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CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



Gold.-.. Climax 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS— Continued 



New Pompons 



There has been a marked improvement in Chrysanthemums during 

 the past few years, but in no section of the Chrysanthemum family 

 has improvement been more rapid tlian in the I'unipdii seetion. The 

 necessary good qualities are mi t w ith in our novi ltics of the season. 

 These new Pompons are worthy of the high< st recognition, and will 

 prove to be a welcome addition to your collection. 



Western Beauty. Deep rose piiil< in color; flower medium-sized. 

 In growth medium, throwing straight stems which hold the flowers 

 erect. It will follow the variety Fairy Queen and comes as a 

 welcome addition at a time when there are no pink Pompons. It 

 blooms from November 10th to 25th. 



Golden Climax. On the order of Quinola, but with fohage that is 

 hard and which will not be subject to mildew. Exhibited at 

 Chicago under the name " Chmax." Blooms November 10th to 

 20th. Extra fine variety for cutting in sprays. 



Golden Harvest. A medium-sized variety of the button type. 

 Deep golden yellow, with a tinge of bronze; a color which when 

 finished is similar to Souvenir d'Or when half developed. A color 

 that is very pleasing. 



Golden West. A trifle larger than Baby, but of similar formation. 

 Rather compact in growth, but an excellent variety for pot plants. 

 When bench grown will produce excellent sprays for cutting. 

 From 234-inch pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



3 of a variety at the dozen rate. 



Elmer D. Smith Co.'s 

 New Pompons 



Celco. Bright yellow, shading to orange; similar to color of 

 Quinola, but the sprays are not so compact and are ready to 

 cut two weeks earher, or about November 1st, when dark yellow 

 Pompons are scarce. Medium height. C. S. A. Certificate. 

 Plants from 2M-inch pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



Leota. Delicate pink with bright rose reverse, which gives the 

 effective bright center in each bloom if cut a few days before fully 

 developed. Dwarf habit; fine for pot plants. In season October 

 25th to November 5th. C. S. A. Certificate. 



Plants from 2}4-iiich pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



Nesco. Beautiful shade of old rose, flowers about the size of Iva, 

 La Purite and Lodi. Medium height, maturing first week of 

 November. 



Plants from 2M-inch pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



New Pompon Anemones 



Azelda. (7?. D. Smith & Co.) Light pink, with a slight trace of lavender. 

 Kay and disc floret same color, with the exception of the center of 

 the cushion, which is cream color. Single row of lavender ray florets; 

 produces exquisite sprays suitable for any sort of artistic arrange- 

 ment. 



Plants from 2l4-'md\ pots: 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 Diantha. (E. D. Snii/h r,, , I!)13.) A dwarf compact growing 

 variety that is of the i \ ]" .Ir imblo for pot i)lants. It is also an 

 excellent variety to gmw lui t ut ling in sprays. The guard petals 

 are white and the center cieam color. 



Plants from 2M-inch pots: 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 

 Laurita. (E. D. Smith & Co., 1913,) Bright yellow in color; of a 

 comi)act dwarf habit. A valuable variety for pot plant culture as a 

 small specimen. 



Plantslfrom 2]4,-\m\\ pots: each, 20c. $2.00 per doz. 



