1951 INTRODUCTIONS 
BLUE BLOOD (IH) Class 576 
(Inbreds BB] X BB7) 
This has an enormous, slightly-flecked slate blue 64-inch blossom. The foliage is the 
huskiest and most vigorous I have ever seen on any glad, which is something the blues are 
NOT noted for. This illustrates the magic that can be wrought by inbreds in weeding out 
weaknesses that are inherent in glads. For further information on the inbred hybrid proc- 
ess see other pages of this catalog. Despite the high price, all sizes of bulbs sold out early 
last year. Bulbs are huge and clean as a pin. They should be de-eyed for exhibition, since 
the bulb tends to split, but it will produce five-inch bloom even after splitting three or four 
times. Some question my classification of color, saying it is nearer lavender than violet. 
The inbred parents are both from Blue Beauty, Pfitzers linebred blue, generally considered 
the healthiest and most satisfactory performer in that color class. Blooms in 80 days, 
opening 6-7 with good placement on a healthy stalk. 
Bulbs, $7.50 each. Bbts. .75 each, 10 —$6.00. 
DRIVEN SNOW (I) Class 200 
(Inbred of Queen of Bremen) 
Beautiful, extremely tall and healthy small decorative. Almost pure white in color 
with nice ruffling and flowerheads that will go to 36 inches! Opens 6 to 8 bloom with 4 
showing color on a very tough, long willowy stem that never breaks or crooks. Best des- 
cription of bloom is that it is a miniature edition of White Christmas. I know lots of words 
but not the ones to do justice to its beauty. This is one of the first inbred gladioli offered 
to the public. Should have no real show competition in the white and cream small classes. 
Likely to be the tallest glad in your garden. Sold out early last year in all sizes. Blooms 
in 75 days. 
$3 any size bulb. Bbts, 10 — $3.00 
BLUE EYES (1) Class 371 
This is another inbred, with one of the prettiest and most interesting color combina- 
tions in glads. A mulberry purple, it has a large blue throat blotch. Open florets, 5 to 6 
open, tall and husky plant. Healthy foliage and bulbs. Good propagator. Early. Should 
prove of value in adding stamina and health to both your blue and purple seedlings. Intro- 
duced at $1 last year, it was a bargain, and we sold so low on stock that it is being priced 
the same again this year. 
$1 any size bulb. Bbts. 10 — $1.00 or 100 — $8.00 
$8 per 10 large bulbs. $7 per 10 medium or small bulbs. 
