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INTRODUCTION OF 1933 
THANKSGIVING GEM—Orange bronze in color with extremity of petals 
notched. A very productive baby pompon with strong, upright growth. Stem and 
foliage excellent. Height, three feet when planted early in June. In perfection 
for Thanksgiving. Diameter of flowers 1% inches. 
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 
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. 
BONNIBEL—(Introduced by us, 1931). A very distinct pompon of orange 
buff color. As it is 1(4 inches in diameter, it must be included in the intermediate 
section. It is very free flowering and of dwarf growth, about 2(4 feet in height 
and matures about October 15. 
CLARE—(Introduced by us, 1922). A very free flowering variety of the 
purest white. Possesses wonderful keeping qualities and, while it is ready te 
cut by November 15, it will retain its freshness to the end of the month. Height,, 
two and one-half feet. 
CHRISTMAS GOLD—Late flowering. Color very bright yellow. Produces 
flowers 1 inch in diameter and does not reach maturity until December. Height,, 
three feet. Very productive. 
DAINTY MAID—(Introduced by us 1922). The most perfect of all the- 
baby pompons, both in form and fulness. Color, a pearly white. Height 2(4 feet. 
Matures November 1. 
ETHEL—(Introduced by us 1923). A bright red baby pompon. Gorgeous 
in color and free flowering. Is also exceptionally fine when grown as a pot 
plant. Height 2(4 feet. Ready to cut October 25. 
FRANK WILCOX JR.— (Introduced by us 1920). The same color as Frank 
Wilcox (Mrs. Beu), an orange bronze, but less than half its diameter. Same 
dwarf habit. Flowers the middle of November and later and as it has excellent 
keeping qualities it may be easily held for Thanksgiving use. 
GOLD MINE—(Introduced by us, 1928). Very bright yellow, 1(4 inches in 
diameter and the true pompon type but of a high rounded form and too large to 
be included in the button section. Ready to cut October 25, 2 feet high. 
LITTLE TOT—(Introduced by us, 1920). A pale rose pink of very pleasing 
shade. All the side breaks flower freely and simultaneously thus producing long, 
attractive sprays. Ready to cut the first week of November. Height, two feet. 
LITTLE TRUANT—(Introduced by us, 1928). Owing to lateness, maturing 
in December, this name is applied. Bronze in color much the same as Billie 
Burke but smaller, not exceeding one inch. The latest of all the Baby or Button 
section. 
MARGOT—(Introduced by us, 1925). The earliest white pompon, maturing 
October 8 and when grown in the open border may be had by the end of Septem¬ 
ber. Intermediate between the large and button types, about 1(4 inches in di¬ 
ameter. Rather dwarf in growth and should be planted in June where long 
stemmed sprays are desired. 
MARGUERITE CLARK—(Introduced by us, 1920). Rose pink. One inch 
in diameter. Very free flowering, making loose and graceful sprays. Three and 
one-half feet high. Matures November 5. 
MARILYN—Orange tan in color a trifle darker than Bonnibel. Flowers 1(4 
to 1(4 inches in diameter, hence belongs to the intermediate section. Free flower¬ 
ing and with good upright stem. Height, 3(4 feet. Matures October 22. 
MARY PICKFORD—(Introduced by us, 1921). Of most perfect form. 
Outer petals reflex at maturity nearly to stem, forming a perfect ball. Pure 
white. One inch in diameter. Stiff stem. Medium height. Matures November 1. 
