FLORA FARMER (Quackenbush) 
Although introduced only in 1939 this variety has demonstrated its ability 
to win in its color class at many of the major gladiolus shows. However, we wish 
to especially direct your attention to its possibilities for decorative purposes and as 
a commercial cut flower. Its unusual shade of deep radiant pink and creamy white 
throat have great color value. The beauty of its slightly ruffled florets and the 
fact that nearly all of the buds show color by the time the first floret opens give 
it additional value for florists use. During the past summer the originator was able 
for the first time to furnish this variety in any appreciable quantity to the florists of 
Harrisburg. It met instant and uniform approval and at no time during the season 
did he have a surplus of blooms of this variety. 
The strong sturdy spikes do not crook. Although it is a vigorous grower it 
appreciates good culture. Well grown spikes are about 48 to 50 inches tall. How- 
ever, the heavy foliage is so loosely attached to the spike that it can be pushed 
back and the spike cut to the ground without injury to the plant. It opens 5 to 6 
or more florets at a time on a spike of 18 buds. It produces plenty of bulblets 
which germinate readily and make strong growth. We urge you to give it a thor- 
ough trial. 
Wholesale (F. 0. B.) 
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No.5 No. 6 Bulblets 
Per100 $20.00 $18.00 $15.00 $12.00 $8.00 $6.00 1000 for $15.00 
. 1 qt. for $50.00 
Special Offers 
$10.00 (F. O. B.) $25.00 (F. O. B.) $45.00 (F. O. B.) 
10 Large bulbs 25 Large bulbs 50 Large bulbs 
15 Medium bulbs 50 Medium bulbs 100 Medium bulbs 
35 Small bulbs 125 Small bulbs 250 Small bulbs 
500 Bulblets 1000 Bulblets 1 pt. Bulblets 
PINK RADIANCE (Quackenbush) 
This variety was introduced in 1941 without any special advertising and with 
the modest statement that the originator believed that it would be successful as an 
exhibition variety and as a commercial cut flower. Only a few bulbs were sold and 
no bulblets were released. During the 1941 show season it was exhibited by only 
three or four persons yet it won more than a dozen blue ribbons in its color class 
at important gladiolus shows. Because of the vigorous growth which the variety 
makes from any size bulbs, the originator was able to furnish several hundred 
spikes, mostly from small bulbs, to the florists of Harrisburg. The favor with which 
it was received by the florists and its excellent growing habits confirms our opinion 
that the variety holds great promise as a commercial cut flower. 
Pink Radiance is a pure light pink self color with a slight touch of carmine 
deep in the throat. It is a Picardy x Minuet seedling with many of the excellent 
qualities of its parents and which thus far has not shown some of their faults. It 
makes a spike 55 inches or more in height which does not crook. It opens 6 to 8 
5% inch florets on an 18 bud spike. When cut in the bud it opens out well in 
water. It produces plenty of bulblets which germinate well and make strong 
growth. In order that commercial growers may be able to give it a trial we are 
offering all sizes and bulblets at wholesale and are also offering some special 
collections. 
Wholesale (F. 0. B.) 
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Bulblets 
Per 100 $40.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $18.00 $12.00 1000 for $25.00 
Special Offers 
$10.00 (F. O. B.) $25.00 (F. O. B.) $45.00 (F. O. B.) 
5 Large bulbs 10 Large bulbs 10 Large bulbs 
10 Medium bulbs 25 Medium bulbs 25 Medium bulbs 
25 Small bulbs 50 Small bulbs 100 Small bulbs 
200 Bulblets 700 Bulblets 1500 Bulblets 
