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(Prop. B) 
(Prop. C) 
(Prop. D) 
(Prop. E) 
Below we give the abbreviations used in classification. 
(Prop. A 1) Example, Ficardy, Ave Maria, Mrs. Ray Chase, etc. 
(Prop. A) Example, Aflame, Mrs. Douglass, Mr. Phipps, etc. 
Example, Cath. Coleman, Mrs. C. Edwards, Early Sunrise, etc. 
Example, M. M. Sulley, Blue Danube, Pearl of California, etc. 
Example, J. Van Tets, King Arthur, Champlain, Pink Show, etc. 
Example, Solveig, F. Christ, Blue Triumphator, Buffalo, etc. 
The first three classes are desirable for the cut flower grower. Class 4 or (Prop. C) 
can be used to a limited extent, while “D” and “E” should be left for the bulb grower 
and the retail bulb trade. 
SPIKE. Ex. (Long S.) as Aflame, Bagdad, Golden Dream, Gloriana, etc. 
SPIKE. Ex. (Med. S.) as Dr. F. E. Bennett, Mrs. F. C. Hornberger, Ave Maria, etc. 
SPIKE. Ex. (Short S.) as Albania, Virginia, Joerg’s White, etc. 
Short stems are not desirable under present day requirements. 
(Com. F. C. 1) Examples, Aflame, Picardy, Mrs. Douglass, Mr. Phipps, Giant Nymph. 
(Com. F. C. 2) Examples, Marmora, Bagdad, E. Aubrun, Ave Maria, etc. 
(Com.) Examples, Aida, Pelegrina, Damascus, Mother Machree, etc. For full details 
of these three classes, read information under Progressive Nomenclature head. 
FLOWERING DATES: Indicated by numbers as 7 0-7 5, etc.; see details above. 
(Exhib. A) Examples, Aflame, Picardy, Bagdad, Mrs. Douglass, Mr. Phipps, Etc. 
(Exhib. B) Examples, Heavenly Blue, Loyalty, Ave Maria, Capt. Boynton, etc. 
(5x) Indicates size of floret, as Aflame, Bagdad, Picardy, Mrs. Douglass, etc. 
(4x) Indicates medium floret, as Dr. Bennett, Mrs. Hornberger, Dr. Moody, etc. 
(3x) Indicates the smaller flowered Glads, as Cara Mia, Miss Bloomington, Gold 
Eagle, etc. In some instances we use a combination of two symbols to indicate an 
average. 5x are extra large, 4x medium, and 3x small flowers. 
DESCRIPTIVE GLADIOLUS LIST 
With new classifications and rating; see table above for details. In some in¬ 
stances no ratings are given; this is where our data is not yet complete and the 
rating will be given at a later date. 
AFLAME (Hornberger) (Prop A) Tall S. (Com F. C. 1) 80-85 (Exhib. A) 5x. The 
giant in the Prim-Grand class. Massive plant, dark green foliage, tall straight 
spikes. Under favorable conditions, Aflame will grow six feet tall and have 
florets six inches or more. Its giant, well-placed bloom on a tall, strong yet 
willowy stem must be seen to be appreciated. Its coloring is considered wonder¬ 
ful; a rich deep begonia rose, shading to orange flame at edge of petals. The 
reverse side of petals are as beautiful as the face of the flower. A National prize 
winner of medals and awards. Easy to propagate. See letter “FORTY 
THOUSAND AFLAME.” 
AIDA (Pfitzer) (Prop A) Med. S. (Com.) 70-75 (4x). One of the best deep blue 
shades. Large, well placed flowers with reddish lilac blotch; five open; early. 
A very choice variety; easy to propagate. 
ALBATROSS (Pfitzer) (Prop B.) Tall S. (Com F. C. 1) 80-85 (Exhib. A) 5x. 
Large, pure white, 6-8 open; very tall; bloom are the so-called Lily type, some¬ 
what funnel shaped, a tendency to face upward. A good variety and easy to 
propagate. 
ALIGHT (Hornberger) (Prop. A.) Tall S. (Com. F. C. 1) 80-8 5 (Exhib. A) 5x. Prim 
Grand. A sport of Aflame, a wonderful new variety, a shade lighter in color 
than Aflame, and with its large white throat blotch makes it a very distinctive 
and charming variety; easy to propagate. As this is a color sport of Aflame, 
it has all the habits and qualities of its parent, except the difference in coloring 
ALLENWOOD (Hornberger) (Prop B) Tall S. (Com. F. C. 1 ) 8 5-9 0 (Exhib. A) 5x. 
Tall spike, deep pink, 6-8 open. A little deeper in color than “Phipps.” 
ALICE REID (Gelser) Nice light early pink, will rate next season. 
AMADOR (Kinglsey) New red, highly advertised, will be rated later. 
ARISTOCRAT (Bill) (Prop B.) Med. S. (Com. F. C. 2) 80-85 (3x) Prim Grand. Pale 
saffron, flaked orange; a lovely color; 5-6 open. 
AVE MARIA (Pfitzer) (Prop A. 1) Med. S. (Com. F. C. 2) 75-80 (Exhib. B.) 4x. A 
good light blue, purplish blotch; 7-8 open; very good propagator; extra good. 
