1948 Introduction 
SIBONEY 
We are pleased to be one of the few growers privileged to introduce SIBONEY, often called Allen’s 
Lavender. This seedling has been exhibited at several shows as seedling 0-451. Few varieties have ever been 
introduced with such a fine show record. 
SIBONEY is a clear medium lavender self blending a little deeper in the throat. Florets are heavily ruffled 
and closely attached. Grows 50” to 66” tall with a 25” to 30” flowerhead carrying 20 to 24 buds. Opens 8-10 
florets in perfect placement. Will show in class 566 as florets are 6” to 7”. The above is taken from the orig- 
inator’s description. We have grown SIBONEY but did not have large bulbs; however we have seen a number 
of fine spikes. Have yet to see a streaked floret or a crooked spike. The foliage is husky and deep in color. 
SIBONEY appears to be healthy and is a strong propagator. Blooms in about 90 days. 
Spikes have been exhibited at 7 shows with the following results: 
6 First Prizes 
2 Sectional Championships 2 Three Spike Grand Championships 
1 Divisional Championship 2 Grand Champion Seedling 
1 Largest Floret in Show 1 American Home Achievement Award 
1 Second Day Grand Champion 2 Awards of Merit (scored 87 and 89) 
The spike of Siboney shown on the front of the catalog received an A rating (Very 
Superior) at the 1947 International Show — the highest rating given to any 500 size 
seedling. Picture was taken first day, before spike was fully open. 
The above record is very remarkable considering the small number of large bulbs that have been available. 
Practically every spike the originator has bloomed has received a prize somewhere — including the original 
bloom in 1945. We have been very favorably impressed with SIBONEY and highly recommend it. Stock is 
still quite scarce but the introductory price has been set as low as possible. 
Any size bulb $5.00. Bulblets sold only in conjunc- 
tion with bulbs. | bulb and 10 bulblets for $10.00. 
Name (Class) Description Large Medium Small Bulhblets 
ABIGAIL (466) A lavender that is similar to Minuet, but is astronger $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $ .40 
propagator and a more consistent grower. Color is not always 10- 3.00 
clear, but should do well as a commercial. 100-24.00 
ABU HASSAN (378) A dark violet from Europe with a fine clear 20 .20 2-.25 10- .20 
color. Seems to be the best all around glad in its color class. Healthy 100- 1.60 
and a good grower. 
A. L. STEPHEN (433) Although not widely grown this variety is a 40 30 20 4- .15 
strong reliable grower with deep salmon florets and a deeper blotch. 10-  .30 
Makes 60” spikes with 7-8 open on a 24” flowerhead. 100- 2.40 
ASTRID (560) A clear medium rose shade with a deeper feather. Is 1.50 1.00 te Z=- 15 
a good grower and has won at shows. 55” tall, 18 buds on a 24” 10- .60 
flowerhead. 100- 4.80 
ATHLONE (416) Lovely clear flesh color. Makes tall straight spikes 00 “30 20 5- .29 
that carry 8-11 perfectly placed florets. A very satisfactory glad. 10- .40 
100- 3.20 
ATOM (336) A small scarlet with a silver edge around the petals. 2.50 1.50 — 30 
Has been very popular at the shows and appears to be the out- 
standing miniature type glad. Strong propagator. Makes good 
spikes with 4” florets. Opens 6. 4 feet tall with 20”-24” heads. 
BALLAD (440) A lovely ruffied rosy pink. 65"-70" tall. A strong 25 .10 210 15-5210 
grower that is fine for the home garden and as a cut flower in the 10-.60 100- .50 
house. Flowerheads 26"-29". 
BENGASI (530) Very lovely ruffled pink with small throat markings. — 3.00 2.00 1.00 20 
Makes fine, strong, tall spikes with 6-8 open. A few spikes crook. 
60"-65” tall with 26"-30" head. 
We were very pleased with the excellent bulbs we received last season. — A.T.A., Mich. 
