I want to thank each of you who ordered bulbs from me last year, and also those 
whose names I have received for this year’s list. 
This year I am listing five new varieties. Three of them were shown as seed¬ 
lings under number, at the M. G. S. show at Grand Haven 1937. On Saturday and 
Sunday of the show there were two spikes of Bye-Lo. Iosco bloomed too late to be 
shown. All who visited my garden later will remember this as Seedling No. 201. These 
five new ones are listed as new for 1938. After these follow Introductions of 1937 and 
on the next page you will find Introductions for 1935 and 1934 also description and 
price of Baby Betty which if you are looking for something dainty, you will want. 
The older Kinyon originations will be found in the general list. This general list 
is made up with a very few exceptions of varieties which are low in price but were the 
high priced ones of six to ten years ago. We have kept them because they are really 
worth while and desirable. 
Perhaps you may be looking for some favorite of a few years ago and will find 
it here. 
I am growing only about two acres of gladiolus. Specializing on my own varieties. 
Growing a few each of the newer ones to use for comparison or in hybridizing, also 
grow the older ones which are best. 
Another year I am planning to introduce No. 454, No. 611 and a new beautiful 
lavender which has never been shown. 
REPORTS FROM THE TRIAL GARDENS 
Legion Trial Garden—Spring Green, Wisconsin 
1936 
SO BIG—planted 5/25, bloomed 8/14 (81 days) 48" tall, 22 buds, 7 open, size 5% inches. 
Heavy straight spike, broad upright healthy foliage. Well placed blooms. This 
will be prize winning exhibition. 
HONOR—planted 5/25, bloomed 8/18, (85 days) 44" tall, 18 buds, 7 open, size 5 inches. 
Slightly ruffled, straight spike, willowy to medium. Narrow drooping healthy 
foliage. Excellent spacing and facing. Very good lavender which will be in de¬ 
mand when better known. 
NANCY ANN—planted 5/25, bloomed 8/16 (83 days) 40" tall, 20 buds, 6 open, 4*4 
inches. Ruffled, straight heavy spike, broad upright healthy foliage. Excellent 
facing and spacing. Believe this will be popular. Won 1st at Wisconsin show from 
a single bulb in bloom. 
JOAN PETY—planted 5/30, bloomed 8/24, (83 days). Height missed, 18 buds, 7 open, 
4 *4 inches. Ruffled, straight heavy spike, medium upright foliage, good facing 
and spacing. 
1937 
BABY BETTY—(80 days) 46" tall, 17 buds, 6 open, size 2*4 to 3 inches. Cream blend¬ 
ing to pink. Rose bud type. Graceful and very beautiful. A wonderful vase glad. 
CHEERFUL—80 days, 51" tall, 18 buds, 7 open, 3*4 inches. Very well named and an 
excellent performer. Prize winner. Wisconsin 1937. 
Department of Horticulture—Edmonton, Alberta. Canada 
Trial garden 1937 
HONOR—Rose lavender, Florets large, 21, 6 out, height 3*4 feet. A valuable addition 
to its color class. 
JOAN PETY—Pink; Cream and deep purple throat. Florets medium large, 22 buds, 
6 out, height 4 feet. Good substance. 
NANCY ANN—Lavender pink, cream throat. Florets medium large, 21, 7 out. 
height 4 feet. Very good placement, nicely ruffled. Very attractive. 
SO BIG—Rose pink. Florets large, 19, 6 out, height 4 feet. Excellent placement. 
Looks like a promising exhibition variety. 
Herbert D. Pappas Nurseries, Claremont, New Hampshire 
Final rating and remarks 
HONOR—Final Rating 75%. Remark, Coming commercial. 
NANCY ANN—Final Rating 78%. Remark, Fine Foliage, Ideal Foliage, O. K. 
SO BIG—Final. Rating 81%. Remark, A brilliant lavender with a future. 
No. 446 (Bye-lo)—Final Rating 85%. Remark, Double row placement. Foliage good. 
This seedling receives our endorsement. Pappas.” 
