marketing the releases of Rev. N. H. Lines. Rev. Lines seems to have the knack of 
getting tall, strong-growing habits in his seedlings. And all of his seedlings have shown 
exceptional vigor, and able to take hot dry weather in stride. These habits are require- 
ments in commercial culture. It is an honor for any hybridist to place his seedling in 
Chas. Larus list of 10 best introductions of the year in NEGS yearbook. Sensation of 
sensations! Rev. Lines placed THREE 1949 releases in this list of ‘Best Ten.”’ Check 
them yourself. LA VALLE, CHINOOK and NELLIE LOU all made this honor roll!!! 
While two other of his 1949 releases failed to make this select list, we still believe that 
they are tops in their color class.) LA VALLE was widely tested in different sections of 
the country during the past year, and we were amazed to receive no unfavorable reports. 
LA VALLE did exceptionally well in all sections of the country. We are very enthusiastic 
about the future of these seedlings, and believe that their purchase will be an investment 
in satisfaction. Volume of stocks are still very low, and their price is in relation to avail- 
able stocks. ; 
LINES ORIGINATIONS 
BUFF QUEEN (Lines-1950)—Our candidate for the best introduction of 1950, and 
we predict that it will be included in the ‘“‘ten-best.”’ As in the past, we will let the per- 
formance of this seedling create its own market. No “super-duper” claims will be made 
for it until it has made good in your gardens, although Mr. Lines reports BUFF QUEEN 
to be equal to, or better than other releases from him. A very rich orange buff with al- 
most no markings. Grows 51% feet tall, and will hold its florets open in the field for days 
without damage. Opens 10 or more 6-inch florets, on an always straight spike. Texture 
is very heavy, and propagation very good. Perfect health. Quality of the seedlings 
coming from this hybridist is cutstanding. Are you going to let the other growers 
““catch-the-boat”’? 
Any size bulb $5.00. No bulblets this year. 
LA VALLE (Lines-49)—A new leader in the 507 class. Light ivory cream with small 
orange throat marks. Consistantly grows 5 feet tall, and opens eight 54-inch florets. 
Extremely healthy and fine propagator. Texture is very heavy, with florets tied tight 
to the spike. Beautifully ruffled and fluted. No crooks. Takes hot, dry weather in stride. 
This fine variety is a potential heavy prize winner, as soon as more stock is in the 
hands of exhibitors. Here is one that can go after that grand championship. We are go- 
ing to see some sensational wins from LA VALLE in the very near future. A sensational 
record was made in its trial year from the small amount of stock in the hands of the public. 
A grand improvement over such varieties as Sir Galahad, Salmon’s Glory and Coventry. 
This is going to be the biggest seller since Spic & Span. Several large growers rate LA 
VALLE as the best introduction of 1949. All variety reports agree on this sterling variety. 
Any size bulb $3.00. Bulblets 10 for $2.00 with each bulb. 
CHINOOK (Lines-49)—One of the most robust of all varieties. Opens up to nine 6-inch 
florets on a tall, rangy spike. Always straight. Thirty-inch flower head, and holds its 
size to the last bud. Propagation is very good. Extra good keeper. Class 532. In spite 
of its size and robust growth, its color gives it a most appealing attraction. A clear, rich, 
pure salmon with no markings of any kind. A salmon classification covers a wide range 
of color make-up, but pure salmon fits this one like a glove. Will be in commerce long 
after our present salmons have been classed as discards. CHINOOK will do much to 
put them in the “ash-can.” Whether LA VALLE or CHINOOK is ultimately rated 
superior over the other, still remains to be proven. They can both receive the honor, as 
far as we are concerned. Neither of them need any apologies. Won longest flower head 
award at LeRoy (Illinois) show. Really can take the heat. 
Any size bulb $3.00. Bulblets 10 for $2.00 with each bulb. 
NELLIE LOU (Lines-49)—Here is the third variety to make the honor roll of “‘best-ten” 
introductions of the year. Another tall, strong-growing sensation, this time in a true 
flesh pink, with a small strawberry throat mark. Not just another pink, as you will agree. 
Here is a variety that will give you a very pleasant surprise. 51% to 6 feet tall, and always 
straight. Nicely ruffled and will open nine. Class 440, but usually makes 500 class. 
Made 3214-inch flower head to win longest flower head at Waterloo (Iowa) show. 
Another one that can thrive in a desert. “ 
Any size bulb $3.00. Bulblets 10 for $2.00 with each bulb. 
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