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THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S 
DEEP RED—52 Series 
552 MIGHTY MONARCH (Butt ’46) LM. 
Very velvety, clean, glowing deep red. 
An exceptionally strong grower, ap- 
proaching the power shown by Strath- 
naver and Mid-America. Florets 512-6 
inches, 8-10 open on extremely long, 
20-26 bud flowerheads. 
Our ratings, 90-A-C. 
Has won many championships, mostly 
from medium bulbs. 
Each L .15 M 3/.25 Bits 100/.50. 
552 REDOWA (Butt ’48) M. Velvety, 
medium-deep red (not as deep as 
mighty Monarch), a narrow, deeper 
red line on lip petal. Tall strong spikes, 
close to stepladder placement, 514%4-6% 
inch florets, 6-9 open, 19-20 buds. Its 
commercial qualities look very good. 
In C.G.S. ’51 R.I. symposium Redowa 
rates third, all colors and 3-4-500 sizes 
included. 
Vv test ratings, 84-B-B. 
Each L .25 M .20 S .12 Blts (100, $1.). 
BLACK RED—54 Series 
354 ATATURK (Salman) (our ’51 im- 
port release) E. Very deep, velvety 
black red, a bit lighter red in upper 
throat. Has a glossy, flushed appear- 
ance. Opens 8 in field on wiry stem 
with an occasional crook under adverse 
weather. Some could consider the head 
a bit short for the stem and so far 
(2 years) propagation is below “satis- 
factory level”. However, it appears 
about the blackest glad since Oeganda 
and its color impels us to offer it. 
Vv test rating, 86-B-C. 
Each L .20 M .20 S 3/.25 Bits 100/$2. 
554 MARSHALL MONTGOMERY (Sal- 
man ’48) (our ’48 import release) M. 
A seedling of Mansoer and in every 
respect an improvement. Color is still 
warmer, shining, deep maroon red. 
Enormous florets, wide open, slightly 
ruffled and of pleasing form. 
Has a very velvety appearance. 
Vv test ratings, 90-A-A. 
Each L .25 M .20. 
554 MENELIK (Salman ’50) (our 1950 
introduction) LM. Clean black red with 
rosy tinge blending deeper at base of 
petals. Blue toned purple line on ribs. 
Makes stupendous, magnificent long 
spikes. Medium bulbs make spikes 
practically as big. The huge florets 
have thick petals that were undam- 
aged by a protracted soggy, water- 
soaking period. Propagation is 
medium, bulblets run small but ger- 
minate well. 
In spite of medium propagation and 
somewhat late blooming date, which 
have held its commercial rating to B, 
we do not hesitate in declaring our 
opinion that this is one of the world’s 
best 10 glads. 
In ’51 firsts at Ohio State, Ind. State, 
two at N.W. Ohio, one and section 
champ at Pa. State. 
Watch for it if you do not grow it. 
Vv ratings, 90-A-B. 
See illustration. 
Each L 1.00 M .75 S .50 Bits 6/.50. 
554 MRS. R. G. ERREY (Errey) ’47. M. 
Velvety red, very deep, faintly marked 
deeper. Some crooked stems in ex- 
tremely hot weather. Very tall. Too 
tall at times. 7-10 open on 20-25 bud 
spikes. Easy propagator. Two F.C.C. 
awards down under. Our first, East 
Liverpool, ’49. 
In ’51, 2nd day champion, Ohio State. 
Twelve firsts reported by NAGC. In 
N.Z. in 30 shows, 14 firsts all of which 
were section or division champs and 
5 of which were grand champions (the 
most earned by any variety). 
Vv test ratings 86-B-C. 
L 2/.25 M 3/.25 S 5/.25 Bits 100 /$1. 
LIGHT ROSE—60 Series 
560 MISS HOLLAND (K & M) (our ’52 
import release) E. Venitian pink. 
deeper than Tivoli, close to the beauti- 
ful but crooked Coryphee so many 
hybridizers have tried to equal with 
a straight stem. Has a very faint 
brush in a slightly creamy throat. Has 
wide petals with a good flare. Tall 
foliage, tall spikes, 8 giant florets open 
easily on 21 bud spikes. The high color, 
exhibition and commercial use ratings 
of Vv in ’50, were fully corroborated 
by another testing in ’51. Healthy 
growth and fast propagation. 
This is the first consequential im- 
provement on the wonderful Tivoli. 
This too, will enter the magic 10 
best all purpose glads in 3-4 years, 
assisted by its fast propagation. So 
we suggest you do not allow post- 
ponement of intent to purchase: 
This is the year for both cut flower 
growers and catalogers to get a 
propagating start. 
In ’51, FCC, Haarlem also a 1st at 
the Central Ohio (Worthington) show. 
Vv test ratings 89-A-A. 
Each L 1.00 M .60 S .30 Bits .10 
(100 /$8.). 
Propagating Units: 
5 M, 15 §S, and 100 Bits for $10. 
10 M, 30 S, and 300 Blts for $25. 
Bulbs and bulblets priced per each. 
10 sold at 8 times each rate. 
3, 5 or more sold at this 10 rate. Bulblets 25 at 100 rate. 
