THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S GUIDEBOOK FOR 1951 
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511 GOLDEN FLUTE (Hartman ’50) M. 
Very light yellow with slight pink 
cast. Cherry pencil and slight brush 
on deep yellow lip petal. 7 inches and 
larger, 7 and more open on flower- 
heads 25-30 inches on very tall spikes. 
16-18 buds. 
Has been seedling champion at Tri- 
State, Toledo, Chagrin Falls, Solon, 
and 2 Pa. (state) shows. Secured 
Award of merit at Detroit (S. E. 
Mich.) and American Home Medal at 
Ind. (state). Has been grand cham- 
pion at Chagrin Falls, Toledo and 
Solon. We checked 9 firsts in ’50. 
Our heavy, large bulbs produced an 
average of 28 bulblets each. 
Vv test ratings, 88 A. 
Prices: No Discount. 
Each L, M or S $5. Blts $1.25. 
410 RECORD (K & M) (our ’50 import 
release) M. Pastel finished (soft, 
without glisten), creamy yellow. Three 
or four very faint pepper marks on 
deeper yellow throat. Medium tall 
spikes with round, flat florets 5 inches 
diameter, 6-7 open. Buds have rose 
bud form and appearance. Type varies 
from formal to informal with grow- 
ing conditions from bud to bloom 
stage. Should it fail to make the grade 
as an exhibition glad at the shows for 
lack of number open it will neverthe- 
less quickly command the cut flower 
reputation it plainly deserves. Its color 
harmony with pastels of other colors 
such as, for instance, Benjamin Brit- 
ten, is stunning. Our 1st at Tri State 
(Wellsville, Ohio 749). 
Test rating, B 86. 
Each L .50 M .35 S .20 Blts (100, $3.). 
312 SOLID (Both) (our ’47 import 
release). EM. Pure, deep, glistening 
yellow, with florets of medium size 
a bit ruffled and fluted. The color 
is lively, the flowerheads stretchy, 
with the buds separated nicely in 
early stage of bloom. Attachment good 
and we think it has excellent com- 
mercial prospects. ; 
Our firsts at Binghamton, Tri State 
and Chagrin Falls, ’49. 
Our rating, A 89. 
Each L .40 M .30 S .15 Bits (100, 
$2.50). 
413 SPOTLIGHT (Palmer ’44) E. Clear, 
medium-deep golden yellow with a 
small feathered blotch of scarlet. 
Large blooms, about 6-7 open and 
about 18 buds. The color is extremely 
attractive and the plant is strong and 
vigorous, producing plenty of large 
bulblets that grow unusually well and 
often bloom. Opens well when cut in 
tight bud. Do not confuse with variety 
“Stoplight.” 
Our rating, 85-A-AA. 
Each L .10 F.O.B. per 100 $4. 
412 SUNDANCE (Almey 749) M. Clear 
medium yellow. Ruffled. Superior 
habits. One of the 13 varieties thus 
far to obtain a double A rating, the 
only one so far with a commercial AA. 
Vv ratings 89-A-AA. 
Each L $1.25 M .75 S .50 Bits. 08. 
411 WORLD BEATER (Weltwunder) 
(Pfitzer) (our ’49 introduction.) M. 
Glistening and waxy—a clear, medi- 
um-light yellow of high color value 
with a red throat mark-more promi- 
nent than that of Spotlight. 8-10 
florets open easily on the plant in 
double row formation on almost bone- 
dry soil in very hot weather. Florets 
4% inches and larger. 20-23 buds well 
placed and spaced on strong, tall 
stems. 
Three of the U.S.D.A. pathologists, 
visiting the Valleevue Test Garden 
and our plantings, studied three rows 
of blooms, in extremely hot weather, 
and openly marveled at the substance 
of the clear, waxy florets and their 
complete lack of mild virus which 
causes flecking and feathering of 
color. 
This is a band wagon bargain for the 
cut flower man. 
Test ratings, A 90. 
See illustration on page 31. 
Each L .40 M .80 S .15 Blts (100, $3.) 
(1000, $20.). 
BUFF—16 Series 
416 HUGH PRICE (Both 46) (our ’48 
import release) LM. The color is 
thoroughly clean. A _ bright buff, 
slightly salmon toned, blending into 
yellow throat. Florets all but perfectly 
round, about 4% inches and larger. 
To their beauty of color is added 
beauty of form, being well ruffled and 
ribbed. Makes grand spikes with 8-10 
open in full double row placement. 
As our stock increases from a small 
start, so also our experience and 
ability to appraise. We do not hesitate 
to classify this variety well within 
the limits of the world’s most beauti- 
fully colored glads. Its round floret 
shape and perfect spike outline, to- 
gether with the ribbing and ruffling 
and its shining, bright, clean color 
mark it surely for “knockout” classi- 
fication. So far we consider it flaw- 
less in every respect. 
One of the 6 to 8 varieties whose 
florets fully withstood a prolonged 
soggy, water-soaking period. 
Currently the top color rated buff 
variety. 
Test ratings, AA 92. 
Each L .40 M .80 S .15 Bits (100, $3.) 
(1000, $20.). 
