BIRG SONG (Corey 1952) M. 37 in. (Sen- 
sation x Los Angeles) x (Wambliska x 
San Francisco). One of the loveliest of 
the new plicatas, this is a great favorite 
with us. It has a flaring, fluted form 
that gives it a gay, sparkling personality. 
The ground color is sparkling white and 
the border is a precise stitching of rich, 
violet toned blue. Once seen, this is long 
remembered. H. M. 1952__----~-- 5.00 
BLACK BANNER (Nicholls 1947) M. L. 37 in. 
(Smolder x The Black Douglas). A very 
rich flower of deep black purple tones. 
Very TinesH? Mo) 947 2225 2222 _ 2 1.00 
BLACK DIAMOND (Schreiner 1951) M. 35 
in. (Black Forest Sib. x Down East). A 
very fine purple black of quite large 
size and with excellent form. H. M. 1952 
he a 3 oR abe a) ne ae Sein “aol 9 7.50 
BLACK FOREST (Schreiner 1945) M. 34 in. 
(Dymia x Ethiop Queen). A very dark, 
almost truly black flower of medium 
size. This has heavy substance and ex- 
quisite form. A. M. 1948_-------- 1.00 
BLACK HILLS (Fay 1951) M. 40 in. (Black 
Valor x Gulf Stream) x Black Forest. A 
rich blue black with full, nicely propor- 
tioned petals and lovely flaring form. 
The substance is very heavy and the 
flowers are free from venations and the 
color is intensified by a beard the same 
color as the petals. Strong, well 
branched stalks. H. M. 1951_---- 10.00 
BLACK RUBY (Dolman 1949) M. 34 in. 
(Melanie Dolman x sdlg.). Very dark, 
dusky red with lighter standards. H. M. 
1949) 2. O8 pee UA ARE 1.50 
BLACK SATIN (Nesmith 1951) M. 36 in. 
(Black Valor x Gulf Stream) x Black 
Forest. A sensational addition to the 
black class. Beautifully formed flowers 
of heavy substance and rich satin like 
finish: Hae) O51]. se ee 10.00 
BLIZZARD (Knowl. 1949) E. 38 in. (Snow 
Flurry x Easter Morn). An exquisite white 
of large size with broad ruffled petals. 
Hee Mae) 949 Se ee eee 2.50 
BLUE ANGEL WINGS (McKee 1949) M. 38 
in. (Snow Flurry x 4017) x (Misty Rose 
x Miobelle)) x (Snow Flurry))). A lovely 
blue white with the blue coloring almost 
a powdery blue over white. Large but 
dainty: Svea ee ae eee 2.00 
BLUE BLAZES (Welch 1950) M. 38 in. (Gu- 
drun x Easter Morn) x Great Lakes. A 
light blue of great size and beautiful 
form. Very broad petals of heavy sub- 
stance. A sensation wherever we have 
seeniita haan 951) -2ee~ eee 6.00 
BLUE ELEGANCE (Jory 1948) E. M. 38 in. 
(Purissima x Capitola). A large cleanly 
colored blue hybrid. Has the typical onco 
IOOK: Ts Visel Sav ee ee 2.50 
BLUE FAIRY (Muhl. 1953) E. M. 36 in. (Cool 
Lemonade x Hoogie Boy). A new blue 
of medium size with very flaring and 
jauntily ruffled flowers. Of Hoogiana 
ancestry, this should be an interesting 
parent. The fastest increaser we have 
ever seen and easiest of all to pod 3.00 
BLUE FRILLS (Step. 1945) M. 38 in. (Aline 
x Missouri). An almost true azure blue 
OT aire sOlitingwecas oo eee 1.00 
BLUE GLOW (Nichols 1945) M. L. 38 in. 
(West Point x Mati Hari). A very rich 
medium blue with brushings of rich 
chocolate brown on the hafts. White 
beard. THOM: TGAG ee 1.00 
BLUE MOOD (Whiting 1950) M. L. 34 in. 
Vatican Purple x (Beotie x Huguette). 
Blended blue self with a faint smokey 
pyerone, Large “oe eee 1.50 
BLUE PARAKEET (Waters 1950) M. L. 37 in. 
