* *& * & (512) (Harris, 1952) (70 
Forsythia e e e days) (Corona x Orange 
Gold) Forsythia is one of the best yellows available. 
The buds and opening florets have a distinct char- 
treuse cast but they lighten to clear medium yellow. 
Forsythia may be called a “giant, taller Aureole” with 
much more plant vigor! A very worthwhile variety. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 4-.25; 10-.50) 
x *& *& * (560) (Toben, 1950) 
Francesca Sra ° ese) (90 days) har Wey 
Temple x Elizabeth the Queen) In our estimation 
Francesca is the most beautiful among lavenders. It 
is on the line between lavender and rose-pink but a 
marvel of beauty whatever the color. Seven to nine 
neatly ruffled florets are meticuously placed on taper- 
ing heads. A good producer of rather small bulblets 
that grow well. Beautiful Francesca is generously en- 
dowed and is here to stay awhile. 
(L 1-.60; 10-4.80) (M 1-.40; 10-3.20) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 6-.25; 15-.50) 
2 4 wx * * &k «(440) (Fischer, 
Friendship ee (oi) “as as 
((Picardy x Maid of Orleans) X (Gloaming x Seed- 
ling)) The name, Friendship, implies one of life’s most 
precious gifts—something priceless, yet freely given 
after it has been won. Among our numerous intro- 
ductions we look upon Friendship as being a most 
generous gift from a Master Designer. Down through 
the years, Friendship, like a true friend, has been con- 
sistently dependable. Combining earliness, (it is often 
the first to bloom) with quality, Friendship comes at 
a time when the florists are hungry for glads. But, 
whether planted for early bloom or later cutting you 
can be sure of tall, gloriously fresh-toned, pure pink 
spikes of ethereal beauty. See our color picture of 
Friendship on page 15 for just a hint of its loveliness. 
If you have never grown this variety we hope our 
picture and the comments below will convince you 
that you’re missing the thrill that every glad fan 
dreams about—“a glad that has everything!” 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
“Friendship, planted April 14, was well up the last 
week in April, then froze to the ground during several 
low temperature nights, May 2 to 5, during which it 
got down to 25°. In spite of this, I cut my first spike 
on June 24. Extremely early for this area beating 
such first earlies as Rhett Butler. It is still my favor- 
ite commercial early pink.”—Harold Janes, Wisconsin. 
Gene *&_*_ * (410) (Farrington, 1949) (70 days) 
e e e ((Arethusa x Shirley Temple) X 
Alchemy) This intensely-frilled, flat-open, triangular- 
floreted, translucent light yellow will open 7-8 well- 
attached florets at a time on nice flowerheads. There 
is a crystalline fragility to its beauty which belies its 
stamina. Gene has already won the plaudits of many 
fanciers and growers and, I feel sure, it will win yours. 
Gene was simply gorgeous last summer. What a glad! 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
4 eke Ke (422 you (Fischer 1952): (85 
Ginger ome days) (Bonnie Brian x Ophir) 
Well named is this spicy, sparkling richly-toned blend 
of orange and salmon. It is studded with a ruby deep 
in the throat which is surrounded with a large golden 
aura. Ginger has heavy substance, lavish ruffling and 
a high order of beauty. Slow propagator. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
et og 
Gol www we «6(412) (Marshall, 1951) (75 
eo ° © ¢ days) (Seedling of Orange 
Gold) Gold has been propagandized as the successor 
to Spotlight and in many respects this is true. For 
purity of color, heavy substance, health, and depend- 
ability, Gold is tops. It is an easy grower producing 
uniform spikes right down the row. Doesn’t have as 
many buds as some may want (14-16) but they open 
well and keep their color and size to the tip. (See 
color plate pages 24-25) For maximum spikes one 
must plant the larger size bulbs though it blooms very 
well from all sizes and bulblets. Robust in the field 
and a good keeper in the bulb trays. Moderate propa- 
gator—good germinator. For a stunning modern ar- 
rangement, see our halftone on page 37. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
Snow-white MOTHER FISCHER consistently 
grows 68 inches tall. 
