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[SHADEGARDENS] Sunflower-like mums???

Sheila, as near as I can judge from your description, the "sunflower-like"
mum is probably *Kimie*, which is classified as a spoon.  This cultivar is
available from King's Chrysanthemums, P.O. Box 268, Clements, CA 95227.
They have a lovely catalog available for $2 refundable.  Many color
photos.  My wife also suggests it might be *Peggy Stevens,* which is
classified as a single.  A similar variety, but with white petals, is
*Margarita*...truly a beauty.  These perform especially well in the shade,
the cuttings sometimes getting 4 or 5 inches tall and surviving a
couple of weeks before they croak and irretrevably turn to mulch.  (|;-)}.

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Regards, David Atkins, atkins@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
         George Washington University
         and Falls Church, VA - USA

> Welcome, David.  If I promise to grow it in the shade, can I ask a mum
> question? I saw a photo of one (a hobbyist's creation) that is quite tall,
> with large yellow petals arranged in a single row radiating outward from a
> wide, bright orange center.  The flower was at least 6-8" in diameter.  The
> overall effect was that of a cartoon sunflower.  Did this ever hit the
> trade?  If so, where can I buy it?
>
>
> Sheila Smith
> mikecook@pipeline.com
> Z 5/6
>
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