ww wk (412) (Leffingwell, 
Prospector 7 1953) (ss dows 
(Derived from Golden Goddess, Royal Gold, and vari- 
ous seedlings) If we had been hunting for gold we 
couldn’t have been more excited than when we found 
Prospector the first time. We promptly laid claim to a 
block of stock of this yellow and golden-lipped dis- 
covery. Florets ruffled and round as a dollar fit neatly 
on the stately spikes. Makes exemplary plants and 
produces quantities of bulblets which for us have 
germinated fairly well. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (CM 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.60; 10-4.80) (Blbts. 10-1.00) 
Quiberon wk * * (416) (Errey, 1949) (85 
e@ e e days) A very tall vari- 
ety, Quiberon makes a tremendous flowerhead from 
large bulbs, though it also tends to crook some. Grown 
from smaller bulbs, the spikes are more regular. 
Blooms just when Quiberon’s smooth, buffy-yellow 
autumn color is in demand. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.00) (M 10-.89) 
(Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
xk kw CC(A77))—s (CK. & M., 1946) (80 
Ravel e@ e e @ days) (Elegie x Seedling) 
Grown by the millions, this “so-called” blue retains its 
popularity simply because it has no competition. Ravel 
can be extremely tall and precise when conditions are 
to its liking. But, in adverse weather or lacking good 
culture, it can be a dismal failure. At its best Ravel 
makes a long flowerhead of large, round, blue-violet 
florets with rosy throats. Produces excellent bulbs. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
x *& & (410) Ga, 12 se Wee ie 
Recom pense *—— tesa cabs aves 
A “glorified” Spotlight, much refined in form, might 
well describe Recompense. Slightly paler yellow, the 
florets are beautifully ruffled and recurved and for- 
mally placed on the tall, slender spikes. Recompense 
easily opens 10 on a 20-22 bud flowerhead. Should 
certainly be in line for a few grand championships. 
(As indeed it already has being the recipient of three 
major awards at the 1952 Central International Gladio- 
lus Show in Sioux City.) Stock has been limited since 
its introduction though we expect the supply to be 
adequate now. Grows well even if, like Patrol, the 
foliage appears to ripen early. Nonetheless Recom- 
set makes fine bulbs and Red Charm has a brilliant 
uture. 
CL 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (CM 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
*_* * (452) (Butt, 1939) 
Red Charm *—*— Centar oe 
Koehl x Picardy) The mee variety on our list and 
still a standard commercial red—not a scarlet. Note 
how many of the newer reds come from Red Charm. 
While it does not have the height and glamour of 
some of its progeny, Red Charm makes spikes of com- 
mendable size opening 6-8 silky-smooth red florets. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Radiating movement in a low, flat bowl is shown in 
our grouping of lavishly ruffled WHITE LACE with a 
focal point of violas, and pansies Glad foliage and 
buds help to make a pleasing silhouette. 
