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ELIZABETH THE QUEEN 
NO WE TAY GARDENS 
BEACON We had a large stock of Beacon this 
summer—all sizes, but somehow it was affected 
by a virus disease causing the flowerheads to 
come short. We dumped it even after the bulbs 
were dug, rather than unload something on 
someone else that we wouldn’t care for our- 
selves. We find that Beacon, like many Picardy 
seedlings, is subject to this virus. 
BELLA DONNA (377) (Pfitzer) (Early) The most 
beautiful color of all the blues. Not as vigor- 
ous as some. We like it as an early cut flower. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. 
.20 a pkg.) 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH (440) (Fischer) (Midseason) 
See cut on cover and page 1. Description, page 
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BLACK DIAMOND (354) (Gelser) (Early) If you 
like the dark ones, you will be won by the vel- 
vety sheen, rich coloring and ruffling of Black 
Diamond. I believe this Morocco seedling is 
the most luxurious of the dark reds. Bulblets 
are difficult to germinate. (L 1-..25; 10-2.00) 
(M 10-1.50) (S 10-.80) (Blbts 10-.20; 100-$1.25) 
BLACK OPAL (454) (Errey) (Midseason) Mag- 
nificent tall deep red. The 9-10 round florets 
are perfectly placed on a stretchy flowerhead. 
One of the best dark reds. (L 3-.25; 10-.75) 
(M 4-.20; 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
BLESSED DAMOZEL (440) (Baerman) (Late mid- 
season) A new edition of New Era that seems 
to be more vigorous. Did very well for us 
last summer. A beautiful scintillating shade of 
light pink, and nice tall formal spikes. Has 
been a rather poor bulb maker, but what a 
lovely flower! (L 1-.40; 10-$3.50) (M 1-.25; 10- 
$2.00) (S 1-.15; 10-$1.25) (Blbts. 20-.20; 100-.75) 
BLUE ADMIRAL (378) (Christ) (Late) We cut 
quantities of this late rich dark blue all last 
season which were welcomed by the florist. 
Bloomed very well in dry weather. Florets 
lose their size as they bloom up the stem. Small 
and bulblets 3% Bit O’ Heaven. (L 3-.25; 10- 
.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) Blbts. 20 pkg. 
BLUE BEAUTY (376) (Pfitzer) (Early) One of 
the best medium blues. It is a tall, strong 
grower and produces up to 5 large wide open 
blooms. The best blue to use for hybridizing. 
The color of Blue Beauty was simply mar- 
velous just before the frost. I think one might 
plant a few for late cut flowers. Makes beauti- 
ful bulbs. (L 3-.25; 18-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10- 
.25) Bibts. .20 pkg. 
BRIGHTSIDE (324) (Prestgard) (Early) A good 
old timer that fills the bill for early cutting. 
It’s a sprightly ruffled bittersweet orange with 
a large golden throat. Heat resistant. Has been 
a good breeder. Cheers one up; helps one look 
on the bright side of things. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) 
(M 10-.40) (S 16-.25) Blbts. .20 pkg. 
BURMA (462) (Palmer) (Midseason) Burma is 
unusual in its rich coloring, very heavy sub- 
stance, and fine ruffling The color is a rich 
rose-red somewhere between red and purple; 
the spike is of good height and of fine arrange- 
ment. Attachment is a little loose, and it 
crushes easily, but we had some resplendent 
Burmas last summer. Becoming very popular, 
but not a commercial. (L 1-.40; 10-3.50) (M 1- 
25: 10-$2.00) (S 10-$1.50) Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.06 
CENTENNIAL (536) (Fischer) (Late) We have 
had some perfectly marvelous spikes of this 
stalwart saucer-like scarlet giant. Opens 5-6 
large blooms on a long flowerhead. Centennial 
blooms much more. beautifully when it 
is planted early and from large bulbs. (L 3-.25; 
10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) Blbts. .20 pkg. 
