WAX MODEL 
An introduction for the producer of cut flowers. 
Dignity and class radiate from a single bloom or from a floral arrangement of this 
glistening white (more white than Orleans) with the emaculate small clear lavender throat 
spears. The semi-recurved petals give boih the individual florets and the whole spike a 
distinctive appearance. 
Wax Model grows tall plants, blooms in early season from spikes that never crook. 
While spikes from the smaller sizes present a more informal arrangement than those from 
the large sizes, none have shown any misplacement of floret. The florets have a secure 
attachment. 
Wax Model opens 5 to 6 florets of 5” size at one time. The flower head is about 22” 
in length and carries 17 buds. It produces a very satisfactory number of bulblets, and they 
germinate readily. 
Awards 1945 
lst single spike white seedlings Illinois 
Ist three’ spike white seedlings [Illinois 
Size Division Champion three spike seedling Illinois 
Price each bulb, Large $6.00; Med. $5.00: Sm. $4.00: no bulblets for sales this season. 
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CHANTILLY, (Graff, 1946) 
The ability of this variety -to open 8 to 10 five and one-fourth inch florets at one time, 
attracted my attention at the Ottawa, Ill., show, where it was-judged champion seedling in 
heavy competition, and where it was runner-up to the champion spike. Its light (not pale) 
La France pink color, with its soft rose feathers makes it a very attractive bloom. 
Chantilly grows to a height of 55’, and produces 30” flower heads. The florets at- 
tain a size of 5 to 5% inches and possess good substance. Its field habits are very good. 
It is a must have for the exhibi‘or. 
A cross of Picardy and Frank J. McCoy gave this fine introduction. 
Price each small bulb $5.00; no bulble's for sale. 
LADY LUCK (Harris ‘45) 
This peaches and cream sport of Picardy, showed so much class and potential great- 
ness that I requested permission to list it. It has most of the traits and habits of Picardy, 
though its florets (on average growth specimens) may be a bit smaller than those of its 
mother. It is a real beauty, and a variety worth investigation. The fact that it is a sport 
precludes the necessity for enumeration of physical detail. 
Price each bulb, Large $1.00; Med. 75c: {mall 43c. bulblets each 15c: 10 for $1.00: 
100 for $8.00. 
ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson-Puerner ‘46) 
An introduction for the cut flower producer and the show fan. 
The giant florets of Oriental Pearl, coupled with its long flower head, make an interest- 
ing spike. Its soft warm color, with no trace of green in its make-up presents a distinctive 
and appealing color. Its habit of making its huge well-placed florets and its long flower 
heads in average growing conditions, together with its regular field habits make it an ideal 
‘commercial gladiolus. 
Oriental Pearl produces florets of 6 to 7 inch size on spike of 28 to 32 inches which 
carry 18 to 20 buds of which 4 to 6 open at one time. It blooms in mid-season and opens 
from a tight bud cut. Its attachment allows of bunching and handling. 
Awards: 
1944 Madison, Wis. Champion Seedling and Grand Champion 
1944 Minnesota State Show; Champion three spike seedling., and seedling champion. 
1944 Boston, N. E. G. S. Award of Merit 
1945 Wisconsin State Show, lst color class seedling 
1945 Marinette-Menomonee (Wis.-Mich.) three spike chamzvionship 
1945 Wis. Seedling and N. I. Show Wis. Award of Merit 
lst single spike color class seedling 
Champion 3 spike seedling of the show 
Ottawa, Ill. 3 spike seedling champion 
Price each bulb Large $5.00; Med. $4.09; 5m. $3.09; bulblets sold only with the pur- 
chase of a large bulb, 1 large and 10 bblts for $19.00. Same prices for 1947. 
