Faw Daffodil we weep to see 
You haste away so soon. 
—Herrick 
APRIL TEAR S— Page 4 
BITHYNIA 
1955 Introductions 
BITHYNIA (Mitsch 1955) 2b LM. 22”. Combining some of the 
good qualities of both its parents (Rubra x Sylvia O’Neill) 
this was one of the best of the first lot of interesting 
flowers from this cross. Large, flat, well rounded white 
perianth of good substance, and a flaring, nearly flat, 
creamy white crown with deeper colored margin. A beau- 
tiful, well balanced flower for cutting, and should prove 
excellent for exhibition. Its pollen has given some very 
fine seedlings. $7.50 each. 
FLYING SAUCER (Mitsch-1955) 2b EM. 22”. Rather like 
Pinwheel in form but smoother, and with white instead of 
pale yellow perianth. Very large light yellow saucer- 
shaped crown. A spectacular garden flower though lack- 
ing in refinement. Those who like the striking very large 
cupped Daffodils should like this one. (John Evelyn x 
Fortune.) $4.00 each. 
LEMON MERINGUE (Mitsch-1955) la EM. 20”. As luscious 
appearing and tempting as the name might imply, this is 
one of those cool, soft, sulphur lemon flowers that are 
so much in favor. Good form and poise and with smooth 
even texture. (King of the North x Content.) $15.00 each. 
PREFACE (Mitsch-1955) 6a E. 12”. A rich golden yellow 
little Daffodil with long, quite widely flanged trumpet, 
and pointed, reflexing perianth. While not of the best 
form and balance, we love this little fellow because of 
his extremely early bloom, being usually the first, or one 
of the first to open in the field. (Magnificence x N. cycla- 
mineus.) $3.00 each. 
LUNAR SEA (Mitsch-1955) 1d EM. 19”. We have several very 
good reverse bicolor seedlings, of which this is one of the 
finest. Opens as a smooth even sulphur lemon self colored 
flower, the trumpet gradually fading, particularly on the 
inside, until it becomes almost clear white, while the peri- 
anth maintains most of its original coloring. Very unique 
and beautiful. A flower of good form and substance. En- 
tirely distinct from that other fine reverse trumpet, Spell- 
binder. Another of the series from King of the North x 
Content. Stock very limited. $40.00 each. 
PARICUTIN (Mitsch-1955) 2a M. 18”. There may be other 
red and yellow Daffodils with as intense coloring, but this 
has quite the deepest red cup that we have seen. A flower 
of much substance, so much so that one or two petals may 
be somewhat crimped as was true with its grandparent, 
Cheerio. The deep yellow perianth is broad, and the fiery- 
brilliant, nearly flat, large crown, opens with very brilliant 
coloring which holds well in the weather. Were the peri- 
anth always smooth, this would be introduced at a much 
higher figure. Parentage: Klingo x Ardour. $25.00 each. 
ROSE RIBBON (Mitsch-1955) 2b LM. 21”. Although not a 
true pink, this belongs with the pink Daffodils. White 
perianth with segments quite broad and somewhat 
pointed. The rather flaring pale yellow or cream-colored 
crown is bordered with a wide band of rich salmon rose, 
which in some seasons is intensified to rosy orange. Has 
far greater carrying power in the garden than most pink 
Daffodils. A striking flower, distinct from anything else 
we offer. (Interim x Mabel Taylor.) $20.00 each. 
Fue WYeuw “ulipe... 
APACHE (Mitsch-1955). A large flowered Breeder Tulip in a 
very attractive shade of lavender, edged with bronzy buff. 
Rich coloring in subdued tones. $1.00 each. 
ZUNI (Mitsch-1955). Tall strong stems bearing very large 
globular to goblet shaped incurved blooms of glossy, very 
rich plum-purple, shading to a coppery-bronze border. A 
flower we regard as among the most beautiful of Breeder 
Tulips. $1.00 each. 
