Grant E. Mitsch
Published: 2018-09-10
Total Pages: 54
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Excerpt from Superior Glads for 1931 In presenting this 1931 issue of superior glads, I Wish first Mall to thank my customers for their past patronage and for their letters of appreciation. Those who have never grown my bulbs are invited to give them a trial and be convinced of the merit of these Oregon grown bulbs. I desire that Every Bulb a Gem be a fact as well as a slogan, and any who, for any reason, are dissatisfied with bulbs bought here are urged to write me that proper adjustment may be made. I want satisfied customers. The popularity of the Gladiolus has increased until today it well merits its title of. King of Summer. Flowers. The diversity of form, beauty of coloring, and long lasting qualities as a cut flower make it a favorite everywhere. In form there are wide-open flowers on one hand and gracefully hooded ones on the other, with, in many ih stances, ruffled, laciniated, pointed, or curled petals. In color Glads range from very dark red (almost black) to exquisitely dainty pastel shades and even snow white. Nearly all colors are represented, includ ing white, yellow, violet, red, and pink with intermediate shades While true blue remains a goal towards which hybridists 'must work with a View of future attainment, yet definite approaches are being made towards this color which has intrigued the breeders of other varieties of flowers as well as Glad hybridizers. The ethereal delicacy of the primulinus' hybrids lends them to use in vases and small baskets, while, where more of' a show is desired, the grandiflo-rus varieties excel. In size, Glads range from very small flowers to some of the most recent varieties which frequently measure seven to eight inches across under high culture. To add a touch of real blue to your gardens, you can do no better than to plant a few Delphiniums, the finest and most beautiful blue perennial. A few Lilies and Dahlias are also being offered to those interested in these aristocrats of the flower garden. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.