SOMERSET’S 
Snaps for Greenhouse Forcing 
ORIGINATOR’S STRAINS 
The rapid turnover of varieties is an indication of the healthy progress being made in developing more profit- 
able varieties that help offset the high cost of production. The use of snapdragons as a catch crop is now 
more feasible than ever. Unpinched, they can be flowered in 3 to 5 months at 6x6” spacing: or grown to a 
single stem in about the same time, spaced at 4x 6”. Usual spacing is 7 or 8 inches. The vigorous growth of 
the hybrids makes it possibe to produce good cut flower material outdoors under cloth. 
THE HYBRIDS 
Uniform, free flowering, hybrid vigor, all go to making an article that is profitable to grow. Be- 
cause of the extra vigor, it is best to be careful that you do not overfeed. 
Barbara. Large flowered bronze with a pink throat. Considered by some, the best bronze hybrid. 
Pkt. $3.50 
Better Times. One of the older hybrids. The color of the Better Times rose and the habit of Christ- 
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Christina. Bright pink shade somewhat deeper than Mary Ellen. It is earlier than Mary Ellen and 
the flowers are larger and more closely spaced Pkt. $3.50 
Christmas Cheer. The popular variety which is now the standard rose pink. 
Dorcas Jane. Fine soft pink. 
Fringed White Snow. Pure, clear white. Best for midseason to late. 
Gold Mine. A rich sparkling yellow, much superior in flower, stem and production to the old fav- 
orite Ethel. We consider it one of the best yellows. 
Gold Rush. Quite similar to the above, except that it is several shades lighter in color. 
Y2 Pkt. $2.00; Pkt. $3.50 
Indian Summer. Medium bronze, lighter than Lady Dorothy. 
Jubilee. By the introducer of Maryland Pink. A light golden bronze shade with overtones of pink. 
Has large individual florets and a large full spike. Y2Pkt. $2.00; Pkt. $3.50. 
Kathleen. Color similar to Mary Ellen but superior in all other respects. An all season variety, 
extra vigor makes it possible to use Kathleen with good results for summer flowering. Outstand- 
ing for keeping quality. Awarded Gold Medal by both N. Y. and N. J. florist clubs. 
Libby. (New) Second early, dark rose pink hybrid with very strong stems and vigorous growth 
with good sized florets set medium to close on long spikes. Flowers after Mary Ellen. Pkt. $3.50. 
Mary Ellen. Popular silvery pink. 
Maryland Pink Improved. Longer stronger stems and larger spikes. Y2 Pkt. $2.00; Pkt. $3.50. 
Maryland White. Quality paper white hybrid, equal in earliness, yield and growth to Maryland 
Pink. ¥2 Pkt. $2.00; Pkt. $3.50. 
Maxine. Sparkling rose pink. Early. 
Mountain Pink. Clear, rose pink similar to Cheviot Maid. Slightly later than Christmas Cheer. 
Vigorous clean grower. 
Patricia. Vigorous yellow. Habit of growth similar to Margaret but blooms earlier. Pkt. $3.50. 
Priscilla Ann. New early velvety crimson by the introducer of Christina and Mary Ellen. Pkt. $3.50 
Red Wing. Deep velvety red with the true hybrid vigor. 
Rockwoods Eary Pink. Pastel pink good for the entire season. 
Rockwood’s Hybrid White No. 5. (New) A clean white for fall or winter bloom. Produces large 
florets on strong wiry stems. 
Sunglow. This was the first bronze hybrid. The color is a golden bronze shade, and it breaks 
freely. 
NEW YODER BROS. HYBRIDS 
A series of new hybrids developed by Yoder Bros., Barberton, 
Ohio. We recommend them to you for trial. Seed will be avail- 
able early July. 
Apollo. Ivory white similar to Margaret but larger flowered and 
more vigorous. 
Twenty Grand. Medium early ivory white. 
Jet Pilot. Paper white. Medium early with long spikes. Similar to 
White Wonder in form but much greater vigor. 
Whirlaway. Medium early light pink slightly deeper than Mary 
Ellen with a long spike of closely spaced large florets. 
Star Charter. Rose pink. A wide floret similar to Christina, vigor- 
ous uniform growth, close spacing of florets. Excellent keeper. 
Pensive. Dark pink. Stronger, cleaner growth than Christmas 
Cheer and slightly later. 
Cavalcade. Deep orange bronze, similar in color to Lady Dorothy; 
much stronger and more vigorous. Compact floret placement; 
a little earlier than Barbara. 
Day Star. Very early yellow, good uniformity, long spike. 
War Admiral. Outstanding vigor, uniformity and spike formation 
should make this a leading winter flowering yellow. 
Prices any of the above hybrid Snapdragons, unless noted — 2 Pkt. $1.75; Pkt. $3.00 
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