32 BLANCHARD GARDENS 
Intermediate Type Pompons 
PRICE OF ROOTED CUTTINGS 
(Unless Quoted Otherwise) 
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BARCAROLE—An easily grown golden yellow 
pom, extremely formal in appearance. High 
production rate and lack of sensitivity to cul- 
tural conditions are valuable assets. Tall. Mat. 
Nov. 5. (See color illus. page 19.) 
BONTON—A small intermediate of the button 
formation. From a distance it appears to be a 
solid golden bronze in color, but upon closer 
Inspection it shows a mass of tightly cupped 
petals, the exterior surface of which show a 
golden bronze and the interior of which show a 
eda A most beautiful contrast. Tall. Mat. 
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CHRISTMAS CHEER—We recommend this va- 
riety to those desiring flowers for Xmas. The 
color is a rich deep yellow which does not lose 
brilliance under artificial light. Three-foot plants 
carry a profusion of two-inch flowers. Mat. 
Dec, 15 on: 
CHRISTMAS RED—Deep red decorative. Med. 
hgt. Mat. Dec. 10. 
EARLI WHITE—A good pure white pompon of 
exquisite beauty. One of the best early whites. 
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EDITH ROBERTS—Splendid firm large button 
type pompon. A very deep orchid pink, similar 
to Minuet which is shown in color on Page 19. 
(Minuet we have dropped). Med. hgt. Mat. 
Sept. 25. 
GOLD COAST—Fine sprays of a brilliant yel- 
low. Heavy bloomer. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 25. 
GRENADIER — Rich, mahogany red decorative 
pom of great merit. Tall. Mat. Oct. 15. (See color 
illus. page 30.) 
MARVEL—Bright orchid pink. Good small dec- 
orative of medium height. Mat. Nov. 1. 
MARY McARTHUR—A large compact button. 
At first glance it appears to be a solid deep rasp- 
berry rose, but with closer attention it shows a 
mass of tightly cupped petals washed with gold 
at the tips, a lovely contrast. Med. hgt. Mat. 
Sept. 25. 
MISSION—A delicate pink with a dark maroon 
center. This is one of the most outstanding 
intermediate pink blooms. Med. hgt. Mat. 
Nov. 10. 
PINK DOT — Light pink with dark pink eye. 
Mat. Oct. 20. 
RED FLAMBEAU — An excellent deep garnet 
red bloom of good quality. Tall. Mat. Oct. 25. 
RED ROBIN — Deep crimson which is a very 
difficult color to find. This has very compact 
blooms on long well branched sprays. Tall. Mat. 
Oct. 25. 
RED WING—This brilliant red pom as it comes 
to full maturity turns to a deep burnt orange 
shade. This is the best in its color range of early 
blooms. Tall. Mat. Oct. 1. 
REVELATION—tThe blooming period and un- 
despoiled whiteness of this flowery, decorative 
gem bring to mind with vivid clearness the 
Yuletide carol “White Christmas.” Tall. Mat. 
mid-Dec. on. 
REV. BUSHNELL—Compact rigid sprays carry 
a maximum of clear white ball shaped flowers. 
The center blends to a lovely cream shade which 
greatly adds to its beauty. Tall. Mat. Oct. 15. 
SEAFOAM 
ROBIN HOOD—Rich deep blood red flowers 1% 
inches in diameter. Ranks first in its class. 
Clean, clear cut in all respects. Med. hgt. Mat. 
Nov. 5. (See color illus. page 19.) 
SEAFOAM—A medium sized, clear white pom- 
pon of virgin purity. The snowy clusters of full, 
well rounded flowers on tall, trim stems is ac- 
centuated by the vivid coloring of the under- 
lying greenery. Med. hgt. Mat. Nov. 20. (See 
illus. above.) 
SEAGULL—Pure white of excellent substance: 
Med. hgt. Mat. Nov. 1. 
YELLOW DOT—An unusually good yellow with 
dark center. Is a good bloomer and makes a 
good cut flower. Med. hgt. Mat. Oct. 20. 
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 
INTRODUCTIONS 
ILLINI GEM—Lovely lemon yellow of exquisite 
Rem Good for cutting. Med. hgt. Mat. 
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ILLINI REDHEAD —A beautiful red button 
pompon. Med. hgt. Mat. Nov. 10. 
ILLINI SKIPPER — Bright golden bronze of 
good size. Can be disbudded. Med. hgt. Mat. 
Nov. 10. 
ILLINI SNOWFLAKE—A clear white pompon 
two inches in diameter. Very fine. Med. hgt. 
Mat. Nov. 1. (See color illus. page 19.) 
ILLINI VELVET — Bright deep purple inter- 
mediate pompon. Med. hgt. Mat. Nov. 5. 
50 cents each 
ILLINI WARRIOR—A lovely apricot bronze of 
button type which blooms for the holiday sea- 
son. Med. hgt. Mat. Nov. 10. 
PRICE: 25 cents each (except as noted). One 
each of the other five Illini varieties at $1.00. 
