Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. rente k.E.Kunderrt A. E. KUNDERD The Originator of the Ruffled and the Laciniated Gladioli GOSHEN, INDIANA January 1, 1928. Dear Customer: You will quickly agree with me when I say that no one can do any job as perfectly when crowded almost to the limit. That’s exactly the position I find myself in when springtime comes along and too many of my thousands of customers wait until planting time is upon them before they send their orders to me. I know just how easy it is to put off ordering for one reason or another and so I am making it worth your while to send your orders early and at the same time make it easier for me to fill them. Really, you are profiting in two ways— First: by sav¬ ing in cost of bulbs (see my special discount offer on page 21 of this book), and Second: because if I receive your order before the rush I can handle it more carefully and you will be sure that it will be filled exactly as you wish. As the season advances and orders come faster and faster there is always that possibility of my selling out on some variety you particularly want, which will be a disap¬ pointment to you. So you see it is really a worth-while advantage to order before February 15th because you get your bulbs at a lesser price and also you are more certain of getting what you want. IN THIS EDITION Unusual Subjects of Interest to Flower Lovers Evolution of the Gladiolus See pages 2 and 3 Proofs of the Superiority of Kunderd Gladiolus See pages 4 and 5 Winners of Photo Contests for 1927 See page 8 Many Uses of the Gladiolus See pages 6 and 7 How to Plant and Care for the Gladiolus See pages 77, 78, and 79 Mr. Rockwell’s New Book on the Gladiolus See page 76 The New Race of Kunderd Gladiolus with the Laciniated Petals See page 19 Laciniated Gladioli . Pages 18, 19 Snapdragon Gladioli . Page 19 Ruffled Gladioli. . . . Pages 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 New Plain Petaled Gladioli . . . .Pages 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 Primulinus Hybrids . Pages 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 Gladioli Collections . Pages 11, 16, 17, 29, 41, 48 Gladioli Mixtures . Pages 49, 50 THIS year I am showing 6 new pages of color reproductions of some sixty varieties of the Gladioli listed in this catalog. Although these colors represent the best of color work obtain¬ able along this line, yet, like all attempts to represent the beauty of flowers it comes far from showing the marvelous beauty and variety of the Gladiolus. I am still aware that I have told you in my catalogs before that the engravers’ art has not yet succeeded in truly represent¬ ing in colors the real and varying colors and shades of flowers. It is still true that for general appearance, proportion, and detail of Gladioli a well made and well printed half tone made from a good photograph is more nearly accurate than any color method yet invented to represent this class of subjects. If prospective patrons will carefully read the printed descriptions given of each variety listed in this catalog they will be able to form a pretty accurate impression of what any given variety may look like when in bloom. Please study the color pages in this book also by artificial light at different angles and observe what varying effects you will obtain. Observe also how various red varieties represented have apparently the same color or shade while as you would see it in the actual flowers there really is a great difference. Next year I hope to again present to my patrons still other beautiful color work, but always with the in¬ tention of giving only as far as possible an approximate idea of varieties for it is not possible to convey but a faint idea of the marvelous variety and beauty of the now vast number of “The Modern Gladiolus”. The numbers given with the names of varieties listed below correspond with numbers on color plates. 1. Byron L. Smith p. Philatelia 3. Intensity 4. Pageant 5. A. E. Kunderd 6. T. A. Weston 7. Thomas A. Edison 8. Mrs. Frank Pendleton 9. Imperium 10. Chicago 11. Pink Cloud 12. Anthony B. Kunderd 13. Pauline Kunderd 14. Virginia Hale 15. Purple Spot 16. Marshal Foch 17. Snow Boy 18. Immensity 19. Blushing Beauty 20. Flaming Vale 21. Paramount 22. Scarlet Princeps 23. Wawasee 24. Mrs. Geo. W. Moulton 25. Gene Stratton Porter 26. J. D. Oliver 27. Rajah 28. Blanche Bollinger 29. Indian Maid 30. Robert J. Kunderd 31. J. J. Mitchell 32. Favorite 33. Pink Cloud 34. Taro 35. Fuld’s Favorite 36. Chas. F. Fairbanks 37. Fairest White 38. Highland Laddie 39. Dr. Nelson Shook 40. John T. Pirie 41. Ruth Huntington 42. Red Cloud 43. Buckeye 44 . Splendorra 45. Dr. Nelson Shook 46. Purple Glory 47. Tyrian Beauty 48. Battle Creek 49. Goshen 50. Rosy Glow 51. Dream 52. Pantheon 53. Red Copper 54. Anthony B. Kunderd 55. Ed. Springer 56. Indian 57. Marigold 58. Patricia Carter 59. King of Oranges 60. Ulrica 61. Magic 62. Golden Frills 63. Golden Tinge 64. Taurus 65. Shell Pink 66. Zona 67. Virginia Lou 68. Jap 69. Virginia Lou 70. Ulrica 2 1928 FOR the last several years I have, in my catalogs, been giving a history of the Gladiolus, tracing its development from the “wild” va¬ rieties, or species, down through the earlier crosses among the species into the older strains. We found here the rise of the first great strain, the Gand- avensis, followed later by Lemoine’s great “new creations” of “Lemoinii”, then by his Nanceianus type and, about the same time the appearance, in Germany, of Max Leichtlin’s great “cre¬ ation” which later be- came the famous Wild Specie, «Childsii>. strain. It is always a pleasure to me also to refer to the great work of Mr. H. H. Groff in Canada, who about 1900 added so much new material of varying types and outclassed any¬ thing preceding their introduction. Gandavensis Type Various minor types or strains of Gladioli such as the Colvilli, Ramosus and Nanus groups had also been developed during this period but no further distinctive type of much importance ap¬ peared until the in¬ troduction of my now so famous and much admired Ruffled Gladi¬ olus, along about 1908 to 1910. These by my, perhaps, new methods of breeding and selec¬ tion were accompanied by many outstanding and varying types of plain petaled varieties. One very outstanding characteristic of these new strains is their vigorous and prolific tendencies. These new qualities and the vary¬ ing types resulted in a great forward step in the improvement of the Gladiolus and greatly stimulated its popularity throughout the world and placed America in the lead in pro¬ duction of fine Gladioli. Breeders all over the world are now making use of these new strains in their experiments and crosses but it must be borne in mind that to these new introductions belongs the credit of the de¬ velopment of Ruffled Gladioli and in a great measure the immense popularity of “The Modern Gladiolus”. During now over a third of a century, since I began to lay the foundation for the development of the Ruffled Gladiolus, I have also made many experiments and selec¬ tions tending to de¬ velop still other beau¬ tiful types and five years ago, in 1923, I introduced the first really perfected Laciniated Petaled Gladiolus ever sent out. However, at a much earlier date, (1918), I had also sent out a Laciniated Petaled variety, “Cutie”, and a large flowered variety, “No. 163” in 1915, which mostly came with laciniated petals. The latter variety, I am this year reintroducing, under the name of “Red Roamer”. * Lemoinii Type Other promising forms which I have developed are Upright Flower¬ ing, Snapdragon and Recurvii types. From all over the world are coming 1928 A. E. Kunderd, Goshen , Indiana , U . S. i4. cr*o 3 inquiries and increasing orders for these new strains and gladiolus breed¬ ers everywhere are using them also in their production of new seedlings. With the immense amount of ma¬ terials which I have accumulated these many years, I am prepared to turn out from year to year mag¬ nificent new Gladioli which I feel certain cannot be equaled anywhere else in the world. This year I am introducing over a hundred mag¬ nificent new kinds, by far the largest high class collection of new varieties ever introduced in one year by any originator anywhere. My friends and patrons may rest assured they will be able to find here a distinct and outstanding collection of very superior Gladi¬ oli unequaled any¬ where else. During the seasons of 1925 and 1926, when I was enabled to ex¬ hibit thousands of new varieties of my own at the American Gladi¬ olus Society’s Annual Shows, held at Roch¬ ester, N. Y., they easi- 'Sanceianus ly won all of the lead- Type ing awards, including the President’s Cup and the Achieve¬ ment Medal, over all others. At Des Moines, Iowa, at the State Fair where they were also exhibited in 1925 at the Show of the Mid- Western Gladiolus Society (affiliated with the American Gladiolus Society), they again won overwhelmingly over scores of other growers’ and originat¬ ors’ productions. The past year I was unable to make my intended exhibit at the American Gladiolus Society’s Show at Hart¬ ford, Conn., due to a very late season. However, the two highest prize win¬ ning exhibits, in my absence, con¬ sisted principally of Kunderd cre¬ ations. Nevertheless, the splendid growing late summer and beautiful autumn weather has given me one of the finest, if not the best crop, of bulbs which I have ever harvested and my friends can feel cer¬ tain that I am offering them not only the fin¬ est collection of Gladi¬ oli ever listed but also at the lowest prices possible for high quality. The long list of awards granted to my productions is too ex- ^ tensive to allow of a Ru-i-ed VP6 detailed mention in this catalog but anyone interested along this line may find very interesting re¬ ports, also a story of my large ex¬ hibit at the Sesqui-Centennial in Philadelphia in 1926, also much other data, testimonials, etc., in my 1927 cata¬ log, copy of which may be had free upon request. Anyone who has not seen a copy and who is interested in Gladioli will do well to secure these cata¬ logs and keep them on file for reference for the useful informa¬ tion and interesting data which they con¬ tain. Laeiniated Type 4 13 Choice New Plain Petaled Gladioli for 1928 — Continued bordered by two distinct additional color zones. First a very dark, deep red about one-fourth inch wide. This is bordered again by soft yellow very beautifully stippled red. A wonderful and showy flower in every way. Each, $3.00. Fairview — Many large flowers open at a time. Petals colored deeper towards the outer ends. Throat blotches, on lower petals, of deep, velvety red with deeper central bars. Edges of blotches beautifully stippled, giving a very rich pansy like effect. Very choice and showy. Each, $2.00. Fairy Maid — Very tall and graceful plant. Many beautiful, velvety scarlet flowers open at a time. Throats have fine, large canary yellow blotches, ends of lower petals of same scarlet color as upper petals. A finely branched and showy bedding or garden variety. Each, 75c. Fantasy — Tall, graceful, slender plant with six or more perfectly placed flowers open at a time. Color a deep, reddish, dark, violet purple, hard to describe. Lower petals nearly covered with a velvety purple (almost like in Baron Hulot) with deep red central bars. A choice dark purple, better than Baron J. Hulot, much larger and showier. Each, $3.00. Fidelity — Tall, strong, elegant plant with large flowers and plenty open at a time, perfectly placed. Back of flowers and upper portion of throat a very striking deep, soft, lavender rose pink. Outer ends of lower petals much lighter. Lower petals on outer half a delicate creamy color of pleasing effect. Lower portion of throat beautifully penciled and stippled on a fine primrose yellow ground. The whole flower is of unusual color effects and beau¬ tiful. Each, $1.00. Flame of Fire — A very fiery, flowing orange vermilion. Perfectly clear color without flaking but deeper orange lower petals and central bars still deeper shade of same color. Fine, graceful spike. Flowers of good medium size and plenty open. De¬ cidedly distinct and none more brilliant. A rare treat. Each, 75c. Doz., $7.50. 100, $50.00. Glory Flower — Medium tall. Large flowers, upper petals of rose lavender tint. Lower petals of same color at outer edges with a large creamy blotch on lower two-thrids of petals. Deeper in throat with a fine rose colored blotch. The whole flower is very distinct. A first class gladiolus. Each, $3.00. Gold Star — Medium tall, perfect plant with large, perfectly placed, deep yellow flowers. Lower petals of still deeper yellow, like a very richly colored golden daffodil. Many flowers open at a time. An ideal landscape and florist’s variety. A very low price for such a grand yellow. Each, $3.00. Doz., $30.00. Golden Fringe — Tall and vigorous plant. Flowers large and of a soft orange on upper petals. Lower petals orange red in throat and outer portion blending to a lighter orange red. All lower petals are delicately bordered with a narrow golden yellow fringe. Very striking, unusual and beau¬ tiful. Each, $1.00. Golden Pink — Tall, strong plant and large flowers. Upper portion a beautiful, dis¬ tinct s*hade of soft pink, lower petals a dainty, soft cream yellow with a very pretty red central line. Outer ends of petals similar shade but lighter than upper petals. The whole effect of flowers very pleasing and attractive. Each, $1.00. Grand Glory — Very tall giant plant and massive flowers. Petals a golden orange with a beautiful yellow throat. Both colors perfectly blended together. An immense and showy variety. Magnificent. Each, $5.00. Graphic — Good height. Very large flowers of outstanding and distinct appearance. Soft, deep, mellow purple or deep tyrian pink. Elotches on lower petals a fine deep rhodamine purple red. A very attractive and showy flower. Each, 75c. Doz., $7.50. Herald — Tall, graceful plant and large and very showy flowers of a decided deep, rich rose red. Upper throat a little lighter. Lower petals and throat much deeper of very dark velvety red. A very showy and beautiful variety. Each, $1.00. Imperial Chimes — Fine, graceful slender plant and foliage. Flowers large and plenty open at a time. Color intense dark, velvety crimson black or maroon. Lower petals entirely covered still darker and has a fine subdued lighter red narrow me¬ dian line. No better dark or black red. Each, $2.00. Imperium — Extra strong and tall, fine plant. Flowers very large and widely open. Color of fine, deep rose pink or light cherry red. Lower petals deeper bright red and have an extra fine bluish red central bar. A perfect and a very beautiful variety. Each, $1.00. Intramura — A strong, splendid plant with many large, beautiful flowers open at a time. Color almost exactly “America” over again. Perhaps better and has a good deal better plant. Very choice and fine. Each, $1.00. Joseph J. Lane — Slender, graceful plant. Flower of richest, showy, deep tyrian rose 14 19 The New Race of Kunderd Gladioli with Laciniated Petals Lacinatus 1923 — The forerunner of another new Kunderd race of gladioli. Beautiful rose-pink and under good culture will reach the size of 33t? inches to 4 inches in diameter. Spike is slender, graceful and of good height. Very artistic and especially adapted for fine floral work in dainty deco¬ rations. A dainty' thing when forced on the greenhouse bench, and as it is a most ar¬ tistic gladiolus it is certain to become a very popular variety when the stock is once in sufficient supply to offer at low prices. A large size bulb will produce four and five spikes of blooms. Each, SI. 00. Doz.. $10.00. Lacinatus This year I am offering a few more of this remarkable type of Gladioli . I am now grow¬ ing separately over 600 lacini¬ ated, petaled kinds . Many beautiful kinds are soon to be offered in my catalog. This new Kunderd type has the most slender and graceful spike of any and remarkable colorings. See also page IS listing new laciniated varieties. The I adniated varieties all have much the same value as outlined in the description of "Lacinatus"’ for fine bouquets and decorations, as they are very refined and dainty. Orange Delight 1927 — Bright orange. Lower petals have pretty blotches of deep orange-red bordered with dear yellow edges. Very fine, new laciniated variety. Each, S2.00. Doz., $20.00. Lavender Beauty 1927 } — Pinkish lavender, flaked deeper lavender. Lower petals a little lighter in throat with slight throat markings and narrow central lines. Nice, slender riant. A wcrth-vrhile addititn t: the laciniated type. Each, $2.00. Doz., $20.00. The New Snapdragon Type A distinctly new type varying from other types to as great a degree as the ruffled vary from plain petaled Gladioli. The shape of these flowers resembles the snap¬ dragon so closely that it suggested the name I have given this attractive new type. Snapdragon 1915. 