is noted for the A. striking, brilliant red—always admired. 
A 
Beautiful and free blooming. 3 - feet tall. 
Each $1.00. 
RUFFLED GIANT. Finest Giant Dahlia grown for an accent 
piece in your garden. The flowers of brilliant orange are huge 
and encircle the top of the bush. Each $1.50. 
THE CARDINAL, A nicely formed semi-cactus Dahlia of bright 
cardinal-red. Plants are tall, strong growers with blooms stand- 
ing well out of the foliage on perfect stems. This Dahlia won 
the Derrill W. Hart medal as the large Dahlia with the highest 
average score at three trial grounds. Each $1.50. +. 
WHITE CHRISTMAS. Very large gleaming 
white Dahlia. The petals tend to curve back 
on this outstanding free 
giving the flower a huge, snowball-like effect. 
4-414 ft. tall. Each $1.50. 
Dahlias grown today 
Lilium Auratum 
LILIUM RUBRUM. Rich ruby-carmine on white background, stout of 
substance, with broad, elegantly curved petals. An outstanding Lily in 
size and depth of coloring. Blooms in August. “ 
70c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.75 doz. 
Prec WITH EVERY 
$5.00 DAHLIA ORDER 
One “Five Star General”. 
largest and finest formal decorative Dahlias. 
One Dahlia grower said, “The huge blos- 
soms look like pillows on a bush”. 
color is a blend of several shades of pink, 
with a tinge of yellow. A real prize winner 
and in our opinion it is one of the top ten 
LILIUM AURATUM. 
Ball Dahlias 
Hardy Garden Lilies 
For Immediate Shipment 
(Gold Band Lily.) One 
of the finest Lilies known. 
Large ivory-white flowers, 
thickly studded with crim- 
son spots and a golden 
band running through 
the center of each petal. 
Magnificent fragrance 
and ideal cut flower. Au- 
gust bloomer. 75c each; 
3 for $2.00; $7.50 doz. 
& 
Lilium Rubrum 
Holland, Mich. 
