We hope that Hi-Spot will continue to give a good account of itself this summer. Some of you 
will probably see it at this year's shows. If it passes raeihe ‘r year s rigorous tests we expect to introduce 
it in our 1954 catalog. In an effort to make this at all possible we will have to refrain from using it as 
an extra or offering it for sale this year. 
PORTIA COLUMBIA 
1952 Release PORTIA Class 400 
larly Midseason (Larus) 
For several years this lovely pure white with a small creamy buff throat has been one of our favorite 
seedlings. In the belief that it had commercial possibilities, we have had it tested in 13 different gardens 
over the past 2 years. The results have been consistently good, with only 2 ratings below B. This re- 
liability under a variety of growing conditions from coast to coast convinces of its Pale as a commercial 
and as a cut flower for those who appreciate peau tye The average height of spikes is 50”-55” with 16-18 
buds on a 24”-26” head. Opens 6 lightly ruffled 414” to 5” niodmes in excellent placement. Has all the 
qualities that are needed in a good glad, such as health good propagation, strong attachment, and 
straight stems. Opens nicely dooce 
Our stock is too limited to permit sale this year, but we will give free one bulb with each order for 
$10 or more. Only one bulb to a customer. 
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