EVANGELINE 
TIVOLI 
GRATITUDE 
AGAIN this season we will attempt to evaluate in this review the relative merits of the 
various varieties we grow here at Croix Farms. These remarks are based on observa- 
tions as noted in our field trials. Our soil is a silt loam and the performance of some varie- 
ties may differ in other types of soil or in different climates. We give you this review, how- 
ever, in the hope that it will be interesting reading and that it will assist you in the selec- 
tion of varieties. 
WHITE—We had many good whites perform for us the past season. Needless to say, 
Florence Nightingale was outstanding as usual. Consistent easy growing White Goddess is 
making many friends. Ruffling adds to its beauty. On one year’s trial, Morning Kiss looks 
like a coming commercial, It’s worth a trial. Swing would. rate high if it had better attach- 
ment. We like Mt. Index as an early cutter. It’s very tall, too. Nova Zembla was especially 
nice and it’s pure white. Roosevelt’s Memory produced marvelous large spikes the past sea- 
son. For contrast, tiny Starlet is a decorative delight. Silver Wings is still rightly very 
popular. Snow Princess and Margaret Beaton, though older, are excellent cutters. 
CREAM—Prof. Goudriaan was large and with excellent form should be valuable for both 
exhibition and commercial use. Ruffled Connie G. is simply out of this world but has dis- 
appointing habits at times. Salmon’s Glory is very showy and well liked. Leading Lady is 
still a leader—a great winner in this class. Oriental Pearl and Lake Placid still command 
attention. We like Lady Jane for cutting. 
YELLOW—The yellow class has been greatly strengthened the past few years. Spot- 
light has commanded the No. 1 spot but is being hard pressed by fine newcomers. Pure 
deep yellow Gold looks very outstand’ng and along with Golden Favorite should give Spot- 
light real competition. Rheingold also looked good on first trial. We like the dazzling 
Manchu—it’s different. If you like light yellow, no doubt you will like Cynthia. Auriole is a 
frilled beauty, also in the lighter shade. Gleam is lovely but short. Two early cutters of 
note are Belle Jaune and Yellow Herald, the latter being well frilled too. 
BUFF—Patrol is a show winner and you will like its easy opening qualities. The showy 
Pactolus is the most spectacular. Its prominent scarlet blotch on a warm buff is very dif- 
ferent. Sunspot is grand and backed up by a good show record. Cheerful Sunlight was also 
good. Kawatiri can best be described as elegant. Same can be said of ruffled Arethusa and 
it's early too. Dainty Fairy Butterfly is really graceful and gives us a very early pastel. 
ORANGE—Orange Gold, a true orange, was a favorite with us the past season. One of 
the 3 or 4 best glads in our fields. Midsummer, a salmon orange, should become a great 
favorite when better known. Betty Duncan is gaining favor each season and is tops in its 
class. Splendid color but on the salmon shade. The new deeptoned Huahina looked good on 
limited trial. Henri de Greeve should become popular when stock is available. Older favorites, 
Gratitude and Trocadiro are well worth a place in any garden. Lantana is a bit short but 
a grand color. 
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Special [Awards 
We have never published a complete list of all our show winnings but we would just like to 
point out here some interesting highlights. Over a period of the last 10 years, Croix Farms 
have been awarded 18 medals, including 2 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze. These have been 
received from the following Gladiolus societies: New England, American, Canadian and Min- 
nesota; also the Midwest Glad Show, American Peony Society, Pennsylvania Horticultural Soc., 
Minnesota Horticultural Soc. and Minnesota Peony and Iris Soc. In addition to the medals 
We received 15 silver cups and vases, 4 engraved plaques and countless numbers of ribbons 
given for sweepstakes, championships and special awards. We are proud of our show achieve- 
ments. Our customers can do likewise if they plant championship stock. 
SALMON—Polynesia is here to stay. It’s a great glad of pure live salmon, An outstand- 
ing commercial type and yet it’s winning firsts in major shows. Cordova is one of Prof. Pal- 
mer’s best and I am sure it will be well received. Victory Queen is a real beauty both as to 
color and style. Dieppe, classed deep salmon, could pass for light scarlet. A great glad that 
should place in the first ten of anybody’s list. Harmau is similar but not so brilliant or as 
large. Spic and Span is another great. You will be thrilled with its wonderful spikes. 
POLYNESIA 
ARETHUSA 
LAVENDER PRINCE 
SCARLET—Red Wing has more than lived up to its reputation in our fields. Its pleas- 
ing glossy florets are slightly ruffled. We have a fine addition ta this group in Gen. Mar- 
shall. It is a deep scarlet with creamy blotch. Very large and early too. Bonfire is perhaps 
the most brilliantly colored of all glads. We had wonderful blooms from Je Maintiendrai the 
past season. It was large and impressive. 
PINK—Silcherlied was one of the finds of the season. A MHolland variety of much 
promise and said to be more beautiful than Tivoli by one American grower. Time will tell. 
Skyway is a color marvel. One of my favorites and an early commercial. Friendship is 
another beauty. Lacy ruffling and white throat add to its beauty. Deep pink Benares from 
Holland looked promising on one year’s trial. C. D. Fortman was outstanding in the flesh 
pink range and the ruffling adds to its beauty. In the same light true Beauty’s Blush was 
excellent. Gen, Eisenhower, Phantom Beauty and Treasure Island are all very different but 
all very fine. Pandora has been somewhat overlooked by many but it is a mighty fine glad. 
Camrose has that freshness of tone and along with Ethel Cove Cole are good florist colors. 
RED—The satiny deep crimson Birch Red is really something to see. However, I 
advise not to brush aside the older Red Charm. It still can battle with the leaders. One of 
the most brilliant is Feuerreiter, a fine vermilion red. Ruffled Red Rascal should become a 
favorite. In the black reds, Velvet Mantle is especially fine and it can take the heat. The 
older Black Opal can still stand up with the best. 
ROSE—Tivoli is without a doubt one of the best ten glads—practically faultless. Classi- 
hed as rose but believe it should be light pink. Same can be said of Evangeline as it is a 
beautiful pale light pink. Here we have large size combined with beauty. Dr. Fleming, 
from Holland, looks very promising. It’s fine color is supported with ruffling, heavy texture 
and large size. Adoration, if planted early, is another light-toned beauty. No doubt we will 
hear a_lot about Noweta Rose. Boulogne, color near to American Beauty rose, is one of the 
better Holland varieties. Of course do not overlook the great rich-toned Burma. It is really 
something and I would class it in the first ten. ; Z 
LAVENDER—Elizabeth the Queen still leads the parade in this group. It’s an exquisite 
ruffled beauty. Nearest to true lavender is Patrician. If it continues to perform well it will 
rank with the leaders. Benjamin Britten, a deep-toned lavender approaching light purple, is 
very different and may become a valuable commercial. Dark mauve lavender Parthiena is a 
new giant. Minstrel also has giant florets being slightly ruffled and needle pointed. Lav- 
ender Prince is a good commercial as is the smaller flowered Lavender & Gold. 
PURPLE—Sherwood greatly strengthens this class. This tall silky purple is really fine. 
Both Lancaster and the older King Lear are beauties and have real class. Purple Supreme is 
tall and reliable. Convoy possesses a very pleasing color, 
VIOLET—Ravel is the most vigorous of all blues and a fine flower too. It is in big 
demand. In the medium tones we liked High Life and Blue Boy, the former being the taller. 
Libretto has the largest florets and is the lightest in tone. Abu Hassan is the darkest. like a 
blue-violet petunia, none like it. 7 
