Florentine 
& * (240) (Butt, 1948) (65 days) 
Bo-Peep e¢ ¢ (Crinklette x Mibloom) Little 
Bo-Peep wouldn’t have minded losing her sheep if she 
had found instead a clump of these charming little 
“arrangement glads”. The heavily substanced buffy 
petals are intensely frilled and crimped. Combine it 
with other warm-toned arrangement glads like Little 
Gold, Twinkles, or Ruby for an intriguing effect. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.20; 10-1.60) (Blbts. 8-.25; 100-2.50) 
ww * = (562) (Salman, 1947) 
Boulogne on eT ere (85 days) A tall- 
growing, silky wine-red that we rate as one of Hol- 
land’s best. The unflagging production of long flower- 
heads with plenty of “handle”, even from young bulbs, 
will delight the cut-flower grower. Plain-petalled, 
like most of the Dutch varieties, it will readily open 
up to eight florets on an always formal two-row spike. 
An ace commercial that has not yet had all the lime- 
light it deserves. Reminds one of the color of the 
American Beauty rose. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) 
(S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
4 b xX (566) (Carlson, 
Bridal Orchid (33) (7703, 
(Elizabeth the Queen x Oriental Pearl) Bridal Orchid, 
along with Noweta Rose, was judged one of the leading 
introductions of 1950 according to the symposium con- 
ducted by the NAGC. Vigorous as a young corn plant, 
the resultant bloom-spike has everything but beauty, 
with us at least. I saw better spikes at several shows, 
but a tendency toward crowding and flecking seemed 
characteristic last summer. Let us hope for a revised 
rating after a more normal season. Meanwhile you 
might like to try this much-advertised newcomer. 
(L 1-3.00) (M 1-2.50) (S 1-2.00) 
(Blbts. 1-.50; 10-3.50) 
e © & *& & & (324) (Prest gard, 
Brightside 1934) (65 days) The 
oldest variety on our list and one which we believe 
still has a place because of its uniquely beautiful color 
and form which are typical of the Prestgard strain. A 
Lavender and Gold 
medley of apricot and gold, blending to bittersweet 
orange at the tips. Heavy translucent substance and 
spirited dancing style give it vivacity of form as well 
as of color. An appropriate emblematic flower for an 
optimists’ club! (L 2-.20; 10-.80 (M 10-.40) 
(S 10-.20) (Blbts Pkg. 20) 
Buckeye Bronze *—— 
(490) (Wilson, 1940) (90 days) (Picardy x Aflame) The 
bronzy tints of this novel smoky are at their best com- 
bined with buffs and yellows and a bit of autumn 
foliage. Try Manchu, October Sunshine, or Sunlight. 
Autumn-tinted or golden chrysanthemums would also 
make good “filler.” Buckeye Bronze is one of the most 
useful of the smokies. (L 2-.20; 10-.80) (M 10-.40) 
(S 10-.20) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
KOK EK TKS (562) (Palmer 923 es5 
Burma e e e e days) (Premier Henry x 
King Lear) This is my candidate for the distinction 
of being the greatest glad Prof. Palmer ever produced. 
An aristocrat of aristocrats! The massive six-inch 
florets are round as saucers, heavy as rose-red plush, 
and lavishly fluted and frilled. The basket of Burma 
photographed atop a desk, shown on page 24, was one 
of the most stupendous we have ever enjoyed; yet the 
spikes were grown from No. 4 bulbs. If a spike of 
Burma took 5-7 years to produce, like an orchid, you’d 
pay $25 for a Burma corsage and it would be well 
worth it! Certainly both Nature and Prof. Palmer out- 
did themselves to produce this gloriously beautiful 
flower! (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) 
(S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
ROKK (SID Claas 
Butterscotch ee ry toss) #90 
days) (Picardy x Betty Nuthall) This ruffled, deep 
buff won our affection last summer by its consistent 
production of substantial spikes with up to eight open 
florets. A rugged grower that I think you'll like. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 1-.20; 10-1.50) 
(S 2-.30; 10-1.00) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
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