(Bandmaster x Azure Skies). A clear 
light medium toned blue that is given 
a gleaming appearance by chartreuse 
olive brushings over the hafts. H. M. 
1953 > 2 ee ee eee 6.00 
BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945) M. 38 in. 
(Annabel x Blue Zenith). One of the best 
known and highest rated blues. Dykes 
Medal’1950)) 0) Soa. eee 1.00 
BLUE SERENE (Wills 1953) M. 35 in. (Blue 
Rhythm x St. Regis). Slightly lighter than 
Blue Rhythm, this is several shades 
bluer and has a lovely ruffled, semi- 
flaring form. Heavily substanced and 
nicely finished. H. M. 1953__---- 12.50 
BLUE SHIMMER (Sass 1942) M. 38 in. (H. 
Sass 65-35 x (Blue Monarch x ?). With- 
out a doubt, the best blue and white 
plicatalfo°date.2_ 2 Mensa Sees 1.00 
BLUE VALLEY (Smith 1947) M. 38 in. (Lake 
George x Great Lakes). A large flaring 
flower of medium blue. A. M. ap 
BLUE VIOLET (Craig 1948) M. 36 in. (San 
Diego x Sierra Blue). Rich dark blue with 
broad ruffled petals and extra heavy 
substance. Proving to be a sensational 
parent in our garden______-__-~-- 2.00 
BLUMOHR (Marx 1949) E. M. 37 in. (Wm. 
Mohr x Orloff). A pale powder blue of 
large size and beautiful onco form. 
Stunning, Aa. V9522e2 Sa 5.00 
BOLD COPPER (Sass 1950) M. 36 in. ((Gold- 
en Age x P. Sunset) x Ola Kala) x To- 
bacco Road. A most unusual new copper 
blend. This has beautifully ruffled flow- 
ers of flaring form and heavy substance. 
A richer tone of red copper seems to 
radiate over the falls____________ 5.00 
BOLD COURTIER (Whiting 1949) L. 36 in. 
(Mirabelle x Cedar Rose). A_ brilliant 
blend of deep rose and copper with a 
very heavy substance and lacquer like 
finish. The petals are heavily crimped 
ATICCCUL IEC oe ee oe er eens 1.00 
BRASS BAND (Whiting 1949) E. M. 36 in. 
(((Matula x Calif. Gold) x Golden Spike) 
x Veishea). A vivid orange toned bicolor 
with large flaring flowers on strong 
well branched stalks______-____-_- 1.00 
BREAK O’ DAWN (Sass 1953) M. 36 in. 
((Melitza x (F. Zenor x Seashell)) x ((F. 
Zenor x (P. Sunset x Matula)) x (F. Zenor 
x Seashell))). A very large, flaring flower 
with broad rounded petals of heavy 
substance and silky finish. The color is 
deep seashell or dawn pink. A very full 
self colored beard accents the pinkness 
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BRIGHT GEM (DeForest 1953) M. 33 in. 
(Argus Pheasant x Garden Glory). A 
new blend of deep golden brown and 
Hays russet, this is a near self of rich 
velvet brown. The flowers are large, 
with a seven inch spread and very wide- 
ly rounded, nearly horizontal falls. A 
dark brown beard intensifies the color. 
A. beauty; Roto .vAoy ot tee oe 20.00 
BRIGHT SONG (Schroeder 1949) M. 38 in. 
((Midwest Gem x Far West) x Morocco 
Rose)) x (China Maid x Golden Eagle). 
Beautiful rich orchid pink with red 
beard. Tall stalks with good branching, 
large flowers. H. M. 1950_______-_ 5.00 
BRIGHT WINGS (C. Schirmer 1948) M. 37 
in. (Lancaster x Augelus). Bright rosy 
pink with flaring, ruffled petals. Very 
large and. lovely. 4. <n eats 1.00 
BRITANNIA (Tomp. 1949) M. L. 38 in. 
(Apex x Bandit). Very large self of dark 
carmine red. Heavy substance and en- 
amel like finish. Stalks are strong and 
well branched. H. M. 1950_______ 6.00 
BRONZE BROCADE (Nes. 1948) M. L. 40 in. 
