VICTORIAN SHADES—The opulent shades of an elegant era- 
en Beauty, cerise, fuschia, purple—some occasionally silver 
edged. 
eee sensei MIXTURE—Assorted colors chosen from plants listed 
above. 
MARINE BLUES—Stabilized, magnificent true blues in light, medium 
and cobalt shades with a noticeable increase in size over the pre- 
ceding year. 50c each, 6 /$2.50. 
HOSE-IN-HOSE YELLOW—tThese were sought in Queen Elizabeth’s 
time and were known also as hand-in-hand and duplex because the 
calyx has mutated from leaf to petaloid texture and one blossom 
seems to grow from another in exact duplication. This is an old- 
fashioned oxlip-like plant, propogated by division over many 
decades, with airy clusters of medium-sized primrose-yellow blos- 
soms. A real collector’s piece. 60c each, 3 /$1.50. 
GOLD LACED —tThese are descendants of the very old, traditional 
Polyanthus and are perfect companions in mood to the old Hose- 
in-hose in the garden or in corsages. Not bred for size but for the 
gold lacing which outlines each petal and for the denseness of their 
rich brown and mahogany color. 60c each, 3 /$1.50 


A Polyanthus Tisty Tosty, traditionally made 
of Cowslips by British children. 
Future Introductions 
Several new color series will be ready for release in the near future. 
One, Desert Sunset, a pastel blending of peach, apricot and fawn 
shades overlayed with a rosy flush; another, Spice Shades in warm 
browns and tans; and still another, the Cowichan Strain. This is bred 
from the named Polyanthus Cowichan of British Columbia origin 
typified by a silk-on-velvet sheen, tiny, rayed center, intense and 
smoldering garnet and ruby shades with medium-sized flowers and 
dark wire stalks. We also expect to have more Hose-in-hose and Jacks- 
in-the-green for those who like antiques. Kwan Yin, our one named 
Polyanthus, will be back again when stock is adequate. 
8 
