
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
Geranium ABC Red —new intropuction 
It is a perpetual blooming, selfbranching, dwarf variety Many growers after trying ABC Red have praised it in 
with bright red flowers, and that’s not all. It is early and letters such as the following: 
very free flowering. For example, rooted cuttings potted 
May lst were in full bloom by Decoration Day. 


August 15, 1950 
American Bulb Company 
Retail customers visiting greenhouses where trials of this Clicoce silicois 
superior Geranium were growing have selected ABC Red 
: ' ; Se ‘ "I bought the ABC Red Geraniums because you were so enthu- 
immediately in preference to many standard varieties in 
siastic about them, but after growing them a full year—in the 
the same house. Growers who neglected to order ABC Red greenhouse and also in tough spots out of doors—at the cemetery 
last Fall when our salesmen offered it to them, placed and beds around homes—I would say that you did not praise 
d : 5 : them nearly enough! They hold their color beautifully, and grow 
orders immediately when they saw it at other greenhouses. rapidly and branch into a fine plant even without a pinch.” 
NOT PATENTED BUT... our grower requests that every- (Signed) Al Wietzke 
one who purchases plants will please confine propagation Roseacre Greenhouse 
1 1 i Charlotte, Michi 
to covering their own needs for retail sales. Please do not PEE Nee aN Bae 
propagate it for sale to the wholesale trade for 3 years. 

Plants are sold with this understanding. We feel sure that Booking orders now for delivery from February on. All 
you will cooperate. orders will be filled in the order they are received. 
OUR SPECIAL LOWER PRICES FOR 1951 ON 24” PLANTS: $14.00 per 100 plants $135.00 per 1000 plants 
We cannot accept orders for less than 100 plants. 250 plants at the 1000 rate i 






CARNATION PRINCESS IRENE — A European Introduction 
Princess Irene is shell pink, a strong grower and very free flower- We offer rooted cuttings delivered during the months of January, 
ing. Our cuttings are propagated by an American specialist. Stock February and March. 
is clean and healthy. $15.00 per 100 $125.00 per 1000 
MINIMUM ORDER — 100 CUTTINGS. NO C.O.D. ORDERS. 
NEW CARNATIONS FOR 195! 
AUTUMN GLOW (Sim) PETERSEN’S PINK SIM 
A seedling of Elizabeth Rowe x Helen Hussey. Color is almond with soft A new light pink sport of the well known William Sim introduced by 
rose pink edges and lines. Softer and lovelier than Mrs. Guba but not as Ernest A. Petersen, Saxonville, Mass.’ Identical in every respect except 
spectacular. The rose pink variegation and the high full flower make color. to William Sim. SOLD OUT—ORDER NOW FOR DELIVERY DEC. 
the center appear pink. Flowers remain large all season. Stems are long 1951 TO APRIL 1952. 
and strong. Plants large and productive. During dark Winter weather REGAL PINK (Sim) 
there is some splitting. Superior to any orange variegated variety 
bairoduced inmanneecis: -A seedling of Puritan x Helen Hussey. A soft rose or medium pink, 
similar in color to Virginia Rose or Pink Mercury, but richer and more 
uniform. The form is similar to that of Puritan. The plants are bushy and 
LEXINGTON (Patten) very productive. Stems are long and strong. Keeping quality is excellent. 
The first flowers are of medium size, but rapidly reach between 3 and 4 
A seedling of Charm x King Cardinal. Originated by Russell Davenport inches in diameter. Splitting has been less than 1%. 
of Lexington, Mass. It is salmon pink and similar in color to Laddie. 
Flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and stems are strong. Does not split. UNIQUE (Patten) 
An excellent novelty with 3 to 4 inch flowers of rich purple with an 
MRS. E. F. GUBA (Sim) orchid edge. Stems are very strong and plants productive. 
A seedling of John Briry x Dorothy Napier. The large, full, symmetrical VALENTINE (Patten) 
flowers are pale almond with vivid deep pink edges and lines and keep ’ CS oe . 
splendidly. Plants are large and very productive with long strong stems. Flowers have bright scarlet centers and each petal has a distinctive white 
Some splitting occurs during the winter. aan are very productive and have strong stems. An excellent 
MRS. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ( Waltermire ) WLU LAS LS (Ei ey) 
From the same cross as Mrs. Guba, but the two varieties do not resemble 
A pink sport of Northland introduced by William M. Waltermire. A each other in any way. The color is deep pink, similar to Sidney Little- 
vivid rose pink similar in color to Virginia Rose. Flowers are about field. The flower is almost as large as that of Littlefield, and is fuller and 
32 to 4 inches, do not fade and rarely, if ever, split. Growth is very higher centered. The stems are a little longer, and the plants are more pro- 
prolific and disease free. Stems are very heavy and good length. It is ductive and easier to propagate. It keeps perfectly, and there is almost 
easy to propagate, has excellent keeping qualities and ships well. no splitting. 
All varieties restricted except Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Princess Irene. Minimum order—100 of a variety. 
DEIGE Smt eater rte tert ee ee ees $20.00 per 100 $150 per 1000 
SEE OUR COMPLETE LIST OF CARNATION VARIETIES Page 58 
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