(Sequatchee x Tobacco Road). A very 
smooth blend of coppery red and to- 
bacco brown. An undertone of golden 
brown and a flush of violet at the beard 
adds to its beauty. H. M. 1948____3.00 
BRONZE SYMPHONY (Pattison 1951) M. 38 
in. (Copper River x Patrice). A large, 
beautifully formed flower of rich, glow- 
ing coppery brown that really created 
a sensation in our garden last year. The 
form is excellent with broad waved 
petals of very heavy substance. The 
standards are well domed and the falls 
are very flaring. Stalks are strong and 
very well branched. H. M. 1953 11.50 
BROWNLAND (Muhl. 51) M. L. 35 in. (Casa 
Morena x Tobacco Road). A very well 
formed and nicely ruffled blend of tan 
with a blue haze on the fall. Large and 
SIO WV chp 4.00 
BRYCE CANYON (Klein. 1944) M. 36 in. 
(Mexico x Tobacco Road). Popular blend 
of copper and henna brown. A. M. 1947 
pay ene ee ARAL Fis 1.00 
BURGANDY ROSE (Hall 1946) M. 36 in. 
(Victory x May Day). Very large ruffled 
flower of wine rose____________ 1.50 
BURMESE RUBY (Muhl. 1949) M. L. 36 in. 
(Red Valor x Red Gleam). A nicely 
fashioned flower of dark ruby red. The 
finish is rich and enamel like. Should 
prove a fine parent. H. C. 1948___2.00 
CAHOKIA (Faught 1948) M. 39 in. Purissi- 
ma x (((Purissima x Santa Barbara)) x 
((Purissima x Santa Barbara) x Santa 
Clara))). A very clean light blue of par- 
ticularly pure coloring and of excellent 
form and finish. A. M. 1951__-__- 5.00 
CAIRO (Klein. 1952) M. 40 in. (Sdlg. No. 
357 x San Antone) x Cascade Splendor). 
A gigantic flower of spreading form 
done in rich light tan with a glowing 
yellow undertone and a suffusion of 
buff on the hafts. A real beauty__10.00 
CAMPANULA (Tomp. 1948) M. 38 in. (Blue 
Shimmer x Great Lakes). A large semi- 
flaring flower of clear campanula blue. 
A fine performer: oe 1.00 
CAMPFIRE GLOW (Whiting 1947) M. L. 34 
in. (Amaranth x Three Oaks). A beautiful 
blend of rich ruby red and glistening 
copper. Long known under the nickname 
“Hot Red” which well describes it. Prov- 
ing to be a fine parent. H. M. 1947 3.50 
CANADAWAY (Cousins 1953) M. 40 in. 
(From white seedlings). A very large, 
broad petaled white with deep yellow 
beard and some tiny yellow veins on 
the haft. Excellent, ruffled form and 
strong, well branched stalks. Said to be 
a fine parent. H. M. 1953_______ 15.00 
CAPE BON (Tomp. 1945) M. L. 38 in. (Aztec 
Copper x Veishea). A blend of deep 
Arabian red with rich undertone of 
coppery brown. Large broad petaled 
flowers with very heavy substance. H. 
BA. 1945 2 eee 1.00 
CAPELLA (H. E. Sass 1950) (((Snowking x 
white recessive sdlg. from plicatas) x 
Ola Kala) x (Ola Kala x Ella Callis)). One 
of the darkest yellows we have seen. 
A real beauty with wonderful form and 
a smooth glistening finish. Strong, well 
branched, stalks, -.. 350 See 6.00 
CAPITOLA (Reinelt 1940) E. M. 32 in. (Wm. 
Mohr x lb-mac). Huge and very beauti- 
ful, this deep red violet is one of the 
best of the hybrids_____________ 1.00 
CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE (DeForest 1951) 
M. L. 38 in. (V. of Mirza x Firecracker). 
A new plicata with deep cream and 
yellow ground and heavy markings of 
orange red and cinnamon that are in- 
tensified across the haft and shoulders. 
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