ELMER D. SMITH <5, CO. 
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Standard Varieties 
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. 
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 372 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 Thanks¬ 
giving. 
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 D /2 inches in diameter. Height 374 
feet. Ready to cut October 25. 
CORDOVA. (Introduced by us 1930). A large very free flowering white pompon 
coming into perfection after November 20 just right for Thanksgiving. Diameter of 
flowers 272 inches. Strong upright stem and medium height. 
DOROTHY TURNER. In color a combination of bronze and old gold. Fine upright 
growth; medium height. Is a mid-season, intermediate pompon; about 2 inches in 
diameter. 
DOTSON. (Introduced by us 1925). An old rose with reflexed petals, possessing won¬ 
dering substance and may remain uncut for several weeks. Is of dwarf growth and 
should be planted the first week in June to get sufficient height. It will also make 
a fine pot plant. Matures October 20. 
ERMALINDA. (Introduced by us 1923). Color, old rose with silvery sheen which is 
enhanced under artificial light. Fine form and very double. One and three-quarters 
inches in diameter. Strong, upright growth, 372 feel high. Matures October 25. 
FRANK WILCOX. (Syn. Mrs. Beu and Souv. d'Or). Golden bronze of special merit for 
those desiring late pompons. Flowers 3 inches in diameter; matures November 25. 
Height 372 feet- Still popular with many. 
GOLD COIN. (Introduced by us 1926). A large flowering pompon. When grown to 
sprays is 272 inches in diameter and 372 inches when disbudded. Very bright yel¬ 
low, productive. Matures December 1 and later. Height 372 feet. 
IRENE. (Introduced by us 1923). A true pompon type, 1 to H /4 inches in diameter. 
Color, pure white. Upright, wiry stems. Height 3 feet. Matures with Uvalda, Octo¬ 
ber 18 to 20. 
IEWELL. A good pompon for either outdoor planting or for growing under glass. 
Color, rather bright pink. Blooms about October 15. Good keeping qualities. 
IOAN. (Introduced by us 1933). Color, bronzy orange; edge of petals slightly con¬ 
caved, showing the golden reverse. Is very productive and makes well formed 
sprays. Height, 4 feet when planted early in June. Flowers, 274 inches in diameter. 
Ready to cut November 20. 
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. Flowers 
November 20. 
LEGAL TENDER. In color is a combination of bronze and gold which is most attrac¬ 
tive. Belongs to the intermediate section. A strong grower and of medium height. 
Flowering period November 20 and later. 
