Received an award of merit from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and has won 
a number of blue ribbons. 
Prices per each: Large $2.00, Medium $1.50, Small $1.00, Bts $.20 - 10 for $1.50 
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BURGUNDY - ( Commander Koehl X Picardy ) 
A stunning red, with many outstanding points - and one fault: a rather short stem; but 
for that, Burgundy would be hard to beat in its color section. Exhibition type. 
The color is a rich, glowing, velvety deep crimson, with fine cream line on the throat 
petals which heightens the color effect. 
Florets are heavily ruffled, well attached and perfectly placed on a straight spike - 
have never seen a crooked spike; the florets are placed with almost mathematical precision, 
10-12 open, with 6-7 showing color, making a uniform band of color on a long flowerhead, 
which is, unfortunately, as long or longer than the stem. Remove lower two florets, results 
beautiful exhibition spike. 
; Plant vigorous grower and healthy, and produces exceptionally large bulblets in abun- 
dance. 
I hesitated for several years about introducing Burgundy, because of its short stem, but 
when I exhibited it in baskets and vases at the 1941 Chicago Midwest Show, commercial 
growers were so enthusiastic over it and urged so strongly that it be introduced that I finally 
yielded and offered it for the first time in 1942. 
Despite its one fault, Burgundy gathered a number of blue ribbons at the 1942 shows, 
in both the single and three spike sections, including the Midwest Show at LaPorte. 
Because of its appealing color and striking flowerhead, Burgundy seems made to order 
for mass display in basket, vase, or spray and for that reason promises to become a leading 
commercial variety. It is also an excellent variety for the home. 
Prices per each: Large $2.00, Medium $1.50, Bts 10 for $2.00 

A very well known Minnesota breeder and grower recently wrote as follows: “While 
I was in Ohio I attended the Ohio State Show at Akron and had the good fortune to see 
your excellent Burgundy. I was really thrilled with it - tell me more about it--” 
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GARDENIA - ( Maid of Orleans X Apricot Glow ) 
A cream decorative, practically a self, with throat only slightly deeper in color. 
Color light cream or milk white with no noticeable marking. 
Florets up to 41-5 inches, gracefully arranged in staggered placement, 6-7 open with 
5-6 showing color; petals waved in a very pleasing manner, giving a charming artistic effect. 
Spike slender, but always straight and strong. 
Season: 80-85 days. 
Stands heat exceptionally well and will do well, away into late fall. An ideal cut flower 
which is in great demand from florists who have made its acquaintance. Growers report that 
Gardenia is their very best selling cut flower variety. Gardenia is especially well adapted 
for baskets and vases and no other variety can approach it for bridal bouquets. It appeals 
in particular to the artistically inclined. Has won a number of blue ribbons, including the 
1942 Midwest and Wisconsin State Shows. Recommended to those who appreciate a charm- 
ing, artistic glad. 
Prices per each: Large $.10 - 10 for $.80, Med. two for $.15 - 10 for $.60, Bts 100 for $.50 


From J. R. Hopkins 
“Gardenia------ while a 4% inch floret and more a true cream than White Gold, it is a 
simply grand commercial and a 3-spike at Wisconsin won over a 8-spike of White Gold 
without criticism. Opens to 8-9 and is a stead fast grower you can always count on. A bas- 
ket of these is wonderful. A favorite of mine although the glamorous White Gold overshad- 
ows it.” 
From a prominent Des Moines, Iowa, grower: 
“The florist told me last week “You don’t need to ask how many I want. Bring them all 
and save me Sunday’s cutting, too’.” 
From Legion Trial Gardens Report: 
“Gardenia - Following White Gold because of similarity in many ways, but smaller, 
more lasting and loveable unless you are ribbon crazy. Even so, we have received no larger 
number of thanks for recommending than we have for this one. A marvelous commercial, 
a good show winner. Almost an oldtimer, it is still entirely too unfamiliar to too many.” 
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IN CONCLUSION. 
A plain, matter of fact announcement, such as this one, could hardly be expected to prove 
very exciting reading, but it is hoped that it has not been found to be altogether dull; if it has 
awakened your interest in SCHEER GLADS it has fulfilled its mission. 
Plenty of thrills are in store for growers of SCHEER GLADS for they can, and they 
will, win the ribbons for you - Don’t fail to give them a trial this year. 
All prices quoted in this announcement include delivery charges, provided your order 
amounts to at least $1.00. No orders for less than $1.00 solicited. Remittance to accompany 
all orders. Small orders will be sent by parcels post WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS 
MAKE SUCH SHIPMENT SAFE. Orders amounting to $5.00 or over will be forwarded at 
any time, by insured express. Small orders will be sent by insured express only if the pur- 
chaser will pay the shipping charges. 
Geo. H. Scheer, M. D., Gladiolus Breeder 
910 New York Avenue 
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 
