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BLUE LAGOON 476 (Snyder) (Early mid- 
season) Medium depth of blue, almost 
self, shades lighter in upper throat, and 
slightly deeper on lower throat petal. 
Tall, straight grower, 60 inches high, 
4144 to 5 inch wide open blooms of ex- 
cellent texture, opening 6 to 8 on a 26 
inch flowerhead. Exee'lent propagator 
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iety is that under very wet conditions, 
it is apt to stretch its flower head, with 
blooms placed too far apart. However, 
it has excellent color value. 
M $°>.cO; S $1.00; LBts. .389 cach; 10 for 
$2.40, 
BLUE ORCHID 476 (Both) ‘This one comes 
from Australia a2s° an improved i5lue 
Wonder. I grew it only from bulbiets, 
color is magnificent, but it w:ll crook in 
the he t. But little stock ava‘lable. 
M $2.09; S $1.00; Bts. .25 each; 10 for 
$2.00, 
BURMA 462 (Palmer) (Early) Favorite 
among the deep rose reds, won at WiSs- 
consin in 1944 for most beautiful spike. 
A very deep rose, wide open, heavily ruf- 
fled and with heavv texture. Practically 
every bud will show color when first 
flower opens. One that will be popular 
for the home garden, commercial grower 
and exhibitors for years to come, 
L .25; M 2 for .25; S 4 for .25; Bis. 10 for 
20; 100 for $1.50. 
CHANTILLY 540 (Graff) (Mid-season) A 
beautiful LaFrance pink, half way be- 
tween Mystery and Connecticut Yankee 
for color comparison. The florets are 5 
to 5% inches Pie Wall. theese welt ha forma! 
placement. Chantilly grows to good 
height in the field and has no tendency 
C(O Crooks, SitwOpenss dip: to. 10 tloreremand 
disp'ays a ribbon of color very pleasing 
to the eye. Sincle snike seedling cham- 
DIONemOLbA wae Wile med Oar 
M 4.00; S $3.00; Bts. .50 each; 10 for 
$4.00. 
CHRISTINE 500 (Cave) (Early) A marble 
white gladiolus which attains a height 
of 56 inches, having a flower herd of 28 
inches. The florets are 6 inches in width 
from large sized bulbs. Petals are plain 
and recurved, substance very good. Pro- 
pagation is good from all s‘zes and bulb- 
lets germinate and grow well. 
L $5.60; M $4.00; S $300; Bits. .50 each; 
10 for $4.00. 
COLOR MARVEL 320 (Krueger) (Early 
mid-season) A 1946 introduction for the 
florist and cut flower producer~. The 
cleanly blended tones of orange and yel- 
low, coupled with its exemplary fiela 
habits, «make: “iw7an “outstandin=.intro- 
duction. Its worth is not appreciated by 
sce ng a single spike in the f'eld, but in 
mass effect, nothing is lovelier. It grows 
OGainches™ tallas pikes, scan rive Samet Oem) 
buds, of which 4 to 6, four inch flowers 
open at one time. Season is early, bulb- 
let production and germination is exzel- 
lent, many bulblets blooming. 
I, $2.00; M $1.50; S $1.00; Bts. .25 each; 
10 for $2.00; 100 for $16.00, 
COMMANDO 536 (Palmer) (Early mid-sea- 
son) A clear large scarlet blooming in 
early mid-season. Opens up to 6 blooms 
on a, tall spike with slender “bute stiti 
stem. Not a heavy propagator but 
germination is satisfactory. 
L .60; M .40; S .25; Bts. 6 for .25; 100 for 
$3.00, 


“CONNECTICT YANKEE 441 (Schenetsky) 
(Mid-season) Truly a sensation in pink 
glads, a large blush’ pink with “a most 
attractive scarlet throat blotch. Opens 
a double row of 10 florets at one time. 
One spike is a bouquet in itself. Has 
not been a satisfactory increaser from 
large bulbs, but bulblet stock increases 
fea br Germination and bulblet growth 
are excellent. Connecticut Yankee has 
already made a name for itself on the 
show table, time will determine its com- 
mercial possibilities. 
L $2.60: M $1.50; S $1.00; Bts. .25 each; 
10 for $2.00; 100 for $16.00. 
COVER GIRMU 442 (LaSalle) (Mid-season) 
A giant formal medium pink opening 10 
to 12 five and a halt inch tlorets one 
30 inch flower head. Plant grows tall 
and strong, almost 6 feet. Was awarded 
a First Class Certificate, Boston 1914 and 
was considered the finest seedling in 
the show. Very heavy increaser. 
L 50; M .85; Bts. 4 for .25; 10 for .50; 
120 for $4.00. 
CRESCENDO 550 (Shesly) The color of 
Crescendo may be best descriked as most 
closely approaching that of Peggy Lou. 
The florets are of giant size, opening 6 
on a spike of moderate height. It is a 
consistent performer from all sizes of 
bulbs. Both fans and commercial grow- 
ers will like it. 
L .75; M 50; S .25; Bts. 10 for .75; 100 
for $6.60. 
CRACKERJACK 425 (Allen) (Early) Deep 
orange yellow with strawberry blotch 
in .throat. It makes a” wiry spike wwii: 
14 to 16 buds, opening 6 wide open, plain 
petaled round florets of good texture, 
placement and attachment. Practically 
every bulblet will bloom. <A good variety 
in a new color for both home and com- 
mercial use. 
M .25; S .20; Bts. 10 for .25; 100 for $2.00. 
CRINKI E CREAM 410 (Ellis) (Mid-season) 
A medium ruffled yellow with wide open 
florets, good placement’ and average 
height. I believe this is the finest or- 
igination of Mr. Ellis, a most attractive 
glad and one that will meet the approyv?1 
of most growers and florists. Good pro- 
pagator and geéerminator. Try this one 
if you need a good yellow. Have had 
especially good reports on it ths season. 
BK. .253; M .15; 2 for .20; Bts. 10 for .20; 
100 for $1.50. 
CRITERION 440 (Krueger) (Mid-season) 
Rightly named for the performance of 
this stellar light pink is an ideal for all 
glads to strive for. IT have never seen 
one crook and it cuts 100%. Wide open 
florets on a ‘tall spike, “8! to: 20 buds. a 
very heavy propagator but bulblets do 
not make large sizes first year. One of 
the best in its color, either exhibition or 
commercial. 
CROWN ORCHID 470 (Almey) (Mid-sea- 
son) A new addition to the lavender 
class, being one of the deeper toned or- 
chid lavenders. spikes carry 18° to 20 
buds, orening up 6 to 8, five to five anu 
one-half. -inch = florets, Propagation, 
germination and growth, good. 
L $2.50; M $1.75; S $1.00; Bts, .25 each; 
10 for $2.00, 
