16 NOWETA GARDENS 

LAVENDER AND GOLD 


MARGARET BEATON (401) (Twomey) (’37) (Mid 
season) A rich milky white with a tiny spark 
of vermillion deep in the throat. Reminds one 
of those beautiful white phlox with a pink eye. 
Spikes are tall and free from crooking. Takes 
its place in the gladiolus hall of fame. (L 3-25c; 
10-70c) (M 10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
MARGARET FULTON (332) (Ogrodnichek) (’32) 
(Prince of Wales X Golden Measure) (Early) 
Recommended as one of the best all-around 
glads. Rich salmon cutflower of distinctive 
clean-cut form. A good old standby and the 
most reliable of all varieties. (L 10-65c) (M 10- 
35c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
MARGARET WOOD (570) (Marshall) (’47) (Early 
Midseason) A very large mauve or light purple, 
somewhat lighter on the midribs with a slightly 
deeper touch in the throat. The florets are very 
broad and full tho somewhat cross-eyed. We 
were quite impressed with Margaret Wood when 
along came Sir Blazing Sun. It was as if some- 
one had poured boiling water on it; burned to a 
crisp! Just a hint of the color remained! Good 
grower. (L 1-75c; 10-$6.00) (M 1-60c; 10-$4.00) 
(Blbts. 5-25c; 100-$3.00) 
MEMORY OF HINDENBURG (550) (Pfitzer) (39) 
(Midseason) A distinctly worthwhile red variety 
and one we have used a lot for cutting. Beau- 
tiful color and fine tall grower. Rather loosely 
attached. ... . (L 3-25c; 10-70c) (M _ 10-40c) 
(S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
MISS WISCONSIN (460) (Krueger) ('43) (Mid- 
season) (Picardy X Dream O’Beauty) The old 
timer, E. J. Shaylor, shows up in the color of 
Miss Wisconsin. Dream O’ Beauty is an E. J. 
Shaylor seedling. A first class exhibition vari- 
ety that builds an enchanting spike. Slow prop- 
agator. (L 1-50c; 10-$3.50) (M 1-35c; 10-32.50) 
(S 1-20c; 10-$1.50) (Bulblets 10-40c; 100-$3.00) 
MISTY DAWN (580) (Rich) (41) (Midseason) 
(Picardy X Golden Dream) Appropriately nam- 
ed since the brilliant throat blotch reminds one 
of the sun rising through the mists of a foggy 
morning. The large soft gray smoky florets are 
well arranged on substantial spikes. A leading 
smoky and one that has done well for us. (L 3- 
25c; 10-70c) (M 10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 
Pkg. 20c) 
MRS. MARK’S MEMORY (570) (Pfitzer) ('41) 
(Midseason) This tall exhibition sized deep rose 
or medium purple has done well for us. Distinc- 
tively colored. Vigorous. (L 3-25c; 10-70c) (M 
10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. Pkg. 20c) 
MT. INDEX (401) (Dr. Miller) ('42) (Early) 
(Magna Blanca X Maid of Orleans) Mt. Index is 
a tall creamy white with a glowing golden 
throat. A welcome addition to the garden. 
Rugged, even in the heat. Will be widely 
grown. Everyday form. (L 1-20c; 10--$1.50) (M 
2-30c; 10-$1.00) (S 2-20c; 10-80c) (Blbts. 10-20c; 
100-$1.25) 
MYRNA FAY (466) (Lines) ('46) (Early) (Col- 
onial Maid X Early Rose) The color of Myrna 
Fay reminds me of the earth from whence it 
sprang or turbid waters after a heavy shower. 
A tall, rugged, prolific lavender. (L 1-$2.00) (M 
1-$1.50) (S 1-$1.00) (Blbts. 5-25c; 100-$2.50) 
NEW EUROPE (436) (European) (’47) (Late) 
When New Europe first bloomed it reminded 
me of the New Europe after the war; torn and 
tattered. The sun was causing it to hang its 
head in deadly shame; maybe they would give 
up the ghost and drop off! Later, some of this 
Valeria-colored glad was cut and put in the 
basement. Surprise! Transformation! What glad 
was that? I hurried to look—New Europe! The 
pithy stems had been filled with water and it 
had taken on a new personality. Color and 
texture of the old Pfitzer’s Triumph. Can be 
just wonderful. Recommended for local use. 
(L 3-25c; 10-70c) (M 10-40c) (S 10-25c) (Blbts. 
Pkg. 20c) 
