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Varieties Suitable for Pot Culture 
Under this heading we have selected varieties that are naturally dwarf 
in growth, believing that they are better adapted for plants for general use. 
There is considerable diversity of opinion as to whether the small or Pom¬ 
pon type or the large-flowering ones are most suitable for this purpose and 
in greatest demand. If allowed to flower naturally they will afford the great¬ 
est display of color, but if large flowers are desired they may be restricted to 
three, four or five growths and then disbudded. To keep the plants dwarf 
it is essential that they be pinched many times during a season and this 
operation repeated until a few weeks prior to bud formation. It is impossi¬ 
ble to give the exact date for pinching, but the flowering period should be 
the guide. 
Introductions for 1938 
LITTLE PRINCESS —This dwarf growing, small flowered anemone is a new 
type chrysanthemum for pot plants. The small, delicate foliage and baby size 
flowers combine in producing an effect of daintiness and charm. The ray petals 
are lemon yellow while the cushion is slightly darker in color. The flowers are 
1 inch in diameter and are freely produced. Matures from November 20 to 
Thanksgiving. 
SILVER DOLLAR —The size, color and form suggest the name. Flower has 
two or three rows of very flat petals of uniform length. The dark green foliage 
provides a good background for the clear white flowers. Flowers are 2 inches in 
diameter and mature in early November. This variety is the only one of its type 
in the pot plant group. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 50c each; any 3, $1.30; any 6, $2.50; any 12. $4.75. 
Introductions of 1936 
ETHRELDA —The Anemone-flowered is a very nice shade of medium pink, 
shading to orchid. Is 15 inches in height. Matures November 12th. Flowers 2^2 
inches in diameter. Should be disbudded. 
MAIDA —Light pink, very double flowers slightly reflexed. Diameter of flow¬ 
ers 3 inches. Height 15 inches. Has stiff, wiry stems requiring no stakes; best 
when disbudded. Matures November 5th. 
THORINA —An early intermediate Pompon for pot culture. Color reddish 
bronze. Very dwarf habit. Matures October 20th. Height 15 inches. Best when 
grown naturally. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 25c each; any 3, 60c; any 6, $1.10; any 12, $2.00. $12.00 per 
100 with the privilege of ordering 25 of one variety at hundred rate. 
Standard Varieties 
ANGELO —For description, see page 19. 
BLOODSTONE —(Introduced by us 1930). A light red or a color approaching 
scarlet which does not fade as rapidly as manyJ varieties of this shade. Habit of 
the plants dwarf. Flowers 4^4 inches in diameter are in perfection about Nov. 10. 
BUTLER’S CAPRICE) —Sport of Caprice du Printemps. Deep pink. Dwarf. 
Matures October 25th. 
CANOVA —(Introduced by us 1925). Very dwarf pompon, maturing Novem¬ 
ber 20. Height only twelve inches above the pot and flowers one and three-quar¬ 
ters inches in diameter. It may be grown natural or disbudded. Color, very 
bright yellow and possessing wonderful substance. 
GREYSTONE —This variety is highly recommended as one of the best speci¬ 
men plants. Color beautiful golden orange. Dwarf. Flowers 3 inches in diame¬ 
ter. Matures November 10. 
KATHLEEN THOMPSON— A fine crimson. 
LILAC CAPRICE —Deep lilac. Dwarf. Matures October 25th. 
NATICK —(Introduced by us 1927). A dwarf, golden yellow anemone; large 
full cushion. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. Matures November 25. 
