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MYRNA FAY (Lins... Large . . . Early) 
An outstanding, rich, orchid lavender with 
an exquisite freshness to each of the 8 to 10 
beautiful blooms on spikes of 20 to 21 buds. 
Myrna Fay grows tall and certainly is a 
supreme beauty. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 20c or 10 for 50c. — 
“T am delighted with my glad bulbs that ar- 
tived today. Many thanks for the extra 
bulbs.” Mrs. Clyde Dawson, III. 
NEW EUROPE (K and M)... Large... 
Late) A russet orange-red that is strikingly 
beautiful. The florets are lightly waved and 
from 6 to 8 are open on a stretchy and 
heavy spike with a long flower head. Lg. 
2 for 20c. or 10 for 80c. Med. 4 for 25c or 
10 for 50c. Bbts. 75 for 25c. 
NEW YORK (Salmon . .. Large .. . Mid- 
season) A dusky, silky rose-red. The plain- 
petaled blooms have a mellow-frosty glow, 
the color appealing to everyone. Spikes grow 
close to six feet tall. New York has been a 
favorite with us for three straight years. 
Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 3 for 
25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 50 for 25c. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush .. . 
Large . . . Midseason) A beautiful pastel 
shade of soft, orangy buff with a yellow 
shaded throat. This glad outdoes itself year 
after year, producing towering spikes with 
long flower heads from every bulb. A great 
commercial and always a welcome sight 
when in bloom. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. 
ORANGE GOLD (Marshall ... Large... 
Midseason) Here is a great glad, the only 
large flowered, true orange. The color is 
rare and plants easily reach a height of 5 
to 514 feet. A very important variety for 
both exhibition and commercial use. Lg. 
2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 
10 for 60c. 
“My glads were perfect. I won 7 first prizes 
at our fair. Now all my friends and neigh- 
. bors want bulbs from you. Every one wants 
-Burma.” Mrs. Dave Burkow, Ohio. 
ORCHID GIANT (DeBe .. . Giant... 
Midseason) A light orchid violet with a 
slightly darker mauve coloring on lower 
petals. The spikes are magnificient and 
growing habits excellent. Orchid Giant has 
the capacity of producing championship 
spikes right down the row. You will be de- 
lighted with it. Lg. 1 for 40c or 10 for 
$3.20. Med. 1 for 25c or 10 for $2.00. Bbts. 
10 for 25c, 
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ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson... Giant... 
Midseason) The largest and strongest grow- 
ing cream with blooms often 7 inches across. 
Spikes are massive. Always performs uni- 
formly and when given a little special 
attention, Oriental Pearl can really be a 
masterpiece. Lg. 2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. 
Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 50c. Bbts. 75 for 25c. 
PACTOLUS (K and M... Large... Early) 
Here is a spectacular beauty, a golden- 
buff with a brilliant scarlet blotch on the 
lower petals. A splendid grower. Each spike 
almost an exact duplicate of the next one. 
We grew thousands of Pactolus and had no 
where near enough. Highly recommended. 
Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 3 for 25c 
or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 100 for 35c. 
“Here’s my check for 1,000 bulbs. I was 
was well pleased with my glads last year. The 
people all around raved about how beautiful 
they were.” Mrs. T. Frack. Jr., Pa. 
PALLETTE (Kooy ... Large ... Mid- 
season) A new vermilion-red with a sharp 
contrasting, clear purple-blue blotch. An 
origination from Holland winning the Silver 
Challenge Cup for the best 1951 glad. The 
color is appealing and attracts everyone’s 
adoration. We are proud to recommend 
Pallette. Lg. 1 for 50c or 10 for $4.00. Med. 
1 for 35c or 10 for $2.40. Bbts. 10 for 40c. 
PATROL (Palmer ... Large .. . Early) 
A beautiful, clear apricot with a yellow 
throat. This glad will really thrill you with 
its 10 open florets and remaining buds show- 
ing color. A fine exhibition variety that will 
stand all kinds of weather. Very highly 
recommended. Grand Champion many times. 
Lg. 1 for 25c or 10 for $2.00. Med. 2 for 
30c or 10 for $1.20. 
PAUL RUEBENS (Salmon... Large... 
Midseason) A beautiful reddish violet with 
a, magenta cast. Very striking and unusual. 
The color is magnificent and spikes always 
well proportioned. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 
75 for 25c. 
“The collection of all white and cream you 
made up for us, for our Mother’s Day present 
to Mother, really thrilled us all when they 
bloomed. We certainly thank you for the 
present you sent, 3 bulbs of Silver Wings.” 
John and Mary Stelcher, Nebr. 
PERSONALITY (Butt .. . Giant . . . Mid- 
season) A beautiful smooth light rose. The 
blooms are huge and as many as 7 to 9 will 
open on a spike often six feet tall. This high 
class glad is one of our favorites. Lg. 2 for 
30c or 10 for $1.20. ‘ 
