VARIETY COMMENTS 
(Candid and Condensed) 
WHITE (Color Classes 00-01). For all around utility, FLORENCE NIGHT- 
INGALE, WHITE GODDESS, MOTHER FISCHER, and WHITE SYM- 
PHONY are a quartet of whites that are hard to beat; excellent for cutting 
and fine for exhibition. WHITE CLOUD is probably the most beautiful white; 
except for the stamens the color is pure as snow. EVENING STAR is one of 
the most heavily ruffled whites; somewhat creamy in tone, as is BRIDAL 
BEAUTY, a classic sculptured goddess in ivory white. SIERRA SNOW is 
attractive as well as big and tall. CRUSADER in medium size, PRESTO in 
large, and WHITE TOWER and WHITE CHALLENGE among the giants 
are all good blotched whites with a wide variety of throat markings. Last but 
not least, we must give special mention to WHITE LACE, a dainty, lacy 
white that is one of our favorites. 
CREAM (06-07). DIVINITY and CREAM ORCHIDS are lovely repre- 
sentatives of this not-too-strong color class. Both are outstanding in beauty 
and charm. COLUMBIA seems destined to become an overwhelming favorite 
for its beautiful coloring and fine spikes. LA VALLE may be somewhat tempera- 
mental, but a well-grown spike is a lovely thing to behold. 
LIGHT YELLOW (10-11). AUREOLE and SEQUIN have been excellent 
cut flower yellows here; now challenged by the newer GOLDEN DAWN, which 
seems to have every good point in its favor, including more flowers open at 
a time. HOWARD V. WRIGHT is a big sturdy yellow, extremely light in 
tone, but very ciean and neat. LODESTAR is a truly fine large, pure yellow, 
delightfully frilled. In the smalis, DRESDEN and STATUETTE are lovely 
sister seedlings, different enough that you will want to grow them both. 
DEEP YELLOW (12-13). The search for the perfect deep yellow glad still 
goes on. The variety GOLD would seem close to perfection for clarity of color 
and beauty of form, but is somewhat deficient in bud count and flowerhead 
stretch. CATHERINE BEATH and FORSYTHIA are even deeper in tone and 
both make well-balanced spikes. SUNDANCE, while not too large and a little 
shy in reproducing itself, makes a nice spike with a lot of florets open at a time. 
GARDEN GOLD, as it performs here, is Just about as good an all-around yellow 
as we have found to date. 
BUFF (16-17). PATROL and SUN SPOT still reign supreme in this popular 
color group. PATROL had an exceptional season at the shows. SUN SPOT 
was better than ever here, making hundreds of spikes that would have been 
winners at any show. FIGURINE is the outstanding small buff glad; very nice 
indeed. 
ORANGE (20-25). This class has never been a strong one. Our favorites are 
SPRITE, SKYLARK, and LITTLE GOLD. SKYLARK is the largest and 
perhaps the most brilliant, although all of them are really outstanding in color. 
SPRITE holds the most florets open, and is the most heavily ruffled, while 
LITTLE GOLD has exceptional color appeal; a striking and very lovely true 
golden-orange. 
LIGHT SALMON (80-31). Another rather weak class. Our 1953 introduc- 
tions, CARMEN CORLISS and VISION, will strengthen it considerably. These 
two, along with BERMUDA, might almost be called a special strain of glads, 
presenting the near-ultimate in beauty of form and color. Arenius’ new PINK 
PRIDE will satisfy the “‘giant’’ fans, while JINGLES, near the opposite ex- 
treme in size, has its own army of admirers. 
DEEP SALMON (82-33). BOISE BELLE had a wonderful year at the 
shows. It is proving to be a valuable cutflower glad too; florists are beginning 
to ask for it by name. DOLLY VARDEN and CHINOOK are real giants, with 
exceptional color value as well as size. In the smalls, PETER PAN, PIROU- 
ETTE, and TWINKLES are all good and each quite distinct. For a bright, 
pert table arrangement, little TWINKLES can hardly be surpassed. 
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