Gladiolus Seed 
A considerable interest exists in growing gladiolus seed to produce 
new varieties. Our crosses were planned well in advance and we 
were able to secure a large number of fine ones. All anthers were 
removed early in the morning to avoid contamination from birds and 
bees and the pollinization was made personally by Mr. Pazderski in a 
very careful and meticulous manner. 
Hybridizing is a slow tedious job, and an expensive one for the 
results produced. After the cross is made, the seed pods must be 
collected at just the right time, the seeds removed, cleaned and pre- 
pared for sale. The best varieties were used, ones that have proved 
successful from past experience. New crosses were made, particularly 
in the miniature end. With the tremendous interest in miniatures, and 
with the need of some new and better miniature varieties, it is hoped 
that some of these crosses will produce some fine seedlings. 
The seed-bearing parent is the first variety mentioned, and each 
cross is identified by a number. Order by a number—one cross No. 
C200, etc. Seeds are put up in packets, 12 seeds in a packet for $.35. 
If you purchase ten crosses, select two additional crosses free. If your 
order for seed totals $5.00 or more, we will include a bonus seed packet 
of some of the newer introductions crosses, items which we do not 
have enough stock to list. 
In growing seed, you will find that no two seedlings are exactly 
alike, even from the same cross. You can get almost any color from 
a cross. In the front of the catalogue, under “SOMETHING OF IN- 
TEREST” we have listed our way of planting seed. You will find it 
easy to follow, or you can just plant the seeds in the garden if you 
wish. The thrill of finding a beautiful new seedling is something that 
cannot be told in words. 
C200—Atom x Ruby 
C201—Atom x Old South 
C202—Babs x Statuette 
C203—Babs x Ruby 
C204—Babs x Bo Peep 
C205—Bo Peep x Babs 
C206—Bo Peep x Lady Killer 
C207—Boccherini x Summit 
C208—Brenda x Summit 
C209—Boccherini x Copper Lustre 
C210—Crinklette x Lady Killer 
C211—Copper Lustre x Summit 
C212—Copper Lustre x Boccherini 
C213—Copper Lustre x Circe 
C214—Circe x Summit 
C215—Evangeline x B31-6 (Ruffled Salmon Pink Seedling) 
C216—B31-6 (Ruffled Salmon Pink Seedling) x Evangeline 
C217—Lady Killer x. Marionette 
C218—Lady Killer x Statuette 
C219—Lady Killer x Ruby 
C220—Marionette x Peter Pan 
C221—Marionette x Babs 
C222—Negus x Summit 
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