Patrician is very definitely a lavender. Its color is identical with that of the deepest tones in 
the margins of the petals of Minuet, long THE lavender, but since Patrician is a self, the color is 
somewhat deeper than that of Minuet. There are no conspicuous markings of any sort, but there 
are a number of very narrow lines of blue-violet deep toward the throat, so inconspicuous as to 
be noticeable only upon close inspection at very close range, and they blend so perfectly into 
the picture that they actually heighten the color effect. The florets are large, up to 6”, and 6-8 
open at one time on a 22 bud flowerhead. The attachment, placement, and spacing are perfect. The 
florets open wide open and the substance is excellent; the petal margins are recurved and beaut- 
ifully waved. Spikes reach a height of 55” and have never yet shown any tendency to crook. The 
plants are exceedingly healthy and robust, with heavy, deep green, lush foliage. A planting of 
Patrician stands out for its clean, healthy looking plants. The bulbs are clean and healthy. Patrician 
is an unusually good propagator. It produces bulblets very freely, even from large bulbs, and, 
while the bulblets average considerably smaller than those of most other varieties, even the 
smallest ones will germinate practically 100%. The bulblets not only germinate readily, but they 
develop good sized bulbs the first season. 
Prominent breeders and growers who have grown Patrician have sent some very flattering 
letters about it, some predicting that it would be the top lavender for years to come. - and they, 
if anyone, should be able to judge. 
When I brought the first bunch of Patrician spikes to the shop of the leading local florist, it 
almost caused a riot. Where did I get them? What was the name? How many could I furnish? The 
proprietor produced some Cattleya orchids for comparison of the color and the consensus of opinion 
was that Patrician had the more pleasing color. 
Every indication is that Patrician is destined for a brilliant career, both as a show flower and 
as a commercial. 
Prices for 1949 — Per Each 
Large - § 6.00 Medium - $ 4.00 Small - $$ 3.00 Bulblets - $ .50 
Per Ten - 48.00 32.00 24.00 4.00 
If interested in larger quantities, write for quantity prices, stating your requirements. 

DEBORAH SAMPSON - (Picardy X Maid of Orleans) 
This glad could have been made to order for anyone who wanted the utmost in daintiness and 
charm. It is a blend of pastel colors: softest pink around the edges of the petals melt into delicate 
buff which, in turn, blends into cream. If you like only the strong colors then Deborah Sampson 
is not for you, but if your taste runs to the soft color tints you cannot help being charmed by its 
irresistable appeal. 
The florets are large, up to six inches on well grown specimens, and it opens up to eight to 
ten, with 4-5 more in color; florets are well attached and well placed and spaced, on tall, straight 
spikes, 55-60”, with long flowerhead. Plants are healthy, with strong foliage, and bulbs are clean 
and healthy. It is an exceptionally good bulblet maker and the bulblets germinate practically 100%, 
making good sized bulbs the first year. 
If your tastes run toward the artistic, Deborah Sampson will surely delight you. 
First shown in New England by Mr. Wendell W. Wyman, Deborah Sampson broke into the 
blue ribbon column upon its first showing as a numbered seedling, and it subsequently won 
First Place and medals in the 25 spike vase class at the Boston Show of the NEGS, on two succes- 
sive years, each time having been exhibited by Mr. Wyman. 
Florists love Deborah Sampson and express the opinion that it will become one of the leading 
commercial varieties. 
Prices for 1949 - Per Each 
Large - #$ 1.90 Medium - $ 1.00 Small” <= .65 Bulblets - $ .15 
Per Ten - 12.00 8.00 Ag 1.25 
