Foreword 
For 1949 I am pleased to submit this list of my own glad- 
iolus varieties—all are my own originations. Since 1944 I have 
introduced six varieties—four in 1944, one in 1945 and one in 
1946. ‘This year I am proud to add a seventh — WILMA 
DITIMAN, named in honor of my very good friend. This 
variety, I consider one of the very best I have ever grown in 
my gardens. Be sure to grow this new one in your 1949 
plantings. 
‘The varieties have all been selected because of their real 
merits—beauty and excellent growing habits. Any of them 
will give you genuine pleasure in your garden and win ribbons 
for you on the show table. 
You may purchase any of my originations from Snyder 
Glad Acres, Lenox, Michigan. 
Wholesale prices on any of my introductions on request. 
In 1948, one of my seedlings won several awards but es- 
pecially the Grand Championship of our Southeastern Mich- 
igan Society's Show (Detroit). I expect to introduce this one 
in 1950. Watch for it in the 1949 shows. 
‘Thank you, 
ANDREW C. MAIER. 
