LaVALLE (507 class) 
LaVALLE is a light ivory cream with an orange 
feather in throat that adds to its beauty. Consistently 
grows five feet tall. Opens 7-9 5%” florets on a 19-bud 
spike, always straight. The florets are So rich in color 
they attract immediate attention. Easily the leader in 
this class. Production and germination good. This one 
will win in any competition if in good condition. Price 
and Growers’ units same as Chinook. 
Sidney Mode of Canada writes (’49): “Your LaValle 
is grand. A beautiful, healthy, vigorous variety which 
is without doubt the leader in the 507 class. It stood our 
adverse weather and produced gorgeous spikes. I could 
do some winning with it if I had sufficient stock.” 
O. M. Farrington, Kentucky, writes (’49): “My guess 
is, LaValle will be heard from not only in the North, but 
also in the South and West. LaValle was one of the 
three best in my test plot, and the best of the new in- 
troduction.” 
With the limited stock out, I am receiving many 
reports of its winnings. Best recent introduction for 
Mr. Lasch, at Purdue, Ind., 1950. First and best recent 
introduction at Yakima, Washington, 1950. Also made 
at least two divisional champions in 1950. 
Be sure and get your Growers’ Unit, reduced prices 
on all our originations. 
NELLIE LOU (542 class) 
Almost a true flesh pink with small strawberry throat 
mark. Grows very tall and straight. Opens 8-10 5%” 
lightly ruffled florets on a 20-bud spike. Excellent keep- 
er, and good shipper. It will open to the last bud, and 
holds its size almost to the top bud. 
This is not just another pink, but something very 
different and really outstanding. Have never grown 
anything like it, or more beautiful. It will win in any 
competition. A strong, healthy grower. Production and 
germination just fair. It can take a lot of bad weather, 
and still make show spikes. Price same as Chinook. 
Ray Koenig, Waterloo, Iowa, writes (1949): “Nellie 
Lou came almost right for our State Glad Show in 
Waterloo. Grew 70” tall in field. Cut it on Wednesday 
for our show on Saturday. Held up well. Opened 7 
florets with 8 showing color, on a 19-bud spike. Won 
first in its class. Also won a vase for the longest flower 
head in show, 3214”. I think you have a real grower in 
Nees Lou. Also cut another “ood spike from same 
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Sidney Mode, Canada, writes (1949) : “Nellie Lou grew 
nearly six feet tall. Had very large florets on a tall, 
straight spike. It was one of my prize winners. Was 
not affected by our severe drouth and heat.” 
You will never regret getting a good start of Nellie 
Lou. It will be listed for years among the best. 
tae PLUME (462 class). It will often make the 562 
class. 
Here is a complete break in color. Nothing like it. 
A very soft velvety rose that leans to the red side of 
rose. No markings of any kind, but a little lighter in 
throat. When well grown, it will open 10 or more 5%” 
florets on an 18-bud spike. Has a rich glossy sheen that 
makes it very attractive. Quite an early bloomer. Pro- 
duction and germination good. Even the bulblets will 
often bloom. This is one you are sure to like. Price the 
same as Chinook. 
Bruce Collins of Michigan writes (’49): “Your Rose 
Plume so far is my personal choice. It is one of the 
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