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OUR 1943 INTRODUCTIONS 
FLYING FORTRESS (Wilson-Evans) 93 (days) *** + ftft Exh. The very first 
spike we saw, at Mahoning Soc. show, ’40, satisfied us that it qualified for inclusion in our 
list when introduced. Later study corroborated. An extremely large, round floret, 8 and 
more open, extra well supplied with buds. Color a lavender toned smoky of satisfactory 
color value. Won a first at Ohio, exh. section champ seedling at Wellsville, winner of American 
Home Achievement Medal at S. E. Mich. and champion seedling at Pa., all ’42. Each M 
(medium) $2.50 S (small) $1.00 Bulblets each .40; 15 for $4.00 Net. 
SNOW CRUISER (Evans) 78 *** — tft Exh. Com. An immense, super giant, with 
round smooth florets an inch or more larger than those of Crystal. Pure white without any 
marking, with a slight blending towards pale cream deep in the throat. A spike entered in 
the seedling section, Ohio, 41, notwithstanding only 4% florets had opened at time of 
judging, nevertheless was such a giant in bulk of open bloom, such immaculate, pure color, 
that it won (1) best white exh. seedling, (2) section champ. exh. seedling, (3) N. E.G. S. Rosette 
for best exh. sdlg., (4) Champion Seedling all types (5) Evans Champion Sdlg. Trophy, (6) 
Grand Champion of the Show, (7) O. S. G. S. Grand Champion Trophy. Snow Cruiser was 
chosen from among the finest group of section champions we have ever seen collected for 
selection of a grand champion. Most had many more open, one spike of Grand Opera had 
7 open, all over 7 inches dia., but the four giant florets of Snow Cruiser were not to be denied. 
The quantity of stock so far propagated hardly warrants introduction at this time but its 
general growing habits appear so good we are risking an early introduction. Each L $30.00 
M $20.00 S $10.00 Bits each $2.00 Net. 
STAR GAZER (Evans) 82 * — {tt Dec. Com. Semi-upright type. A seedling of Magna 
Blanca with Merry Widow the pollen parent. Clear, pale, very light pink, practically speaking 
blush white. Unmarked except for one very narrow line of cherry on lip petals. Beautiful 
florets, strongly recurved, are firmly placed in a semi-upright position, making a long, step- 
ladder type flowerhead on a stiff, wiry stem. This is the largest of the so-called “‘upright’”’ 
type glad within our knowledge. Bloom is very lasting, opens well to the tip and appears to 
bee satisfactory cut flower qualities in every respect. Each L $3.00 M $2.00 Blts each 
.25 Net. 
THRILLER (Evans) 90 * + {ft Exh. Color is red with medium sized blotch of clean, 
creamy yellow. On Fischer Color Chart the color is intermediate but closer to R4 than to 
OR3. Perhaps it is too tall for a commercial but another year of growing may supply that 
answer. Makes very long, decorative flowerheads, 8 or more open. Exhibited at Mich. State 
Soc. show, ’41, it was best exh. seedling, Champion seedling and Grand Champion Bloom of 
the Show, winning the President’s Cup and rating 85% points for top score in the show and 
receiving the society’s Certif. of Commendation. Each L $3.00 M $2.00 S $1.00 Bits .25 Net. 
OUR 1943 IMPORT RELEASES 
GRAY DAWN (Both) 95 *** — ttt Exh. A medium light gray sport of the variety 
Jalna, which also feathers its color but we believe the color effect of Gray Dawn will please 
more critics than has Jalna. Each L $2.00 M $1.50 S $1.00 Blts .15 Net. 
H. R. HANCOCK (Both) 80 ** + tft Exh. Com. Difficult to place on Fisher Color 
Chart. A point somewhere between R4—-R5 and VR5. Clear, deep cherry rose with clear, 
creamy white throat. Very clean colors. Perfect, double row placement of 5-inch florets 
even from No. 6 small bulbs. 8-11 open, balance of buds in color. Attachment of florets very 
good, stem wiry and strong. 50 inches tall. Substance excellent. Cut in bud, opens well 
with large florets at tip. A wonderful break in color values and a rare ‘‘find’’ for the com- 
mercial cut flower man as it is a prolific propagator, as well. Award of Merit, So. Austr. 
G.S., 41. Each L $5.00 M $3.00 Blts .50 Net. 
MARLENE BOTH (Both) 80 ** — ttf Com. A glorious, delicate, light salmon pink 
with perfectly blended deep, creamy buff throat. A beautiful, ruffled giant with outstanding 
decorative and commercial qualities. Named for the young lady in the illustration page 36. 
Each L $5.00 M $3.50 Blts .50 Net. 
MRS. BLANDEN (Both) 83 ** — ttt Com. Color rather hard to describe. Perhaps 
an orange pink. Perhaps pinkish buff. Cream throat. Anyway, it is extraordinarily beautiful 
and well ruffled and appears to have very good commercial qualities. Florets are about 6 
inches dia. Each L $3.00 M $2.00 Blts .30 Net. 
