THE GLADIOLUS 
To realize, at least to some extent the important part the 
Gladiolus is playing in the ever increasing interest and popularity 
of the Garden Club movement, one needs but to attend a flower show 
to learn that the Gladiolus is taking the leading role among the 
flowers, in most sections. We are confident of its beauty, grace and 
ability to take the part and hold it. 
The present position which our flower is holding is an enviable 
one and has been made possible by the untiring activity of the Gladi¬ 
olus Societies, in holding Gladiolus Shows with the Garden Clubs 
cooperating; our societies have been very active over a period of 
many years in dessiminating valuable information of all kinds to its 
members thru their publications and otherwise; in publicity work for 
our flower and in many other ways, the Secretary (manager) being 
the only one compensated for service rendered. 
To continue this invaluable work, to maintain and if possible 
improve the position of our flower, these societies need your sup¬ 
port in this truly worthy cause. 
I invite you, yes and cordially, to join one of the societies, enjoy 
their benefits and participate in their shows. 
These two major societies offer publications free with member¬ 
ship : The American Gladiolus Society, Monthly publication, Gladiolus 
Review. Sec. Roscoe Huff, Goshen, Ind. 
The New England Gladiolus Society publishes The Gladiolus 
Year Book, Sec. G. Edgar Folk, Oakdale, Mass. 
Many of the following State Gladiolus societies and Horti¬ 
culture societies publish monthly or quarterly bulletins: 
Empire State, New York 
Pennsylvania 
Rutledge, Pa. 
New Jersey 
Connecticut 
Maryland 
Ohio 
Indiana 
Iowa 
Michigan 
Wisconsin 
California 
Minnesota 
Mahoning 
There are many other societies 
work and surely worthy of support. 
and clubs, each doing active 
Cordially, 
President American Gladiolus Society 
President, Natl. Com. Gladiolus Growers Assn. 
Member New England Gladiolus Society. 
Member Ohio State Gladiolus Society. 
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