1945 INTRODUCTIONS 
From Byron R. Kadel. 
VOODOO (Kadel). (Picardy x Pfitzers Triumph) X Bagdad. A very large in- 
tensely ruffled and fluted smoky plum colored variety that can win in its class. A close 
examination shows the color to be violet red etched on a cream background. However, 
the general impression as you stand off and look at the flower is that it is plum color. 
It opens 6 or 7 blooms at a time. It is a tall strong grower which produces plenty of 
bulblets that germinate well. The bottom floret measures 6 inches and it holds its size 
well as it blooms up the spike. It blooms in from 75 to 83 days after planting, depend- 
ing on the conditions under which the bulbs have been stored. 
If you like smokies or if you want to show in the smoky class you should try this 
variety. It was granted the American Home Achievement Award in 1943. It has 
been exhibited only three times but it has won three blue ribbons. See cut on the 
front cover page. 
Price, $2.00 for any size bulb. 10 for $16.00. Bulblets, $.30 each, 10 for $2.50. 
From Arthur A. Arenius, 
PIONEER (LaSalle). Arthur Arenius is introducing the variety for Mr. LaSalle 
and has permitted me to list it. He states, “Undoubtedly the best pink that I have 
seen.” Arthur knows his glads, therefore, this statement is significant. It is especially 
so since he is the man who introduced Connecticut Yankee last year and we know that 
variety to be a great pink. His description of Pioneer follows: “Deep salmon pink, 
blending to a cream throat. Grows easily 5% feet tall, 6-inch blooms, formal place- 
ment with 6 to 8 open on an 18-bud spike. Always straight. Plant very large with 
wide, heavy foliage. Most large glads are inclined to be coarse, but this variety has 
refinement and a very beautiful clean color. Makes large bulblets which germinate 
readily and grow to more than average size. Mid-season.”’ 
I have not grown this variety myself but I have faith in Arthur’s judgment, and 
on this basis will invest money in stock of the variety as I did in Connecticut Yankee. 
Price, $2.00 per bulb for any size. 
1944 INTRODUCTION 
JOURNEY’S END (Kadel). The happy blend of two great glads, Picardy x 
Pfitzer’s Triumph. Opens 5 to 6 six-inch florets with 5 additional buds showing color 
on a 19-bud spike. The color is a deep salmon pink, blending to a deeper throat and to 
lighter petal margins. It will win on the show table, florists will pay a premium price 
for the blooms and Mr. Kadel states that it is a promising parent. As a seedling it was 
given an award at the New York World’s Fair; Champion Seedling at Havre de Grace 
in 1941; American Home Achievement Medal at Wheeling, W. Va., in 1942; and as a 
named variety was 1st in its color class (8 spikes) at the Maryland State Show in 
1943 and in 1944. 
Price, large bulbs only, $2.50 each. Bulblets, 1 for $.50, 10 for $4.00. 
PREVIOUS INTRODUCTIONS 
FLORA FARMER (Quackenbush). A beautiful radiant, deep pure pink, with a 
creamy throat. Opens 5 to 8 large ruffled florets at a time. Nearly all of the buds show 
strong color at the time the first floret opens, which adds greatly to its value as a com- 
mercial cut flower. Placement and attachment of florets excellent. Introduced in 19389, 
it has already won numerous blue ribbons and will win many more as stock becomes 
more plentiful. Since large bulbs often produce two or three spikes, all eyes but one 
should be cut out when growing for exhibition purposes. (85 days.) 
INTERMEZZO (Quackenbush) (Minuet x Picardy). Clear cream without mark- 
ings except that a faint dusting of violet rose, very deep, gives a warm tone to the 
throat. The florets, somewhat similar to those of Minuet, are wide open, pointed 
and reflexed. Opens 5 to 8 five-inch florets. Has 18 to 20 buds on spike which never 
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