HAMLET (Larus ’50) 454 (EM). The Laruses have given us a good one 
in their first introduction; a real contribution to the deep-toned varieties. 
Hamlet is a fine smooth textured black-red or dark purple-maroon. The 
exact shade seems to vary some with light conditions, but it definitely has 
an underlying purplish cast not found in most of the. black reds, making 
it stand out as something just a little different. The white stamens also 
add an individualistic touch. A tall, straight grower with about 6 medium- 
large flowers open at once. Produces lots of bulblets which germinate with 
ease and grow nicely. 
L $2.50, M $1.75, S $1.25, Bulblets .30, 10—$2.50, 100—$20.00 
HAROLD K (Knight ’49) 536 (M). A very large plain-petaled medium 
scarlet red that grows tall and straight; flowerheads not quite long enough 
to be in proportion as it grows here. Didn’t stand the heat too well. We 
have heard many good report on this variety, and it may need to be accli- 
mated here to do its best. We find this to be true of many varieties grown 
here for the first time; they show up much better the second and following 
years. Harold K is an extremely rank husky grower, with broad foliage 
and heavy stems. Opens 6 or 7 of its large flowers at a time. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets .25, 10—$2.00 
TARRY HOPKINS (Salman, Holland ’47) 462 (EM). Looks like an im- 
proved Fuchsia Belle, and one of the better recent varieties from across 
the water. Has performed better for us than others of somewhat similar 
shades, including Boulogne, Modern Times, etc. A clean deep rose red, 
nearly a self, altho close inspection reveals a faintly deeper rose throat. 
Good in all respects, including a greater degree of heat resistance than 
most of the rose-reds. 6-7 open on good spikes. 
L .25, M 2—.25, S 4—.25, Bulblets.20—.25, 100—$1.00 
HAVANA (Roberts ’46) 390 (E). An earlier introduction of ours that 
we have always liked, altho it never seemed to catch the public fancy, 
probably because it usually opens only 5 or 6 at a time. Not a large glad, 
but a pretty one and quite unique. Florets measure about 4 inches; are of 
good substance and nicely ruffled. Resembles its parent, Vagabond Prince, 
to some extent but has a brighter bronze-brown coloring, an orange-red 
throat spear. Havana is one of Dr. Corliss’ favorites; he has some nice 
color slides of it. 
L .30, M.20, S 2—.20, Bulblets 10—.20, 100—$1.50 
HEART O’GOLD (Fischer ’48) 401 (E). A nice medium sized early- 
blooming white with a golden yellow throat. A very appealing combination 
of colors and one that is rather rare in glads. Reminds one of Mt. Index, 
altho Heart O’Gold has more definitely contrasting colors, with a consid- 
erably larger yellow center. Probably a little earlier to bloom, also. Opens 
6 fairly well placed blooms on stretchy spikes. 
L $1.00, S .50, Bulblets 2—.25, 10—$1.00 
HEARTS DESIRE (Fiedler ’48) 540 (EM). One of our prime favorites 
in pink glads ever since its introduction, Heart’s Desire was better than 
ever the past summer. A lovely delicate pink shading lighter to a creamy 
throat. The beautifully formed, nicely ruffled florets easily measure 6 
inches or more, and there are 7 or 8 open at a time on fine tall spikes 
with long stretchy flowerheads. A rapid propagator. Heart’s Desire was 
a prominent show winner again last summer. Reserve Champion, S.E. 
Michigan; Best R.I., Columbus, Ind., and Color Champion, Ohio, among 
others. 
L .60, M.50, S .40, Bulblets 4—.25, 10—.50, 100—$4.00 
“We grew BOISE BELLE, SUN SPOT, RED CHERRY, and WHITE 
GODDESS under the worst conditions on record; the hottest and driest 
summer we have ever had. All of these varieties performed exceptionally 
well and have proven themselves to be real champions, We particularly 
liked BOISE BELLE; it was just grand.” H.C.B., Massachusetts 3/6/50 
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