Varietal Comments 
Abu Hassan is one of the finest and healthiest of the “deep blues” 
TT yet produced. ARANJUEZ has impressed us tremendously 
for two years. Its color value, huskiness, and appeal for exhibition as well 
as for the florist is bound to make it an important glad for many years to 
come. 
Atlantic We cannot say enough in praise of this variety. It is very early 
——_ (70 days). It produces great evenly arranged spikes almost 
without exception, with up to 12 florets open at once. It blooms early at a 
time when this sort of spike is very rare. The individual floret is very 
lovely and in mass effect such as vases or baskets it is sensational. The 
color is vivid coral and greatly admired by all, novices and florists alike. 
It is fine both as a pollen and seed parent. We are using it with practically 
everything in the garden. Atlantic has not been very thoroughly distributed 
yet. We predict a long-lasting future for it when it is better known. Here 
is an incomplete listing of awards for 1948. (Keep in mind that only a few 
spikes have been exhibited.) 
Best Flower in Show, 
First, Large Flowered Varieties, 
First, Best Recent Introduction 
Pre Show, Boston, 1948 
First imoaicirwe clon. Slassesm Gicninws2 
First, Recent Introductions, Giant, 530 
N. E. G. S.-29th Show, Boston, Mass., 1948 
First, Class 420, Amateur 
First, Class 420, Open 
Binghampton, 1948 
First, 1 spike Open, 532, 
Rochester, (Regional) Empire State 
First, Basket, All Flowers 
Worcester, Mass., August, 1948 
Black Cherry We are torn between this and TOBRUK (Pfitzer). They 
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Another year may tell definitely which we prefer. Both are superb. 
FIRMAMENT is a very reliable light blue violet which is very early. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER is a great glad named for a great man. Its huge 
spikes of rich rose pink are very impressive. 
