PARNASSUS (Ristow ’42) 470 Ie jee 
One of the larger flowered purples of recent introduction, with its lively 
purple color appeals to many persons. It grows to average height and opens 6 
florets at one time. It is a prolific propagator. 
PINK PARAGON (Casebeer ’43) 440 By RP: 
Pink Paragon presents a beautifully formed tapered spike that carries 6 to 8 
open florets at one time. The color is salmon with a cream throat. It is a reliable 
performer. It looks good for both exhibition and holds promise as a commercial 
variety which further testing may prove. 
PINK RADIANCE (Quackenbush ’41) 440 gh 2 
Why so few people have not discovered the merits of this fine variety in the 
mid-west is not known. It is a great pink. 
PURPLE SUPREME (Wilson ’42) 470 F. 12. 
A tall purple that because of a varying intensity of its purple color at the 
petal edges seems to have a lighter purple halo. It has attracted attention as a 
possible cut flower variety. 
RED CHARM (Butt ’39) 452 By Ps 
Red Charm in crimson red is an outstanding introduction both for the exhibi- 
tor and the cut flower producer because of its excellent habit and consistent per- 
formance. It blooms in mid-season. There is a good reason why sellers were not 
anxious to over-sell the stocks of Red Charm. 
ROSE O’ DAY (Fischer ’44) 566 Be ie 
Lavender rose best describes the color of this new introduction. A color mid- 
way between that of Ballad and Miss Wisc@nsin. The color is a desirable one 
from the florists point of view. 
SHOW QUEEN (Krueger ’43) 530 F. Pp 
This salmon colored large flowered variety will open 6 to 10 large florets on 
a model spike of 20 buds and 24” length. It will earn its name as stock attains a 
wider dissemination. It is not a commercial prospect because of a percentage of 
crooked spikes. It is a late variety that is very prolific. 
SILVER SWORD (Hatch ’43) 500 1 RP 
This is an extremely early variety of excellent habit that has not as yet 
attained the size of floret attained in the east. It may do so however. 
STOPLIGHT (Lins ’42) 350 1 ie 
A brilliant red that because of its consistent performance and excellent heat 
resistance looks to have a brilliant future in any climate for local flower sales. It 
is a fine companion to Red Charm. It grows tall and produces a stretchy spike. 
It blooms in mid-season.. 
VAN GOLD (Van Voorhis 740) 412 i ie 
The distinction of being the deepest yellow caused a demand on stocks that 
moved the price of this extra early variety upward. A very fine variety. 
VARIATION (Krueger ’41) 340 ime Be 
Cut flower producers with local outlets should secure this light pink of medium 
size that blooms in early season. Variation opens 6 to 10 fiorets on tall spikes. It 
propagates rapidly and is free of crooks. It is an unusually healthy variety, al- 
though its bulbs look rough because of its thin husk. Stock will not recover from 
last year’s sell-out for some time. 
VULCAN (Stevens ’42) 470 My BR: 
Opinions on color vary so that individual preferences are almost meaningless. 
Yet Vulcan must be included as a contender for the most beautiful purple. It 
opens 6 large florets on good spikes. It propagates satisfactorily. A fine variety. 
WHITE GOLD (Scheer ’41) 506 I. P, 
Because of its show record this giant lemon cream has received the attention 
of the cut flower growers. It is superb for large basket work. It is early in season 
and grows very tall. It is a rapid propagator. It is an excellent variety. 
WINSTON (Palmer ’41) 406 Al R. 
You will hear more about this beautiful cream with its light yellow throat 
marking as it becomes more widely grown. Its waxy florets add a note of class 
to this fine variety. It blooms in early mid-season. It propagates satisfactorily. 
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