Howdy Folks :- 
Our 1952 gladalogue is a bit reduced in size due to a revised method of describing 
varieties. 
Hope you won't mind the brief descriptions of the standard sorts but frankly, they 
are so well known, it’s really not required. Our collection of newer novelties has increased 
in number to an almost bursting point. 
We shall continue in our endeavors to bring to you the finest of the new and best of 
the old. If there are varieties you don’t see and which you feel have merit, please tell us. 
It's impossible to grow every variety but we do make a real try to list the top ones. 
Join a Gladiolus Society 
By all means join a gladiolus society to get the utmost enjoyment from your glads. 
We shall be glad to tell you which one is nearest you, if you will write us. Remember these 
organizations are for your benefit and not only will you have a chance to show your blooms, 
but you will also meet a lot of grand people. 
Appreciation 
You have been most kind to us the past year and every year for that matter. We do 
appreciate your orders and thank you ever so much for them. Fortunate indeed we are to 
number so many fine folks as you as our friends. 
It has been our endeavor to bring to you the best in bulbs and varieties. The many 
letters received indicate that you like them. We shall continue to do everything possible 
to merit your continued confidence. 
New Varieties 
This year as usual, you will find some fine new varieties listed in the following pages. 
We are confident that each one is a potential winner and well worthy of introduction. 
Our policy is to list as few varieties as possible, not as many as we can. Each one has 
passed rigorous tests as a seedling and has emerged with flying colors. They warrant your 
serious consideration, 
Miniatures 
The smaller flowered varieties are getting popular with amateurs and florists alike. 
We offer you a carefully chosen group. Try a few ruffled miniatures to add enjoyment to 
your garden. 
Start A Friend Growing Glads 
If everyone started just one new person growing glads each year, the results in a few 
years would be astonishing. How about selecting someone in your neighbourhood that 
looks like a real gardener and giving him a small collection of bulbs that you feel you can 
spare. 
When you have done this, send us his name with your order and we will send you a 
bulb or two of a newer variety. You will do him a good turn and add to your personal 
satisfaction. 
Glad gardening in 1952. 
Cover Picture 
Champions All! 
The smiling couple on our cover is Mr. and Mrs. Earl Randall of Fredericton, New 
Brunswick. You can’t blame them for feeling happy because Earl is holding the Grand 
Champion spike of Personality and his good wife Firebrand, the reserve Grand Champion 
spike. This same spike of Firebrand was awarded the second day championship. 
In addition Earl’s spike of Wayfarer was awarded best spike of recent introduction 
and his basket of Carnival, staggering spikes with 7 or more blooms open, was best basket 
in show. 
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