66 days. Rating 90 — Tall spike, fair sized flower. Reminds one of a snapdragon in its remarkable form. L arge, rich, pure yellow throat with bright- red border. Exceptionally distinct and beau¬ tifully ruffled. Each, 25c. Doz., $2.50. Golden Snapdragon New last year Intensely ruffled —An extraordinary, beautiful Gladiolus of the snapdragon type. The upper petals are of a refined creamy -white shade. The lower petals are also of same shade for the lower or inner half of the petals, but the outer ends are of a very rich, soft canary-yellow. These yellow ends are gracefully curved. This type is sure to become popular as stocks become plentiful enough to meet the de¬ mand. Each, $5.00. 20 cr*o Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme i a Pe-tu'ni-a. Annual. One to one * “LUnid and one-half feet. No bedding plants make a more pleasing display than petunias. The distinct colors and marking make a brilliant show. The plants make a strong growth and bloom profusely until after hard frosts. ROSY MORN. The favorite window-box petunia, also fine for bedding. Delicate pink with white throat . Pkt. 10c SINGLE. A desirable flower for bedding or for porch or window-boxes. The seed is very fine and needs only a slight covering. Plant in a warm, open location. I am offering a mixture of the best large flowering varieties in many beautiful colors . Pkt. 15c Balcony Petunias ^SLakLT5 Petunia. It grows more erect than the ordinary variety and the flowers are large and fine. BALCONY BLUE. A rich, velvety, indigo blue . . . Pkt. 20c BALCONY ROSE. Flowers of brilliant rose-pink . . . Pkt. 15c BALCONY WHITE. Pure white form of this type . . . Pkt. 15c BALCONY CRIMSON . Pkt. 15c BALCONY QUEEN. A charming variety. Violet and white . Pkt. 20c BALCONY MIXED . Pkt. 15c ■p • Seed shown in shallow boxes in the r ansies house, or preferably, in a cold frame where one is available, will produce fine flowers in summer and all through the fall. If the seed is sown in spring, outdoors, in a partially shaded location, the seedlings will bloom in autumn. The plants, if given a slight protection of leaves, usually come through the winter unharmed. Take care of the weakest looking seedlings, as they usually give the finest flowers. MASTERPIECE. Petals curled and twisted. Very large flowers more or less blotched and in combina¬ tions of colors. The nearest approach to a double pansy . Pkt* 15c \NT MIXTURE. Made up from and including eeds of all the Giant Flowering Pansies, and sever- 1 other sorts not otherwise obtainable than in his mixture . Pkt. 15c., 2 for 25c 58 ^ Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme 73 Proof of Kunderd Gladioli Superiority’ The following pages give me about the greatest pleasure in my Galdiolus Catalog each year. They tell me the great pleasure my “New Creations” of Gladioli are giving to so many. Surely enough compliments for one person to receive from so many lovers of the beautiful. (And this is only a part of hundreds more fine testimonials I receive.) My only regret is that space prevents me from pub¬ lishing them all and so express my kindest ap¬ preciation. Sometimes I feel like printing my whole Gladiolus Catalog with only testi¬ monials to show you what an encouragement in my work your good-will brings. Mrs. Brooks E. Shell, Ohio, August 24, 1927: “I am writing to tell you of my success with the bulbs I bought from you last spring. I had never grown Gladioli until this summer, and regret having missed the joy for so many years. Every morning my husband and I would visit the garden, sometimes before breakfast, or else immediately after, to see what beautiful surprise awaited us and never were we disappointed for new flowers delighted us each day and the colors, size, and quality are indescribable. Next year I hope to place another order as we think your products are unsurpassed.” Mr. A. J. Stackhouse, New Jersey, August 15, 1927: ‘‘I got a hundred of the collection bulblets and 80 'x have bloomed already and I am sure of some more yet so I think there will be 90 r, of them bloom. I have some of the finest ruffled and 1 acini - ated and choice varieties. They are great. I have blooms on these bulblets that are 2 Yi to 3" across. They are fine.” Harry C. Shoemaker, Indiana, 1927: “It gives me much pleasure to write and tell you the grandeur of your wonderful glads. I have a small collection of them and they are sure excellent in quality, size, and beautiful tintings.” Mrs. Parker Stowers, Washington, January 24, 1927: “The past four years I have been buying a few Gladioli from you. They have all been beauti¬ ful. Last year I got some Primulinus and I’ll never buy the other kinds again.” Mrs. Jennie C. Swogger, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1927: “Your Gladioli are of the very best types. Only wish I could order many more. By getting a few each year, however, I have a flower garden which is well worth seeing. It must give you real pleasure to know that you have added so many beauty spots to this old world.” A. B. Tichenor, Illinois, July 20, 1927: “Just a few words to let you know how well pleased I am with my Gladioli. I bought a small collection of named varieties last year, all were perfect beauties and the bulbs have multiplied well. This year some single bulbs have put up four shoots, all producing large spikes of flowers. I haven’t seen any other plants that equal mine in size and beauty and I in¬ tend to place a large order next spring.” W. B. Vaughan, Bank Cashier, Montana, September 29, 1927: “We thought you would be interested in knowing that the writer had very good luck with the bulbs which we bought from you this year. We had a lovely display each Monday in our banking room and it drew many favorable comments from people calling at the bank, and I am sure that many friends were made for Kunderd z.* we were asked where we purchased our bulbs and I hope that you will receive some inquiries which will prove of value to you.” Mrs. J. C. Pike, Missouri, April 18, 1927: “Enclosed find payment for a collection of 100 bulbs as per paragraph attached. I have no hesitancy in ordering them. I know many of them will bloom this year and I expect them to be a delight next year. Three or four years ago, I ordered 75 bulbs from you. I have sold enough to pay the original cost and be¬ sides have now for this season’s blooming several hundred fine bulbs. No flower in my garden has given me more satisfaction.” Mrs. J. K. Williams, Florida, 1927: “At dif¬ ferent times I bought $15.00 worth of Gladiolus bulbs from you, adding to them this year. They were just beautiful — clean and large, — and firm and shape¬ ly. It was such a joy to handle them and my slogan to all women is ‘Kunderd for the classy bulbs’.” Mrs. Louise Robison, Ohio, September 5, 1927: “Until this past season I had simply imagined that I knew Gladioli. This 1927 I had an awakening I must tell you about. My small order filled (your selection) proved that precious goods comes in small parcels. The glads were an inspiration, and the admiration of the many who had the pleasure to see them. I shall never forget my first real order of Gladiolus bulbs.” Mrs. John Roth, Illinois, July 29, 1927: “Your Gladioli are greatly admired in this community and justly so as they are superior to all other Gladi¬ oli.” Mr. William J. Robbins, New York, April 17, 1927: “I want to tell you that your stock does not need any guarantee. The flowers they