ELMER D. SMITH 8c 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 or Baby Type 
In addition to being useful for cutting, the varieties are dwarf 
and admirably adapted to pot culture, making exceptionally 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 1936 
THE QUINTUPLETS 
If the attention this collection of five baby pompons attracted at the National Chrysan' 
themum Show in Detroit can be used as a basis of general approval, we predict they will 
enjoy unusual popularity. They are distinct in color, similar in form and most productive. 
These qualities, in addition to their daintiness and pleasing colors, are truly symbolical 
of the five Dionne Babies. 
ANNETTE. A delicate pink with fully double flowers. Height 3 feet. Diameter of flowers, 
1J4 inches. Matures October 30. 
CECILE. A light yellow with reflexing petals. Plants attain about 2 feet in height and 
come to maturity November 10. Diameter of flowers, 1 inch. Free flowering and has 
small foliage. 
EMELIE. Very full compact flower, pure white, petals slightly reflexed. Rather dwarf in 
growth, about 2 feet in height. Flowers, IJ /4 inches in diameter. Matures October 30. 
MARIE. This is the smallest of the collection, % inch in diameter. Color, orange with a 
slight tinge of bronze. Height, 2^/2 feet. Matures November 5. 
YVONNE. This is the largest flower of the collection. Color red showing some of the 
golden reverse. Flowers IJ /2 inches in diameter. Matures October 30. Height 3 feet. 
Plants from 2 34-inch pots: ^0.50 each; ^4.50 per ten; ^40.00 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
Introductions of 1935 
BROWNIE. Color dark bronze and form most perfect, true baby pompon type. Flowering 
date November 10 . Flowers 134 inches in diameter. A product from University of 
Illinois. 
