New Gladiolus Introductions 
Clarence D. Fortnam 
STATUETTE 

Presented by Alfred Moses 

CLARENCE D. FORTNAM (From Byron Kadel) 
We believe and hope that this Glad will prove to be a 
fitting memorial to the great showman for whom it is named. 
“CLARENCE D. FORTNAM” is a Glad with a statuesque 
beauty, blush-pink in color. Its 5-inch florets, heavily ruffled 
and needle point, are borne on a 24-inch flower head with 8 of 
its 21 buds open and another 8 showing color. The champion 
spike at the 1949 Maryland show held 10 open on the second 
day. The height of the plant in the field is 56 inches. It blooms 
in 90 days from bulbs planted directly from cold storage. If 
the bulbs are sprouted at planting time they will doubtlessly 
bloom a week to ten days earlier. Bulblet production and ger- 
mination are excellent. Its heavy substance, tight attachment 
and ability to open when cut make it a promising cut flower. 
As an exhibition variety its show record speaks for itself. 
1948: Voted “most beautiful” at Eastern International Show. 
Winner of American Home Achievement Medal at both 
the Keystone State and Maryland Shows. 
1949: Grand Champion at Maryland Show. Best spike in open 
division, and “most beautiful” at the Eastern Inter- 
national Show. 
Introductory Price: 
Any size buib, $5.00 each. 
No bulblets for sale this year. (If we are sold out of the 
size you order, may we substitute the nearest size in stock? ) 
NEW MINIATURES 
From Leonard W. Butt 
PETER PAN 
Dark orange-pink with deeper throat, a beautiful blend of 
autumn colors. Very heavily ruffled florets 3 to 314 inches in 
size with 6-7 open at once, well arranged and firmly attached. 
Plants average 42 to 45 inches in height and flower heads 18 
to 20 inches with 15 to 17 buds. A beautiful miniature that 
must be seen to be appreciated. Early. Silver Medal Approval 
Award G.G.C. trial grounds, 1948. 
Clear medium yellow with a diffused purple-red throat mark. 19-21 florets, 6-7 open at 
once, well arranged and tied in tight to stem. Flower head about 18-19 inches long with a 
total height of 40 to 42 inches, the ultimate in daintiness and charm. 
Spikes of this were flown to London, England for the big National Garden Show where 
it was given an Award of Merit. Statuette and our other miniatures created a tremendous 
stir among Glad fans who visited the show. 
Prices: $5.00 each, any size. No bulblets. 
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