SAMPLE OF AN IMPROVED 

 GLADIOLUS 



One of the thousands of variations 

 my own work with the gladiolus has 

 brought forth new colors and new 

 combinations of color. The short stalk 

 which makes staking unnecessary was 

 developed on my grounds nearly forty 

 years ago. The thick petals and last- 

 ing qualities of the flower originated 

 here. The double gladiolus and the 

 gladiolus which blooms all around the 

 stalk like a hyacinth, first appeared 

 here. 



