6 oreword JANUAR YS (e195 
“Delphinium is but a name 
For a flowering so true 
That up to the sky from whence it came 
With all its strength of heart and frame 
It ever must lift its blue.” 
JOSHUA FREEMAN CROWELL 
ANY of you drove to Madison last fall to view the fields of magnifi- 
Hl cent seedling Delphiniums which ran the gamut of color from pure 
white through azure and royal blue to deep violet . . yes, even Wind- 
sor pinks . . the finest we have grown in many years. Do try them . . seeds, 
seedlings or large field grown clumps. 
Our collection of Hybrid American Lilies is truly outstanding. In fact, our 
border of these Lilies was awarded a Gold Medal at the 1950 International 
Flower Show. 
Back again are the Pockett Novelty Australian Exhibition Chrysanthemums, 
and DON’T MISS 
“The DePetris Collection” of garden Chrysanthemums which stood 
out so prominently at the Bronx Park and Rutgers Exhibits last fall. 
Something new in Perennials . . “Pompadour Hollyhocks”, very 
colorful and ruffled. 
Asters “The Sexton” and “Jane McMullen”, very large flowered 
English Novelties. 
“Golden Scepter”, our 1951 rich golden yellow Rose. 
Due to unusually severe storms throughout the United States last November, 
all plant material is in very short supply. Plan your garden now and place 
your orders early. 
It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve you for 48 years. May these 
happy relationships continue for many years to come. 
“let, TAL 
President 
/ RIDGEDALE & CENTRAL AVES. 
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO If 
MADISON, NEW JERSEY 
