1947 INTRODUCTIONS 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush). (Picardy x Yellow Perfection). Formerly 
Seedling No. 41135. Because of its beauty, its high color value, its ability to open in 
water when cut in bud, its growing habits and its ease of propagation, it will be of 
special interest to cut flower growers and to back-yard gardners. The color blends 
from orange to a golden yellow throat. It opens 5 to 6 recurved florets on an 18 bud 
spike with about 8 buds showing color. Height of plant about 52 inches. The spike is 
always straight and the florets are well spaced and well attached to the stem. However, 
the lower floret sometimes is poorly faced. The florists who have seen this variety are 
very enthusiastic regarding it. Classification 420. 
Price—Any size bulb, $3.00. One bulb and 10 bulblets, $5.00. Bulblets sold only 
in combination with bulbs. (No discount.) 
From Byron R. Kadel. 
WAR PAINT (Kadel). (Red Penny x Regent). This beautiful dark scarlet self 
opens up to 10 large florets on a 22 bud spike. Height 54 inches, flower head 27 inches, 
spike always straight. Does not burn in the sun. An outstanding variety for the show 
table and the home garden. It is also promising as a commercial. Eight entries in 
shows have won eight firsts, one special award and an American Home Achievement 
Medal. Strong healthy plants like Red Penny, and like that variety, a good germinator. 
Blooms in 85 days. Classification 436. ; 
Price—Any size buib, $5.00. One bulb and 10 bulblets, $9.00. Bulblets sold only 
in combination with bulbs. (No discount.) 
From Luther P. Benedict. 
ALICE AYER (Benedict). This pure white grows to a height of 63 inches. It 
opens up to 7 five-inch recurved florets on a 22 bud spike. Flower head 27 inches, 
florets firmly attached, spike always straight. Vigorous grower, bulblet production and 
germination very good. Award of Merit, N. E. G. S.; Commendation, Massachusetts 
Horticultural Society. Classification 400. 
Price—Large bulbs only, $3.00. No bulblets released. (No discount.) 
From Chester Kuhn. 
WHITE MAGIC (Kuhn). (Snow Princess x Mary Elizabeth). A fine, crisp, 
heavily ruffled, pure white. Height 50 to 54 inches, opens 6 to 7 large florets with 
6 to 7 more showing color. Heavy texture, formal placement. Midseason. Winner of 
Award of Merit and best seedling at S. E. M. G. S. and M. G. S. shows. The high-scor- 
ing seedling at the Michigan State College Trial Grounds this past summer. Classifi- 
cation 500. 
Price—Large $5.00, Medium $3.50, Small $2.50. Bulblets $.50 each, 10 for $4.00. 
(No discount). 
FIREBIRD (Kuhn). (Cardinal x Snow Princess). Clear, brilliant scarlet which 
opens 6 to 8 on a 20 to 24 bud spike, with 6 to 8 buds showing color. A fine lively 
color and a strong, straight grower. Height 54 inches. Shown at Boston and at the 
Michigan shows in 1946. Because of its healthy growth and strong propagation it is 
being introduced in quantity and at a price attractive to cut flower growers. Early. 
Classification 436. 
Price—Large $1.00, Medium $.75, Small $.50. Bulblets 10 for $.75. 
Special—10 Large, 10 Medium, 10 Small, 250 Bulblets $30.00. (No discount.) 
CONCORD (Kuhn). (Picardy x Blue Beauty). A rich, glowing royal purple with 
deeper self throat. Height 56 inches, opens 6 on an 18 bud spike with 6 to 7 additional 
showing color. Strong, straight grower. Excellent propagator. Early. Recommended 
to cut flower growers. Available in quantity. Classification 470. 
Price—-Large $.50, Medium $.35, Small $.25. Bulblets 10 for $.40. 
Special—10 Large, 10 Medium, 10 Small, 250 Bulblets $15.00. (No discount.) 
SILVERSIDES (Kuhn). [Nadia x (Janet x Arabella)]. A truly beautiful small 
decorative. Bright, deep rose with silvery reflexes. Height 45 inches, opens 5 to 6 on 
an 18 bud spike with 5 additional showing color. Slender, graceful spike. Early. 
Award of Merit at Boston and M. G. S. shows in 1946. Classification 262. 
Price—Large $.75, Medium $.75, Small $.40. Bulblets 3 for $.25, 10 for $.60. 
(No discount.) 
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