z_* * (433) (Palmer, 1947) (90 days) (Picardy x Gate of Heaven) 
Ladrone e e¢ e A fine deep salmon, blending to a clear yellow throat. Some- 
what reminiscent of Beacon but less garish; softer and more harmonious in effect. An ex- 
ceedingly tall grower that opens seven or eight trimly-tailored florets on long flowerheads. 
Should be an excellent commercial and a fine basket variety. Heavy propagator. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 1-.20; 10-1.60) (S 2-.25; 10-1.00) (Blbts. 25-.20) 
Kee (406) (Lake, 1941) (85 days) ((Golden Measure x Belinde) 
Lady Jane e e¢ ¢ X (Maid of Orleans x Picardy)) Cream with a soft yellow 
throat. Builds a very formal spike with eight open florets. Very popular. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
A * * «(940) (H. H. Harris, 1944) (85 days) (Sport of Picardy ) 
Lady Luck e ¢ ¢ A lady attired in soft pink with cream trimmings. One of 
the most delicate of pastels. Reminiscent of Lotus in its coloring and waxy texture. Grows 
like Picardy. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
wz & * * (470) (Palmer, 1944) (85 days) (Minuet x King Lear) 
Lancaster ° e¢ e¢ ¢ This tall-growing purple of lustrous satin sheen is truly 
a royal flower. Not a red-purple like most varieties in this class but a true purple. The 
large florets, of which six to eight are open at a time on towering spikes, are richly ruffled. 
Lancaster is stunning for accent in arrangements and soul-satisfying in the garden where 
it strikes a color note like a deep bass chord on the piano. Combines well with the laven- 
der-purples, roses, yellows, creams, and whites. Rose-throated Freedom would enhance 
the richness of its color. Lancaster shares top honors in its color class with red-purple 
Sherwood. Not a fast propagator, Lancaster has won its way by outstanding merit. An 
ace for the cut-flower trade. Should be in every garden. Illustrated in color on the 
back cover.. (L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 10-.75) (S 10-.50) (Blbts. Pkg. .40) 
If You Like , 
Them Ruffled, \ 
Don’t Miss 
GENGHIS 
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