Show number: 1501 Air Date: October 11, 2001 Guest: Neil Anderson Topic: Mums Guest's e-mail: unavailable

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Topic Information

Neil Anderson is head of the Mum Breeding Project at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. Anderson discusses the history of the Mum Breeding Project at the University and also the latest research that is happening. He also shares the entire list of mums that the University has introduced since the project's inception in 1923. Also, tips for growing and maintaining these versatile plants are included.

University of Minnesota introductions

My Favorite 'Autumn Red' (2001)
Sesquicentennial Sun (2001)
Peach Centerpiece (2001)
Betty Lou Maxi-Mum (1996)
Inca (1996)
Snowscape (1996)
Rose Blush (1993)
Maroon Pride (1989)
Snowsota (1989)
Burnt Copper (1988)
Grape Glow (1988)
Lemonsota (1988)
Rosy Glow (1987)
Centennial Sun (1985)
Gold Country (1983)
Mellow Moon (1983)
Centerpiece (1982)
Minnqueen (1979)
Royal Knight (1979)
Autumn Fire (1977)
Golden Star (1977)
Minngopher (1977)
Minnruby (1974)
Lindy (1974)
Wendy Ann (1974)
Minnyellow (1972)
Golden Jubilee (1971)
Royal Pomp (1969)
Yellow Glow (1969)
Sunny Glow (1968)
Minnwhite (1968)
Creamtop (1966)
Minnrose (1966)
Superior (1965)
Gold Strike (1964)
Zonta (1964)
Tenstrike (1963)
Minnautumn (1962)
Wayzata (1961)
Prairie Moon (1959)
Tonka (1959)
Minnehaha (1958)
Golden Fantasy (1957)
Minnbronze (1957)
Princess (1957)
Minnpink (1957)
Wanda (1956)
Mesabi(1955)
Vulcan (1955)
Wenonah (1954)
Harvest Bronze (1952)
Prairie Sunset (1952)
Dr. Longley (1949)
Moonlight (1949)
Bountiful (1948)
Brillant (1947)
Silver Pink (1947)
Dee Dee Arens (1946)
Violet (1946)
Aurora (1945)
Maroon 'n Gold (1945)
Butterball (1944)
Glacier (1944)
Redhawk (1944)
Redwood (1944)
Snowball (1944)
Pipestone (1943)
Waterlily (1943)
Chippewa (1942)
Purple Star(1942)
Redgold (1942)
Sunred (1942)
Boreas (1941)
Harmony (1941)
Moonglow (1941)
Redwing (1941)
Welcome (1941)
Duluth (1939)

Books, brochures or handouts

None mentioned

Web site resources

Minesota Extension Service
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG7068.html
National Chrysanthemum Society: http://www.mums.org/

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