12 Champlain View Gardens 

Fairyland (Red Penny X Howard Wright Seedling) Fairyland is a heavily ruffled glad 
of medium size. The color is a medium rose with an inconspicuous throat mark 
of a deeper shade. It is recommended chiefly for its decorative value. It opens six 4’” florets with 
six more showing color on a 15-16 bud spike. Height 50’’. Flower-head 292”. Stem is straight 
and strong. Propagation is excellent. A basket of Fairyland won the N.A.G.C. medal for 
champion basket at the 1949 Keystone State Show. 
Introductory prices: Any size bulb, $1.00 each. Bulblets, 10 for $1.00. Starter unit of 1 large, 
3 medium and 5 small bulbs, plus 25 bulblets for $8.00. 
See cut on page 2. 
FROM J. R. AND C. T. LARUS 
Hamlet (454) A lovely dark red self with no markings. The florets are somewhat waved 
——_ and wide open with heavy substance. Hamlet has an absolutely clear color that 
catches the eye of both the growers and the public. Florets are strongly attached and the place- 
ment is excellent. One of the very few dark colored varieties that can be left out in rain or sun- 
shine without burning, flecking or weather spotting. 
Grows 50/’-55” tall with 16-17 buds on a 93’’-27"’ flowerhead and opens six 5’’-514’’ 
florets. Hamlet has very regular growth habits and practically all spikes from medium and large 
bulbs can be used. Over half of the spikes we used at the shows this year were grown from 
medium bulbs. A good propagator and has always been healthy. 
Has won three Awards of Commendation, three Awards of Merit, has been Best Seedling 
three times, and was a two day winner in the color classes at the Connecticut Show. In 1948 
received an A at the Eastern International Show (the country’s top show) despite the fact that 
the spike was freshly picked and only had 3 open. This year received Awards of Merit from 
Western Massachusetts Gladiolus Society 
Eastern New York Gladiolus Society 
Connecticut Gladiolus Society 
Based on its performance as a seedling, Hamlet should become a reliable winner at the 
shows and is a fine commercial prospect—opens when cut in tight bud. The stock is fairly small. 
Prices for 1950: Large $5.00; Medium $4.00; Small $3.00; Bulblets $1.00. 
FROM C. W. LEFFINGWELL 
Mazda (416) (Midseason) Here is a variety that should make a grand commercial cut 
~~ flower sort. The color is deep buff shading to a yellow throat. Color is reminiscent 
of Susquehanna but much more vivid and brighter. It opens 7-10 always well placed blooms 
making a fine compact florescence with a head of 16-22 total buds. Height is 4-5 feet. Blooms 
414-5 inches and over. Mazda was in the NAGC trial grounds in 47 and ’48 and was rated 
there as “‘good”’ and “‘superior.”’ 
It is a good healthy easy grower and fine propagator and stands the heat very well. 
Due to a fair stock we are introducing it at a low price. | believe you will be much pleased 
with it. Commercial growers should get a start now. 
In the Trial Gardens Mazda was one of only three varieties that was approved by the 
Trial Grounds committee. 
Price retail $1.00 each for any size. Wholesale units available. 



“| have been growing gladiolus for four years and every bulb | have ever planted has 
cults from your gardens and you see what a mess it has gotten me into, the President of a Gladiolus 
ociety. 
“Last year, the first year of our show | had the pleasure of winning the sweepstakes, the 
Grand Champion and 13 ribbons and this year | won the sweepstakes, Grand Champion and 
99 ribbons. —James C. Shuford, No. Car. 
