
For example: Crinkle Cream. 4) Pink 40 (Light without markings 
Pink 41 (Light) with c. markings 
In parenthesis (Ellis) is the name of the or- Bs seusHtehs) 
iginator. 400 denotes large size glads. The 10 °° Red Bo (Deen) 
denotes (light) yellow. Followed are the ap- Red 54 (Black) 
proximate days to bloom. This is the average 60 Rose 60 (Light) 
time required when large bulbs are planted— Rose 62 (Deep) 
h th li : Lavender’ 66 
when e€ soll 1S warm enough to start imme- 70 P 1 70 
diate growth. This may vary in different soils, Violet 76 (Light) 
and in seasons when the rainfall and temper- Violet 78 (Deep) 
ature is not normal. In some instances the 80 Smoky shades 
days to bloom are not available in certai = Smoky 82 (Orange Smoky) 
he ee nea boas Smoky 83 (Salmon Smoky) 
: Smoky 84 (Pink Smoky) 
F ; Smoky 85 (Red Smoky) 
By using this chart you may be able to easily Smoky 86 (Lavender Smoky) 
assign placement for your entries at the shows. 90 Any other color 
Join a Gladiolus Society 
Most Glad fans are eager to obtain all the knowledge possible. Any or all the 
Societies listed below will supply you with just that. Up to the minute information 
on disease control, and other cultural directions. Records of the show winners, and 
other valuable information. The cost is small. 
New England Gladiolus Society, Inc. The North American Gladiolus Council 
Mrs. Shirley M. Adcock, Secy. Mr. Alfons Bazdorf, Secretary 
Horticultural Hall, Boston io: Mass. Membership Secretary 
A year book is issued in February, : 
and magazines issued every 2 months, Lincoln Park, New Jersey : 
packed with information. Member- The Council issues quarterly bulletins. 
ship $3.00 per year. Membership $1.50 per year. 
The Minnesota Gladiolus Society 
Membership Secretary, Henry A. Elieff 
Route No. 4, Wayzata, Minn. 
Membership $1.50 per year, which includes three issues of 
the “Glad Fan.” For $3.75 the above plus the N.E.G:S. 
General List—Season 1950 
Please Read Carefully 
Large bulbs are 1% inches and over in diameter, size 1 and 2. Medium size are 
34 inch to 1% inches in diameter, size 3 and 4. Small, under 34 inch, size 5 and 6. 
10 bulbs at 8 times the 10 rate where priced singly. 5 bulbs at 10 rate. No 
item for less than 15c. Please order in units as 3 for 25c. Bulblets may be purchased 
50 at 100 rate. ' 
If interested in small, planting size bulbs by the 100, or bulbs of the larger 
sizes, 50 or more of one variety and size, see wholesale list on page 19. 
Our Fall sales have been heavy, even before issuing and sending out this 
catalog. Many of the new varieties will be sold out before spring. WE SUGGEST 
THAT YOU ORDER EARLY! 
Bulblets 
Per Large Medium Small Per 100 
5 
ALICE ADAMS (Briggs) 442. A beautiful shade 1 .50 
of pink, ruffled florets. The color arrangement 
is a solid band nearly an inch wide of glistening 
pink, superimposed on white. Net. 
ABU HASSAN (K & M) 378, 90 days. A new Z 35 2-.25 
variety from Holland. A greatly improved Pele- 10 1.20 Ak .50 
grina. It produces long spikes of a rich violet 
blue. Highly recommended. 
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