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The three introductions on the opposite page come from C. H. and G. Melk 
and represent some excellent new varieties. Much of my knowledge on gla- 
diolus growing was learned from these glad people during our many years 
of friendship. They are large producers of cut flowers for the Milwaukee 
market, as well as large bulb growers. I have confidence in their judgment 
and selection of seedlings worthy of introduction. 
—_s 
HONEY (Left) 
Honey is a very classy and substantial 
pink, with somewhat lighter throat, but 
practically of self color. It is nicely 
ruffled and of excellent substance. 
Florets firmly attached, averaging 
about 6 open. Medium size. Has nice- 
ly ruffled and richly colored buds. I 
helped pin on the rosette for best seed- 
ling basket at the South Wisconsin- 
North Illinois show at Jefferson last 
summer. 
Prices, each - Large $3.00 - Med. $2.50 
Small $2.00 - Bulblets 10 for $3.00 
PINK CLASSIC (Center) 
One of the largest, strongest growing 
and finest glads in my garden this past 
season. When the Melk’s visited my 
glad patch during the summer they 
were wondering, when at a distance, 
about the large, tall glad dominating 
the rows of seedlings. Of course they 
were surprised when they were told 
it was their own Pink Classic. It grows 
very tall, produces 52 inch or larger 
florets which are ruffled and fluted. 
Color, a deep pink, shading into lighter 
throat. Bulblet production and germi- 
nation good. 
Prices, each - Large $3.00 - Med. $2.50 
Small $2.00 - Bulblets 10 for $3.00 
SKIPPY (Right) 
Here is a fine, tall, heavily ruffled 
white. Spikes are wiry, just the type 
florists like for their basket and vase 
designing. There’s a small pink blotch 
in the throat. Florets up to 5 inches 
usually 6 open and many showing 
color. I think Skippy has a good future 
as a commercial variety. It's not sen- 
sational but is a very substantial type 
of glad... not a “flash in the pan,” 
but one which will stand the test of 
time. 
Prices, each - Large $3.00 - Med. $2.50 
Small $2.00 - Bulblets 10 for $3.00 
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