26 CLADIOLUS OF DIS TUNG iON 

SIBONEY 566 (Allen) (Mid-sezson) A lavender, slightly on the rose side. Fine for shows 
and particularly valuable for florist work. Opens 6 to 8 mammoth florets on a spike 
carrying 20 to 22 buds. Propagation and germination are excellent, most of the bulblets 
blooming. Has won championship honors at leading shows. 
M $1.00; S .60; Blbts. .20 each; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $12.00 
SILVER WINGS 500 (Ritsema) (Mid-season) Probably the greatest show sensation of 1943. 
Another white sport of Picardy, formerly known at P39. Plenty of argument as to 
which is best, this or Leading Lady. There is a definite difference in type of florets 
and color. Silver Wings being somewhat whiter, wider open and a bit more ruffled. 
A very heavy increaser and excellent grower. 
L .15; M 2 for .20; S 3 for .15; Blbts. 10 for .15; 100 for .60 
SKYLARK 523 (Palmer) (Early mid-season) A vivid brilliant orange with a large golden 
throat. Blooms reach 5 inches and opening up to 6. Carries about 16 buds. An ex- 
tremely shown variety that immediately attracts the attention of everyone. 
M .75; S .50; Blbts. 2 for .20; 10 for .75 
SKYROCKET 550 (Barrett) Tall medium brilliant red, formal type. Spikes have a 28-inch 
flowerhead, opening 8 with 6 more in color. The introducer claims it has been the most 
outstanding red in his garden. L $1.50; M $1.00; S .75; Blbts. 2 for .20; 10 for .80 
SKYWAY 440 (Stevens) Skyway looks like one of the kest 1948 introductions. It is early, 
a clear light pink with a white and cream throat. Opens 7 on a 32-inch flowerhead, 
carrying 18 to 20 buds. Florets are about 5 inches and are firmly attached. 
L $3.00; M $2.00; S $1.00; Blbts. .30 each; 10 for $2.40 
SNOW FLURRY 400 (Clark-Moses) Clean, pure white Picardy sport, nicely ruffled. 
Blooms are well attached. lying flat against the stem. Opens 6 to 8 well placed florets 
and should make an excellent commercial. 
M .30; S .20; Blbts. 2 for .20; 10 for .75; 100 for $6.00 
SPIC AND SPAN 4382 (Carlson) (Mid-season) Tall ruffled deep pink, capable of winning 
for longest flowerhead and most open florets. Spic and Spen is a cross of Picardy and 
New Era, combining the good points of both. I have never known one to crook, spikes 
are gun barrel type carrying 20 to 22 buds and opening 10 in the field with 6 more in 
color. It holds its deep pink color perfectly to the tip. A fine cutter from medium and 
small sizes, good propagator and germinator. 
L .80; M .70; S .60; Blbts. 2 for .20; 10 for .75; 100 for $6.00 
SPINDTHRIFT 400 (Chase) (Mid-season) Beautiful ruffled creamy white with a propen- 
sity for opening 8 to 10 wide open florets in perfect formal placement. Voted most 
beautiful spike in entire show, Boston 1947. Alluring for its chaste beauty. 
M .75; S .50; Blbts. 2 for .20; 10 for .75; 100 for $5.00 
SPOTLIGHT 413 (Palmer) (Mid-season) Probably the outstanding yellow of recent years. 
Clear, bright yellow with small feather blotch of scarlet. Produces tall straight spikes 
which carry 18 buds and hold 5 to 6 large blooms open at once. It produces plenty of 
large bulblets which bloom easily. Spotlight has been in great demand for commercial 
growers ever since its introduction and is a real addition to the yellow class. 
L 10; M 2 for .15; S 3 for .15; Blbts. 25 for .20; 100 for .75 
SPRING SONG 466 (Kadel) (Early) A large flowering early lavender recommended for 
cutflower trade. Throat is of a slightly deeper shade. Plant is tall and stem consist- 
ently straight. Excellent propagator and blooms frequently from bulblets. 
L .40; M .30; S .20; Blbts. 10 for .25; 100 for $2.00 
SPUN GOLD 312 (Palmer) (Early) Color is a clear, deep, unmarked yellow. Very early 
and recommended as a commercial early yellow of better color than most. The spikes 
are medium tall, carrying 16 buds, opening 5 to 6 at one time. Seems to bloom evenly 
over a comparative short blooming period. L .50; M .35; S .20; Blbts. 10 for .25 
STORMY WEATHER 480 (Barrett) Originator considers this the most beautiful smoky. 
Tall growing, rose-lavender-grey. Most unusual color. Florets are of good size, open- 
ing several on a tall, s’ender spike. M $1.00; S .75; Blbts. 4 for .25; 10 for .50 
SUMMER GAL 543 (Zimmer) There is nothing to compare with this large shimmering 
geranium pink with rose feather in the throat. Florets are slightly ruffied, attaining a 
