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open. This has had very high compliments from 
the growers. Some consider it is one of the 
very best varieties in the market. 
Personality (8vtt) (40) Light rose 
shading somewhat lighter 
toward the center. Opens 7-9 huge blooms on 
a long head. Tall strong massive grower. If 
you like the big ones be sure to try Personality. 
Personally it is not quite so clear a color as | 
like. But | know it will be immensely popular 
just the same. 
Phantom Beauty (8estian) (440) 
——m—- seo. o - (Midseason) Clear 
light pink that opens up to 12 medium large 
blooms with 6 more showing color. Blooms on 
the spike are set rather close together and 
with so many open a spike makes a whole 
bouquet. This variety is really good for 
exhibition and for cut flowers and one that 
every amateur will want in his garden. It has 
been very fine with me. 
Pica rdy (Palmer) (530) (Midseason) Sal- 
~~ mon pink with slight feather in 
the throat. This is the most popular and val- 
uable variety ever produced. It is the one that 
you see in every florist shop. It has made the 
Florida gladiolus industry. And tho some 
stocks in the country now are going bad it is 
still one of the finest varieties if you can get 
good clean stock. 
Pink Pica rdy (Earl) (542) (Midseason) 
ee. spor or Picardy that 
is not quite so large but a little darker in 
color. Very popular. Last year there was a 
little virus in some of the stocks but this year it 
looks fine. 
Pioneer (LoSalle) (532) Dark shell pink 
~~ blending to a yellow throat. 
Opens 6-8 large blooms of heavy substance 
on avigorous plant. Placement not always per- 
fect but still a good variety. 
Poet's Dream (Fischer-Baerman)(366) 
(Midseason) Beautiful 
cool lavender with cream throat. Opens 4-6 
well placed somewhat ruffled blooms on a 
medium height plant. A decorative variety that 
the connoisseur will love for arrangements. 
Poinciana (Snyder) (552) (Early mid- 
~~ season) Rosy toned red with 
a slightly deeper rose red throat. Small white 
markings on the bottom petals. Opens up 8-9 
somewhat ruffled and fluted blooms. Somewhat 
like Glamis, one of its parents. Plants are tall 
and strong. Good propagator. Am sure you 
will like this as it is really nice. 
Polynesia CK & M) (432) (Salman) Some- 
~ What darker than Picardy. 
Opens 8-10 round well placed blooms on a 
tall plant. Heavy texture. Somewhat ruffled. 
Good placement and attachment. Fast propa- 
gator. Considered one of K & M's _ best 
varieties. 
Porcelain Blue (Rich) (478) (Late mid- 
ii) pa ae  secdson) -[rue “pansy 
blue or medium dark violet with a creamy 
white throat feather. Opens 6 blooms over 5” 
across with a total of 18 buds. About 4 feet 
tall. One of the best blues. 
Pres. Truman (Salman) (540) (Late 
=) i= inne =. maseason) Lighteblush 
pink with salmon white base. A giant some- 
times reaching 7” in diameter. Opens 6-8 or 
more ona tall plant. This was very nice this 
past season. In color something like Magnolia. 
Preview (Marshall) (462) (Early midsea- 
—— gon) Very tall attractive new 
deep rose that | am sure is going to make a 
grand commercial. Vivid color but one that is 
well liked. Opens 6-7 large blooms with 
17-20 buds on a very tall strong plant. Fine 
propagator. 
Prosperity (Silva) (530) (Midseason) 
Sa ia ue .ROWeO short oleeicarayeor a 
light rose shade. Has all the good qualities 
of Picardy with a better color and with heavy 
ruffling. Quite similar to Heart’s Desire. 
Purple Supreme (Wilson) — (470) 
nee ean VIICS@CCOM) ancl 
slender plant with many well placed bright 
purple blooms. Good attachment and a popular 
cut flower variety. Heavy propagator. 
Rae (Hatch) (460) A very beautiful light 
pink flushed rosy lavender. Nicely 
ruffled. Opens up to 10 on a long spike. Have 
