| Page 20 ‘THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S GUIDEBOOK FOR 1952 
512 GARDEN GOLD (Rich-Evans ’48) 410 RECORD (K & M) (our 750 import 
LM. Six inch florets of golden yellow, 
slightly deeper in throat. Color is 
always pure and clean. Lightly ruffled, 
edges frilled. Tall, long, strong spikes. 
Propagation medium and supply is 
small. 
In ’51 5 firsts in 4 N. Y. state shows. 
Our ratings, 85-A-C. 
Each L $1.00 M .75 S .50 Bits .08 (100, 
$5.). 
412 GOLD (Marshall ’51) (our ’51 co- 
introduction) EM. Clear, unmarked 
yellow, somewhat ruffled. Medium- 
tall spikes, 7 open. 
In ’50 received two Awards of Merit, 
Chicago and Edwardsville, Ill. 
In ’51, from the 6 large and 6 medium 
_ bulbs. on trial .at Valleevue, Tom 
- Manley secured firsts at Binghamton 
~.and East Liverpool and Color Cham- 
pion at both Central Ohio (Worthing- 
ton) and W. Va. (Wheeling). Quite 
a dividend for the variety, over and 
above the high ratings secured. 
In the NAGC R. I. symposiums Gold 
topped the 412. series and placed second 
best R. I., all colors in both exhibition 
and commercial ratings. 
Vv: test ratings, 90-B-A. 
See illustration, front cover. 
Each L $2.50 M $1.75 S $1.00 Bits .20. 
511 GOLDEN FLUTE (Hartman ’50) M. 
Very light yellow with slight pink 
cast. Cherry pencil and slight brush 
on deep yellow lip petal. 7 inches and 
larger, 7 and more open on flower- 
heads 25-30 inches on very tall spikes. 
16-18 buds. 
Our heavy, large buibs produced an 
average of 28 bulblets each. 
Has been seedling champion at Tri- 
State, Toledo, Chagrin Falls, Solon, 
and 2 Pa. (state) shows. Secured 
Awardeol. merit eat] Detroit Gs. 
Mich.) and American Home Medal at 
Ind. (state). Has been grand cham- 
pion at Chagrin Falls, Toledo and 
Solon. We.checked 9 firsts in 50. 
In ’51,- firsts noted N. J., Conn., Cen- 
tral International (East Lansing), 
Ohio State, Central Ohio, East Liver- 
pool, Binghamton, Ind. state (Wabash) 
where it was also largest floret at 
full 8 inches. At Valleevue show a 
first, top scoring 38 spike and largest 
floret at 6% inches. : 
Vv test ratings, 88-A-x. 
Each L $2.00 M $1. eb) S .75 Blts .25 
(10 for $2.). 
* habits. 
release) M. Pastel finished (soft, 
without glisten), creamy yellow. 
Three or four very faint pepper marks 
on deeper yellow throat. Medium tall 
spikes with round, flat florets 5 inches 
diameter 6-7 open. Buds have rose 
bud form and appearance. Type varies 
from formal to informal with grow- 
ing conditions from bud to bloom 
stage. Should it fail to make the grade 
as an exhibition glad at the shows for 
lack of number open it will neverthe- 
less quickly command the cut flower 
reputation it plainly deserves. Its color 
harmony with pastels of other colors 
such as, for instance, Benjamin Brit- 
ten, is stunning. 
Vv test ratings, 86-B-B. 
Each L .50 M .85 S .20 Bits (100, $3.). 
410 RUTH LORENE—See new items, 
page 16. 
312 SKY HIGH — See new items, 
page 17. 
312 SOLID (Both) (our ’47 import 
release). EM. Pure, deep, glistening 
yellow with florets of medium size 
a bit ruffled and fluted. The color 
is lively, the flowerheads_ stretchy, 
with the buds separated nicely in 
early stage of bloom. Attachment good 
and we think it has excellent com- 
mercial prospects. 
Our firsts at Binghamton, Tri-State 
and Chagrin Falls, ’49.° 
In ’51 firsts open and R. I. at Ohio 
State. 
Our ratings, 89-A-B 
Each L .30 M .20 S .10 Bits (100, $2.). 
412 SUNDANCE (Almey ’49) M. Clear 
medium yellow. Ruffled. Superior 
One of the 13 varieties thus 
far to obtain a double A rating, the 
only one so far with a com Marcil AA. 
Vv ratings 89-A-AA. 
Each L .60 M .40 S .25. 
411 WORLD BEATER (Weltwunder) 
(Pfitzer) (our ’49 introduction.) M. 
Glistening and waxy—a clear, medi- 
um-light yellow of high color value 
with a red throat mark more promi- 
nent than that of Spotlight. 8-10 
florets open easily on the plant in 
double row formation on almost bone- 
dry soil in very hot weather. Florets 
4% inches and larger. 20-23 buds well 
placed and spaced on strong, tall 
stems. 
Will not fleck or feather in any 
weather. No crooked spikes. An excel- 
lent all-purpose glad. 
In °51 firsts noted Idaho, W. N. Y., 
Empire (Rome), Wash. and W. Va. 
Vv test ratings, 90-A-A. 
Eache lL) 208M 915 3S) 410% Bits). (100; 
$1.50) (1000, $8.) (Qt. $25.). 
