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Ira and Alice Mason 
Box II1, Selma, California 




RECEIVED 
ge DEC 231947 


Sec. 562 P.L, & R. 
U. S. POSTAGE 
Pe fav iB: 
PERMIT NO, 34 
SELMA, CALIFORNIA 




U.S. Department of Agriculture 
1948 PRICE LIST 
~ SELMA GLADIOLUS GARDENS 
Ira and Alice Mason 
Box I11, Selma, California 
GLAD FANS: 
Thanks for the orders and the letters telling how the bulbs grew. We were surprised at the demand for Jumbo 
Bulbs from Bulblets, far greater than our supply. We wish we could grow all Jumbos, but many varieties make few, 
if any. We put our Jumbos to the test. Made a small planting without special treatment and from entries in 14 
color classes, won || blues and 3 reds. Had the Grand Champion, most open spike, and won the cup for most points. 
We are continuing our policy of bulbs from bulblets exclusively. 
GLADIOLUS POPULARITY CHART: 
Sorry that lack of space prevents any comment on varieties, but believe that our GLADIOLUS POPULARITY 
CHART gives in a streamlined form valuable information of the leading varieties. This chart lists the 50 most popu- 
lar varieties in the order of their popularity, gives the size and color code, blooming date, date introduced and 
name of originator, also the number of blue ribbons won at the leading shows for the last three years. If you haven't 
this chart, a post card will bring one to you, its free. 
BULBLETS: 
Our long growing season permits bulblets to fully mature. Thus they germinate easier and make better growth 
than immature bulblets. Planting bulblets is a cheaper way to get a start with the newer varieties. Give them 
plenty of water and you should have no trouble to get a good stand. 
SEED: 
Try your luck at growing seedlings. It won't cost much with our open pollinated seed at 25c for a package of 
50 or more mixed varieties. 
HOT WEATHER GLADS 
Here at Selma we have developed a heat resistant strain of Gladiolus that now includes most of the leading 
varieties. If you desire blooms in midsummer it would be well to specify Selma Strain, no extra charge. 
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