produce is guarantee enough for anyone no matter how ex¬ acting they may be.” J. M. Reising, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1927: “I am pleased to inform you that I bought 25 bulbs last year from you and the only complaint I had was one with myself for not ordering more. So you see I am making preparations this year to have all I can take care of in my limited garden, as they are be¬ yond a doubt the ideal flower for beauty.” Mrs. C. O. Spahr, Ohio, September 1, 1927: “I have been getting Gladiolus bulbs from you now for about seven years and although I have bought from a dozen other places in that time I have never found any to compare with the wonderful flowers I got from A. E. Kunderd and none will ever satisfy me again but K under d’s.” Harold M. Summer, Massachusetts, August 26, 1927: “Last spring I bought some glad bulbs from you, only a few, but a selected list. I also bought several from local growers. It would be very selfish of me not to tell you that the Kunderd glads outclassed the others many times. They were so healthy, vigorous, and beautiful that they immedi¬ ately attracted the attention of my neighbors and friends who visited my garden.” Mrs. John Swan, Nebraska, August 6th, 1927: “I feel it my desire and duty to let you know how much pleasure and enjoyment I have had of my Gladioli Flowers. They were lovelier than I ex¬ pected, so satisfying to one’s sense of beauty.” Miss Lily T. Oslund, Kansas, July 18, 1927: “I just want to let you know how very well pleased we are with the Gladioli we purchased from you this spring. They are in bloom now and are simply gorgeous. We have measured several of the blooms and they have measured as much as five and one- fourth inches across. Our many friends are amazed when we tell them that we have raised these in our own yard. And really, they are much prettier than any Gladioli we have ever seen — hothouse or other¬ wise.” Mrs. A. E. Place, Michigan, August 26, 1927: “This spring I bought one of your $2.00 bulb collec¬ tions. You should see it now. A perfect marvel of beauty, over 50 spikes of bloom and nearly as many more of buds.” 74 <^> Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme cr*o 1928 Proof of Kunderd Gladioli Superiority — Continued John S. Miller, Massachusetts, September 1, 1927: “I am sending you a snap showing a planting of 220 Gladioli all choice varieties. Kunderd Glads shown in the center eclipse all others in height, splendor, and profusion of bloom, some having three and four well-filled, perfectly balanced spikes.” F. E. Osterman, California, January 20, 1927: “Enclosed find order for Gladioli bulbs to the amount of $39.56. If possible please acknowledge receipt of this order as my employer requires same. The two hundred Glory Mixture bulbs that we bought from you last year pleased us beyond words. I have never seen a better mixture and the quality of your bulbs is something we seldom see on this Coast. We look forward to something still better in your Wonder Mixture and know that we shall not be disappointed.” C. J. M. Jones, California, 1927: “I have in¬ tended writing to you ever since last fall when I wished to express my appreciation of your Orchid and Grand Mixtures. I planted the bulbs in July so that they would bloom about October. I think there were 120 of them and I cannot tell you' what a delight they were to myself and friends. The delicate shapes and shades reminded me of lovely butterflies and the pleasure they gave was increased by the continuance of their beauty when gathered for the house.” Miss Millie Kump, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1927: “I have never been disappointed in any bulbs I ever got from you and their beautiful blooms have brought cheer to many friends in sickness and health and I think more to me because I grew them and love them.” My Tribute Kunderd Gladiolus, glorious flower. Unto thee I tender homage due. Never dewdrop sparkled in more beauteous chalice . Dawn and sunset, life ctnd love reflected are in you. Every hue and color of the rainbow Radiates from petals wondrous fair. Daintiest tint to deepest glow you wear. Gladness, joy you bring to sick and weary, Living messages of tender love. And to simply touch your velvet petals Draws one nearer unto God above. In my garden fair your grace and beauty Ofttimes cheer me when Em sad and blue; Lift a tired and drooping spirit Into brighter realms and cheer it. In a way no other flower can do. — John Emil Carlson Chicago, Ill. Margaret Korn man , Pennsylvania, April 12, 1927: “I wish to inform you that the Gladioli I ordered from your catalog last year were the finest I have ever seen Nearly all of the 75 Proof of Kunderd Gladioli Superiority — Continued Mrs. Roscoe B. Hazard, California, June 8, 1927: “I wish you could see my wonderful KUN¬ DERD GLADIOLI growing over here at the beach with sand all around. We took all the sand out of the lot next to our house and replaced it with dirt and plenty of fertilizer and I find that I can have Gladioli all the year and such lovely, gorgeous large ones. Every one stops to look at them. They are my joy of all flowers.” Miss Minnie Hawkins, Virginia, March 21, 1927: ‘‘I must take this opportunity to tell you how wonderful the collection of bulbs were that you sent me last year for $2.00. The bulbs were so small that all my neighbors told me they wouldn’t amount to much but they were the talk of the neighborhood and I think you have received quite a few orders on account of how wonderful they turned out.” J. L. Harrod, California, February 5, 1927: ‘‘I have some eighty varieties, all but about one dozen are Kunderd productions — of the 125,000 bulbs that I am planting this spring over 90,000 are Kunderd varieties. This will give you some idea of my opinion of Kunderd Gladioli. I never have any trouble in disposing of all the cut flowers I can raise. Kunderd Glads always sell well; in fact, the standard sellers in the Los Angeles market today are mostly Kunderd productions.” Ferd H. Chun, Oklahoma, February 28, 1927: “From the first time I had the pleasure of growing some of your bulbs, even though it was only your cheapest mixture, I have been a consistent booster for the products of your skill and never fail to tell all inquirers that the House of Kunderd is the place to buy Gladiolus if the best is wanted.” When Spring Comes When spring is here and 'winter’ s missed. Yon don't know what to do. Just write to Kunderd for his list Of Gladiolus true. Of all the colors you may see. You'll find them in his book. He grows his Glads from home groicn seed, Get catalog and look. You’ll find he has a large display Of bulbs that can’t be beat. I'm sure you’ll never see the day His equal you can meet. From purest xchite to deepest pink. With ruffled ones as well. When out in bloom it makes you think Which ones you'd better sell. For health there's nothing beats the soil; For pleasure ' tis the same. Your worry's gone with little toil, • So don’t forget the name — of .4. E. Kunderd . Goshen. Indiana. — Albert R. Bartlett Easthampton, Mass. Mrs. W. A. Davidson, Ohio, January 14, 1927: “Last year was the first Gladioli I ever raised. I had collection No. 301 — 20 different varieties. They grew more than five feet high and the flowers were fine. I called quite a few in to see them that had raised them for years but they went ahead of any they had seen.” Mrs. John T. Flynn, New York, June 18, 1927: “The flowers from last year’s order were beautiful. They were indeed a joy all summer. I bought quite a number of other bulbs from a firm in New York City but your bulbs were cheaper and the flowers larger and more varied.” Richard D. Parker, Massachusetts, February 7, 1927: “After the experience that I had last year with Kunderd’s Gladioli I doubt if I ever could be satisfied with any other. Perhaps I was exceptionally favored with good soil and it may be that it was good care, but I believe frankly that it was distinctly a case of Kunderd quality. I had corms from other sources, and while the blooms were satisfactory, yet the magnificence of the plants you sent me was so pronounced, there