BIRCHVILLE GARDENS  - 
PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 
GOLD BANK (Bastian 53) 410- 
Beautiful light yellow, heavily ruffled and needle- 
pointed. Will probably be classified 510. It opens 
8-10 with 8 more showing color on a 21-bud spike. 
Plant is tall, about 60 inches. Beautiful in every 
way and will become a leading commercial as well 
as an exhibition variety. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
GOLD BOND (Harris 53) 510-88 
One of the best medium yellows | have have ever 
seen. 66 inches tall, with a 26 inch flowerhead, 
20-21 buds. 8 open, 6 in color, strong grower. A 
rich canary yellow, ruffled heavy textured. A good 
propagator and should become a leading cut-flower 
variety. 
(M 1-.50; 10-4.00) (S 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
(Bibts. 10-.50; 100-4.00) 
GOLDEN DAWN (Savelief 51) 410-78 
One of the very best clear medium yellows. Opens 
up to 10 well-placed florets on a tall spike. An 
excellent cut-flower that will win easily at shows. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 2-.20; 10- .80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
GRACY’S CHOICE (Vasaturo 51) 560-90 
Large, rose pink with 7 open florets and 5 more 
showing color on a 20 bud spike. This is one of 
the finest 1952 introductions and is becoming very 
popular both for show and cut-flower purposes. 
Highly recommended. 
(L 1-60) (M 1-.40) (S 1-.25)  (Blbts. 10-.60) 
SIERRA SNOW 
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MARGERY 
GRATIA (DE. BE. 53) 576-85 
Light to medium blue (Ageratum-blue) with a deep- 
er blue-violet lower petal marked with a deep violet 
rib-line. Opens 6-8 on good spikes. The prolific 
and healthy grower needs special comment. It 
grows like weeds. 
(L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.75; 100-3.50) 
HAROLD K. (Knight 49) 536-85 
The largest and best deep scarlet. Huge blooms are 
round and reach 7”. Opens 8 well-placed florets 
with 6 more showing color. Very tall strong grower 
that is going to be hard to beat. Recommended. 
(L  2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 3-.25; 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. 50-.25; 100-.40) 
HARRISBURGER (Mikle 53) 552-90 
A marvelous clear deep cherry-red; large, very tall, 
and a rugged grower. Opens 6 to 8 on tall spikes 
of 20 buds. You'll be thrilled with its huge wide- 
open flowers; and mammouth spikes. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1- .50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 4-.25; 100-4.00) 
HEIRLOOM (Klein 52) 566-80 
Clear medium lavender with small, pure white 
throat and midrib lines. Opens 8-10 beautifully 
frilled florets. Has won many prizes at shows. Ex- 
cellent opening and keeping qualities. 
(L 1-.80; 10-6.40) (M 1-.60; 10-4.80) 
(S 1-.40; 10-3.20) (Blbts. 10-.30; 100-2.40) 
WONDER BOY 
