STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
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Mrs. H. E. Kidder. (E. D. Smith). An 
exceedingly early bright yellow. Very 
stiff, upright stem producing flowers 
seven inches in diameter. Four feet in 
height from June planting. Ready to 
cut October 15 from buds selected Au¬ 
gust 25. We especially recommend 
this variety to those who desire a 
good early yellow. 
Golden Wave. Decidedly incurved 
in form, brighter yellow than Rich¬ 
mond. Matures Oct. 20th. Excellent 
stem and foliage. Select bud about 
Sept. 5th. Six inches in diameter. 
Sun Glow 
Sun Glow. Early bright yellow of the Bonaffan type, maturing Oct. 25. 
Fine stem with foliage extending to the bloom, producing a high percentage 
of perfect blooms. Select bud about Aug. 25. 
Smith’s Superlative. (E. D. Smith). A remarkably intense yellow, even 
brighter than Friendly Rival. Globular reflexed in form. Flowers 6 y 2 inches 
in diameter. Wonderful strong upright stem with lustrous dark green foliage. 
Growth about 5 feet. Select bud Aug. 25th. Matures Oct. 25th. $1.00 per doz., 
$5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 
Corona. A deep golden yellow. Incurved. Can be grown two or more 
blooms to a plant. Matures Nov. 1. 
Yellow William Turner. The yellow sport sent out by Smith is the variety 
we offer. It was selected by us from many sports of William Turner as 
being the brightest yellow. It is an excellent variety and ranks as one of 
the finest for exhibition. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 
Golden Topaz.. (E. D. Smith). In color a close rival to Friendly Rival, 
being only a trifle lighter. Fine upright growth and good stem and foliage. 
Height 4 feet. Flowers 6)4 inches in diameter. Select bud Sept. 10th. Ma¬ 
tures Nov. 10th. $1.00 per doz. $5.00 per 100, $40.00 per 1000. 
Major Bonaffan. Closely incurved, clear yellow of very fine substance. 
Its perfectly formed flowers are supported on strong stems with good foliage. 
Matures middle of November and later from buds selected Sept. 10th. 
Friendly Rival. This we consider the finest yellow ever produced, con¬ 
sidering its size, color, stem and foliage, and its flowering period, which is 
Nov. 15th to Thanksgiving. It is the brightest yellow of its season. 
Golden Celebration. A yellow sport from Timothy Eaton, on the color of 
Golden Wedding, but retaining the good habits of its parent. A good yellow 
for Thanksgiving trade. 
Marie DePetris. A wonderful golden yellow, incurved. Matures Nov. 15th 
from buds selected Aug. 20th. A perfect commercial in every respect. 
Clara B. Ford. A closely incurved yellow, much the same in form and 
color as Maj. Bonaffan, Bud Sent. 20, Mature* Nov, 20, 
