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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
CHEROKEE—(Introduced by us, 1924). A light bronze which assumes a 
rosy tint under artificial light. Outer petals are irregularly reflexed, while the 
inner ones incurve showing a golden reverse. In size it is a rival of Nagirroc and 
Vermont. Strong grower. Tall. Reserve bud August 20. Matures the end of 
October. 
DORALDINA—'(Introduced by us, 1931). A bright rose pink of a decided 
incurved form. Large dark green foliage with strong upright stem. Diameter of 
flower 7 inches. Select bud August 20. Height of plant, 4 feet, and matures about 
October 27. 
ELBERON—(Introduced by us, 1913). Bright pink of finest incurved form. 
Beautiful foliage and good stem. Easy to manage. Semi-dwarf. Date of bud 
August 30. Flowers 8 inches in diameter mature November 1. 
FRANCINE—(Introduced by us, 1927). A Vermont seedling with a strong 
stem. The upper surface of the petals is old rose and as it is closely incurved 
the pinkish buff reverse is most prominent. Height, medium. May be grown as 
large as the Turners. Select bud August 15. Matures November 15. 
IMPERIAL GOLD—(Introduced by us, 1930). A light buff reflexed with 
petals irregular in their arrangement. Select buds from August 5 to 10. Flowers 
10 inches in diameter mature October 25. Height of plant, 6 feet. 
LA FRANCE—(Introduced by us, 1931). A decidedly incurved exhibition 
showing the reverse of the petals. The general color is a silvery mauve with upper 
surface nearly purple. Blooms, eight inches in diameter are cut October 28 from 
buds reserved August 15. Exceedingly double and a high rounded flower. Height, 
seven feet. 
MARY L. CLARK—(Introduced by us, 1925). A light shade of lavender pink, 
maturing October 25. Eight inches in diameter. Height, 5 feet from March 
propagation. Bud August 25. May be grown for commercial purposes and is a 
rose pink from September bud. 
MRS. J. LESLIE DAVIS—A sport from Wm. Turner and identical in every 
way except its color, which is a very pleasing shade of pink. Semi-dwarf. Date 
of bud August 30. 
MRS. G. G. MASON—Color, distinct blood red with golden reverse. Decidedly 
reflexed form. Fine for collections. Semi-dwarf. Date of bud August 20. 
NAKOTA—(Introduced by us, 1924). Owing to its immense size this variety 
has become very popular for exhibition purposes. Color orange buff. Semi-dwarf. 
Date of bud August 25. Matures November 1. 
ODESSA—(Introduced by us, 1914). An excellent exhibition variety. Splen¬ 
did, incurved form. Color bright yellow. Eclipses all the yellows in size and 
finish. Tall. Date of bud August 30. Matures November 15. 
OLIVETTE—(Introduced by us, 1930). Blooms quite irregularly reflexed 
showing both the upper surface and the reverse of petals. A dark pink or rose 
color. Flowers, 8 inches in diameter mature the end of October from buds selected 
August 10. Plants attain a height of about 6 feet. 
Mary L. Clark Naknta Elberon 
