ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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Introductions of 1934 
BRISTOLITE. Flowe rs of very perfect form, rich orange in color. The strong upright 
growth produces 3 to 4 flowers. Height 3|/2 feet. Matures November 20 and later. 
GOLDEN GIMP. A bright yellow with a very slight apricot tint on the reverse edges giv' 
ing a golden metallic appearance. True pompon type of extraordinary substance, very 
free flowering, strong upright growth. Planted the last of May it will reach thirty inches 
in height and mature November fifth. Diameter of flowers one and three-quarters inches. 
JOAN WELLS. A sport from Pink Dot in which the pink center is supplemented by bronze 
and as the flower develops it becomes straw color instead of pink. Flov/ers November 20. 
ONARGO. A light bronze in color with cupping petals showing some of the golden re¬ 
verse; very double and unsurpassed in substance. Wonderful strong upright growth, dark 
foliage and produces a large and loosely arranged spray. Three feet in height when 
planted end of May. Flowers develop November first and are one and three-quarters 
inches in diameter. 
YELLOW NEW YORK. Flowers spherical, perfect pompon type, bright yellow sport from 
New York. Flowers November 5. 
Plants from 2^4-inch pots: ^0.25 each; ^2.00 per ten; ^15.00 per hundred. 
Not less than five of a variety at ten; 25 at hundred rate. 
Standard Varieties 
AGATHA. (Introduced by us 1931). A lemon-yellow pompon with a slight tint of red 
at the center of undeveloped flowers. Flowers 11^ to 1% inches in diameter. Height 3 
feet. Matures November 5. Productive, strong grower. 
ALECIA. (Introduced by us 1929). In color somewhat resembles Frank Wilcox but is 
not as large and nearer the true pompon type in form; two inches in diameter. Ready to 
cut end of October. Height 3 feet. 
ARDITH. Light pink when first developed, gradually changing to white. Very double, 
possessing firm texture. Produces large spreading sprays with strong stem. Flowers 1% 
inches in diameter. Height, 4 feet when planted the middle of June. Ready to cut 
November 15. 
ARLYN. (Introduced by us 1932). Color deep yellow approaching orange, outer petals 
show a slight bronzy cast. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. Height 3 feet. Matures Novem¬ 
ber 15. Very productive. 
BONNIE MAID. A very good pink, has high rounded flower and is of the true pompon 
type. Is brighter in color than Leilah or Ermalinda and is in perfection the same period, 
October 15 to 20. Dwarf, upright growth. 
BRONZE ERMALINDA. Identical with Ermalinda except color, which is a dark bronze. 
High rounded flower with long, upright stem. 
BRONZE USONA. (Introduced by us 1932). Bronzy orange sport from Usona, with 
which it is identical except color. In perfection for Thanksgiving and later. 
CLARET. Of distinct color similar to dark claret or wine. True Pompon type. Flowers 2 
inches in diameter. Height V/i feet. 
CLORINDA. (Introduced by us, 1910). Produces erect sprays of an even shade of bronze. 
Semi-dwarf. Flowers 2 inches in diameter. A good variety for Thanksgiving. 
COPPER CITY. A bronze or copper-colored sport from Louise Davenport; productive, 
good stem. Matures November 5 to 10. 
CORA PECK BUHL. (Introduced by us 1923). Intense shade of yellow, brighter than 
Sunglow of the large flowering section. Flowers lYi inches in diameter. Height 3|4 
feet. Ready to cut October 2 5. 
