Lotus 
PRESTGARD, 1929 
Rosemarie Pfitz,er 
PFITZER, 1931 
T HE writer recalls reading several years ago 
in the clever column “Mrs. Pepys’ Diary,” 
then running in Life magazine, a casual comment 
on glads as an unappealing, prosaic type of 
flower. Such a statement could come only from 
one familiar only with the cheaper old standard 
sorts still offered so largely by many florists. 
There are plenty of new varieties to point to 
today in answer to such an allegation, but none 
might be pointed to so aptly as Lotus, that ex¬ 
quisite blend of pink and white and cream — 
“the most delicately colored of all gladioli.” 
Here is a variety of such subtle charm and dainti¬ 
ness that a bouquet of it would be suitable for a 
gift on any occasion. The softest tones of the 
loveliest tea-rose are not more exquisite 
than the tints of this beautiful variety. 
You will notice that although intro¬ 
duced only five years ago, Lotus now 
ranks ninth in popularity among all 
the glads which our customers grow. 
(See page 25.) Bulblets of Lotus are 
offered this year in quantity for the 
first time. We give this variety our 
highest recommendation as a cut flower. 
“To me Lotus is one of the most beautiful 
glads I have seen, but as with Wasaga a person 
must be color-conscious to appreciate it to its 
fullest. Margaret Fulton is also a truly won¬ 
derful glad.” 
R. B. Stubblefield, Illinois. 
“Lotus ranks at least fourth in my first ten. 
I have grown it with florets five and one-half 
inches in diameter.” 
Harold E. Janes, Wisconsin. 
“Lotus and Brightside were very charming 
and were the subject of much favorable com¬ 
ment.” 
J. Stark, British Columbia. 
T HIS lovely variety, though introduced as a 
light pink, comes practically a pure white 
over half the time. Its beauty is similar to 
that of Queen Mary and I am not sure but what 
it is the superior of the two. It is a relatively 
early bloomer and responds to good culture. We 
recommend it as a fine fancier’s flower but not 
for use as a cut flower. For prices see general list. 
“Received the bulbs and was well pleased. I have bought 
bulbs the last ten or twelve years from many different 
firms, but never received nicer-looking stock. Thanks also 
for the extras.” 
J. A. Walker, Illinois. 
LOTUS ROSEMARIE PFITZER 
If you wish to learn more about glads, we 
especially recommend membership in the two 
following organizations: 
The AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY, 
which issues a monthly magazine, the Gladiolus 
Review , devoted exclusively to the gladiolus. 
(Address, Roscoe Huff, Secy. Goshen, Ind.; 
dues $2.00 per year, including the Gladiolus 
Review.) 
The NEW ENGLAND GLADIOLUS SO¬ 
CIETY, which issues an illustrated yearbook of 
272 pages, bound in boards and suede cloth, 
gold stamped. (Address C. W. Brown, Secy., 
Ashland, Mass.; dues $1.00 per year, including 
the yearbook.) 
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