kK ik * (452) (Butt, 1939) (80 days) (Com. Koehl x Picardy) 
Red Charm e ¢ ¢ ¢ With us, King of the Reds, especially among the older 
varieties. We grew quantities of tall, rich, waxy spikes last summer that would be a de- 
light in anyone’s garden. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
x * * (450) (Roberts, 1946) (70 days) (Picardy x Tip-Top) 
Red Cherry e ¢ ¢ A smooth, bright cherry red with a deeper blotch. 
Opens 6-7 on tall spikes. Should make an excellent commercial. 
(L 1-1.00) (M 1-.60) (S 1-.40; 10-3.00) (Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
zx * * * (536) (Baerman, 1943) (70 days) (Picardy x Flaming Me- 
Red Plush ome teor) Salmon-scarlet Red Plush was unerringly named 
for its salient characteristic. It does have the richest, plushiest texture of any glad we 
know. It’s large and it’s lovely! It has ruffles! Its florets are so round and full! A producer 
of fine spikes from small bulbs. Early. Unusually husky in growth—makes large sizes from 
bulblets. Such beautiful bulbs; such a lovely flower! Only slow propagation has prevented 
this from being a very famous glad. We are happy to have a fine stock of Red Plush. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.60) (S 10-.30) (Blbts. Pkg. .35) 
*_*k * *& «(550) (Graff, 1945) (85 days) (Picardy X (Baron 
Red Rascal omee Munchausen x Beltane) A nicely ruffled bright crim- 
son of heavy substance and fine style. Makes an impressive double-row spike. Makes ro- 
bust plants that are average propagators. We like Red Rascal. Pictured on page 36. 
(L 1-1.50) (M 1-1.00) (S 1-.50) (Blbts. 1-.20; 10-1.50) 
b w * & «6(536) (Wright, 1948) (85 days) (Seedling x Red Charm) 
Redwing e e e A rich scarlet, shading deeper on the throat petals. Opens a 
goodly number of slightly ruffled florets on a long flowerhead. Plant habits are fine; opens 
well in water. In fine repute; may go all the way as a commercial, though our growing 
experience is too limited to offer a positive statement. 
(M 1-2.00) (S 1-1.00) (Blbts. 1-.40; 10-3.00) 
xz * * 8 (536) (Fischer, 1949) (100 days) (Hindenburg’s Memory x 
Regal Red e e e¢ Liberator) Giant lustrous scarlet wholly overlaid with a 
distinct silvery sheen. Described in full on page 3. Pictured on page 3 and on back cover. 
Rita Mae x * *& ~~ «=(450) (Pommert, 1947) (85 days) (Com. Koehl seedling) Rita 
e e ¢e ¢ Mae is a tall, stately coral red that earned a place on our 
honor roll this past season. The even, 5-foot row that this glad presented in our garden 
last summer was the answer to a cut-flower grower’s prayer! Makes quantities of small 
blbts. that germinate well. An excellent variety. Pictured on page 36. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-3.00) (S 1-.20; 10-1.50) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-1.50) 
= kkk * ] F i 
Rosa van Lima aa (440) (Pfitzer, 1940) (80 days) For its lovely 
® color alone Rose van Lima deserves a place in 
your garden. It is an exquisite pure pink. Fine grower. A favorite with many. An excellent 
bouquet glad; combines well with other pastels. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
*& * * = =§=©(360) (Fischer, 1948) (70 days) (Lavender & Gold X 
Rose Charm ¢ e e (Maid of Orleans x Picardy) She’s sweet and dainty! 
She’s just a darling! The color is a particularly pleasing shade of pure crystalline rose with 
a large dramatic cream throat and midribs. Because its long tapering flowerhead and long 
slender stem make it unusually apt for basket work we planned to name this new intro- 
duction “Basket Rose” but the name was not available. Blooms very early when the color 
is most welcome. Definitely a rose, not a pink. Very prolific. The picture on page 33 does 
not do justice to the beauty of this variety. 
(L 1-.75; 10-5.00) (M 1-.50; 10-3.50) (S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
“Rose Charm is quite attractive and one of the best of the 300 size glads. Very slight 
flecking but still pretty. Was 53 inches tall, 17 buds, 24 inch head, 4% inch floret with 5 or 
more open. Won two Ist prizes (R. I class at NEGS and 2nd day at Conn.) and one 2nd 
(1st day Conn.) with it. Should normally win its class. Earliness and attractiveness should 
make it useful.” —Charles Larus, Connecticut 
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