finest glads ever introduced, and I love it. It is simply 
beautiful, and easily opens 10 in the field. The color 
attracts the eye from any viewpoint.” 
Mrs. Merrill, Oregon, writes: “Rose Plume is a beau- 
tiful flower. The color is out of this world. Some of the 
florets were nearly double.” 
Rose Plume will attract possibly more attention than 
anything in the garden, because it is so different, and 
so lovely. 
BUFF QUEEN. This was my only 1950 release, and 
not many bulbs out so far, but many good reports are 
coming in from it. It should be a great commercial and 
show glad. It is a rich orange buff with almost no mark- 
ings, however it often has some flecking on the edge of 
the florets that really seems to add to its beauty. Con- 
sistently grows 5% feet tall, and will hold ten or more 
6” florets open in the field. Makes a long straight spike. 
It will stand the hot weather with the best of them. 
Have bloomed it six years, and know it will make good. 
Personally, I believe it will rank right along with Chi- 
nook, LaValle, Nellie Lou, and the rest of my releases. 
It is a rather late bloomer, and should be planted early 
if you want to hit the shows. 
Priced the same as Chinook. 
D. M. Merrin, Olympia, Wash, writes (1950): “Saw 
a very poorly grown spike at the Everett show, but when 
ours bloomed a week later we were really thrilled. From 
a small bulb, it opened 7 514” florets. Perfect place- 
ment and straight stem. The color was beautiful, it did 
fleck slightly which really adds to its charm. We cer- 
tainly hope to hit the shows with it next year.” 
John H. Keiser, Iowa, writes, October, 1950: “Buff 
Queen was a beautiful glad, of perfect form. Opened 
9-11 florets, on a 15-bud spike. A healthy grower, but 
a late bloomer.”’ 
KEEFER (Lines) 478 class. Here is a mighty inter- 
esting deep blue, bordering slightly on the purple side. 
Possibly the largest of the blues. Easily a leader in 
its class. Flecks some in hot weather, but still is a great 
favorite, especially with the ladies. Opens 9 or more 
5%” florets on a nice long spike, with all the rest show- 
ing color. The buds are simply beautiful just before 
they open. Almost an Indigo blue and just like velvet. 
As they open they turn lighter in color. A great exhibi- 
tion Glad. Scored 80 in the R. I. Trial Gardens. An 
extra early bloomer. Price: L., $1.50, 3 for $3.50; M., 
$1.60, 3 for $2.50; S., 75c, 5 for $3.00; Blts., 10 for $1.00. 
D. M. Merrin, Olympia, Wash., writes: “Won a first on 
Keefer at Yakima show. It also won for the most buds 
in bloom in good condition over the entire show.” 
Bruce Collins, Mich., writes (’49): “Keefer for me is 
more on the purple side, and easily opens 12 florets on a 
tall straight spike. Especially for exhibition. I believe 
it will beat any in commerce. Wish I had some for our 
local shows, it would make the boys sit up and take 
notice.” 
LOOK HERE 
In order to get my originations before the public, so as 
to acquaint them with their fine qualities, I am making 
this sensational offer. I will give absolutely free, one 
large bulb of either Chinook, LaValle, Nellie Lou, Rose 
Plume, Buff Queen or Keefer (your choice), with each 
$5.00 order you send me. Two bulbs for a $10.00 order, 
and so on up. You may select anything from my cata- 
log, but it will be to your best interest to order all you 
can of my originations. In addition, I will issue you a 
credit slip worth $2.00 (to be applied on your next order) 
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