LOOKING FORWARD 
For 1947 we will introduce some of the following 
seedlings, exceptional in their classes. . 
WINTER WHITE* 
(0051) (Maid of Orleans x (Mam. White x 
- Truly White). 400 Class. An exceptionally fine pure 
white, that has all the qualifications to make it a 
leader in its class for exhibition or commercial. H.M. 
and Trophy for best New York State Seedling 
E.S.G.S. Johnson City Show 1945. 
BLACK CHERRY* 
(0841) (Leschi x Rich Red). 554 Class. Brilliant 
black red self with heavy textured ribbed petals. 
6” blooms with 7 open on a strong spike. The self 
color is superb. 
1B411* 
((Midnight Red x Arabella) x Rich Red). 554 Class. 
Another 6” black red self with exceilent textured 
blooms. Strong formal spike with fine attachment. 
It opens 9 with 20 buds. 
0294* 
(Midnight Red x (Ramesses x Sdl. 3058)). 454 Class. 
A sparkling dark red, excellent texture, ruffled, 
flat open, with faint white line on lower petals. 5” 
blooms, 8 open, 19 buds. Won Seedling Blue Ribbons 
for Fortnam at Indiana and S. E. Mich. 1945. 
972B2* 
(Picardy x Damaris) 466 Class. An excellent 5” — 
medium mauve lavender that is a fine cutter from 
all size bulbs. It is a fine formal in a needed color, 
healthy, vigorous grower, opening 9. 
OUTSTANDING CANDIDATES FOR 1948- 1949 
1B461* 
(Leona x Rich Red). Beautiful pure self rose purple, — 
5” blooms, 8 open. H.M. 1945 E.S.G.S. 
1B462* 
(Leona x Rich Red). Pure purple self. 5” blooms, 8 
open. 
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1B621* 
(New Era x No. 8481 mauve). Clean iavendan with 
ruffled edges, opening 8, 5” blooms. Good habits. 
1B682* 
((Maid of Orleans x Golden Goddess) x Shirley Tem- 



