model grower; it is robust, makes clean, healthy bulbs, 
and cuts well from small bulbs. From Evangeline it 
seems to have inherited its rate of production and 
blooming date. Its only fault, if one can call it that, 
(for it is truly an asset to the arranger) is that, like 
Evangeline, the florets will misplace some. We have 
found the slight upward tilt of the florets makes Ruf- 
fled Dream much easier to use in arrangements. For 
our display at the Central International Glad Show in 
Rochester, Minn., Mr. Starker made a lovely arrange- 
ment of Ruffled Dream and shell pink snapdragons. 
When the spikes are perfect one could not wish for 
a more outstanding specimen in a beautiful, formal 
gladiolus (See our halftone cut on this page). Each 
precisely formed floret is enlivened with a soft creami- 
ness in the throat. When Ruffled Dream blooms in 
your garden it will be an event. It will equal or 
exceed the pulchritude of any glad emanating from 
Noweta Gardens. 
Any size, each, $1; 6 for $5; 12 for $10 
IL, 1M, 1S, 10 Blbts. for $3 
\, Pint of Bulblets for $60 
7 x * *& (432) (Fischer, 1955) (85 
Minaret e e e days) (Beauty’s Blush x 
Friendship) (Seedling No. 456-50) Minaret is a lofty 
spire-like salmon-pink glad that consistently produces 
model spikes even from small bulbs. It is not as rich 
in adjectives as some but it has a dependability that is 
rarely equalled. 7-9 round, recurved, casually ruffled, 
ivory-throated florets are precisely placed on steeple- 
like heads that have a generous bud count. Bulblets 
are exceptional growers often making marketable 
spikes even here in Minnesota. From Beauty’s Blush, 
Minaret has inherited a remarkable quality of disease 
resistance. We were impressed with its ability to with- 
stand 3 weeks of rain last fall and remain a healthy 
green even until the very last. Only Beauty’s Blush, 
Sweet Sixteen, Dusk, and Dark David equal it. Min- 
aret is a coming commercial. 
Any size, each, $1; 6 for $5; 12 for $10 
1L, 1M, 1S, 10 Blbts. for $3 
14 pint of bulblets for $60 
x *_ * (236) (Fischer, 1955) (80 days) 
Redcap ee (Little Sweetheart x Ruby) 
(Seedling No. 84-49) Good miniature red glads are 
rather scarce and so we feel there is a definite need 
for elfin Redcap. Like its parent, Ruby, it is not a 
supremely beautiful variety but once it finds a way 
into your garden it is apt to stay awhile because of its 
general good behavior. Redcap loves to bloom. One 
might almost say it is a “blooming fool” as even the 
bulblets make cuttable spikes in profusion. The blaz- 
ing red florets are unusually crisp and round. A gold- 
en line surrounds each petal edge. We believe Redcap 
will be widely grown. 
Any size, each, $1; 6 for $5; 12 for $10 
1L, 1M, 1S, 10 Blbts. for $3 
1) pint of bulblets for $20 
Dusk wk * (483) (Fischer, 1955) (85 days) 
e e e (Beauty’s Blush x Rose Charm) 
(Seedling No. 920-50) Remember Sandman? This 
dusky colored glad simulates Sandman in its overall 
shading of subdued old rose and salmon undertone. 
The large, bold, snowy-white blotch immediately ar- 
rests one’s attention thus enhancing the character and 
personality of the entire flower. Dusk is not as beau- 
tiful as most of the Noweta introductions but it is an 
ace performer save for a few bends. It produces quan- 
tities of graceful spikes right down the row. Every 
bulb, even the smallest will produce a ribbon of color. 
A sister of the stately Wild Rose, it is a glad of ex- 
ceptional growing power. A rapid propagator; _the 
bulblets develop into a hedge of green by digging time. 
A large stock permits a modest price. 
Same price as Purple Burma Ruffled Dream 
Joe 
