(Evans) 
PINT SIZE (Class 166) 
From E. A. & E. F. Quackenbush 
This tiny miniature is lavender with a creamy white 
throat. The total height of the plant and spike is from 
36 to 40 inches. The spike has from 16 to 18 buds on a 
flowerhead of from 18 to 20 inches. It opens 6 to 8 at a 
time, with 4 or 5 more showing color. It will win on the 
show table and is excellent for arrangements. It is not a 
face-up. The placement and facing are excellent. 
Price—$2.00 per bulb, any size. One bulb and 10 bulb- 
lets, $4.00; 10 bulbs and 100 bulblets for $25.90. 
CONFIDENCE (Torrie-Flad) 
From Glad Meadow, Freeport, Ill. 
(Introducer’s Description ) 
This shapely rich, salmon pink with a yellow throat and 
tremendous substance bears its name out well. It has an 
abundance of satin sheen and florescence which contributes 
to an ensemble that is really breathtaking. Its propensity 
for opening is great with as many as 10 and 8 more show- 
ing color. The flowerhead is 25 to 28 inches with 20 to 22 
buds. Health, propagation, germination are excellent. It 
often makes salable spikes from bulblets. 
Priced—Large $3.00; Medium $2.00; Small $1.00. (10 
at 8 times the single rate) Bulblets 10 for $3.00; 100 for 
$24.00. Grower's Unit: 5 large, 5 medium, 5 small, 50 
bulblets for $21.50. 
BLACK JOE (Torrie-Flad) 
From Glad Meadow, Freeport, III. 
(Introducer’s Description ) 
The imperial potentate of your glad garden.’ You will 
find Black Joe to be early on the job with its 20 buds and 
S florets opened which are splendidly ruffled. A_ rather 
unusual dark red with a florescent overtone and a silver 
edging. Its spikes are straight and willowy. It is a 
splendid increaser and does not sunburn like many other 
dark reds. Discriminating fanciers rate this one very highly. 
We advise Black Joe for your early cut. 
PRINCE (Torrie-Flad) 
From Glad Meadow, Freeport, III. 
(Introducer’s Description) 
An outstanding new brilliant red smoky. A seedling 
of Red Wing which carries a 24 bud flowerhead with 
beautifully ruffled florets. Grows as tall as the old Vaga- 
bond Prince. For a really vibrant color we recommend 
this classical formal to you. It is a most consistent grower 
easily opening 10 florets on uniform straight spikes. One 
of the most brilliant gladiolus in our list. You can stock 
the Prince with utmost confidence. Don’t pass this one up. 
Prices on Black Joe and Prince: Large $3.00; Medium 
$2.50; Small $2.00. Bulblets 10 for $2.50. (10 bulblets 
sold only with the purchase of a bulb). 
ELMER’S ROSE 
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