¥ x ok ; 
Crinkle Cream eae (410) (Ellis, 1940) (85 days) A slightly ruffled light 
yellow of beautiful clear coloring and attractive 
form. Somewhat temperamental about its growing conditions; likes lots of water. A 
beautiful flower when well grown. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
Cupid x * * * (300) (Fischer, 1949) (70 days) (Lavender and Gold X (Picardy x 
ee Maid of Orleans)) This curvaceous little beauty will drive an 
arrow through the heart of every flower lover. You will love its lilting style, its chiseled 
perfection of form, its waxy smoothness of texture, its immaculate whiteness of color 
warmed by a creamy glow in the throat. With the ultra-discriminating Cupid is a dream 
for table decorations. We do not rate it higher as a cut-flower solely because of its small 
size, yet under conditions of extreme heat such as we had last summer—100° day after 
day—it did better than such stalwarts as Leading Lady, White Gold, and Heavenly White. 
Only Summer Snow was a more effective cutter. Cupid is ethereal as white roses for 
corsage work. If you have not grown Cupid, be sure to add this chaste, cherubic elf to 
your gladiolus collection. Pictured on page 29. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 1-.15; 10-1.00) (S 2-.20; 10-.75) (Blbts. Pkg. .35) 
4 * * * = 8(521) (Lins, 1945) (90 days) (Rio Rita x Seedling) Orange 
D aisy M ae we. glads are so scarce that if a variety leans even a trifle to- 
ward orange it is likely to be shanghaied into the orange class. This is what happened to 
Daisy Mae, which is actually a deep (and slightly dusky) salmon. But, however you may 
view the color of this variety, it must be admitted that Daisy Mae is an unusually easy 
grower—tall and strapping even when growing conditions are not ideal. Ranks with other 
such tall and easy growers as Beauty’s Blush, Maxwelton, Mighty Monarch, and Regal Red. 
Not as beautiful as some, but a glad which will not disappoint you. A hoyden for your 
gladiolus harem. Pictured on back cover. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
Deborah Sampson AAA (440) (Scheer, 1947) (85 days) (Picardy 
x Maid of Orleans) An attractive pale 
pink shading to cream or buff. Close to a flesh pink in color. Cheerful, yet restful. It is 
a tall, strong grower with six or seven round wide-open florets on tall willowy spikes. We 
appreciated the simple, graceful lines of this variety in contrast to the fluffy frills of such 
fancy varieties as Genghis Khan, Friendship or White Christmas. Produces many small 
bulblets that make but small sizes the first year. Deborah Sampson ranks among Dr. 
Scheer’s best. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) CME 1-.75; 10-6.00) (S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 10-.40; 100-3.00) 
Destiny wx * *& = «6(536) (Butt, 1943) (85 days) (Kassel x Beacon) When we first 
e e¢ bloomed this, it opened only four large florets of rather medi- 
ocre substance but of very intense scarlet color and on excellent stems. Last year it opened 
six blooms of very heavy substance—thus demonstrating once again in how many respects 
a variety can improve when acclimatized. Destiny is destined to become an important 
cut-flower because of its flashing, fiery color and its good growing habits. The throat 
petals are marked with broad white lines, indicating some collateral relationship to Regal 
Red and Tarawa. Destiny is very conspicuous in the garden. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Dieppe * KER * * * (432) (Hassall, 1945) (85 days) This heir to the beauty of 
¢ Pfitzer’s Triumph is one of the “greats” among modern glads. 
Certainly one of my “Best Ten”. I love it for the mellow richness of its salmon-scarlet 
color, for its splendid substance, its casual ruffling. Along with its preeminence in beauty, 
it is also an all-star performer in the field. Opens about six handsome florets on tall, 
strong spikes. Don’t miss festive Dieppe! Pictured on page 16. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Donna * * *% (416) (D. S. Pruitt, 1940) (95 days) (Wasaga x Shirley Temple) 
e e e This ruffled golden-buff, reminiscent of that old-favorite, Wasaga, 
is excellent for late cutting. A stately spike maker. Deserves to be better known. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.20) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
* zk kk * «(486) (Elliot, 1945) (85 days) (Rosemarie Pfitzer x 
Dusty Miller e e Vagabond Prince) A dusty, old-rose smoky with a 
brighter red blotch overlaid with cream pencillings. Builds a substantial spike; good 
grower. A best seller last year and a leading smoky. Pictured on page 32 and on the 
back cover. (L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 2-.20; 10-.80) (S 3-.25; 10-.50) (Blbts. Pkg. .30) 
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