BOLDFACE (H. O. Evans ’47) 533 (EM). This well-named deep salmon 
or light scarlet glad is indeed a bold fellow; flaunting its big showy flowers 
with an air of authority. A unique and striking variety, spectacularly 
blotched rosy-maroon on pure white. A strong rugged grower, opening up 
to 8 large nicely ruffled florets on spikes of good height. Among other 
winnings, Boldface was Grand Champion at the 1950 Indiana show, Reserve 
Champ, Midwest Soc. Show, 2nd Day Champion, Winnipeg, and Best R. L., 
Wausau, Wis. 
L .50, M .40, S.30, Bulblets 10—.30, 100—$2.50 
BO-PEEP (Butt 48) 240 (E). One of the fine miniature varieties devel- 
oped during recent years by Leonard Butt of Canada. We consider Bo- 
Peep one of his best. Technically a small-flowered variety, not a miniature, 
but in line with custom and because there seem to be so few 109-size glads 
worth growing, we will continue to refer to the combined 100-200 groups 
as miniatures. Bo-Peep has nicely frilled florets of good substance and a 
pleasing light salmon pink coloring. Opens up to six 2% to 3-inch florets 
on stems that are sturdy but not too heavy. Moderate height. Wonderful 
for small vases and arrangements. A good propagator of jumbo bulblets. 
Sectional Champion at several 1950 shows. 
L .50, M. 35, S.20, Bulblets 10—.30, 100—$2.40 
BRIDAL BEAUTY (Howard ’50) 400 (ML). A lovely new white of classi- 
cal form and elegant beauty. The nicely rounded ruffled florets have ex- 
ceedingly stiff substance and a sculptured appearance. Medium in height, 
with a moderate flowerhead, Bridal Beauty will open at least 8 or 9 flor- 
ets of 414-5 inch size. It has been one of the high-scoring varieties at the 
Rhode Island trial gardens, being rated 83 points both in 1949 and 1950. 
A real beauty. 
M $2.00, 
BRIDAL ORCHID (Carlson ’50) 566 (M). Probably the biggest lavender, 
and one that has made quite a splash on the show table with several blue 
ribbons and at least one Grand Championship, at Le Roy, Illinois last 
summer. A light lavender, often with some darker flecking. 8 to 10 six- 
inch florets are open at once on good spikes with very long flowerheads. 
A good propagator, and good bloomer from all sizes. 
M $2.50, S $2.00, Bulblets .50 
BURMA (Palmer ’43) 562 (EM). This grand deep rose-red with its leath- 
ery texture and heavy ruffling and fluting is still totally unique. Capable of 
making a marvelous show spike, with up to 7 or 8 huge well-opened flowers 
on tall 19-20 bud spikes. A good cut flower for local use, altho we have 
heard a few complaints about its not opening after cutting as well as it 
might. By far the greatest blue-ribbon winner in its class, and often found 
on the “Court of Honor’ table at the biggest shows. 
L 2—.30, M 3—.25, S 6—.25, Bulblets 50—.20, 100—.35 
BUTTERSCOTCH (Langworthy ’48) 517 (M). A fine color and usually 
a good performer with us. Yellowish buff with considerable apricot or sal- 
mon shading. A prominent throat marking of henna or rosy-orange com- 
pletes the ensemble. The large florets of rather informal appearance have 
an elongated top petal which gives a slight hooded effect, not unattractive 
however. The 8 or 9 open florets are distinctly frilled, altho not heavily 
ruffled, A tall grower and a good propagator; healthy grower here. 
L .30, M .20, S 2—.25, Bulblets 10—.20, 100—$1.50 
CAPTAIN KIDD (Roberts ’50) 452 (EM). A rich deep red, often overlaid 
maroon. Not quite a black-red, altho close to the dividing line between 
the 52 and 54 classes. A fine color, and one that can take almost any 
amount of heat without fading or burning. A tall grower with a willowy 
stem that may occasionally crook in extreme heat. Capt. Kidd opens 6 or 
7 slightly frilled florets of large size on long flowerheads. A fine propa- 
gator. 
L $3.00, M $2.25, S $1.50, Bulblets .25, 10—$2.00, 100—$15.00 
“COLOGNE was as fragrant as any rose I’ve grown or seen.” 
: W. E. Jr., Georgia, 10/23/50 
