DIADEM (Lines ’46) 460 (E). We grow this glad, not for its alleged 
fragrance which seems too elusive for most noses to perceive, but for its 
nice rose pink color coming on early in the season. Probably not as reli- 
able a grower as Gwen, but blooms some earlier. The two are rather simi- 
lar in color. Diadem does best from young bulbs; from medium size 3 we 
cut dozens of fine spikes last summer. Older bulbs split and spikes are 
not so fine. A fairly good propagator. 
L $1.00, M.75, S .50, Bulblets 3—.20, 10—.60, 100—$4.50 
DIEPPE (Hassall 745) 436 (EM). This fine deep salmon-scarlet seems 
destined to be grown in huge quantities for commercial use, and is also 
one of the best show glads. The large flame colored flowers present a pic- 
ture of unforgettable brilliance, with 7 to 9 open at once. A musi have 
for all purposes. 
L 2—.25, M 4—.25, S 10—.25, Bulblets 100—.35 
DOLLY VARDEN (Harris ’50) 532 (M). A very large deep salmon pink 
with a showy white throat and white midribs. A tall, strong grower that 
opens 6-7 of its huge attractive florets at a time. Looks like one of the 
best 1950 introductions; we expect it will become very popular. It has been 
called an improved Aladdin, and that seems to describe it very well. 
M $1.25, S.75, Bulblets .20 
DULCIE (Loar ’50) 466 (EM). An interesting color, altho one that not 
everyone likes. A fairly dark violet-lavender, with a deeper feather. It is 
different, but perhaps not too outstanding, especially with so many good 
new varieties in somewhat similar shades coming on. Opens about 6 large, 
round florets on fairly tall spikes. A fair propagator of very large bulblets. 
L .75, M .50, S.25, Bulblets 4—.20, 10—.40, 100—$3.00 
EASTER BONNET (Lacey ’51) 467 (EM). See 1951 Co-Introductions. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (D. W. White ’41) 566 (M). One of the old- 
est varieties in our list, but still one of the most popular. Now grown by 
the million for cutflower and bulb production, this is the glad that finally 
superceded the fabulous Minuet as the standard commercial lavender. A 
clear medium lavender with slight throat stippling, it opens 8 or 9 large 
ruffled flowers on average spikes. Some may come short, especially if not 
well watered. 
M 4—.25, S 8—.25, Bulblets 100—.35 
ESQUIRE (Ficht ’50) 536 (M-ML). An extremely tall husky grower, this 
new red was rather variable for us last summer. First spikes were much 
better than later ones, which showed some tendency to lop over and florets 
not to open very widely. Probably should be planted quite deep to hold up 
the heavy flowerheads. A clear medium scarlet-red with a faint cream or 
white throat line. We were unable to detect the dusting of gold mentioned 
in the originator’s description. The petals were quite plain, 7 open on tall 
stems with long heads. A fine propagator and germinator, making wonder- 
ful growth from bulblets, and nice bulbs. ‘ 
L .50, M .35, S .20, Bulblets 10—.30, 100—$2.40 
EUNICE EWING (Kaylor ’45) 470-371 (EM). One of the most popular 
varieties we have ever offered, due to its unique color combination of light 
purple with clear white throat. A fine grower, altho the tall stems some- 
times crook. Lovely for baskets and vases. Blooms measure about 4 inches 
as we grow them; 6 open at once. 
L 2—.25, M4—.25, S 8—.25, Bulblets 25—.25, 100—.75 
“What are you—a mind reader? ? I had just about decided to get some 
CHIEF PONTIAC and POINCIANA when along came your order including 
as extras grand starter stocks of both.” M. & F., Ohio, 4/4/50 
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