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Over 55 years of Mr. Smith's life 
has been devoted to flower breeding 
and most of this to Chrysanthemums 
alone. And his work is so outstand- 
ing that he is known throughout the 
world as the greatest breeder of 
Chrysanthemums who ever lived. 
The greatest colleges and flower so- 
cieties have honored him. He has 
given the world more new varieties 
of Chrysanthemums than any other 
man, a total of 586 varieties having 
been originated by him. Do not fail 
to include these five new amazing 
masterpieces in your order. 
Elmer D. Smith 
HERE ARE BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE VARIETIES: 
(1) ROYAL MAHOGANY. Shades of glistening gold and 
bronze seem to dance right out from the center of this beautiful 
"Mum.” The outer petals are rich mahogany color and the center 
is a beautiful yellow. Flowers measure nearly 2J/2 inches across. 
PRICES: 60c each; 2 for $1.10; 5 for $2.20. 
(2) AMETHYST QUEEN. Here is a beautiful splash of pretty 
deep amethyst-mauve. The colors seem to dance and sparkle with 
living, breathing personality — a flower of real life and vitality. 
Blooms measure nearly 'l/i inches across and are borne closely in 
clusters, giving a beautiful display. PRICES: 60c each; 2 for $1.10; 
5 for $2.20. 
(3) ORCHID TIP. A fluffy beauty. Petals are clear, beautiful 
white from the inside out, tinged with delicate orchid; center is a 
dainty faint yellow. Imagine the prettiness of such an arrangement. 
There is indeed, a fascination to the beauty of this “Mum.” Blossoms 
measure 3 inches across. Very early. PRICES: 60c each; 2 for 
$1.10; 5 for $2.20. 
(4) AMBER BEAUTY. This is one of those fluffy, fluffy “Mums” 
that throw their beauty at yop in all directions. Buds are rich amber- 
bronze in color and when open the flowers are brilliant yellow with 
petals slightly tinged with bronze. The flowers measure 2/2 to 3 
inches across and are borne in brilliantly beautiful clusters. PRICES: 
60c each; 2 for $1.10; 5 for $2.20. 
(5) GARNET GEM. This flower is a fine, well-bred dandy with 
gay, rich plumes that droop from the center in fascinating fashion. 
The center is rich golden yellow and the petals rich, rich garnet-red. 
Flowers fully 3 inches across. Do not hesitate to include this Chrys¬ 
anthemum in your t v PRICES: 60c each; 2 for $1.10; 
order. You will 
delighted with it. 
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+ This unusual collection of “Mums” made 
" such a hit last year that we are repeating 
/ it this year, and at a slightly reduced price. 
M We want every flower lover to try these five new 
* Elmer D. Smith Chrysanthemum. We will furnish 
/ this collection as long as we have a full stock of 
/ varieties. We furnish well-rooted potted plants. 
1 Orchid Tip .#0.60 
1 Amethyst Queen.60 
1 Garnet Gem.60 
1 1 Amber Beauty.60 
^ 1 Royal Mahogany.60 
\ Total Value .*3.00 
* Special Price as long as they last—all five for 
\ only #1.95. 
5 for $2.20 
HAVE BEAUTY IN THE FALL 
WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
The varieties listed below are fine, 
and we recommend them: 
ADIRONDA. Early blooming Pom¬ 
pon 'Mum. Flowers rich bronze with 
shades of orange-yellow. Grows 2 feet 
high. 
EVA. Outstanding 'Mum of dwar¬ 
fish habit. Grows 18 inches high with 
flowers of rich deep pink. Extra fine. 
INDIAN. Dusky copper-colored 
variety. Grows 2 to l/i feet high. Very 
late variety blooming when most others 
have gone. 
MRS. HENRY HARRISON. One 
of the finest midseason varieties. Flow¬ 
ers are dainty light pink. Blooms pro¬ 
fusely. Grows 2 to 2/2 feet high. 
OURAY. Rich mahogany-bronze. 
The finest Pompon 'Mum in this color 
range. Blooms mid-season. Grows 2 
feet high. 
SKIBO. Pretty little button-like 
flowers of clear yellow. Blopms early. 
Grows 2 feet high. 
WHITE DOTY. Large flowering 
pure white. Blooms mid-season. Grows 
3 feet high. The best white Hardy 
“Mum.” 
L’ARGENTEUILLAIS. Very early 
mum of decorative type. Color chest¬ 
nut-brown. Grows 2 Yi ft. high. 
EXCELSIOR. Upright mid-season 
variety with flowers of rich clear yel¬ 
low. Grows 2/2 feet high. Very satis¬ 
factory. 
PRICES: All “Mums” above, field- 
grown plants, 30c each; 4 for 97c; 6 
for $1.39; 12 for $2.67. 
• ' 
Just think, 3 fine healthy, field- 
;rown plants for only 47c. These 
Daisies have large flowers of many 
mow-white petals. Long, mid-summer 
Dlooming period. Excellent bouquets. 
3row two feet high. Plant 15 inches 
ipart. 
PRICES: 18c each; 3 for 47c; 6 for 
79c. 
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