Pe almer rai O Clariolus 
The Palmer strain which made its advent to the public twenty years ago is so well known 
that it isn’t necessary to say much about it now. Mr. Palmer originated Picardy, the greatest 
variety ever produced and which has made 
the Florida gladiolus industry and been the 
backbone of the whole industry for many 
years. Thru itself and its seedlings it has 
raised the gladiolus to the most important 
cut flower in the country and had a greater 
influence on the gladiolus than any variety 
every produced. Mr. Palmer introduces three 
or four varieties a year, all first class sorts. 
There are no duds in the Palmer strain. 
1949 
PALMER 
INTRODUCTIONS 
Cordova (Sdig. 40351) (Sdlg. 36231) 
tee. x Commdndo.)) 36231 traces 
back to Mrs. T. E. Langford and Picardy, 
while Commando is a cross of Maid of 
Orleans and Commander Koehl. Cordova 
is promising as an early (70 days) cut flower. 
Color is a lively rose-salmon. Blooms medium 
large, well placed on tall (414’) straight, 
strong, willowy, easily-cut spikes. The 18 to 20 buds open well to the tip, maintaining full size 
as a cut flower. 8-10 open, many showing color. Good propagator, making fine bulbs from 
bulblets. CGS Award of Merit 1947. | consider Cordova a real acquisition to the early cut 
flower pink class. With me it is tops. 

Coronet (Sdig. 41153) Benison x Minstrel. Clear unflecked ‘‘cool” lavender shade, in a 
—___ spike and bloom of medium size. Always straight, 45-48’, wiry spikes, and well- 
placed blooms. 6-7 open. A dainty flower of a color and size well suited to florists and home 
use. Blooms are flat-open, waved, ruffled. Early mid-season. Excellent propagator. In the class 
with Wedgewood but different and good. 
Sequin (Sdig. 39261), (Picardy x 33036), a yellow seedling derived from Orange Queen, 
——_ ___ Golden Dream, Dawson and Obelisque. A very clear, unmarked, golden yellow. 
A “‘yellow”’ Picardy in bloom size, style and plant habits. Tall 414 to 5’ with 18-20 well-placed 
blooms on strong, straight balanced spikes. 7-8 blooms open, with 6 buds showing color. The 
plant matures early and shows some early yellowing of tips of leaves on older plants. C.G.S. 
Award of Merit 1947. This past season this took very well in our flower shop. A fine early 
yellow. 
The above varieties are $3. each for any size bulb. No bulblets this year. 



“Have just cut two of the most magnificent spikes of EVANGELINE, that anyone could 
desire. My two corms received just ordinary good field culture no babying at all. EVANGE- 
LINE for my money is TOPS. It is not only an exhibition flower but can you imagine what the 
florists could do with it?” —Bruce Collins, Michigan. 
