SHIRLEY BEAUTY. (Imported). Deep maroon with buff 
reverse. Acclaimed by thousands during our show as one 
of the most outstanding recent introductions in this color. 
Lovely dark green foliage. Medium height. October 25. 
Price: 35 cents each, 3 for $1.00. 
CP 
SINGLE VARIETIES — DAISY TYPE 
PRICE OF ROOTED CUTTINGS 
20 cents each, 3 for 55 cents (one name) 
$2.00 per dozen 
BALLERINA. Semi-double clear orchid pink. October 25. 
BITTERSWEET. Semi-double, bittersweet red. November 1. 
CRIMSON VALENCIA. Red daisy type flower, Novem- 
ber 1. 
FESTIVAL. Reddish bronze. November 15. 
GRETCHEN PIPER. Brilliant yellow. October 15. 
JEAN. Pure white attractive variety. October 20. 
MABEL SEYMOUR. Lovely large size daisy flower in white. 
October 20. 
MASON’S YELLOW’. Clear yellow. November 20. 
MELBA. Orange bronze. Showy. November 1. 
RADIANT. Bronzy red popular variety. November 5. 
ROYAL ROBE. Wine red almost purple. November 10. 
STARBRIGHT. Golden yellow. November 1. 
WHITE VALENCIA. White daisy for late November. 
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CULTURAL SUGGESTIONS 
DISBUD EXHIBITION AND 
SPIDERY TYPES 
SOIL PREPARATION. Chrysanthemums do best in a 
rich deeply cultivated soil. Incorporation of humus mat- 
ters such as barnyard manure, decayed compost, peat 
moss, etc., is beneficial. In addition, superphosphate at the 
rate of 5 Ibs. per 100 square feet is broadcasted and 
spaded to a depth of 12 to 15 inches early in the spring. 
STOPPING. The center of the main growth is nipped off 
when about 6 inches tall and second stopping is generally 
required around end of June if planted early. Four to six 
lateral growths are allowed to rise from the last pinching. 
DISBUDDING. All sub-lateral branches are removed at 
regular intervals of about 10 days apart. Many exhibition 
varieties will produce ‘First Crown Buds” or ‘“‘Leaf Buds,” 
as commonly known, in July which are usually removed 
and next buds retained. 
SELECTION OF BUDS. The first bud produced is called 
the “Crown bud” and is distinguished by being surround- 
ed with leaves. The “Terminal bud” appears later in 
clusters surrounded with flower buds. The procedure of 
“taking buds’ depends very largely on the variety and 
no fast rule can be given. 
FERTILIZING. About 3 applications of commercial fer- 
tilizer, such as “Vigoro, at the’ fate of 3 to 5 Ibs. per 
100 square feet would be sufficient. No feeding is done 
after the buds begin to show color. 
GINNY LEE. Pure white true daisy flower. October 25. 
