ELMER D. SMITH & 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 varie¬ 
ties 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 1938 
OTTAWA —This brilliant orange bronze baby is just right to cut for Thanks¬ 
giving. An unusually good producer with 5 or 6 sprays making a 9 ounce bunch. 
Flowers \y 2 inches in diameter are born on almost the full 30-inch length of the 
stem. C.S.A. CERTIFICATE. 
ROSY DOT —This baby pompon somewhat resembles Pink Dot. It is more 
productive and the flowers are smaller, \ l / 2 inches in diameter. The expanded 
petals are pure white while the unexpanded center ones are rosy pink. The con¬ 
trasting colors are clearly defined. The plants attain 30 inches in height. Mature 
November 1. Color print page 25. 
VIVIAN —This orange bronze baby pompon flowers earlier than any other 
bronze baby. Flowers are 1 inch in diameter, lighter in color and not so red as 
Wee Dot, grows 24 to 30 inches tall and is a good producer; ready to cut Octo¬ 
ber 20. Color print page 25. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 50c each; any 3, $1.30; any 6, $2.50; any 12, $4.75. 
Introductions of 1937 
AGATE —Bright yellow showing a distinct red eye, a most striking combina¬ 
tion. Matures October 25th. Flowers 1 inch in diameter. Height 18 inches. 
DOROTHY NEHRLING —This we consider the best pink baby pompon yet 
introduced. Matures November 15th to 20th. Color, deep pink changing to rose 
pink at maturity. Flowers 1 inch in diameter, extremely double with strong wiry 
stem. 
GERALDINE —Lemon yellow, of the most perfect button type. The petals 
concave giving the flowers a puffed or inflated appearance like so many beads ar¬ 
ranged in the form of a ball. It is like Crystal Jewell except color. A splendid 
late variety maturing December 1st. Very productive. 
LITTLE BILLY —A very productive variety with small flowers, 7/s inch in 
diameter, color sulphur yellow and of most perfect form. Growth, 2 y 2 feet, ma¬ 
tures November 1st. 
ROSEUS —A light pink sport from Sarda which is resembles in growth and 
freedom of bloom. Sarda is a sport of Pink Dot. Diameter 1 inches. Matures 
November KJt’h. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 30c each; any 3, 75c; any 6, $1.40; any 12, $2.50. $15.00 per 
100 with the privilege of ordering 25 of one variety at hundred rate. 
