ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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Standard. Varieties 
The majority of Chrysanthemums are hardy south of the Ohio River and many 
are hardy in the northern states, as far as the plant is concerned, but they must 
flower before early frost to be of service. The varieties offered below generally 
flower from the last of August to the middle of October. 
As earliness is very important to those in the northern states, we herewith 
append the dates when the color is prominent on most of the varieties. 
Carrie, Normandie, Winnetka and Wolverine—August 20. A. Barham, Alice 
Howell, Amelia, Eden and Lorelei the end of September. 
We recommend to all customers living in Southern Michigan and further 
North the following varieties which usually flower on or before October first. 
A. BARHAM. Beautiful orange-bronze. Early; matures September 30. Height 2 feet. 
ALADDIN. See Mrs. Phil Page which is synonymous. 
AMELIA. (Also known as Azaleamum, Lavender Rose and Pink Cushion). An old 
variety recently renamed and brought to prominence owing to its early flowering 
characteristics. Blooms in September and continues until killed by frost. Color 
bright pink. 
AZALEAMUM. S ee description above. 
BARBARA CUMMINGS. See Yellow Normandie which is synonymous. Page 8. 
BRILLIANCY. (Introduced by us 1934). An early single flowered variety of unusual 
brilliancy. The color is bright red with a halo or circle of yellow around the disc. 
Strong upright growth 18 inches high. In perfection October first, flowers two and 
three-quarters inches in diameter. 
CARRIE. (Syn. Glory of Seven Oaks). Deep yellow, a beauty. Matures September 
25. Height 2 feet. 
CRIMSON SPLENDOR. (Introduced by us 1933). A new single, light red in color. 
Flowers 3 inches in diameter mature October 1. Plant attains about H /4 feet in 
height. 
EARLY BRONZE. A hardy pompon. Color orange-bronze. In full bloom September 
20 and remains in fine condition until severe frost. Height 20 inches. Diameter of 
flowers l 5 /8 inches. 
EDEN. Bright rose. A beauty when disbudded. Matures September 30. Height U /2 
feet. 
EVELYN. When first opening is a near approach to crimson, assumes a deep bronze 
hue at maturity. Maturity about October 1. Flowers 2 x /2 inches in diameter. Height 
22 inches. Dwarf, upright growth. 
FLASH LIGHT. (Introduced by us 1934). A bright glowing crimson, the first bright red 
to be included in the early hardy or garden section. Petals convex or roll outward. 
Matures September 30 with flowers three and one-quarter inches in diameter. 
GLAD A. (Introduced by us 1930. A soft pink approaching light salmon. Flowers 
most profusely the end of September. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. Height D /2 feet. 
JEAN CUMMINGS. A new white variety coming into perfection about October first. 
Flowers are three inches in diameter. Plants attain a height of one and one-half feet. 
JEAN TREADWAY. Very free flowering. Blooms about two and one-half inches in 
diameter. It first opens light pink and as it matures becomes much lighter, nearly 
white. In perfection October first. Height about one and one-half feet. 
LA SOMME. Deep mauve-pink. Flowers September 25. Height 2 feet. 
LORELEI. (Introduced by us 1933). A very productive yellow which we consider 
an improvement on Wolverine both in length of stem and freedom of bloom. Ready 
to cut September 10. Height 26 inches with flowers 3 inches in diameter. 
MAYELLEN. (Introduced by us 1925). Color cerise-pink with yellow anemone center. 
A seedling from Winnetka and possessing the same habit of continuous flowering 
from September 15 to November. Height 2 feet. 
MRS. PHIL PAGE. With us this new variety reaches full beauty in October but does 
not make the wealth of bloom of Carrie, Wolverine, Normandie and Yellow Norman¬ 
die during September. The color is a pleasing shade of bronze similar to A. Barham. 
