20-22 buds, 6 open with 8 in color. It has very fine 
habits and makes a fine late cutter from smaller 
size bulbs. Fair propagation and germination. 
KACH—$3.00 any size. Bublets .380 each. 
No discount 
DRAGONS BLOOD* 
(9961) (Riwi Fallu x Rich Red) 552 Class. About 85 
days. Another giant deep red that will be a winner. 
Medium dark red, flaked deeper. Good, uniform, for- 
mal arrangement. Attachment is fair, but the huge 
buds will loosen if left in the field in high winds or 
excessive heat. Should be cut with one open if con- 
ditions are unfavorable. Opens 8 in field, with 9 in 
color. About 54” tall, 24” flowerhead, 6” blooms, 
16-19 buds. Blooms well from all sizes. Usually 
straight; healthy and prolific. Award of Merit, 
Elmira Regional E.S.G.S. 1945. A large stock per- 
mits the low introductory price. 
EACH $1.00 any size. Bulblets 3 for .25. 
STRUTTER* 
(997-17) (New Era x Picardy). 442 Class. About 95 
days. Like a Drum Major at the head of the parade, 
this one surely struts its stuff. A strong, husky, 
tall spike. Lightly ruffled light peach pink with 
slight cream flushing in throat. Deeper pink flaking 
at edges, which intensifies the ruffling. The vigor- 
ous spike grows always straight to 60”, with 26” 
flowerhead, 5%” blooms, 18-21 buds, and up to 8 
open. Always good formal placement, and will open 
well cut in tight bud. Very healthy and prolific. Will 
make excellent commercial. C.A. Award 1948. A 
large stock of this also permits a low introductory 
price. 
EACH—$1.00 any size. Bulblets 3 for .25. 
1945 INTRODUCTIONS 
BIRCH RED* 
(Picardy x (Morocco x Superior)). 452 Class. About 
90 days. This is the large pure deep red that every- 
one has been looking for. Its beauty, purity of color, 
habits, and vigorous growth, place it in a class 
alone. We have never had a misplaced bloom or 
crooked spike. It has excellent attachment and fine 
formal placement on a strong graceful spike. Jt 
opens very well cut in tight bud and will make a 
good commercial in a color that should be in great 
demand. Grows up to 60” tall, 22” flowerhead, 5%” 
blooms, 19 buds, 7 open with 6 in color. In the two 
years that it has been shown it has won these out- 
standing awards;—H.M. and most outstanding spike 
at Elmira E.S.G.S. Regional August 1944. Later re- 


