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OKEDA—Disseminated as an exhibition variety but as it blooms too early 
for this purpose we have included it in this section. A reddish bronze with 
golden reverse, of the irregularly incurved type. The end of the petals turns, 
showing both colors to best advantage. Reserve bud from August 1 to 10. 
Flowers mature October 1 to 10. This variety, without shading, will compete 
with the California grown Chrysanthemums as to size and earliness. 
OSCODA—This variety produces a very closely incurved bloom showing 
the reverse side of the petals, an excellent shipper. Color, light lavender with 
a silvery sheen. Flowers 6 inches in diameter. Select bud about September 1. 
Height 4 feet from June planting. Flowers October 30. 
YELLOW CHATTANOOGA—A very light or cream colored sport from 
the variety Chattanooga. Buds reserved September 20 mature December 1. 
Height 4 feet. 
Plants from 2*4 inch pots: $0.30 each. $2.50 per ten, $20.00 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
EARLY SORTS 
Throughout the catalog we have endeavored to give 
the height of the plants which is based on plants benched 
in June. If planted in May they will be a foot or more 
taller at flowering time and correspondingly shorter if 
benched at the end of July. Late propagated and planted 
stock is usually somewhat retarded as to flowering date. 
This section comprises those varieties which flower before 
October 25. If buds are not formed at the dates given 
reserve the first that appear thereafter. 
AMBASSADOR—Heralded as a very large early white but with us it did 
not mature until the end of October. Our plantings were June fifteenth and 
attained a height of two and one-half feet. Bud selected September first. 
CHRYSALORA—(Introduced by us, 1911). The best yellow for early Octo¬ 
ber. Fine incurved form with perfect stem and foliage. Height, four feet. Date 
of bud August 15. Flowers 7 inches in diameter mature about October 15. This 
is the variety seen on the market early in September and is produced in 
California. 
Golden Wave Smith’s Enchantress 
DETROIT NEWS—(Introduced by us, 1926). In normal seasons this variety 
matures October 25, and is best of its color (bronze) at that season. At first 
develops as an incurved showing its golden reverse, then gradually reflexes, pre¬ 
senting more of the bronze tone. Wonderful substance and keeping qualities 
either cut or uncut. Will last longer than most varieties. Select bud August 30. 
Blooms 6 inches in diameter. Height, four feet. 
GOLD LODE—A very early yellow variety maturing early October. Secure 
bud August 15 and onward. Blooms 6 inches in diameter; height three and 
one-half feet. 
Sun Glow 
