1953 INTRODUCTIONS 
PRINCESS 
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PRINCESS opens 8 to 11 perfectly placed, 5” to 514,” 
rose lavender florets that have a cream throat and a deep 
rose spear. The ruffled florets are similar to Eliz. the 
Queen, but considerably deeper and more rose. The spikes 
are 50” to 60” tall with a 23” flowerhead carrying 19 to 24 
buds. The foliage is vigorous and husky. 
This past summer Princess was grown and tested by 
7 of the most prominent and reliable growers in this 
country and Canada. Every one of them recommended 
its introduction and rated it highly. In no case (includ- 
ing our garden) has any misplacement, crooking, flecking, 
or poor health been noted. Five of these men reported 
actual measurements under field conditions. The average 
of these measurements was 50” tall, 2314” head, 19 buds, 
5” floret, and 8 to 9 open. These results under average 
culture indicate that Princess is a fine commercial prospect 
and does not require special care to produce large spikes. 
Its growth habit are among its strongest features. 
Bulblet production, germination and health are excellent. 
The ability to open up to 11 in precise placement has been 
one of the factors that has made Princess the best show 
variety in our garden. No other variety with the possible 
exception of Leah Gorham has been so reliable in con- 
sistently producing top grade spikes. 
As seedling 46-39-3 this lovely lavender has com- 
piled a remarkable show record. Prizes include: 
1950, Connecticut Show: award of Commendation 
(Ist Day) Runner-up to Grand Champ (2nd) Day — 
Peekskill Shows, Award of Merit. 
PRINCESS 1951, Farmingdale Show; Award of Merit, American 
Home Achievement Medal, Best 3 Spike Seedling, Grand 
Champion, Western Mass. Show; Award of Merit, Best 
Seedling, Connecticut Show; Two day winner, class 466. 
1952, Connecticut Show; Best Seedling, Runner-up to Grand Champ, Third Most Popular 
Variety in Show by Vote of Public. Rhode Island Show; Best Seedling, Grand Champion. 
NEGS Show; Award of Merit, Best 3 Spike Seedling. Peekskill Show; Best Seedling. Connect- 
icut Seedling Meeting, Award of Merit. 
Large $3.00 Medinm $2.25 Small $1.50 Bulblets $.50 
