*_* * (533) (Evans, 1947) (80 
Boldface e e e¢ days) Here is a glad whose 
name aptly describes its unusual marking. The red 
blotch makes a sharp contrast on the white throat. 
This again is surrounded by the salmon-scarlet of the 
floret creating a striking combination. Boldface is a 
fine exhibition variety opening 6 to 8 formally placed 
florets on substantial spikes. Often wins top honors 
at the shows. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
x _*& * (240) (Butt, 1948) (65 days) 
Bo-Peep ee (Crinklette x Mibloom) With 
the increased interest in flower arranging, small glads 
are becoming more popular. Not the last to fall in 
line are the alert florists who are beginning to ask for 
miniatures. Hybridizers have a new goal to shoot at 
in developing a wider range of colors in these classes. 
Bo-Peep is one of a fine collection of small glads in- 
troduced by the Canadian hybridizer, Len Butt, who 
has an impressive selection of miniature seedlings 
coming on. The salmony-buff color of little Bo-Peep 
combines beautifully with warm-toned glads and other 
flowers. A robust grower, it produces exceptionally 
large bulblets. (L. 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
kk KK 
Burma **— (562) (Palmer, 1943) (85 
e days) (Premier Henry x 
King Lear) One of the oldest glads on our list, this 
heavily ruffled and fluted, rich rose-red glad ranks far 
ahead of its nearest rivals for both exhibition and 
commercial use in the latest symposium compiled by 
the North American Gladiolus Council. Well grown 
spikes of Burma offer stiff competition on the show 
table. We have an excellent strain of tall-growing, 
regal Burma. (L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
wk ke & «(562) (Lasch, 1953) 
Burma Rose. (85 days) (Sport 
of Burma) A more subdued facsimile of the variety 
above, Burma Rose is identical in form, height, and 
growing habits. Glowing undertones of soft tan create 
an entirely new blend of coloring in Burma Rose. The 
throat has a somewhat deeper rose mark. Should be 
very popular when more widely grown. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.60; 10-5.00) 
(S 1-.35; 10-3.00) (Blbts. 5-.50; 15-1.00) 
Carmen Corliss 2 OOS) 
(80 days) (Picardy x (Wings of Song x Maid of Or- 
leans) X Incense x Beacon) This lovely soft coral 
pink is one of the most beautiful varieties ever intro- 
duced. It is dusted with a myriad of tiny crystals that 
glitter and sparkle in the sun. Carmen Corliss is a 
study in contrasts, too. The bright yellow throats add 
life and charm to the luscious salmony pink. Sub- 
stance is so heavy that the ruffles appear to be carved. 
Not a tall grower and just a moderate propagator. 
(L 1-1.50) (M 1-1.00) (S 1-.50) 
(Blbts. 10-1.00) 
Catherine Beath —— (32) °US 
days) (Golden Goddess x Seedling) This deep golden 
yellow has consistently rated so high in the various 
symposiums that we have decided to list it. It is not 
a style queen but it opens so many (8-10) florets on the 
spike that it is a hard glad to beat on the show table. 
Catherine Beath is a rugged grower that stands up 
under all kinds of weather. 
(L 1-.50; 10-4.00) (M 1-.35; 10-2.80) 
(S 1-.25; 10-2.00) (Blbts. 8-.25; 50-1.50) 
¢ x * * (437) (Butt, 1947) (85 
Carnival ee e days) (Flagship x Algon- 
quin) Of all the varieties we picture in color, per- 
haps no other makes a more striking contrast than the 
sharp white throat against the brilliant, fiery red of 
Carnival. Makes a medium height spike. Demand has 
been so great for Carnival that we see little of it from 
larger bulbs. See pages 21 and 32 for color picture. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
xk KKK 
C.D. Fortnam sx (92 a56 
days) (Red Penny x Myrna) For an all-around good 
glad it is hard to find one to beat C. D. Fortnam. If 
you're looking for beauty there is no lack of it in this 
ruffled, cool rose-pink glad. The florets have a re- 
markably heavy substance and opalescent glow. And, 
if beauty is not your criterion, you'll be pleased with 
the excellent habits of C. D. Fortnam. The tall spikes 
are well proportioned and easy to cut. Opens 6-7 
florets on a 17 bud head of good length. We shipped 
thousands of spikes of C. D. Fortnam in bud this sum- 
mer, Cuts well from small bulbs. Pictured inade- 
quately on page 32. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
*&_*& *& (590) (Snyder, 1953) (85) 
Cherokee e e e (Chief Pontiac x Burma) 
An interesting new glad in a reddish bronze tone. The 
seven or eight open florets have prominent midribs 
that give the flower quite a different “feel” from most 
glads. The florets are well placed and attached to tall, 
sturdy flowerheads. Cherokee is already quite popu- 
lar in the “any other color” color class. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) (Blbts. 10-1.00; 100-8.00) 
& x _* * (466) (Fischer, 1952) (85 
Chivalry one days) (Elizabeth the 
Queen x Rose O’Day) Lightly frilled Chivalry is the 
only lavender in the famous sisterhood distinguished 
by Noweta Rose. It is also the only one without a 
throat mark of some kind. We like to bloom Chivalry 
in the cooler days of late summer and fall as it is 
prone to crooking during hot weather. Makes vigo- 
rous plants and satisfactory spikes. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
Circe **= (523) (K. & M., 1949) (85 days) 
° ¢ e (Axioma x Regenbogen) The 
bright, glossy scarlet-orange of Circe lures one from a 
distance like a beacon guiding a navigator on a dark 
night. The plainness of this brilliant glad is relieved 
by a small cream mark on the throat. Circe was a 
welcome addition to our cut-flower garden producing 
fine, large spikes in a much needed color. 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(S 10-.80) (Blbts. 15-.25; 100-1.00) 
4 *_* x (466) (Williams, 
Just about the latest blooming variety on our list 
which explains its scarceness at the shows. Should be 
a contender for prizes with its generous florescence. 
This tall formal lavender easily opens 8-10 blooms 
with most of the remaining buds showing color. Be 
sure to plant Col. Atkinson early if you want to bloom 
it before frost. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.70) 
(S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
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