1945 Introductions 
“ALETA” 
(Picardy X Golden Chimes) 
by Les Grout 
A different orange somewhere near Peach-Red on 
Ridgeway Color Chart. Informal, with 18 buds; with 
7 to 10 florets open; 4 to 7 showing color. The 51% to 
6-inch florets are slightly ruffled and wide open. Flow- 
erhead is 24 to 29-inches; height in field, 60 to 65- 
inches. Bulblet production heavy and germination good. 
Blooms in late midseason. This glad cuts near 100 per 
cent with good stem and should prove to be an excep- 
tional commercial variety. We have also seen some 
wonderful seedlings from Aleta crosses. A fair stock 
permits a low price. 
Price: L—$1.50; M—$1.25; S—$1.00. 
Bulblets: 10c each; 10 for 85c; 100 for $7.50. 
100 Small: $75.00. 
“HONOLULU” 
(Janet X Bagdad) 
by Geo. Wilson 
Slightly smoky, big orange with small clear orange 
blotch and small purple feather on lip. Nicely ruffled 
and fluted. Floret 6-inches; 8 open; 5 in color; 20 
buds; 24-inch flowerhead; 65 - inches tall. Strong, 
straight stem. Formal type. Healthy foliage 43-inches 
tall. 
Large Bulbs: $2.50 each; Medium $2.00; 
Bulblets 30c each. 
“LAKE PLACID” 
(Mammoth White X Yellow Perfection) 
by Geo. Wilson 
Large creamy white with creamy yellow throat. Opens 
8 or more 6-inch florets; 19 buds; 27-inch flower- 
head; 65-inches over-all. Good placement; small, wiry, 
Straight stem. Heavy propagator. American Home 
Achievement winner at Ohio State (Akron) 1944. Mid- 
season. 
No. 1 bulbs: $2.00 each; No. 4 bulbs $1.00 each; 
Bulblets, 20c each: 10 for $1.30. 
