3 New Introductions for 1944 
For the past 3 years I have not in'troduced any of my own seedlings for the simple 
reason that I did not consider them good enough. I believe too many varieties are being 
introduced, many of them unworthy or no improvement on existing! varieties. Conse- 
quently I like to feel quite sure of myself before introducing more new ones in this al- 
ready overcrowded field. Ever since Bill Schenetsky has been taking his seedling 39-4 
(and since named Conn. Yankee) to the shows I have tried to buy this variety. He has 
finally weakened and I have bought the entire stock. It took more than mere words 
to persuade'him! I try out most of the new ones each year and consider Conn. Ylankee 
one of the finest glads I have seen in years. I have not been able to find any serious 
faults with it. It has great beauty, health, vigor, exceptionally good placement and 
commercial possibilities. The stock is not large as yet, consequently the introductory 
price is not as low as I would like to have it. I am confident that this blushing beauty 
like the Yankees of old and of today will uphold the traditions of its namesake and be- 
come favorably known all over the country. 
Likewise for several years now it has been my pleasure to watch the many seed- 
lings of James LaSalle. He is a commercial grower and knows his glads. We have picked 
out two of his seedlings that have been outstanding in his gardens and picked some 
spikes of these two for the local florists and they have met with enthusiastic response. 
I consider them equally as worthy of introduction even though they haven’t been ex- 
hibited at the shows and won prizes which I am sure they are capable of. More stock 
is available of these two consequently the introductory price is reasonable for two 
such grand glads. You will make no mistake in getting started with these two, namely: 
Red Rival and Lavender Prince. 
CONNECTICUT YANKEE 
(See cut on front page.) 
Seedling No. 39-4 originated by William Schenetsky, originator of King William. 
Color, blush pink or light pink. Clean solid color with a most attractive red throat 
blotch. Double row of florets with 20-22 buds, 8 open, 4 showing color. Florets plain 
petaled and wide open. Flowerhead:24-28 inches. Height in field without special culture 
about 55 inches. Bulblet production and germination good. Strong grower with heavy, 
wide, dark green foliage and produces healthy bulbs. Blooms in 80 - 85 days. 
AWARDS WON 
Commendation, 1941—Connecticut Gladiolus Society 
Best Spike in Show, 1942—Connecticut Gladiolus Society 
Award of Merit, 1948—-New England Gladiolus Society 
Award of Merit, 1943—Mass. Horticultural Society 
DIZESLINO. 1.32, o 1 for $10.00 6 for $50.00 12 for $100.00 
Sizes No. 5 and 6 1 for $ 5.00 6 for $25.00 12 for $ 50.00 
RED RIVAL 
Color, very bright glowing red of exceptional brilliance, clean solid self. 6 very 
large blooms with 6 showing color on a 18 - 20 bud spike. Height in field without special 
culture about 55 inches. Medium bulblet producer. Strong grower and produces clean, 
healthy bulbs. Blooms in about 85 days. 
Large Medium Small 
1 — $ 2.00 Ja. 5 41.00 1—$ .50 
6 — $10.00 6 — $ 5.00 6 — $ 2.50 
12 — $20.00 12 — $10.00 12 — $ 5.00 
LAVENDER PRINCE 
This is a King Arthur seedling with other parent unknown. It is about two 
shades lighter than King Arthur, perhaps a shade between Minuet and King 
Arthur. Practically a self color. Very beautiful and quite an improvement on 
King Arthur. 6 medium sized blooms (41%”-4%”) on a 18 - 20 bud spike. The 
florets are wide open, arranged in good placement on a tall, wiry spike of about 55”. 
Bulblet production and germination good. Produces solid, healthy bulbs. I feel confident 
this variety will take its place right in the front row among the lavenders. 
Large Medium Small 
1 — $ 2.00 17 -—1571,00 1—$§ .50 
6 — $10.00 6 — $ 5.00 6 — $ 2.50 
12 — $20.00 12 — $10.00 12 — $ 5.00 
