&_* *& (312) (Fischer, 1952) (85 days) 
Helios 7*<* e e e (Lantana x Gratitude) We cut 
more spikes of beautiful Helios for market last sum- 
mer than any other yellow! It has those towering 
spikes from small sized bulbs that are such a welcome 
sight to the cut-flower grower. It has extremely rug- 
ged foliage remaining green until the very last. 
Florets sometimes like to spiral some, though we did 
not notice this tendency at all last summer. It also 
grew to 400 size. 
This clear deep-yellow, named for the Greek god 
of the Sun, was introduced as a premium variety but 
is gradually winning its way as one of the best yel- 
lows. Helois opens 6-7 gracefully ruffled florets at once. 
Prolific. (L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
xk *k * 
Howard V. Wright =~. 
(410) (Kadel, 1952) (80 days) (Spotlight x Myrna) 
Howard V. Wright, a large, plain-petalled, light yel- 
low, is a worthy addition to its class and rates well in 
the symposiums. Florets are very large, round, and 
well arranged on strong exhibition spikes. Can be a 
contender for Grand Champion. A fitting memorial 
for the grand character who has done so much for 
glads. (L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Bibts. 4-.25; 10-.50) 
* x *k *&k *& (460) (Pommert, 1953) 
Julia Mae eo e@e (75 days) (Greta 
Garbo x Seedling of Picardy, Wuertembergia, Alayne, 
and Unknowns) “What’s Greta Garbo got that I 
haven’t?” many a petulant seed-parent of the glad 
patch might be imagined to ask. “Inbred quality” ap- 
pears to be the answer, for the progeny of Garbo are 
really startling in their excellence, as witness Nordic 
Queen, Evangeline, Edith Warr, and Pennant. Now 
Julia Mae joins this select company. A tall, frilled, 
light rose-pink, it will open 8 on a real buggy-whip 
stem. A row of these, such as we grew last summer, 
is a wondrous s:ght to behold. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Bibts. 8-.25) 
KKK * * (465) (Mazur, 1952) (80 days) 
Karen * e The color of Karen is quite ac- 
curately peer ee in the picture on page 41. Makes 
tall, smooth silky ribbons of bloom. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 4-.25; 10-.50) 
x2 x WERE (510) (Cras On, 
King Davi Smee H1951)m (Sond aly, Ss) 
(King Lear Seedling) Tall, tapering spikes of this 
rich, velvety purple with their faint silver picotee are 
a breath-taking sight. The well-attached florets open 
wide and seem to be flared rather than ruffled. King 
David has been a show winner since its seedling days 
when the advent of a new and better purple was first 
proclaimed. Though several stiff competitors have 
joined the purples, we find each useful and lovely in 
its own right. (L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
e *_* * (470)(Fischer, 1952) 
Knighthood ee (85 days) (Parentage 
unknown) Not as velvety, deep purple as King David, 
nor as tall and willowy as The Rajah, nevertheless, 
Knighthood is a distinct and beautiful purple glad. 
The round, ruffled florets are punctuated with white 
stamens creating tiny accent points in each. We have 
a special liking for Knighthood and think you'll agree 
that it is a deserving variety. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
x ++ *_* (4383) (Palmer, 1947) (90 
Ladrone e days) (Picardy x Gate of 
Heaven) Shown in color on page 21. Offered only 
with the Orchid-Throated Collection on page 20. 
*& xk * (400) (Buchanan, 
Lady Anne eee 1947) (70 days) 
(Maid of Orleans x Dina Shore) Next to Cupid for 
earliness, Lady Anne vies with Florence Nightingale 
in size and height, in fact, we have had to look to our 
stakes to positively identify them at times. Slightly 
ruffled, creamy-throated Lady Anne will please you 
with its size and good habits. For an exceptionally 
well-grown specimen, see picture on page 32. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Ladykiller *** (22) & & , 1918) (75 
days) Once again we 
are happy to include this dapper little fellow on our 
list. The pert, smooth orange florets wear a polka dot 
of red in each throat. Opens up to five florets on a 
spike that should dazzle the ladies if it doesn’t “slay” 
them! In all seriousness, Ladykiller is an attractive 
little glad despite its name. 
(L 2-.30; 10- 1.20) (M 10-.80) 
(S 10-.50) (Blbts. Pkg. .30) 
Lavender Beauty 7% (P) ens 
days) (Elizabeth the Queen x Myrna) A tall, crystal- 
line lavender with a substance that belies its fragile 
appearance. Unlike Elizabeth the Queen from which 
it originated, the throat of Lavender Beauty is un- 
marked. Opens up to seven florets on willowy spikes. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
*&_* * (466) (Fischer, 
Lavender Lace % (350) (0 dase 
(Poet’s Dream x Elizabeth the Gua Lavender Lace 
is our leading commercial lavender. Its waxy texture, 
dash of ruffling, and its rich jersey-cream throat make 
a composition that is truly lush and ethereal. We cut 
quantities of exquisite, massive spikes last summer. 
It makes nice bulbs that grow well. Pictured on page 
213 (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
s xk wk we «(266 
Lavender Petunia *— (i)... 
1952) (65 days) (Crystal x Abu Hassan) Two years 
ago Mr Marek sent us some bulbs of Lavender Petunia 
for trial. We liked this cute little gem so well that we 
bought his entire stock. Lavender Petunia is entirely 
different from any other miniature. The 4-5 airy, 
round, plain-petalled deep lavender florets, on thin 
wiry stems are dramatically contrasted by the large 
absolutely pure, icy-white throats. The throats are so 
large that just a picotee edge of deep lavender re- 
mains on the lower petals. Lavender Petunia is a 
challenge to every flower arranger—to see it is to want 
to put it into a theme. We purposely propagated our 
stock a year longer so that you might enjoy it in your 
home this summer. It crooks some but for arrange- 
ments you will welcome that graceful curve. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-3.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 4-.25; 10-.50) 
(12 bulbs, mixed sizes, for $3.00) 
*&_*& *& (450) (Gorham, 
Leah Gorham 7% (33) ere 
(American Commander x Liberator) One of the more 
striking varieties on our list, Leah Gorham makes tall, 
graceful spikes of smooth, recurved scarlet florets 
vividly contrasted with their clean, white throats. 
Leah Gorham is the dominant parent in her seedling 
crosses as we noted in our 1954 selections. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) CM 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
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