Mee DitpoSuctions for 1952 
These are listed alphabetically according to the name of the originator as far as possible. 
They are not listed in the General 
List. There is also a new introduction in the Small Variety 
section on page 49 and one in the Fragrant Section on page 52. 
None of these new introductions of the year are given as extras and there is no discount 
on them. However if you order a number of them | will see that you are well treated. 
From YT. C. ARMSTRONG 
Albesca (30°) (Seedling No. 43003) 
(Rose Wings x Picardy) x 
(Elizabeth The Queen) Silver Medal Award in 
Canadian Trial Grounds. 
Beautifully ruffled pure clean sparkling white 
with a touch of pale green deep in the throat. 
Green deep in the throat of a white variety en- 
hances its beauty tremendously. The plant 
grows up to 4% ft. tall with a 22” head of 
18-20 buds with 7 open and 6 showing. The 4” 
or larger blooms are well placed and strongly 
attached. It opens well in water when cut tight, 
is a good propagator and healthy. 
Albesca is a distinctive and very charming 
variety, just the type that the public is beginning 
to appreciate. With its clean chaste color, 
delicate ruffling and distinctively formed florets 
and gracefulness it is an ideal medium sized 
variety for baskets or for any other purpose. 
Remember this is by the originator of An- 
drena, another fine variety and we are looking for 
more outstanding introductions from him. 
Albesca won Grand Champ Basket at the 
Niagara Peninsula Show in 1951. 
Any size 1/3.00, 10/24.00 
‘| had over 100 new varieties, but forme, Okla- 
homa, Wedgwood, Aurole, and Friendship were 
Heavenly Beautiful. | also loved Pactolus and 
Carnival which were shockingly beautiful as they 
seemed to hit the eye with force.” 
—Mrs. F. W. Fink, lowa 
‘| assure you, that yours were the best as | al- 
ways, always had the greatest satisfaction grow- 
ing the glads bought from you.”’ 
—Mrs. E. James, Rhode Island 
“Our thanks to you for the wonderful bulbs you 
sent to us last year. Every one grew and did so 
well. We have never planted finer bulbs than the 
ones you sent last season. Thanks so much for the 
extra count.” 
—Mrs. H. E. Starkey, Rhode Island 
“Enjoyed the bulbs | got from you last year very 
much.” —Mrs. A. Chas. Loker, Kansas 
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From PERCY BARRETT 
Barrett’s Beauty (400) A _ glorified 
iolet Dickinson 
with deeper lines in the throat. A beautiful 
basket variety. It grows 
4% ft. tall with a 26” 
flower head and 22-24 
buds of which 7-8 414” 
florets are open at a 
time. One of Barrett’s 
best. The picture tells 
the story. 
Any size 1/2.00 
Bbts. 3/1.00 
(466) 
ery 
early. An improved 
Colonial Dame, taller, 
somewhat lighter laven- 
der, deeper throat. 
Grows over 4 ft. tall, 
with 27’ head, 20-22 
buds, 8 open, 6 show- 
ing. Ruffled and fluted 
4%” blooms. Should be 
very valuable because 
of its 65 day blooming 
as well as for its other 
good qualities. 
Any size 1/2.00 
Bbts. 3/1.00 
Henrietta 
From F. C. CAVE 
Barrett's Beauty 
Taj Mahal (Cave) (400) M. This is 
one of the most beautiful 
whites I ever saw. A clear creamy or oyster 
shell white that is not a show flower but at- 
tracts the attention and admiration of everyone. 
The slender wiry spikes are over four feet 
tall with 18-20 buds with 6-7 open and several 
showing. The heavily ruffled and needlepoint 
blooms have good placement and attachment 
