this symbol of purity and innocence. But, whatever 
the reason, we always feel that we never have too 
many white glads and when we find one that seems 
faultless, we indeed have cause to rejoice. Mother 
Fischer is such a glad—a tall, ruffled, handsome white 
that makes the grandest cutting spikes (see halftone, 
page 23) even from small bulbs. An exceptionally 
good grower and bulb maker; about the most beautiful 
bulb in our storage. Very prolific, too. 
We have countless testimonials, as witnessed by a 
few below, on the virtues of Mother Fischer. Growers, 
who earn their livelihood by their appraisal of coming 
commercials, write us continually for prices on larger 
quantities of Mother Fischer. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
“Of the many whites I have, Mother Fischer is the 
best and am increasing it for cut-flowers over all the 
others. Southern Belle was excellent, also.” 
—Marion Rich, New York. 
“May I add that Mother Fischer, which you included 
as a bonus, is the loveliest white glad that I have yet 
seen.” —Mrs. L. E. Sennet, Illinois. 
Necia 2 Kee Kees: * * (442) (Both, 1949) (85 days) Our 
e enthusiasm for tall, robust Necia 
took on new wees last summer as we went down the 
row cutting those lofty spikes that are nearly all alike. 
The large, round florets are a lively, deep pink with a 
pool of mulberry-rose on the lips. When this glad 
bedecks itself in the splendor of its summer array you 
will rate it among your favorites, especially if you 
have a flare for the unusual. 
(i 1-.25; 10-2.00) CM 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
New York x x (462) (Salman, 1951) (80 
days) Large, saucer- 
like, dusty rose-red florets of rather plain form char- 
acterize New York. This Salman origination produces 
a lengthy flowerhead of 5-6 open blooms on tall spikes. 
(L 2-.25; 10-100) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
* * x *& (540) (Fisch- 
Nordic Queen <<.** 1952) (85 
er, 
days) (Greta Garbo x Elizabeth ‘he Queen) We have 
considered Nordic Queen, and rightly so, one of our 
most beautiful originations. But this past summer 
she took a vacation. She did not produce that ravish- 
ing beauty of previous years. We suspect the season 
was far too wet for her liking. Words cannot describe 
the wondrous beauty of some of her children that 
bloomed in our seedling patch last summer, however. 
Nordic Queen is a delectable flesh-pink that blends to 
a smooth, creamy throat. Try combining Nordic Queen 
with Stormy Weather for something different. Use 
Stormy Weather as a shadow-color. 
(L 1-.35; 10-2.89) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
(S 2-.30; 10-1.20) (Blbts. 10-.25) 
x * *& (560) (Fischer, 
Noweta Rose 25% (080) Gs wo 
(Rose O’Day x Elizabeth the Queen) Few glads have 
enjoyed the popularity that Noweta Rose has. Few 
glads combine incredible size, good color, heavy sub- 
stance, tremendous inflorescence and the beauty that 
Noweta Rose docs. It is no coincidence that at glad 
shows throughout the country blooms of this lavender- 
rose have taken home the blue ribbons. However, the 
florets will open unevenly and it doesn’t like extreme- 
ly wet growing conditions. To do its best Noweta 
Rose needs more fertility than most glads. Give it an 
extra shot of nitrogen and you can grow spikes that 
will be the envy of your neighborhood. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 10-.80) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
October Sunshine **—* 
(420) (Quackenbush, 1947) (85 days) (Picardy x Yel- 
low Perfection) Thoughts of Indian Summer with its 
predominance of golden hues bring October Sunshine 
to mind. It is perfectly named as the color, a blend 
of yellow and orange, is reminiscent of the coloring of 
some of the maple trees in our town during October. 
But, with this glad you can bring this wondrous color 
indoors to enjoy its warmth and cheer. The spikes 
carry 6-8 plain-petalled blooms of good substance. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
x *& *& =«6(422) (Marshall, 
Orange Gold 1915) (85 days) 
It takes a mighty good glad to stay in commerce ten 
years. Orange Gold was introduced just a decade ago. 
It is grown from coast to coast and from North to 
South, and is the progenitor of many of our modern 
glads. At the very acme of perfection in field per- 
formance except for some crooking. Opens 4-5 wide- 
open, large orange florets on tall stems. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
x x *_ x (418) (K. & M., 1947) 
Pactolus * ° (80 days) (Maskerade x 
Pfitzer’s antennae The most spectacular blotched 
variety ever introduced. Its prominent scarlet blotch 
on a warm buff ground reminds one of the departing 
sun swimming in the liquid amber of the evening sky. 
Or one might call it the pansy glad, since the blotches 
cover almost as much of the petals es the blotches of 
pansies. A good grower that readily opens eight beau- 
tifully ruffled, flat-open, round blooms. Deserving of 
the popularity it enjoys. See our striking picture on 
page 21. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
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SPECIAL OFFERS 
ON 
ARRANGEMENT GLADS 
(Each of these varieties was especially 
recommended by Mr. Starker.) 
L Crusader* 
L Flicker 
L Friendship* 
L Little Gold* 
L Pink Chiffon* 
L Rose Charm 
L Ruby* 
L Ruffled Ebony 
L Statuette 
L Starlet* 
L 
L 
orange 
light rose 
Wedgwood* 
White Lace* 
Arrangement offer L, 60 large bulbs 
(a $7.95 value) for $5.00. Labelled. 
Arrangement offer M, 60 medium bulbs 
(a $5.50 value) $3.00. Labelled. 
Combination Offer: Arrangement offer L and 
Arrangement offer M, both for $7.00. 
*Pictured in color elsewhere in the catalog. 
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