the latter show it was also awarded the American Air- 
lines Trophy for the outstanding bloom shipped by air 
express. While this variety will make a great record 
as a show flower, it will make even greater achievements 
as a commercial cut flower. Our faith in the variety is dem- 
onstrated by our having recently purchased jointly with 
Alfred Moses of Lima, N. Y., the entire stock of the 
variety. (90 days). 
PINK RADIANCE (Quackenbush) (Picardy x Minu- 
et) Pure light pink without marking except a very 
inconspicuous touch of carmine deep in the throat. Six 
to eight wide open florets of good size on a tall spike 
which never crooks. The spike is graceful. Excellent 
placement and attachment. Sixteen to eighteen buds. 
It is a vigorous grower, producing plenty of bulblets 
which germinate well. Introduced in 1941, it was ex- 
hibited by only three or four persons last summer and at 
only a few shows. Yet it won more than a dozen blue 
ribbons at major shows, including the N. E. G. S. at 
Boston. It will go far as a show flower. However, its 
greatest potential value is as a commercial cut flower. It 
makes nice spikes from any size bulb, and opens up weil 
in water when cut. The blooming period is 90 days. 
GUNPOWDER (Sewell) This is a color sport of 
Picardy, identical to its parent variety in all respects 
except color, which is a clear buff with slight throat 
markings. This variety is a tall strong grower and does 
not show the tendency to come short often displayed 
by Picardy. Gunpowder was the most vigorous of the 
buff Picardy sports grown at the Maryland trial garden 
during the past summer. We assisted in introducing 
this variety for Mr. Sewell in 1941. Although on the 
PINK RADIANCE market only one year this variety has been a consistent 
winner in its class where shown. At the 1941 Maryland 
show it was judged the best three spike entry. This variety has a great future on the 
show table and as a commercial cut flower. 

TWO NEW LAVENDERS 
BADGER BEAUTY (Krueger) Introduced as, “A gladiolus for florists, growers, 
fanciers, exhibitors, and hybridists.” There is no doubt of its beauty as we have 
seen it. We think it very promising and suggest that you give it a trial. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (White) This variety was introduced in 1941 with 
strong claims for its superior qualities. It has great beauty, as we saw it first as a 
seedling at the New York World’s Fair in 1940 and later at shows in 1941. Whether it is 
THE LAVENDER, time will tell. In the meantime, we know you will want to grow it. 
TWO GREAT GLADS 
AMERICAN COMMANDER (New ’88) and KING WILLIAM (Schenetsky ’40) 
are two new varieties which have demonstrated their superiority. They can hold 
their own on the show table in any company. As commercial cut flowers they are 
outstanding. If you have not grown these varieties you should get a start now. 
JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
Persons interested in the growing of gladiolus, should join a society. The benefits 
and information received are worth much more than the dues. Some of the societies 
issue regular publications such as bulletins and year books. Others conduct trial gar- 
dens and issue reports on the varieties grown. They all conduct shows. 
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