BRIDAL ORCHID (Carlson ’50) 566 (ML). A huge orchid-lavender that can 
be really sensational when the color is unflecked. It had a good year here in 
1952, showing very little flecking on the light lavender ground color, although 
our summer was very hot. Bridal Orchid wil] open 7-8 or more large flowers on 
fine tall stems. Buds are placed a little closely, giving a somewhat crowded 
appearance on the spike, though flowerheads are plenty long. Bridal Orchid won 
a divisional championship at Edwardsville, Illinois, and was judged Best Recent 
Introduction both at Purdue, Ind., and the So. Wis. Seedling and R.I. show. 
L .50, M .40, S .25, Bulblets 10—.40. 
BRIER (Palmer ’51) 366 (M). Though it seems to have been somewhat over- 
looked in the rush of new lavenders, we consider Brier the best of those in the 
medium-size group. Its color is a clear shade of medium dark rosy lavender with 
a small cream center. The general effect is a little lighter than Bonnie Lass; just 
a shade darker than Heirloom. Brier is a good grower, opening from seven to 
nine 44-inch florets on good flowerheads, medium-tall stems. Substance and 
attachment are extra good. A fast propagator and makes good bulbs. 
L $1.00, M .60, S .40, Bulblets 4—.30, 10—.60, 100—$4.50. 
CARMEN CORLISS (Roberts ’53) 480 (EM). See 1953 Introductions. 
CARNIVAL (Butt ’47) 4837 (EM). While the newer Leah Gorham seems to have 
stolen the show as the last word in a red with white throat, Carnival is different 
enough that we can find room for both. This has large, nicely ruffled florets of 
a clear scarlet red, and the snow-white throat is clear and unmarked. It will 
open six or seven on a spike of medium height. A fine propagator. 
M 3—.25, S 6—.25, Bulblets 25—.25, 100—.75. 
CHINOOK (Lines ’49) 582 (ML). One of the real giants of gladdom, with a 
lovely color as well as size and height. A soft salmon or orange-pink with just 
a touch of a deeper salmon in the throat. Florets are quite well-attached consid- 
ering their size; 7-9 are open on long, stretchy flowerheads. A wonderful basket 
glad where a striking, massive display is wanted. Although there are many 
so-called ‘‘salmon”’ glads, Chinook is one of the few that really come close to 
a true salmon shade. Spikes are very heavy—better plant bulbs quite deep, or 
hill up well around the plants. Chinook took a divisional championship at 
Algona, Iowa, last summer; also “largest floret’’ at Albert Lea, Minnesota. 
L .75, M .50, S .35, Bulblets 5—.25, 10—.40, 100—$3.00. 
CLARENCE D. FORTNAM (Kadel ’50) 440 (EM). A rather pale orchid-pink 
that is very consistent in producing tall, slender, always straight spikes. It’s 
really a joy to cut a row of this variety; the spikes are so uniformly tall. Eight 
or nine of the medium-sized, ruffled florets are open at a time. It is quite a good 
propagator. If you like the delicate pastel shades, you will enjoy growing this 
glad which has so many times won the title ‘“Most Beautiful” in the show, as 
it did again at Provo, Utah, last summer. 
L. 75, M .50, S .25, Bulblets 3—.25, 10—.75, 100—$6.00. 
COLOGNE (Roberts ’48) 842 (EM). We grow only two varieties for their 
fragrance—Thisisit and Cologne. Of the two, we think perhaps Cologne best 
combines the qualities of fragrance and decorative value. Its color is bright and 
attractive—a deep pink that could almost pass for scarlet. The cream on the 
lip petals extends also to the midribs. Five or six medium-sized round florets 
are open on tall willowy stems. Fragrance is most noticeable in the field in the 
morning, as the hot afternoon sun seems to dissipate most of the scent. How- 
ever, it holds its fragrance quite well when cut and brought inside. Although 
classified (probably through error) as a 342, it is definitely a deep pink (344) glad. 
L .30, M .20, S 2—.25, Bulblets 10—.30. 
““Gosh, am I ever thrilled with the nice bulbs you sent me, and the 
extras! I have COLUMBIA now—Hail, Columbia!’’ 
—H.F.T., Idaho, 4/24/52 
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