JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
FOR GREATER ENJOYMENT AND THE 
LATEST INFORMATION ON GROWING GLADS 
Every Glad Society puts out some very valuable literature that you will 
get lots of enjoyment out of reading. The latest methods of controlling 
bulb disease, of dusting, spraying, digging, storing of bulbs, the best 
dips, records of show winners, experiences of other glad growers etc. 
will be found in the different bulletins published at various times 
throughout the year. The annual dues are, in most cases, from a dollar 
to two dollars. Any one of the bulletins or Yearbooks put out by these 
societies are well worth the small cost of joining. 
The three national societies are: 
The New England Gladiolus Society, Inc., dues $2.00 annually-publica- 
tions are: 6 magazines and a yearbook. 
Sec’y, Mr. Arnold N. Drake, Horticultural Hall, Boston 15, Mass. 
The North American Gladiolus Council, annual dues $1.00-publica- 
tions: Quarterly bulletins. 
Sec’y, Mr. Alfons Bazdorf, Lincoln Park, N.J. 
Canadian Gladiolus Society, annual dues $2.00-publications are: 
Yearbook and variety symposium. 
Sec’y, Mrs. J.A. Carlton, 166 Willow Road, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 
And don’t forget to join your State or local organization. It needs your 
support to bring this information to all of you. 
Join ESGS (EMPIRE STATE) today. Dues $1.50 annually. Sec’y Dr. 
Gordon McKenney, 175 Croydon Rd., Rochester 10, N.Y. 
EASTERN INTERNATIONAL GLADIOLUS SHOW-1949 
Don’t forget to plan your vacation to include Aug. 16 and 17 so that you 
may attend the greatest glad show in the East. All glad fans, Com- 
mercial growers, hybridists and hobbyists are invited to attend and 
exhibit at this show, which will be held as a tribute to its founder, the 
late Mr. C.D. Fortnam. 
-Commercial men desiring space, please write Mr. Joseph Frederick, 
show manager, 53 N. Baldwin St., Johnson City, N.Y. 
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