MAGNET 560 (Fisher ’52) 75. A rather 
light orchid rose that looks good to us, 
of good growing habits, opens 5 to 7 on 
tall always straight stem. Looks like a 
good commercial. L .30; M .20; S .10; 
B 10-.30. 
MARGARET BEATON (Twomey ’37) 
+ (501) 85. An old timer that is hard to 
* beat. Large snow white blooms offset 
by a cherry colored throat on 5’ spikes. 
L .15. 
MID-AMERICA (550) (Knierim, *47). (85 
days). (Red Charm x Snow Cruiser). A 
glad-elephant of a silky geranium-red 
color, growing about 60-66 inches tall 
and opening up to 10 giant florets at a 
time. Rather a floppy variety but very 
popular because of its size and nice 
color. L 2-.30; 10-1.20; M 3-.25; 10-.70; 
S 10-.50; B pkg. .30. 
MOTHER FISCHER (400) (Fischer ’51) 
(85 days). Rugged new white, 67 inches 
tall, and with a white-velvet sheen. 
L .25; M .15; S .10; B 10-.30. 
MT. INDEX (Miller) 401. White with a 
deep yellow throat blotch. An attrac- 
tive color and a fine cutflower. Plants 
grow tall and straight and it makes lots 
of bulblets: L°7.10;"M".08; S’ .05, 
MY DEAR (Sisson) (440) EM. Nice shell 
pink that opens 7-8 somewhat ruffled 
' wide open blooms. Good commercial. 
L .25; M .20; S .15; B 10-.30. 
NANCY (Arnett) 452. One of the finest 
commercial reds, in the 450 class, per- 
fect facing, perfect spacing, stands heat, 
55 inches tall, 24-inch flowerhead, 19 to 
21 buds. One you should grow. L .15; 
M .10; S .05; B 50-.50. 
NEGUS (Salman) 354—88. Formal grow- 
ing deep black red with velvety sheen. 
Opens 8-10 florets on tall spikes. The 
best red yet introduced in Holland in 
the 354 class. Excellent propagator. Does 
not fade or sunburn. L .35; M .25; S .20. 
NEW YORK (Salman) 562. Tall, formal 
deep rose self capable of super exhibi- 
tion spikes. Holds 8 to 10 florets open 
with spikes averaging 20 buds. Heavy 
substance makes this an excellent com- 
mercial that does not fade or burn. 
L .15; M .10; B 10-.20. 
NILA (462) (R. Pruitt, ’47) (85 days). 
Don’t deprive yourself of Nila! Among 
the least temperamental of glads, its uni- 
form shoulder-high spikes carrying eight 
round, plain-petalled, silky, self-colored 
rose-red florets of heavy substance will 
delight you. L 2-.25; M .10. 
NINETY GRAND 1950 532. (Zimmer). 
Deep orange red, a tall glad with many 
open at one time. Opens 10 to 12 on a 
tall, straight spike. A mid-season flower 
and should prove to be a good commer- 
cial. L .15; M .10; S .05; B 25-.25. 
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NOCTURNE (354) (Fischer 750). A beau- 
tifully ruffled deep rose-red, about half- 
way between maroon and purple. Some- 
thing different in glad colors. Marvel- 
ously rich and silky in a bouquet. A 
real beauty and a good grower. L .25; 
M .15; S .10; B 10-.25. 
NORDIE QUEEN (Fisher) 540-52-85. A 
soft glowing flesh pink blending to 
creamy throat, much better than Evan- 
geline, opens up to 6 on strong stem, 
stands ~heat.. ly 3555) Vie .2o7 8 Gelb ae 
20-1,.00. 
NOWETA ROSE (Fischer ’50) 560. This 
is the rose sensation of 1950. Clean 
lavender-rose that will readily open 12 
blooms on a spike of 22-24 buds. Excel- 
lent winner of top awards. L .25; M .20; 
SP. L058.5 8102.50; 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush 
47) 420. This is an excellent orange 
blending to golden yellow. It will hold 
6 open florets on an 18-bud spike and 
it has excellent growing habits. This is 
an unusual variety in this color class. 
Tiel SNe lOc sme 
ORANGE GOLD (Marshall ’45) 422. Gen- 
uine orange self. 5-6 large blooms wide 
open, the color of Bit O’ Heaven, but 
many times larger. Giant plants, strong 
and healthy. L 2-.25; 10-1.00; M 3-.25; 
10-.75. 
PACTOLUS (K. & M. ’47) 417. Apricot- 
cream with vivid orange-red blotches 
on the lower petals. 8 wide open flowers 
closely attached to the stem. It makes 
a spectacularly beautiful color effect. 
L 2-.25; M 2-.20; S 4-.25. 
PANDORA (Beatrice Palmer 740) 342. 
Clear soft geranium-pink with somewhat 
lighter lines in throat. 8-10 open on a 
medium height plant. It makes an ex- 
cellent cut flower and will win ribbons 
at the show. L 2-.25; M 3-.25; S 5-.25. 
PARADE 470 (Klein ’51) 65 days. This 
is the earliest purple variety yet intro- 
duced. Color is lively and does not burn 
in the sun. It has never produced a 
crooked spike. L .25; M .20 
PARTHIENA (Hitchcock ’49) 568-80. A 
striking deep mauve-lavender. Will open 
8-10 on a 55 inch spike with a long 
flowerhead. The 514 inch blooms are per- 
fectly placed and are ruffled and fluted. 
Sensational show winner, winning top 
awards. Healthy and fast inereaser. L 
SPAM AI Ea BSP aie 
PATRICIAN (566) (Scheer ’47). Probably 
the best lavender for color. It will open 
up to 7 huge florets on a strong, straight 
spike. Very vigorous and healthy. L 
2-.25; M .10. 
See list of Fragrant Glads on page 14. 
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