STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
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INTRODUCTIONS OF 1988 
POMPONS SUITABLE FOR DISBUDDING 
Rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 
For Plants from 2M inch pots add $1.50 per 100 Extra. 
Balandus. (E. D. Smith). A light pink with cream reverse, somewhat 
darker in color than Lillian Doty. Incurved and Globular in form; strong in 
growth. Height, 4' L / 2 feet when planted in early June. Diameter of flower 3 y 2 
inches. Ready to cut October 25. 
Cazlonia. (E. D. Smith). Very symmetrical in form—a perfect ball. 
Color, rose pink with a mauve reverse. Strong, upright growth. Height, 3 
feet when planted early in June. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. Cut Octobei 
25. C. S. A. Certificate scoring 88 points. 
STANDARD POMPON VARIETIES 
WHITE 
Rooted Cuttings: 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, except where noted. 
For Plants from 2M inch pots add $1.50 per 100 Extra 
Irene. True pompon type. Color pure white. Upright, wiry stems. 
Height 3 feet. Matures first week in Oct. 
Greta. A pure white Pompon to follow Irene. Blooms October 20th. 
Free flowering with strong upright stems. 
Silver Ball. For description see page 19. 
White Lillian Doty. For description see page 19. 
Chicago Pearl. This variety has proved to be the finest white pompon we 
have ever grown. The bloom is almost ideal in form and is pure white in color. 
The general plant habit is good. The sprays are large and the flowers carried 
well apart. The season is Nov. 15 to 25. Rooted Cuttings $3.50 per 100, $30.00 
per 1000. 
Cordova. (E. D. Smith). A large, very free flowering white pompon 
coming into perfection after November 25, just right for Thanksgiving. Diam¬ 
eter of flowers, two and one-half inches. Strong upright stem and medium 
height. 
STANDARD POMPON VARIETIES 
PINK 
Rooted Cuttings: 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, except where noted. 
For Plants from 2U inch pots add $1.50 per 100 Extra 
Irrideseent. The color is a wonderful combination of the various shades 
of yellows and pinks. Most effective just before fully matured when all 
shades are at their height. A good grower, producing strong sprays. Medium 
in height. Blooms October 15th. Can be cut about two weeks earlier outdoors. 
Lilac. A beautiful lavender pink of a brighter and more even shade than 
Leilah. Grows somewhat taller and is more prolific. Blooms October 15th. 
Can be cut about two weeks earlier if planted out doors. 
Leilah. A good early Rose-pink. Matures Oct. 10-15. Producing a fine 
spray. 
