Big Greenhouse-Type Chrysanthemums 
For Outdoor Gardens 
GROW PRIZED MUMS IN YOUR OWN GARDEN “ 
Now you can grow your own corsage Chrysanthemums. 
Stern's brings the big greenhouse-type Mums into your gar- 
den. These are the winter-hardy strain of the same Chrysan- 
themums sold by florists. Now you can enjoy beautiful. bou- 
quets every day for months and still have plenty left over 
every day for garden beauty. The flowers are frequently 
much larger than pictured here. The colors equal those offer- 
ed as cut flowers by the finest florists. You must own them. 
and pick them to really appreciate them! 
WHY STERN’S EXHIBITION MUMS ARE GUARANTEED HARDY 
Huge fields of experimental plants were allowed to winter-over out 
doors in sub-zero temperatures. Thousands of plants were lost—but a 
few of the most hardy types survived. Again the Survivors were sub- 
jected to this-rigorous test and aqain many did not survive. Finally, by 
careful selection,: only the very strongest—the “fittest’"—were chosen. 
These are the Mums that will delight you with their vigor, their excep- 
tional hardiness, their profusion of large and brilliant flowers. 
BLOOMS SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER: AND NOVEMBER 
GUARANTEED TO BLOOM NEXT SUMMER 
These Exhibition Chrysanthemums start blooming in September, reach- 
ing their peak of perfection in October and lasting throughout November. 
You will enjoy them fer many years, yet they require little care. Just 
plant thm in any. good soil. They thrive in full’sun as well as partial 
shade. Grow 212-3 feet tall. For best results, a light mulch during the 
winter is. recommended. For really giant-size Mums, remove in mid-~ 
summer all of the smaller stems, saving only a few of the strongest ones. 
When they begin to form flower buds, usually in September, remove 
most of the smaller buds, leaving only one of the strongest on every 
stem which will develop into a giant flower. Beautiful in any garden, 
they form a perfect background for other hardy, low-growing Mums. 
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ROSE-RED (Henry Cayeux). Much larger than the original red Poppy. 
far better grower — more free blooming. Tremendous cup-shaped 
blooms of old rose shaded burgundy with black-purple shading at the 
base of each petal. 3 : * : 
BLAZING RED (Colonel Bowles). Established plants of this variety 
produce blooms 11 inches across. Stalks are strong and grow 50 in- 
ches high. Se large, that many people actually touch the flower to be 
convinced that it is not artificial. : 
FALL IS THE IDEAL POPPY PLANTING TIME ; 
STERN’S ORIENTAL POPPY (GRouP 55-P-10) 
ONE of each variety 5 for $6.25 Postpaid. 
_ TWO of each variety 10 for $12.00 Postpaid. 
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GROW FOOTBALL MUMS IN OUTDOOR 
3 for $2.50 
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JEWEL OF BURMA 
SELECTED ORIENTAL POPPIES | 
Stern's proudly presents the imperial gem of all Oriental Poppies. 
Brilliant beauty—so spectacular that a single plant gives a gor- 
geous display that glorifies the entire garden. es ear: 
Only since the war has the Oriental Poppy gained recognition in — 
_ this country. Formerly, just a few leading gardeners owned these: 
rare plants. This magnificent Hower, almost unknown for years, — 
is now one of the most wanted flowers. es Rees 
_ Stern's Jewel of Burma Oriental Poppies range in color from rich 
_ tints of brilliant red, rose red, salmon pink, light pink‘to pearl-white. 
~-and across the spectrum to a glowing lavender. Each flower an 
exquisite jewel!“Enormous blooms—as large as any flower in ‘the 
CHOOSE THESE OUTSTANDING VARIETIES — 
SUNBURST ORANGE (Orange Perfection). A rugged grow 
‘ORIENTAL PEARL-WHITE’ (Barr's White). A pure: whit 
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WINTER HARDY 
10. MAGNIFICENT COLORS 
Deep Cherry-Red: Deep Lavender Snow White 
Ruby Red Golden Bronze — Scarlet-Orange 
Light Lavender GoldenYellow Deep Pink 
Deep Purple. ; - 
Field-Grown Plants No. 1. Your choice of Varieties. 
6 for $4.75 10 for $7.50 
Postpaid 
STERN’S HARDY FLORIST EXHIBITION 
_ CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION 
(Group 55-P-9) 
10 Hardy plants (1 of each) for $ 7.50 
20 Hardy plants (2 of each) for 14.00 
30 Hardy plants (3 of each) for 20.00 
Postpaid 
DUSTY PINK (Helen Elizabeth). The best pink ever de- 
veloped. A strong grower, producing flowers measuring 
8 inches across, Sturdy stems grow almost 3 ft. high. The. 
flower is a pure pink centered with a cushion orb ack- 
ish-purple that accentuates its pure pink color, ~~ 
; : huge flower of bright. 
orange-red. A véry fine variety rated as one of the best. 
The stems are strong and of medium height. Foliage is in 
teresting because of its unusual texture. d 
beauty with“small purple markings at the base of each 
petal. Really spectacular, especially when displayed 
with other red Poppies. Producing an abundance of igs 
cuplike blooms, it is one of the fastest growers. -_ 
Heavy Vigorous Roots, Finest No. 1 Quality. 
POSTPAID: 3 for $3.75; 10 for $12.00; 25 for $25.00 
