INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1954 
SHEER DELIGHT (Chowning, Reg. ’53) ... From 
Lockett’s Luck breeding, Mr. Chowning has produced this 
cool, orchid pink of delicate shading. As #49-X, it received 
accolades from rmany admirers, so many that he now in- 
troduces it. The 7 inch flower is enhanced by a darker 
zone around the signal patch. 36”, midseason. ............ $5.00 
SUNLIT FIEEDS (Chowning, Reg. ’53) ... An exquis- 
ite blend of pink and oyster white with a different form: 
the sepals and petals form a deep chalice, then flare to 
exhibit the wide segments. The large, wide styles and claws 
protrude to assume an unusual importance. 614” flowers on 
ao eestolk ag A SOO Multiplier: os: 0 aceite eee $10.00 
ELLA B. DAVIS (Conger, Reg. ’53) #49-55-2 (Roses 
and Wine X Peggy Mac) ... From the same breeding as 
Sara Gladney and Royal Velour comes this clone, a bright 
pink of campanulate form, overlapping segments — a 
smaller sized Sara Gladney in form. The 5 inch flowers of 
light Meadow Pink are splashed Dahlia Purple. A Favorite 
in the garden this season. 30”, midseason ............-....--- $7.50 
LA REVE (Conger, Reg. ’52) (Roberts Pink Foliosa X 
Bayou Sunset) “The Dream” .. . When the big season is 
over, the apparition of La Reve appears — French Lilac 
with a noticeable border of Irisglow; the Antique signal 
patch is surrounded by a two inch zone of Oyster White. 
The style arms are oyster white heavily overlaid French 
Lilac. The 5% inch flowers are exhibited on a zig-zag stem 
Bommmenes high. Plant in full shade. .........-cen 8.3 $5.00 
ROYAL VELOUR (Conger, Reg. 753) Roses and Wine 
X Peggy Mac) ... The deep richness of Romanesque Violet 
coupled with a velvety pile and high sheen makes the name 
of this five inch flower appropriate. There is a deeper 
veining, too, throughout the flower. No perceptible signal 
patch mars the ceep richness of the coloring. 30’, mid- 
season. Lafayette Civics Club Award, ’53 .................... $5.00 
1954 PRICE LIST 
ACACIA (MacMillan-Dormon, ’52) H. M. ’53...8” pale 
cream flower of 1. giganticaeruiea form with chartreuse 
Bam ie DO UCI YOO <4, fe ee ee Nabe ea ece cs ay $5.00 
(5) BAYOU GLORY (Conger, ’53) H. C. ’52, H. M. ’53 
. Sepals of Rose Petal: petals of Meadow Pink; large 
bright signal patch of Golden Rod; overlapping campanu- 
late form; wide floral segments; excellent lateral branching; 
UMS CALICSS TMIGSCA SOM: sectors eee eee eds $7.50 
(1) BAYOU SUNSET (MacMillan) MSD ’49, H. M. ’50 
... the all time favorite to date, 7” rose-pink blended with 
amber and rose, striking rayed signal patch ................ $1.00 
BAYOU VERMILION (Debaillon-Dormon) ... noted 
for the purity of its deep red coloring, Abbeville type, 514” 
Berens, (157-24), DGS GAS ONY vce ee = pence epee erated wena $1.00 
BETTE LEE (Davis, V. L., 51) ...my favorite white 
for more than one reason! a crisp, tailored, sprightly iris 
suitable for corsage work, campanulate form, with green- 
ish haft and style arms, erect and clean foliage ............ $2.00 
(16) BLUE CHIP (Smith, S., ’50) H.M. ’51... the soft 
blue of Abbeville flat form, excellent branching, floriferous, 
514” flowers, 18”-24”, most outstanding ........2..0.....-.. $5.00 
