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THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S 
POLAR ICE 70 *—tt Dec. Pure White. Ex¬ 
traordinary forcing qualities. Our best 
“basket other than floor,” Ohio, ’35. We 
displayed two black vases, 12 spikes each, 
from number 4 M bulbs bloomed in 60 
days at A.G.S., ’35, winning also for us in 
Dec. spike class, A.G.S., ’35. (Am) C.G.S,, 
’36. B.G.S., ’37. Our 1st, Ind., ’38. L.06 
(100,4.50) M.04(100,2.75) 8.02(100,1.50) 
Bits (100,.25) 
SEEDLING No. 62922. Sni. Dec. Com 
mercial. 65 days. White without marking. 
Much whiter than the variety White 
Butterfly, possibly taller and more open, 
as well. Small florets, 2-3 inches, slightly 
hooded, well spaced, 5-8 open, limber but 
wiry stem. Easy grower, fast propagator, 
blooms exceptionally well from smaller 
sizes. Considerable show background 
already. Ohio, ’34, ’35, ’36. A.G.S., ’35, 
’36. Md. G.S. Trial Grounds ’37 “Vote of 
Commendation”, coupled with language 
“This seedling is recommended as an im¬ 
provement on other available small decora¬ 
tive white varieties.” At Ohio, ’38 it won 
in Sm. Dec. 1 spike, 3 spike and basket 
classes. Suggest a name. Sold only as 
follows: Lot units of IL 2M, 48 for $1. 
Bits, any amt. at rate $3. per 100. ..These 
Prices are Net, no discounts. 
8 TAR OF BETHLEHEM 80 ***—^1% Exh. 
Pure snow white with tinge of cream in 
throat. 6-8 enormous florets open at once, 
loosely but well arranged on very long, 
wiry stems. Such size and earliness un¬ 
common in any color. See illustration and 
try to visualize this immense spike on a 
scale of lower floret to exceed 6 inches. 
Buds like candlesticks. Dropped slightly 
in the new C.G.S. symp., now 3rd (nosed 
out by Rewi Fallu and Picardy) but still 
at top of the color class. Washing out our 
long list of awards and starting anew; 
E. Bay, Mich., Mah., E.S.G.S., Conn., 
N.E.G.S., C.G.S. and our 1st Ind., ’38. 
Now at popular prices. L. 10(100,7.50) 
M.06(100,4.50) 8.03(100,2.50) Bits (100,- 
.50) 
“The “Star of Bethlehem " which you sent me compli¬ 
mentary, had the most beautiful spike I ever saw in a 
white “glad.” Eleven florets open; the lower ones seven 
inches across and the upper ones four and a half and in 
perfect placement and tapering beautifully." 7-6-37., 
Hrof. E. M. S., Sacramento, Calif. 
CREAM 
EUIDE8 95 —ft I Exh. A dainty, ivory 
whits with cream throat and a lilac pink 
edge. Effect, blush white. Makes good 
spikes 8-10 open. F.C.C. Ballarat, ’35. 
A.M.. N.Z.G.S., ’36. N.E.G.S., ’37 
Cedar Rapids. Yakima and Winnipeg, ’38. 
L.30 M.20 8.15 Bits .03 
JER8EY CREAM 78 *—ft Dec. New, 1936. 
Aptly named. Smooth, rich, deep cream. 
The only deep cream with perfect cut 
flower habits. Florets average 5 inches, 8 
or more open, 16-18 bud, 50 inches tall. 
Good propagator and makes exceptionally 
fine blooms from M and S bulbs. Sub¬ 
stance excellent. Cut flower blooms well to 
the tip. These traits, coupled with the un¬ 
usual color value and beautifully decora¬ 
tive form make the florists’ dream of a 
clear, deep cream, usable in all stages of 
bulb growth, come true. In several years 
of growing we have been unable to discov¬ 
er any faults to mar this wonderful record. 
Fine reports from far and wide. Wise. ’37, 
Blue Ridge, ’38. Our 1st at both Ohio and 
Ind., ’38. L.15(100,10.00) M.10(100,6.00) 
8.05(100,3.00) Blts(100,1.00) 
“Jersey Cream. Bloomed 87 days, 49 inches tall, 
straight, 16 bud, 7 open, 4}/^ inch florets, facing excellent, 
spacing and texture same. Type both Com’l. Exh. and 
Dec. Healthy foliage. Color, rich cream.” 10-1-37. 
Legion Trial Grounds, Spring Green, Wis. 
“Jersey Cream. This attractive variety of the decorative 
type produced 48 inch spikes carrying 15 buds on 18 
inch flower heads with five 4 inch florets open in the field. 
Spikes were straight and strong and placement good. 
Color, cream, without markings, and the florets have very 
good substance. Bloomed 76 days. .Awarded Vote oi 
Commendation.” 10-7-37. Maryland Gladiolus Soc. 
{Trial Grounds Report) 
“Jersey Cream attracted a lot of attention in the trial 
ground and in Havre de Grace, where several of our mem¬ 
bers grew it. It looks to me to be about the best of the cream 
decorative varieties.” 10-7-'37. H.V.W.,Edgewood, Md. 
“All my bulblets of Jersey Cream bloomed.” 2-23-A7 
J. A. F., Atlanta, Ga. 
“Very pleased with your Jersey Cream. Must have a 
stock now for cut flowers—and any extras, please, in 
Jersey Cream.” 4-25-'38. V.C.F., Fremont, Nebr. 
“Think that Jersey Cream of yours is a peach. Bulb- 
lets with me grow better than any variety 1 have ever 
grown, and those florists fortunate enough to see it, all 
clamored for some when available.” 11-17-38. G.S .— 
the largest wholesale grower in the Chicago area. 
MAGNA BLANCA 95 *** — ftt Dec. 
Huge, clear ivory with vivid creamy 
yellow throat. Immense florets with long, 
pointed petals. 6 or more open making a 
handsome spike set in airy fashion on a 
slim, willowy stem anywhere from 53^ to 
7 ft. high! A church and wedding decora¬ 
tion supreme. Certain to become popular 
for massive decorations. Splendid blooms 
from S bulbs. A.M. by R.H.S., England, 
’34. At A.G.S., ’36, won for us Best Floor 
Basket and the coveted Seabrook Perpetual 
Trophy (3rd time for us). Awards too 
numerous for mention. 72 inch spike won 
E. Bay, ’37, 73 inch won at Wellsville and 
89 inch at E. Bay, ’38. L.07(100,4.50) 
M.04(100,2.75) 8.02(100,1.50) Bits (100,- 
.15) 
“Please do not think that Magna Blanca grows 8 ft. 
tall only in Ohio and Cal. because your bulbs grew to 
9 ft. with me last year. This is authentic Witness, Dr. 
Forman McLean, Director N. Y. Botanical Garden." 
3-29-'37. H. F. deG., Southamton, L. 1., N. Y. 
