ELMER D. SMITH & CO 
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Standard Varieties 
Most of the varieties in this section originated in Japan where they are con¬ 
sidered the most beautiful of the entire Chrysanthemum family. They are indeed 
very unique with their feathery and thread-like petals. 
DAIKOKU —Long, narrow, white petals which are decidedly hooked up or in¬ 
curved at the outer extremities. 
MIGNONNETTE —Rather curly fine petals resembling a thistle bloom in 
form. Color bright yellow. 
MISS GENA HARWOOD —Another sport from Rayonnante. Color rosy 
mauve. 
PEGGY ANN HOOVER —Long tubular petals similar to Pride of Tokyo. 
Color a delicate shade of lavender. Size when disbudded 9 inches or more. From 
U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
PRIDE OF TOKYO— I n structure it is composed of long tubular petals most 
of which are hooked up or spoon-like at the extreme tips. The color is a very 
delicate creamy pink. Not fully matured by November 20. Will produce four to 
five flowers per plant. 
RAYONNANTE —Long, cordlike petals, pale rose-pink. Beautiful in color. 
May be grown very large. 
THE DEAN —Pure w r hite, feathery in appearance, the narrow petals being very 
irregularly arranged. Light green center. 
UNIQUE —Long, straight, slender, tubular petals of wine-red of lasting quality. 
May be had from the middle of November into December. Diameter of flowers 
8 inches. 
WHITE JITSUJETUI —Small flower, petals slashed and toothed at the tips. 
WHITE RAYONNANTE* —Identical with Rayonnante except in color which 
is white. 
WHITE THREAD —A good name for this odd formed flower. It reminds one 
of a small tuft of tangled white thread or ravelings. 
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. 
Chrysanthemum Species 
These particular types are not of especial commercial value. They are, 
however, most interesting to the student and others -\yhen they realize these 
types are ancestors to our present-day Chrysanthemums. 
ARTICUM —The flowers are single, pure white, 2j4 inches in diameter; very 
hardy. Fine for the rock garden. 
COREANUM —The flowers are single, color blush white; V /2 to 2 inches in 
diameter. 
INDICUM —A common wild plant in Southern China and no doubt often ob¬ 
noxious. The flowers are single, color yellow, inch in diameter. Plants make 
many branches as well as lateral growths and are free flowering. 
MORIFOLIUM —The flowers are single, flesh pink, % inch in diameter. 
Blooms about September 25. Each growth produces many laterals, each flowering 
profusely. Attains 3 feet in height. 
Plants from 2 1 /4-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. 
