ELIZABETH MAIER 
The Yellow of Yellows 
— 1944 — 
Rosamond x Rose Marie Pitzer 
Since its introduction in 1944 Elizabeth Maier has a host 
of winnings to its credit in shows the country over. To enu- 
merate these many honors would make a very lengthy List. 
Description — Picric Yellow, somewhat lighter toward the 
throat with no markings. Very long flowerhead with up 
to 24 buds of which 10 to 12 open at one time. Petals of 
excellent texture and frilled at the edges. Blooms 4% to 
434 inches. Blooms in 75 to 80 days. 
Growing Habits — Very tall grower with stiff, straight, long 
stems which never crook. Leaves long, upright and always 
healthy. It is a delight just to see this variety growing in 
the field or garden. 
Propagation — ‘This variety produces a fair number of bulb- 
lets, which germinate very well. 
Elizabeth Maier should be beautiful in the garden or any 
decorative purpose and a prize winner on the show table. 
I have used Elizabeth Maier extensively in my hybridizing 
since its fine coloring and many open dominate in its offspring. 
Prices: Large, $1.50; Medium, $1.00; Small, 50c. 
Bulblets, each 15c; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00; 
lf Pt., $65.00. 
10 Bulbs eight times the single price. 
