WHITE CHALLENGER (Arnett) 
White Challenger is a white with a very pale rose blush and a rose throat mark. 
The florets have a heavy substance and reach a size of over 544". The placement is in- 
formal. Spikes are free of crooks and carry 22 buds of which 8 to 10 open at one time. 
The plants attain a height of 60”. White Challenger blooms in mid-season from low grow- 
ing foliage. It increases easily. It is a consistent performer. 
White Challenger has a unique show record for it won the ‘green bud” class of 
200 entries, by opening 10 florets during the show at Ann Arbor (M.G.S. Show); best 
seedling at Michigan Gladiolus Society Show, and the American Home Achievement A- 
ward at Detroit (S.E.M.G.S.) all ‘46. 
Each bulb, any size $5.00; 1 bulb & 5 bulblets $8.00. 
1946 INTRODUCTIONS 
CHANTILLY (Graff ‘46) 440 A: ae 
Chantilly is a fine medium pink, with a deeper pink blotch that is noteworthy for 
its. many open florets. It blooms in mid-late season. While it is known to be a winner 
at the shows, its commercial possibilities are not definitely known, but consistent spike 
formation, good attachment, and fine keeping qualities were observed. It is a real glad 
for the show fan. 
Each bulb, any size $10.00; no bulblets for sale. 
COLOR MARVEL (Krueger ‘46) 310 L P. 
Color Marvel may not profit by the free publicity concerning giant, and prize win- 
ning glads, but it will make a profit for florists, for its unexcelled color and fine spike 
formation, are excellent for floral work. It possesses the necessary habits and consistency 
of performance, to be grown for many years. This glorified Betty Nuthall blooms in early 
mid-season, grows to a height of 50’, with spikes of 38” with 22" flowerheads that carry 
19 buds, and 5 open florets of 414" size. If you have not seen Color Marvel floral pieces 
in combination with blues, or other yellows, you have not seen Color Marvel. 
Each bulb Large $5.00: Med. $3.50: Small $2.50: 10 bulblets $5.00 
ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson—Puerner ‘’46) 506 I. P. 
THE giant cream. It is a fine commercial variety that blooms in about 95 days. 
Florets attain a 6 to 614" size in field culture. Plants attain a height of 55’. Oriental Pearl 
increases well. A truly great glad, and a winner at the shows. 
Each bulb Large $5.00; Med. $4.00: Small $3.00; 10 bulblets for $5.00 
WAX MODEL (Krueger ‘46) 400 I P 
Wax Model possesses a total floral beauty and charm that makes it outstanding in 
any group of gladiolus old or new. Its free propagation, and consistency of performance 
make it a fine cut flower variety. It is a model of uniform spike formation. Wax Model 
grows tall plants, blooms in early season from spikes that never crook. It opens 5 to 6 
florets of 5’’ size on a flowerhead of 22’ which carry 17 buds. The white florets of Wax 
Model carry a hair line of rose lavender which serves to accentuate its emaculateness. 
Each bulb Large $5.00; Med. $4.00: Small $3.00: 10 bulblets $5.00 
-FORMER KRUEGER INTRODUCTIONS 
BADGER BEAUTY ‘41 3656 1 ye 
One of the very few lavenders that does not fleck in changing temperatures. It is 
a clear lavender with a creamy white throat, and its spire type spike, from all sizes of 
bulb, coupled with its easy increase, and no crooks, make it a fine cut flower variety. It 
blooms in mid-season. 
Each bulb, Large 22c; Med. 15c; Small 10c; 10 bulblets 20c 
BONNIE JEANNE ‘44 401 Vy. R. 
A glad that has been overlooked. It is one of the very best glads to use in plant 
breeding because of its health, easy propagation, absence of Picardy blood lines, and the 
fine seedling that it produces. Bonnie Jeanne is the most ruffled glad in existence. It 
does its best if not overfed and over watered. It is a white glad with a rose colored spear 
