GUIDEBOOK FOR 1950 

441 SILCHERLIED (Pfitzer ’50) (our 
1950 introduction) E. Song of Silcher, 
a German composer of about 1600. 
This is a wonderful color harmony 
just about out of this world. Base 
color about 427/1 with a small U- 
shaped solid mark (not a_ blend) 
around % x % inch, set rather deep 
in the throat, about 27/1 on RHS 
color chart. On Ridgeway, about 1 3 f 
marked XII 71 m. In language some- 
what better understood, a deep la 
France pink with small, solid, deep 
bordeau rose mark in throat, the main 
color being about 4 tints above the 
throat mark, beautiful color harmony 
as really two tones of one color (27). 
Though classified light pink, it is 
deeper than the light rose pink wonder 
glad Tivoli and much more beautiful, 
hard as it may be to imagine. 
The plant specifications ring in har- 
mony also, as its exhibition and com- 
mercial qualities are tops. Tall, strong 
spikes, 60-66 inches high, carrying 
18-20 buds capable of opening eight 
5 inch, well formed and attached 
florets even when cut in bud and 
several more if cut later. Double row 
placement, early, healthy and excel- 
lent propagator. We _ expect this 
variety to prove out the best of the 
20 odd varieties herein offered first 
time in American catalogs. 
Our own ratings, AA 93, thus topping 
Tivoli and Greta Garbo. 
Our prices, as exactly as we can esti- 
mate them, equal the one and only 
current foreign wholesale price plus 
the duty and other incidental costs 
of importation, so these prices are 
net, with no dozen rate except to com- 
mercial growers and catalogers. 
Each M (run No. 2-3, blt grown) $7.00 
Blts each $1.25. 
DEEP PINK—42 Series 
443 ALGOMA (Butt ’44) M. A buff 
toned, medium-deep pink with a red 
flush which deepens as the flower 
ages and a very spectacular, deep red 
throat. The color is certainly “differ- 
ent” and all other details could be 
aptly described “perfect.” Plants are 
tall and strong, always straight. Opens 
eight 5 inch florets with ease in open 
field, always well placed. 
Our rating, B 80. 
ean L .15 M .10 Bits (100, $1) (pt., 
443 COTILLION (Butt ’48) M. Deep pink 
with prominent cream throat. Ten 
open on tall spikes, a grand champion 
contender. Our 1st Tri State, Wells- 
ville, Ohio. A first at W. Va. also 
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Best R.I. and Grand Champion at 
Mich. State show ’49, 
Test ratings, A 85. 
Each L $1.00 M .60 S .40 Bits .04. 
443 NECIA (Both ’45) (our ’49 import 
release) M. Though Mr. Both describes 
this glad as salmon pink, we consider 
it to be deep pink, the depth of color 
seemingly to be made up of an inter- 
mixture of some salmon and some 
rose. Has a rather prominent cycla- 
men blotch making it a very pleasing 
and harmonious color combination. 
The tall, strong spikes bordering on 
very tall, show real power and heavy 
substance. The florets are at the top 
of the 400 size range and occasionally 
go beyond 6 inches. We have been 
growing stock of this variety several 
years, becoming more and more im- 
pressed with its good propagation and 
fine commercial habits and pleasing 
color. Very outstanding. 
Test ratings, A 87. 
Each L .75 M .50 S .25 Bits .07 (100, 
$5.) (1000, $30.) (pt., $50.). 
542 PERSONALITY (Butt-Evans ’47) M. 
Basic color is deep pink slightly rosy 
toned. This glad looks equally good 
for exhibition and for commercial use. 
Most every spike appears to be of 
show champion quality. Tall, power- 
ful plants, 7-9 open in the field. Of 
the many “deep pink Picardys,”’ most 
of them sports, this is the only one 
that has satisfied us. 
Our firsts at Pa. state and Tri State 
shows, 749. 
Our ratings, A 86. 
Sane L .40 M .30 S .20 Bits .03 (100, 
LIGHT RED—50 Series 
550 ANIMATION (Butt ’47) LM. Bright, 
medium-light red with small cream 
throat lines. 6 inches up florets, 6-7 
open. Responds quickly with extra 
size via “shot in the arm” methods 
(liquid manure, blood meal, ammon- 
ium sulphates and nitrates, etc.) ap- 
plied at early bud stage. Appears to be 
sturdy enough in its habits to warrant 
listing (and buying’) at current price. 
Test ratings, B 85. 
Each L .50 M .35 S .20 Bits .04 (100, 
$2.). 
550 MID-AMERICA (Knierim-Evans 747) 
M. The first variety we have offered, 
raised by one of our customers from 
seed (cross 486, Red Charm x Snow 
Cruiser) offered in our catalog. May 
any similar subsequent offers be as 
good! 
Color clear, brilliant light red, un- 
marked. Mammoth, smooth, round 
florets around 7 inches diameter and 
