% &_*& & (450) (Melk, 1953) 
Red Radiance sre (Moe es) 
Charm x Spotlight) When Red Radiance bloomed 
among our trials last summer we recognized it as a 
leading red. The tall tapering spikes are simply aglow 
with fire, opening 8 or more. Extremely prolific. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (CM 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 10-1.00) 
wk *& & (452) (Bastian 1952) 
Red Velvet OF oO Sa20Aays) aC Lips Lop ex 
Com. Koehl) Well grown Red Velvet makes a tall, 
very trim, neatly-tailored flowerhead. Makes exceed- 
ingly high crowned bulbs from bulblets. For some 
unknown reason this velvety red has not been impres- 
sive here the last two summers. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (CM 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
Ww xk *k & (436) (Wright, 1948) 
Red ing ee e ¢ (85 days) (Seedling x 
Red Charm) The foremost scarlet today is Red Wing; 
a glad of noble stature. Lofty spikes of precision-like 
build follow one another down the row, even from 
small bulbs. The large, frilled, round florets with their 
somewhat deeper throats are an exhibitor’s joy and a 
cut-flower grower’s dream. Actually, Red Wing has 
an enviable record on the show table opening up to 
nine magnificent red florets. As a cut-flower, too, it 
is being widely grown and sold. We consider it tops 
in performance. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
zk & (536) (Fischer, 1949) 
Regal Red e © e (100 days) ~ (Hinden- 
burg’s Memory x Liberator) Rugged Regal Red grows 
to tremendous proportions, indeed it rivals the amaryl- 
lis in size and lustre. It opens 5-6 bronzy scarlet 
florets with a sharp white line on stout five-foot stems. 
For supreme September bloom, be sure to try re- 
splendent Regal Red. 
(CL 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
4 x *k * (460) (Fischer, 1953) (70 
Rosario emememee days) .(E bizabet haine 
Queen x Rose O’Day) This vivid, clean-cut rose is 
the most trimly-tailored of the seven Noweta Rose 
sisters and the only one with a blotch. A jewel for 
consistency as well as beauty, it will readily carry 10 
open florets in Sunday-go-to-meeting array. Trim as 
a slate pencil, as the fashion ads would say. You'll 
love Carl Starker’s arrangement of this glorious flower 
on page 14. In the latest N.A.G.C. symposium Rosario 
was judged the best exhibition variety in its color 
class. Our customers reflect our profound enthusiasm 
for this recent introduction. 
(L 1-.75; 10-6.00) (M 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 25-.50) 
“Perhaps the most sensational variety I saw last sea- 
son was your Rosario. Several feet of row at the 
Champlain View Trial Grounds had spike after spike 
of ramrod straight plants with 8 and 9 open blooms 
fresh as a daisy and in a boiling sun. The color is an 
extraordinarily beautiful shade of rose.” 
—Frank M. Vargas, Vermont. 
“Many thanks for the fine bulbs you sent last year. 
I think Rosario is my favorite—the most beautiful glad 
I have.” —Mrs. John R. Ruger, Iowa. 
“Of your newer ones, Rosario was a real surprise. 
With Friendship, Rose Charm, Wedgwood, and Cru- 
sader already among your early ones, we have another 
to add to the list.” —Rev. Armin C. Munz, Illinois. 
“Where did you hide Rosario all this time? It is 
just out of this world in every respect as far as I’m 
concerned . . . what a grand color.” 
—Marvin W. Peck, Oregon. 
Rosebud Picotee ti (fos) 
(70 days) (Lavender & Gold x Dawn Glow) Color, 
form, and even the suggestion of a “rose-bud” unfurl- 
ing are all evident in the color plate on page 38. Mr. 
Starker’s clever triangular arrangement shows Rose- 
bud Picotee advantageously. This was his first attempt 
at using his artistry on glads and, we think, one of his 
best. As seen in the color picture, Rosebud Picotee is 
a delicate pastel combination of creamy white and soft 
rose edging. Make spikes of good height carrying 
17-18 buds. Grows well but propagates slowly. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 4-.25; 10-.50) 
x * * (360) (Fischer, 
Rose Charm 7 {5} G@ tno 
(Lavender and Gold X (Maid of Orleans x Picardy) ) 
Rose Charm charms the heart and pocketbook of the 
grower of cut-flowers. A first early, it blooms at a 
time when glads command a respectable price. Rose 
Charm is a fresh-toned, crystalline light rose with a 
dramatic cream throat and midribs. From large bulbs 
Rose Charm is an exceptionally tall, rangy grower. 
It is indeed a delight to see those stretchy, steeple- 
like spikes in an even line all the way down the row. 
What a thrill!!) What cutting!!! What grand spikes for 
basket work Spikes from small bulbs arrange well. 
Try it with the deeper rose tones or purples. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Rosita x *& *& *& (563) (Woods, 1952) (85 days) 
e e e @ (Chamouny x Elizabeth the 
Queen) To say that Rosita was the “Glamour Girl” 
of our glad field last summer would not be an ex- 
aggeration. She wears the color of Chamouny and 
the ruffling of Elizabeth the Queen plus increased 
height and size. We had many spikes of grandcham- 
pion calibre in a short row but unfortunately no show 
to enter at the time. The broad florets in double-row 
placement constitute a lavish display of mouth-water- 
ing rose tones. Healthy and vigorous. You can’t miss 
with Rosita. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) CM 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 8-.25) 
x *_ * (470) (Taylor, 1952) 
Royal Scot e e e (80 days) (King Lear 
x Elizabeth the Queen) Royal Scot is probably not 
the equal of many of the new purples for beauty but 
it does excel as a commercial. Its tall, serene spikes 
made a lasting impression upon us last summer. 
There is something restful and elegant about the color 
of this regal Scotsman. He performs well, makes good 
bulbs and is prolific. 
(L 1-.35; 10-2.80) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
(S 2-.30; 10-1.20) (Blbts. 10-.25) 
&* * (252) (Kuhn, 1946) (70 days) 
Ruby ee (Kewpie Seedling x Seedling) A 
glossy, deep red miniature of plain but graceful form. 
The trim spikes with 4-5 gleaming little florets have a 
quiet appeal that is hard to resist. Mr. Starker’s 
charming arrangement (shown on page 44) of this little 
honey lost much of its depth and beauty in the process 
of transposing it on paper. Better grow some your- 
self to see how really nice it is. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
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