Mid-America *_. (550) (Knierim, 1947) (85 days) (Red Charm x Snow 
Cruiser) Mid-America is an elephant among gladiolus! 
Simply huge in size, lumbering in grace, and spiritless in form. Its smooth geranium red 
color is superior, however, to what we usually find among the giants. Very popular and 
a great show winner. Bulbs subject to disease. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.30; 10-2.50) (S 1-.20; 10-1.50) (Blbts. 10-.50) 
Mighty Monarch A_*_K& (552) (Butt, 1946) (90 days) (Red Charm x 
Hindenburg’s Memory) I have a lot of respect 
for this mighty monarch of the glad world. It was the best spiker from bulblets of any 
variety we grew last season, averaging fifteen-inch heads with about fifteen buds. From 
large bulbs it will open nine to eleven large deep-red florets on a 20 to 24 bud spike. But 
it has its faults, too. It was crushed during the heat of the summer and sometimes does 
not open as wide as one might like. A very tall, rugged grower that should prove a good 
breeder. Opens well in water. 
(L 1-.35; 10-3.00) CM 1-.25; 10-2.00) (S 1-.20; 10-1.50) (Blbts. 8-.25; 100-2.50) 
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Miss Wisconsin *#_* ee (Krueger, 1943) (Picardy x Dream O’ Beau 
Miss Wisconsin continues its winning ways 
both at the shows and as a cut-flower. A soft rose that produces a most imposing spike. 
A rather slow propagator, but seemingly improving in this respect. Recommended for the 
cut-flower grower. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.35) (Blbts. Pkg. .30) 
Mixture If you do not care to have your varieties labeled, we recommend this 
mixture. We do not grow any out-of-date varieties, but make up this 
mixture in as wide a range of colors as possible from the varieties in our regular list. We 
do not believe that a finer mixture is available anywhere. This unlabelled collection will 
make an excellent gift and may serve as a revelation to some other flower lover of the 
pleasure to be had in growing glads as a hobby. 
(L 20-1.00; 100-5.00) (M 30-1.00; 100-4.00) (S 100-1.00) (Blbts. 1% pt. .35) 
es * * Lr . . = . 
Modern Times *— (°° (Salman, 1948) (70 days), A light wine-red with 
® narrow creamy lines on the lip petals. 
early cut-flower. Grew to but 400 size for us last season. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (CM 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
< x ok (440) (Hatch, 1947) (85 days) Tall, vigorous Montpelier 
Montpelier e e e @ is definitely a contender with Genghis Khan and Spic 
and Span as a big-time salmon-pink commercial. Not as beautiful with us, but a wonder- 
ful grower. Produces the effect of a double row of graceful butterflies poised on a long 
willowy flowerhead. A member of the famous Picardy clan. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.25; 10-1.00) (S 3-.25; 10-.60) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Mt Index kok (401) (Dr. Miller, 1942) (70 days) (Magna Blanca x Maid of 
2 e e e Orleans) The only white with yellow throat except Heart 
O’ Gold. Mt. Index is very tall, vigorous, and early. In big demand by growers of early 
cut-flowers. Not a glamour girl, but a fine doer for the commercial grower. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
New Era * * *& * «(440) (Ellis, 1935) (95 days) Introduced fifteen years ago, 
ee this variety helped initiate a new era in gladiolus refine- 
ment. Ruffling, styling, and the exquisite purity of its waxy pink and white coloring make 
this still one of the most beautiful glads in existence. Not as robust a variety as some, but 
we have a very healthy strain. (M 10-.50) (S 10-.35) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Nila *&_*& *& (454) (Robt. Pruitt, 1947) (85 days) This ebon-hued rose-red opens 
e e ¢ seven to nine round well-placed florets on tall wiry stems. The only 
plain-petalled dark rose red. We harvested an abundance of fine plump seed from this 
promising variety. Nila seems to have excellent habits. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.80) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) (S 1-.20; 10-1.60) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
*&_*& *& =«(354) (Fischer, 1950) (80 days) (Melrose x Black Diamond) 
Nocturne e e e Named for the sable-vested night, this glad has black buds 
and is almost black in the recesses of the flower. Handsomely ruffled. Described in full 
on page 3. 
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