FRIENDLY GLAD GARDENS CORUNNA. MICHIGAN 
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WHITE CHALLENGE 
(Arnett—1947) 
In describing this beautful glad we base its merits on the comments of other experienced growers as well 
as our own results. For instance, David H. Jenkins of Davenpcrt, lowa, writes, '’'White Challenge proved 
to be a Wonder Glad for me this season. In my 35 years of growing, its beauty exceeded that of all 
the best that I have grown. It has also proven to be a heavy propagator.” 
We also received this communication from that wonderfully sweet and kind lady hybridist, Mrs. George 
Kinyon of Galdwin, Michigan. ‘’The spike from the one large bulb (White Challenge) was wonderful: 
We cut it when the first bud opened. There were 22 ...The spike lasted nearly three weeks before the 
last blooms were gone. it deserves all the honors given it.” Thank you, Mrs. Kinyon and Mr. Jenkins. 
Facts about White Challenge: 
1—It is a heavy textured white with a very light rose pink blush, and a pleasing rose throat. 
2—Flcrets are 542 inches across. 
3—Spike has 22 buds, 8 open (has had 12) and 8 buds showing color, 30-inch flower-head. 
4—Foliage is healthy and vigorous. 
5—It is a constant pericrmer, producing well in dry or wet seascns, in sand or clay. 
6—White Challenge is definitely the florists’ dream. It is totally different and has that unexplainable 
beauty that makes flcrists. wont all they can get. You should see a basket of White Challenge. 
7—Here are some of its attainments in 1947 under ordinary field conditions with a limited numter of bulks. 
a—Grand Champion of 3 glad shows. 
b-—Runner-up for G. C. at a fourth show. 
c—Best recent introduction at 4 shows. 
d—Best 3 spike entry at one show. 
e—Longest flower-head at one show. We had one spike with a 40-inch flower head. 
{—It won 16 blue ribbons in Michigan shows alone. 
g—lIt received the highest score given at the Michigan Trial Garden. Score 85 and an award of 
merit. 
These attainments give an indication what shows in other parts of the ccuntry can expect cs scon as 
stocks are available. 
Retail Prices—$5 any size bulb; bulblets 50c each, 10 for $5: 100 bts. for $40. 
Folks, if you ever get near northern Michigan be sure to drive to Mrs. Kinyon’s home 10'2 miles east of 
Gladwin. You will see lovely gladiolus in a lovely garden and meet a lovely woman. 
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