ROBERT ALAN (Lorenz °49) 412 (EM). About a tossup between this 
variety and Sundance for best deep yellow; although for depth of coloring 
neither can compare with Gold. Robert Alan opens plenty of florets, 
and they are quite large for a yellow. It grows tall and straight; a 
fair propagator here. 
M .75, S .50, Bits. 2—.25, 10—$1.00 
ROSY FUTURE (Pletcher ’51) 460 (EM). One of the finest new varieties 
we grew last summer; this is a real beauty and quite an improvement over 
such older varieties as Fuchsia Belle and others. Color rather close to 
that of Poinciana. Rosy Future opens 6 or 7 large well-expanded flowers 
on good stems and flowerheads. Floret attachment is perfect; placement 
usually quite good. A clear, fairly deep shade of rose, yet very bright 
and alive. A fine bulb maker and good propagator, this new variety is 
most promising for both show and commercial use as it is a color that 
attracts everyone. 
M .75, S .50, Bits. 2—.25, 10—$1.00 
ROWENA (Palmer ’50) 460 (EM). A lovely light pink with slight rosy 
cast; probably actually a 440 variety. Not a tall grower, but if you ap- 
preciate beautiful color and intensely ruffled florets you will surely want 
to have Rowena in your garden. Opens 7-8. 
M .60, S .40, Blts. 4—.25, 10—.50 
ROYAL FLUSH (Barrett ’50) 552 (M). A superb new red that should 
win at the shows and will certainly win your heart if you admire the 
dark, rich colors. Although it is quite a deep red, it has a velvety sheen 
and a richness that gives it sparkle and life. It is a tall grower, and 
although the 9 or 10 large open florets are rather closely placed in double 
row, length of head is ample. Florets are nicely ruffled; always well 
attached. We predict a complete sellout again this year, so order your 
Royal Flush early. 
M $2.00, S $1.00, Blts. .40, 10—$3.00 
SEASHELL (Roberts ’49) 540 (ML). This is one of the largest as well 
as one of the most beautiful pinks. The clear light pink coloring is nearly 
a self, although there is a small white throat. Under some weather condi- 
tions it will fleck, not too badly. The huge flowers are somewhat ruffled, 
with 6 open in informal placement. Not hard to see why we picked the 
name for this variety—it does resemble the inside of a giant seashell. 
A lovely pink of great character and refinement. An extremely strong, 
husky grower; propagation and bulblet germination fair to good. 
L .40, M. 25, S 2—.25, Blts. 10—.25, 100—$2.00 
SHERWOOD (Pruitt ’48) 570 (M). Generally considered the best purple 
until the advent of King David; still a good one even though now relegated 
to second place. A clear reddish purple with a slight deepening of the 
same color in the throat. The 6 to 7 open florets are fluted, winged, and 
triangular in shape; fairly well attached to good stems, adequate flower- 
iar If you can’t yet afford King David, grow some Sherwood. You’ll 
ike it. 
L .25, M .20, Blts. 15—.25, 100—$1.25 
SIERRA SNOW (Harris ’51) 500 (M). An extremely husky, tall-growing 
creamy white with a few darker lines in the center. Perhaps not quite as 
beautiful or pure in color as some of the new whites, but likely will be one 
of the leading show winners of the next few years. It easily grows to 
a height of 5 feet or more, opening up to 9 large florets on a typical 
show spike. Sometimes shows a little stem in center of flowerhead: 
otherwise perfect double-row placement. Sierra Snow was voted one of 
the best 10 exhibition varieties of the 1951 introductions in N.A.G.C. sym- 
posium. Also 2nd Day Championship at Iowa show last summer. 
L $1.50, M $1.25, S .75, Blts. .25 each, 10—$2.00 
“The one I REALLY liked was 39-3 (PRESTO).”’ L.W.B., Canada 
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