4 *_* * (407) (Roberts, 1951) (80 
Columbia e e e¢ days) (((Picardy x Pur- 
itan) X Myrna) X Corona) Perhaps many of you 
have wondered, as we do upon seeing Columbia, why 
it is listed in the cream class. Though the throat is a 
soft creamy white one feels that the rose picotee edg- 
ing is the dominant color. But, regardless of where 
you class it, Columbia is a very beautiful glad and a 
marked improvement over its parent, Corona. The 
tall spikes open 6-8 round, ruffled florets. A very 
prolific variety. Some growers experience difficulty 
growing the bulbs into large sizes. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
wa _*& & *& (580) = (Paz- 
Copper Lustre 7 aerski,_ 1953) 
(75 days) (Elizabeth the Queen x Burma) Copper 
Lustre is a huge, smoky, coppery Burma which is say- 
ing a lot. It is. a dusky rose shading to copper at the 
edges and blending to a dark tan interior. The red 
throat and plum flecking adds cheer and personality 
to the rich blend of colors. Like Burma it has heavy 
substance and is heavily ruffled and fluted, opening 
8-10 florets on tall spikes. Good grower and propa- 
gator. 
(L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 10-.75) 
Snowdrift 
Pink Diamond 
& & & & (532) (Bunn, 1952) (85 
Coral Ace eee days) (Sport of Burma) 
In recent year’s there have been numerous mutations 
in Burma plantings over the country. This glowing sal- 
mon-pink is the lightest one we have seen and certain- 
ly a different color from any of the hybrids we grow. 
The heavy substance and deeper coral throat add. 
greatly to its appeal. Like Burma in size and height, we 
find that it opens better in water when cut with one or 
two open. Pictured in the color basket on page 41. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-3.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 8-.25) 
Cream Orchids 224 tos 
cher, 
(70 days) (Rose O’Day x Poet’s Dream) There are 
few varieties in the cream class and those that come 
under this heading are much in demand. Our color 
picture on page 28 shows the ruffling and rich cream 
color but it does not capture the airy grace and capri- 
cious styling of lacinated Cream Orchids. Each in- 
dividual floret is a marvel of orchid-like beauty— 
especially useful for corsage work. You'll find the 
tall, whippy spikes a joy to cut and a pleasing addi- 
tion to any florist’s show case. Not as robust as one 
could desire. (L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
wk *& & *& «(406) (Fisch- 
Crown Jewel = Ce a 
days) (Rose O’Day x Ophir) An old Chinese proverb 
very sagely states, “A picture is worth a thousand 
words.” With this thought we refer you to the very 
accurate picture of Crown Jewel on page 21. The 
color, form, and ruffling are shown in an almost life- 
like reproduction. Produces some shorts. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
ko *& * * (301) (Fischer, 1952) 
Crusader o ee (65 days) ((Rose OG; 
Day x Legend) X (Elizabeth the Queen x Lavender & 
Gold)) Many of you have been eagerly awaiting the 
time when Crusader would be within reach of your 
pocketbooks. Our attractive color picture and offers 
on page 11 should stimulate any latent desires you 
may have had to try an “ala Starker” arrangement 
using this orchid-throated beauty. The wiry spikes 
and trimly tailored florets lend themselves easily to 
make-up work. The show enthusiast will thrill to the 
perfect spikes with up to 9 open florets which Crusader 
produces from large bulbs. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.89) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 8-.25; 50-1.50) 
og ok *& & *& «(300) + (Fischer, 1949) (65 
Cupid oune rae days) (Lavender & Gold X 
(Picardy x Maid of Orleans)) Cupid is about the first 
variety we think of when a customer asks for an early 
white. Not a large glad, it nevertheless fills a special 
need in any garden. The cut-flower grower will find 
its earliness and good height of prime importance. The 
nicely ruffled florets and waxy sculptured form endear 
this creamy throated white to the home gardener as 
well as the florist. Several of our grower-friends re- 
port that their florists ask for Cupid by name. Cupid 
is a glad for every gardener whether he has a city lot, 
a row in the vegetable garden or an acreage. You'll 
love this classy, small white. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
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“Snowdrift is so well named; white as snow, frosty, 
and ruffled. The most beautiful pure white I’ve seen. 
I intend to have many more when cheaper.” 
—C. R. Danielson, Iowa. 
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