Tralee * (460) (Krueger, 1947) (75 days) (Apricot Glow x Marmora) Tralee 
e ¢ was one of the disappointments of the year, a faded rose color and a 
slow propagator. By no stretch of the imagination can we see it as a connisseur’s flower 
or a commercial, but it may do better elsewhere. Hope it surprises us another year. 
CL 1-2.00) (M 1-1.50) (S 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (Blbts. 1-.25; 10-2.00; 100-16.00) 
KEK EK (424) (Lins. 1946) (85 days) (Ficardy x Aflame) x 
Trocadero ee Pfitzer’s Triumph) Trocadero is a paler Pfitzer’s Tri- 
umph which was a color marvel in its day. From a distance it is a carrot orange; close up 
it’s a rich salmon-scarlet. A monotone with no markings. In fine repute with most growers, 
Trocadero was rather temperamental here last summer. Generally healthy. Pictured on 
page 42. (L 1-1.25) (M 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
x * * (440) (Klein, 1945) (70 days) (Picardy x Helena) Loved 
True Love e e e¢ truly for its delectable, lively pure pink color. Not a large 
glad but one that will find a place in living room arrangements. Comes in early season 
when good glads are so welcome. Plants attain medium height, plenty tall for cutting. 
(L 1-.20; 10-1.50) (M 2-.30; 10-1.00) (S 2-.20; 10-.60) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Valeria x * Es (436) «(D. S. Pruitt, 1938) (75 days) (Erica Morini x Dr. Ben- 
e ee ¢ *nett) <A light scarlet red in great demand by the florists trade. 
It opens well in water because of its large pithy stems. Large acreages are grown in 
the south for the winter cutflower market. Has some shorts. We like it for early cutting. 
An excellent variety. Pictured on page 42. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
w_*& & «6(454) (Fischer, 1949) (85 days) (Dr. Hoeg x Black 
Velvet Mantle e® e¢ @¢ Opal) New glossy maroon. Described in full and 
illustrated on page 2. 
Venida *x_* * (460) (Milo, 1947) (85 days) ((Mauve Magic x Minuet) X Minuet) 
® @¢ ¢ Venida resembles its parent Minuet in floret shape and spike 
formation. It varies from its parent in color, being a soft light rose with a sharp clean 
blotch of cream. Fine grower and much better germinator than Minuet. 
(L 1-2.00) (M 1-1.50) (S 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (Blbts. 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
*& * * «(430) (Wilson, 1945) (95 days) (Mrs. Richard 
Victory Queen ® @ @® McGovern x Christabel) A delectable shade of 
peach with a cream throat. Heavily ruffled; opens 7-8. Opens exceptionally well in water. 
Doesn’t seem ever to wilt. Long flowerheads but a rather short handle. Good propagator. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.30; 10-2.50) (S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 5-.25, 25-1.00) 
Vulcan HOEK (470) (Stevens, 1942) (85 days) (Arabella X (Purple Challenge 
e e e x Marmora) We like Vulcan for its beautiful shade of magenta 
purple. The color is especially effective with autumn colors. Arranges well with other 
flowers. Florists like it. Fine tall plants though the flowerheads are shorter than one de- 
sires. One of the four best purples. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
W * wz * *& (436) (Kadel, 1947) (95 days) (Red Penny x Regent) 
ar Paint e e e¢ A lovely vermillion scarlet that opens a goodly number 
of precisely arranged florets on a long flowerhead. An excellent garden flower and one the 
florists will like. Splendid habits. 
(L 1-2.00) (M 1-1.50) (S 1-1.00) (Blbts. 1-.20; 10-1.50) 
Ww * * * * (366) (Fischer, 1947) (70 days) (Lavender & Gold x 
edgwood On, 0sre Seedling) Wedgwood speaks a silent message of grace, 
purity and refinement. Five to seven sculptured florets come well-attached and precisely 
arranged on slender, well-proportioned spikes. This waxy ruffled lavender gem does not 
depend upon size for allurement. It is a color marvel—a rich live lavender with cream 
throat. Our first choice for make-up work. Exceptionally healthy. A good propagator and 
a sure commercial. Very early. George Lasch, gladiolus grower, Indiana, reports that it 
was the second variety to bloom for him, blooming in 61 days. Named for the delicacy and 
refinement of Wedgwood china. Pictured on page 31 and on back cover.. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) M 1-.75; 10-6.00) (S 1-.50) (Blbts. 10-.75; 100-6.00) 
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