Chapter V 
HYBRID!ZER’S LIST 

After a long series of tests it was determined at the Michigan State College 
that much was to be gained by the quick-dry method of curing bulbs at digging 
time. Quick to take up anything which is a proven improvement over old 
methods of handling bulbs, we installed this system and have had very satis- 
factory results. No expense has been spared to deliver into your hands the 
best in gladiolus bulbs. 

In the breeding of cattle, we are sure that if an improvement on existing stock is to be 
obtained, the breeder would not use parents which he knew were diseased or not up to 
par. Likewise we should use extreme care in the selection of parents in the breeding 
for improvements in gladiolus. One great forward step is made when we select parents 
resistant to the ravages of the Fusarium Yellows. We feel that this is of sufficient 
importance to provide a separate section in our catalogue wherein we list varieties which 
have passed the rigorous tests for resistance to this dread disease at the Michigan State 
College, and here you have them. 
AFLAME— (Hornberger) 1925. (LE). Huge spikes of bright begonia red, late mid- 
season bloomer. Exceptionally strong grower. L., 2, 12c, 10, 50c; M., 4, 15c, 
Lo es0cr et a oc mBlits., 1005 /10c. 
ALBATROSS— (Pfitzer) 1926 (ME). Tall, snow-white. Florets rather loosely at- 
tached and often lily-flowered. About the first really excellent white to be 
introduced. L., 2, 12c, 10, 50c; M., 4, 15c, 10, 30c; S., 10, 15c; Blts., 10, 25c. 
ALCHEMIST— (Pfitzer) (ME). A yellow which, like so many of Pfitzer’s yellows, is 
early. A tall straight grower. Rich yellow florets open quite flat against the stem. 
eee oUc Mie a. Loc, 1.0, 30c¢; S.,. 10, 1 5ce Blts.,, 100,415) 
ANGELICA— (Fischer) 1938 (Sweetheart x (Ruffled Peerless Pink x ?). A really 
beautiful small gladiolus. Bright pink, blending to snow-white with touch of cream 
in throat. This works out beautifully on arrangements. L., 25c ea., 10, $2.00; 
Mey locied. FU, 61.20: S., 10c. ea., 10, 80c; Blts., 25, 25c. 
APRICOT GLOW— (Palmer) 1928 (Open pollenated P G. Stock) (MD). Beautiful 
clear, warm apricot. About five open on a tall straight stem. The Mother of 
Picardy. L., 2, 12c, 10, 50c; M., 4, 15c, 10, 30c; S., 10, 15c; Bits., 100, I5c. 
BAGDAD— (Palmer) 1930 (Emile Aubrun x Apricot Glow) (LE). Smoky old rose that 
usually goes in the smoky class in the shows. Faint creamy blotch marked with 
pink on lower petals. 6-8 immense blooms open at a time. Blooms up to seven 
inches in diameter. L., 2, 12c, 10, 50c; M., 4, 15c, 10, 30c; S., 10, 15c; Bits., 
TOs Oc. 
BEACON— (Palmer) 1935 (Mrs. T. E. Langford x Picardy) (LE). Clear bright rose 
scarlet with large cream blotch. 8-10 somewhat ruffled blooms open on a tall 
straight spike. Consistent winner in the shows. Really showy. Le, 0c eq:7410, 
80c; M., 2, 10c, 10, 40c; $., 4, 10c, 10, 20c; Bits., 20, 10c, 100, 40c. 
BETTY NUTHALL— (Salbach) 1928 (Richard Diener x Salbach’s Prim.) (ME). One 
of the latest to bloom. One of those varieties hard to describe. Warm coral pink 
with pale yellow throat markings and with a tinge of orange. 6-8 medium sized 
blooms open. Stands tall and straight. L., 2, 12c, 10, 5Oc? Mis, Loch Om Zac. 
*BRIGHTSIDE— (Prestgard) 1934 (MD). An early, canary yellow shading to deep 
orange at the edge of the petals. This is a snappy one and in much demand by 
florists. Holds 4-6 medium sized blooms open. L., 2, 12c, 10, 50c; M., 4, 5c, 
10, 30c; S., 10, 15c; Blts., 100, 15c. 
CURLETTE— (Brown) 1936 (MD). Pure deep yellow, daintily ruffled. Best descrip- 
tion we can give this is that it is an enlarged edition of Fluffy Ruffles. L., 20c ea., 
10, $1.60; M., 2, 25c, 10, $1.00; S., 3, 25c, 10, 65c; Blts., 100, 75c. 
DEBONAIR— (Palmer) 1932 (Apricot Glow x Wm. G. Badger). Tall, strong, always 
straight spikes. Blooms medium size, 6-7 out at once. La France pink to shrimp 
pink in throat. Often flecked. 90 days to bloom. Pe aCe We UC Mien te 
15c, 10, 30c; S., 10, 15c; Bits., 100, 15c. 
DUNA— (Palmer) 1931 (Mrs. P. W. Sisson x Gloriana) (LD). Much admired and 
considered by many to be a finer color than Picardy, though a full tone lighter. 
General effect is a light, buffy pink. 5-6 open at once. 85-90 days to bloom. 
Lez, 12¢) 10) 50c: M., 4;°05¢,10, 30c. 
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