ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
9 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
EARLY 
Throughout the catalog we have endeavored to give 
the height of the plants which is based on plants benched 
in June. If planted in May they will be a foot or more 
taller at flowering time and correspondingly shorter if 
benched at the end of July. Late propagated and planted 
stock is usually somewhat retarded as to flowering date. 
This section comprises those varieties which flower before 
October 25. If buds are not formed at the dates given 
reserve the first that appear thereafter. 
The varieties fully described, herewith, are those which have been in greatest 
demand the past three years, hence we consider them the best of this section. 
AMBASSADOR—Heralded as a very large early white but with us it did not 
mature until the end of October. Our plantings were June fifteenth and attained 
a height of two and one-half feet. Bud selected September first. 
CAMILLA—(Introduced by us, 1930.) A well rounded incurved white matur¬ 
ing October 18 from buds selected August 25. Height, five feet. Blooms six inches 
in diameter and four inches deep on good strong stem. We believe this variety will 
eventually supersede Silver Sheen. 
CHRYSALORA—(Introduced by us, 1911.) The best yellow for early Octo¬ 
ber. Fine incurved form with perfect stem and foliage. Height, four feet. Date 
of bud August 15. Flowers 7 inches in diameter mature about October 15. This 
is the variety seen on the market early in September and is produced in 
California. 
DETROIT NEWS—(Introduced by us, 1926.) In normal seasons this variety 
matures October 25, and is best of its color (bronze) at that season. At first 
develops as an incurved showing its golden reverse, then gradually reflexes, pre¬ 
senting more of the bronze tone. Wonderful substance and keeping qualities 
either cut or uncut. Will last longer than most varieties. Select bud August 30. 
Blooms 6 inches in diameter. Height, four feet. 
Detroit News Silver Sheen Mrs. H. E. Kidder 
EARLY MONARCH—(Introduced by us, 1929.) The largest white to mature 
by October 10. High rounded flower of pure glistening white, 8 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Select bud August 15 to 20. Height, four feet. 
GOLD LODE—A very early yellow variety maturing early October. Secure 
bud August 15 and onward. Blooms 6 inches in diameter; height, three and 
one-half feet. 
GOLDEN BRONZE—The name describes the color. Very strong in growth. 
Flowers of large size mature the end of October. Height, five feet. Select bud 
August 10. 
GOLDEN GLORY—A good mid-season yellow for commercial growers. Will 
produce blooms six inches in diameter. Select bud August 25 and later. Matures 
October 20. Height, four feet. 
