8 open florets are beautiful, and a ‘must’ variety for the exhibitor. Scarcity of stock has 
prevented a wide distribution of it. 
MINSTREL (Palmer-Gove ‘44) 566 
The largest lavender, and for that reason much in demand by exhibitors and fans. 
Minstrel blooms in mid-late season from short plants that produce good flower heads. 
MISS WISCONSIN (Krueger ‘43) 460 
A variety that en’oys the distinction of being in a class by itself as to color ione. 
The tine rose colored florets are sought for by florists. Heavy demand annually depletes 
existing stock. It is a consistent performer. It opens up to 8 florets at one time. Miss Wis- 
consin won Grand Champion honors at the Wisconsin show ‘47. 
MISS VERMONT (Hatch ‘45) 540 
The performance of this fine color blend (lavender & rose) was not up to par this 
year. It opens up to 8 lightly ruffled blooms at one time. It blooms in mid-early season. 
Tne best “keeper” that there is. It is a fine variety with a distinctive color. 
MT. INDEX (Miller-Kaylor ‘42) 500 
The giant early white with a yellow, not cream, throat is one of the very best gladi- 
olus ever introduced. Its tall plants, consistent performance, health and easy propagation 
make it a fine commercial. 
NOWADAYS (Graft ‘45) 430 
The deep salmon color of Nowadays with an influence of rose is unusual. It is a 
consistent performer that blooms in mid-season. Its habits are good. 
CCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush ‘47) 420 
Rlends of yellow and orange are beautiful, and so is appropriately named October 
Sunshine. It appears that October Sunshine will deserve commercial rating. It is a mid-early 
variety of fine habit. 
CRANGE GOLD (Marshall ‘45) 420 
One of the most vigorous plants in the glad world. Orange Gold has a deep orange 
color with a yellow throat. It is very showy and the color is liked by florists. A basket of 
it gets attention at once. Even though the bulblets are difficult to germinate, it is a top com- 
mercial variety. It is early. 
ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson-Puerner ‘46) 506 
The giant pearly cream color of Oriental Pear] is distinctive, and the five open giant 
florets cover a wide area. Its habits are excellent, and make for it the desired commercial 
rating. It has been tested for Florida growing and found highly satisfactory. 
PARMA (Almey-Polinsky ‘45) 406 
The fine florets of white Parma, enlivened by two rose spears are very attractive. 
It opens up to 8 well arranged florets at on time. Parma blooms in early season. 
PERSONALITY (Butt ‘47) 560 
The particular virtue of Personality is the formation of giant florets (7 open) of fine 
keeping qualities. The color is of a subdued shade of rose. The plants grow to better than 
average height. It appears to be a fine variety. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (Bastian ‘47) 440 
Precision spikes, with precision placement are traits of blush pink Phantom Beauty 
which have given it Championships. The variety opens up to 10 florets at one time. It is 
a variety of great promise. Glad fans will approve of it. 
PINK CHARM (LaSalle-Arenius ‘46) 542 
Earliness, and free blooming characteristics give sharp pink, Pink Charm, with its 
small deeper throat mark, importance. The florets attain a size of 5 inches. It opens 6 florets 
at one time. 
PIONEER (LaSalle-Arenius ‘45) 532 
Big, bold Pioneer with its giant florets of deep salmon with yellow centers, and 8 
open florets, is a superb variety. It will be grown commercially, for its nabits are desirable. 
PROSPERITY (Silva-Gove et al ‘47) 560 
This ruffled pink sport of Picardy chose the worst of Wisconsin's record smashing 
heat in which to bloom. Under these conditions no fair appraisal of it could be made, but 
I do have faith in the judgment of its introducer. 
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