propagator, producing bulblets freely and bulblet germination practically 100%. 
Planted early in the frame, bulblets have produced mostly No. 1 & 2 bulbs the first 
season. 
Comments 
Frankly, | should personally like to see White Gold open a few more - the fact that 
it opens only 5-6 is bound to prove some handicap in the single spike class. However, 
for mass effect in sprays, baskets, and vases, White Gold cannot be approached by 
any other variety in the cream class and it is in that field that its future lies: Its ap- 
pealing color, distinct from any other cream, the great size and substance of its flor- 
ets, and the fact that it a very early variety, will make White Gold unbeatable in 
its class. It is safe to predict that White Gold, when it becomes known, will rank 
supreme in the cream class. 
Entered at four shows in 1941 in the United States and Canada, White Gold was the 
winner of SEVEN AWARDS, among them the American Home achievement Medal at 
the Wisconsin State Show and an Award of Merit from the Massachusetts Horticul- 
tural Society at the Boston Show of the N.E.G.S. 
Read what some experts have said about White Gold: 
“It had six florets open, practically ali of them over 6” across. It was a wonderful 
spike and was generally admired, receiving many favorable comments. You have 
every reason to be very proud of that seedling, Doctor, as it will surely go places.” 
The foregoing is from a letter from one of the most eminent growers in Massa- 
chusetts. 
From a prominent grower in Calgary, Alberta, the following: “This is an outstanding 
seedling, of beautiful color, great size and strength of spike; it is early, with lots of 
bulblets which germinate well. While not formal in type, it has about everything a 
good glad wants.” 
A well known Wisconsin grower had this to say: “It just took my breath away”-: 
he was referring to a huge basket of White Gold exhibited at the Sheboygan County 
Chapter, Wisconsin Gladiolus Society, Show. Incidentally, this entry won the blue 
ribbon in its class among a number of entries, including Picardy and other habitual 
winners, shown at their best. ; 
In fairness to White Gold, and to avoid any misunderstanding on the part of pur- 
chasers of this variety, it should be pointed out that, like its parent Picardy, White 
Gold usually throws spikes with rather short flower heads from young bulbs, even 
though they may be large: young bulbs will throw spikes with 11-12 buds, which 
obviously makes them appear somewhat stubby; older bulbs make spikes with 18-19 
buds and correspondingly long flower heads. 
Prices — 
A fairly large amount of stock permits the introduction of White Gold at an 
unusually low price, a price which should materially speed its dissemination. Price, 
any size bulb, $3.00 each; largest buibs to early buyers unless they state their prefer- 
ence for other sizes. Bulblets - no bulblets offered separately this season, but 
purchasers of bulbs may order ten bulblets at $3.00, for each bulb bought. 
A HINT TO THE WISE. 
WHITE GOLD GIVES EVERY PROMISE OF GAINING AND HOLDING THE 
SAME PLACE AMONG CREAMS AS PICARDY DID IN THE PINKS. GROWERS 
WHO BUY NOW AT THE VERY LOW INTRODUCTORY PRICE WILL FIND 
THEIR INVESTMENT A MOST PROFITABLE ONE. PRICES WILL NOT BE 
MUCH LOWER IN 1942. 
GHENGIS KHAN - Sdlg. 35 C 153-03 (Beltane the Strong 
[Sheer] X Picardy) 
A huge pink with lighter throat. Early mid-season, blooms in 75-85 days. Color a 
pleasing sa!mon pink, blending to soft cream throat. Florets up to 634”, very heavy 

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