sored State Fair Show Tralee was champion recent introduction vase. 
Tralee is a spike maker from all bulb sizes, and under all conditions. Its distinctive 
silvery rose color, its trait of opening 8 or more florets, good propagation and 
consistent performance, and its early bloom season make it a great commercial. The 
number of open spikes will not exceed the crooks of other commercials in number, 
and florists approve of it. Highly recommended. It is an early variety that does 
not fleck. ; 
Kodaslides are available on a loan basis. 
TOPFLIGHT (LaSalle-Arenius ’46) 460 
The sharp rose pink of Topflight easily attracts attention. Its fine color and its 
habit of opening many florets outweigh its fault of lack of “tip finish’. Foliage of 
Topflight ripens early. 
TREASURE ISLAND (Lins ’47) 542 ( 
A beautiful blend of pink and lavender pink tones. Growers have a high regard for 
this fine pink. Treasure Island is a variety of real merit. 
TROCADERO (Lins ’46) 422 
Salmon scarlet Trocadero has already won favor both for its color and fine performance. 
Its color rival is but one, Dieppe. 
TRUELOVE (Klein ’45) 440 
The soft colors of pale but bright pink Truelove with its cream white floret centers, 
regular performance, and early bloom habit make it an excellent variety. Truelove 
will reach success as a commercial variety, and it will please the fan and exhibitor. 
VARIATION (Krueger ’41) 340 
No early pink has eclipsed non-flecking, tall, many open floreted Variation in all 
the intervening years, as a cut flower and florists delight. It will live on through 
the years. The color, serene lavender cast pink with a creamy white throat, is 
Superior. Greatest number of wins ’49 class 340 N.E.G.S. summary. 
VENIDA (Milo ’47) 460 
A fine future is predicted for bold blotched Venida—rose with a large creamy white 
center. It opens 8 florets at one time. It achieves its maximum color effect when 
several spikes are together in a basket or vase. Venida is an excellent variety. 
WAX MODEL (Krueger ’46) 400 
Give the florist an opportunity to select his white and the invariable result is the 
choice of Wax Model. Its emaculate white color enhanced by its small lavender 
spear is unusual. The fact that it is tall and early and a fast propagator make it a 
commercial. It opens 5 florets on a 20 inch flower-head. 
WHITE CHALLENGE (Arnett-Janes 747) 501 
The soundly attached florets of White Challenge with the pale pink blotches and 
8 or more open, make a very imposing spike. It is an excellent keeper. A mid-season 
variety, of much commercial promise. It is a winner of record. Grand Champion 
Spike, Springfield, Ill. ’49. 
WHITE GODDESS (Roberts 748) 500 
A _ ruffled white with a small cream throat area that can attain superlative rank. 
White Goddess produces its very large florets of 514” size, on good spikes, in 
relatively early season. It grows well from bulblets. It is a very fine variety. 
WHITE MAGIC (Kuhn ’47) 500 
White Magic started its career with important wins in Michigan. It is a clear 
heavily ruffled white of beauty. It opens five 514” florets at one time. 
WHITE WINGS (Errey) 500 
The gigantic ‘“‘arty’’ white florets with a Suggestion of a tiny throat mark are 
delightful. It gave outstanding performance here. It is a ‘‘comer’’. 
HOME GARDENERS’ PAGE 
Many garden enthusiasts are not members of flower societies and information relative 
to protection and culture are not available to them, hence the following information. 
Gladiolus bulbs upon receipt should be removed from the package and stored in any 
airy cool location until planting time. All gladiolus, yours, mine, and those received from 
other persons should be treated before planting. One chemical is readily available, 
namely, Lysol. The manufacturer recommends a solution of 14% tablespoons of Lysol for 
each gallon of water. Place the bulbs in a cloth bag and immerse in the prepared liquid 
for 6 hours or more, and plant at once. 
When the.plants have attained a height of eight inches they should receive a weekly 
insect treatment. The dusts sold for this purpose by seed stores are very convenient. 
A combined D.D.T. and rotenone dust is effective. I prefer.a liquid D.D.T. preparation, 
and I am partial to Detex, which I am certain that your seed store can procure for you. 
If not please request the correct address. 
After bloom and harvest gladiolus bulbs should be protected by DiD.T. dust in 
winter storage. 
With this little care you should be easily able to produce gladiolus spikes better than 
those of the growers. 
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