Utah: “This was the most liberal 
filling of an order I have had in my 
25 years of growing glads. The bulbs 
are the best looking I have ever had 
sent to me.’’—Lawrence Ridges. 

California: ‘I want to thank you 
for your generosity in filling my 
order and for the ‘gratis’ bulbs. Also 
I will say that of several orders of 
glads, yours was tops.’’—T. B. Hough- 
ton. 

Tennessee: ‘‘Bulbs arrived in ex- 
cellent shape and appreciate very 
much the extras, especially the fine 
oouEe healthy bulbs of Wedgwood 
and Beauty’s Blush.—John F. Cason, 
M.D. 

Minnesota: ‘All the gladiolus from 
you did so well, some growing over 
five feet. Wedgwood, Beauty’s Blush, 
Rose Charm, Blessed Damosel, Better 
Times, to name some of them, were 
lovely beyond words.—Stone Sisters. 

Montana: ‘‘Your bulbs are larger 
and cleaner than any I have ever 
bought any other place.’ — A. S. 
Caudel. 

Virginia: “I am glad of this op- 
portunity to assure you of my hearty 
approval of your low price policy on 
new introductions. An introductory 
price of $2.00 on such a wonderful 
thing as White Christmas surely must 
be, seems rather small in comparison 
with the price I, myself, have paid 
for something new, that many times 
turned out to be mere duds. This 
plabeentss however, is es intended 
p ‘ as a knock at anyone. ad my fun 
LITTLE SWEETHEART vies with Starlet even though it was a bit expensive.” 
for top honors among small-flowered glads. —W. L. Pearson. 

wk *& &k  SO(540) (Bastian, 1947) (85 days) (Probably a 
Phantom Beauty e e e ¢ Heritage seedling) A beautiful pastel pink 
that opens up to 12 well-attached florets at one time. A hearty grower and propagator that 
will be welcomed by the grower of cut flowers. Remarkable florescence compensates for 
the rather plain form of the florets. Pictured on page 28. 
(L 1-2.00) (M 1-1.50) (S 1-1.00) (Blbts. 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
Picardy xk kk x (530) (Palmer, 1931) (90 days) (Apricot Glow x Emile Aub- 
e e e¢ ¢ run) With the advent of Picardy, Prof. Palmer brought into 
the world a gladiolus the like of which had never been seen, one which permitted a great 
stride forward in breeding. Though its progeny have largely taken its place on the show 
bench, a well grown spike of Picardy is still a thing to reckon with. This glad produces a 
massive spike of apricot-salmon. I discarded Picardy a few years ago because of disease 
but have discovered a strain that has all the qualities of the original. I am glad to offer it 
to you again. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) 
r) * ke * & (366) (Baerman, 1946) (85 days) (Gloaming x 
Poet 5 D ream ee ee Shirley Temple) Poet’s Dream is superb in packets 
and bouquets. The 41% inch florets are handsomely ruffled, heavily textured, waxy, round in 
shape and precisely set on tall strong stems. The clear light lavender blends to a clean, 
creamy throat. We have had some arrangements that were a Poet’s Dream indeed! In- 
troduced without fanfare, this glad has not yet had the distribution it deserves. 
Pictured on pages 36, 39 and on the back cover. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 3-25; 10-.50) (S 5-.25; 10-.30) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
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