THE ORIGINATIONS OF DR. E. F. PALMER 
We list 32 distinct varieties orginated by Dr. Palmer. With the production of Picardy he created a 
new and improved Gladiolus type, and later hybridization thruout the world has used and profited by 
this variety. Dean of gladiolus hybridists, his originations are characterized by high quality, clear coloring, 
sturdy growth habits, admirable florescence and firm texture of floret. With a true scientific attitude his 
records of parentage have always been made available to other gladiolus breeders. 
400 Alpine 416 Grenadier 536 Commando 570 Convoy 
400 Benison 416 Marimba 441 Memoir 470 King Lear 
400 Snowbank 420 Kestrel ; 460 Ballad 470 Lancaster 
400 Trylon 420 Lantana 562 Burma - 471 Rangoon 
406 Winston 530 Glamis 460 Magnolia 480 Penzance 
507 Corona 530 Picardy 562 Malta 480 Tecumseh 
412 Amberglow. . 436 Beacon 566 Minstrel 390 Vagaband Prince 
413 Spotlight 536 Algonquin 470 Brocade 
THE ORIGINATIONS OF G. W. WILSON 
One of our favorite plant breeders—G. W. Wilson—has an almost uncanny ability to produce great 
show flowers. His introductions are nearly always large to mammoth in size, possess great ‘individuality 
and for the most part are prolific propagators. 
423 Drum Major 432 Style Plus 542 Heart String 366 Lavender Ruffles 
432 Orange Drapery 536 Southern Drama 550 Ohio Nonpariel 470 Purple Supreme 
425 Larime 436 Tunisia 550 Oriental Display 580 Flying Fortress 
430 Beauty Clinic 440 Mary Virginia 551 Daniel Boone 470 Jackpot 
532 Extra 440 Showboat 552 King Click 580 High Finance 
532 Ogarita 441 Bride’s Delight 460 Frances M. Irwin 
THE ORIGINATIONS OF MERTON G. ELLIS 
One of the great gladiolus breeders of the West Coast, it is a definite loss to glad progress that Mr. 
Ellis has ceased his hybridizing activities. We fee! especially fortunate that he is a friend of Grant Mitsch, 
so that we found in the latter’s stock, the cream of Mr. Eilis’ outstanding seedlings. These varieties are 
consistent favorites of summer visitors so that we find it dirficult to build stock to an adequate level. 
400 Frilled Fragrance 410 Crinklecream 440 Antonita 379 Blueblood 
400 Snowcrest 410 Golden Chimes 542 Marlyn 480 Nelda 
300 White Eagle 424 Coral Glow 451 Firebrand 
500 White Elephant 430 Hilga Eileene 562 Red Rose 
THE ORIGINATIONS OF R. H. PRUITT 
Another west coast hybridizer who produced outstanding varieties is R. H. Pruitt. Both on the show 
table and in the flower-grower’s field, tiiey have proven their quality. Thru the war years his activities 
were by necessity curtailed, but itis'‘hoped that he will again bring his talent for the creation and selection 
of gladiolus miracles, into play. Ultra conservative, he introduced few seedlings, but these had the attri- 
butes of greatness. 
400 Myrna; 430 Geraldine; 430. Jeanie; 436 Valeria; 440 All Ruffles; 440 Ruffled Princess; 462 Buena 
Vista. 
THE ORIGINATIONS OF HERBERT O. EVANS 
Oustanding as a show judge as a commercial exhibitor; as one of the most scholarly students of 
gladiolus performance; as an expert in gladiolus classification; and as a contributor to the growth not 
only of his state society, but also as a factor in the increasing strength of the national organizations, Mr. 
Evan has also proven his abiity in the field of gladiolus breeding. Produced from definitely planned 
crosses, his seedlings are among the favorites of the show exhibitor. We can recommend our listed Evans 
varieties without reservation. 
500 Snow Cruiser; 424 Hurricane; 432 Spitfire; 540 Stella Antisdale; 290 Pinnochio. 
THE ORIGINATIONS OF E. H. LINS 
Mr. Lins seems to have the faculty of creating both great show flowers and also great commercials. 
His varieties are dependable growers and are noteworthy in their ability to produce a high percentage of 
spikes of good cutting quality. We list 15 of his varieties, all introduced in the ‘forties’ and all are well 
worth growing. 
423 Halloween 440 Dream Castle 450 Blaze 554 Black Panther 
523 Rio Rita 541 Belmar 450 Navaho 380 Beltrami 
430 Hi Hat 440 Fiancee 452 Stoplight 490 Robinson Crusoe 
436 Mercury 440 Mandaleen 452 Kenwood 
