Headliner Glads for 1949 
Glad fans generally want to know three things about a variety which they have 
not yet had a chance to try out for themselves; 1, How beauiful is it? 2, How valuable 
is it as a cutflower and 3, How large is it? The generally adopted 500, 400, 300, 200, 100 size 
classification explained on page 11 accurately describes the floret size. To assist in respect to 
beauty and cut-flower value, we have devised the following rating system and are using it 
experimentally this year. We will be glad to hear whether or not you find it helpful. Of 
course, tastes differ and glads perform differently in different soils. These ratings are not 
exclusively my own, however, as I have consulted with several other growers and fanciers 
in their preparation. Incidentally, I have not participated in the ratings of my own orig- 
inations, but have depended on those with whom I have consulted to do this for me. 
KEY 
moderately beautiful 
beautiful 
* very beautiful 
* * * supremely beautiful 
4 % oe 
+ 
suitable for home garden only 
good local cut-flower 
ene very good cut-flower type 
e e e excellent cut-flower type 
*& * * (378) (K. & M., 1946) (80 days) This rich indigo “blue” 
Abu Hassan e ¢ ¢ is without competition in its color class. One or two 
spikes in a mixed bouquet add color to the others. It completes the color circle. It is 
welcomed by the florists because they have been starved for this color. Deserves being 
in everyone’s collection. One of the deepest, richest tones. Buds are jet black. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 2-.20; 10-.80) (S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. 30) 
< x * (436) (Palmer, 1939) (80 days) (Picardy x Com. Koehl) 
Algonquin e e e e A bright scarlet that has proved its worth for both ex- 
hibition and cutting. Opens 8 rather triangular florets on tall straight stems. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) 
A. Le Stephen =< _* * * (433) (Winsor, 1942) (85 days) (Alpheus seedling 
x Picardy) After two years’ trial we are convinced 
that impressive A. L. Stephen has been a forgotten glad. It is certainly one of the very 
best blotched varieties. Not as formal a spike builder as Connecticut Yankee but more 
dramatic and richer in color. Its warm salmon is strikingly punctuated with a deeper 
salmon-red blotch. An ace in the field, and a treasure in your heart. Pictured on page 16. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 1-.20; 10-.50) (S 1-.15; 10-1.00) (Blbts. 10-.15) 
x (400) (Pommert, 1940) (70 days) (Open pollenated Maid of 
Annamae e e e e Orleans seedling) We consider Annamae one of the best 
early white glads. Snowy, crystalline, tall and vigorous. Reliable. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
* * * (416) (Fischer, 1937) (70 days) (Brightside x Rosemarie 
Arethusa e e e Pfitzer) Immaculate ruffled Arethusa is a headliner in the 
pastel shades, being closest to buff in color value. The intense frilling and subtle color 
are happily combined with excellent growing habits. A “first early” that does its best 
at the beginning of the season. Similar to Sunspot, but livelier in color. Arethusa was one 
of our leading sellers last year. Pictured on Page 16. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
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