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BIRCHVILLE GARDENS’ 
INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1946 
This year | am introducing two New varieties — YANKEE LASS and ABIGAIL. Both are 
very outstanding. Yankee Lass was bought from William Schenetsky originator of Connecticut 
Yankee and King William. | sincerely say that this will rate top spot in~ 1946 introductions. 
Abigail was bought from Hugh E. Myers and will become the leading Lavender for Commercial 
growers and show fans. 
YANKEE LASS.  (Schenetsky 1946) 
This is a sister seedling to CONNECTICUT YANKEE. Was best spike in 1939 Connecticut 
Show. Also received Commendation 1939, Connecticut. Award of Merit 1944, Connecticut. 
Opens eight to ten 5 inch florets on a strong, straight, 60 inch stem. Color is a beautiful shade 
of light shell pink without marking. Double row perfect placement. Midseason; good propagator. 
Price each: Large, $10.00; Medium, $7.50; Small, $5.00. No bulblets for sale. 
ABIGAIL (Myers 1946) 
This new glad resembles Minuet in color. Opens seven to nine medium size florets about 
4 inch on a straight stem 50 to 60 inches tall. Double row placement. Midseason. Good 
propagator. Award of Merit Maryland 1944. Blue Ribbons 1945 — 1 spike at West Virginia 
and Triple Cities (biggest show in the east). 3 spikes at West Virginia. 
Price each: Large or Medium, $5.00. No Small or Bulblets for sale. 

The Connecticut Gladiolus Society invites every Glad lover and grower to become a 
member. Dues are $2.00 per year. This will entitle you to the Bulletins put out by the 
Connecticut Society three or four times a year, and also to the Bulletins of the North American 
Gladiolus Council. These will keep you well informed on what goes on in the Gladiolus field. 
Connecticut Fans! Join a real Glad Society. Meet the different growers and learn more 
of our favorite flower. Meetings are held in November, January, February and March. | will 
be pleased to forward your membership. 
BIRCHVILLE GARDENS —— James A. Milo 
