ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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Garnet King 
EDWIN SEIDEWITZ—A beautiful late incurved 6 inches in diameter. Bright 
pink. Date of bud September 5. Height, five feet. Matures from Thanksgiving to 
early December. Still very popular with many growers. 
FRIENDLY RIVAL—(Introduced by us, 1928). We believe this variety to be 
the finest yellow we have ever produced, considering its size, color, stem and 
foliage, and flowering period which is November 15 to Thanksgiving. It is the 
brightest yellow of its season that we know of. Will produce blooms 8 inches in 
diameter. Select bud September 10. Height, four feet. 
GARNET KING—(Introduced by us, 1928). We believe this is the finest red 
yet produced; color, garnet with bluish black shadings and enhanced by a silken 
sheen so apparent in many red roses. Very slight contrast between the upper and 
reverse side of the petals and when fully developed is of the true reflexed type. 
Fine stem and foliage. Buds selected September 20 mature November 20 to 30 and 
are six inches in diameter. Height, four feet. 
GLADYS PEARSON—(Introduced by us, 1925). A very appropriate shade for 
Thanksgiving use. Blooms 8 inches in diameter mature November 20 to 25. The 
upper surface of the petals is apricot and the reverse buff which illuminates under 
artificial light to bright orange. Strong grower. Height, five feet from June plant¬ 
ing. Date of bud September 30. 
GOLDEN MISTLETOE—A light yellow sport from Mistletoe. Owing to its 
lateness this variety is valuable to the commercial grower. Height, four feet. Date 
of bud September 30. 
MISS HELEN FRICK—(Introduced by us, 1904). Although we introduced 
this variety many years ago it is still the most pleasing shade and best pink to 
mature about November 20. Is of rather dwarf growth and should be planted early 
in June to secure stems four feet long. Select bud September 10 to 15. 
MOHAWK CHIEF—(Introduced by us, 1929). The latest crimson to date, its 
reflexed form showing this color to best advantage. Matures the end of November 
into December. Buds selected October 1 and later for best color. Diameter 7 Mj 
inches. Height, three feet. 
MRS. R. M. CALKINS—(Introduced by us, 1926). A very bright yellow as 
intense as the variety Marigold; an improved golden Chadwick is more globular 
in form with a stronger and harder stem. Produces bloom 7 inches in diameter. 
Select bud September 20. Height, four feet. Matures November 25 to 30. 
MRS. NELLIE T. ROSS—(Introduced by us, 1925). Light yellow, possibly a 
shade lighter than Major Bonnaffon. Its late flowering period, November 30 into 
December, greatly enhances its value. A wonderful keeper; produces blooms 7 
inches in diameter. Do not reserve bud until early October. Height, four and one- 
half feet. 
OAK LEAF—A sport from the popular variety Gladys Pearson; darker in 
color as the name implies. Culture, bud and date of flowering are the same as 
the original. 
Friendly Rival 
Chattanooga 
