1956 Jntroductions 
The Exciting New All-American 
Award Winning Glads . . . for Your Garden 
Koyat Sie wart 
Royal Stewart is a truly remarkable new gladiolus variety that has been widely 
acclaimed for its consistently fine performances under an extensive test 
program throughout the United States and Canada. The lightly ruffled florets 
are five inches in diameter and are of good substance. They are a clear 
light red and the long flowerheads frequently carry up to twelve flowers 
open at one time. Growth is vigorous and healthy, with the total height of 
the plants running about five feet. On the occasions when it has been 
exhibited at gladiolus shows, Royal Stewart has proved to be an outstanding 
winner of top awards. 
(Plant Patent 71339) 
Year of Introduction: 1956 
Originator: Ralph Pommert 
Parentage: Red Charm x Unnamed seedling 
Blooming Date: Early midseason 
North American Gladiolus Council Show Classification: 450 
A, fppleblossom 
A gladiolus of the utmost delicacy of coloring, the predominating hue being 
snowy white with a faint touch of cream in the throat and an exquisite 
flush or corona of cool rose pink at the edges of the petals. Up to eight or 
ten trimly tailored florets, about five inches in diameter and of very heavy 
substance, are open at a time on spikes up to five feet tall. A vigorous, 
easy grower that performs excellently with only average culture. Apple- 
blossom will give you a new conception of gladiolus beauty when it blooms 
in your garden. 
(Patent Pending) 
Year of Introduction: 1956 
Co-Originators: Ralph Baerman, Carl Fischer 
Parentage: Beautys Blush x Rose Charm 
Blooming Date: Early midseason 
North American Gladiolus Council Show Classification: 460 
Bulbs of Royal Stewart and Appleblossom are priced at $1.00 each; $2.50 for 3; $4.75 
for 6 (3 Appleblossom and 3 Royal Stewart or 6 of either). Only large size bulbs 
(11/4 & up) will be sold. 
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