DESCRIPTIVE LIST 
In order to give more space to the descriptions of the newer and less known varieties we 
have divided the general variety listing into two sections. The first section starting on this 
page contains the best of the proven exhibition and commercial types ,and are priced as follows: 
Prices for all varieties on this page are: 
Large, 2 for .25, 10 for $1.00; Medium, 3 for .25, 10 for .65; 
Small, 10 for .35; Bulblets .25 pkg. 
ABIGAIL (Myers 44) (466) 75 
Early light lavender cut flower opening 6-8 
well placed blooms on a 414’ spike. This 
blooms ahead of others in its color and is 
valuable for early cutting. 
ABU HASSAN (K&M ’47) (378) 80 
Striking deep blue violet. Easily the best in 
its color which in itself is a rarity among 
glads. Opens 5-7 4” blooms on a 4’ spike. 
ALL GLORY (Toon ’46) (423) 80 
Tangerine orange with a striking purple 
throat. Opens 6-8 5” blooms on a 41,’ 
spike. A good grower with a novel color 
effect. 
ANNA MAE (Pommert ’40) (400) 70 
Very early pure white cut flower. A good 
one for earliness when pure white glads are 
scarce. 6-7 5” blooms on a 4’ spike. 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH 
(Fischer ’47) (440) 85 
An exceptionally vigorous blush pink that 
has gained wide acceptance as a cut flower. 
An easy grower that opens 7-9 round flat 
blooms on a sturdy 5’ spike. A 100% cutter 
right down the row. 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN 
(K&M ’49) 368) 90 
tall mauve lavender that is becoming 
widely grown commercially. 6-8 ruffled 41/,” 
blooms open at once on strong 5’ spikes. 
Very healthy, takes hot weather well and 
is an easy variety to cut. 
BETTY DUNCAN 
(Benedict ’49) (422) 85 
Ruffled orange shading to a golden throat. 
6-8 well placed 434,” blooms on a slender 
4," spike. Tops as a commercial in its 
color and recommended for all uses. 
BIRCH RED (Rich °45) (552) 90 
Widely grown smooth dark red, opening 
6-8 6” blooms on a husky 5’ spike. For 
depth of color it ranks with the best. 
BLACK OPAL (Errey ’36) (354) 95 
Standard black red opening up to 10 blooms 
on a 5’ spike. For years it has led its class 
in blue ribbons. 
BLUE BEAUTY (Pfitzer 36) (476) 80 
Widely grown as the most reliable of the 
“blues.” Opens 6-8 5” blooms on a 4’ spike. 
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BONFIRE (Fischer 50) (436) 80 
Clear vivid scarlet of good growing habits. 
6-7 round wide open blooms on a 4’ spike. 
A good cut flower variety and one of the 
most brilliant in color. 
BUCKEYE BRONZE 
(Wilson ’40) (490) 90 
Popular clear rosy bronze. 6-8 lightly ruffled 
blooms on a 41/’ spike. About the best 
in this color. 
BURMA (Palmer ’43) (564) 85 
Outstanding deep rose red variety that ranks 
with the all time great glads. 8-10 ruffled 
6” blooms on a slender 4’ spike. Always a 
blue ribbon winner and fine for all uses. 
CARNIVAL (Butt 47) (437) 85 
Gayly colored bright scarlet with a con- 
trasting snow white throat 6-8 lightly ruf- 
fled 5” blooms on a 4’ spike. Well named. 
CHAMOUNY (Baerman ’38) (362) 85 
Popular deep rose with a distinctive silver 
border on its petals. 6-8 414” blooms on 
a 414’ spike. 
CHERBOURG (Salmon ’47) (464) 75 
Tall straight growing deep rose cut flower. 
6-8 5” blooms on a 5’ spike. A fine easy 
grower in a color the florists really go for. 
CONN. YANKEE 
(Schnetsky ’44) (441) 90 
Marvelous clear blush pink with a small 
rose throat, opening 8-10 uniformly placed 
blooms on a husky spike. Leads its class in 
blue ribbons with many grand champion- 
ships to its credit. Recommended for all 
purposes. 
COVER GIRL (LaSalle ’45) (542) 90 
Tall deep pink exhibition variety. Capable 
of making giant spikes with 10 open blooms 
on a 51/’ spike. 
DAISY MAE (Lins 45) (521) 90 
Clear orange with a deeper throat. A re- 
liable grower opening 6-8 6” blooms on a 
sturdy 5’ spike. Considered the best in its 
color by many for all uses. 
DEBORAH SAMPSON 
(Scheer °47) (440) 85 
Soft pastel blend of pink & cream. 7-9 
well formed blooms open at once on tall 
strong spikes. About the strongest grower 
on our list. 
