Seedlings por Teial 
3379 BILL SOWDEN X MINUET 
We have all seen an occasional double floret but 
this seedling has constantly, the last several years, 
shown a tendency toward doubling. The lower 4 to 
5 florets transform stamens into petals, thus the 
florets have 8 or more petals. The upper florets are 
normal and can be used as seed or pollen parent. 
This should prove of value in breeding toward double 
glads. Makes tall spike in field, opening around five 
5-inch florets of soft red color. This is a late 
bloomer so plant accordingly. 
We had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. C. H. 
Knudson of St. Paul, Minn. last fall. He took along 
several tops of No. 3379, he later informed me that 
he had obtained seed using pollen of No. 3379. Mr. 
Knudson is an experienced hybridizer. We have a 
good stock of this. Large bulbs 15c each; 10 for $1.00 
3452-B MAMORA X PICARDY 
A smoky red, edges of petals bordered blue gray. 
Has made fine spikes for us. I believe this will make 
friends. Bulbs 1l-inch up 25c; 5 for $1.00 
36151 ROSY MORN X HERITAGE 
This deep pure pink was CHAMPION SEEDLING, 
Minnesota State Fair 1939. We have had spikes in 
the field last fall opening up to ten florets on long 
flower head. This would perhaps make a great ex- 
hibition variety if can be grown with long stem. 
Have only grown this in field without manure, fer- 
tilizer or irrigation. Would like to see what you ex- 
perts can do with this under good culture. Only a 
limited number of bulbs available so far. Bulbs 1- 
inch up 50c each. 
3433K PICARDY X MRS. P. W. SISSON 
This is a tall growing delicate light pink that 
reminds one of the color of Mrs. Sisson. It blooms 
for us with Maid of Orleans and vased with Orleans 
produces stunning effect. It produces a tall spike 
with large blooms. Substance is only fair and place- 
ment not always perfect but in spite of this we in- 
tend to build up a stock for cut flower sales. Bulbs 
l-inch up 4 for 50c. 
3525-B (Betty Nuthall x Picardy) XK PICARDY 
Similar to Picardy in habits and growth, except 
that the color is lighter. This seedling is % Picardy 
and % Betty Nuthall. Bulbs 1l-inch up 3 for 50e. 
3411-B LIBELLA X PHITZER’S BLUE 
Medium: deep violet blue that has no yellow mark- 
ing in it’s makeup. A medium decorative spike 
that does not crook and so far this variety has made 
healthy bulbs. Heavy substance. Trial bulbs 1- 
inch up 4 for 50c. 
CHOCOLATE CREAM 
I suppose some would call this a smoky. A fancier 
who “don’t like smokies’” changed his mind though 
when he saw a good spike of Chocolate Cream. In 
my opinion some smokies are not beautiful but there 
are some blends, that classify as smokies, that are 
really exquisite. The color of this variety suggests 
rich chocolate, blending into a large conspicious 
creamy white throat. To me this combination is 
beautiful. Well grown spikes of Chocolate Cream 
are stunning. This should make a fine decorative. 
Seedling of Picardy X Dusk. Bulbs 1-inch up 25c 
each; 10 for $2.00. 
ROYAL PURPLE 
Believe it or not, this seedling came from a cross 
between two Phitzer “Blues”. We like its large 
florets of deep wine purple, no feathering or foreign 
color. Never crooked for us but seems to have 
trouble keeping its head up. Opens about 4 to 5 
florets. In spite of its faults people who have seen 
or grown it like it’s color. Bulbs 1-inch up 15¢ each; 
10 for $1.00. 
