The Dalmer Strain of Gladiolus 
The Palmer strain has been on the 
market so long and is so well known be- 
cause of its many beautiful varieties that 
it is hardly necessary to say much about it. 
This strain is especially noted for its purity 
of colors, clear clean throats, beautiful new 
forms, strong healthy growth and good 
propagating qualities. PICARDY, the fore- 
runner of this strain, is the most valuable 
variety ever produced and has for some 
years been the main stay of and has helped 
to build up the gladiolus industry to a 
really important stage. And has done more 
than anything else to make the gladiolus 
the most important outdoor flower grown 
by florists. PICARDY has also had a tre- 
mendous influence on the industry through 
its many seedlings. Very many of the finest 
varieties in existence have PICARDY as a 
parent or grandparent. Other varieties of 
the PALMER strain that are among the 
very best are ALGONQUIN, BEACON, 
BURMA, CORONA, GLAMIS, KING 
LEAR, MINSTREL, SPOTLIGHT and 
WINSTON. And there are plenty more 
right up at the top of the list. Also there 
are plenty more coming along every year. 
Yoy may rely upon a PALMER variety 
being a good variety. 
New Palmer Introductions 1945 
© Seedling 39348) (Regent x Corona) (Large For.) Rose salmon shading 
Brittany ime ee is the throat. A very fine color and with 8 lightly 
waved blooms open at once with a total of 18 buds. 414-5 feet tall. About 90 days to bloom. 
Looks like a good exhibition and commercial variety. Only small bulbs offered this season. 
$5.00 each, $50.00 for 12. No bulblets. 
K t j (Seedling 37272) (Picardy x 33037) The latter a seedling tracing back to 
estre Dawson, Golden Dream, Orange Queen and Obelisque. (Giant Formal) 
Color is a light orange salmon or salmon orange. It is really more of an orange than salmon. 
The color is unique and a needed addition to an otherwise rather weak color group. Plant 
grows up to 54 feet tall with 20 buds and 8-10 open. Blooms in 75 to 80 days. Good propa- 
gator. $5.00 each, $50.00 for 12. No bulblets. 
s Seedling 38052) (Mywag x Camellia) (Large Formal) Strong blush cream 
Memoir S very fi oht eink with z clear crimson blotch, giving a rarely beautiful 
color effect. Very distinct and showy. Blooms are distinctly larger than other somewhat 
similarly colored varieties and the colors are cleaner and clearer. Opens 5 with a total of 16 
buds with a plant 4—4 14 feet tall. 85-90 days to bloom. Good propagator. $5.00 each, $50.00 
for 12. No bulblets. Only small bulbs this year. 
(Seedling 35217) (Large Decorative) An unexpected pure white 
Snowbank variety Pete a cross of Picardy and Beacon. Color and style are 
somewhat similar to Snow White but with better substance and plant habits. Unopened 
buds are light golden cream. Altogether a very beautiful flower. Opens 6—7 with 20 total 
buds. Plant 5-54 feet. Easy propagator. 
This variety has been sold under number for a number of years and I have had so many 
good reports on it and requests to have it named that we have decided to name it this year. 
I feel sure that this variety will become very popular. 25 cents each for any size. No bulblets. 
) Seedling 36154) (Minuet x King Lear) (Giant Dec.) A very beautiful 
Brocade ise a pee ruffled. The whole effect of color and form making 
it outstanding in its color group. Opens 6-7 with a total of 16-18 buds. Medium height, 
about 4 feet. 85-90 days to bloom. Good propagator. 
$1.00 each for any size bulbs, $10.00 for 12. But have mostly large and small, no bulblets. 

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