wk * * (566) (Hitchcock, 1949) (90 days) (Derived from a 25c pack- 
Parthiena * e age of seed purchased from Elmer Gove) Our experience 
with Parthiena has Beers both good and bad. It was sensational at the Binghamton show 
last summer, winning many awards. The second day, Parthiena was easily the most out- 
standing variety at the show. Few varieties keep as well or open as well in water as this 
lavender-purple. In our trial ground it made nice spikes for us, but the florets were so 
loosely attached that they drooped like fox-gloves in the day’s heat. Other growers re- 
ported the same experience. Despite this deficiency, which may disappear upon acclima- 
tization, I believe that Parthiena has a bright future for both the home gardener and the 
commercial grower because of its immense size, great vigor, and fine opening qualities. 
One of the largest glads in existence. Half-way between lavender and purple in color. 
You will want to try Parthiena. 
(L 1-1.50; 10-12.00) (M 1-1.25; 10-10.00) (S 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (Blbts. 1-.20; 10-1.50) 
Pastel x * * (480) (Both, 1942) (95 days) As bolero is the copper glad, so Pastel 
ome is the silver glad. Bluish silvery grey with a silky, satin sheen. 
Sometimes shows hints of rose overtones... Very subtle coloring that would intrigue a 
modern decorator. In my estimation the most artistic of the smokies. A little weak in the 
stem but a valuable novelty. (L 1-.20; 10-1.50) (Bibts. 20-.25) 
Patrol a *& *& & «(416) (Palmer, 1946) (75 days) (Picardy x Golden Goddess) 
oe one Here’s beauty to melt the heart of a skinflint! This rich golden- 
buff, opening 8 to 9 glossy, opulent blooms on a shapely, formal spike, won a place in the 
Court of Honor at the Binghamton show last summer, and in my estimation was surpassed 
in beauty only by Kadel’s C. D. Fortnam among the varieties there on display. Patrol 
and Pactolus are preeminent among the buffs. 
(L 1-.35; 10-2.80) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) (S 2-.25; 10-1.00) (Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
Perdita ~ x * *& «(313) (Grout, 1948) (90 days) (Aleta x Golden Goddess) Nota 
° large glad but a very pretty one. Medium yellow brushed red 
deep in the Tears Excellent for accent in arrangements. Good grower and propagator. 
(L 1-2.00) CM 1-1.50) (S 1-1.25; 10-10.00) (Blbts. 1-.25; 10-2.00) 
Phantom Beauty ; a x_*_* (540) (Bastian, 1947) (85 days) (Probably a 
® Heritage seedling) A pale pastel or warm 
shell pink of unusually generous aac et readily opening 12 well-attached florets at one 
time. Impressive on the show table, where it has been a great prize-winner, and a favorite 
with florists, who appreciate its remarkable keeping and opening qualities. A very famous 
glad which is now down in price so that everyone may enjoy it. Pictured on page 40. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) (S 10-.50) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Picardy **. * +4 4 * (530) (Palmer, 1931) (90 days) (Apricot Glow x Emile Aubrun) 
e e With the advent of Picardy, Prof. Palmer brought into the 
world a gladiolus an like of which had never before been seen, and one which permitted 
a great stride forward in breeding. Though its progeny have largely taken its place on the 
show table, a well-grown spike of Picardy is still something to reckon with. Picardy is the 
massive apricot-salmon seen so often in florists’ windows. Grown by the hundreds of acres 
in Florida for the winter cut-flower trade. I discarded Picardy a few years ago because of 
disease, but have discovered a strain which has all the fine qualities of the original. I am 
glad to offer Picardy to you again. _— (J, 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.49) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
9 * x *_* (366) (Baerman, 1946) (85 days) (Gloaming x Shir- 
Poet = Dream ; e ley Temple) To the ultra-discriminating, Poet’s 
Dream is one of the most eset glads in our catalog. Waxy as a lily, its delicate lavender 
color blends to a chaste ivory throat. Opens five to seven beautifully fluted round blooms. 
Breath-taking in arrangements. A tall grower but with more length in the “handle” than 
in the flowerhead. Recommended for those who place emphasis on beauty rather than size. 
In strong demand. (L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.49) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
w — (462) (Marshall, 1948) (80 days) A tall vivid rose that needs fur- 
Previe e ther acclimatization here to establish its merits. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-3.00) (S 1-.20; 10-1.50) (Blibts. 15-.25) 
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