really was not much comparison. It really is impossible for me to express adequately my enthusiasm; they simply were gorgeous. I have seen many Gladioli in this vicinity, but I have never seen the equal in size, color, and attractiveness of those that I raised last summer. I have talked about Kunderd’s Gladioli considerably and I hope that it does some good.” Miss Katherine Franken, Iowa, February 9, 1927: “The reason you have not received orders from me regularly was that your bulbs have been so healthy and so prolific that I had had more than I could use and have given bulbs to my friends and have sold some. I have never had such a satisfac¬ tory bulb in my garden.” ’ Orville Goodrich, California, July 13, 1927: “Last spring I sent to you for several bulblets of different expensive, more or less, varieties. At the time I was told by a bigger and supposedly wiser grower that it was impossible to pick brand new varieties from catalog descriptions. I proceeded' to do so, however, and got two that he thinks are good and three that I think are good out of three that have bloomed. I got six first and one second prize at the C. G. S. show; four weje won entirely with Kunderd’s glads and fully 90 '7 of the general dis¬ play was Kunderd’s. It won first, the most coveted amateur prize.” F. H. Barton, Illinois, 1927: “I am in receipt of your letter telling me about your ‘Better Acquaint¬ ance Year’ Surprise package of Gladiolus bulbs I do not feel any such necessity for a better acquaint¬ ance, unless it might be a face to face, as I have been buying bulbs from you and growing beautiful flowers from them for a good many years. Have yet to meet my first disappointment with them.” 76 Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme (T'fO 1928 Proof of Kunderd Gladioli Superiority — Continued James H. Barwise, Minnesota, January 19, 1927: “I want to add that last year was my first at growing Gladioli and I had wonderful success due to the quality of bulbs you sent. My success was not due to my work for I even planted upside down. Nevertheless my Glad bed was the talk of our neigh¬ borhood.” Helen Collins Brandt, Kansas, February 13, 1927: “Last year I had ten Kunderd Glads in a mixture and six of your named varieties. I had Glads from other dealers but yours were certainly far superior to any I have grown or have ever seen.” R. W. Battram, Ontario, Canada, April 17, 1927: “Have received all of the bulbs in splendid condition and thank you for your courteous treat¬ ment. The quality of bulbs that you send out and generous count and extras that produce the finest in Gladiolus make it a pleasure to deal with you.” Mrs. Harry Lighthall, Nebraska, July 25, 1927: “I can’t resist the temptation to write you how pleased I am with the little bulblets I purchased from you for $2.00. I knew that small ones would bloom as I have raised your bulbs for five years. Those bulblets were planted on April 23rd and they showed two blooming stalks on July 12 th and are so nice and healthy looking. I have sold some bulbs in the spring and today sold my first cut flowers. The florist was very pleased with them and I re¬ ceived one cent each above market price. All grew from Kunderd bulbs. Now I have only a city lot but expect to put the entire garden into Glads next year.” Mrs. C. M. Hirt, Oklahoma, 1927: “The Gladioli which I purchased from you are beginning to bloom and they are gorgeous. Called a friend to see them and she exclaimed, ‘such wonders!’ Am certainly going to spend my money with Kunderd.” Miss B. Douglas, New South Wales, Australia, 1927: “I did enjoy the parcel of bulbs and bulblets I got from you last year and they have grown better than any imported lot I had before, which is very pleasing.” S. C. Lathen, Nebraska, July 23, 1927: “I have now about 300 bulbs, the increase from a collection I received from you some few years ago, and we certainly enjoy them more than any of our other flowers.” O. J. Jacobs, New Mexico, August 12, 1927: “Last spring I purchased from you 500 gladiolus bulbs. They were planted on different dates com¬ mencing with May first. I know you will be in¬ terested to know these bulbs are producing wonderful flowers. The spikes are long and strong and the blossoms are simply exquisite. You sent me, with¬ out charge, one very large bulb which has produced a wonderful bronze colored flower.” Charles McNeil, Nevada, February 10, 1927: “Herewith please find my check for $6.04 to cover the attached order for a few of your Glads which I was able to decide on after almost wearing out your 1927 catalog trying to decide which of the many beautiful varieties I would choose so that I could in¬ crease my present collection of Kunderd Glads. I, like many of your customers, have given other Glads a trial and I, too, find that one is not ‘experi¬ menting or taking a chance’ with yours. My only regret is lack of room to accommodate one each of yours and necessary funds also, although your bulbs are not too high in price. Those who saw the wonder¬ ful blooms I had from your bulbs last season, many bulbs carrying three and four shoots, all in bloom at one time, were amazed and I am certain this por¬ tion of Nevada will eventually turn to Kunderd’s.” ; i 5 Mr. Rockwell’s New Book on J ) the Gladiolus (C IN this book on The Gladiolus, Mr. Rockwell has given us what I believe the most valuable information and compre¬ hensive information I have ever read in any volume on this subject. It is a book which contains the most complete and practical information for both amateur and professional and at such a very moderate price. Mr. Rockwell is the author of a number of popular books on various garden subjects and an acknowledged authority. I feel certain this book will be of great benefit to all who love and grow “The Gladiolus” and I have decided to offer it in paper cover as extra on all moderate sized orders. For full particulars see page 21. The regular price in paper covers is 50c. Anyone desiring a cloth bound copy can secure one for the amount of $1.00 prepaid. If an order of the amount of $5.00 for bulbs is sent to me, for 30c extra you will receive a paper cover edition prepaid with order. If an order for the amount of $10.00 for bulbs is sent to me, 20c extra with order you will receive a paper cover edition prepaid with your order. For other offers see page 21. 1928 ^ A. E. Kunderd , Goshen , Indiana, U. S. A . 77 How to Plant and Care for the Gladiolus Gladioli are easy to grow and are the most adaptable of all garden flowers. Nothing else of their class costs so little, or blooms so readily, in any soil and every climate. Their blooming season is long and their color varieties are literally unlimited. The ease of culture, and their comparative freedom from diseases and insect enemies, make the Gladiolus, without doubt, the most satisfactory flower to grow, even by the most inexperienced, and no other flower gives so great and so certain returns for the same amount of labor and effort. The bulbs you buy can be used for years to come and the com¬ paratively few hours de¬ voted to their growing will be considered a “labor of love” by all who cultivate them, be¬ cause they will be repaid so many times over for the little effort required. Grow at least a small collection selected from the extensive list I offer you here and you will be most enthusiastic about your experience. Your success will be greatest if you follow the simple suggestions about planting, care and storage explained here: Selecting the Stock: First of all it is necessary to begin with good bulbs i corms) of good va¬ rieties. This does not necessarily mean the most expensive, as many of the moderate priced ones are among the best, their price being lower simply because they are more plentiful. Gladioli are universally successful in every section of this country while many other flowers can only be satisfactorily grown in certain localities. In the Northern States blooms can be produced from late June and early July until hard freezes begin; often very late in the fall. In the Southern States, in California and elsewhere, the season of course begins earlier