Spring 1934 
THE GLAD PATCH 
Just a few words regarding the Glads I offer for sale. Most of 
these are among the first twenty-five in American Gladiolus Society 
symposium of favorites. This alone, recommends them to you. These 
are favorites of many people and under many soil and climatic con¬ 
ditions. 
Only one primulinus, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. I think this is one of 
the most beautiful pink and cream prims grown. Nicely ruffled, 
slightly hooded florets that are large for prim. Tall, graceful, upright 
spike and a rapid propagator. Aflame sounds bright red, but some 
say begonia rose. Very tall spike and large florets. Albatros is abso¬ 
lutely the whitest white I have ever grown. Very large florets, tall 
straight spike and very satisfactory in every way. Ave Maria is a 
medium blue and has been the most satisfactory of all the blues I 
have grown. Nice sized florets, good spike and easily grown from 
bulbs or bulblets. Bery Snow was heralded as the lavender that would 
be nearest Minuet, and it may be. Good spike with more and pinker 
florets than Minuet. Betty Nuthall is one of the best, regardless of 
color. It is hard to find fault with the tall, strong, straight spike with 
fine flower head of large glowing orange pink florets with light yellow 
throats. I believe that Dr. Bennett has had a lion’s share of the blue 
ribbons in the light red or scarlet class. Emile Aubrun with its strong, 
straight spike and large smoky red florets is a favorite of many who 
like smokies. Hercules is a rare, .clear buff Glad. Good spikes and 
easily grown. Not enough of them yet to frequent the shows. Jubilee 
is without doubt the largest lavender. June Orange will be welcomed 
by those who want real early bloom. Coloring and facing similar to 
Betty Nuthall, darker near the edges. Tall willowy spike, good prop¬ 
agator. Several years ago I saw my first June Rose and could not 
buy it. Now, every one can have this fine early Glad. Large, well 
placed, deep rose florets with white penciling. Earlier, larger, darker 
and healthier than 1910 Rose. Planted June sixth, 1933, and bloomed 
in 50 days. La Paloma is very popular in the yellow orange class. Tall 
spike, large florets, rapid propagator. King George makes a tall, strong 
spike with large rose red florets with milk white blotch. Mildred Louise, 
a recent entry into our Glad family, is gaining favor rapidly. Tall, 
strong, yet graceful spike with large salmon pink florets. Minuet is 
the head of the list, or “King-bee” of Glads regardless of color. Need 
I say more of this large lavender flower and tall, strong spike? Mrs. 
Douglas has won so many prizes there is no need of further comment. 
The light or cameo pink Mrs. Sisson just about has the field alone. 
