(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Triumph Series garden chrysanthemums produce masses of large, double, orange or yellow blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 8- to 14-inch (20 to 35 cm) plants. The 2.5- to 3-inch-wide (6 to 8 cm), many-petaled blooms open in early autumn, toward the end of the fall "mum" season. Plants grown under artificial conditions can be forced into bloom at other seasons. Triumph Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants....

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

Compact-growing and early-blooming, garden chrysanthemums in the Ursula™ Series bear masses of double pink, orange, or yellow blossoms on dense, rounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.5- to 2-inch-wide blooms appear in late summer and early fall. Cultivars in this series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are staples of the autumn flower garden. These herbaceous perennials originated in eastern...

Bred for use as seasonal potted plants, chrysanthemums in the Valley™ Series produce numerous large, daisy-like blossoms on upright, 10- to 16-inch (25 to 40 cm) stems. The single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. Cultivars in the Valley™ Series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

C. × morifolium originated...

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

Chrysanthemums in the Vanessa™ Series bear masses of double purple blooms on compact, densely branched, 8- to 14-inch (20 to 35 cm) plants. These mid- to late-season mums open their 1.5- to 2-inch-wide (4 to 5 cm) blooms in early autumn. Cultivars in this series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are staples of the autumn flower garden. These herbaceous...

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

Chrysanthemums in the Victoria™ Series bear masses of double blossoms on low, dense, mounded plants. Their pink, purple, or orange, 1.5- to 2-inch blooms appear from late summer to early fall. Cultivars in this series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

The showy blooms and fragrant, deeply lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are familiar elements of modern gardens. These herbaceous perennials originated in eastern Asia, where they have been bred and treasured for many centuries....

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

The double-flowered garden chrysanthemums in the Wanda™ Series produce masses of pink, purple, or red blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 8- to 14-inch (20 to 35 cm) plants. The 2- to 2.5-inch-wide (5 to 6 cm), many-petaled blooms open in early autumn, relatively late in the fall "mum" season. Plants grown under artificial conditions can be "forced" into flower at other seasons. Wanda™ Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively...

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

The double-flowered garden chrysanthemums in the Wilma™ Series produce masses of white or yellow blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 10- to 16-inch (25 to 40 cm) plants. The 1.5- to 2-inch-wide (3.5 to 5 cm), many-petaled blooms open in early autumn, midway to late in the fall "mum" season. Wilma™ Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums...

(Anemone Chrysanthemum)

Woodstock Series chrysanthemums produce sprays of large, "anemone-type" blossoms on bushy, rounded, 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 4- to 5.5-inch-wide (10 to 13.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms have white or yellow petals and broad, yellow-green, pincushion-shaped centers. Bloom is in autumn under "natural" conditions. Greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into bloom at other seasons, with plants flowering approximately 8 weeks after 2 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more)....

(Spray Chrysanthemum)

The bouquet chrysanthemum Yellow Energy produces sprays of double yellow blossoms on long stems. They appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens will flower several weeks after 3 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum is sold by florists and other cut-flower vendors.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where this herbaceous perennial has been cultivated and bred for many centuries. Its many cultivars...

(Endive)

Endive is a leafy vegetable that’s most commonly eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a green in soups and other recipes. There are two forms: Curly endive, or frisée, which has finely lobed leaves with curly edges, and the broad, smooth-leaved form called escarole. Like lettuce, radicchio and chicory, it is a member of the daisy family, Asteraceae, and is easily grown in the home garden. It is thought to be native to India and possibly Asia but has been become naturalized in Europe, Africa and South...