Customer Quotes 
Iowa: “Last year we ordered your back cover col- 
lection. Most of them did very well. We showed 269- 
47 (Snowdrift) and 318-47 (Fire Opal) at the Cedar 
Rapids show. Snowdrift was the champion seedling 
and won for us the N.A.G.C. Meritorious Award.” 
—Clarence Block. 
Nebraska: “Was happy to bloom Snowdrift. This 
one glad stands out in my memory of the 1952 
Nebraska show at Omaha and proved to be no less 
beautiful when I grew it in my own garden last sum- 
mer.” —E. P. Schroeder. 
Pennsylvania: “I want to say how delighted I was 
with your bulbs last year . .. They all turned out well 
considering the drought conditions prevailing here. My 
favorites were Southern Belle, Nordic Queen, Crusad- 
er, Columbia, Cream Orchids, Friendship, Wedgwood, 
and Pink Chiffon.” —James W. Bower. 
The Gladiolus Classification System 
The number after the name of each variety in 
our general descriptive list denotes the official 
size and color classification of that variety as 
determined by a committee of the North Amer- 
ican Gladiolus Council. We list these classifica- 
tion numbers because they are helpful to cus- 
tomers in determining the exact size and color 
classification of varieties they may want to buy 
or to exhibit at glad shows conducted under the 
auspices of the N.A.G.C., where this classification 
system is used. 
Glads are classified in five sizes as follows: 
100—fiorets under 244” 
Small _____.__-..200—2%” through 344” 
300—314” through 43%” 
400—414” through 53,” 
500—514” or larger 
For instance, turn to page 13. The first variety 
described, Abu Hassan, is followed by the num- 
ber 378. The 300 means it has a floret size from 
314” through 43%”. The 78 designates this variety 
as a deep violet. Hence the numbers after the 
variety names tell the story of the size and color 
of the individual floret as grown under field con- 
ditions from large bulbs. 
COLOR CLASSES 
00 without conspicuous marking 
a with conspicuous marking 
(Light) 
(Deep) 
Class 
00 White 
White 
Cream 
10 Yellow 
Yellow 
Buft 
(Light) 
(Deep) 
(Red Orange) 
(Light) 
(Deep) 
20 Orange 
Orange 
Orange 
30 Salmon 
Salmon 
Scarlet 
(Light) without markings 
(Light) with ec. markings 
(Deep) 
(Light) 
(Deep) 
(Black) 
(Light) 
(Deep) 
Lavender 
70 Purple 
Violet 
Violet 
70 
76 (Light) 
78 (Deep) 
80 Smoky shades 
82 (Orange Smoky) 
83 (Salmon Smoky) 
84 (Pink Smoky) 
85 (Red Smoky) 
86 (Lavender Smoky) 
90 Any other color. 
Smoky 
Iowa: “Here in Southern Iowa, we have had two 
dry years, hand running. But, Pink Diamond, Fire 
Opal, Pink Chiffon, and Southern Belle stood the heat 
well and shot very large spikes.” 
—Rev. Paul H. Beckman. 
Maine: “Thank you for past favors. Ruffled Ebony 
was the most beautiful flower of that shade that I have | 
ever seen.” —E. E. Pederson. 
Iowa: “I was so impressed with Magnet, by the 
way, that ’m now ordering its sister, Noweta Rose. 
If “the Rose” is even better, as the experts say, then 
surely it must be batting in the same league with 
Burma, Columbia, and King David, the nonpareils and 
finest glads I’ve ever seen.” —Clifford Miller. 
Towa: “Friendship was its usual dependable self... 
surely one of the finest I have ever seen and a pleasure 
to raise and work with—both cut-flowers and bulbs. I 
think it is well named for it seems to sort of grow on 
one just as “friendship” should grow between people.” 
—R. W. Childress. 
Minnesota: “White Lace never fails to stop me in 
my tracks! Its lovely ruffling and soft, creamy throat 
really makes me want to bring them in the house. 
White Lace is a natural for arrangements.” 
—Mrs. Chuck Ruble (Winner of the 
Grand Champion Arrangement at 
the Central International Glad 
Show in Rochester). 
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COLLECTION 
Never has the combination of two glad parents 
produced so many outstanding seedlings as the 
union of Rose O’Day and Elizabeth the Queen. 
Our first sister, Noweta Rose, made her debut in 
1950 after having won considerable acclaim on 
the show table as a seedling. Noweta Rose still 
receives her share of honors at the shows. In 
1951 we introduced Elmer’s Rose, followed by 
Flora, Magnet, and Chivalry in 1952. Rosario 
came out in 1953 and the first bulbs of 88-45 
were distributed the same year. Each of these 
sister seedlings has a distinct personality; each 
has made for itself a place in the hearts of 
gladiolus growers. We bloomed over 7,000 seed- 
ling bulbs of the cross which gave these seven 
varieties. Though you may favor one over an- 
other, we promise you a new thrill in growing 
this family of glads in your own garden. 
NOWETA ROSE. .._.-..___- See page 29 
ELMER’S ROSE. ..-.--.-- Medium Rose 
ROO RASS aes es ieee See Page 21 
MAGNET (ool ee Rose-Lavender 
CHIVAER NY ai0c 3) ee at Lavender 
ROSARIO oe ees See Page 39 
Scan ree aun eae eee See Page 41 
TL and 1M of each of the 
7 sisters, a $2.71 value, for $2.00 ( 
2L and 2M of each of the 
7 sisters, a $5.42 value, for 
3L and 3M of each of the | 
7 sisters, a $8.13 value, for 
