THE 1952 GLADLAND ACRES CATALOG 
In presenting our variety list for 1952, it would be very pleasing if we could afford 
the space to give you a word picture of each variety in detail; as each of the 677 va- 
rieties herein listed, naturally has some special attribute that is responsible for its ap- 
pearance in our list of offerings. Such a presentation is impossible within the budget 
limits which we can afford for catalog expense. We have given you a complete break- 
down by color classes and further segregated by floret sizes, and with the information 
as to number of days required to bring into bloom, the average number of buds per 
spike and the average number of florets opening and holding in good condition, to- 
gether with name of originator and year of introduction, you will be able to make in- 
telligent selections. As we see them, every variety listed is a superior one in some re- 
spect and we do not believe that you could pick a poor one from the entire group. 
If you grow principally for flower show competition, you will be interested in our 
suggested list of varieties most apt to win blue ribbons. This is based on performance 
in our gardens here, and in most classes alternates from our list might perform better 
in your locality. If you grow for home decoration you will find that the 300 size class 
(Medium size florets) together with the small and miniature varieties will actually be 
more useful than those with the giant and large size florets. however there is a thrill in 
growing these new modern Giants. that will doubtless keep them tops in popularity for 
a long time. 
We have added a very considerable number of varieties to our list this season. All 
of these have the name printed in CAPITAL LETTERS with an “’*’” symbol for easy iden- 
tification. There are no quantity discounts on any of these varieties so marked. On 
all others — quantity discounts are 20% from the each price for 5 or more of a single 
size and kind. 36% discount from the each price for 25 or more of a single size and 
kind. 
Orders for less than $5.00 net, are not prepaid, nor are items on which you take the 
36% discount. In such cases we will expect you to remit to us on receipt of the bulbs, 
the actual postage cost incurred by us in mailing. Orders totaling $5.00 or more, se- 
lected at each or ten rate, will be mailed at our expense. All orders will be shipped on 
the date you specify (beginning Dec. Ist): however if desired before March Ist, they 
will travel at your risk of freeze damage. 
A SPECIAL OFFER OF GLADLAND SEEDLINGS ORIGINATED BY PAUL V. BAKER 
This season, following a hybridization program during which we have grown literally 
thousands of seedlings we expect to send out to about 50 customers only, a set of 3 
different seedlings which we plan to introduce formally in 1953 and 1954. These will 
be sent out under number and the names to be used will be later sent to each customer. 
The ‘price per set of 3— $3.00. This is a net price and not subject to discounts of any 
kind. If any or all of them do not perform as you would wish, the bulbs and increase 
may be returned for full credit. Naturally several returns of a single variety would 
cause us to decide that such seedlings should not be further distributed. Your frank 
opinion as to the merits or faults of these will be greatly appreciated. 
WE SCHEDULE 2 ORIGINATIONS OF MRS. WALTER WERTH OF OREGON FOR IN- 
TRODUCTION IN 1953. 
Class 412 (80 days) This very clear, clean medium deep yellow self, with no markings, 
opens 6 ruffled florets of 19 buds. This seems to be the best large yellow we have grown 
here and has been consistently excellent both this summer and the summer of 1950. 
Class 542 (85 days) Giant ruffled pink, with large white throat area. Easily opens 8 
of its 21 buds, in 100° heat. Tall, vigorous grower, perfect formal placement. Looks 
like a sure show-winner. 
We will supply these for $2.00 per set of the 2 varieties, to about 40 of our customers, 
this season for trial plantings. Doubtless this quantity will be very quickly reserved. 
Prices NET and only one set to a customer. 3 
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