STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
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Frank Wilcox. Golden bronze of special merit, being of dwarf and sturdy 
growth,, it makes a fine pot plant and is excellent for cutting. At its best 
around Thanksgiving. 
Dorothy Turner. This striking pompon, a lively combination of bronze 
and old gold, reaches maturity for the Thanksgiving Market. The individual 
blossoms being well placed and supported by strong stems. 
Legal Tender. Color is a combination of bronze and gold which is most 
attractive. Belongs to the intermediate section. A strong grower and of 
medium height. Maturing Nov. 20th and later. 
Gold Tips. This variety is both beautiful and unique. The petal is bright 
bronze and is tipped at the end with bright yellow, hence the name. The 
blooms are a trifle larger than Nuggets and are borne on fine sprays. Medhim 
height. Can be had from Thanksgiving until Christmas. 
Roweima, A large flowered pompon of a medium shade of bronze that 
comes in for Thanksgiving and later. Eas strong stem with good dark foliage 
that sets off the well arranged spray. Good shipper and keeper. Height 3 
feet. 
STAND API) POMPON VARIETIES 
RED 
Rooted Cuttings: $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, except where noted. 
For Plants from 2}4 inch pots add $1.50 per 100 extra. 
Fire Bird. While not extra early this is the best early red we have seen, 
maturing the last week of Oct. Color, Brick Red; strong upright growth and 
productive. 
Crimson Quintus. Excellent decorative variety; deep crimson, with splen¬ 
did contrasting foliage of dark green. 
Sheila. A dark mahogany colored pompon of reflexed form, maturing 
October 30. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. The color of this variety is 
distinct from any we have previously offered. C. S. A. Certificate. 
Red Wings. (E. D. Smith). This we believe the best intermediate Red 
produced. A dark even shade, upright growth, producing wonderful sprays. 
Maturing November 15 to 20, comes just right for Thanksgiving when the 
darker shades are in demand. Flowers 1 y 2 inches. Height 3 feet. 
Red Beauty. A clear dark red sport of the very popular Dorothy Turner. 
This variety sported with us in 1931 and has bloomed constant and true to 
color each year. It does not fade to the bronze at any stage. Habit and 
growth identical to its parent. Having a large stock of this variety we can 
offer at standard price. 
Helen Hubbard. The best Crimson decorative grown. In heavy demand 
for Thanksgiving trade. The color is a rich velvety crimson, which does not 
fade. Growth is excellent. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. 
