FOREWORD 
ERE IS our first published price list. We have 
H grown glads for quite a few years now, and are 
prepared to bring to many of you some of the 
best gladiolus—1950 style. 
During the past four years we have become very par- 
ticular, perhaps a bit too particular, not only with respect 
to the varieties grown, but also with the performance 
of the better varieties. Many a good bulb has been culled 
merely because the bloom or plant growth was not up to 
our expectations for that variety. By doing this we have 
propagated only from the superior stock of a given 
variety. We have practiced selection in propagation, and 
we plan to continue along these lines. Chiron Glad Gar- 
dens do not offer for sale varieties of questionable merit. 
You will notice the bulbs listed are only the cream of 
the varieties of gladiolus as grown today. We are not 
just listing cheap or expensive bulbs. We are listing only 
the best varieties regardless of price. You will find each 
one capable of major show wins, as well as perfect back- 
yard performance. Remember, it takes no more time, 
space, nor growing expense to grow the best. Our object 
is to encourage you to grow the gladiolus varieties that 
you should. A wider distribution of the better bulbs of 
the proper varieties will make gladiolus the Number One 
American flower. 
This last season we all experienced a hot dry summer. 
Naturally we were at first quite discouraged, but sur- 
prisingly, the glads once again proved they are an all- 
weather plant. This warm summer, which brought early 
blooms together with the long dry Autumn, and our 
irrigation system made it possible to harvest the best 
crop of bulbs we have ever had. 
All of our bulbs offered are young, and in no case 
more than two years from bulblets. This youthful vigor 
assures you of better performance in your garden. 
You will find in most cases we list bulblets of varieties 
for sale as well as the bulbs. These bulblets are in many 
cases the best investment, for with proper growing you 
can easily have a medium or large bulb at the end of 
the first growing season. In a few cases we are listing 
only bulblets for sale. In these instances our stock of 
larger bulbs is practically nil, and we are offering you a 
chance to purchase propagating stock at a reasonable 
price. 
Throughout our present listing we offer large (L), 
medium (M), and small (S) bulbs, as well as bulblets 
(Bts.). In many cases you may find it more advantageous, 
as well as economical, to purchase medim or small bulbs, 
or bulblets; medium bulbs will give you flower spikes as 
good as large bulbs, but take about 10 days longer to 
bloom. Small bulbs will develop spikes that compare 
quite favorably to either large or medium bulbs, but not 
quite as large. Both medium and small bulbs will grow to 
large in one growing season. All of our medium and 
small bulbs are just one year from bulblets, and of course 
the advantage here is in the increased vigor and bulblet 
production you will find in young bulbs. Many growers 
purchase only small bulbs or bulblets to get a start on 
the more expensive varieties. In any case, you are sure to 
be satisfied. 
We hope that you will favor us with a trial order, and 
that we can help prove to you what a wonderful flower 
the gladiolus can be. 
