The New England Gladiolus Society 
The annual, and quarterly publications of this society are the 
best to be had on the Gladiolus. Offering a wealth of up to date 
articles. 
Select the type of membership you prefer and send to Albin K. 
Parker, secretary, Norwood, Mass. 
Regular Member—$1.00; Gives full benefits of the Society, and 
a copy of Regular Edition of, “The Gladiolus 1939.” 
Supplement Member—$2.00, “The Gladiolus 1939” in flexible 
binding, and in addition the April, July and October Supplements. 
Life Member—$25 .00—Benefits of supplement membership for 
life. 
Sustaining Member—$5.00, is Supplement Membership including 
a direct contribution to the N.E.G.S. reserves. 
Major Edward Bowes and His Amateur Hour 
and Stewart Gladiolus 
This close up of the 
Major was taken in Aug¬ 
ust 1938. The occasion 
was another grand dis¬ 
play of our gladiolus on 
the stage, at his regular 
broadcast in New York 
City, sponsored by the 
Chrysler Automobile 
Corporation. 
The Major being a real 
lover of gladiolus we sent 
an abundance of his fav¬ 
orites, whites, and his 
namesake, direct from 
our gardens. The setting, 
and the occasion created 
an atmosphere all very 
much to his liking. 
MAJOR EDWARD BOWES 
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