PEACH GLOW (Harris ’51) 416 (EM). This is somewhat similar to Patrol, 
although shading slightly more toward the peach or apricot tones. Its florets 
are a little larger than those of Patrol, but it does not hold as many open at 
once; about six or seven usually. A pleasing ‘‘peachy buff’’ color that almost 
everyone admires. It has a good show record in Canada, however we believe that 
a good spike of Patrol or Sun Spot would beat it on the show table. 
L $1.50, M $1.25, S .75, Bulblets .25, 10—$2.00. 
PENNANT (Palmer ’52) 460 (M). This beautiful new pink may prove to be 
Palmer’s best origination—at least we predict it will give his Patrol a strong 
race for the honor! Pennant is a luscious shade of cool, clear light pink without 
a mark or fleck to mar its beauty. In parentage it is a full sister to Evangeline 
and Nordic Queen. It definitely has more pink in its makeup than the latter 
variety; not far from the color of Evangeline, but a little pinker and with a 
much smoother finish. Placement of the 8-open florets is formal and faultless; 
attachment very firm. Spikes are quite tall, straight and sturdy. A good in- 
creaser, with fine germination and bulblet growth. Don’t fail to get a start of 
Pennant this year; you won’t regret it. 
L $2.00, M $1.25, S .75, Bulblets 2—.30, 10—$1.20. 
PERSIAN BEAUTY (Knierim ’48) 586 (M). This features very odd and un- 
usual coloring due to the white veining on the smoky-rose petals, quite unique. 
It will open about six huge flowers on tall spikes. Petal substance is only fair, 
causing florets to become rather floppy in real hot weather. As with most of 
the varieties we list in the popular smoky colors, we expect to be sold out of 
Persian Beauty before spring, so order early. 
L .20, M 2—.25, S 3—.25, Bulblets 20—.25, 100—$1.00. 
PERSIAN RUG (Roberts 750) 486 (M). Always one of the most admired and 
talked-about glads in our entire planting, Persian Rug is an exotic blend of 
oriental shades. The outer edges are plum and mulberry, changing to rosy 
shades near the large cream-yellow center. Lip petals are clear yellow with rose 
tips. The large florets are somewhat ruffled, with six or seven open at a time 
on spikes that are rather variable in height, but average quite good. Foliage not 
the best, but it makes fine smooth bulbs and plenty of bulblets which germi- 
nate easily. A truly different glad; a smoky that is beautiful as well as unusual. 
It is a frequent winner of blue ribbons in its class at the shows. 
L .75, M .50, S .30, Bulblets 4—.25, 10—.50, 100—$4.00. 
PINK PRIDE (Arenius ’52) 5380 (EM). A giant pink that will be the pride of 
many an exhibitor in the years to come. In color a clear medium pink, with 
deep rose pink throat spears which add interest rather than detract. Petals are 
plain or only slightly frilled. Seven to nine huge, ‘well-opened flowers are carried 
on tall, strong spikes. Capable of making a grand formal spike. It might be 
called an improved Connecticut Yankee; in its first year here it appeared to be 
just that. Seems to be a good propagator. 
L $3.00, M $2.00, S $1.00, Bulblets .30, 10—$2.50. 
POINSETTIA (Johnson-Weeks 752) 450 (M). A topnotch new red that has just 
about everything needed to make it a leading commercial cutflower glad. A 
bright, medium scarlet-red with practically no markings, just a touch of the 
same color, slightly deepened in the center. It will open up to seven or eight large 
nicely frilled florets of heavy substance on fine tall spikes. Bulblets are rather 
hard to sprout unless held back a year, or peeled or cracked before planting. 
At last summer’s Washington State show, the winning basket in the open divi- 
sion was of Poinsettia. It was also judged Best Large 3-spike entry at the 
Southern California show. 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 3—.30, 10—.90, 100—$7.50. 
“COLUMBIA performed par excellence. We left the spike in the field 
for several days before cutting and bringing it in the house. It was over 
eight days before the first floret faded out. We grow over 900 varieties, 
and think COLUMBIA is tops.’’ —C. & A.E., Minnesota, 1/24/52 
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