Our 1950 Introduction Hamlet Class 454 
During the past season, 18 of our seedlings have received either Awards of Merit or Awards of 
Commendation. From these 18, we have selected Hamlet (44-L-6) for introduction. 
It is 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 placement is excellent. One of the very few dark colored 
varieties that can be left out in rain or sunshine without burning, flecking or weather spotting. 
Grows 50”-55” tall with 16-17 buds on a 23”-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 propa- 
gator 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. The stock is fairly small. 
Prices for 1950 Large $5.00 Medium $4.00 Small $3.00 Bulblets $1.00 
Growers Units: 5 Large, 5 Medium, 10 Small and 100 Bulblets $ 50.00 
10 Large, 10 Medium, 20 Small and 250 Bulblets 100.00 
GENERAL LIST 
Our list again this year is divided into two sections. The General List contains American, Canadian 
and foreign varieties which we have bloomed. For all foreign varieties, the country of origination is 
given after the name of the hybridizer except for the large introducers, Both (Australia), Errey (Aus- 
tralia), Konynenberg & Mark (Holland), and Salman (Holland). On foreign varieties, the first number 
after the name of the originator is the year of introduction abroad and the second number is the year 
the variety was first offered in this country. The descriptions of all varieties in this list are our own and 
are not copied from the introducer’s catalog. All performance records are taken from our own files and 
are given to show exactly how they have grown for us. Flowerhead measurements are taken the first 
day open. When fully open, they will usually be 1”-2" longer. 
Name (Class-Introducer- Year) Description Large Medium Small  Bulblets 
ADONIS (500 Woods 49) A lightly ruffled white with a fine light pink $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $ .50 
throat line. Originator’s description would indicate that this variety 
is capable of making very fine spikes. 
ALICE AYER (400 Benedict 47) Almost a pure white with a light 50 .35 -20)) LO2e25 
creamy throat. Large well-formed florets. A good all-round variety. 
Grew 50” tall with 22 buds on a 2514” flowerhead and 6-8 434” 
florets open. 
ALL GLORY (423 Toon, N.Z. 43-46) A deep orange with a rosy red 00 a0 .20 Be 74!) 
blotch. Very striking and a strong grower. Tall spikes with 6-8 10- .50 
well-placed 5” florets on a medium length head. 
ANN S. BOTH (506 Both 45-47) Attractive deep cream with a slight — 65 50 Ae 95 
greenish tint and a light yellow throat. Florets are large and the 
variety appears to be a strong, husky grower. 
ANTIETAM (454 E. B. Snyder 48) Deep red self that appears to — 1.50 1.00 .20 
stand adverse weather relatively well. Opens 6-8 plain petaled 
florets. 
ANZACS (500 Both 43-45) A large lightly ruffled white shading to =— 00 es.) 10 
cream white in the throat. A tall strong grower with a long flower- 
head. Grand Champion 3 times in Australia. 
ATLANTIC (420 Blom & Padding, Hol. 46) One of the top varieties 30  ——  —— 0- 30 
from Holland. A very attractive medium orange, slightly deeper 
in the throat with a white line. A strong grower and propagator. 
Spikes 55” tall with 18 buds on a 27” flowerhead and 8-10 five-inch 
florets open. Very early. An excellent one for the shows. There are 
two Atlantics; this appears to be much the better one. 
The glads grown from your bulbs were the best I had. — H. A., III. 
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