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DONNA (416) (D. S. Pruitt) (’40) (Midseason) 
(Wasaga X Shirley Temple) We have always 
liked Donna, a ruffled buff with a golden throat. 
It’s a tall husky glad with heavy substance. A 
greatly improved Wasaga. (L 3-25c; 10-70c) (M 
10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 26c) 
DR. VAN DOBBEN DE BRUYN (500) (de Bruyn) 
(46) (Midseason) This tall, husky European 
introduction is white as monumental alabaster. 
Performed well from 5’s last summer. An im- 
provement in the Pfitzer strain but was a dis- 
appointing propagator. (L_ 1-60c; 10-$5.00) 
(Blbts. 3 for 20c; 10-50c) 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (566) (White) (’41) 
(Midseason) (Eve X Salbach’s Orchid) This 
variety deserves the popularity thus far re- 
ceived and is destined to be grown for years to 
come. Beautiful shade of lavender with a darker 
line. It is intensely ruffled and of fine form. 
Needs water to do its best. (L 2-25c; 10-$1.00) 
(M 10-60c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 30c) 
ETHEL CAVE COLE (440) (Cave) (41) (Early) 
(Maid of Orleans X Picardy) A large light pink 
that makes a fine cutflower as well as an ex- 
hibition spike. Strong husky grower that opens 
8 to 9 on a long flowerhead. (L 3-25c; 10-70c) 
(M 10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
GENERAL MacARTHUR (441) (Hatch) (43) 
(Marleen X Picardy) A tall, strong growing 
light salmon that opens about six 542” florets. 
A good early commercial. (L 2-30c; 10-$1.00) 
(M 10-70c) (S 10-40c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
GERRY (400) (Hatch) (’46) (Early) (Arethusa X 
Marleen) Gerry belongs in the society of the 
most beautiful. The ruffled, trimly tailored 
florets remind one of crisp white lace. The ruf- 
fles are carefully hemstitched. Plant habits are 
fine except that the attachment is too loo e to 
make a commercial. (L 1-$2.00; 10-$16.00) (M 1- 
$1.50; 10-$10.00) (S 1-75c; 10-$5.00) (Blbts. 
1-20c; 10-$1.20) 
GLEAM (410) (Fischer) (Early) (’46) (Early-Mid- 
season) (Autumn Gold X Arethusa) Gleam is 
the criterion of beauty in style, color and ruf- 
fling; its substance is reminiscent of carved ivory. 
Its unusually lustrous texture is crystalline and 
waxy, due in part to the remarkable thickness 
of its petals. It opens 3 to 5, 5-inch florets of a 
gleaming light yellow on stems of medium 
height. Attachment is too loose for rough han- 
dling and it doesn’t open well in water, but in 
spite of these handicaps Gleam and Spotlight 
were our mainstays in yellow last summer. 
Decidedly heat and draught resistant; we cut 
some perfectly magnificent bunches from plant- 
ing stock. An honest grower. Ideal for local 
use. A fancier’s favorite. (L 1-60c; 10-$5.00) 
(M 1-40c; 10-$3.00) (S 1-25c; 10-$2.00) (Blbts. 
10-35¢c; 25-75c) 
GOLDENHEART (430) (Fischer) (’40) (Late) 
(Picardy X Betty Nuthall seedling) A flair of 
lacy frills and elaborate styling is supported by 
tall husky spikes. The heavy substance and 
waxy texture of the petals produce an effect of 
suave distinctive charm. A rich salmon blends 
into a glowing golden throat. Unexcelled for 
late cutting; one of the best we grow. Deserves 
to be well Known. A must have! (L 3-25c; 10- 
70c) (M 10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 25c) 
GOLDEN STATE (512) (Wheeler) (42) (Late) 
(Picardy X Golden Goddess) A tall stately ex- 
hibition yellow that is rather plain in form and 
color, but all in all it gave an excellent account 
of itself last summer. Has an air of Golden 
Goddess. A coming commercial here. (L 1-35c; 
10-$3.08) (M 1-25c; 10-$2.00) (S 2-30c; 10-$1.00) 
(Blbts. 12-25c; 100-$1.50) 

“I want to say that you have introduced one 
of the finest glads ever originated—Beauty’s 
Blush.”—L. M. Blake, Iowa. 

SPIC AND SPAN 
GOLDSTAUB (Gold Dust) (412) (Pfitzer) ('35) 
(Early) Fills the bill as an early cutter. Deep 
golden color. Rugged. Prolific. Severely plain. 
(L 10-65c) (M 10-35c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 
20c) 
GRATITUDE (424) (Fischer) (’46) (Early) (Amrita 
X Arethusa) A salmon-orange with a sharp yel- 
low throat blotch. Open 5-6, 515-inch florets on 
tall, strong, wire-like stems and blooms as well 
from small bulbs as some varieties do from 
large. Placement is not always perfect. Growing 
habits are gratifying. A high order of beauty 
and a delightful basket flower. I consider 
Gratitude a sure commercial and one of my 
best. We had some _ perfectly magnificent 
Gratitude last summer with no special care. Up 
to under my arms from 4’s; about 6 inches short- 
er from 5’s. What bunches! One of the very best 
cutters we had last summer. No crooks; a good 
dry weather glad. Rugged and makes beautiful 
bulbs. Prolific, and good germinator but one 
of the last varieties to come up. (L 1-75c; 10- 
$6.00) (M 1-60c; 10-$4.80) (S 1-50c; 10-$4.00) 
(Blbts. 10-50c; 25-$1.00) 

“T like 5-43 (Rose Charm) very much. It stands 
the heat exceptionally well. I was just out look- 
ing at it, not a floret is wilted in the hot sun and 
it is 88° in our living room as I write this letter.”’ 
—C. H. Welch, Ill. 
