Descuptwe List 
In order to give more space to the descriptions of the newer and less known varieties we 
have divided the general variety listing into two sections. The first section starting on this 
page contains the best of the proven exhibition and commercial types, and are priced as follows: 
Prices for all varieties on this page are: 
Large, 2 for .25, 10 for $1.00; Medium, 3 for .25, 10 for [Oos 
Small, 10 for .35; Bulblets .25 pkg. 
ABU HASSAN (K & M ’47) (378) 80 
Striking deep violet blue shading to a 
lighter throat. A rare and unusual color in 
glads. Opens 5-7 4” blooms on a 4’ spike. 
ANNA MAE (Pommert ’40) (400) 70 
Real pure white opening 6-7 5” blooms on 
a 4’ spike. A vigorous grower that is val- 
uable for its earliness. 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH (Fischer °47) (440) 85 
Here is a vigorous blush pink that makes 
tall sturdy spikes holding 7-9 round wide 
open florets at once. A 100% cutter that 
we recommend for all uses. Good florist’s 
variety. 
BENARES (K & M °49) (368) 90 
A tall deep pink with attractive carmine 
throat marks. 6-8 51/4,” florets open at once 
on a strong 5’ spike. A fine commercial 
that should become widely grown. Opens 
well from bud. 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (K & M52) (543) 
A deep mauve lavender that towers above 
most everything in the field. Very good 
this summer making 51/’ spikes one after 
the other with 8 well spaced blooms open 
at once. Takes hot weather well and opens 
well after it is cut. 
BETTY DUNCAN (Benedict 49) (422) 85 
Clear orange blending to a golden throat. 
6-8 ruffled 434," blooms open on a tall 
slender spike. Tops as a commercial and 
recommended for all uses. One of the most 
vigorous varieties. 
BIRCH RED (Rich ’45) (552) 90 
A clean rich dark red opening 6-8 6” blooms 
on a 5S’ spike. Has wonderful color and is 
a fine cut flower variety. 
BLACK OPAL (Errey '36) (354) 95 
Standard black red. Up to 10 florets open 
at once on a 51/4’ spike. Reliable in growth. 
Always popular. 
BLACK PHANTOM (Cave '43) (454) 85 
One of the finest black reds with 8-9 large 
well placed blooms open at once. A good 
seller. 
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BLUE BEAUTY (Pfitzer 36) (476) 80 
An old timer that is still one of the best 
blues. 6-8 medium blue florets open at once 
on 5’ spikes. 
BLUE BONNETT (Beardmore ’48) (476) 80 
Clear medium shade of blue with a small 
reddish throat. 6-8 5” blooms at once on 
4\/,’ spikes. A healthy vigorous grower. 
BOCCHERINI (K & M’50) (423) 75 
Highly regarded deep orange with a white 
throat. A strong grower holding 5-7 large 
well placed blooms on 41/4’ spikes. Con- 
sidered the best orange commercial by many 
large growers. 
BOLDFACE (Evan ’47) (533) 80 
Glistening salmon scarlet with a contrasting 
red and white throat. Makes wonderful 
spikes with 7-9 large 6” florets open at 
once. A leading blue ribbon winner and in 
much demand by cut flower growers. 
BRIDAL ORCHID (Carlson ’50) (566) 85 
Huge pastel lavender opening 8-10 6” 
blooms on a 5’ spike. Often flecks but the 
clear spikes are outstanding. Has won sev- 
eral grand championships. 
BUCKEYE BRONZE (Wilson ’40) (490) 90 
Always popular shade of clean rosy bronze. 
A good grower opening 6-8 lightly frilled 
blooms on a 41/' spike. 
BURMA (Palmer ’43) (564) 85 
Outstanding deep rose red that is one of 
the truly great glads. 7-9 ruffled 6” blooms 
on 4’ spikes. A top blue ribbon winner and 
good for all purposes. 
CANDLELIGHT (Arnet 50) (410) 65 
Very early light yellow cut flower variety. 
5-7 5” florets on 31/4’ spikes. Its main value 
is that it is bloomed out before the larger 
but later yellows have even started to bloom. 
CARNIVAL (Butt ’47) (437) 85 
Gayly colored bright scarlet with a contrast- 
ing snow white throat — very striking. 6-8 
lightly ruffied blooms on a strong 4’ spike. 
One of the most popular varieties. 
