ELMER D. SMITH <S CO. 
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Early Hardy or Garden Varieties 
The general public have shown an increasing interest in this class during 
the past season. We have endeavored to give the height and flowering period 
as well as a description of color of each variety, which we believe will be 
appreciated by those interested. It will, at least afford them an opportunity 
to arrange their plantings so as to show to best advantage. 
The hardy varieties may be planted in the vegetable garden in the spring, 
.given good culture, the centers occasionally pinched out as directed under 
ROCK GARDEN PLANTS on page 29 and when in bloom may be lifted 
and replanted in a more conspicuous position. 
Plants that have remained in the ground over winter usually produce 
flowers somewhat earlier than where young plants are used. 
Introductions for 1938 
MOHICAN —This Amelia type flower is a pleasing shade of light bronze suf¬ 
fused with pink and yellow which produces a peach or apricot colored bloom. 
The flowers are 2*4 inches in diameter and almost cover the entire plant which 
grows 18 to 20 inches in height. Matures late October. 
SANDRA —This dwarf growing crimson red variety is of Amelia extraction, 
coming into bloom in early October. The flowers are 1 to lj4 inches in diameter 
well placed on a bushy type plant 12 to 16 inches in height. This variety will go 
well with the low growing White Gull and should be a welcome addition because 
of its brilliant red color. Color print page 25. 
SONIA —This variety is a deep pink or purple approaching Muldoon in color. 
Being a seedling of Amelia is an indication of its habit. Many flowered, fairly 
low and bushy. The flowers are 2 inches in diameter and mature in late October. 
This rich purple is outstanding in the Amelia types and is distinctly decorative. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 50c each; any 3, $1.30; any 6, $2.50; any 12, $4.75. 
Introductions of 1937 
ANN MILLER —An early flowering variety, in full color August 25th. Pos¬ 
sesses true autumn tints, deep russet or orange red. Was greatly admired by all 
of our visitors. Attains 16 inches in height with flowers 2inches in diameter. 
DEANNA —A counterpart of Early Bronze as regards flowering date (Septem¬ 
ber 10th), form and size of flowers (1^4 inches in diameter). Also of same dwarf 
bushy growth, 12 to 14 inches in height. In color, it is darker than Early Bronze, 
a bright bronzy red, reverse of petals orange. Color print page 24. 
EARLY YELLOW —Is identical to Sonny Boy. 
SONNY BOY —A clear yellow sport of the popular pompon Early Bronze. 
Habit in every way is identical with the parent, blooming in late August or early 
September. 
Plants from 2 1 /4-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. 
Introductions of 1936 
EMMET —A very free flowering single and as it flowers by the middle of Sep¬ 
tember is admirably adapted for garden culture. Is a rosy bronze in color with 
flowers 2 inches in diameter. 
ILLCO —A light pink single. Is a counterpart of Emmet with the exception 
of color. The dwarf habit and freedom of bloom are remarkable and admirably 
fit them for garden display where mass of color is desired. Height of plant, 18 
inches. Flowers September 15. 
