BIRCH VIVL LE GARDENS — Plainville, Connecticut 
RED CHERRY (Roberts 46) 436—70 
This has been moved into the scarlet class where it belongs. A brilliant cherry red 
with a deeper throat. Opens seven large blooms, on a tall spike. This is one of the 
finest reds, certainly the best early red. 
RHETT BUTLER (Kuhn 47) 336—70 
Brilliant orange-scarlet — the first in this color to bloom. Opens 6 to 8 on an 18 to 20 
bud flowerhead. Because of its earliness, it will become very popular as a cut flower. 
ROSA VAN LIMA (Pfitzer 40) 460-80 
A fine light rose-pink. A very good grower and one of the best cut flowers. 
ROYAL WINDSOR (Beaton 46) 550-80 
A very bright spectrum red with 53 florets. Has 20 buds with 8 to 10 open on a 54 inch 
spike. Excellent texture and perfect placement. One of the best of the new glads. 
Award of Merit at Detroit in 1948. 
SALMAN’S GLORY (Salman 47) 507-80 
The best from Europe in some time — a supreme beauty and a giant. Pure light 
cream with carmine blotch. Opens 6 well placed florets. One of the very best. Attracts 
a lot of attention. 
SAM REMT (K. & M. 417—68 
Same color as Pactolus, about the only difference it gets lighter at the outer edges. 
Apricot orange, with an orange red blotch. Good for ear!y cut flower trade. Grows 
50-55” tall, opens 8. 
SHERWOOD (D. S. Pruitt 48) 570—80 
A worderful shade, rich reddish purple, that opens 7 beautiful reffled florets. Has 
some flecking but this does not detract from its beauty. Certainly one of the best 
in this class. 
SIBONEY (Allen 48) 566—90 
A giart lavender, somewhat darker than Elizabeth The Queen. Opens 6 to 8 on a 22 
bud spike. Has won championship honors at leading shows and is a wonderful 
variety for florists. BETTER GET A START IN SIBONEY. 
SILVER STAR (Snyder 45) 401-90 
Large white with bright purple blotch. Florets are 4 to 5 inches with 6 to 8 open on 
tal, stiff spike. A winner at the shows. 
SILVER WINGS (Ritsma 44) 500-88 
Another white sport of Picardy which is more ruffled and whiter than Leading Lady. 
It is a heavy propagator and in the opinion of some growers, much better than Leading 
Lady. Truly very fine and am sure you will enjoy growing it. 
SKYLARK (Palmer 48) 523—80 
Brilliant deep salmon—orange with midribs of bright yellow. Opens six or more on 
a 50” spike. Very showy variety that has a lot of admirers. 
SPARKS (Glass 47) 507-95 
This is a variety that strikes you right in the eye. Glistening ivory with an orange- 
scarlet feather on the lower peta s. Opens 7 large fluted florets and has 16 to 18 buds. 
Tall plant. Ore of the best 1947 introductions. 
SPIC & SPAN (Carlson 46) 442—89 
A tall ruffled pink that opens up to 10 with 8 more showing color. The placement is 
excellent and ihe spikes are tall and straight. Has won many championship awards 
and is a fine commercial. You can’t afford to be without Spic & Span, 
SPOTLIGHT (Palmer 44) 4138-80 
Wi-hout a doubt the best deep yellow of recent years. Has a pronounced scarlet spot 
in the throat. Produces tall straight spikes with 18 buds. Opens 6 well placed blooms. 
A dandy show and commercial variety. 
STRAWBERRY PEACH (Salbach 44 517—85 
Large wide open beautiful ruffled bright orange pink with a soft scarlet blotch. Opens 
6 to 8 blooms of heavy substance. Has good placement and is a s.rong grower. 
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