NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
Based on the results of the annual NAGC Symposium we have introduced from one to three of the 
Lop ten new varieties in each of the past three years. We are proud of our recent selections which include 
Hamlet. Blue Devil, Stylish, Valentine, Leah Gorham, Columbia and Rosita, and believe that the 1953 
introductions which we are introducing in this catalog will again live up to the high standards which 
we try to maintain. 
1953 Release PRINCESS Class 466 
Early Midseason (Larus) Kliz. the Queen x Miss Wisconsin 
As seedling 46-39-3 this lovely lavender has compiled a remarkable show record. Prizes include: 
1950 Connect cut Show 1952 Connecticut Show 
Award of Commendation (Ist Day) Best Seedling 
Runner-up to Grand Champ (2nd Day) Runner-up to Grand Champ 
Peekskill Shows Third Most Popular Variety in Show by Vote 
Award of Merit of Publie 
1951 Farmingdale Show Rhode Island Show 
Award of Merit Best Seedling 
American Home Achievement Medal Grand Champion 
Best 3 Spike Seedling NEGS Show 
Grand Champion Award of Merit 
Western Mass. Show Best 3 Spike Seedling 
Award of Merit Peekskill Show 
Best Seedling Best Seedling 
Connecticut Show Conn. Seedling Meeting 
Two day winner, class 466 Award of Merit 
PRINCESS opens 8 to 1] 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” to 28” 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 (including 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 measure- 
ments was 50” tall, 2315” 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 habits 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 consistently producing top grade spikes. Picture on front cover. 
Large $3.00 Medium $2.25 Small $1.50 Bulblets $.50 
1953 Release KING SIZE Class 542 
Late Midseason ( Hartman-Gove California x Sir Galahad 
There seems to be little doubt that this is an outstanding variety, due to its immense spikes. Despite 
occasional flecking and slight misplacement, it is one of the most attractive and fault-free giant glads. 
The 6” or larger florets are medium pink with a light yellow throat and a small light red blotch. They 
are well-formed and strongly attached with 7-10 open. Spikes grew 68”-75” tall for us with 23-26 buds 
on a 34"-37" flowerhead. A good healthy grower that has been approved in the NAGC Trial Gardens 
and has in two years already won four grand championships. Picture on next page, 
We believe that King Size will be widely grown and will prove, along with Princess, to be at the 
top of the 1953 introductions. 
Large $5.00 Medium $4.00 Small $3.00 Bulblets $1.00 
(only sold with a bulb) 
