1952 CO-INTRODUCTIONS 
KON-TIKI (Shepeck ’52) 
The very best seedling that was in my planting for trial purposes was Kon-Tiki, an 
exceptionally early light rose that presents a clean spike with securely attached florets. It 
should become a great commercial gladiolus. 
KON-TIKI grows to a field height of 50"’ and builds 25”’ flowerheads which carry 7 open 
florets, and 5 colored buds on an 18 bud spike. The soft colored lavender rose florets with 
their white centers are of 4%4’’ size. The spike pattern is like that of one of its parents, 
Gertrude Swenson. Its early bloom habit derives from Lavender Gold its other parent. 
KON-TIKI produces many bulblets and they germinate readily. 
It will show in class 460. 
Price each bulb L—$2.50; M—$2.00; Sm—$1.50; each bbit. 30c; 10 for $2.50. 
Unit A 5 L, 5 M and 5 Sm for $15.00. 
Wholesale prices on application. 
LINDA B_ (Shaw ’52) 
LINDA B is a superior introduction in the 300 size series where it will show in the 376 
class. My attention was attracted to it in the ’50 and ’51 show seasons as a basket entry 
winner at Jefferson, and spike winner at Two Rivers. 
LINDA B blooms in about 90 days — flower heads average about 16’’. It will hold 6 or 7 
florets open with most of the buds showing color. The color is a unique one being midway 
between lavender and purple (usually called violet). It is very uniform in growth, and it 
seldom crooks. 
LINDA B is an excellent gladiolus for home and florist shop arrangements. 
Price each bulb L—$2.00; M—$1.50; Sm—$1.00; no bblits. for sale. 
Tomahawk (Graff ‘52) 
(Red Charm X Red Seedling) 
TOMAHAWK 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 introduc- 
tion that Glad Measow 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 (58 inches). The flower head 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 very reasonable. 
Price each bulb L—$2.50; M—$2.00; S—$1.50; 10 Blts.—$2.50; 100 Bits.—$20.00. 
Unit A 5 L, 5 8S, 5 M—$15.00. 
Unit B 5 L,5 8S, 5 M, and 1000 Bits. for $100.00. 
TRAVELER (Torrie Flad ‘52) 
Last year I carried Traveler to the Garfield Park Show for its orginators, where it won 
acclaim from the commercial growers who were present, as well as a top prize. 
TRAVELER is a rose pink bordering on rose lavender, a pale shade but of good 
intensity. It will open 8 or more 5’’ florets at one time on 28’’ flower heads of 26’’ length. 
Florets are lightly ruffled. 
TRAVELER grows to a good height and it increases well. It is a fine contribution to 
the growing list of gladiolus varieties. 
Price each bulb L—$5.00; M—$4.00; Sm—$3.00; 10 bblits. $5.00. 
