Where bulblets are sold by the packet, 25 to 50 or more will be included in each 
packet. We will give good value. 
Do not ask for special quotations unless you have a large order. Our prices are 
very low for the high quality bulbs offered. However, we are glad to furnish special 
quotations to jobbers, growers, and others purchasing in large quantities. 
All bulbs listed as large size are 1% inches and up, mostly 1% inches and up, 
in diameter. Medium size bulbs are % to 1%4 inches in diameter. Small bulbs are 
14 to % inches in diameter. For the finest blooms, large bulbs are best. Medium size 
bulbs of most varieties will give nice cut flowers, but the spikes are not as long as 
from large bulbs. Although small bulbs of many varieties will bloom, others will not. 
The blooms from small bulbs will be noticeably smaller in size. Bulblets seldom 
bloom and are often difficult or impossible to geri-inate. We do not recommend them 
except to experienced growers. 
1943 INTRODUCTION 
We announce with pleasure that Mr. L. P. Benedict has permitted us to assist 
in introducing his promising new variety MARION PEARL. 
MARION PEARL (Benedict) (Pearl of California x Picardy). This large formal 
type gladiolus is light salmon in color shading to a lighter throat, without markings. 
It opens up to nine florets at a time on a 55 inch spike which does not crook and which 
carries from 18 to 21 buds. It has wide open, somewhat ruffled, 6 inch florets which 
stand heat well. Because of the size of the florets and the large number open it has 
great possibilities as a show flower. In addition, it is most promising as a commercial 
cut flower. Its only apparent fault is that the lower floret is sometimes misplaced. 
Granted N. E. G. S. Award of Merit 1942. No bulblets and only large bulbs sold 
the first year. Large bulbs $1.00 each. 10 for $8.00. (See cut on front cover). 
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FLORA FARMER (Quackenbush) A beautiful radiant, deep pure pink, with a 
creamy white throat. Opens 5 to 8 large, ruffled florets at a time. Nearly all of 
the buds show strong color by the time the first floret opens, which adds greatly to 
its value as a commercial cut flower. Placement and attachment of florets exzellent. 
It is a strong healthy grower, making plenty of bulblets which germinate easily and 
make good growth. Introduced in 1939, it has already won numerous blue ribbons 
and will win many more as stock becomes more plentiful. During the past summer 
it was in great demand with florists. Since large bulbs often produce to or three 
spikes, all eyes but one should be cut out when growing for exhibition purposes. (85 
days). 
INTERMEZZO (Seedling 3518) (Minuet x Picardy) Clear cream without mark- 
ings except that a faint dusting of violet rose, very deep, gives a warm tone to the 
throat. The florets, somewhat similar to those of Minuet, are wide open, pointed 
and reflexed. Opens 5 to 8 five inch florets. Has 18 to 20 buds on spike which never 
crooks. Placement and attachment are excellent. The type is informal. Intermezzo 
is strong and healthy and is a tall grower, 52 to 55 inches or more. It blooms from 
any size bulb and when cut, opens up well in water. Having excellent substance and 
great decorative value, we believe it will prove to be a fine commercial. On the show 
table it will do well in its class. It makes plenty of bulblets which germinate readily 
and grow strongly. As Seedling 3513, given Award of Merit, West Virginia Society 
trial garden 1940. Award of Merit, Empire State Society, 1941. Best seedling spike 
in the show, Pennsylvania Society Show, Johnstown, Pa., 1941. (90 days). 
MOTHER KADEL (Kadel) (Picardy x Spray of Gold) Medium yellow, slightly 
deeper in color than Mary Damaris. Entirely clear self color without marking or 
the slightest bit of foreign color even in its deepest throat. Opens 5 to 7 florets 
with 5 additional buds showing color. It makes a tall spike which does not crook. 
Placement and attachment are excellent. When cut it opens up well and is a good 
keeper. It is the best commercial cut flower yellow that we have seen. We helped 
introduce this variety for Mr. Kadel in 1941. While this variety has made a great 
record as a show flower, it will make even greater achievements as a commercial cut 
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