in advance of its introduction. It is a classic white of much individuality, and an ideal set 
of habits. It is a great commercial glad. 
Chantilly, a ‘46 introduction of Dr. Graff, is another quality introduction with character- 
istics that make for satisfaction, and which will be in the running for grand awards. 
Since many persons think that size is a prerequisite for greatness, Oriental Pearl, a 
Carlson seedling purchased by Dave Puerner o! Milwaukee, should be enthusiastically re- 
ceived. Its habit of making giant cream florets on long spikes even in field culture, and 
its other fine habits, make it a must have purchase for growers who wish to stay ahead 
of their competitors. Growers may write for prices on quantity investment stocks. 
Of the varieties listed last year the following remarks apply: Llona, in its size, with 
its great bloom bulk, fast propagation and straight spikes is a florist’s glad of importance. 
Leading Lady, in creamy white has lost none of its appeal nor its merit. Fair Angel is an 
excellent competitor. : 
The cream class, in lower price varieties, stands on the merits of White Gold, Lady 
Jane and Winston; each has its own claim for the best of the trio. 
The pale yellow Oregon Go'd, the deep toned Van Gold, Crinkle Cream, and Golden 
State, still rule the yellow color class. 
Lantana and Diane seem to be the best of the orange glads. 
The top light pinks seem to be Ethel C. Cole, Pink Radiance, Criterion, and Variation. 
Greta Garbo is also good. 
In deeper pink, Dream Castle, Exemplar, Pink Paragon, and Summer Gal are superb. 
Mystery is a challenger. 
Miss Wisconsin rules the rose class as Burma does the rose. red group. 
The excellent pair of reds, Red Charm and Stoplight face the challenge of Red Rascal 
and Intruder. 
Purple Supreme is correctly named. 
Bonnie Jeanne is one of the better parents to use in hybridization. 
Elizabeth the Queen and Badger Beauty rate tops in the lavender class. 
King Bee has lost none of its ability to attract attention. 
1946 KRUEGER INTRODUCTIONS 
COLOR MARVEL, formerly seedling No. 681-13. 
An introduction for the florist and cut flower producer. 
The cleanly blended yellow and pink tones of the florets of Color Marvel are truly 
a marvel of color, which coupled with its exemplary reproduction, and field habits make 
it an outstanding introduction. Its possibilities in floral design are not to be appreciated i” 
a single specimen in bloom in the field, as its variation of the intensity of its component 
colors are brought out by varying light intensity and by supporting colors in an arrange- 
ment. Paradoxically the marvelous interplay of color is brought out by full exposure of the 
bloom to sunshine and heat, hence it should be cut with three open florets. Beauty of spike 
form adds to its utility in floral design. 
Color Marvel grows to a height of 50 to 60 inches, and produces cut spikes of 40’ 
with 24” flower heads that carry 19 buds of which 5 to 6 four and one-fourth inch florets 
open at one time. It blooms in early season, and is an excellent producer of bulblets that 
germinate satisfactorily, many of which bloom. 
Color Marvel resulted from a cross of two seedlings, one of which had Picardy and 
Fata Morgana as its parents, and the other Diane and Golden Goddess. 
An introduction of the quality of Color Marvel reaches above its faults of a very few 
misplaced florets, and the fact that it is not a shipper. 
Awards, all 1945 
lst single spike 300 size seedling color class Inidana 
lst Three spike 300 seedling color class Indiana 
Size Division three spike champion Indiana 
lst Single spike seedling all sizes yellow orange Ottawa (I]1.) 
lst Three spikes color group Ottawa (Ill.) 
lst and Division Champ. 1 spike Wis Seedling and N. I. Show 
lst and Division Champ. 3 spike Wis Seedling and N. I. Show 
Champion Seedling Basket Wis. Seedling and N. I. Show 
Award of Merit, Wisconsin. 
Price each bulb, Large $10.00; Med. $7.50; Small $5.00. Ten bulbs at eight times 
the unit rate. No bulblets this season. 
