CORDOVA (Palmer 749) 432 (E). Looks like a good early blooming pink 
from the dean of Canadian hybridizers. We were much impressed with 
the blooms we had from only a couple of blooming size bulbs last season. 
A clear medium light pink shading to a creamy throat. Florets large, 
lightly frilled, and a beautiful shade of pink, with at least 7 or 8 open on 
good spikes. Fine propagator. Probably not quite as early as June Day or 
Skyway. 
Bulbs, any size, $1.50 each. Bulblets 2—.30, 12—$1.50, sold only with bulbs. 
COTILLION (Butt ’48) 542 (EM). A huge tall deep pink with large cream 
center. Florets often play “ring around the rosy” on the stem, and the 
latter sometimes crooks, but a good spike can really be a winner. Opens 
up to 12 at a time. Was Grand Champion at the 1949 Michigan show, 2nd 
Day Champ at Vancouver. 
L $1.00, M .60, S .40, Bulblets 5—.25, 10—.40, 100—$3.00. 
CRIMSON TIDE (Roberts ’45) 452 (M). One of our first introductions 
that is still well liked by most fanciers, altho slow bulblet germination 
precludes ‘wide commercial use. Unique in color and texture, the large 
heavily ruffled florets appear to be formed of rich red velvet. Not over 5 
or 6 open at once on fairly tall spikes. Dr. Cason, Tennessee glad authority, 
has rated Crimson Tide at the very top of the 52 class since its introduc- 
tion. We sold out of this variety entirely except bulblets last year, so have 
only medium and small this season. However it is a fine bloomer from 
all sizes. 
M .40, S .25, Bulblets 6—.25, 10-—.35, 100—$2.80. 
DAISY MAE (Lins ’45) 521 (M). A tall husky orange-salmon with reddish 
throat spot. No raving beauty, but a good reliable variety for the shows 
and for commercial cutting. Fine habits of growth, propagation, and flower 
production make it important commercially, and florists don’t seem to 
mind its slightly harsh combination of colors. Makes exhibition spikes from 
medium bulbs. 
M 2—.20, S 4—.20, Bulblets 20—.25, 100—$1.00. 
DEBORAH SAMPSON (Scheer ’47) 440 (EM). A good light pink, altho 
we think a little lacking in character as compared to such varieties in 
similar shades as Seashell, Hearts Desire, and Complexion. Florets are 
medium large, not always well expanded, about 7-8 open at a time on gooa 
spikes. Probably appreciates a little extra feeding and watering while 
spikes are developing. A spike of this variety was Grand Champion at the 
big Pacific Northwest show, 1949. Makes lots of small bulblets. 
L .60, M .45, S .30, Bulblets 5—.25, 10—.40, 100—$3.00. 
DIADEM (N. H. Lines ’46) 460-462 (E). Another variety that is somewhat 
temperamental, but which can produce very fine spikes. Medium light rose 
pink with small spot of cream in the throat. 6 large flowers open on spikes 
of medium height. Quite a good propagator. Sometimes slightly fragrant. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets 12—$1.00, 100—$7.00. 
DIEPPE (Hassel ’45) 432 (EM). A beautiful deep salmon or light scarlet, 
really a flame color. A fine variety that has made the grade, ranking among 
the best newer commercials. Fine for shows too. Makes good spikes from 
medium bulbs, but for the best huge exhibition spikes large bulbs are 
needed. Up to 8 of these beautiful lightly frilled flowers open at once on 
tall graceful spikes. A dazzling color and a grand all around glad. Fine 
propagator. Won for largest floret at Beloit, Wis., Best R. I., LeRoy, Il., 
1949. 
L 2—.20, M 4—.25, S 6—.25, Bulblets 40—.25, 100—.50. 
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