BIRCHVILLE GARDENS — Plainville, Connequrem 
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YANKEE LASS (Schenetsky 1946) 440 87 Days 
A glad I am very happy to have introduced. One of the finest glads in the light 
shades. Opens eight to ten 5 ince florets on a strong, 60 inch spike. Color is a 
beautiful shell pink without markings. Must be seen to realize its unusual sheer beauty. 
Every spike comes straight and true with all florets perfectly placed. A vigorous 
grower and good propagator. I am sure that in a few years this will become one of the 
largest winners of all times. See list for prices. 
Growers special: 10 Large 10 Medium 20 Small 100 Bulblets for $60.00. 
ABIGAIL (Myers 1946) 336 70 Days 
Another of our introductions which didn’t need a push to reach the top. In 1946 
we introduced this wonderful lavender without too much publicity, we knew then that 
it would go places, and it has in a big way. Wins wherever it is shown. Has an award 
of Merit from the Maryland Trail Gardens. Color is about the same as Minuet. Opens 
seven to nine fairly large florets on a 50 to 60 inch spike, double row placement. Won- 
derful propagator and heading for a top spot as a cut flower Had wonderful reports 
from Florida this past season. See list for prices. 
Growers Special: 10 Large 20 Medium 20 Small 200. Bublets for $50.00. 
The following varieties I am introducing in conjunction with the originators or 
other introducers: 
FROM BYRON R. KADEL 
SPRING SONG’ Red Penny X Libelle. 
Spring Song is recommended to fill the needs of anyone looking for a large- 
flowering, early, lavender gladiolus for the cut-flower trade. Florets are large, ruffled 
and have a throat marking of a deeper shade. Flower-head measures 27 inches and 
usually carries 16 buds although 20 buds are not uncommon on first spikes. Overall 
height of plant is 50 inches. Stem is consistently straight. Large bulbs produce two 
spikes. An interesting feature of this variety is that a planting of uniform size bulbs 
is “cut-out” in 8 days, only a very few stragglers remaining after that time. Here in 
Lebanon our early planting comes into bloom on the first of July. Spring Song is 
healthy and holds its green foliage until quite late in the fall. It is an excellent propa- 
gator and frequently blooms from bulblets. 
Introductory prices: $2.00 each, 10 for $16.00. 
Bulblets will be sold only in combination with bulbs: 12 for $2.00 may be pur- 
chased with each bulb. 
