ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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Pompon Section 
The word pompon as applied to the small flowering chrysanthemum was 
given it from its resemblance to a worsted ornament worn in the French soldiers’ 
cap. They have been divided into three classes, those which are an inch and a 
half or less are known as the button or baby type, those from one and one-half 
to three inches are known as intermediate type and the large for disbudding 
are from three to four and one-half inches in diameter. The true pompon type, 
is round, not a flat flower. 
THE BUTTON OK BABY TYPE 
In addition to being useful for cutting, the varieties 
are dwarf and admirably adapted to pot culture, making ex¬ 
ceptionally fine plants, either for home decoration or for the 
outer row of large exhibition groups. Potted in June and 
stopped several times they may be had from eight to sixteen 
inches in height from soil. We especially recommend these 
for this purpose. 
INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1935 
BROWNIE—Color dark bronze and form most perfect, true baby pompon 
type. Flowering date November 10. Flowers 1% inches in diameter. A product 
from University of Illinois. 
CLISTA—The small petals concave or turn inward forming a perfect ball. 
The bright yellow flowers are produced in abundance. Height 2 feet. Developed 
November 10. Diameter of flowers 1 % inches. C.S.A. Certificate. 
GALVA—A round flower of the true pompon type. Color, bronze with 
golden reverse. Strong stem and good foliage. Sprays of perfect arrangement. 
Diameter of flowers, 1% inches. Matures October 30. C.S.A. Certificate. 
LETHA—Color reddish brown with convexed and reflexing petals; small 
foliage, strong stem and very productive. Plants 30 inches high. Flowers 1% 
inches in diameter mature October 25. C.S.A. Certificate. 
ZOROKA-—Yellow with tips of petals bronze showing a bright eye similar 
to ZORA. Growth strong with good stem; very productive. Diameter of flowers 
1% inches; matures October 30. 
CLAUDETTE—Yellow in color resembling Gold Mine maturing a little 
later, October 30. Perfect in form with stiff stem and small foliage. Flowers 
1% inches in diameter. 
Plants from 214 inch pots: $0.60 each, $5.50 per ten, $50.00 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
INTRODUCTIONS OF 1934 
GOLDEN FRINGE—In color is very bright yellow with strong upright stem 
and very productive. The edges of the petals are fimbriated, toothed or fringed. 
Attains a height of two feet from an early June planting and matures November 
20. Diameter % of an inch. 
PATSY DOWD—In honor to the diminutive radio artist. This adds another 
to our long list of achievements, the first red baby pompon to be introduced. 
Bright and clear in color with splendid upright growth and strong stem. Over 
two feet in height when planted by the end of April. Flowers are one and one- 
eighth inches in diameter and mature November fifth. 
Plants from 2*4 inch pots: $0.40 each, $3.50 per ten, $30.00 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
