GLAD “TIPS” 
After the rush of the summer, and the frantic harvesting of the bulbs (as well as the apples) 
it is really a pleasure to sit and reminisce, in and out of the glad field. 
We were fortunate this summer in being able to attend, and participate in, several out-of-state 
shows,—perhaps the largest and possibly the smallest,—but in every case the gladiolus were very 
fine and there were many new varieties. Also, we greeted old friends and met many new ones,— 
always a pleasure.’ 
Before I refresh my memory cn some of the outstanding varieties we enjoyed this summer, I 
want to suggest that you notice, in our descriptive list, the many new (to us) glads from our 
neighbors. From Australia you will find: BERNADINE, DR. PRYOR, EROS, LIBERATOR, MAUVINA, 
MOONGLO, MRS. R. G. ERREY, RIALGAR, SINCERITY, STORM KING, and WHITE WINGS. 
New Zealand has sent us: ALL GLORY, D. BOTH, H. R. HANCOCK, J. H. SEYMORE, KAWATIRI, 
KEITH, ORANGE-ADE, and W. J. DAKERS. Then Holland gives us: ATLANTIC, BLOEMFONTEIN, 
HOLLAND'S GLORIE, ILE DE FRANCE, JE MAINTIENDRAI, RAVEL, TIVOLI, URSUS, and XENO. 
A very comprehensive group of excellent gladiolus. 
At the shows, and at home, LEADING LADY was still up front but SINCERITY, of Errey’s, is 
very beautiful, having the touch of soft red in the throat to liven up the heavily ruffled cream 
flower. Then Mr. Chase’s SPINDRIFT amazed us with its massive perfection. CREAM DELIGHT 
and EROS will be strong in this group. 
TEXAS and LADY ANNE are related and both very fine whites,—they should be in your 
garden. ALICE AYER is pleasing, as is MADONNA. Errey’s WHITE WINGS is one you will hear 
more about I am sure. 
YELLOW HERALD is showing up very nicely and SPOTLIGHT pleases all who see it. FRANK 
WARNER is a pleasing shade of light yellow with carmine in the throat. It opens eight very 
easily and we like it better each year. GOLDEN STATE is a deeper yellow which looks promising. 
MASKERADE is a striking combination of amber yellow with carmine blotch,—a novelty. 
The varied shades of apricot are getting as hard to differentiate between as the pinks! 
GUNPOWDER and COLOR MARVEL are dainty and pleasing. BAGUETTE, KAWATIRI, and 
RIALGAR, have blended markings, making them a bit stronger in this color group. 
ATLANTIC and CORALEEN we call coral in color and they are both magnificent. I really 
think Coraleen’s color is the richer but the heavy ruffling of Atlantic balances the points again. 
KESTREL is more of a light orange,—large and showy. ORANGE PRINCE is truly regal. DELILAH 
is more of a salmon orange and very nice. For us, BANCROFT WINSOR is still a leader in this 
group and very popular as a cut flower. ALL GLORY is a ruffled tangerine orange, and 
ORANGE-ADE adds competition to this group. SUNLIGHT and XENO also have many color points 
in common and are both fine. J. V. KONYNENBURG, as well as LIBERATOR, we know will attract 
every glad grower. 
MERCURY is a nice red, as is RED CHARM and CLARA JOANNA. JE MAINTIENDRAI is a 
rich velvety scarlet,—looks interesting. SOUTHERN DRAMA and MARSEILLAISE differ in shade 
although both are in the same size and color class and are popular. BURMA, with deep rose red 
heavily ruffled florets, pleases all vistiors, and this summer LADY BOUNTIFUL and BURGUNDY, 
of similar color, were a welcome addition. PREUSSEN’S GLORIA is still the darkest red but 
certainly MRS. R. G. ERREY is the richest,—it is very fine. 
The newer blues from Holland: FIRMAMENT, HIGH LIFE, and RAVEL, are most welcome in 
their varied shades and we mustn't overlook ABU HASSAN with its richness. BLUE LAGOON 
we think highly of. 
For a light lavender, ELIZABETH THE QUEEN seems to be most popular but I believe 
PATRICIAN will overtake it when the price allows it to be grown in larger quantities for it is 
very clear and pleasing. LAVENDER QUEEN grows very well with us and makes a fine commercial. 
LAVENDER PRINCE is similar to the latter in shade but larger, ruffled, and more decorative. 
MAUVINA, of Errey's, is the finest we have seen of this rose mauve shade. 
Darker and richer in color are MAGPIE and PARNASSUS, a bit similar as to their white lines 
and peppery markings, but Magpie is a rich royal purple and Parnassus a rich pansy purple! 
They are not as alike as they sound though! You will like them both. IMPERIAL PURPLE and 
PURPLE SUPREME are very fine and everyone should have them. 
The smoky, or “any other color’ group has some very pleasing additions. TWILIGHT DREAM 
is a smoky blending of light rose, tan and cream. MISTY DAWN we grow quite extensively and 
like it. KEITH from ‘down under” is smoky apricot with markings of character, while UHU 
reminds us of Mother Machree in some respects but seems stronger in growth and texture. 
MANSOER is not red but is a rich red-brown which perhaps places it in the A.O.C. class! 
