EDWARD C. NEW 
WARSAW, NEW YORK 
Gladiolus 
AMERICAN COMMANDER 
The spike shown here was grown from a No. 5 
bulb. Larger bulbs usually have six to eight large 
florets open in good condition at one time. American 
Commander was introduced in 1938 and every year 
since it showed its first bloom it has retained its 
original vigor and put forth its tall stalwart spikes 
regardless of weather conditions. Hybridizers are 
using it to impart vigor in their own seedlings and 
some splendid offspring is expected in the near 
future. 
We hope that we may have the pleasure of 
serving you in the near future and that this cata¬ 
logue will aid you in your gladiolus selection. 
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