To Our Patrons 
This is.: the forty-seventh catalog we have issued since be¬ 
ginning the improvement ol the various types of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. During these years we have offered our patrons 664 va¬ 
rieties of a higher quality than has been offered by any firm 
in America. 
New conceptions for other achievements, either as to form or 
color, provide material for further consideration. The most pleas¬ 
ant feature incident to this work is the fact, there yet remains 
opportunity for advancement. 
Cultural suggestions on the last pages of this catalog will, no 
doubt, be appreciated by many interested in this class of plants. 
It will be our endeavor to maintain the same confidence and 
good will in all dealings as has been characteristic of past rela¬ 
tions. 
For those who prefer kinds that are not strictly new, is a very 
complete list of standard varieties offered at a low price and com¬ 
prised of many of the most popular kinds. 
In our descriptions we have endeavored to state the plain 
facts rather than exaggerate in any way whatsoever. The use 
of many adjectives adds very little to the beauty of the flowers, 
since everyone has his own opinion on this subject. 
Trusting we may have a continuance of your patronage, we 
are 
Very respectfully, 
ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
NO ORDER ACCEPTED FROM THIS 
CATALOG FOR LESS THAN $2.00 
Except Manual, Sample Package of Chrysaline, 
Collections and Seed 
READ THIS BEFORE MAKING ORDER 
Remember, we do not supply less than 5 plants of a kind at 
ten, and 25 at hundred rate. This means you must order 5 or 25 
of a kind in order to secure the ten or hundred rate. 
