EARLY RED (Knight '53) 450 (VE). A brilliant new scarlet that is outstanding for its color and extreme 
earliness, blooming at least a week or ten days before Red Cherry and other so-called early reds and 
scarlets. It will open six or seven large flowers on nice straight slender spikes. 
L1.00, M.60, S .40, Blts 2-.25, 10-1.00 
EARLY SNOW (Roberts '53) 400 (E). Pure white without markings, white stamens. The tall slender 
spikes carry 7 or 8 large flowers open ata time. One of our premium varieties of last season. 
L 2.00, MI.50, $1.00, Blts .20, 10-1.50, 100-12.00 
ELMER'S ROSE (Fischer '5!) 462 (EM). Bright lavender rose with a deeper rose feather. An attractive 
color and a very good grower with us; not as large as Noweta Rose but perhaps more consistent growth. 
L .40, M.30, S$ .20, Blts 10-.30 
EMBERS (Arnett '51) 450-490 (EM). Sort of a two-toned light red that is very attractive and different. 
About seven large round and tightly attached florets are open on straight sturdy spikes. Very nice. 
L 2.00, MI.50, $1.00, Bits .20, 10-1.50, 100-12.00 
FALCON (Woods '49) 567 (EM). A fine lavender with orchid shaped florets of clear medium lavender, 
lip petals stippled rose over cream. Six to eight widely flaring, fluted flowers are open at a time on 
good spikes. One of our top favorites among the lavenders, or any other color for that matter. 
L.25, M.20, S 2-.25, Bulblets 10-.25, 100-2.00 
FORSYTHIA (Harris '52) 512 (EM). A medium shade of yellow with a distinct greenish cast, especially 
when in bud and on first opening. Florets are waved and frilled, large, with many open at once. 
L.75, M.50, S$ .25, Blts 4-.25, 10-.50 
FORT KNOX (Torrie-Flad '53) 412-512 (EM). This lovely new yellow was one of the pleasant surprises 
of the 1953 blooming season for us. A true rival of Gold for color, with many more buds and longer 
flower head. 6-8 large ruffled florets of heavy substance are open on fine tall stems. Good increase. 
9525/2575, 25 007 Bite’ 2—.30, 10-1225 
FRANCESCA (Toben '50) 566 (ML). Well grown with plenty of water, Francesca can be one of the 
sensations of any garden or show room. It responds to extra care in growing as do many other glads. 
A lovely opalescent pink-lavender, opening 7 or more large ruffled flowers at once. A tall grower. 
L 1.00, M .60, S .40, Blts 4-.30, 10-.60 
GARDEN GOLD (Rich '48) 512 (M). Probably the largest good yellow grown today. A clear medium 
yellow; throat slightly deeper golden yellow. 6-7 huge bell-like florets open on good stems. 
L .40, M.30, S .20, Bits 4-.20, 10-.40 
GARNET RUFFLES (Maynard '53) 352 (M). A good-looking new maroon with slight rosy cast. Color 
is quite dark but not quite a black red probably, altho close to the dividing line between the 52 and 
54 color classes. It opens 8 or 9 ruffled florets on wiry stems. Looks like a fine exhibition glad. 
L 2.00, MI.50, S1.00, Blts .25, 10-2.00 
GLAD TIDINGS (Arenius '52) 462 (EM). A lovely and distinct shade of medium rose; almost a cerise 
or raspberry shade but with some light scarlet undertones. The 6 to 8 large open flowers have practic- 
ally no markings. Stems are tall, with medium length heads. We call it a better Miss Wisconsin. 
L1.50, M1.00, S .50, Bits 2-.25, 10-1.00 100-8.00 
GOLD (Marshall '5I) 412 (E). Still a beautiful yellow in spite of some shortcomings. Tho a little 
shy on buds, flowerhead is long enough for most floral use. Color and ruffling are extremely fine. 
L2.50,"" M*.35, °S".25,> Blts 10-735 
GOLDEN DAWN (Savelief '51) 410 (EM). Clear medium yellow without markings. Florets are 
medium large, with at least*7-8 or more open on tall straight spikes. An excellent cut flower glad. 
L.35, M.25, S 2-.35, Blts 15-.25, 100-1.50 
