New Novelties for 1953 
Each year, we select a number of what we believe to be the best of the introduc- 
tions from other growers. All of those selected have noteworthy recommendations. We 
have seen most of them in gardens or shows during the past year and many of them 
also come with the recommendation of friends who have observed them growing for as 
much as three years. Their Trial Ground reports and show winnings have also been 
considered in the making of the selections. 
ABE LINCOLN (Blue Ribbon) A dark red formal with thick velvety petals. Blooms 
average about seven inches in diameter with good depth. Stems are very good, 
holding the flower well above foliage. Plants are vigorous growers, having dark 
foliage. On FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll, and winner of a Certificate of 
Merit at East Lansing. We are able to supply roots. 
Root $5.00 net, Plant $2.00 net 
AGATHA  (Frank-Dahliadel} A small pure white miniature decorative, averaging 
about 2!/4 inches in diameter. Highly recommended by nearly all who saw it. 
Winner of the AMERICAN HOME Achievement Medal at the New Jersey State 
show, trophy for best miniature at the A.D.S. show in New York, and listed on 
FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll. 
Plant $2.00 net 
ALABASTER) (Tomczak-Parrella} A seven to eight inch white formal, with creamy glow 
at center. A seedling of THE REAL GLORY, it has many of the rugged character- 
istics of the parent. Winner of the AMERICAN HOME Achievement Medal at 
Washington, D. C., and listed on FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll. “ 
Plant $7.50 net 
BETTY BLOSSOM  (Rindfleisch) A medium size formal of straw yellow and cream, 
flushed phlox pink; a pleasing combination in a flower of high quality. Blooms 
average seven to eight inches in diameter, and have very good substance. Winner 
of AMERICAN HOME Achievement Medals at New York and Irvington, N. J.; the 
Leonard Barron Memorial Award at New York. Listed on FLOWER GROWER'S 
Honor Roll. 
Plant $7.50, 3 for $20.00 net 
BLENDETTE (Rosemary) An incurved cactus of light primrose yellow, blending to 
light rose-red toward tips of petals. Blooms average about seven inches in diameter, 
and are held high on long wiry stems. A strong grower, and profuse bloomer. 
Winner of the AMERICAN HOME Achievement Medal at East Liverpool, O. On 
FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll. 
Plant $5.00 net 
COLLECTOR'S ITEM (Keck-Stephens) A strikingly colored blend, of yellow heavily 
overlaid flame red. This informal decorative averages about ten inches in diameter, 
and has exceptionally heavy substance for a flower of this size. Grown here for 
three years, it attracted a lot of favorable comment by visitors. Tall, strong grow- 
ing plants. Winner of AMERICAN HOME Achievement Medals at Burholm and 
Greater Philadelphia shows, and on FLOWER GROWER'S Honor Roll. 
Plant $5.00 net 
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