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FRANK WILCOX — (Syn. Mrs. Beu and Souv. d’Or). Golden bronze of 
special merit for those desiring late pompons. Flowers 3 inches in diameter 
mature November 25. Height, 3 y 2 feet. Still popular with many. 
GINZA—(Introduced by us, 1930). Flowers are of two colors, yellow and 
red; similar to Zora in form but with strong, upright stem. Very free flowering, 
producing flowers iy 2 inches in diameter. Matures October 30. Height, 4 feet. 
GOLD COIN- — (Introduced by us, 1926). A large flowering pompon. When 
grown to sprays is 2 y 2 inches in diameter and 3 % when disbudded. A very 
bright yellow and exceedingly productive. Matures December 1 and later. Height, 
31/2 feet. 
IRENE—(Introduced by us, 1923). A true pompon type, 1 to iy inches in 
diameter. Color, pure white. Upright, wiry stems. Height, 3 feet. Matures with 
Uvalda, October 18 to 20. 
JEWELL—A good pompon for either outdoor planting or for growing under 
glass. Color, rather bright pink. Blooms about October 15. Good keeping qualities. 
LEGAL TENDER—In color is a combination of bronze and gold which is 
most attractive. Belongs to the intermediate section. A strong grower and of 
medium height. Flowering period November 20 and later. 
LEILAH—(Introduced by us 1919). An early rose pink of exceptional 
merit. Cannot be too highly endorsed. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. Strong, 
sturdy growth. Height 2 y 2 feet. Ready to cut October 15. 
MARCELLA—(Introduced by us, 1930). This somewhat resembles Denice 
which we sent out in 1929 as to size and period of flowering. Is light pink in 
color but has a little less of the violet cast than Denice and does not fade as 
quickly. A strong, upright grower. Produces wonderful sprays. Height, three 
feet. Matures November 15 and later. 
MINONG — (Introduced by us 1926). First opening greeninsh white and 
becomes pure white when fully developed, about October 20 to 25. Exceedingly 
free flowering. 
NEW YORK—Owing to its unique color (golden bronze) and nicely incurved 
form this variety is quite popular. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter mature 
November 1. Height, 3 feet. 
NOVEMBER BRONZE—The color of this variety is orange bronze which 
illuminates under artificial light and is attractive under any condition. Flowers 
2 y 2 inches in diameter. Of vigorous growth. Height, 3 feet. Matures Novem¬ 
ber 10. 
PAGOSA—-(Introduced by us, 1928). A late dark pink, in general character 
similar to Usona but darker pink, much the same shade as Thanksgiving Pink. 
Flowers 2 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 3 feet. Not ready to cut until Decem¬ 
ber 5. The latest pink pompon. 
PINK DOT — An intermediate pompon belonging to the mid-season section. 
Color white with bright pink center. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 4 
feet. Matures October 21. One of the best selling varieties on the market. 
RODELL — (Introduced by us, 1925). An early yellow pompon to follow 
ZORA. Flowers 1 y 2 inches in diameter. Height, 3 feet. Matures October 20. 
Very serviceable for a second early yellow. 
ROWENNA — (Introduced by us, 1924). A fine late pompon coming about 
ten days later than Clorinda. Color a medium shade of bronze. Flowers 2 
inches in diameter. Strong growth. Height, 2 y 2 to 3 feet. Matures for Thanks¬ 
giving and later. 
SILVER STAR—(Introduced by us 1931). A very late white usually flower¬ 
ing December 10 to 15. Petals concaved or dahlia like with remarkable sub¬ 
stance. Flowers 2y inches in diameter. 
USONA — (Introduced by us, 1927). A bright pink pompon, 2 y 2 inches in 
diameter, maturing November 20 to 25 just in time for Thanksgiving. Very 
productive with strong, upright growth. Height, 2 y 2 feet. 
