RED FEATHER (Butt ’51) 552 (ML). A very smooth deep red, practically 
without markings. A little darker than Red Charm, but not too dark for 
most commercial use. This is Len Butt’s grand improvement on his good 
older variety, Mighty Monarch. It is better in floret form, stiffness of 
stem, perfection of placement, and propagation. It opens from 8 to 10 
huge, bell-like flowers on sturdy stems that stand tall and straight without 
staking. Capable of making a truly stupendous spike. 
L. 75, M .50, S .25, Bulblets 5-.25, 10-.40, 100-$3.00. 
RED RADIANCE (Melk 53) 450 (M). Brilliant red that really shines in 
the sunlight; better wear your sunglasses when you look at Red Radiance! 
The late Dr. Scheer of Wisconsin, speaking of one of his red seedlings, 
made the remark that this flower was so bright it actually hurt his eyes to 
look at it closely while using it in his hybridizing! We had the same feel- 
ing last summer when working around Red Radiance. However, it is just 
this extreme brilliance that will make it such a fine cutflower red; it is 
wonderfully bright indoors. From 7 to 9 of its large florets will open at 
once on tall spikes. 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 4-.25, 10-.50. 
RED TAPE (Butt 753) 550 (M). An extremely large medium red; lighter 
but brighter than Red Feather, and a rival of that variety or any other in 
size and opening ability. For insurance of perfect exhibition spikes we 
suggest opening them indoors; it may fade or sunburn slightly if left to 
open fully outside. A good propagator and a fine tall grower, opening 7 
to 9 at a time. 
L .75, M .50, S .25, Bulblets 5-.25, 10-.40, 100-$3.00. 
REGINA (Palmer 753) 520 (EM). A beautiful deep buff or light orange 
with brush markings of rosy scarlet in the throat. The florets are extra 
large, of good heavy substance, and nicely ruffled, with many open on tall 
spikes that occasionally crook. A lovely flower that has won favor every- 
where. If you like Sun Spot, you will probably like Regina even more, as it 
has a slightly deeper, more vibrant color combination, and it can produce 
equally fine spikes. A rapid increaser. 
L .75, M .50, S .25, Bulblets 5-.25, 10-.40, 50-$1.50 
RICHLAND ROSE (H. L. Wood 755) 462 (ML). New two-toned rose. See 
1955 Co-Introductions. 
ROSITA (Woods ’52) 563 (EM). Medium light rose with a much deeper, 
rosy red throat blotch. There is usually a very noticeable light gray edging 
around the slightly frilled petal edges. This picotee effect, while not as 
sharp as that of King David or Atom, is wider, extending a quarter inch 
or more into the flower; very attractive. It opens 7 or 8 giant florets on 
tall spikes with long flowerheads, Rosita was Grand Champ at one of 
last August’s Pennsylvania shows, it also won several sectional champion- 
ships at various shows. It was the highest rated seedling in the N.A.G.C. 
trial garden during its year of introduction. We consider it one of Ted 
Woods’ finest varieties. 
L .50, M .35, S .20, Bulblets 10-.25, 50-$1.00. 
ROYAL FLUSH (Barrett 750) 552 (ML). In spite of the annual influx of 
good new reds, Royal Flush remains one of our favorites. In fact, it seemed 
better last summer than ever before, putting up spike after spike of real 
exhibition quality. A fairly dark red, it has a rich velvety petal finish which 
brightens the color considerably. It opens a long ribbon of beautiful bloom 
on fairly tall spikes. 
L $1.00 M .75, S .50, Bulblets 3-.25, 10-.65, 50-$2.50. 
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