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In listing gladiolus seed this season we are 
taking over for an old friend, H. O. Evans, who 
for the past thirteen years has supplied many 
gardens with outstanding crosses of gladiolus. 
We have set up a seed producing program that 
we feel is unequaled anywhere in the world. 
“Tom’’ Manley has charge of the whole seed 
program. 
Having available nearly 1000 varieties of 
gladiolus to evaluate and use in our seed program 
we have carefully studied over all the factors 
involved in producing quality seed that will 
produce quality seedlings. 
Fortunately “Tom,” a genetic major in col- 
lege, has a vast knowledge of the principles of 
plant breeding, plus the ability to observe out- 
standing features of a gladiolus variety. He has 
checked over all the available data on gladiolus 
parentages, and other factors involved. And from 
this knowledge we think we have selected parents 
that will produce good seedlings. We _ shall 
always be very alert to any developments in 
the breeding game. 
You will note in our seed list that in most 
cases a cross will contain an older variety. These 
crosses were not made especially to intercross 
new varieties but to bring together varieties 
that should produce quality seedlings. We cannot 
predict what any seed will produce. However we 
are endeavoring to obtain the highest percentage 
possible of topnotch future introductions from 
our crosses using varieties that are strong in 
worthwhile features. 
FoR EXAMPLE—Terrific and Glorious carry 
their ability to hold 10 or more open to many 
seedlings. Pactolus 8-10 open plus many spec- 
tacular blotches. Heirloom and Pennant, poor 
seed makers, have their fine qualities transmitted 
through their sister seedlings, Trafalgar and 
Evangeline. The great interest in miniatures 
In growing glads from seed remember 
that no two seedlings will be alike. You 
can get most any color from any cross. 
Plant the seeds shallow like any other 
seed but as they are rather slow to germi- 
nate cover them with burlap or other 
material till the seedlings appear. They 
should make small to medium bulbs the 
first year and will bloom the second year. 
Don’t expect too many world beaters but 
you should get a lot of seedlings that will 
please you and you certainly will get a 
lot of fun growing them. 
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prompts us to use many of Butt’s varieties for 
form and color. Wonderful yellows are coming 
from Golden Boy, our 1954 introduction, and 
massive Golden Flute. The same is true with 
blues and deep reds from Salman’s Sensation 
(578) and Pfitzer’s Sensation, (K&M 1953) (578). 
Our list represents 100 of the finest crosses 
obtainable. Try your luck in choosing the best 
crosses and become the owner of a new variety 
which we will test and if worthy of introduction 
will purchase and introduce for you if you wish. 
SEEDS ARE IN PACKETS, 10 seeds for 25c. 
If you purchase $2.50 worth of seed, select 2 
additional crosses. If your order is for $3.00 or 
more we will give you a bonus seed packet of 
crosses of exceedingly fine new varieties of which 
seed stock is not sufficient for listing or crosses 
that are difficult to make resulting in a limited 
seed supply. 
HOW TO ORDER. The seed-bearing parent is 
the first variety mentioned. Canadian and other 
foreign customers do not have to secure a permit 
to import seeds. Crosses are identified by their 
number. Order by number as ‘1 pkt. of cross 
#153—.25c”’ 
COLLECTIONS. For the person who does not 
want to select any certain crosses, we suggest a 
collection. These are of our choosing and will be 
excellent crosses. These are from crosses where 
either insufficient crosses were made to obtain 
enough seed for listing or of crosses which do 
not set large numbers of seed. All collections are 
of the highest quality and represent the best. 
Parentages given on all packets of seeds in col- 
lection. 
Seed Collection No. 1. 
Beginner’s Collection 
$2.50 
A collection of 12 packets of seed plus a bonus 
packet containing 100 seeds. 
Seed Collection No. 2. 
Amateur’s Collection 
$3.50 
A collection of 20 packets of seed, many fine 
crosses, 
Seed Collection No. 3. 
Connoisseur’s Collection 
$5.00 
A collection of 25 packets of seed of our finest 
crosses, many rare varieties, crosses of many new 
varieties and seedlings. A real start toward be- 
coming an introducer of gladiolus. All seed offered 
is from hand-pollinated crosses made under con- 
trolled conditions. We invite you to visit our 
hybridizing garden this year. 
