BIRCHVILLE GARDENS — 
FLIRTATION (DE. BE. 52) 
A rich colored smoky, consisting of a blending of 
light lilac-violet and glowing red with a narrow 
purplish rib. Shape of florets is a bit ruffled. Attach- 
ment and placement perfect. Opens 8 on tall stems. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(Blbts. 10-.50; 100-4.00) 
FORSYTHIA (Harris 52) 512-85 
This looks like one of the finest yellows for commer- 
cial use. A tall grower that opens 6-8 well-placed 
florets on a well balanced spike. It is ruffled and 
fluted. A healthy grower that I strongly recommend. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.20; 10-1.60) (Blbts. 10-.50; 100-4.00) 
FORT KNOX (Torrie 53) 412-80 
This lovely new yellow was one of the pleasant 
surprises of the past two seasons. A true rival of 
Gold for color, with many more buds and longer 
flowerhead. 6-8 large ruffled florets of heavy sub- 
stance open on tall stems. Will be a great commer- 
cial and show glad. 
(L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.75; 100-6.00) 
FRANCESCA (Toben 50) 566-90 
A ruffled light lavender rose blending to a cream 
throat. Francesca can be one of the sensations of 
any garden or show. A reliable producer of tall 
straight spikes with 7-8 perfectly placed and strong- 
ly attached blooms open at once. Wonderful com- 
mercial and show glad. 
(L 1-.40; 10-3.20) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
(S 2-.35; 10-1.40) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.50) 
GAIL (Farrington 49) 466-80 
A tall, stretchy lavender that opens 7 to 9 florets 
of excellent attachment. Never crooks or flakes. 
Will become a very popular commercial since it 
handles very well. 
(L 1-.20; 10-1.60) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 20-.25; 100-1.00) 
GATINEAU (Palmer 52) 422-80 
Orange-salmon with light yellow throat. A lively 
color shown on tall straight spikes with 7-8 open; 
4¥2 to 5 inch florets. A vigorous grower and good 
propagator. Awarded Trial Garden Gold Medal 
in Canada as a seedling. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 2-.20; 10- .80) (BIbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
GELBER HERCULES (K&M 52) 410-85 
One of the tallest glads grown — can easily reach 
6 feet. Opens 8 well-placed blooms on a 20 bud 
flowerhead. A medium yellow with a light red throat 
A very healthy grower and propagator. Should 
do well as an exhibition variety and cut-flower. 
(L 1-.35; 10-2.80) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
(S 2-.30; 10-1.20) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 
VALENTINE 
GLAD TIDINGS (Arenius 52) 462-80 
A lovely and distinct shade of medium rose, almost 
a cerise. The 6-8 open florets have practically no 
markings. Stems are tall. Should become a good 
commercial and show glad. 
(L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Bibts. 10-.50; 100-4.00) 
GOLD (Marshall 51) 412-80 
Although Gold has only about 14 buds on a short 
flowerhead, it is a beautiful yellow. Color and 
ruffling are extremely fine. A must have for the 
florist trade. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 1-.20; 10-1.60) 
(S 2-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.20; 100-1.50) 
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