e x * *k & «(442) (Cari- 
Spic and Span *<4~* ( (Cu 
(80 days) (Picardy x New Era) “Spic”’, as it is affec- 
tionately called, is probably the most prominent glad 
now in commerce, though by no means as overwhelm- 
ingly prominent as its parent, Picardy was in the 1930’s. 
(Probably no glad will be that prominent again—com- 
pletely dominating glad shows and crowding most 
other glads out of florists’ windows.) Like many other 
glads, “Spic” represents a definite improvement over 
Picardy. Its fresh salmon-pink color is very appealing 
and its tall, spire-like spikes (produced even from 
An off-center grouping of three lovely spikes of 
ROSEBUD PICOTEE gives line and form to our bowl 
arrangement. Three salmon-pink zinnias give weight 
at the rim, while the foliage placement gives a pleasing 
silhouette. 
small bulbs) are indeed a joy to cut. Like the late Sass 
brothers, Nebraska farmers famous for their iris, 
peony, and hemerocallis originations, Mr. Carlson, a 
Minnesota farmer, finds time, in spite of the long hours 
required to operate a farm, to indulge his hobby of 
