BLUE LAGOON (G, Snyder ’46) 478 (EM). Not the perfect dark blue that 
all hybridizers are seeking, but one that will be useful for years to come. 
A fairly clear shade of medium to dark violet blue. Larger than Abu Hassan, 
not velvety in texture nor as deep in color as that variety. Opens 5 or 6 
informally placed florets on tall straight spikes. An average propagator, but 
bulblets germinate quite well. A good blue. 
L .75, M .50, S .35, Bulblets 4—.25, 10—.50, 100—$4.00. 
BOISE BELLE (Roberts ’48) 343 (ML). A streamlined version of the old 
favorite Betty Nuthall, with added frills and more brilliant coloring. It is 
a fairly late bloomer, altho about a week earlier than its famous grand- 
parent. Should be planted in April, or not later than May Ist to hit the 
August shows. The entire center of the flower is a clear light yellow, 
shading to a wide margin of pink at the edges. The deeper yellow :ip 
petals are edged with a dainty picotee border of scarlet-pink. Florets are 
beautifully and heavily ruffled, with very heavy petal substance. 9 to 12 
flowers are open at once on tall plants, long stretchy flowerheads of 22-25 
buds. With ordinary field culture florets measure 4-414 inches for us, 
altho we have seen some larger, and have had many reports of 4'%4-inch 
flowers. However, we think it belongs in the 343 group, as presently classi- 
fied. Introduced with only a small stock, heavy demand has kept our 
supply at a low level, altho it is quite a good propagator. Bulblets run 
medium to small in size, but germinate and grow well. Should be a heavy 
winner at future shows. Was Division Champion at the 1949 Southern Wis- 
consin-Northern Illinois show. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets .25, 2—.45, 10—$1.75, 100—$14.00. 
BOLDFACE (H. O. Evans 747) 533 (EM). A strikingly blotched variety 
of deep salmon scarlet, the large central spot of dark red surrounded by 
a border of pure white. A most interesting glad that commands instant 
attention in the garden. The large, broad-petaled flowers are nicely frilled. 
about 6-7 open at a time. Stems are medium-tall, flowerheads of good 
length. A robust grower, good propagator, and a fine all around variety for 
novelty and show purposes. Should be a good seller at roadside stands or 
wherever people are looking for the unusual in cut flowers. 
L $1.25, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 2—.25, 10—$1.00, 100—$8.00. 
BURLINGTON (Hatch 747) 437 (M). We are very fond of this bright rosy 
scarlet with clear white center. Its one fault may be a rather short flower- 
head. but the color is so different and attractive that we think it very much 
worthwhile. Plenty of height below first flower. About 6 nicely frilled large 
florets open at once. A good grower and propagator. 
L .35, M .25, S 2—.25, Bulblets 15—.25, 100—$1.25. 
BURMA (Palmer 743) 562 (EM).....The rich ruffled deep rosy red that is 
so widely grown and universally admired. Stands unique in its class, cer- 
tainly one of the all-time greats of the gladiolus world. The heavily ruffled 
florets stand up in hot weather better than most of the dark varieties; 
very little burning on the hottest days. Altho it may not hold up quite 
as well after cutting as some, it is used by florists in iarge quantities. 
Especially pretty when combined with whites and creams, particularly the 
ruffled ones. A spray made of Burma and our ruffled cream seedling 
(171-6) was one of the loveliest floral pieces we have ever seen. A fine 
propagator, and now down in price so everyone can plant lots of it. 
L 2—.25, M 4—.25, S 6—.25, Bulblets 50—.20, 100—.35. 
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“Your descriptions mean more to me than those of any other cataloguer, 
I have used your catalog as a source book of information in deciding what 
varieties to stock for next year.” 
(From a prominent Minnesota glad grower and cataloguer). 
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