Gwen—Fragrant Glad 
FORSYTHIA (Harris-’52) 80 days-512 
This has proven one of the finest yellows in commerce. 55 inches 
tall with a 26-inch flower head, 514-inch florets, 20 buds, 8 open and 
8 in color. Ruffled, fluted, stands heat and drought well and rated 
highly by all who have seen it. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) 
(Blbts. 10—20c) 
FRASER (Harris-’50) 90 days-432 
Deep salmon with deeper throat. Heavily ruffled. Grows 56 inches 
tall with 8 florets open on a 22-inch flower head. Excellent for 
commercial or exhibition use. 
(L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (Blbts. 15—20c) 
FRANCESCA (Toben-’50) 90 days-556 
Ruffled light lavender-rose blending to a cream throat. Francesca 
can be one of the sensations of any garden or show. A reliable 
producer of tall, straight spikes with 7-8 perfectly placed and 
strongly attached blooms open at once. Wonderful commercial 
and show Glad. 
(L. ea. 60c; 10—$4.80) (M. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) 
(Blbts. 10—50c; 100 $4.00) 
FRIENDSHIP (Fischer-49) 70 days-442 
An exceptionally healthy grower and one of the earliest to bloom 
in our fields. It is tall with 6 to 7 blooms open on a strong but 
slender stem. Color is medium pink and nicely ruffled. A beau- 
tiful variety any season. 
GAIL (Farrington-749) 85 days-466 
Light lavender shading to deep lavender at the petal edges with 
a light penciling of rose-cerise on the lower petals deep in the 
throat. Consistently tall grower, produces stretchy spike with 7 to 
9 open. Never crooks or flakes and will open clear to the tip in 
water keeping its size and color. 
(L. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
(S. 2—20c; 10—80c) (Blbts. 25—25c; 100—80c) 
GARNET RUFFLES (Maynard-’53) 85 days-352 
Clear, clean deep rich velvety red, ruffled and fluted with a fringe 
of silver, almost self and a beautiful color. 4-inch florets on a 19- 
bud spike with 8 open and 8 showing color. Flower head 21-26 
inches, height 50 inches. Originator says it’s in a class where it 
cannot be beat. j 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) 
(S. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (Blbts. 15—$1.00; 100—$5.00) 
GAYSPOT (kadel-’53) 411 
Here is a variety that has had more than its share of awards. It 
has a clean, medium yellow color, shading to a deeper throat. The 
throat is marked with a conspicuous red blotch. It opens 7 florets 
and 6 more showing color on a 20-bud spike. Foliage is heavy and 
deep green in color. The stem is tall and strong, over-all height 
being 54 inches. We believe Gayspot is a superior cut flower. _ 
(L. ea. $3.00; 10—$24.00) (M. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) 
(S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (Blbts. 2—50c) 
GENE (Farringon-’49) 80 days-410 
Intensely ruffled medium yellow with excellent placement. Opens 
6 to 8 florets and sometimes more which are beautifully placed and 
firmly attached to the stem. A marvelous advance in the yellow class. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER (salman-48) — 85 days-542 
Deep rose in a brilliant clean shade with exceptionally large florets 
occasionally reaching 7 inches in diameter. Has good placement 
and attachment and is in demand for commercial cut flowers. 
GOLD (marshall-’51) 80 days-412 ; 
Deep yellow that opens 6 nicely ruffled, round, open florets. Seed- 
ling of Orange Gold and carries many of its good qualities in 
plant, flower head and floret attachment. Has won many cham- 
ionships and bl ribbons at major shows. 
Se eed rs 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—35c; 10—$1.40) 
(S. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (Blbts. 20—25c) 
88 days-510 
GOLD BOND (Harris-’53) 
I would call this a 500 as it grows for us. Could be the best large 
vellow I have seen. Grows to 66 inches and has a 26-inch flower 
head. 8 open, 6 in color on a 20-bud spike. A rich canary-yellow 
ruffled, heavy textured. No throat marks, just clean, clear yellow 
throughout. 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) 
(S. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (Blbts. 10—85c; 100—$6.50) 
GRACE DARLING (Harris-48) 85 days-460 
A lovely blend of rosy pink and white. Tall grower up to 60 inches, 
and will open eight 5-inch florets on a 26-inch flower head. Good 
attachment and excellent texture. ; 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
GWEN (Pickell-49) 80 days-560 
One of the first commercially valuable fragrant Glads. Light rose 
in color with darker throat markings. Grows tall and straight and 
will open 6 to 8 beautiful florets that will stand handling and will 
win on the show table. It cuts 100% usable spikes and is one of 
the best in our Trial Garden this year. 
(L. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
(S. 2—20c; 10—80c) (Blbts. 20—25c) 
HARRY HOPKINS (salman-47) 85 days-462 
Deep rose with slightly purplish shading. It will open 6 to 8 well 
placed blooms on a tall, straight stem. A very choice variety. 
HEIRLOOM (klein-’51) 80 days-566 
Rose-orchid in color, slightly ruffled, crystal clear with absolutely 
no flecking. Coler alone makes it outstanding. Makes 5-foot tall 
spikes with 23 to 25 buds. Will open ten 5'%-inch florets with 
others showing color. Opens well when cut in tight bud. Has 
won awards wherever shown. 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) 
(S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 4—25c; 100—$5.00) 
HOWARD V. WRIGHT = (Kacel-’51) 82 days-410 
Here is a light yellow with a somewhat deeper throat. It opens 
5-inch florets with 5 or more showing color on a 20-bud spike. 
Flower head averages 29 inches. Wide open florets have plain 
recurved petals, on a strong and vigorous plant. 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 
75c; 10—$6.00) 
(S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 4—25c; 
100—$5.00) 
JULIA MAE (Pommert-’53) 
74 days-460 
This variety turned out to be one of the best in the trial gar- 
dens last year and again this year. It is a pinkish lavender 
near self color, grows about 5 feet tall, has 6 to 8 open at a 
time. Opens perfectly from tight bud, stands heat well, is a 
fast propagator. A good commercial variety as well as exhibi- 
tion. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) 
(S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 4—25c; 100—$5.00) 
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Dieppe—Flashy Scarlet 
