1953 Iutroductions 
VISA Geb ain 
(Seedling No. 46 - 168) 
Candy Splash X Burma 
MARGERY is a brilliant cerise rose with a deeper rose throat. Its color has a 
sparkle and luster that must be seen to be appreciated. Here is a real com- 
mercial in just the color the florists are looking for. 
Its field performance is tops, spikes are tall, straight and uniform and are 
easy to cut with good stem length. 
Florets are 5” in diameter slightly ruffled with perfect placement and 
firm attachment. Margery has the ability to open when cut in bud. Flor- 
ets open progressively and will hold 8 or more open with most of the re- 
maining buds showing color. 
Under ordinary field culture the spikes will average 21 buds with a 26” 
flowerhead and a field height of 58”. Foliage is deep green and healthy. 
Margery produces high crowned and healthy bulbs. Bulblets are of aver- 
age size and germinate easily. Propagation is good. Blooms in about 70 
days. 
Color and size classification 462. 
Margery has an outstanding show record. Under average culture and 
with but a limited number of bulbs it won the American Home Achieve- 
ment Award at the Wisconsin Glad Society Show at Two Rivers in 1951. 
Also best single, three spike and basket Seedling Award and Reserve 
Champ at this same show. In addition it won other single, three spike 
and Basket Seedling Awards at other Wisconsin shows the past three 
seasons. 
Its winnings include four Trophies, 2 N.A.G.C. Medals plus many Ro- 
settes and Blue Ribbons. 
A glad with Margery’s great exhibition and commercial value would be 
most profitable to buy the year of introduction. 
Price each large or medium: $5.00; per doz. $50.00. 
1 bulb and 12 selected bulblets $15.00. 
5 bulbs and 50 selected bulblets $50.00. 
5 — $50.00 Units for $200.00. 
Note: Front cover is picture of Margery, daughter of George Melk, 
shown holding a spike of ‘“Margery”’. 
Nae Nit ae 
