SPOTLIGHT 413 
GLADIOLUS OF DISTINCTION 19 

of argument as to which is best, this or 
Leading Lady. There is a definite dif- 
ference in type of florets and color, Sil- 
ver Wings being somewhat whiter, wider 
open and a bit more ruffled. <A very 
heavy increaser and excellent grower. 
L $1.00; M .75; S £0; Bts. 2 for .25; 10 
for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
SOUTHERN DRAMA 536 (Wilson) (Early) 
medium) A large scarlet with 6 inch 
florets on a 30 inch flower head and 
growing 5 feet tall. Strong grower and 
propagator and an excellent glad in this 
color. Hard to choose between this one 
and Ohio Nonpareil or King Click by 
same. originator. All sare good, only 
safe way is to grow all. 
L .20; M .15; S .10; Bts. 100 for .25. 
SPIC AND SPAN 432 (Carlson) (Mid-season) 
Tall ruffled deep pink, capable of win- 
ning for longest flower head and most 
open florets. Spic and Span is a cross 
of Picardy and New Era, combining the 
good points of both. I have never known 
one to crook, spikes are gun barrel type, 
carrying 20 to 22 buds and opening 10 in 
the field with 6 more in color, It holds 
its deep pink color perfectly to the tip. 
A fine cutter from medium and small 
sizes, good propagator and germinator. 
Has won innumerable championships at 
leading 1946 and 1947 shows. 
L $3.50; M $3.00; S $2.50; Bts. .35 each. 
10 for $2.80; 100 for $22.40. 
(Palmer)  (Mid-season) 
Probably the outstanding yellow of re- 
cent years. Clear bright yellow with 
small feather blotch of scarlet. Pro- 
duces tall straight spikes which carry 

18 buds and hold 5 to 6 large blooms 
open at once. It produces plenty of large 
bulblets which bloom easily. Spotlighz 
has been in great demand for comme:r- 
cial growers ever since its introduction 
and is a real addition to the yellow 
class. 
L .00; M .35; S) .25; Bts. 8 for .25; 100 for 
$2.00. 
SPUN GOLD 312 (Palmer) (Early) Color 
is a clear, deep, unmarked yellow. Very 
early and recommended as a commercial 
early yellow of better color than most. 
Spikes are medjum tall, ‘carrying 16 
buds, opening 5 to 6 at one time. Seems 
to bloom evenly over a comparative 
short blooming period. 
a $2.00; S $1.25; Bts, 25 each; 19 for 
asp 
STOPLIGHT 452 (Lins) (Mid-season) Easy 
to get this one confused with Spotlight. 
Names being so similar, but a marked 
difference in color, Stoplight being one 
of the finest commercial reds and a 
show flower as well. Spikes are always 
straight averaging 50 inches in field. 
The intense ruffled red florets are per- 
fectly placed and attached. The out- 
standing virtue of Stoplight is its ability 
to withstand heat. Heavy producer of 
easy germinating bulblets, many of 
which produce salable blooms. 
Ii 15; M 2 for .20; S 4 for .15; Bts. 100 
for .25. 
SUMMER GATE 543 (Zimmer) (Mid-season) 
Another 1944 introduction, and one be- 
coming increasingly popular. Stocks are 
still very scarce. There is nothing to 
compare in its color with this large 

Oriental Pearl 
