

KIVERSIDB GARDENS 
H. H. KNIGHT 
a §-9 PEE 
123 SOUTH RIVERSIDE 
[ AMES, IOWA 

Greetings to Glad Fans everywhere! We are increasing our stock of many of the 
finest new varieties, also retaining the best of the older ones that have proved winners at 
the shows. While we considered 1943 a good growing season in central Iowa, 1944 has 
proved the best ever. Our commercial planting the past season was in recently plowed 
alfalfa land, soil that has produced 100 bu. of corn to the acre. A rather wet spring de- 
layed some plantings, and during the summer there was too much rain for the hay har- 
vest, but it was fine for the Glads. Now we have harvested the finest crop of bulbs in 
our experience. The percentage of jumbo bulbs runs very high in several varities, and 
fanciers may have these at the price of large bulbs while the supply lasts, and one agrees 
to pay express. 
Perhaps a few comments on varieties would be of interest to many. While conditions 
and climate make for great differences in performance of Glad varieties, what I have to 
say concerns the performance for central lowa. Among the whites I liked P-39, now 
named Silver Wings about the best of any. We exhibited a spike at the Ames show which 
was the best of all named varieties; but this was topped by one of our seedlings, No. 4490, 
which with leading contenders was scored on point basis by Judges Carter and Goodrich, 
and won the distinction of being “Best Spike in the Show.” Watch for this one in the 
future. 
Leading Lady comes next in our estimation as a commercial white, actually a creamy 
white sport of Picardy. White Eagle, with nicely ruffled florets, delicate etherial beauty, 
is unsurpassed and makes tall spikes suitable for cutting; this has been a regular winner 
at the shows in medium size divisions. Surfside is a sturdy performer and along with 
Snow Princess rates among the good commercials which are available. Llona builds a 
perfect spike for the exhibitor and may become a good commercial. Among the creams 
White Gold is outstanding for beauty, large size and strong growth. Lady Jane, a near 
competitor, opens more florets but of smaller size, is better for shipping. 
Among the yellows I found Crinklecream about the best cut flower, and it wins at 
the shows; it opens four or five large florets with several buds in color, is mid-early to 
bloom and bulb habits nearly perfect. Golden State makes a tall spike that is tops for 
exhibition. Oregon Gold, a ruffled light yellow is a fine performer. In apricot shades 
