MID-AMERICA (Knieram ’47) 550 (M). A huge red that is a great show 
winner. Color is a good medium-light red of even tone. The extremely 
large florets are very plain; to us rather listless and floppy in appearance. 
However it is hard to beat for size and vigor. Among other awards it was 
Grand Champ at the National (Washington, D. C.) and Ottawa, Ontario, 
shows last summer. 
L .25, M 2—.30, S 2—.20, Bulblets 10—.20 
MIGHTY MONARCH (Butt ’46) 552 (M-ML). A fine dark red of huge 
proportions. Much admired by everyone who sees it, altho often the spikes 
are almost too tall and rangy. The color is smooth and clean. The large 
florets, 8 to 10 of which are usually open at a time, are well placed in a 
double row. Mighty Monarch was Grand Champion spike at the 1950 So. 
Wisconsin-No. Illinois show, and 2nd Day Champ and Best Canadian 
variety at Tri-State. 
L .25, M.20, S 2—.25, Bulblets 20—.25, 100—$1.00 
MISS CHICAGO (Buckheit 749) 560 (M). A lovely color—pale orchid 
pink with a well-defined “thumbprint” marking of clear yellow, which ex- 
tends from the throat well down the lip petals. Floret attachment only 
fair, and not a tall grower, put we feel that its unusual and delightful 
color will make this a favorite with fanciers. Not a very good propagator 
altho bulblets germinate well. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets .20, 10—$1.50, 100—$12.00 
MISS WISCONSIN (Krueger ’43) 460 (M). A brilliant rose color that is 
unlike any other glad. Much in demand by the florists as a cut flower, 
even tho some spikes come short. A fairly good propagator, altho it makes 
its bulblets late in the growing season. 
L 2—.25, M 4—.25, Bulblets 100—.35 
MISTAYA (Ketcheson ’47) 586 (M). This variety is a sellout each year 
for us: last season we dipped into stock reserved for planting in order 
to fill late orders. Its huge gray florets remind one of elephants’ ears, even 
to their occasional floppiness! Substance seems only fair, and they do flop 
to some extent when it is very hot. However it is one of the most admired 
of all the smokies in our garden; with Flying Fortress our biggest seller 
in these popular shades. A fine tall grower and a good propagator. 
L .20, M 2—.25, S4—.25, Bulblets 25—.25, 100—.75 
MRS. R. G. ERREY (Errey, Australia ’48) 554 (EM). One of the best 
black reds, altho spikes will sometimes crook, especially from large bulbs. 
Fine from medium and small sizes. Clear, rich dark maroon with no con- 
spicuous markings. Depth of color is close to that of Black Opal or even 
darker, but makes better spikes. 7 or 8 large flowers are open at once on 
fine tall spikes. Best 3 spikes atthe Ames, Iowa show last summer. 
L .30, M.20, S 2—.20, Bulblets 10—.20, 100—$1.50 
NANCY (Arnett 49) 452 (EM-M). A nice commercial red with good col- 
or and conservative spikes. Opens 6 or 7 good sized flowers on spikes that 
grow tall with medium flowerheads. Medium red with a slightly darker 
spot on lip petals. A rapid propagator. Highly rated at many of the leading 
Trial Gardens. 
L .25, M 2—.30, S 2—.20, Bulblets 10—.25, 100—$2.00 
“BOISE BELLE is a very strong growing pink and yellow that has 
every appearance of being tops, altho it is rather late. WHITE GODDESS 
has been improving every year for me. SUN SPOT I believe is your best; 
an appealing color on a well balanced spike.” 
H.E.G., Manitoba, Canada, 12/14/49 
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