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Marionette (Sdig. 40374) Harlekin x Crinklette. Miniature, early. Another in our series 
— of deeply ruffled heavy textured miniatures. The outer portion of the petals 
are yellow flushed red, with a large deeper red blotch; an unusual and striking color combina- 
tion. 
Plants average 36’’-40” in height and spikes are always straight and very wiry. Of the 
16-18 buds, 7 are open at once excellently placed and spaced. Florets are small and dainty 
about 94%4/’-3”. 
A basket of these at the 1948 International Show in Binghampton created a great deal 
of interest especially among those who are interested in artistic arrangements to which Marion- 
ette especially lends itself. 
Bulbs any size $5.00 each; 12 for $50.00. 
Special collection one bulb each of Folklore, Marionette and Wayfarer for $9.25. 
FROM DR. FRANCIS X. GRAFF 
(Originator’s description.) 
Cynthia “An early soft shade of yellow which attains a 55” height, with a flower head 
——__~__ of from 26 to 28 inches. The stem is medium heavy and has good resiliency which 
makes it easy to cut. 
This flower has nice floret placement, with twenty buds, of which 7 to 8 are open with 5 
showing color. The florets have a pleasing form being wide open and slightly recurved with a 
bit of frilling on the edges. 
The color is a beautiful clear medium yellow. On the lower floret an occasional hair line 
of red appears. 
The substance is good and florists report its keeping qualities are excellent. 
Cynthia makes a fine yellow for early cut flower purposes. It is dependable and straight. 
Germination and bulb production are excellent and the bulbs have been disease resistant and 
healthy. It opens well when cut tight in-bud. You will be pleased with this flower if you are 
interested in a good early commercial yellow of pleasing color and dependability. 
All bulbs sold this season are from bulblet grown stock.” 
This looked good in my garden and | have heard good reports of it.—E. G. 
Any size bulb $5.00; any size bulb and 5 bulblets $10.00; No bulblets sold without a bulb. 
FROM HATCH GARDENS 
W. H. Hosmer. (eedling No. 45: 22) Here is a variety that | have really gone over- 
——_ board for. | consider it the find of the season and one of the best varieties 
| have seen in years. And that is something. 
Class 400: Blooms get to 5” in diameter. 
Parentage: (Gen. MacArthur x Elizabeth The Queen.) Another grand variety added to 
the growing list of Elizabeth The Queen seedlings. 
Color: Lavender pink or rosy lavender. Beautiful clear shade with large cream white lip 
and inconspicuous darker peppering in the throat. A really new color and one that will be very 
popular. 
Number of buds: 19-21. 
Number Open: 8-12. 
Showing color: Nearly all that are not in bloom. 
Placement: Always good. 
Attachment: Very good. 

“EVANGELINE was really a super glad in my garden, growing over 514 feet tall with 
20 buds. SIBONEY is truly a beautiful glad and performed wonderfully here.” 
—Walla Walla, Wash. 
