Cooney Miss blooms in early mid-season from low growing upright foliage that 
produces a spire type spike that attains satisfactory cutting height, though it is not a 
tall variety. 
It is a consistent spiker carrying about 5 very wide open florets on a 16 bud spike. 
The florists that I supply like it. 
Price each bulb, Large $4.00; Med. $3.00; Small $2.00; Bulblets 50c each, 10 for $4.00, 
with or without a bulb purchase. 
Starter stock unit — 6 Large and 8 Med. and 10 Small and 100 bulblets for $60.00, 1% 
unit for $30. 
Kodaslides 1n color on a loan basis for inspection. 
KEEPSAKE, (Krueger ’50) 410 
formerly seedling 1012-41 
Keepsake is noteworthy for its classic yellow coloring and its florets are devoid of 
any throat marks. A smooth finish enhances the color appeal. Keepsake is not the 
tallest, nor the largest, nor the most ruffled gladiolus, but it is the most beautiful yellow. 
Keepsake is derived from Crinkle Cream and Lois. 
Keepsake grows to a height of 54 inches. It produces a spire type spike, from low 
growing upright foliage, which carries 15 to 17 buds, six of which open at one time. The 
florets are of 4% to 5 inch size. 
Keepsake blooms in early mid-season. It produces bulbiets generously and they 
germinate readily. 
Being a grandchild of Picardy, Keepsake will produce some crooked spikes and a 
small percentage of misplaced florets. 
A Florida grower and a California wholesale grower are enthusiastic about Keepsake. 
Price each bulb, Large $4.00; Med. $3.00; Small $2.00; Builblets 50c each, 10 for $4.00, 
with or without a bulb purchase. 
Starter stock unit — 6 Large and 8 Med. and 10 Small and 100 bulblets for $60.00; 
Y% unit, $30.00. 
Kodaslide in color on loan basis. 
1950 CO-INTRODUCTIONS 
ALOHA, (Graff 50) 
Originator’s description 
“Aloha is a very beautiful gladiolus. It stands 55’’ to 60’’ in height. The flower head 
is about 30’’ long having a total of 20 buds. The stem is wiry, straight and strong. 
The balance is good, its facing erect. Its lasting qualities are excellent. It will open 
6 to 8 florets. 
The color of Aloha is that of a ripe apricot. The throat is lighter than the floret. 
It opens well when cut in color bud. Bulblets increase and germination is very good.’’ 
Bulbs this season will be from bulblet grown stock. 
Price each bulb any size $5.00. 
One bulb and 10 select bulblets for $10.00. 
Growers unit of 5 Large and 5 Med. and 5 Small and 200 bulblets for $125. 
BRIDAL ORCHID, (Carlson-Puerner) 
Cosmopolitan Glad Gardens has come up with another outstanding introduction, this 
time in the much needed light (not pale) lavender color. 
Bridal Orchid will open up to 10 very large florets, on a bud spike of 20 buds usually 
in formal arrangement. It is simply stunning because of its great color bulk and 
its unusually fine color. It grows to a good field height. 
An inspection of its home growing revealed consistency of growth and health. Those 
growing here at Reliance Gardens equaled those viewed and brought here for color 
photography (Kodaslides on a loan basis when requested), hence no super culture 
was employed by the introducer. 
Bridal Orchid is in my opinion, the number one purchase on everybody’s list. 
Its winnings attest to its appealing beauty and beautiful form. 
1 Best Seedling and champion spike, Sun Prairie, Wis. ’49. 
2 American Home Achievement Award, Beloit, Wis. ‘49. 
3 Best Seedling and American Home Award, Garfield Park, Ill. ’49. 
4 Champion Seedling single and 3 spikes, American Home Achievement Award, 
Springfield, Ill. ’49. 
Prices each bulb any size $5.00. 
One bulb and 5 select bulblets, $10.00 
Grower unit prices on application. 
FASHION, (Graff ’50) 
A fine gladiolus from a fine set of parents which bloomed here under its seedling 
name of ‘“Pinky’’. It was outstanding in color, habit, and general appeal. Fashion 
was singled out by a large grower when he visited my planting in early season. It 
passed its cut bloom tests with an excellent record. 
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