CATALOGUE FOR 1942 Page 3 
RANDOM NOTES 
In presenting this, our 1942 catalogue, we find ourselves in a position to offer 
beauty and relaxation to a world at war. Now, more than ever in these dire times, men 
will turn to, and appreciate the more simple pleasures as the home and the garden. 
We have cut the size of our catalogue in half this year feeling that in this small 
way we can help our country’s war effort. Our list of varieties is as large as ever 
though the catalogue does not contain the usual special features such as cultural direc- 
tions and other information. 
It is our aim to continue to give you good service, clean healthy bulbs, and a 
guarantee of satisfaction. 
New varieties are coming out so fast these days that it is of course impossible to 
grow them all. Also we must not overlook some of the older varieties that often outdo 
themselves to keep up with the newer ones. 
The Canadian varieties of E. H. Bennett: Victoria, Corinne, Killarney and 
Ramona were wonderful here again this year and we have had many fine reports from 
our customers on their performance. Rosa Van Lima, Capeheart and Pink Radiance ate 
wonderful additions to the light pink group. Myrna made perfect spikes like clock- 
work and the older Margaret Beaton was simply magnificent, outdoing everything else 
in the garden for size. Black Opal was especially impressive, each spike being very 
tall and nearly perfect. I predict a bright future for Vassar, being more the size and 
color for florist’s work. Blue Beauty was outstanding in its class and made some truly 
tremendous spikes. Many people overlook Gloaming which is one of the finest basket 
glads in existence. Beacon continues on its way conquering new friends wherever seen. 
The older Token, Early Rose and Amrita were wonderful this season and as usual 
were in great demand as cut flowers. 
One of our 1941 introductions, Badger Beauty cleaned up in the Western shows 
and is indeed an improved Minuet. Florists here and on the Pacific coast clamored for 
Viking Princess, its delicately ruffled cream color with the scarlet feather, winning their 
hearts. Francis M. Irwin was several times a show winner this season and Arundel 
though it missed the shows continued to knock ’em dead with its brilliant scarlet color 
and tremendous blooms. A wonderful propagator, Arundel will soon be the early 
scarlet that everyone will grow. Clifford Elliott’s Sierra Sue was magnificent here 
again last summer and we are introducing it this year. A beautiful coral pink with a 
canary yellow throat and lovely ruffled blooms, Sierra Sue is entirely different from 
anything I have ever seen. 
