OUTSTANDING VARIETIES 
of Proven Merit 
The Cream of the Crop Introduced in the Past 10 Y ears 
Note: L. denotes large size bulbs, 144 in. and up in diameter. M. denotes medium, *4 in. 4 
to 114 in., and S. denotes 4 in. to 4 in. in diameter. 5 bulbs of a size sold at the 10 rate. 
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IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100 bulblets in most cases. & : 
ACE OF SPADES (sisson-’50) 454 
Scintillating very deep maroon-red with a lively glistening sheen. 5-inch 
ruffled florets, wide open, with perfect placement. Pure white stamens mak- 
ing a pleasing contrast. Stands heat well, long flower heads averaging 
30 inches. 20 buds with 6 open. Very tall and never crooks. Excellent 
attachment. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (S. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) 
(Blbts. 10—60c) 
ALBESCA (armstrong-’52) 75 days-300 
Pure sparkling white without marking, beautifully ruffled and with a hint 
of the palest green in the throat. Spike 56 inches tall with 22-inch flower 
head, 18-20 buds and seven four-inch florets open. Opens well in water 
and a good propagator. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) 
(Blbts. 10—60c; 100—$4.00) 
ALPINE (palmer-44) 75 days-300 
Excellent 300 size nicely ruffled snow-white. Nearly every bud will show 
color. In my opinion the most beautiful of the snow-whites. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
ANDRENA  (armstrong-’50) 85 days-440 
Pastel pink with a pale yellow throat. A beautiful pastel blend that is a 
florist’s dream. 18-20 buds, 4% to 5-inch florets and 6 to 7 open. It 
will open well in water and holds size and color clear to the tip. 
(L. ea. 40c, 10—$3.20) (M. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) (S. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) 
(Blbts. 12—25c; 100—$1.75) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 2 lg., 3 med., 5 sm. for $2.00 
ATHENE (kuhn-749) 75 days-400 
Nearly a true white shading to a cream throat. 50 to 54 inches tall, 20 to 
22 buds, 27-inch flower head. Never crooks and has a texture that never 
wilts in hot winds or rough handling. Its perfect formal placement and 
number open make it an extra choice white. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) 
(Blbts. 10—25c; 100—$2.00) 
AUREOGOLE (pruitt-43) 80 days-410 
Richly ruffled medium yellow of unusual character and distinction. Ex- 
ceptionally heavy substance. Destined to become a favorite of the con- 
noisseur. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH (Fischer-45) 85 days-440 
Cool soft blushing pink with lots of sparkle. It stands heat well. 7 to 8 flat 
5-inch saucer-like florets on a tall 18-20 bud spike. Healthy and disease 
resistant, (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN ( & m-’49) 93 days-366 
One of the best of the Holland introductions. This did exceptionally well 
for us this season. Deep shade of lavender with a white stripe. An un- 
usual shade and very attractive. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. Pkg. 30c) 
BETTY DUNCAN (cenedict-749) 85 days-422 
Exceptionally tall nice growing orange of self color. Opens 5 to 6 on 
straight spikes. Considered a very fine cut flower. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BIG TOP (Rich-45) 75 days-541 
Immense in size. Light pink with small carmine feather. Will open 7 on a 
20-bud spike. Blooms have been grown to 7% inches in diameter. 
(L. 2—25¢; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) ($. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BIRCH RED rich-45) 90 days-552 
Smooth, pure medium red with no marking. Excellent texture and 
stands heat well. It opens well from tight bud. Will open 7 on a 19-inch 
flower head. This is one of the finest in exhibition form, every spike 
with excellent placement. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BLACK CHERRY Rich-45) 95 days-552 
Black-red with 6-inch blooms. 19-20 buds and up to 9 open. It does not 
burn. It grows tall, with 24-inch flower heads. Excellent in its class. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) 
(S. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) (Blbts. 10—50c) 
BLACK OPAL (eErrey-’36) 75 days-354 
Sensational very dark red. 8 to 10 open on a long flower head. Excellent 
placement. This is our heaviest selling dark red. 
(L. 2—25¢; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25¢) 
BLUE BEAUTY (kK & m-’3s) = 75 days-476 
Blue varieties have always been in demand and this one continues to be 
very popular. Medium blue opening 5 to 6 large florets on a good spike. 
Healthy and a good propagator. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BOISE BELLE (Reberts-48) 98 days-443 
A very unusual and beautiful novelty. Yellow center and pink at edges 
of petals with the lip petals yellow with a pictotee edge of pink all 
around. 10 to 12 open on a spike of 20-24 buds. Exceptional. 
(L. ea. 20c; 10—$2.00) (M. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (S. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
(Blbts. 15—25c) 
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