State Show at Boonton, N. J., and the Eastern International at Binghamton, N. Y.,. 
without making any effort to do so. In fact | had no thought of such a win when 
[ made my entries but just showed what I thought was worthy of a place in their 
respective classes. At Boonton, I had four entries in the 300 or medium class and 
all other points were won on the small ones. At Binghamton, it was all on the 
small ones. 
In this list of small flowering varieties | have listed a few of the 300 class 
officially classified as medium. Many of varieties of 300s have the general 
characteristics of the small varieties but their slightly larger petal size has caused 
them to be classified 300, and even so, many are no larger than some that are 
classified 200. Some of these have previously been classified 200 and visa versa, 
some that were previously in the 300 class are now in the 200. The classified lists as 
published by the New England Gladiolus Society and the North American Glad- 
iolus Council and which lists are official for shows held under their respective rules, 
differ on some varieties as to size and on others as to color. This can be accounted 
for by the fact that some varieties might grow a trifle larger in one locality than 
in another and as for color, some shades of some colors are so close to some shade 
of another color that weather, soil and growing conditions in various sections of 
the country might make just enough difference in the color to make it appear 
different. 
Because of this difference in classification, and where there is a difference, 
I am listing both classification numbers according to their latest published lists. So 
if you plan to exhibit, you will have to inquire under the rules of what society the 
classifications are being used in order to make the proper entry. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1955 
GRACIE Y — Class 200—Parentage, Oregon Rose X Eva Mae. Originated by 
R, E. Schwarting, East Williston, L. I., N. Y. Pure white with 3% inch wavy- 
petaled florets on an 18 bud spike with 7 open and 6 in color. Flowerhead, 20 
inches; field height, 44 inches. Blooms early. I believe this to be the best small 
white to date. In the open class at the New Jersey State Show at Boonton, last 
August, Gracie Y not only won first but also the Section Championship. 
ANY SIZE BULB — $1.00 8 for $2.50 no bulblets 
MALIHINI — Class 286—Parentage, Nadia X Gloaming. Originated by Dr. J. J. 
Jecmenek, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Light lavender rose with smoky overtone and 
with rose mid-ribs in a throat having a diffusion of yellow and rose. 314 inch 
florets on a 16 bud spike with 7 open and 4 in color. Flowerhead, 19 inches; field 
height 46 inches. Blooms early midseason. An entirely different one in the small 
smokies of which there are very few. 
ANY SIZE BULB — $1.00 3 for $2.50 no bulblets 
SARA LOU — Class 137—A sport of Coral Bells. Originated by W. H. Rogers. 
Clear coral with slight edging of gilt and with cream mid-ribs dividing a small 
deep red blotch on lower petals. 134 inch florets on a 15 bud spike with 5 open 
and 4 in color. Flowerhead, 18 inches; field height, 42 inches. Blooms early. A 
tiny glad and more colorful than Coral Bells. This will be a strong contender for 
small championship honors. 
ANY SIZE BULB — $1.00 each no bulblets 
SALLY — Class 160—A sport of Kewpie. Originated by W. H. Rogers. Light 
old rose with darker mid-ribs and all petals edged cream. 2% inch florets on a 
13 bud spike with 4 open and 3 in color. Flowerhead, 17 inches; field height, 42 
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