Honorary Recognition 
^lHE honors bestowed upon ELMER D. SMITH in past years 
“ and up to the present express the appreciation of several 
well known horticultural institutions and are bestowed by many 
in the trade through letters and word of mouth. 
1926 Honorary membership in the Phi Alpha Xi, Beta Chapter, 
at the University of Illinois. 
The name ELMER D. SMITH was placed in the horticultural 
building of the Michigan State College, East Lansing, 
Michigan, among other prominent horticulturists. 
1927 A degree of Master of Horticulture was bestowed by the 
Michigan State College, East Lansing. 
1934 Presentation of a gold scroll by the Chrysanthemum So¬ 
ciety of America at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in commemo¬ 
ration of services rendered. 
Banquet and presentation of a shield with a gold disc by 
the Scientific Society of Adrian College. 
1935 The Adrian City Commission appropriated the name 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CITY for Adrian, Michigan. 
Honorary membership in the Horticultural Society of 
Michigan, conferred at Detroit, Michigan. 
Guest of Honor at a Luncheon and meeting of the Daugh¬ 
ters of the American Revolution. 
1936 Honorary membership bestowed by the Adrian Garden 
Club. 
A gold medal known as the THOMAS ROLAND MEDAL 
was presented by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 
Boston, Massachusetts. 
1937 Presentation of a Gold Plaque, inscribed — "Awarded 
ELMER D. SMITH in recognition of his outstanding achieve¬ 
ments, by the Michigan State Florists Association/' 
Important Notice 
Many persons who have had limited experience in the cultivation of 
Chrysanthemums do not realize that various types are best adapted for a 
specific purpose. Those who fail to appreciate this fact are often misled 
when selecting kinds best suited for their use. 
We have specialized in Chrysanthemums for forty-eight years and have 
no peers in this regard and our records pertaining thereto are conceded the 
most complete in the world. The most efficient are those who do one thing 
well — ill advice often leads to disappointment. 
Bring your Chrysanthemum troubles to us—all inquiries are welcome. 
ELMER D. SMITH & CO. 
ADRIAN, MICHIGAN 
