AEKIL 
A 1948 GLADLAND ACRES INTRODUCTION 
Originated by Dr. Chas. M. Evans 
Los Angeles, Calif. 
Color is distinctive—a cool, pale peach (Class 430), 
self color except for a faint throat line. Seedling of 
Magna Blanca X Seedling DO7. Informal type, trian- 
gular florets; 18-20 buds; flowerhead 26-28 inches; field 
height 64 inches. Floret size as given by Dr. Evans 41 
inches — however, in our test garden the lower florets 
~ measured 6” from large bulb. Blooms mid-season 
about 6 days ahead of Leading Lady. Opens 5 to 6, 
with 4 to 5 buds in color. 
The photograph shown is of Dr. Evans and April, 
blooming from bulblet. This was 59” tall. Note vigor- 
ous leaf growth. For photograph of specimen spikes, 
see Page 31. 


We were enthusiastic when we saw this seedling in the S.C.G.S. Pasadena Show in 
June. We were really excited when we saw it in Dr. Evans’ garden the following day, 
and also when we saw it in the field both grown from bulb stock and bulblets. The 
growth is strong and vigorous, foliage heavy and deep in color. Spikes tall and willowy 
and straight. Growth was not as tall in our test garden but with us it stood 6 inches 
taller than Leading Lady. 
April was runner-up for Grand Champion seedling spike at the Southern California 
Glad Society show this summer. Had the show been held a few hours earlier it could 
easily have won. Two wilting lower florets were a handicap. Later at the Fuchsia Show 
in Los Angeles, in a special glad exhibit, the visitors voted it a 7 to 1 favorite. 
Fortunately it has been time tested and stock available is ample to permit a low 
introductory price. Bulbs vailable in both large and medium sizes, together with bulb- 
lets. 
Exhibit “April” in the shows next summer. We will give $5.00 value in “April” 
‘bulbs for each blue ribbon won in the gladiolus shows of 1948. 
RETAIL PRICES 
Large, each $1.50; per 10 — $12.50 ___ Medium,each $1.00; per 10 — $8.00 
Bulblets, per 5 — $1.00; per 100 — $16.00 
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