SNYDER’S “GLAD ACRES,’ CLAWSON, MICHIGAN 
1946 Sntroductions 
BLUE LAGOON (Snyder) (Early) 
Medium deep Blue, very clear, shades lighter in upper throat and slightly deeper 
on lower throat petal. Tall, Straight grower 60 inches high, 414 to 5 inch wide 
open blooms of excellent texture with 6 well placed blooms open on a long flower- 
head. Excellent propagation and germination. Grows good under driest conditions. 
An exceedingly healthy variety. Never crooks and can be cut 100%. Detroit florists 
say it’s Tops. Blue ribbons won this year at major shows include Michigan, Indi- 
ana, Southeastern Michigan, Pennsylvania and Maryland. 
Large $6.00 (10—$48.00), Medium $4.00 (10—$32.00), Small $3.00 (10—$24.00), 
Bulblets 60c ea. (10—$5.00), (100—$40.00) 
ROYAL WINDSOR (Beaton) (Mid-Season) 
Bright, formal type Spectrum Red. 514” blooms, 20 buds, with 8-10 open on a 54” 
plant. Florets are firmly attached, fluted and lightly waved. Excellent texture, 
perfect placement and sturdy stems. Opens perfectly when cut in bud. Good 
propagator. 
Large $3.00, Medium $2.00, Small $1.50, Bulblets 30c ea., 12 for $3.00 
“THE DETROIT NEWS” (Maier) (Mid-Season) 
Light lavender rose, overlaid with rose purple stripes radiating from a small throat 
blotch of same color. A novelty glad which florists regard very highly. 
Large $2.00 (10—$16.00), Medium $1.50 (10—$12.00),, Small $1.00 (10—$8.00), 
Bulblets 10 for $1.20, 100 for $9.60 ‘ 
If You Are Growing Gladiolus 
Joining a Society Will Benefit You Considerably 
The following societies send you bulletins and books 
worth far more than the dues you pay. 
Southeastern Michigan Glad. Soc., 4 Bulletins and Yearbook. Dues $1.00 
W Jay Dittman, Sec., 16721 Kentfield Ave., Detroit 19, Mich. 
Michigan Glad. Society, 4 Bulletins. Dues $1.00 
H. H. Holmes, Sec., 128 Glendale Ave., Highland Park, Mich. 
New England Glad. Society, 6 Magazines and Yearbook. Dues $2.00 
Albin K. Parker, Sec., Box 2, Norwood, Mass. 
North American Gladiolus Council, Quarterly Bulletins. Dues $1.00 
Thomas R. Manley, Sec., 525 Coleman Ave., Fairmont, W. Va. 
You may send dues for any of these Societies to me, and I will forward 
them for you, and will include something extra with your order. 
If you would like to join all 4 Societies, you can save 75c by forwarding 
to me $4.25, This will give you all the latest information pertaining to 
Gladiolus. 

