Wolverine State 
— 1944 — 
Picardy x Heritage | 
Description—Deep Salmon with conspicuous Scarlet blotches 
on the lower petals. Very long flowerhead with 22 to 24 
buds, opening up to 12 at once. Blooms 4 to 434 inches. 
Petal edges slightly ruffled; very good texture. Blooms in 
100 to 105 days. 
Growing Habits—Tall grower with an always strong, straight 
stem (have never seen a crook). Placement always de- 
pendable. ‘This one can be bloomed late and will stand 
more frost than any other variety I have ever grown. 
Prices alee oC Om Ole bee eVect OTe UC LO store 5-00: 
bulblets, qt., $18.00. 
Advantages of Membership 
of the 
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
Privilege of using the Society’s Gladiolus Library for any information 
desired about gladiolus. This library is housed at The Garden Center, 
Belle Isle. (See list in this Bulletin.) 
Privilege of attending and participating in all the Society’s meetings 
(November, January, February, March, April, May). 
Annual Gladiolus Judges School. (Both Showroom and Field Judging.) 
Members are informed on new and improved methods of pest control, 
culture, etc. 
Members are kept informed on the new and outstanding varieties of 
gladiolus. 
This Society issues Awards of Merit for worthy seedlings. 
Special membership in the New England Gladiolus Society and receiving 
their annual, the Gladiolus Magazine and official classification of glad- 
iolus varieties. 
Special membership in the North American Gladiolus Council and receiv- 
ing their excellent bulletins and official classification of gladiolus 
varieties. 
Free advice at any time On any gladiolus growing problems. We have some 
experts at your command. 
Any flower lover is eligible for active membership in this Society. You 
need this Society and this Society needs you. 
On any order of $5.00 or more, send $1.00 for dues in the S. E. M. G. S. 
and select $1.00 additional in bulbs. In other words, a membership 
free. 
