GLADLAND ACRES asa GROWER UNITS 
THEIR FOUR SENSATIONAL 1948 INTRODUCTIONS E 
Each of the Gladlands Acres Quartet of 1948 Introductions have the qualities re- 
quired for a gladiolus in the commercial cut flower field. FIRST: Vigor of growth; ample 
height in field, adequate spike length; strong, straight stems; high disease resistance; 
consistent performance (that is — bulbs of given size and variety bloom uniformly as to 
height, time, length of flowerhead). All produce bulblets in ample quantity, that ger- 
minate well, and make such sturdy growth that many bloom from bulblets. All are in the 
early mid-season class as to blooming time. 
SECOND: The colors of BUTTERSCOTCH and APRIL are distinctive and alluring and 
of the shades most in demand by florists. The white of SNOW MAID and MARY ODELL 
is clear without creamy tints. Placement and spacing are excellent in all. 
THIRD: Introductory prices are low enough that the grower can afford to get them 
while they are still new. Small bulbs of Butterscotch and April are offered only in the 
Grower Units. 
BUTTERSCOTCH — 10 large; 25 medium; 100 small; % pint bulblets...._______ $ 93.75 
APRIL — 10 large; 25 medium; 100 small; % pint bulblets_______________ 120.00 
SNOW MAID — 25 large; 25 medium; 25 small; % pint bulblets = 125.00 
MARY ODELL — 5 large; 10 medium; 20 small; 200 bulblets.... 100.00 
Grand Finale 
A 1947 GLADLAND ACRES 
INTRODUCTION 
Originated by W. S. Andrews 
of Maine 


Color is clear warm pink, with two small 
red feathers on lower petals extending half 
way from throat to tips. Formal type; $5 
inch slightly frilled triangular and wide 
open florets; 21-22 buds. 8-10 florets open, 
7-8 showing color. Flower head 25 inches; 
height in field 54 inches. Bulblet produc- 
tion and germination good. Blooms in 
about 95 days. Foliage sturdy blue green, 
straight flower stem, stalks uniform, and is 
one of the best when it comes to opening 
in water. Not only has what it takes to 
make a specimen exhibition spike for the 
flower show, but it would seem to have all 
of the attributes needed for the commercial 
cut-flower grower. Class F430. 
GRAND FINALE performed wonderfully 
in our test garden this summer and although 
we had only No. 5 and 6 bulbs left to plant 
= showed clearly that it i 
MR, ANDREWS with GRAND FINALE® | cueqreqeniaate ue ccna es 
Unfortunately half of the bulblets and bulbs that Mr. Andrews sent us for growing 
were frost damaged in shipment, so stock is very short and the price of $5.00 per bulb, 
any size, will have to be maintained for at least one more year. Bulblets, each 50c. 
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