hybridizers. We have had many fine reports on this 
recently and believe that it will be an excellent com- 
mercial, tho it needs large bulbs for best results. 
Grows 45-48” tall, 18-20” flowerhead, 4%-5” blooms, 
16 to 20 buds, 6-7 open with 8 in color. A.M. 1941 
E.S.G.S. Due to complete sell out and unfavorable 
weather conditions in 1945, no large bulbs are 
available. 
| EACH—M. 20c. S. 15c. 
Blts. 15 for 25¢c 100 for $1.50. 
BIG TOP* 
(1942) 541 Class. 75 days. The color is medium to 
light pink with an appealing carmine feather in the 
throat. The huge florets are of good texture with 
petals somewhat creased in the center. It is one of 
the top giants in growth of plant, florets, and foli- 
age. We have had reports of it growing to 82” tall 
with flowerhead to 44”, blooms 7%”, 20-26 buds, 
6 open. A.M. 1942 E.S.G.S. It makes an excellent 
commercial from all size bulbs, opening perfectly 
cut in bud. Prolific and good bulblet germination. 
Grand Champion at Tri-State, Wellsville, Ohio 1944. 
1st New York Intro. and longest flowerhead at 
Oneida E.S.G.S. Regional, 1st 3 spikes Let E.S.G.S 
~ Annual 1945. 
EACH—L. 25c. M. 15c. S. 2 for 20c. 
Blts. 15 for 25c. 100 for $1.50. 
Blts. $25.00 per quart. 
MISTY DAWN* 
(1941) 580 Class. 90 to 95 days. Giant formal. Soft 
smoky gray or bluish salmon, with a smoky orange 
red blotch. It has good textured long lasting blooms 
which are well placed on a generally straight spike. © 
Fairly prolific and excellent bulblet growth. A.M. 
1941. It is one of the leading winners in the giant 
smoky class. Average growth 65” tall, 26” flower- 
head, 6-7” blooms, 16 buds up to 9 open. 
EACH—L, 15c. M. 2-20c. S. 4-20c. 
Bits. 20 for 25c 100 for $1.00. 
TRULY WHITE* 
(1942) 501 Class. 70 days. A giant informal of pur- 
est white, intensified by a lavender feather in the 
throat. Ruffled, heavy textured, always straight, 
and with excellent placement. Best results from 
large bulbs. The best early white in our field. 54”- 
23”-5% to 6”,-20 buds, 6 open. 
EACH—L. 15c. M. 2-20c. S. 4-20c. 
“Bits. 20 for 25c 100 for $1.00. 
FLAMING VELVET* 
(1942) 550 Class. 90 to 95 days. Giant formal. A 
