REDWING (Wright-Graif ’48) 536 
Superlative spikes are common place with Redwing whether grown from large or small 
bulbs. Its exemplary habits make it a great commercial gladiolus. 
Redwing will open eight florets of 6” size on 20 bud spikes of 30” length. 
You can’t go wrong with Redwing. 
Price each bulb L—$1.£0; M—$1.00; Sm—$.50; Bulblets 10 for $1.75. 
SILVER COURT (Lins °48) 400 
At last a white gladiolus that is white! The massive florets attained 500 size here. 
I predict that Silver Court will be grown for many years. 
Silver Court will open seven florets of 514” size on spikes of 20 buds and 24” length. 
This is a real beauty, with an excellent set of habits, including earliness. 
Price each bulb L—$.50; M—$.35; Sm—$.20; 10 bulblets for 50c. 
SPARKLE (Allen-Ruble ’50) 530 
The usual vigor of Ruble introductions is present in Sparkle which possesses a vibrant 
salmon color. In spite of an occasional misplaced floret it will attain favor with exhibi- 
tors and growers. 
Sparkle will open seven florets of 6” size on 20 bud spikes of 28” length. 
I know of no more vibrant salmon color than that of Sparkle. It is a real commercial 
prospect. 
Price each bulb L—$1.00; M—$.75; Sm—$.50; 10 bblts. for $1.00. 
SPIC & SPAN (Carlson-Pucrner ’46) 432 
The “‘precision’’ spikes of Spic & Span have graced the fields and show tables every- 
where glads are grown and shown ever since its introduction. This past year was no 
exception. 
Spic & Span will open 9 florets of 4%,” size on spikes of 20 buds and 28” length. 
Spic & Span is the criterion of reliable satisfactory beauty and performance. 
Price each bulb L—$.30; M—$.25; Sm—$.20; 10 bulblets 50c. 
TIVOLI (K & M ?) 440 
The vibrant, pleasing, warm toned pink color of Tivoli is indeed a pleasing one. Its 
vigorous growth, consistent performance, health and easy propagation stamp it as a great 
gladiolus. 
Tivoli will open 7 florets of 514” size on 20 bud spikes of 26” length. 
Price each bulb L—$.15; M—$.10; Sm—$.05; 10 bulblets $1.20. 
Two Misses and a hit! 
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