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STAFFORD CONSERVATORIES, Stafford Springs, Conn. 
Zoo. (Baur-Steinkamp). A golden bronze of the large button type to 
follow New York in bloom. Blooms November 20 and later. Grows medium 
:n height and branches well, giving a good yield. We recommend the variety 
very highly. 
Joan. (E. D. Smith). Color, bronzy orange; edge of petals slightly con¬ 
caved, showing the golden reverse. Is very productive and makes well 
formed sprays. Height, four feet when planted early in June. Flowers 2*4 
inches in diameter. Ready to cut Nov. 20. C. S. A. Certificate scoring 95 
points. $1 00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per 1000. 
Dorothy Turner. Tin's 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. 
Gold Tips. This variety is both beautiful and unique. The petal is bright 
bronze and is timed at the end with bright yellow, hence the name. The 
blooms are a trifle larger than Nuggels and are borne on fine sprays. Medium 
height. Can be had from Thanksgiving until Christmas. 
Rowenna. A large flowered pompon of a medium shade of bronze that 
comes in for Thanksgiving and later. Has strong stem with good dark foliage 
that sets off the well arr nged spray. Good shipper and keeper. Height 3 
feet. 
Thanksgiving’ Gem, (E. D. Smith). Orange bronze in color with ex¬ 
tremity of petals notched. A very prrductive baby pompon with strong, up¬ 
right growth. Stem and foFage excellent. Height, three feet when planted 
early in June. In perfection for Thanksgiving. Diameter of flowers 1 % 
inches. C. S. A. Certificate scoring 90 points. $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100, 
$45.00 per 1000. 
ARB POMPOM VARIETIES 
RED 
Footed Cuttings: (>0e per doz., $11.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000, except wherenoted 
For Flan's from 214 inch pots add $1.50 per 100 extra, 
Not less than 0 of one variety at doz. rate, 25 at 100 rate, 250 at 1000 rate. 
Sheila. A dark mahogany colored pompon of reflexed form, maturing 
October 30. Flowers IV 2 inches in diameter. The color of this variety is 
distinct from any we have previously offered. C. S. A. Certificate. 
Flame. (Baur-Steinkamp). The color is a bright bronze, suffused with 
yellow, giving it a bright hue, suggesting the name that has been given it. 
Works in fine on autumn leaf effects. Strong grower. Blooms first week in 
November. 
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 *4 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 tiue 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 Ihilrlmrd. The best Crimson decorative grown. Tn 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. 
