BAMBI (Arethusa x Pelletier D’Oisy) 
(Pierce ‘54) — 290 E 
We are equally proud of our other ’54 introduction, 
Bambi. While} Bambi is not the equal of Zig Zag in 
stature its outstanding distinction is its captivating 
chartreuse color, the like of which we have in only one 
other glad, Pelletier D’Oisy, Bambi’s pollen parent. 
However, in Bambi the beautiful ruffling of Arethusa 
has been added to give it grace and appeal not found in 
Pelletier D’Oisy. The intense chartreuse of Bambi is ac- 
centuated by a prominent orange-red throat mark and 
a picotee of the same color, a color combination that 
stops them in the aisles and positively makes the ladies 
drool. When we say that the color of Bambi is char- 
treuse we mean really chartreuse, not cream or yellow 
blending to greenish in the throat. 
Bambi produces spikes of 14-15 buds as an average 
with an occasional spike of greater stature from large 
bulbs. Small bulbs do not bloom, a trait that is one of 
Bambi’s faults. Another of its faults is the difficulty of 
germination of its bulblets. Bulblets of excellent size 
are produced in profusion, and they are viable, but they 
just won’t germinate well unless cracked or peeled. 
Although Bambi is a sure winner in the Any Other 
Color class we believe its chief forte lies in its value as 
a subject for the fabrication of unique and exotic ar- 
* rangements. Another point of consideration is its use in 
breeding. Discerning hybridizers will see in Bambi a 
potential parent of a long line of novelty progeny. Prop- 
erly mated, one of its parents being a large type glad, 
_ it is possible that Bambi may be the fore runner of seed- 
lings of similar coloring in the 300, 400 and 500 classes. 
Bambi has a commendable show record including 
Best 100/200 Seedling at the Indiana Glad So- 
ciety Seedling & Recent Introduction Show at La- 
fayette, Ind. in 1952. 
Award of Commendation on 3-spike at the Illi- 
nois Glad Society State Show at Springfield, Il. 
in 1952, 
Award of Commendation on 3-spike at Kanka- 
kee, Ill. show in 1952. 
Honorable Mention on single spike at Rantoul, 
JUG They TES ee, 
Blue ribbon on 3-spike at Indiana Glad Society 
Seedling & Recent Introduction Show at Lafayette, 
Ind. in 1953. 
Award of Excellence on 3-spike at Wisconsin 
Glad Society Seedling & Recent Introduction Show 
at Madison, Wis. in 19583. 
Champion 3-spike Seedling at Kankakee, Ill. show 
in 1953. 
LARGE OR MEDIUM, EACH $5.00; Bulblets, 10 for $5.00 
1 L OR M AND 10 SELECTED BULBLETS, $9.00 
For other 1954 introductions see pages 8 and 11— 
CHERUB and JUDY. 
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