NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1951 
DEE TWELVE (Arenius) (452) 
Seedling D-12. After debating for three years whether to introduce 
Dee Twelve or not we are finally doing so. Its main fault is a somewhat short 
flowerhead in proportion to its very tall (514’—6’) overall spike. However, 
a two year A rating from the N. A. G. C. trial gardens, as well as numerous 
letters of praise from the many growers who have tried it, plus a very good 
reception by our local florists, have convinced us that we should let others 
grow it as well. 
Dee Twelve is a clear medium red self color opening up to 8 blooms, 
with 6 showing color on an 18 to 22 bud spike. Occasional spikes will show 
some misplacement. Blooms are 514”—6” in size with good attachment. 
Growth has been very healthy with deep green foliage and numerous bulb- 
lets, that germinate well and make good sized bulbs. Its outstanding quality 
is its wonderful color which we believe is the best in its class. 
A good stock permits a moderate introductory price. 
Bulbs $1.50 each any size. 10 for $12.00. Bulblets 25c each. 10 for $2.00. 
GROWERS’ UNITS 
$25.00 dL 5M 5S 100 Bulblets 
$50.00 10L 10M 10S 300 Bulblets 
$100.00 20L 20M 25S l, pt. Bulblets 
“I want particularly to hit (the shows) with your D-12 this year as it is the finest 
red I have ever seen as it bloomed here, possibly too large for florist use, but a great 
exhibition glad that will go places.”—Yakima, Wash. 
“D-12 proved to be a beautiful glad which the Mrs. and I liked very much. I would 
describe it as ‘Chinese Red’, having large florets and a long flowerhead—7 open with 9 
showing color—total of approximately 23 buds. The bulb is healthy and produced num- 
erous bulblets.”—Binghampton, N. Y. 
“The red seedling you sent me for trial last spring did very well. Everyone admired 
the color, and it made a fine tall spike. Flowerhead might have stretched a little more, 
but it wasn’t planted in the best part of the trial garden. Placement not perfect on all 
spikes, but a wonderful color, admired by everyone. Going to name it?’—Boise, Idaho. 
“Just a note concerning the trial bulb of D-12 that you sent me. It is a wonderful 
grower. I would say that its nearest competitor is Mid America. But, as it grows for 
me, I prefer D-12 to the latter variety.”—-Minnesota Lake, Minn. 
ORCHID FANTASY (Siemsen) (466) 
Here is a glad your florists will demand in big quantities, an exquisite 
pastel shade of pale orchid. Never flecks. Wide open 414” florets with 
seven open. Always places and faces perfectly. Fifty-five inches tall. 
Never crooks. One of the few glads that you can cut any time during the 
hottest part of the day, as the florets do not wilt in the sun, always looking 
fresh. Neither do the bud sheaths burn or brown from the heat. Bulblets 
germinate easily. 
Award of Merit — 1949 — Connecticut. 
Award of Merit — 1950 — Western Mass. 
Scored 88 at Western Mass. 
Stock limited — No Growers’ Units 
Prices: Large—$5; Medium—$4; Small—$3; Bulblets—50c each. 
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