ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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LATE SORTS 
The late varieties are those which are in perfection November 20 and later 
depending upon date of propagation and planting. 
Some of the late varieties mentioned will perfect flowers by November 10 
if early buds are secured and the season is favorable. On the other hand, they 
may be retarded by planting late and securing late buds. 
The varieties fully described, herewith, are those which have been in greatest 
demand the past three years, hence we consider them the best of this section. 
BRONZE MISTLETOE—A sport from Pink Mistletoe, indentical in every 
respect except color. Very serviceable where late bronze flowers are desired. 
Select bud September 30 and later. 
BRONZE SEIDEWITZ—A bronze sport from the popular variety Edwin 
Seidewitz. The color is a warm shade of tan showing some red in the depth of 
the blooms. In other respects the sport is the same as the original. Select bud 
September 5th. Matures for Thanksgiving. 
CHATTANOOGA—(Introduced by us, 1927). An exceedingly pure white 
somewhat resembling Towantic but later and not as tall in growth. May be 
grown 8 inches in diameter. Matures December first and later from buds se¬ 
lected September 20. Height, four feet from June planting. 
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Chattanooga 
DECEMBER GLORY—(Introduced by us, 1923). An excellent commercial, 
pure white in color. Petals incurved throughout forming a perfectly spherical 
flower six inches in diameter. Has fine stem and foliage. Secure bud September 
30. Height, five feet from June 15 planting. Matures December 1 to 10. We 
consider this one of the best late flowering varieties. 
EDWIN SEIDEWITZ—A beautiful late incurved 6 inches in diameter. 
Bright pink. Date of bud September 5. Height, five feet. Matures from Thanks¬ 
giving to early December. Still very popular with many growers. 
FRIENDLY RIVAL—(Introduced by us, 1928). We believe this variety to 
be the finest yellow we have ever produced, considering its size, color, stem and 
foliage, and flowering period which is November 15 to Thanksgiving. It is the 
brightest yellow of its season that we know of. Will produce blooms 8 inches in 
diameter. Select bud September 10. Height, four feet. 
GARNET KING—(Introduced by us, 1928). We believe this is the finest red 
yet produced; color, garnet with bluish black shadings and enhanced by a silken 
sheen so apparent in many red roses. Very slight contrast between the upper 
and reverse side of the petals and when fully developed is of the true reflexed 
type. Fine stem and foliage. Buds selected September 20 mature November 20 
to 30 and are six inches in diameter. Height, four feet. 
Garnet King 
Friendly Rival 