and extends almost into the winter of the North. and should not be planted in very shady places. Plant in rows or beds, in borders or among shrubbery, roses, etc. Plant in separate groups or among other flowers and plants. Plant marigolds, zinnias, asters and other flowers among your Gladioli as well as Gladioli among other flowers and plants, and you will discover many possibilities for delightful effects. I would appreciate reports of your experiments as such information may prove valuable to others growing Gladioli. Location and Preparation of the Soil : It is of advantage, when possible, to use new location or soil each season so that bulbs are not planted oftener than every second or third year in the same soil. Spade in a good covering of manure in the fall preceding the planting. The richer the soil and the better the care and culture the better the results will be. In the spring, when the soil is in proper condition, spade deep and pulver¬ ize thoroughly. Planting: Planting should begin as soon as early garden-making will permit and be followed by successive plantings, of say ten-day intervals, until early June in our Northern States and lat¬ er in the South or they may all be planted at one time. For particu¬ larly late blooms they may even be planted as late as July first in the North. The later plant¬ ings bloom in a shorter period after planting because of the warmer weather and better ground conditions. This applies to all climates and countries. Also the larger bulbs of equal quality come into bloom a little sooner than the smaller ones. The smaller bulbs may not produce as large spikes but the individual blooms will general¬ ly be as large and, if of high quality to begin with, will be more valuable over a period of years and give a much larger increase in new bulbs and bulblets. Part view of Sesqui-Centennial Gladiolus Planting, 1926. Soil Suggestions: Any good garden soil is suitable. If of a clayish or heavy composition it can be mellowed by addition of sand, sandy loam, muck, etc. In preparing the soil it is necessary to follow only such methods as would give you a fine crop of garden vegetables. Where to Plant: It should be re¬ membered that Gladioli enjoy sunshine Depth to Plant: Bulbs may be planted four inches deep or over in mellow soil, and four to eight inches apart in the row. Rows should be eighteen inches to two feet apart. They will, however, stand closer planting if the space is limited. While deeper planting will help to keep plants from falling over at blooming time they should be staked to protect them against heavy winds. 78 Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme 1928 How to Plant and Care for the Gladiolus — Continued Fertilizing and Feeding the Soil: When planting, use only well rotted manure or high-grade potato fertilizers. Liquid fertiliz¬ er or prepared sheep manure may be applied to the soil near the rows, once every ten to twenty days, care being exercised not to make applications too strong. Frequent, thorough waterings of the soil in the evening is a wonderful stimulant and gives the blooms much greater sun resistance and lasting qualities. Prepared, ground bonemeal, or a high-grade potato fertilizer can be sprinkled over the soil near the plants, between rows, and raked in to good .purpose. Nitrate of Soda (a tablespoonful to two gallons of water for each dozen plants), applied to the soil near the rows once each week or ten days after buds begin to show color is very beneficial, or you can sprinkle the pulver¬ ized nitrate of soda over soil, rake in, and water. Cultivations: Keep the soil well and fre¬ quently worked, especi¬ ally early the next fore¬ noon after watering the previous evening. Water thoroughly at intervals of several days. Ex¬ cepting in exceedingly dry periods do not water daily. Over-watering is an injury. Keep soil crust from forming in the rows among the plants. After blooms begin to show, cultivate the soil to a lesser depth. Do not work the soil when wet. A Good Thing to Remember: The three greatest essentials to successful growing of Gladioli, as of most everything else, are — good soil, good and frequent cultivation and plenty of water. When plants begin to ripen, watering should be lessened. Staking: Slender stakes of light wood or bamboo painted light green make good supports for the spikes at blooming time. When horizontal lines are used they should be fastened to end posts firmly set, and wires tightly stretched. A few more stakes should also be placed at intervals along the lines. Use strips of cloth instead of cords to tie blooming spikes to their supports. Marking: Painted white pine labels, copper wired, are very suitable for marking plants. As an accommodation to my cus¬ tomers I will supply such painted labels, with bulb orders only, at the rate of 2 for lc, prepaid. Pari view of Sesqui-Centennial Gladiolus Planting, 1926. Blooming: The Gladiolus surpasses all other flowers for cutting purposes and good keeping qualities. Personally I prefer to bloom Gladioli in the house, cutting the spikes when the first two or three flowers open. Cut with a sharp knife to avoid bruising the stems. Cut spikes so as not to remove any more of the foliage than is necessary, leaving about four good strong leaves to develop new bulbs for next year. Each morning remove wilted tlossoms, cut off a little of the stems, with a long slanting stroke (not square across), rinse and give fresh water. Keep inside of vases, etc., clean. The flowers will last longer if these suggestions are followed. Placing the cut Gladioli in a cool cellar over¬ night refreshes and im¬ proves them. Endless Uses of the Gladiolus: See pages 6 and 7. After Blooming Season is Over: Shal¬ low cultivation should b = continued in order to de¬ velop good strong bulbs for next season. I ess watering is needed from this time on and especi¬ ally as the harvesting time approaches. As soon as the foliage be¬ gins to turn a yellowish- green, usually four to six wreeks after bloom¬ ing, the bulbs are then ready for — Digging and Stor¬ ing: If the greatest in¬ crease of cormlets is desired, bulbs may be left in the ground longer than above men¬ tioned though they should be dug before hard freezing. When digging, cut off the tops close to the bulbs. Dry well in the air and sunshine. Cure thoroughly indoors for a few weeks, then store in a cool, dry cellar. A covering of sand while in storage (after bulbs are well cured) is a protection against frost or dampness. Keep as near forty degrees as possible. Dampness in storage tends to develop disease. It is best not to pile bulbs to a depth of more than four inches while in storage. Florist’s flats are most suitable for this purpose. Such a crate may be made with sides and ends of four-inch boards, using plastering lath, closely laid, for bottoms. Make crates two feet square or 24 x 30 in., as may be best suited to your purpose. Cleaning Bulbs: Bulbs should be 1928 ^ A. E. Kunderdy Goshen , Indiana , U. S. A 79 How to Plant and Care for the Gladiolus — Continued cleaned about six weeks after digging, that is, to remove from the old bulbs all roots and bulblets. To leave them on until planting time is an injury to the bulbs. You will find these simple cultural direc¬ tions amply sufficient to assure abundant returns. Try at least a small collection of the newer Gladioli in your garden this coming summer. Add to them from year to year and you will find no occupation more pleasant than the time you spend among these beauti¬ ful flowers. How to Grow Prize Winning Gladioli Blooms ESI often receive inquires how to grow giant flowers and plants^of Gladioli, such as are sometimes seen at ex¬ hibitions and described in catalogs. Gladioli may be grown to ex¬ tremely large size if forced by unnatural methods, if soil and culture are of the best. If possible, the place where the bulbs are to grow, should be heavily enriched the preceding year by a liberal applica¬ tion of richest barn ma¬ nure well forked in, in the fall. In addition, a good coat of the same materials should be spread over the spaded surface, in order that its strength may be leached