1949 INTRODUCTIONS 
FROM C. F. AND D. J. KUHN. 
ATHENE (Kuhn). [Wenonah X (Canberra X Spray of Gold) ]. (400) An outstand- 
ing addition to the famous Kuhn varieties. It is nearly true white, shading to a cream 
throat. It possesses all those desirable growing characteristics so essential to a top- 
flight commercial. Its average height is 50 to 54 inches. It has 20 to 22 buds on a 
27 inch flowerhead. It opens up to 10 four and three-quarter inch florets with 6 more 
showing color. It never crooks and has a tough petal texture that does not wilt in hot 
winds. In addition to having the characteristics of a good cut flower, it has definite 
show-table possibilities becaus¢ ‘f its long flowerhead, the perfect formal placement, 
and the large number it holds open and in color. It blooms in 75 days. 
Price—Any size bulb, $3.00. Bulblets, 1 for $.80, 10 for $2.40, 100 for $20.00. 
FROM BYRON R. KADEL. 
TEMPTATION (Kadel). (Blue Beauty X King Lear). (470) A radiant self purple 
which opens 6 five-inch florets with 6 more showing color on an 18 bud spike. The height 
is 58 inches. Placement and facing of florets are excellent. Florets do not water spot 
or burn in the field. Bulblet production and germination good. Blooms in 75 to 80 
days. Winner of the American Home Achievement Award at the Maryland show 
in 1947. 
Price—Any size bulb, $5.00 each. Any size bulb and 10 bulblets, $9.00. No bulblets 
sold separately. 
FROM ROGER ARNETT. 
NANCY (Arnett). (450) The light red glad with the outstanding trial record. 
Tested from East to West, attaining the highest average. Although it is primarily a 
commercial variety, it has an impressive show record with but limited showing. During 
the past summer it was “best seedling” in four shows, won the American Achievement 
Award at Battle Creek, Michigan, and was grand champion of the show at Midland, 
Michigan. It opens up to 7 large florets with 7 more showing color on an 18 bud spike. 
Height 50 to 56 inches. Excellent propagator and very healthy. Uniformly produces 
a high percentage of excellent spikes which open to the tip in water when cut in bud. 
91 days. 
Bulblets 
Price—per 1—Large $1.00, Medium $ .75, Small $ .50, 10 — $1.00 
10—Large 8.00, Medium 6.00, Small 4.00, 100 — 8.00 
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