AUREOLE (Pruitt ’48) 410 (EM). We consider this one of the loveliest 
yellows originated to date, and certainly the best of the less expensive 
varieties in this color. It seemed to grow taller than usual for us last 
summer, at least 50 inches, which cuts a spike long enough for any ordi- 
nary florist use. The large flowers are delightfully ruffled, and substance 
is very firm. Aureole has a lovely color and a distinctive personality that 
sets it apart from other yellows. A good propagator. Among other awards 
at 1950 shows, Aureole won as best Amateur spike, Washington State- 
Tacoma, and ‘‘Most Ruffled’ at NEGS-Boston. 
L 2—.25, M 4—.25, S 8—.25, Bulblets 50—.25, 100—.40 
AUTUMN BEAUTY (Phillips, Aust., ’47) 423 (E). One of, the better 
varieties we have grown from “Down Under’ in recent years. A rather 
subdued shade of orange, usually overlaid with some deeper tones, and 
highlighted by a small red-orange throat dart. Attachment not always 
perfect, altho usually fairly good. Opens 6 to 8 large round florets on tall 
stems, fair flowerheads. A good one for the fancier and exhibitor, and 
much admired in our trial plantings the past two seasons. 
L $2.00, M $1.25, S .75, Bulblets 2—.30, 10—$1.25, 100—$10.00 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (K & M, Holland ’49) 566 (EM). A dark lavender 
that seems to be gaining in popularity, altho we personally think the color 
a little dull. Slightly darker than Orchid Marvel; not far from the color of 
Madeline Hefty, but color not as clean as these two. A rather subdued 
shade of dark rosy lavender shading to an odd buff-mauve tone in the 
center. A wonderful grower and a topnotch performer in every respect, 
including rapid propagation. 
L .50, M. 35, S .25, Bulblets 5—.25, 10—.40, 100—$3.00 
BIG JOE (L. W. Wilson ’50) 552-550 (ML). The giant of giants in the 
reds! The heavily ruffled florets of Big Joe in our trial garden last summer 
were fully as large as the plain-petaled flowers of Regal Red and Mid- 
America. The stem is quite stiff and heavy, and the huge florets are per- 
haps spaced a little too far apart to present the optimum effect, but a 
well-grown spike would undoubtedly be a strong contender on the show 
Meee Big Joe was Champion seedling at the Canadian National show in 
L $3.00, M $3.00, S $3.00, Bulblets .30, 10—$2.40 
BIRCH RED (Rich ’45) 552 (M). The reds as a group are nearly all strik- 
ing and effective; not all of them can be called beautiful. Birch Red quali- 
fies on both counts. A clear unmarked dark red with a glistening sheen 
and a finish as smooth as satin. One of the few dark reds that the florists 
like and can use. Its smoothness and sheen give the petals a sparkle that 
is quite a contrast to the dullness so often associated with the darker col- 
ored glads. A fine propagator and good bulb maker. 
L .50, M .35, S.25, Bulblets 6—.25, 10—.35, 100—$2.50 
BLACK CHERRY (Rich ’48) 554 (EM). All things considered we believe 
this to be the best black red; it is also one of the largest. As with prac- 
tically all Marion Rich originations, Black Cherry has a very clean, smooth 
color. Dark but not dull. 7 or more 5'%-inch flowers are open on tall stems, 
flowerheads not too stretchy. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets .20, 10—$1.50, 100—$12.00 
“The quality of your bulbs showed up at cleaning time. A friend who 
was helping me clean bulbs commented on one particular batch that was 
cleaning unusually well. It was one of yours. When this happened again 
and again, we watched for them; invariably the ones bought from you were 
plump and healthy, separating from the root base with a crisp snap that 
left a clean smooth scar. I never realized that there was such a difference. 
Considering that I had 325 different varieties, bought from at least a dozen 
well known growers, that is quite a feather in your cap. This is the fourth 
year I have bought bulbs from you, and I have never had a bad one.” 
: Mrs. J.A.S., Montana, 2/5/50 
