1950 
Vutroductious 
From Walter C. Krueger 
We are happy to have the opportunity to offer this year’s introductions 
of Mr. Walter C. Krueger (Reliance Gardens) of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 
namely Keepsake and Cooney Miss. 
These two fine additions to the Gladiolus kingdom are both excellent 
staDlemates of Miss Wisconsin, Miss Chicago, Tralee, La Belle and many 
more from this well-known introducer. 
The descriptions are those of the originator and have my backing to the 
Nth degree. They will be fine additions to any collection of the world’s finest 
flower. 
KEEPSAKE (Krueger ‘50) Class 410. 
The petal texture, of an unusual smooth surface, enhances the fine clear 
color of the florets of Keepsake. The deeper yellow color of the lower petals 
unmarked by any foreign color add character to its florets. 
Coupled with its extreme beauty are traits of easy and fast propagation. 
A small percentage of spikes will crook and a few will misplace the lower 
floret. 
Keepsake has no equal in the yellows for floral work in the shop or home. 
It blooms in early mid-season from low growing upright foliage. Spikes 
reach a height of 54 inches. They carry 16 or more buds, five or six of which 
open at one time. 7 
Price per bulb—Large $4.00; Medium $3.00; Small $2.00; Bits. 10 for $4.00 
COONEY MISS (Krueger ‘50) Class 540. 
The lively soft pink of Cconey Miss has attracted the eye of the experts 
when they visited its home planting. The unusual features of this fine glad, 
other than its color and consistent performance, are flat wide open florets of 
superb texture and its keeping qualities after being cut. 
Cooney Miss has all the qualities of a great commercial flower. Its at- 
tachment is very secure, it opens in water and propagates easily and rapidly. . 
Cooney Miss blooms in early mid-season from low-growing plants. Spikes 
attain a height of 54 inches. They carry 17 or more buds, five or six of which 
open at one time. 
Price per bulb—Large $4.00; Medium $3.00; Small $2.00; Bits. 10 for $4.00 
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