ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
9 
MID-SEASON SORTS 
Those varieties which reach maturity between October 25 and November 20 
are considered mid-season. 
In giving the height of mid-season varieties we have based our estimate on 
good, strong plants benched June 15. 
In favorable sasons some of the varieties will perfect blooms a few days 
before November 1, but as climatic conditions have much to do with the flower¬ 
ing season, the dates given must not be considered infallible. 
The varieties fully described, herewith, are those which have been in great¬ 
est demand the past three years, hence we consider them the best of this section. 
ANTIQUE—A deep bronze sport from Dr. Enguehard; a duplicate of Engue- 
hard in all respects save color. Select bud September 5. 
CHARLES W. JOHNSON — (Introduced by us, 1931) An exceedingly perfect 
incurved white of strong growth and good foliage. Flowers 6V 2 inches in di¬ 
ameter and depth. We consider this a great improvement over Betsy Ross, which 
it resembles, as it matures at the same period, about October 25, with no im¬ 
perfect flowers. Height, four and one-half feet. Select bud about September 10. 
DR. ENGUEHARD—Bright rose pink. Double from either bud. While those 
from the late buds are somewhat smaller they are greatly improved in color.. 
Blooms 6 inches in diameter mature November 10. Date of bud, September 5. 
Height, four feet. 
Rose Perfection 
Smith’s Superlative 
Charles W. Johnson 
J. W. Prince 
Mefo 
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Golden Topaz 
EDGAR STILLMAN KELLY — (Introduced by us, 1926). In comparison 
with Betsy Ross is larger in size, stronger in growth, and of the purest glisten¬ 
ing white, 7 y 2 inches in diameter. Matures November 15 from buds selected 
September 20. Height, five feet. 