into the soil during the winter and early spring. Some growers also add pulverized sheep ma¬ nure by scattering along the ti'enches. Cover lightly before placing the bulbs, then cover th~ bulbs (or corms) an inch or two and give an additional application over which the remaining soil is place-1. (10% to 25% of powdered wood charcoal ad lei to the shredded sheep manure is a valuable addi¬ tion.) Complete fertilizers wkh a good per cent of potash may be used to additional advantage. Do not set bulbs too thickly. If largest plants and flowers are desired. row7s should be two feet or more apart and bulbs six inches or over apart in the rows. After the plants are well grown, about the time the “spikes begin to shoot”, and the soil is well warmed by the sun. a mulch of well-prepared stable manure should be spread over the bed between the rows. At all times this mulch should be abundantly watered to get the benefit of the fertility and hold plenty of moisture. By carefully making application of these methods and following the other cultural advice given, you can learn to grow “Giant Gladioli” with blooms “six to seven inches ^across and spikes five ta sight feet tall”. | Caution — Do not think that all the above methods are recommend- ! ed to be used at one time in any case. Excess stim¬ ulation or over-high cul¬ ture does not produce as good bulbs for the fol¬ lowing year as those pro¬ duced with average care. Varieties vary in differ¬ ent soils and seasons. Some do their best only in alternate years. To test a variety properly, do not decide on its merits unless the flower is in good condition. This may take several years. j Diseased Bulbs — OBulbs that are badly dis¬ eased should be de¬ stroyed at once, by burning them together with all diseased foliage. H Bulbs that are only slightly diseased and those that may have[come in contact with dis¬ eased bulbs may be benefited by the following treatment: Soak bulbs in a bichloride of mer¬ cury (corrosive sublimate) solution of one- eighth ounce to each gallon of water. Or: Use tw o ounces of corrosive sublimate dissolved in fifteen gallons of water, and soak for two hours (for smaller amounts in proportion). Cr: Use one ounce of 40% formaldehyde to each four gallons of water and immerse bulbs for twenty minutes to one hour. These treat¬ ments are generally employed just before planting. Sometimes it is best to remove the peel before bulbs are treated. The best pre¬ ventive of all diseases, such as scab, rust, etc., is perfect care and soil conditions, in¬ cluding cautious use of fertilizers. Much rust on foliage is caused by using over-strong fertilizers, and by over-watering the soil. Part view of Sesqui-C entennial Gladiolus Planting, 1926. 80 ^ Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme 1928 Notes of Interest Definitions — according to Webster Ruffled: Frilled, plaited or gathered; fringed. (In cloth it means an adorned edge or border.) Laciniated: Having a fringed border cut into deep, narrow, irregular lobes. Narrowly incised. (Webster Unabridged Dictionary.) Both ruffled and laciniated Gladioli were originated by A. E. Kunderd. Grow Your Gladioli Well Some Gladioli are wonderful when well grown, while the same varieties only moder¬ ately well grown may look very ordinary or commonplace. Others are beautiful even in only fair condition, owing to certain color, shades, etc.; but even such varieties are far superior when well grown. Special Collections Some of my friends find it hard to make up a selection. I will gladly make up for you any special collections of either ruffled, plain petaled or primulinus varieties, or com¬ binations of all three, if you will write and give me some idea of what you would like to have. In such cases please tell me about what colors or shades you would prefer and as to the prices you wish to pay and how much in all you would like to invest. Value of a New Variety A new variety of any flower must of course be as yet very scarce to be worth a very high price. When once in fairly good supply, such prices as $50.00, $100.00 or $1000.00 would be unfair and absurd. Such a price may be only for advertising purposes and only a “bluff”. I do not make use of any such tac¬ tics. When I ask a big price for a new Gladi¬ olus it is scarce and I consider it worth such a price. A Word About Descriptions in this Catalog Neither word descriptions nor colored plates can ever convey to a customer what any given flower will actually look like when in bloom. Even a well made color plate usu¬ ally does not do justice to a fine variety of any flower. Descriptions in this catalog are necessarily brief, usually much of the detail must go undescribed for want of space and only the general colors can be stated. I make little use of color-chart descriptions (although I have the best of them in my office), for the simple reason that these also are wholly inadequate to give the reader a clear idea of the many color combinations and blendings of the actual flower as you would see it in bloom. For general appear¬ ance, type, form, etc., of a variety or any other given subject there is hardly any better illustration than a well printed halftone from a good photograph. Your Success with Kunderd Gladioli After you have had an opportunity to watch the sturdy growth and successful blooming of your Kunderd Gladioli through a season, I shall appreciate a report from you, with permission to use it. This will be doing a favor to others who may be considering starting with Gladioli, as well as helping me, and will be greatly appreciated. Tell Your Friends Abcut Kunderd Gladioli If you have friends whom you think would be interested in growing a bed of beautiful Gladioli, I hope you will tell them about Kunderd Gladioli, or send me their names and addresses so I can mail them my litera¬ ture. This will be doing them a favor as well as me, as it will help further the growing of the wonderful Gladioli which I have to offer. I cannot offer any awards for addresses, as too many inferior lists would be sent, but I will certainly appreciate any addresses of persons that you can send, and they have been favored as well. What Kunderd Gladioli Mean to the Goshen Post Office As I believe it is frequently of interest to my customers to know of the vastness of my business I should like to say that I receive and send out annually over a million pieces of mail and that our purchase of stamps at the Goshen Post Office amounts to more than 20% of their annual gross income. Goshen, Indiana Goshen is a beautiful little city of 10,000 population located on the main line of the New York Central, and Lincoln Highway, 110 miles east of Chicago. Also has a branch of the Big Four R. R., north and south. Two interurban lines connect Goshen with Indianapolis, and Louisville, Ky., to the south, and South Bend and Chicago to the west. The beautiful Elkhart river also is of great value. Goshen is a manufacturing town, having many fine factories, and every inhabitant is a booster. You would enjoy a visit to this beautiful city and to my farms. This is a busy place and there is something always of interest for you to see. You will please consider this book as a cordial invita¬ tion to visit my place at any time and I will try to make your call as pleasant as possible. Gladioli fields closed on Sundays. 1928 ^ A. E. Kunderd , Goshen , Indiana, U . S. A 83 Red from Brightest to Darkest Shades — Continued Page John T McCutcheon ... 34 Jos. J. Lane . 13 June Delight . 24 Leonard Barron . 14 Lexington . 35 May Day . 14 Midsummer Dream . 45 ' Orchidian . 14 Prof. E. H. Wilson ... 38 Quartin Dillon . 14 Rajah . 38 Red Cardinal . 15 Page Red Cherry . 15 Red Commander . 15 Red Empire . 15 Red Fire . 38 Red Roamer . 15 Red Splendor . 11 Red Velvet . 38 Remarkable . 39 Robert J. Kunderd .... 39 Royal . 15 Scarlet Beauty . 15 Page Scarlet Glory . 28 Scarletta . 15 Scarlet Princeps . 39 Snapdragon . 19 Splendor . . . 40 Temblor . 46 Thomas A. Edison . 28 Uhlan Chief . 40 Velvet Diamond . 16 Vermilion . 16 Watermelon . 40 Red with Large Throat Markings Anthony Zonker . . . . . . 30 Gaiety . . . 32 Red Butterfly .... . . . 