ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
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EXHIBITION SECTION 
Introductions of 1937 
HUGH MITCHELL —Deep velvety crimson with gold 
at the tips, very contrasting in color, makes a wide bloom 
of extraordinary size. Very solid and of great depth. 
Early August bud. 
MRS. A. HOLDEN —A glowing crimson scarlet with a slight golden reverse. 
Very large, well formed blooms of good substance. Early August bud. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: $1.00 each; any 3, $2.50; any 6, $4.50; any 12, $8.00. 
Introductions of 1936 
CONSPICUOUS —Delicate pink in color, similar to that displayed in early 
sweet cherries. Color more pronounced from late buds. Diameter of flowers 8 
inches. Plants 4 feet in height. Select bud August 25th to 30th. In perfection 
October 25th. Stem rigid, may be displayed without stakes. 
HENRY E. TRUMAN —Of English origin, exceedingly large bloom of very 
pure white. Strong, healthy stem and foliage. The original description claims 
the bloom is 10 inches each way. Select bud after August 5th. 
ORIENTAL PRINCESS —Very full, double flower; petals rather narrow, the 
upper surface of which is purple or plum color, similar to La France. The semi- 
incurved form displays a wonderful contrast with the reverse side which is nearly 
white. The rigid stem does not require staking. Select bud September 1st. Ma¬ 
tures October 25th. 
Plants from 2V4-inch pots: 75c each; any 3, $2.00; any 6, $3.50; any 12, $6.00. 
Standard Varieties 
CONQUEST —An exhibition variety of very regularly incurved form; color 
reddish bronze with orange reverse somewhat similar to Glenview. Strong growth; 
matures October 25th. Stem and foliage good. Blooms 7p2 inches in diameter. 
Select bud September 1st. 
DR. J. M. INGLIS —Loosely incurved flower, color purplish amaranth with 
silvery reverse. Mature November 1. 
EDWARD M. BYRNESL-A remarkable shade of scarlet-crimson which illumi¬ 
nates under artificial light. Select bud about August 20th. 
ELBERON —(Introduced by us 1913.) Bright pink of finest incurved form. 
Beautiful foliage and good stem. Easy to manage. Semi-dwarf. Date of bud 
August 30th. Flowers 8 inches in diameter; matures November 1st. 
JOHN BALMER —Bronzy red of a very pleasing shade. Strong and vigorous 
in growth. Select bud about August 15th. 
J. R. BOOTH —A bright yellow sport from Nagirroc, possessing the same 
qualities as to form and size and requiring the same culture. Semi-dwarf. Date 
of bud, August 20th. 
LA FRANCE —(Introduced by us 1930). A decidedly incurved exhibition 
showing the reverse of the petals. The general color is a silvery mauve with 
upper surface nearly purple. Blooms eight inches in diameter are cut October 
28th from buds reserved August 15th. Exceedingly double and a high, rounded 
flower. Height 7 feet. 
LANCASHIRE —A reflexed yellow forming a large flower of good depth. 
Produces first class blooms. Select bud August 25th. 
LOUISA POCKETT —An Australian variety of the purest white, from early 
buds and delicate pink from late ones. Requires about the same culture as Wm. 
Turner. Semi-dwarf. Date of bud, August 10. 
This section comprises varieties which are con¬ 
sidered best for those who desire flowers of excep¬ 
tionally large size which depends altogether upon the 
culture given. 
