BIRCHVILLE GARDENS — Plainville, Connecticut 
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1954 INTRODUCTIONS 
(Descriptions are those of the Originator or Introducer) 
FROM ARTHUR A. ARENIUS 
TAN-GLO (Arenius 54) (480) (90 days) Seedling 48348 
A clear pastel tan with a rosy tint that should easily win in the smoky 
class and become one of the most outstanding show winners. It will open 8 to 
11. The 5% inch blooms are perfectly placed on a 28 inch flowerhead with 22- 
24 buds. A strong healthy grower with spikes of 60 inches tall. TAN-GLO is 
a fast propagator. We are much taken by its fine clean color and its most 
reliable production of show caliber spikes. 
Its major show winnings to date include — Champion seedling and Grand 
Champion of the show—Glen Falls 1952, Champion seedling at Connecticut 
1953, and Champion 5 spike seedling at Binghamton 1953. 
For those interested the parentage of TAN-GLO is Connecticut Yankee 
& Elizabeth The Queen. 
Prices for 1954: $3.00 Each. any size bulb. Bulblets—.50 Each 
Special Unit offer 1 bulb and 10 bulblets for $6.00 
Growers Unit offer 15 bulbs and 75 bulblets for $50.00 
3 Fifty Dollar Units for $125.00 
WHITE SALES (Arenius 54) (401) (85 days) Seedling 48199 
A heavy textured ruffled pure white with distinctive fuschia spears on the 
bottom petals. We are particularly enthusiastic about the commercial qualities 
of WHITE SAILS and have found our florists to be of the same opinion. It will 
open 8-9 blooms in perfect placement on a 26 inch flowerhead with 20-22 buds. 
Size of florets are close to 5 inches. Plant growth is very heavy and healthy with 
rugged attachment making for good handling qualities. 
Major show winnings to date include — American Home Achievement 
Award at Maine 1952, Champion seedling at Maine 1953 with a score of 93. 
Runner up to Champion seedling at Boston 1953 with a score of 89. 
Prices for 1954: $2.00 Each, any size bulb. Bulblets .40 Each 
Special Unit offer 1 bulb and 10 bulblets for $4.50 
Growers Unit offer 25 bulbs and 100 bulblets for $50.00 
3 Fifty Dollar Units for $125.00 
CONTRAST (Arenius 54) (417) (80 days) Seedling 4842 
A distinctive and appealing novelty that instantly attracts attention when- 
ever seen with its clear buff color offset by a prominent rose purple throat. It 
will open 7-8 4 inch blooms on a 24 inch flowerhead having 18-20 buds. About 
52 inches overall. Good easy growth from all sizes. 
Prices for 1954: $2.00 Each, any size bulb. Bulblets .40 Each 
Special Unit offer 1 bulb and 10 bulblets for $4.50 
Growers Unit offer 25 bulbs and 100 bulblets for $50.00 
3 Fifty Dollar Units for $125.00 
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