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1952 INTRODUCTIONS 
From WEEK’S GLADIOLUS GARDEN (Originator’s Description) 
POINSETTIA (L. E. Weeks) A pure light spectrum red, florets slightly ruffled. It classes 
in 450, blooming time is 85 to 90 days. The plant grows to a height of 50 to 55 inches 
and spikes carry up to 21 buds, opening up to 7. Propagation is good, germination is 
fair: 
Poinsettia was tested in the 1950 N.A.G.C. trial gardens. Out of 61 seedlings tested, 
but 5 were approved and of this number, Poinsettia rated third. It was also approved 
as disease resistant in Florida tests. Poinsettia has not been shown at any of the large 
shows, but has won locally whenever displayed. It won best basket for two consecutive 
years at the Oregon State Fair. Its extreme richness of color, healthy stock and fine 
growing habits should rate it as one of the finest reds yet introduced. Poinsettia is 
pictured on the front cover. 
Priced: L $2.00; M $1.50; S $1.00; Blbts. $ .20 each; 10 for $1.60. 
Grower’s Unit A: 1L, 1M, 1S, 10 Blbts. for $5.00. 
Grower’s Unit B: 5 L, 5 M, 15 S, 100 Blbts. for $35.00. 
V Pint Blbts. for $100.00. 
From RELIANCE GARDENS (Originator’s Description) 
BADGER ROSE (Krueger) Badger Rose is a bright medium rose colored gladiolus that 
blooms in early season on tall spikes that carry 7 open 514-inch florets on a 20-bud 
spike, flowerheads run about 27 inches. 8 or 10 additional buds will be in color. The 
floret attachment is secure. The very lightly ruffled florets of Badger Rose are of 
medium shade. The throat petals are of rose purple color with cream side margins of 
narrow width. Badger Rose is a rapid propagator and easy germinator. It makes 
large bulbs from bulblet stock. It is healthy and consistent in its performance—a truly 
great commercial. 
Priced: L $2.50; M $2.00; S $1.50; Blbts. $ .30 each; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $20.00. 
Grower’s Unit A: 5 L, 5 M, 5 S for $15.00. 
Grower’s Unit B. 50 L, 50 M, 50 S for $100.00. 
ARDELL (Krueger) Ardell is the most thoroughly dependable cream gladiolus for com- 
mercial growing. It is a tall growing variety with an early bloom habit. Ardell opens 
8 round, heavily ruffled florets in the same color shade as White Gold. The florets are 
of 41-inch size and are placed almost “one over one” on the long spikes. A long 
ribbon of bloom results from this arrangement. It opens up well to the top; attachment 
and keeping qualities are excellent. 
Ardell is a fast propagator. Bulblets from bulb stock are very large. They germinate 
easily and they make many large sizes the first year. 
Priced same as for Badger Rose, above. 
From GLAD MEADOW (Originator’s Description) 
TOMAHAWK (Graff) Tomahawk is a very lovely shade of scarlet with just enough red 
in it to make the florets outstanding. There are a few Pencil line stripes in the throat 
which comes down about half way on the lower lip petal giving the impression of a 
scarlet without markings. There is a tendency for recurvement and frilling on the 
outer edges of the petals. It opens very well in water from all types of bulbs and all 
stages of cutting. A very healthy introduction that Glad Meadow is proud to introduce 
and dare say one of its best. It blooms very well from bulblets, stands straight on a 
willowy stem with good placement and green healthy foliage. Tomahawk blooms in 
about 85 days attaining a complete height close to five feet. The flowerhead is 28 
inches in length, with a total of 20 buds. The facing is perfect with formal placement, 
its lasting quality is good, has plenty of vigor with good texture, will open 6 in the 
field and 8-10 indoors. It has a very firm attachment which is desirous of any good 
gladiolus. Tomahawk was one of the healthiest growers that we had in our fields. 
We recommend it very strongly to you as one of the better buys for such a high 
calibre gladiolus. Bulblet production, very good, with good germination. 
Priced: L $2.50; M $2.00; S $1.50; 10 Blbts. $2.50; 100 Blbts. $20.00. 
Grower’s Unit A: 5 L, 5 S, 5 M for $15.00. 
Grower’s Unit B: 5 L, 5 S, 5 M, 1000 Blbts. for $100.00. 
