GLADVIEW GARDENS 3 
CLASSIFICATION 
This year we are classifying nearly all the varieties of glads that we are listing, 
as to size, color and approximate days to bloom. The following classification chart 
is the one used by most of the major gladiolus shows. 
The number after the name of the variety Class COLOR CLASSES 
denotes the classification number as they are 00 White 00 without conspicuous marking 
classified in our gladiolus shows at the present White 01 with conspicuous marking 
time. They are classified in five sizes as follows: Cream 06 
Medium Glads ............. 100—Florets under 23” My eee Rae 
Small Glads coven 200—23” through 33” LIEN 1 Gane 
20 Orange 20 (Light) 
Medium Glads ................ 300—31” through 4-3/8” Orange 22 (Deep) 
Orange 24 (Red Orange) 
IsarvenG lads ttnsivcstaenue 400—43” through 5-3/8” 30 Salmon 30 (Light) 
: Salmon 32 (Deep) 
Giant Gladswn..arn.cess 500—5” or larger Scarlet 36 
For example: Crinkle Cream. 40 Pink 40 (Light without markings 
Pink 41 (Light) with c. markings 
Pink 42 (Light) 
In parenthesis (Ellis) is the name of the or- 50 Red 50 (Deep) 
iginator. 400 denotes large size glads. The 10 Ree a Pee 
denotes (light) yellow. Followed are the ap- 60 Rose 60 (Light) 
proximate days to bloom. This is the average Rose 62 (Deep) 
time required when large bulbs are planted— Lavender 66 
when the soil is warm enough to start imme- 70 Purple 70 
diate growth. This may vary in different soils, Violet 76 (Light) 
; ; Violet 78 (Deep) 
and in seasons when the rainfall and temper- 
: ; 80 Smoky shades 
ature is not normal. In some instances the days Smoky 82 (Orange Smoky) 
to bloom are not available in certain varieties. Smoky 83 (Salmon Smoky) 
Smoky 84 (Pink Smoky) 
‘ : Smoky 85 (Red Smoky) 
By using this chart you may be able to easily Smoky 86 (Lavender Smoky) 
assign placement for your entries at the shows. 90 Any other color 
Join a Gladiolus Society 
Most Glad fans are eager to obtain all the knowledge possible. Any or all the 
Societies listed below will supply you with just that. Up to the minute information 
on disease control, and other cultural directions. Records of the show winners, and 
other valuable information. The cost is small. 
The North American Gladiolus Council The Minnesota Gladiolus Society 
Mr. Alfons Bazdorf, Secretary Memecrsnip Ses 
; rs. Dorothy Kra 
MICA GES Lge Car ata Ly 6720 Corvallis Avenue No. 
Lincoln Park, New Jersey Minneapolis 22, Minn. 
The Council issues quarterly bulletins. Membership $1.50 per year, which in- 
Membership $1.50 per year. cludes three issues of the “Glad Fan.” 
OUTSTANDING GLADS IN 1950 
Although the past season was rather cool and dry, it did give us a grand oppor- 
tunity to carefully scrutinize the good and bad performance of many of the late 
introductions. It is impossible to grow every variety that has been introduced, 
therefore, we are listing only varieties that we have checked in our own gardens, or 
have personally observed growing in the originators’ gardens. Many of you, no 
doubt will be disappointed in not finding listings in our catalog of some of the highly 
advertised new introductions? We prefer to grow them a year or two—give them a 
