apparently, Genghis Khan was a slow propagator. Since then, the young bulbs raised from 
bulblets have proven to me that my first conclusion was entirely wrong, as those bulbs have 
produced bulblets quite as freely as the average glad and the bulblets germinate very well 
and grow to good size bulbs the first year. I am now ready to offer Genghis Khan as an 
outstanding glad - without reservations. 
Genghis Khan is a light medium warm pink with lighter throat and practically no 
throat marks. Exhibition type. 
Florets wide open, round, firmly attached and regularly placed, spaced, and faced. Sub- 
stance very heavy, with petals well ruffled and waved, slightly lacinated. Spike straight, 
of medium height - 45-50 inches; 6-7 open, with 5-6 showing color; florets up to 6%4 inches. 
Early mid-season, 75-85 days. 
Plant strong and healthy and good bulblet producer; bulblets germinate well and make 
good sized bulbs the first season. 
Prices per each: Large $7.50, Medium $5.00, Small $3.50, Bts $.75 - 10 for $5.00 
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MARSEILLAISE - ( Aida X Pelegrina ) 
A glowing, rich crimson-scarlet that does not fade, with very narrow cream lines on 
throat petals that add to the effect. 
Florets large - 6% inches, of heavy substance, wide open, with 6-7 open and 5-6 show- 
ing color, on a 25 bud spike. 
Spike straight, stiff, and strong, 60-65 inches, with long flowerhead- 33-35 inches. 
Plants strong with dark, heavy foliage, and they produce bulblets of large size very 
freely; bulblet germination excellent. 
Marseillaise has won blue ribbons at a number of major shows, and was Grand Champion 
at the 1941 Wisconsin Show. It is well able to uphold its end against the stiffest competition. 
Award of Merit, West Virginia Trial Garden, 1942, with this comment: “This is a very 
good glad. Its color is excellent and no fading was observed. It is a vigorous grower and a 
top notch exhibition red. Highly recommended.” 
Season late: 95-105 days. 
Prices per each: Large $1.00, Medium $.75, Small $.50 Bts. $.10 - 10 for $.75 
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From J. R. Hopkins’ “Gladiolus for the Show Table” 
“Marseillaise - Fine bright colored happy red with fine line in center rib of lower petals. 
Fine grower, tall, florets up to 6” - opens 8 or 9 - generous with bb. A promising commer- 
cial as well as exhibition. ---One of the best of the reds.--- 
Legion Trial Gardens Report: 
“Marseillaise - Disappointing to us is the failure to see this on more of the show tables 
the past season. Certainly able to take the ribbons without babying, it is either because few 
are growing it or poor timing that has kept it from showing. A glowing deep scarlet with 
long flowerhead.” 


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PHOEBE - ( [Sdlg. Mrs. P. WW. Sisson X Coryphee | X Picardy ) 
A tall medium pink of very attractive color. Exhibition. 

Florets large, wide open, round, well placed and spaced, and firmly attached; opens 
10-12, with 6-7 showing color; on a 21-23 bud spike. 
Spike straight, stiff, and strong, 60-65 inches, with 34 inch flowerhead. Plant excep- 
tionally strong and vigorous, with very heavy, healthy foliage; bulblets produced freely and 
germinate well. 
_ Phoebe produces immense spikes of very large florets - 6-64% inches - which, because 
of their great weight, may require staking. 
Spikes shown at the 1942 Midwest and Wisconsin Shows attracted unusual attention 
and drew much favorable comment. Phoebe will be a strong competitor in any company, 
and is one to watch. 
Prices per each: Large $2.50, Medium $2.00, Small $1.50, Bts. $.25 - 10 for $2.00 
From J. R. Hopkins’ “Gladiolus for the Show Table” 
PHOEBE - “Boy, is this towering big flowered pink something! An adventure to grow-- 
but stake it up sure as flower head is big--opens 7 to 9--grows very tall--long flowerhead, 
ruffled, nice color. Just a crackerjack deep pink, and you will like the way it grows. It genu- 
inely enjoys growing. Hard to beat on any show table if you have a good spike.” 
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SHOOTING STAR - ( MAID of Orleans X Picardy ) 
A medium sized exhibition cream, with many open on a long flowerhead. 
Color a rich cream self, with inconspicuous faint lavender feather deep in throat. 
Florets plain petaled, well placed and regularly spaced on a long flowerhead, 9-11 open 
and 6-7 showing color, on 23 bud spike; good substance, size 4%”. 
‘aeih strong and vigorous with 50-55 inch spike, which has never crooked; foliage heavy 
and healthy. 
A strong grower and excellent bulblet maker; bulblets germinate easily and produce 
good sized bulbs the first year. 
Season: 85-90 days. 
