EVANGELINE 
TIVOLI 
GRATITUDE 
T is indeed a pleasure to again review the past glad season and try to evaluate the rela 
tive merits of the various varieties. The following remarks are based on observations from 
our field trials. While our results may differ from those of other growers, we give you 
this résumé with the hope that it will prove both interesting and helpful in selecting new 
varieties for your garden 
WHITE—Florence Nightingale continues to perform well and is a commercial as well 
as show variety. Mother Fischer is one of the best new ruffled varieties and rates high in 
test trials. Also rating high is the snow white Silver Count. White Goddess and Sierra Snow 
are two ruffled beauties. In Wanguard we have a larger and more whiter version of Salmons 
Glory. White Tower looks good among the newer blotched whites. Morning Kiss and 
Lady Anne are both very worth while. In the smaller types White Lace and Cupid are 
ruffled beauties. Mt. Index remains a reliable cutter 
CREAM—In test garden trials Leif Erikson rates exceptionally high. Columbia is a wel 
come addition to replace Corona which it closely resembles. If you are not successful 
with Connie G, try Cream Orchid, you will be fond of this ruffled beauty. The tall Sal- 
mons Glory is a perfect cutter and very nice too 
YELLOW—Gold is perhaps one of the most important new yellows. Its color is very 
deep but pure. A real beauty. Spotlight still holds the spotlight in the commercial field 
Ruffled Sundance has an AA commercial rating. Manchu and World Beater are two 
distinctive blotched glads that you will love. In Aureole we have that glorious ruffling 
that attracts on first sight. Others that will please are Cynthia, Rheingold and Golden Fa- 
vorite, 
BUFF—One of the leaders is Patrol which has earned a high rating. The most spec 
tacular is the showy Pactolus. It is very different. Sunspot is grand and backed by a good 
show record. Other good buffs are Sunlight and Arethusa. The smaller and dainty Fairy 
Butterfly is elegant for arrangements 
ORANGE—The bold strong growing Orange Gold is still a favorite with us. Betty 
Duncan is outstanding and very beautiful. The red orange Circe produces fine show spikes 
Midsummer, Henri de Greeve and Huahina all did well the past season 
SALMON —Polynesia gets the nod in this strong class. It has commercial and exhibi- 
tion qualities. The heavy ruffled Gorgeous Deb is a glorified version of Victory Queen. 
Both extremely beautiful. Spic & Span continues its popularity and justly so. We have a 
promising newcamer in Dolly Varden which bears watching. Cordova is one of Prof 
Palmer’s best. It has fine commercial possibilities 
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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 
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SCARLET—One of the better rated scarlets in test garden trials was the dazzling Sans 
Souci. Certainly one to watch. Red Wing is still living up to its reputation as a great 
glad. Fire Gleam is a splendid doer with a fine reputation. Poinsettia is offered as a very 
promising commercial. Dieppe is a great favorite here, being superb both as to beauty 
and color. Bonfire and Blazing Fire are two of the most brilliantly colored, In the blotched 
scarlets, Gen, Marshall possesses commercial qualities 
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PINK—Miss Holland has that fresh pink color of the former, well known Coryphee. It 
has received an AA rating and should be a valuable variety. Skyway is another color mar- 
vel. Lacy ruffling and a fresh color at once attracts you to Friendship. Benares was out- 
standing the past season as was the flesh pink elegantly rufled C. D. Fortman. The creamy 
pink Sheherezade gave some beautiful stretchy flower heads. Hearts Desire, Sweet 16 and 
Co-ed are all worth while new varieties. There are so many good pinks but Treasure Island, 
Phantom Beauty and Gen. Eisenhower certainly rate a mention 
LAVENDER PRINCE 
RED—Birch Red is a sparkling beauty that is also an outstanding commercial. In 
Grand Monarch we have a true giant. Its color is a different sort of brownish red. One 
cannot overlook the older but still excellent Red Charm. In the black reds. Velvet Mantle 
is especially lustrous and a very tall grower. The older Black Opal is still excellent and 
well liked. 
ROSE—Evangeline is a fancier’s delight and an outstanding cut-flower. Certainly one 
of the very best. Tivoli will really thrill you with its faultless blooms. Gwen is an im 
proved and taller Chamouny. A little lighter in tone. Folklore is different with its fresh 
deep pink enhanced by the large white throat. In Dr. Fleming we have fine color, nice ruf- 
fling and good texture. Looks promising. In the darker shades, Noweta Rose produces 
those massive spikes that will win in the shows. Adoration is the lightest shade of 
creamy lavender rose but must be planted early for best results. Coming to the rose reds 
Boulogne, Harry Hopkins and Burma are all tops. The latter being heavily ruffled and one 
of the all time greats 
LAVENDER—Elizabeth the Queen has held the reign of Queen of the lavenders for 
the past ten years and is still going strong. No need to say more. Nearest to true laven- 
der is Patrician and it is gaining favor each season. Francesco is another beauty, possess- 
ing nice ruffled and exquisite form. In Benjamin Britton we have a deep toned lavender 
approaching light purple that is considered a good commercial. Still going strong are 
Parthiena, Minstrel and Lavender Prince. In the smaller type, the elegant Lavender and 
Gold with tall wiry stems, is ideal for arrangements. 
PURPLE—King David is a glorified King Lear retaining the same lustrous sheen and 
picotee edge but having better attachment. A valuable addition to this group. Lancaster 
has real class and commands attention. Among the older ones Convoy possesses a very 
pleasing color, Purple Supreme is very tall and reliable but lacks some of the grace found 
in other yarieties, 
VIOLET—Good new varieties in the so-called blue class are slow to appear. This is 
the most difficult color to achieve in breeding but we hope for better things in the future 
We have one oustanding variety in the strong growing Ravel. The best all around blue to 
date. We liked the clear toned Blue Boy with its contrasting darker throat. High Life 
produces moderate sized blooms on a tall spike. The darkest is Abu Hasson and is still 
very popular as a cut flower. Libretto is the largest among the light blues, 
