LAKME (DEPETRIS ) 
A glistening small white pompon that matures normally 
November 12. It possesses a hard, durable, formal flower that 
eaSily satisfies the most critical demands for keeping and ship- 
ping quality. Its trim, smart appearance is enhanced by a chart- 
meuse Gye. ‘The habit of growth 1s free, wiry and the dark, rigid 
Stems develope a very productive compaund spraye In growth habit 
and cultural requirements it very closely resembles the variety 
GCeesandras, Its black cloth response 1s rapid and just nicely 
Por .ows Pinocchio in the ehading programs It lends itself well 
to outeofeseason flowering and has been outstanding in the Cornell 
trials. High, uniform production and the height of quality“in 
its floral make-up assure Lakme a position of eminence in any 
list of early profitable white pompons. 
RED RUST (DEPETRIS 
An exqusitely colored, well rounded, large pompon 
blooming November 5, The color is a beautiful blend of orange, 
red and chrome bronze similar to Natoma. The habit of growth 
is clean, uniform, and vigorous with excellent foliage and well 
branched sprayse The scintillating color is an epoch in chrysane 
themum breeding but it is sensitive to intense light and is, 
therefore, best adapted to later greenhouse shadings and natural 
flowering. It possesses greater vigor and is easier to grow 
than Natoma. The production excels that of Navaho. In its natural 
season Red Rust should become a very important variety in create 
ing greater consumer appeal and stimulating intcrest in intrine 
Sically vivid and useful colorse 
