not resist those 12 open, heavily ruffled florets of firm substance on a long flowerhead with 
most of the remaining buds in color. Of course, color entered into the picture, too—an unusual 
combination of pink and yellow. 
LIGHT RED—50 
The popularity of red shades is growing by leaps and bounds. Florists are having many 
more calls for red than formerly and are asking for increasing quantities of cut-flowers of this 
color. 
We like ROYAL WINDSOR with its soft red shade and good growing qualities. It is a par- 
ticularly nice color either outdoors or under artificial light. For wonderful growth and huge 
wide petalled florets, MID-AMERICA takes the honors. Of course, it is far too large for com- 
mercial use; surprisingly its color is clear and smooth. Walking through the rows, brilliant 
colored RED CHERRY commands your instant attention. It is early and makes quantities of 
bulblets which grow and bloom with ease. Other growers, too, report wonderful spikes of 
RED CHERRY. Florets of NAVAHO are of heavy substance. Although it only opens 5 or 6, 
its florescence is increased by the fact that most of the remaining buds show color. RITA MAE 
has not been outstanding here but I have observed its fine growth elsewhere. 
DEEP RED—52 
Everyone knows RED CHARM and now that its price is in the commercial cut-flower grower’s 
range it probably will be the number one florist red. STOPLIGHT is a real commercial, being 
a little lighter than RED CHARM. KENWOOD is a wonderful unmarked color; it is also a 
good grower. Probably the heaviest textured glad we grow is CRIMSON TIDE. Its unusual 
color, white throat against rich crimson, makes it entirely different. We were impressed with 
the smooth deep color of BIRCH RED. It produces exhibition spikes of double row placement. 
BLACK RED—S54 
BLACK CHERRY is the only black red we grow. Its superlative qualities have no equal in 
this class to our knowledge. Opening up to 9 very large blooms of deep color, it does not burn 
in the field. Propagation, germination and growth are excellent. 
LIGHT ROSE—60 
EVANGELINE produced magnificent spikes here—even those from No. 6 bulbs reaching shoulder 
height. Irregular placement must be ccnsidered a fault but the few spikes of this type noted in 
our planting did not dim our enthusiasm for the variety. A good spike of EVANGELINE is the 
ultimate in florescence. Its light rose or pink with creamy yellow throat coloring is a beautiful 
blending of pastel shades. As it bloomed here its color would be classed as a light pink. A 
45-inch spike with 10 huge beautifully ruffled florets open is a sight to behold. Its heavy win- 
nings on the show table will continue increasingly. It will probably be years before enough 
MISS WISCONSIN can be grown to meet the florist demand. DREAM GIRL makes tall stretchy 
spikes, blooming well from small bulbs. Its color is beautiful. TOPFLITE headed the list ot 
favorites with garden visitors. Its light rose pink color with a deeper blotch is marvelous; it 
attracts instant attention on the show table. One of our pleasant surprises this year was early 
blooming, tall growing ASTRID. Extremely early was TRALEE with its light rose color, espe- 
cially needed in early varieties. VENIDA must not be overlooked. Its beautiful rose lavender 
color with deep cream blotch makes it outstanding. It opens 8 beautifully formed florets on a 
long flowerhead. Much admired TIVOLI will make a great commercial. Its fine color, soft clear 
rose, shading lighter in the throat, wil! find favor with florists. Smaller ROSE CHARM has 
earliness, vigor, rapid propagation, and the fine color combination of cream and rose. It opens 
5 or 6 on a graceful spike and is a nice cutter. 
DEEP ROSE—62 
It is still BURMA here. One of the most popular varieties ever introduced, it finds favor with 
everyone. 
LAVENDER—66 
It seems incredible that so many fine lavenders have appeared in such a short space of time. 
As grown here the past two years, PATRICIAN is very fine. Its wonderful medium shade of 
lavender is an even tone on all the petals. Florets are recurved and huge in size. It is a run- 
away propagator, one of the best germinators we have ever seen, and is a healthy grower. 
A fine show flower, MINSTREL has florets up to 7 inches; very ruffled and fluted. Lovely 
LADY MARIAN is one of the best new varieties we grew. It has color appeal plus A-1 grow- 
ing qualities. We heartily recommend its purchase. SIBONEY has huge florets and is a fast 
propagator; color is nice and clear. Its wonderful show record is well known. HUNTRESS 
is the leading early lavender in the commercial class. Florists are enthusiastic about its many 
