RED FEATHER (Butt ’51) 552 (M). A grand new dark red that will eventu- 
ally replace such older varieties in similar coloring as Birch Red and Mighty 
Monarch. Floret formation and spike arrangement are superior to the Mon- 
arch, and it opens about as many at once—eight or more. A rich lustrous 
deep red that is not too dark for florist use, it makes a wonderful cut flower 
as well as a fine show glad. Big, tall, and a very vigorous grower, Makes 
plenty of bulblets, which though rather small, germinate and grow very well. 
Red Feather is headed for the top of its class; better get aboard! 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .60. Bulblets 2—.25, 10—$1.00, 50—$4.00. 
RED RADIANCE (Melk ’53) 450 (EM). Good new reds and scarlets seem 
to be appearing everywhere, and this is one of the best. A brilliant scarlet 
that is practically without markings. Stems are willowy, tall and straight. 
The flowerheads of adequate length carry at least six or seven florets open 
at once. The petals have a glossy, almost enameled finish and the color really 
shines. Better get out your sun glasses when you look at Red Radiance— 
it’s really brilliant in the sunlight! 
L $1.50, M $1.00. Bulblets .20, 10—$1.50. 
RED TAPE (Butt ’53) 536 (M). Another of Len Butt’s good reds, this new 
one is a shade darker than his Redskin, but much lighter and brighter than 
Mighty Monarch or Red Feather. There is a slight deepening of the color 
in the throat. Florets are large and only very slightly waved, with up to 
eight open on medium-tall spikes. A bright attractive glad that looked ex- 
tremely promising in its first year with us. Propagates well, and a good 
grower. 
L $2.00, M $1.25, S .75. Bulblets 2—.30, 10—$1.20. 
RED WING (Wright 748) 436 (ML). A good standard scarlet, now quite 
widely known and grown for commercial use. A rather light scarlet with a 
deeper lip, it will open up to 8 or more on spikes that are a little short in stem 
length, though flower heads are plenty long. A fine all-purpose variety, and 
a consistent winner at the shows. 
L 2—.30, M 2—.20, S 4—.25. Bulblets 40—.25, 100—.50. 
REGINA (Palmer ’53) 420-417 (EM). A fine newcomer from the originator 
of so many of the world’s best glads. A striking light orange buff with some 
shadings of peach and apricot, and a bright pink-scarlet throat spot. The 
florets are very large (perhaps 500 size), and are of heavy substance as well 
as being nicely ruffled and fluted. Up to seven are open at once on long heads. 
Stems are tall and rangy, usually straight but with an occasional crooked one. 
Vigorous and very beautiful. If you like Sun Spot, you may like Regina 
better, as the color is a little livelier and more intense. 
L $2.00, M $1.25. Bulblets 2—.30, 10—$1.20. 
ROSITA (Woods ’52) 563 (EM). Lovely orchid-rose with a deeper rose blotch. 
Midribs are also somewhat darker, but at the petal edges the color pales a 
little, giving the effect at times of a lighter halo. A very strong grower, mak- 
ing uniformly tall spikes with long, many-budded flowerheads with seven or 
more open at once. Florets are not heavily ruffled, but are uniquely rolled 
and fluted. Rosita was the highest rating seedling tested in the N.A.G.C. 
trial Pease in 1951, and we predict that it will become one of the all-time 
greats. 
L $1.00, M .75. Bulblets 4—.25, 10—.50. 
“In 1951 you sent me a couple of bulbs of Seedling 944-1 (PAINTED 
LADY) as a premium. It has given me so much pleasure; I also enjoy the 
heavily ruffled white seedling.” —W ashington. 
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