BERNADETTE (Silva) (M) Informal light pink sport of Picardy. 
The color is quite different, yet there is no doubt in my mind 
that it is a true sport; in fact a few spikes showed a touch of 
the Picardy throat color, altho most had a lighter center. 
L $3.00, M $2.00, S $1.50, Bulblets .25, 10—$2.00, 25—$4.00 
BETTY’S CHOICE (Harris) (M) Has been called an improved 
Coutts’ Orchid. From first blooms it seemed to be quite similar 
in color, not quite as large but with better floret attachment. 
M .50, S .25, Bulblets 4—.25, 10—.50, 25—$1.00 
BIRCH RED (Rich) (M) Nice smooth dark red; tall stem, medium 
flowerhead. Looks like a much improved Rewi Fallu, a very 
rich shade of red and not too dark to have plenty of sparkle. 
L $3.00, M $2.00 S $1.00, Bulblets .25, 10—$2.00, 25—$4.00 
BLUE BEAUTY (Pfitzer) (E) Still seems to be the tallest, strongest 
of the mid-blues. Eventually some of the newer Holland blues 
may take over the place long held by Blue Beauty in the com- 
mercial field, as color is not as clear as it might be. But it is 
Se for vigor, bulblet increase and production of healthy 
ulbs. 
M .07, S .05, Bulblets 100—.35 
BOBBY DAZZLER (Both-Evans) (EM) Really a dazzling color, this 
brilliant orange red is well named, Placement is usually quite 
good, rather informal on some spikes. Good growth and increase. 
A color that makes an instant hit with most people. 
L .20, M .15, S .10, Bulblets 20—.25, 100—$1.00 
BOISE BELLE (Roberts) New ruffled pink and yellow. See 1948 
introductions. 
BOLERO (Leffingwell) (M) Strictly a novelty, Bolero is an older 
variety still much in demand. We have found those who see it 
for the first time divide about 50-50 in their liking:or disliking 
for this variety. It is certainly unusual—a smoky orange with 
large maroon blotch, florets oddly fluted and often laciniated. 
L .10, M .07, S .05, Bulblets 40—.20, 100—.50 
BRIDESMAID (Wheeler) (EM) A good reliable salmon pink cut- 
flower variety that has also garnered its share of ribbons at the 
shows. Creamy throat. Due to its lack of ruffling it is perhaps 
not quite as refined as some of the newer pinks, but its fine com- 
mercial qualities will keep it in the running for some time to 
come. 
L .65, M .45, S .25, Bulblets 10—.30, 100—$2.40, 250—$4.50 
BUCKEYE BRONZE (Wilson) (M) One of the few so-called ‘‘odd” 
colors that florists can use. A rich autumn bronze color, not. too 
dark. Combines beautifully with yellows, light blues, and other 
colors. A great show winner in the 490 class. 
L .15, M .10, Bulblets 100—.35 
Your bulbs look the best of any I have received this year; your 
climate and soil must be just right to raise such nice bulbs, 
(F. T. A., Pennsylvania) 
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