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DOROTHY TURNER—In color a combination of bronze and old gold. Fine 
upright growth; medium height. Is a mid-season, intermediate pompon; about 
2 inches in diameter. 
ERMALINDA—(Introduced by us, 1923). Color, old rose with silvery sheen 
which is enhanced under artificial light. Fine form and very double. One and 
three-quarters inches in diameter. Strong, upright growth, zy 2 feet high. Matures 
October 25. 
FIREBIRD—(Introduced by us, 1920). While not extra early, this is the 
best early red we have seen. Color very bright. Strong, upright growth and 
productive. We unhesitatingly recommend this variety for those desiring early 
red pompons. Flowers 2*4 inches in diameter. Matures the last week of October. 
Height, 4 feet. 
FRANK WILCOX—(Syn. Mrs. Beu and Souv. d’Or). Golden bronze of 
special merit for those desiring late pompons. Flowers 3 inches in diameter 
mature November 25. Height, 3 y 2 feet. Still popular with many. 
GINZA—(Introduced by us, 1930). Flowers are of two colors, yellow and 
red; similar to Zora in form but with strong, upright stem. Very free flowering, 
producing flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. Matures October 30. Height, 4 feet. 
GOLD COIN—(Introduced by us, 1926). A large flowering pompon. When 
grown to sprays is 2 y 2 inches in diameter and 3 y 2 when disbudded. A very 
bright yellow and exceedingly productive. Matures December 1 and later. Height, 
3 y 2 feet. 
IRENE—(Introduced by us, 1923). A true pompon type, 1 to 1% inches in 
diameter. Color, pure white. Upright, wiry stems. Height, 3 feet. Matures with 
Uvalda, October 18 to 20. 
JEWELL—A good pompon for either outdoor planting or for growing under 
glass. Color, rather bright pink. Blooms about October 15. Good keeping qualities. 
LEGAL TENDER—In color is a combination of bronze and gold which is 
most attractive. Belongs to the intermediate section. A strong grower and of 
medium height. Flowering period November 20 and later. 
NEW YORK—Owing to its unique color (golden bronze) and nicely incurved 
form this variety is quite popular. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter mature 
November 1. Height, 3 feet. 
NOVEMBER BRONZE—The color of this variety is orange bronze which 
illuminates under artificial light and is attractive under any condition. Flowers 
2 y 2 inches in diameter. Of vigorous growth. Height, 3 feet. Matures Novem¬ 
ber 10. 
PAGOSA—(Introduced by us, 1928). A late dark pink, in general character 
similar to Usona but darker pink, much the same shade as Thanksgiving Pink. 
Flowers 2 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 3 feet. Not ready to cut until Decem¬ 
ber 5. The latest pink pompon. 
PINK DOT—An intermediate pompon belonging to the mid-season section. 
Color white with bright pink center. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 4 
feet. Matures October 21. One of the best selling varieties on the market. 
RODELL—(Introduced by us, 1925). An early yellow pompon to follow 
Zora. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 3 feet. Matures October 20. Very 
serviceable for a second early yellow. 
ROWENNA—(Introduced by us, 1924). A fine late pompon coming about ten 
days later than Clorinda. Color a medium shade of bronze. Flowers 2 inches in 
diameter. Strong growth. Height, 2 y 2 to 3 feet. Matures for Thanksgiving 
and later. 
ROSELEA—(Introduced by us, 1931). A very late pink and rather peculiar 
from the fact that the edges of the petals are bright pink, similar to Usona, and 
the center of the petals is cream color. Flowers 1% inches in diameter are spaced 
sufficient distance apart to show them to their best advantage. Does not flower 
until after December 1. Height, 4 feet. 
