wk kk) «6(452) (Bastian 
Red Velvet e e e 1952) (85 days) (Tip 
Top x Com. Koehl) A cross of two Pfitzer varieties, Red 
Velvet was one of our major discoveries of 1952. 
Truly velvety in texture, it reminds one in this respect 
of Dark David which it also resembles somewhat in 
color. Red Velvet makes a very trim, neatly-tailored 
flowerhead with plenty of stretch. A very promising 
variety. (L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.89) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 8-.25; 100-2.50) 
kk ke (436) (Wright, 1948) 
Red Wing ti%2 (gsieave i sesdlineee 
Red Charm) Here is a red which has won more ap- 
plause than any other in recent years. Red Wing 
produces campanile spikes with 8-10 five and one- 
fourth inch florets open at a time on really tremendous 
flowerheads. Color is a glossy light scarlet, almost a 
self. The round florets, light ruffling, super-abundant 
vigor, and 66-inch spikes combine to make this an ace 
for both the exhibitor and the cut-flower grower. 
Don’t pass up Red Wing! It is a real bargain at $.15 
this year, compared to $1.50 three years ago. Red Wing 
also blooms very well from small bulbs. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 10-.80) 
(S 10-.50) (Blbts. 50-.30) 
wx *& (536) (Fischer, 1949) 
Regal Red open ea 100d ay s) erin one 
burg’s Memory x Liberator) For two years straight 
we've sold so close on this noble red that we’ve had 
only No. 6’s to bloom ourselves. Hence exclamations 
as to its merit reach us only second hand. Such tes- 
timonials are numerous, however, and we hope you 
have tried this magnificent red which opens up to six 
florets which some customers have grown to seven and 
one-half inches in diameter. Our own vase on page 
17 had florets that rivalled an amaryllis in size and 
lustre. For supreme September bloom, be sure to try 
Regal Red! (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
¢ kk kk (460) (Fischer, 1953) (70 
Rosario Omen * Ree days) a(n tizanet hathe 
Queen x Rose O’Day) This vivid, clean-cut rose is 
the most trimly-tailored of the seven Noweta Rose 
sisters and the only one with a blotch. A jewel for 
consistency as well as beauty, it will readily carry 10 
open florets in Sunday-go-to-meeting array. Trim as 
a slate pencil, as the fashion ads would say. You'll 
love Carl Starker’s arrangement of this glorious flower 
on page 14. In the latest N.A.G.C. symposium Rosario 
was judged one of the 10 best 1953 introductions by 
79 critics. 
(L 1-1.50; 10-12.00) (M 1-1.25; 10-10.00) 
(S 1-.75; 10-6.00) (Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
“Rosario received many comments on its beauty. 
It had seven open and was beaten in the recent intro- 
duction division only by Noweta Rose.” 
—Arthur Kottke, Wisconsin. 
* *& *% (460) (Fischer, 1951) 
Rosebloom OD (85 days) (Elizabeth 
the Queen x Rose O’Day) Along with Elmer’s Rose and 
Chivalry, Rosebloom comes from the reverse cross of 
the hybridization that produced Noweta Rose. Grow- 
ing all the members of the Noweta Rose family will 
give one an interesting illustration of how glads from 
the same cross will vary—surely as much as the chil- 
dren in a human family! (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Rosebud Picotee **** 
(460) (Fischer, 1953) (70 days) (Lavender & Gold x 
Dawn Glow) A glad for the ultra-fastidious on which 
to test their connoisseurship! With dainty petals which 
unfurl like rosebuds as they open, with snow-white 
florets flushed with a rose-pink halo or picoteeing, plus 
an infusion of cream on the lip, it is the last word in 
subtle, ethereal beauty. Truly a glad which grows on 
one. The Starker arrangement on page 8 seems to us 
one of his best. 
(L 1-1.60; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 10-1.00; 100-8.00) 
“Rosebud Picotee was perfect. It outdid Columbia, 
which it resembles, only it is so much more beautiful.” 
—Mrs. Carl Nielson, Idaho. 
kw *& ~~ SE(360) ~=— (Fischer, 
Rose Charm 4 (8s) 65 ‘days 
(Lavender and Gold X (Maid of Orleans x Picardy) ) 
With us and with many others, this is the first of all 
glads to bloom. In fact, our good friend George Lasch 
reports blooming it in only 54 days—surely a record for 
earliness of bloom for this or any other gladiolus! 
Rose Charm is a fresh-toned crystalline light rose (not 
pink) with dramatic throat and midribs of cream. A 
planting of Rose Charm displays a phenomenal uni- 
formity in height and blooming season. Plant 100 large 
bulbs of Rose Charm and they won’t vary more than 
a few inches in height, which will be 52-55 inches, and 
the entire row can be cut in a week! Rose Charm 
opens 5-7 gracefully placed blooms on slender bamboo- 
type stems. A very charming basket variety and a 
gem for arrangements. If you are growing glads for 
cut-flowers, Rose Charm will be your No. 1 “first- 
early” and, until larger glads come in, an important 
commercial. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
. ’ kk * (462) 
Rosie O'Grady ee i953) (30 dav) 
(Betty’s Choice x June Rose) A larger, more dazzling 
version of the old Chamouny. Rosie O’Grady is taller, 
slightly ruffled, and has a deeper rose “bee” in the 
throat. You'll like its trim style and fresh color. 
(L 1-1.50; 10-12.00) (M 1-1.25; 10-10.00) 
(S 1-.75; 10-6.00) (Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
(Harris, 
SPECIAL OFFERS 
ON ARRANGEMENT GLADS 
(Each of these varieties was especially 
recommended by Mr. Starker.) 
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Gillie GWoybh RES en Sos eee violet 
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lis Crusader’ sects te toes blotched white 
Arrangement offer L, 55 large bulbs 
(a $8.05 value) for $5.00. Labelled. 
Arrangement offer M, 55 medium bulbs 
(a $5.65 value) for $3.00. Labelled. 
Combination Offer: Arrangement offer L and 
Arrangement offer M, both for $7.00. 
*Pictured in color elsewhere in the catalog. 
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