15 Bobby . . . 31 Gold Throat . . . 33 Red Charm . . . . 15 Dr. Crist Martz . . . . . . . 23 I Excel . 34 Red Cloud . . 38 Dream . . . 23 J. Ogden Armour . . . . . 24 Red Pansy . . . 15 Emblem . . . 12 Millionaire . . . 36 Show Flower .... ... 39 Enigma . . . 32 Mahogany King . . . . . . 14 St. Thomas . ... 40 Fairview . . . 13 New York . . . 11 Thistle . ... 28 Salmon, Orange, Saffron, Etc. Alice Tiplady . . 44 Immensity . 34 Ozone . . . 45 Altair .... . 44 J. Horace McFarland . . . 34 Pride of Gosheq .... . . 27 Alton . . 22 Juno . 10 Saffron King . . . 17 Bevier .... . 30 King of Oranges . 45 Salmon Buff . . . 46 Cygnus . . . . 44 Leen Wone . 45 Salmon Plume .... . . 28 Dainty Orange . 17 Lilith . 25 Spirit of ’76 . . . 39 Excellence . . . . 32 Ming Toy . 45 Sweeter Seventeen . . . . . 46 Favorite . . . . 24 Natalie . 26 Today . . . 46 Golden Arc . . . 17 Orange Delight . 19 Twinkles . . . . . . . 46 Golden Fringe . 13 Orange Glow . 37 Van Wert . . . 40 Golden Gleam . 44 Orange Plume . 37 Zona . . . 46 Golden Orange . 44 Smoky Shades Ashbum . . . . 30 Loella . 35 Rosy Smoke . . . 15 Copper Bronze . 44 Polychrome . 14 Tiger . . . 40 Eighth Wonder . 32 Red Copper . 38 Truly Brown . 11 John T. Pirie . . 34 Romance . 39 Ulysses . . . 40 White, and White with Light Markings Avalon .... . 22 Marie Kunderd . 26 Snow Flake . . . 39 Baby Blushes . . 12 Mary Pickford . 36 Snow Glory . . . 28 Chalice Flower. . 22 Miss U. S. A . 36 Ventura . . . 29 Fairest White. . . 32 Ozark . 37 White Beam . . . 16 Fern Kyle. . . . 24 Prof. C. S. Sargent .... 38 White Butterfly .... . . 46 Lillian .... . 25 Senator Knox . 39 White Glory . . . 29 Smiles . 28 White Pigeon . . . 40 White with Large Throat Markings Dr. Elkins . 32 Pantheon . 37 White Pendleton . 41 Maimondies . 11 Snow Boy . 39 Yellow, Buff, Cream, Etc. Ah . . . . 30 Golden Glory . 24 Lily of Gold . 10 Antione . . . . 10 Golden Harmony . 17 Lullaby . 17 Arcturus . . . . 10 Golden Light . 17 Magnifica . 11 Beauty Wave .... . . . 22 Golden Robes . 10 Marigold . . . . 45 Butterboy . . . . 44 Golden Salmon . 24 Melody . 17 Butterfly . . . . 44 Golden Snapdragon .... 19 Mongolia . C. C. Sherlock . . . . . . 12 Golden Tinge . 44 Mrs. Calvin Coolidge . . 45 Comet . . . . 18 Golden Victor . 17 Ne Plus Ultra 11 Copper Gold .... . . . 17 Grand Glory . 13 Paladin . 17 Fimbriatus . . . . 18 Hestia . 33 Pasteline . 17 Giant Fawn .... . . . 33 Impresario . 18 Primrose Beauty . . . . 38 Glorious . . . . 24 Interlude . 18 Pyrean . 18 Gold Bug . . . . 10 Jap . 44 Ramona . 46 Gold Star . . . . 13 Kilima . 34 Sulphur Frills . 28 Golden Beauty . . . . . . 10 Kunderdii Glory . 25 Sulphur Glow . 28 Golden Buff .... . . . 33 Kunderd’s Yellow Favorite 34 Syncopation . 17 Golden Frills .... . . . 44 Kunderd’s Yellow Wonder 35 Ulrica . 46 84 Kunderd Gladioli Stand Supreme CT+O 1928 Miscellaneous Index * pages Advantages and Benefits of Sending Orders Early . 21 Children All Love Beautiful Flowers . 9 Choice New Plain Petaled Gladioli for 1928 . 12-16 Choice'New Primulinus Gladioli for 1928 . 17 Choice New Ruffled Gladioli for 1928 . 10-11 Comparative Values and Blooming Dates for Kunderd Gladioli . 71 Difficulty of Establishing True Variety Values . 71 Evolution of Gladiolus . 2-3 Extra Choice Varieties of Ruffled Gladioli . 22-29 Flower Gardening as a Hobby . 72 Gladioli Bulbs for Christmas and Birthday Presents, etc . 72 Grow Gladioli for Additional Income . 51 How to Plant and Care for the Gladiolus . 77-79 Key to Color Plates . 1 Kunderd’s Choice Daffodils . 69 Kunderd Gladioli in Mixture . 49-50 Kunderd’s Hardy Garden Lilies . 64 Kunderd’s Hyacinths in the Better Varieties . 70 Kunderd Quality Iris . 60-62 Kunderd’s Select Tulips . 65-69 List of the Most Popular Flower Seeds . 54-59 Many Uses of the Gladiolus . 6-7 Mr. Rockwell’s New Book on the Gladiolus . 76 Narcissus . 64 New Laciniated Varieties for 1928 . 18 New Race of Kunderd Gladioli with Laciniated Petals 19 New Recurvii Type . . 18 New Snapdragon Type . 19 Notes of Interest . 80 Offering Gladiolus in Collections will be Found on Pages . 11, 16, 17, 29, 41, 48 Offering Some of the Best Novelties in Garden Flowers . 53 Proof of Kunderd Gladioli Superiority . 73-76 Proofs of the Superiority of Kunderd Gladioli . 4-5 Please Read Carefully before Ordering . 81 Regal Lily . 63 Some Extraordinary Peony Collections . 52 Superior Varieties of Plain Petaled Gladioli for 1928 . 30-41 Superior Varieties of Primulinus Hybrids . 44-48 Winners of Photo Contests for 1927 . 8 Thomas F. Gleavy, Massachusetts, February 21, 1927: “I take this opportunity to express myself as to the real worth of your beautiful creations, your fine healthy stock, size of bulbs, clear and beautiful colors, vigor of growth, etc. I have in my possession besides the list I am now submitting, some sixty varieties of your Glads and really it is hard to tell which one I favor for they are all most wonderful in every way. So good they are I am now adding to the list for I know the new ones will all give me great satisfaction and pleasure. I suppose all humans are inclined to be a little vain and boastful of their possessions, particularly of that which is a hobby, and if this is so I plead guilty to the first count for I am mighty proud of my (your) glads and my friends tell me I have every reason for being so. It is a real treat to watch the expression of my friends’ faces when I present them with a few spikes of glads, for they only see the window displays in florists’ stores and believe me one sees very few there to compare with mine.” Mrs. F. Harwood, Illinois, November 15, 1927: “I never was so enchanted over anything as over the many wonderful new colorings and markings in those glorious glads.” George C. Jackson, Minnesota, July 27, 1927: “Wish to write and thank you for the wonderful gladiolus bulb “Queen of Orange” which I was for¬ tunate enough to obtain through procuring a new amateur member to the A. G. S. This Glad was in¬ deed a revelation to me as I only have a few bulbs which I grow for recreation and none of them were of a named variety so far as I know, only a cheap collection which I obtained years ago. Still they were beautiful until I raised this masterpiece of yours. Now, me for the named ones and those with a pedigree.” August W. Doll, New York, January 20, 1927: “Enclosed find money order for $14.33 and please send me bulbs as enclosed order blank. Wish to say that the bulbs purchased from you last year were far above expectations. There is only one word that will adequately describe the blooms and that is gorgeous.” Ben Addis, Illinois, August 31, 1927: “If you will remember, we bought 100 Gladiolus bulblets of you early this spring. When they came I must say I was very much put out, did not plant them at first, did not want to take up the room with such ‘junk’ but after I had all our other flowers planted, we had a small spot left so we just stuck them in, and did not give them any special attention. Soon they started to come up and grow like weeds and further you said about one-third would bloom this year. At this time we have better than three-fifths in bloom and it looks as though nearly all would bloom but the best of all is, the blooms on these have far exceeded my other plants in perfection and some of the people that ex¬ hibited at the show tell me I have finer flowers than were shown. The only regret I have now is that I did not order 1,000 instead of 100.” PRINTED IN U. S. A. THE CARGILL COMPANY, GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. DEAR CUSTOMER: Perhaps you have some friends who would enjoy learning about KUNDERD GLADIOLI. You would be doing them a favor by sending me their names and addresses and at the same time it would be a favor to me — two favors in one act. Please give me the names and addresses of flower lovers when you send me your order, or if you wish, you may send them separately. Thank you. Goshen, Indiana. Space for names and addresses If you can think of more, write on the back of this sheet. Space for names and addresses of your friends who might be interested in Kunderd Gladioli. ( See ‘previous page.)