QUEEN VICTORIA 567—M—Formally Seed- 
ling No. 72. Queen Victoria has huge flo- 
rets, often reaching 7 inches across. It is a 
seedling of Oriental Pearl and growing 
habits and floret shape are almost identical 
with that variety. However, it grows a little 
larger all around. The florets are a medium 
lavender with a large sharp deep lavender 
throat blotch. It is a very vigorous grower 
but makes few bulblets, which germinate 
well though. Customers who received a 
bulb of this as a bonus last year say it is 
one of the most popular glads in their gar- 
den. Some say it is the best they have ever 
grown. Many fair visitors said this year 
that it was the most beautiful glad on ex- 
hibit. If you want a lavender that is truly 
outstanding and will win for you on the 
show table try Queen Victoria. 
Large: $2.00; 10 for $17.50 
Medium: $1.50; 10 for $12.50 
Smali: $1.00; 10 for $7.50 
Bulblets: 25c; 10 for $2.00 
1 Lg., 1 Med., 1 Small and 10 Bulblets: $ 5.00 
5 Lg., 5 Med., 5 Small and 100 Bulblets: $40.00 
PACTOLUS 417 (K & M, ’47)—E—An apricot 
yellow with a large bright orange-red blotch 
in the throat. Very early, about a week 
ahead of other early glads. Very good for 
the early cut flower market. A very beauti- 
ful glad. One of the brightest. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
PALETTE—A new glad from Holland that is 
distinctive. A new striking color combina- 
tion that you will want to try. A ruffled 
light scarlet with a bright purple throat. 
Opens 6 perfectly placed florets on a 4 foot 
spike. If you want something different this 
is it. Pallette was the seventh in popularity 
at the Los Angeles Co. Fair this season. 
Large: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
Medium: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Small: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
PARTHIENA 566 (Hitchcock) —Giant deep 
lavender. Opens 6-8 somewhat ruffled well 
placed blooms on a long head. Under poor 
conditions the stem may be a little short 
but usually is tall enough for anyone. This 
is entirely different from anything else 
and a really gorgeous variety. Florets are 
often 6 inches across. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
PERSIAN RUG 486 (Roberts, *50)—M—A fas- 
cinating blend of Oriental shades that 
everyone seems to like. The petal edges are 
smoky plum or mulberry, gradually shad- 
ing to rose. The entire center of the flower 
consists of a clean cut blotch of light yel- 
low. Six or more large frilled florets are 
fairly well arranged on average spikes; 
growth is somewhat variable. It is a good 
propagator, and while foliage is not the 
best it always gives us clean, smooth bulbs. 
A really unique smoky that is a top seller 
at roadside stands and even in some florists’ 
shops. Makes beautiful arrangements. Con- 
sidering the price this was one of the most 
popular glads that I have ever exhibited. 
Large: 50c; 10 for $4.00 
Medium: 35c; 10 for 2.50 
PHANTOM BEAUTY 440 (Bastian)—M—Clear 
warm light pink that opens up to 12 me- 
dium large blooms with 6 more showing 
color. Blooms on the spike are set rather 
close together and with so many open a 
spike makes a whole bouquet. This variety 
is really good for exhibition and for cut 
flowers and one that every amateur will 
want in his garden. It has been very fine 
with me. A wonderful cut flower. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
POINSETTIA 450 (Johnson-Weeks, ’52)—M— 
Clear medium scarlet red with a very slight 
deepening of the same color in the throat. 
An excellent new glad that is fast becoming 
a top cut flower in this class. It has a fine 
bright color that attracts everyone, and it is 
a good spike-maker, opening about seven 
medium-large frilled florets on tall stems. 
Large: 50c; 10 for $4.00 
Medium: 35c; 10 for $2.50 
PRINCE 485 (Flad, 54)—M—An outstanding 
new brilliant red smoky. Up to 24 buds and 
beautifully ruffled florets. More brilliant 
than Vagabond Prince. It grows tall and 
opens up to 10 florets at once. Don’t pass 
this one up if you can afford to pay: 
Large: $4.00; Medium: $3.50 
Bulblets: 40c each 
RAVEL 477 (K & M)—Violet blue with reddish 
brown markings. Tall straight spike with 
several blooms open. One of the best of the 
so called blues and destined to become a 
standard cut flower variety. It makes the 
popularity list every year. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c¢ 
R.B. 590 (Upton, *40)—L—Another favorite 
of almost everyone. A huge rusty bronze 
opening 5 ruffled 6-inch florets on a nice 
spike. A very lively color. In big demand. 
As the color is between The Roan and 
Frosty I am going to discontinue R.B. this 
year. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
REBUS 486 (Pruitt)—Mr. Pruitt called this 
his orchid smoky. A distinctive and beauti- 
ful large smoky. Only medium height. A 
nice color that I think you will like. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
RED CHARM 452 (Butts, *°39)—Medium deep 
red opening 6-8 well placed florets on a 
tall spike. The best red commercial. Won- 
derful for the home garden, too. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
REDOWA 552 (Butts)—M—Very fine red with 
darker shadings. Opens 7-8 5-inch blooms 
on a long head. Tall strong grower and fine 
doer. One of the best of the newer reds. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
RED WING 436 (Graff)—Fine scarlet. Useful 
both for exhibition and for commercial 
use. Opens up to 10 large blooms with 6 
more showing on a head of 22 or more buds. 
Becoming very popular. Looks like one of 
the best scarlets. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
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