LAVENDER BEAUTY (Kolb ’50) 466 (M). Our choice of all the lavenders 
for cut flowers; 100% reliable as it grows here. Beautiful color, a clear 
orchid-lavender with a slight deepening of the same color in the throat. 
It opens 7 or 8 large, lightly waved florets on tall spikes. Lavender Beauty 
was second day Champion at Winnipeg, 1954. 
L 2-.30, M 3-.25, S 5-.25, Bulblets 50-.25. 
LAVENDER BLUE (Henderson ’53) 576-580 (EM). Pale lavender gray 
with a faint bluish cast. Practically a self color, it is minus the Elizabeth 
the Queen throat markings. Lavender Blue is a color sport of that variety, 
and has about the same growth habits, possibly being a little taller. More 
of a light smoky than a blue as it grows here, it will be liked by those 
who favor the very light pastel colors. 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 2-.25, 10-.$1.00. 
LILA WALLACE (Fairchild ’47) 464 (E). Its bright distinctive color and 
early blooming habits combine to make Lila Wallace one of the best early 
cutflowers. Though only of medium size, and sometimes inclined to irregular 
placement, it is a florist’s favorite. A rather deep but bright, glistening 
shade of rose. Opens 6 on graceful spikes. 
L 2-.30, M 3-.25, Bulblets 40-.25. 
LOOK (Taylor-Rockley ’53) 540 (M). A tall, rugged, easy growing light 
pink, occasionally with a little deeper pink flecking, but usually clear with 
us. Should be a top money-making cutflower pink. Opens 6 large flowers on 
Se stems and stretchy flowerheads. A fast propagator and good bulb 
maker. 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 2-.20, 10-.75, 100-$6.00. 
LORELEI (Howell ’55) 406 (EM). New ivory white. See 1955 Co-Intro- 
ductions. 
MARGERY (Melk 753) 462 (EM). Margery is a good performer and a 
bright attractive color, although we would like it even better without the 
darker flecking that seems to be its characteristic. Florists like its bright, 
cheery shade of medium rose-cerise, as it combines well with roses in 
floral work, and its long ribbon of bloom is very showy in spray or basket. 
One of the most admired varieties in cur garden last summer. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .60, Bulblets 2-.25, 10-.$1.00. 
MESA MIST (Hartman 752) 486 (M). For color this is just about the 
favorite smoky in our planting, according to the remarks from garden 
visitors. It gives a pleasing effect of clear silvery gray, with some pale 
smoky lavender tones nicely blended. A tall grower, it opens 6 or 7 on. 
fairly good flowerheads. A very lovely smoky. 
L .50, M .35, S .20, Bulblets 10-.25, 50-$1.00. 
MOTHER FISCHER (Fischer 751) 400 (EM). This sturdy white with its 
towering spikes is just about the most reliable white variety we have. 
There is a small, not very noticeable lavender marking deep in the throat. 
It will open 7 or more waved and ruffled florets at once. An easy cutter 
for commercial use, and a good show flower as well, winning Grand Champion 
award at the Maryland show, Reserve Champion, Lincoln, Nebraska, and 
best 3-spike R. I. at Central International. 
L .25, M 2-.30, S 3-.25, Bulblets 20-.25. 
MRS. RHODA PETERSON (Menzies 751) 582 (E). A fine smoky for early 
or late; not quite so good in midseason heat. A most attractive color, sort 
of a bluish slate with some rose and salmon tones showing through, especially 
in the throat area, which culminates in a small creamy center. The 6 or 7 
large open flowers are nicely frilled and fluted. We had some marvelous 
blooms of this variety last September, planted quite late. 
L .30, M .20, S 2-.25, Bulblets 10-.20, 100-$1.50. 
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