August 22, 1945 
Mr. Bane Snyder 
Glad Gay Acres 
Snyder Ave., 
Hagerstown, Maryland 
Dear Mr. Snyder: 
The beautiful gladiolus which you sent over the first part of this week for the 
patients here at Newton D. Baker General Hospital were indeed appreciated. They 
were arranged and placed in the wards for the enjoyment of the bed patients as 
well as the other patients. Your thoughtful gift certainly added a note of 
cheerfulness. | 
We do appreciate your kindness and thoughfulness in their behalf. 
Sincerely yours, 
(Miss) Edith Smith 
Acting Secretary 
Shenandoah Camp and 
Hospital Council 
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DIDEY OUGREAD 
Article in October 1, 1945 issue of Horticulture on page 431 
“Topnotch Gladioli of 1945—Varteties which have been most in favor 
with judges at exhibitions throughout the country.” 
SILVER STAR and SNOWSHEEN are included in the list of varieties on the 
way up to fame. 
ORANGE PRINCE is included in the list of newer varieties which may be 
destined for great things. 
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DIDEYOUSREAD 
Thomas R. Manley’s report in the North American Gladiolus Council 
Bulletin No. 3 under date of September 1945 includes SNOWSHEEN in his list 
of super-performers and states that SNOWSHEEN grew 60 inches tall in his 
garden. 
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DIDeyY OULREAD 
MARYLAND IRIAL GARDEN UREPORT = by A; SMie Reeves beta 
varieties tested, six were given awards. ORANGE PRINCE and SILVER STAR 
were included in those receiving awards both having been given a Vote of Com- 
mendation. Noteworthy is, that the four other varieties receiving awards were all 
pink ones. In Mr. Reeves comments he states: ORANGE PRINCE was noteworthy 
for purity of color and its resistance to rain and sun. 
