merge imperceptibly into each other. It opens 7 
large florets with 4 more showing color on a 19 
bud spike. Flowerhead is 28’ long with the floret 
arrangement in a regular, but informal manner. 
Among its show awards is the American Home 
Achievement Medal which it received at the 
Keystone State Society show in 1951. In breeding 
experiments Blossomtime has been an excellent 
parent, as it transmits its fine growing qualities 
and substance to most of its offspring. We have 
promising seedlings from it in colors from pure 
white to pink and salmon. 
L any size 2.00,10 for 16. 1 Bulb, any size, and 
10 bbts, $4.00, 10 bulbs and 100 bbts. 32.00. 
Bulblets sold only with bulbs as shown. 
From MARION C. RICH 
Introducer’s Descriptions 
CAVALIER 568 (Pastel x Porcelain Blue) 
Midseason. This is a giant bluish mauve self 
color with lightly frilled edges and fluted centers 
in petals of open florets. Very vigorous grower, 
reaching a height of 66’ with 30” flowerhead and 
6’ blooms, 20 buds and 6 blooms open, with 6 in 
color. Facing and spacing of the florets is ex- 
cellent, as is their texture and attachment. Bulb- 
let production is good, germination easy and 
excellent. A large stock permits the low intro- 
ductory price. 
Any size 2.00, Bbts. 10 for 2.00. 
Unit Special: 1 L, 1 M, 1 S, 10 BBts., 6.00. 
GRAPEWINE 470 (Arethusa x Black Diamond) 
Early midseason. This early, heavily ruffled, 
brilliant clear wine purple self-color, with slight 
white line in throat, is a sensational find for 
commercial use and a beautiful addition to the 
exhibition group. It grows to a height of 52 
inches, with 25-29 inch flowerhead, 5 inch 
blooms, 20 buds, seven open and four in color. 
Substance of the florets is excellent, placement 
good. Plant and bulb are very healthy and bulb- 
let production and germination is good. The low 
introductory price makes it available to everyone. 
It has had first year and Commendation award 
from the Empire State Gladiolus Society. 
Any Size 2.00. Bbts. 10 for 2.00. 
Unit Special: 1 L, 1 M, 1 S, 10 BBts. 6.00. 
From ROWSE BROS.—Australia 
I have been appointed sole agent and introducer 
for the Rowse varieties in the United States for 
which I consider myself very fortunate. I have grown 
the following in my test garden and find them very 
exciting and exotic. The Rowse varieties, aside from 
good color and other ordinary good qualities, make 
unusually tall, strong, healthy growth. They are 
really a race of giants, at least those I have seen. 
BALLERINA 541 Midseason. Light ivory 
flushed pink, making really a delicate pink, with 
a small rose blotch in the throat. Buds are pink 
and nicely ruffled. Opens 6-8 enormous recurved 
Vy 
blooms out of 20 on a 26” head. Grows up to 5 
feet with slender willowy stem. Attachment is 
not always the best but plenty good enough for 
the home garden. Really a powerful giant, yet 
delicate in coloring. One to rave over. Good 
propagator. I cannot furnish large bulbs till 
April. 
Any Size 3.00. 1 Bulb and 10 Bulblets 6.00. 
LOVABLE 532 Midseason Here is another 
giant plant maker that stands out anywhere. 
Lovely shade of salmon pink, often flaked, but 
the flakes enhance its beauty. Soft yellow throat. 
The florets are attractively waved and arranged 
in staggered formation. It opens 8 or more 6” 
blooms with a total of 20 or more. Has a long 
head and gets up to 6 feet tall with strong straight 
stems. A variety that draws you to it in the gar- 
den. One of the finest things in our test garden 
last season. Will make a grand commercial. It 
opens well in water. I cannot furnish large bulbs 
till April. 
Any Size 3.00 each, 1 Bulb and 10 Bulblets 
6.00. 
SOUTH PACIFIC 576 Late mid-season Nice 
clear shade of medium blue with darker pansy 
blue blotch on which is a narrow white diamond. 
Strong nearly 5 foot stems with 7-8 6’’ blooms 
open and 22 total buds. This looks like a fine 
thing but stock is very small and I can’t furnish 
bulbs till April when the new crop from Australia 
comes in. They will have plenty of rest for grow- 
ing this summer. Fair producer and good germi- 
nator. 
Any Size 5.00 each. No Bulblets this season. 
From SALMAN, Holland 
SALMAN’S SENSATION 576 Mid-season A 
real sensation among blues. Medium dark blue. 
Opens 6 or more well placed and attached 6-7” 
blooms with 8 showing and a total of 22. Plant is 
extremely rugged, growing to 6 feet tall, with 
dark green, very heavy foliage. Has several long 
side shoots that make fine bloom. You must see 
it to appreciate it. Good propagator. 
L 2.50, M 2.00, S 1.50. 
From G. V. SNYDER 
CHEROKEE 590 (Chief Pontiac x Burma) 
Midseason A new and distinctive color 
distinguishes Cherokee. It is a rich velvety bronze 
to which is added a beautifully formed floret, 
wide open, ruffled, and of excellent texture. It 
grows uniformly perfect spikes of excellent place- 
ment with fine attachment. It opens 7 51%” 
blooms on 54” spikes of 20 buds. It is perfectly 
straight and gives excellent blooms from all size 
bulbs. Bulblet production and germination good. 
Awards include American Home Achievement 
Medal, Award of Merit, and other blue ribbons. 
This was very nice in our test garden and has 
been very well spoken of by others. 
L 4.00, M 3.00, S 3.00, B 10/4.00, only with 
bulb. 
