Ramblings... 
Remember when buying bulbs that price is not a major factor. 
The actual saving of a few cents on bulbs may cost you many times that 
much. Our bulbs are given the latest up-to-date treatment for all diseases 
and insects and are carefully inspected by hand to insure you a bulb 
that will grow and give real satisfaction. Bargain Basement bulbs are 
just that, and in the long run cost far more than those grown under care- 
ful supervision. 
This year I am introducing the first of many seedlings that I have 
been growing over a number of. years. Having set out with the idea of 
improving the blues, yellows, and lavenders, I have a number of seedlings 
in these classes that will, when introduced, be a distinct advancement. 
If you are looking for a good commercial variety do not overlook 
Wolverine State. ‘This Glad which we introduced for Mr. Maier in 1944 
has received much acclaim from the commercial growers who have tried 
it. It will open from bud, and if grown to bloom late in fall is not af- 
fected by frost and cold as are most varieties. It is a wonderful propaga- 
tor, opening a lot of blooms on nice strong straight spikes. 
Mr. Maier, myself and our wives visited the Ohio: State Show at 
Cleveland this year and certainly enjoyed a very fine show. ‘The blooms 
were excellent as was the staging and we met many of the leading 
growers from out state. Our own Southeastern Michigan show had the 
finest blooms this year we have ever seen, plus the most entries in all 
classes we have ever had. The Michigan State Regional Seedling and 
New Introduction Shows (3 shows being held this year), were filled with 
very fine seedlings and new introductions, many of which will probably 
be heard from in the near future. Four of my seedlings received Awards 
of Merit this year, which made me very proud, considering the large 
number of seedlings shown, and the few awards given. 
Remember — 
The latest cultural directions are included with all orders. 
MEMBER OF 
New England Gladiolus Society 
Southeastern Michigan Gladiolus Society 
Michigan State Gladiolus Society 
Ohio State Gladiolus Society 
Associate Member 
North American Gladiolus Council 
Your variety Madeleine Brown is the best that you sent. It sure does resemble 
Picardy. The throat just a shade deeper and each one a perfect bloom, all tall, no 
dwarf ones like in Picardy. It sure ought to go places, and I do prefer it way over 
Picardy. 
Dirk Kroom, Woodland, Wash. 
Legion Trial Gardens 
Mr.E. A. Linssreports: 
Madeleine Brown was planted in same field this year (1942) as Picardy. I could 
not cut any Picardy, they were very poor, but Madeleine Brown were all tall and 
straight and heat did not seem to affect them. It has always done fine here. 
