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MARGO—(Introduced by us, 1931). This anemone flower has pinkish violet 
outer or guard petals with a high rounded yellow cushion. The contrast in color 
gives a very pleasing effect. Diameter of flower 3 y 2 inches. As this variety is of 
dwarf growth it is admirably adapted to pot culture. Bench grown plants, 3 feet 
high. Matures November 5. 
NOKOMIS—(Introduced by us, 1925). A new color in the anemone flowered 
section. Ray florets bright amaranth (same as Purple King) and a low white 
cushion. Is best when disbudded. Excellent when grown as a pot plant. Dwarf. 
Matures November 10. 
ONETA—A pure white reflexed with blooms 4 inches in diameter. Very 
free flowering. Height, 1 y 2 feet. Matures November 25. 
PIGMY—Superior to the Caprice varieties as a pot plant. High, rounded 
flowers like the disbudded pompons. About 3 inches in diameter. Color, light 
pink. Exceptionally dwarf, attaining only 10 to 12 inches when potted in June. 
Matures about November 10. 
PURPLE CAPRICE—Purple. Dwarf. 
RED LIGHT — This is the best crimson for dwarf pot plants that we have 
yet produced. The flowers are of reflexed form; dwarf upright growth with 
good stem. A little lighter in color than Garnet King, occasionaly the reverse 
side of the petals shows the old gold. Matures November 10. 
SAVANTA—(Introduced by us, 1931). A dwarf incurved white showing a 
slight pink tint in early development, producing flowers 3 (4 inches in diameter 
and attaining 18 inches in height. The best of its color for this purpose. Matures 
November 1. 
SMITH’S BRILLIANT — (Introduced by us, 1927). In normal seasons this 
red matures by October 25; produces flowers 5 inches in diameter. Is the best 
early red we know of. The reflexed form presents a uniform color throughout.- 
Those desiring a Harvard color for early football games should give this new 
variety a trial. Height, three to three and one-half feet. Select bud September 
1. Excellent stem and foliage. 
SMITH’S PURITY — (Introduced by us, 1928). Both ray and disc florets 
are pure white and exceptionally so when fully developed. When disbudded will 
produce four to six flowers four inches in diameter with full rounded three inch 
cushion. May also be grown matured to sprays to advantage. Owing to dwarf 
growth should be planted early. Matures November 5 to 10. 
W. H. LINCOLN—An old variety but still sought by some for specimen 
and late market plants. Yellow. 
WHITE CAPRICE—White. Dwarf. 
YELLOW CAPRICE — Clear yellow. Dwarf. 
Plants from 2(4 inch pots: $0.15 each, $1.00 per ten, $7.50 per hundred. 
Not less than 5 of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
RETROSPECT—Scanning our forty-five years of endeavor devoted to pro¬ 
moting the chrysanthemum, brings memories of the happenings of the past. 
Some of these are shrouded with disappointment while others bring very pleas¬ 
ant savor to the mental taste. In considering the factors which were the cause 
of failures or those which brought success, it is apparent that our reward is 
to a large degree modified by our own efforts. Energy, good judgment and 
persistency will overcome many obstacles. The cultural requirements of the 
chrysanthemum are not far different from most plants. It is those who can 
and are willing to look after the little details, who usually reap a reward. 
Most of us are aware that sunlight, water, air and plant food are the four prin¬ 
cipal elements necessary for healthy and vigorous development; which are 
somewhat modified by temperature and humidity. If this is true our degree 
of success is measured by our ability to utilize these four essentials. It is 
indeed difficult to impart such knowledge in a form fully tangible to others. 
It is only by experience that we become masters of such problems. Our Chry¬ 
santhemum Manual was issued to assist those who desire such information. 
Undoubtedly it does not set forth every detail but we believe it is the best 
published at the present time. 
