CAROLINE WERNER GANNETT (Chamberlin) 
In our catalogue and in the New England Year Book last year we told 
you of the arrival of Caroline Werner Gannett, also how it was the grand 
champion in the seedling class at Rochester, N. Y., 1937. It was also 
winner of the sweepstake over all classes in the show, which were repre¬ 
sented by well grown spikes of the very best varieties in existence. This 
year it has far surpassed our fondest expectations. Bulblets (not small 
bulbs) producing spikes and blooms of unbelievable size—plants measur¬ 
ing 4/ 2 to 5/2 feet tall and blooms 6 to 8 inches in diameter, and as many 
as eight out at once on as nearly a perfect spike as I ever saw. The cut 
of Caroline Werner Gannett on opposite page was from a photo taken in 
the field and was the last of the bulblets to bloom (late September) ; not 
quite as tall as some of them but what a spike and flower! Flowers are 
shades of rose slightly tinged with salmon with large cherry-red blotch on 
lower petals, making a very nice blending of color. This variety was 
produced by a cross of Wurtembergia on Picardy, and with its size, 
stamina and about perfect proportions, we would predict it to be the parent 
of a race of super-giants. 
I might go on and on quoting from large growers, originators, and ex¬ 
pert judges, that have written me so kindly. While I deeply appreciate 
these letters and spoken words of commendation, I have decided that 
those who have not seen this glad will just have to take my word for it, 
or wait until they have the opportunity to see and judge for themselves. 
We have sold one-half interest in this glad to Carson R. Stewart of Ohio 
and together we are offering a very limited amount of stock for sale at 
$100 for bulbs of any size—bulblets $10 each. 
We are also introducing a very fine light pink self-color named Mrs. 
James Bartlett. This glad bids fair to eclipse anything I have seen in 
just this color as a commercial or show glad. In order to get the opinion 
of as many real growers as possible, I am offering 5 bulbs, varied sizes, and 
50 bulblets for $5, and if not satisfied you may return the outfit next fall 
and I will return your money without question. This is a Picardy-Christ- 
abel cross that we have bloomed for three years. It exceeds Picardy as a 
propagator. 
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 
No, not original, but it is a true expression of our gratitude to you, 
dear customer; not alone for your nice orders but for the many kind 
words of appreciation and helpfulness. This, more than anything else, 
gives us greater determination to bring something to mankind that will 
brighten and cheer. 
If you are a new hand at growing glads, our cultural directions will help 
you. We send this with each order, and if you will follow these simple 
directions there is no reason why you should not succeed. Glads are no 
harder to grow than any other garden flower or vegetable. 
7 hrips are the greatest discouragement the novice is likely to encounter. 
This is not necessary, if you will be thorough with your thrips control, as 
suggested in our article on the subject. You cannot be successful for long 
if you do not follow well-known methods and precautions whether you are 
trying to grow glads, potatoes, or roses. 
