Tuuitation to Wembenrship in 
ILLINOIS GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
The Illinois Gladiolus Society is one of the foremost state gladiolus societies 
in this country. Composed mainly of amateur growers and backyard gardeners 
who have been attracted to the gladiolus because of its wide adaptability to 
widely varied cultural conditions, the organization is guided by officers elected 
from the membership annually. The rapid progress being made in gladiolus de- 
velopment in numberless shades, sizes and forms is bringing an increase in mem- 
bership rapidly. 
There are no paid salaries in the organization and the entire income received 
from membership goes to support the activities of the society which include the 
publication of THE NOTEBOOK, a quarterly publication sent to all members, 
the entire contents of which are devoted to gladiolus growing, breeding and 
showing. THE NOTEBOOK alone is well worth the cost of membership as 
shown by a membership list extending over 17 states last year from coast to 
coast. One of the editors is Paul Wood, of Ottawa, Ill., who won nationwide rec- 
ognition as Grand Champion winner at both the Midwest and Illinois State Shows 
in successive weeks in 1941, showing in beginner’s classes as both shows. 
Besides the publication, all members are invited to participate in all activities 
which included 5 shows in Illinois last year. These shows were held in Chani- 
paign, Springfield, Momence, Deerfield and Ottawa, in order to make them ac- 
cessible to as many people as possible. 
No members are required to take part in any activities. You can get your 
money’s worth from the publications afone, and the opportunity for help from 
the state office, if desired. Our secretary, Dr. Don B. Creager, Research Patholo- 
gist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, specializes in gladiolus disease re- 
search, for example. 
Membership dues are only $1.00. The fiscal year starts October 1 of each 
year. Members joining after that month will receive all publications of the .cur- 
rent year. Join ILLINOIS GLADIOLUS SOCIETY today, won’t you? You 
will be cordially welcomed. ‘Tear off the coupon below and mail with a dollar 
bill, check or money order. 
(Tear Off Here and Mail Today) 


Dr. D. B. CREAGER, Secretary, 
ILLINOIS GLADIOLUS SOCIETY, 
507 N. New St., Champaign, III. 
Dear Sir: Please_enter my membership in ILLINOIS GLADIOLUS SOCIETY: for the current fiscal 
year which rans to September 30, 1944.. It is understood that I will have full membership privileges and 
receive the society. publications as issued, including any for the current year which were published before 
my membership: was. received. . 
_Tenclose $1.00.in (Cash.....-), (Check.;--.. ), (Money Order 
“This “invitation to membership dis- 
tributed through the ‘courtesy of; 
(City and a ieatey 


