EXPLANATION OF GLADIOLUS 
TYPES 
In the past I have hesitated to classify glads by 
type in my catalog due to the fact that there have 
been so many different classifications in use. How- 
ever, it now appears that most gladiolus societies will 
adopt the Hartford conference classification. 
Gladiolus are divided into two types, and to three 
sizes of each type: 
FORMAL OR EXHIBITION. (1 prefer the word 
Formal, as a glad might be described as a good ex- 
hibition variety although it may be of decorative 
type.) The main characteristic of the Formal type is 
a large number of open florets. This type should have 
a straight stem with a long flower head, with many 
open florets, regularly spaced in pairs. A good exhibi- 
tion spike will open from 8 to 14 florets in good con- 
dition, depending upon its size. LARGE (LF) desig- 
nates a variety that under normal growing conditions 
will make florets 4% inches across or larger. MED- 
IUM (MF) florets between 314 inches and 4°44 inches. 
SMALL (SF) florets under 3% inches. 
INFORMAL or DECORATIVE. This type, as the 
name implies, has a more or less irregular placement 
of florets, spaced farther apart, and should open 
about 5 or 6 florets in good condition. Size of florets 
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the same as for Formal type. LARGE (LD) MED- Margaret with a snow white seedling, 
IUM (MD), SMALL(SD),. No 36-17H, which will probably be 
named ‘‘Mt. Rainier.’’ 
JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
In no other way can you obtain as much authentic information on all the phases of gladiolus 
growing, such as: the best new varieties, information on growing and storage; up-to-date in- 
formation on glad diseases; how to judge show spikes, etc. There are a great many state 
societies in the U.S. Join the one in your own state. I will be glad to send you the name of 
the secretary, upon request. 
The largest gladiolus society in the world is the New England Gladiolus Society, which is 
really national in scope, inspite of the name. Each year they issue an excellent book on glad- 
iolus growing. You will find enclosed with this catalog a descriptive circular about this book. 
But you must join at once, as the supply of books will soon be exhausted. 
ATTENTION WASHINGTON GLAD GROWERS ONLY. The Washington Gladiolus Socei- 
ety an affiliate of the NEGS, extends to you an invitation to join this progressive group. I am 
so sure of the advantages and benfits that you will derive from membership in this affilia- 
tion, that I am offering A FREE MEMBERSHIP in the WGS to all my customers who act 
promptly. For full details, see the slip attached to the enclosed NEGS application blank. 
BULB SIZES: Gladiolus bulbs are graded into six sizes, number one being the largest 
and number six the smallest. The first three sizes will give the best results in cut-flower 
growing, while sizes four and five will all bloom the first year but with smaller spikes. Number 
six size will make many small blooms the first year but is used mainly to grow large bulbs for 
the following season. We list bulbs as Large (L), Medium (M), and Small (S). For the best 
spikes you should have the large size. If, however, you are mainly interested in getting in- 
crease from a new variety, it will likely be better to order a medium or small bulb. 
Bulblets, or cormels, are quite small. They run from the size of a large pea down to the 
size of a grain of wheat, depending upon the variety. Some varieties germinate quite easily, 
while others are very hard to germinate and it is almost impossible to get more than a 50% 
germination. We do not guarantee the germination of bulblets. I recommend the purchase of 
small bulbs instead. 
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