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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
PADOKA —(Introduced by us 1926). A very free flowering baby pompon, color 
light salmon, dwarf, maturing October 20, grow natural. 
PATSY DOWD —(Introduced by us 1934). In honor to the diminutive radio 
artist. This adds another to our long list of achievements, the first red baby 
pompon to be introduced. Bright and clear in color with splendid upright growth 
and strong stem. Over two feet in height when planted by the end of April. 
Flowers are one and one-eighth inches in diameter and mature November 5th. 
THANKSGIVING GEM —(Introduced by us 1933). Orange-bronze in color 
with extremity of petals notched. A very productive baby pompon with strong, 
upright growth. Stem and foliage excellent. Height, three feet when planted 
early in June. In perfection for Thanksgiving. Diameter of flowers 1*4 inches. 
WEE DOT —(Introduced by us 1928). Very small, Y 4 inch in diameter. Bright 
bronze in color, matures October 25. Dwarf growth and very free flowering. Well 
adapted to pot culture. 
ZOROKA —Yellow with tips of petals bronze showing a bright eye similar to 
ZORA. Growth strong with good stem; very productive. Diameter of flowers 
\ J /4 inches; matures October 30. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 20c each; any 3, 50c; any 6. 80c; any 12, $1.50. $10.00 per 
100 with the privilege of ordering 25 of one variety at hundred rate. 
Intermediate Section 
This section comprises the great majority of pompons. Those which 
are globular in form are the best representatives of the true type. 
Introductions for 1938 
CARLINA LEE —This large pompon is a dark, rich red but brighter than Gar¬ 
net King. It is the earliest red of its type maturing October 20 to 25. Flowers 
are two to three inches in diameter when grown in sprays, very double and hold 
their color. When disbudded the flowers make an even, round bloom nearly 4 
inches in diameter. An unusually vigorous grower possessing excellent foliage 
and stem quality. Color print page 24. 
IROQUOIS —This new pompon makes an excellent variety for after Thanks¬ 
giving, cutting the first week of December. The firm, crisp flowers 2^2 inches in 
diameter are an even shade of bronze very similar in color to Clorinda or Bronze 
Usona. The sprays are open on stiff stems with excellent productiveness. This 
variety grows 36 inches tall from July 25 planting. 
PERFECTO —This yellow pompon merits a trial on the basis of its produc¬ 
tiveness, well open sprays and stiffness of stem. The flowers are very similar to 
Rodell in color and are mature for Thanksgiving. This variety grows from 30 to 
36 inches tall producing foliage of substance and quality. C.S.A. CERTIFICATE. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 50c each; any 3, $1.30; any 6, $2.50; any 12, $4.75. 
Introductions of 1937 
BRIDAL BELLS. Flowers first open greenish white, changing to pure white 
at maturity. Strong, sturdy growth, 2*4 feet in height, 3 inches in diameter. Ma¬ 
tures December 15th and later. 
CHRISTMAS CHEER —We recommend this variety to those desiring flowers 
for Christmas. The color is yellow, darker than Friendly Rival, which will always 
present yellow under artificial light. Plants 2 l / 2 feet high with flowers 2 inches in 
cljameter. Matures December 15th and later. 
