MAN ABOUT 
TOWRS 
Anderson is the home of the first successful 
Double Dragon gladiolus, a new variety which is 
creating national interest and is bringing fame to its 
growers, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dale, of Federal 
Gardens, 1047 Federal Drive. Nina Ward, of 
Middletown, editor of ““Ward’s Glad News Ser- 
vice,” directed Man About Town’s layman eye to 
the horticultural marvel that has excited fanciers 
in all parts of the country. 
The flower appeared five years ago in the Dale 
gladioli patch through some accident of nature, 
growing from what appeared to be a normal gladio- 
lus bulb. From the original plant Mr. Dale de- 
veloped a quantity of seedlets until he now has ap- 
proximately 2,000 bulbs. Until now, reproduction 
of Double Dragon glads was considered almost im- 
possible, although many experimentors were working 
on the problem. The Dales have registered their 
plant as the Novelty Queen. 
In appearance, it has the basic six petals of any 
glad, but after that it elaborates on its own. Col- 
umbine-like spurs, approximately an inch and a half 
in length, curl at the back of each petal, and the 
inner side of the floret and throat are feathered 
with petal frills which give somewhat the appearance 
of a ruffled pom-pom chrysantheum. The blossoms 
are a soft rose-salmon shade, and the spikes carry 
as many as 16 buds and grow to a height of four to 
four and one-half feet. 
This year Mr. and Mrs. Dale have entered their 
Novelty Queen in nine state and national shows, to 
date winning five first place blue ribbons, one second 
place red ribbon and two rosettes of merit. Flower 
judges have declared it the most successful and 
beautiful double glad yet seen. 
— from ANDERSON’S IND. BULLETIN 
NOVELTY QUEEN (Left) 
Looking to the future we in the glad 
world see such innovations as Novelty 
Queen, the first dragon type. Florets 
are spurred, ruffled and entirely dif- 
ferent than any you have ever seen. 
Color is deep peach, or coral. Novelty 
Queen is a sport. It sets seeds and may 
prove valuable for hybridizing. 
Prices - $10.00 each, any size 
WHITE STAR (Center) 
Recommended as a choice early white. 
All cut flower growers are looking for 
good early whites and here’s one 
worth stocking. Color is white with 
bottom petals of rich ivory. Florets 
slightly fringed and recurved. Place- 
ment good. Spikes hold 16-20 buds 
with six 4-inch florets open. Blooms in 
60 days, one of the very earliest. Bulb- 
let production and germination excel- 
lent. Bred for disease resistance. 
Prices - $2.00 each 
Unit consisting of 10 each, large, med. 
and small and 140 bulblets at $50.00 
KOKOMO GIANT (Right) 
Really a huge, vibrant pink. Color 
value approximates that of Tivoli. A 
rough and tumble grower. Usually 
opens around 5 of these giant florets 
on tall, straight spikes. This one should 
win more than its share at the shows. 
Those of you who are especially in- 
terested in size, and yet want the as- 
surance of other good qualities should 
try Kokomo Giant. 
Prices - $3.00 each of any size 
10 of mixed sizes at $25.00 
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