A response from A. Rasmussen & Son, wholesale florists of Louisville, Ken- 
tucky, to our request for comments on cut-flower possibilities of newer vari- 
eties of Gladiolus. 
Dear Mr. Lasch: 
You have asked me for comments on the commercial possibilities of some 
of the newer varieties of Glads, the observations to be based on customer 
reaction at my Louisville, Ky., wholesale house. 
Last year I mentioned such varieties as Leading Lady, Silver Wings, and 
Annamae in white; Miss Wisconsin in rose color: Spotlight, Crinklecream, 
and Vangold in yellow; Lady Jane and Oriental Pearl in cream; Huntress 
in lavender; Red Charm in red; and Summer Gal in pink as being among 
the best varieties coming to our store. They are still good. 
This year you sold up so close on bulbs of so many of your newer fine 
varieties that except for Phantom Beauty, Miss Vermont, and spic & Span 
we did not get enough flowers to render judgment. Phantom Beauty with 
it's many open, well placed firm flowers is a top notcher. Miss Vermont 
is a very pleasing light rose color, with fine flowers and placement. Spic & 
Span proved very fine with its almost perfect spikes, fine ruffled florets, and 
strong straight stems. It qualifies as an A-l commercial with us. All of 
these were well accepted. 
Now George, if you want comments this next year you will just have to not 
sell so much of your fine new bulb stock and so bring me more flowers. 
Sincerely, 
John C. Rasmussen 
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