The Wonder Glad 
Oriental Pearl increased its show record in 1947. Marvellous spikes 
grown by Burton Spiller swept the Maine show at Waterville where it 
performed the unusual feat of winning both 
Best Vase and Best Basket. 
It won many firsts, best recent introductions and for largest individual 
florets in many sections of the country. 
Now rated by many prominent catalogers as the “Best Cream.’ This 
year’s prices reflect a two years’ drop. Every gladiolus grower can 
afford to have this choice gladiolus in his garden. You'll never know 
the great pleasure-a great glad can bring to you until Oriental Pearl 
blooms in your own garden. 
This great glad is becoming more and more popular as its distribution 
increases and at several shows leads the field over Leading Lady and 
Silver Wings. Be sure to try it this year. 

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REAM: (06) Leading Lady**** Or 
ental Pearl **** Winston* 
Another class. with same three as in 
1946 altho Oriental Pearl moved up a 
notch and on this year’s performance 
alone am not so sure it shouldn’t be 
on top of Leading Lady. Am afraid I 
under-rated this glad last year. In 
spite of its too-large size and muddy 
color, the conformation of spike is so 
superb and its health and propagating 
qualities are so perfect that it simply 
must be rated. Shirley Te e 

