BRIGHT FLOWERS WITH A BRIGHTER FUTURE 3 
NOTE: Figures following name indicate approximate height in 
inches. Those in parentheses show the lowest winter tempera- 
tures withstood here (all below zero F.) since I have grown them. 
Blooming dates are for approximate latitude of New York City, 
but at 550 feet altitude in northern New Jersey. 
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G. ANATOLICUS. 24 (-14) One of the rarer species from Ar- 
menia. Two to six violet-red and white flowers, flowers 11% in. 
wide, with tiny oblique purple lines on folded lower segments. 
Lovely in mid-May. 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.55; 12 for $4.80; 25 for 
$9.40. | 
G. BYZANTINUS. 30 (-30) A better known species from the rim 
of the Mediterranean, with 7 to 15 light violet-red flowers, 2 in. 
wide, largest of the group. A white line, edged darker purple, is 
on each lower segment. Early June. 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.80; 12 
for $3.35; 25 for $6.55. | 
G. BYZANTINUS ALBUS. 24 (-16) This pure white variety, 
introduced by me in 1949, seems to be a shy bloomer with smaller 
flowers than the type. I am not certain that it is correctly named, 
but that is how it came to me. Rare now, but when more plentiful 
should be a natural for June bridal uses. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.05; 
6 for $7.65; 12 for $14.40. 
G. COMMUNIS. 34 (-20) From southern Europe, bearing 5 to 15 
light purplish-red flowers about an inch wide, with the typical 
purple-bordered white median line. Mid-June. Rare. $2.00 each, 
one to a customer. 
G. COMMUNIS CARNEUS. 25 (-16) This lovely rose-pink va- 
riety, after being lost to commerce for years, is being reintroduced 
this year after a fortunate find. One of the prettiest of the group, 
with the typical white median line outlined in purple. Sometimes 
shows purple lines on the side segments. Mid-Tune. Very rare. 
$3.00 each, one to a customer. 
