in color, 30-inch flowerhead. Foliage is healthy 
and vigorous. It is a consistent performer, produc- 
ing well in dry or wet seasons in sand or clay. 
White Challenge is definitely a florist’s dream. It 
is totally different and has that unexplainable 
beauty that makes florists want all they can get. 
You should see a basket of White Challenge. Some 
of its winnings in 1947 under ordinary field con- 
ditions, with a limited number of bulbs: Grand 
Champion at three Michigan Shows, Reserve Cham- 
pion at a fourth show, Best Recent Introduction 
at four shows, Longest Flowerhead at one show, 
(Roger had one spike with a 40-inch flower- 
head), 16 blue ribbons in Michigan shows alone, 
scored 85 and an Award of Merit at the Michigan 
Trial Garden. Those attainments give an_ indica- 
tion wnat shows in other parts of the country can 
expect as soon as stocks are available. 
$5.00 each, any size 
Bulblets 10 for $5.00 
WHITE MAGIC (Kuhn) (Snow Princess X Mary 
Elizabeth) 500 Midseason. 
Heavily ruffled white. A glad of cool, crisp breath- 
taking beauty. Winner of the $500.00 trophy at 
the Michigan Trial Garden in 1946. Very favor- 
able reports on this variety from all parts of the 
country. Fifty inches tall, 20 to 24 buds, 6 to 
7 five and one-half inch florets open, 6 to 8 in 
color. 
Large $5.00; Medium $3.50; Smail $2.50 
Bulblets 50c each; 10 for $4.60; 100 for $32.00; 
1000 for $250.00. 
GENERAL LIST 
ABIGAIL (Meyers) (Early Midseason) 
New Lavender. 
Large $3.00; Medium $2.00; Small $1.00 
ABU HASSAN (Holland) (Early) 
New deep violet from Holland. 
Large 25c 
ALETA (Grout) (Late Midseason) 
A different orange somewhere near Peach-red on 
Ridgeway Color Chart. Informal, 18 buds, 4 to 7 
showing color. The 5% to 6 inch florets are slightly 
ruffled. Flowerhead 24 to 29 inches. 
Large $1.00; Medium 75c; Smali 50c 
Bulblets 10c; 10 for 85c; 100 for $7.50 
ARIA See 1948 Introductions. 
BIRCH RED (Rich) (Midseason) No Discount 
Originator’s description. The beauty, purity of color, 
and the satin sheen of this deep red, along with 
its excellent habits and vigorous growth, place it 
in a class alone. It is always straight, with blooms 
having excellent formal placement and fine attach- 
ment on a strong graceful spike. It opens very 
well when cut in bud and will make a good com- 
mercial in a color that should be in great demand. 
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