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This rich, lustrous purple 
seems to have inherited hybrid vigor from two inbred parents. Opens ten vivid, glossy 
blooms on campanile spikes. Not in the upper register of beauty like Lancaster, but the 
best of the older purples. A fine commercial cut-flower and an excellent basket glad. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
— *x*_* * (436) (Butt, 1942) (70 days) (J. S. Bach x Picardy) This 
Radiance e e e light vermilion-red with chalky texture differs from any 
other red that I know of, harking back to J. S. Bach for its odd color. Builds a tall con- 
servative spike. Quite regular in performance. Recommended. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
Ravel * *& *k «6(477) (K. & M., 1946) (80 days) This splendid medium-violet, 
@ e e named for the French composer, is the most consistent large spike- 
maker among the “blues”. Readily opens eight five-inch florets at a time. Rapidly becom- 
ing the standard violet, filling the niche formerly occupied by Blue Beauty, and, earlier 
still, by Ave Maria. Its smooth, fresh violet-blue color is enhanced by a garnet tongue. 
In heavy demand. (L 1-.20; 10-1.60) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) (S 3-.25; 10-.75) (Blbts. 20-.50) 
xk ok o* (452) (Butt, 1939) (80 days) (Com. Koehl x Picardy) 
Red Charm e e e e King of the Reds for many years. Superseded today, 
but still very fine. Opens six to eight rich, lustrous blooms on massive flowerheads. A 
great commercial. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
wk * *& S450) (Roberts, 1946) (70 days) (Picardy x Tip Top) 
Red Cherry e e e e A soft, smooth, yet quite brilliant light red, with a 
deeper red cherry in the center of each floret. Might be called a red Picardy, although the 
florets are rounder and wider open. Flowerheads are of excellent length and carry seven 
open florets. An early bloomer with a brilliant commercial future. On our season’s Honor 
Roll. (L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) (S 1-.30; 10-2.40) (Blbts. 5-.30; 100-4.00) 
wk kk ke (536) (Baerman, 1943) (70 days) (Picardy x Flaming 
Red Plush om? Meteor) This handsome, plushy salmon-scarlet is one of 
the most gorgeous glads in existence and a real rival of Dieppe, though slightly deeper in 
tone. The warm, soft color is very easy on the eyes. Blooms are saucer-round, a full six 
inches in diameter and heavy as chamois-skin. Opens six to eight of these amaryllis-like 
blooms at a time. A vase of five or six spikes of Red Plush is something you'll remember 
the rest of your life. Astonishingly early for such a massive glad. Unlike most varieties, 
it will not bloom from small bulbs. Attachment is only fair but plenty good for the home 
garden or the local market. Red Plush would be a very famous glad if it had propagated 
as fast as Picardy. We are fortunate to have worked up a good stock. Be sure to try this 
if you want something outstanding that everyone else doesn’t have. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.60) (S 10-.30) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
“Red Plush certainly surprised me this year. Our best red all summer long. One 
perfect spike after arother.” —Max Hughes, Wyoming 
Kee Keene 1945) (85 d Picardy X (Baron Mun- 
Red Rascal **—*— (550) (Graff, 1945) (85 days) (Picardy X ( 
chausen x Beltane)) Intense light red with petals so 
heavy they are like starched and ruffled chamois-skin. Has a soft suede texture. The 
halftone on page 40 reveals at a glance the splendid styling of this gorgeous red. Moderate 
propagator. (L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) (S 1-.30; 10-2.40) (Blbts. 3-.20; 10-.60) 
7 wk wk kw) «(536) (Wright, 1948) (85 days) (Seedling x Red Charm) 
Redwing O02. 07. e sae aaah te scarlet will open eight to ten 
54-inch florets on long willowy spikes. A grand exhibition variety and an excellent cut- 
flower. Color is near a self-scarlet except for a deepening in the throat. Florets are round 
and slightly ruffled. Redwing appears to have done well everywhere. 
(L 1-2.50) (M 1-1.75) (S 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (Blbts. 1-.30; 10-2.50) 
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