for each blue ribbon you win with any of my origina- 
tions in 1951 from stock ordered from me in 1951. And 
$5.00 for each divisional Champion. $10.00 for each 
Grand Champion. Better get some of my Growers’ units, 
and go after those blue ribbons. Others are winning 
who have but a few bulbs, and so can you. 
A LITTLE SECRET 
To you amateurs, here is a little secret. Most large 
bulbs will throw two or more spikes, but none will be as 
large and strong as where there is but one spike. So if 
you want a good large show spike, get a large, healthy 
bulb, one we call a “Jumbo” and remove all but the best 
eye, so it will only send up one spike. To do this, 
remove all the husk, then with a sharp pointed knife, 
dig out all but one eye. Do this just before planting. 
Where possible, see that your show glads get plenty of 
water from the time they start the fifth leaf, until 
bloomed. It may be necessary to stake some to keep 
them nice and straight. If they should bloom a few 
days before the show, cut them when they have several 
florets open and place in water, and put in a “Meat 
Market Cooler” (temperature above freezing). This 
way you can hold them several days. Bring them out 
JUST at show time, as they will not hold up too long 
after this treatment. If you want these “Jumbo” bulbs 
please state same on your order. They will be given 
ONLY on our originations. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. A grand ruffled rose, deeper 
throat. True American beauty rose color. Healthy 
grower, good propagator. Will soon be in great demand. 
L., $1.00; M., 75e. 
APRICOT GLORY. A gorgeous Apricot with no 
markings. The best of this color I have ever seen. Opens 
7 5” florets on a nice long spike. Very healthy. 100% 
cutter. A great commercial and show glad. Don’t miss 
a L., 20c, 6 for $1.00; M., 15c, 7 for $1.00; Blts., 50 
or 50c. 
AUREOLE. Fast becoming a great favorite in the 
yellow class. Heavily ruffled, opens 7 4%” florets on a 
nice long spike. One of the best. L., 20c, 6 for $1.00; 
M., 15c, 7 for $1.00; Blts., 50 for 50c. 
BARBARA. A lively mauve pink overlaid with deep- 
er tones making it a thing of great beauty. Stock still 
searce. L., 25c; M., 20c, 3 for 50c. 
BILLY BRAE. An attractive light colored smoky. 
The florists like it. A 100% cutter. Try it. L., 25c; M., 
3 for 50c. 
BLUE LAGOON. Medium deev blue with deeper 
throat. Nice long spike, 4%” florets, plenty open. Very 
good. L., 30c; M., 20c, 3 for 50c; Bits. 50 for $1.00. 
BLUE BOY. Medium blue with deeper blue throat. 
Many consider it the best blue to date. Spike some- 
times a little short, but long enough to cut a nice spike. 
Florets well placed. Opens 6 414” florets. Recommended. 
L., 75c; M., 50c; Bits. 12 for $1.00. 
BOISE BELLE. A heavily ruffled variety of great 
beauty. It might almost be called a yellow with a wide 
border of rich pink. A sure winner in the 300 class. 
Was sectional champion four times in 1950 shows. You 
can’t go wrong on this. L., $1.00; M., 75c; S., 50c; 
Bits., 10 for 75c. 
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