Archive image from page 12 of Descriptive list of gladiolus (1934). Descriptive list of gladiolus . descriptivelisto1934cham Year: 1934 Extra Large Bt. Large Bt. Medium Bt. Small Bt. The above pictures 'show the actual average size of bulbs. The various sizes are marked under each picture. As you can see the bulbs can vary somewhat but under No. 1 size they run about the same though of course occasionally they will be just up to measure while again they may run over size. It depends somewhat upon the variety and how much stock the grower has. If he has lots of stock he may give you over size.
Archive image from page 12 of Descriptive list of gladiolus (1934). Descriptive list of gladiolus . descriptivelisto1934cham Year: 1934 Extra Large Bt. Large Bt. Medium Bt. Small Bt. The above pictures 'show the actual average size of bulbs. The various sizes are marked under each picture. As you can see the bulbs can vary somewhat but under No. 1 size they run about the same though of course occasionally they will be just up to measure while again they may run over size. It depends somewhat upon the variety and how much stock the grower has. If he has lots of stock he may give you over size. No. 1 must be 1 3' in diameter but according to the variety they may run very much larger than that. Some varieties naturally make huge bulbs while others just barely make the grade. It is a matter of variety characteristic. Some people think they have got to have a very large bulb to get best results. This is not at all true. Of course a No. 1 is considered to be the best if you want exhibi- tion flowers but a No 2 will give you very fine bloom sometimes practically as good as No. 1 and a No. 3 though it may look small to those who have not grown many glads yet will give very fine bloom Personally I like No 3 as they will give you bloom nearly as good as larger ones and will make fine bulbs for another year. No. 4 are a very good size for the home garden or for commercial growing. Thev will give very creditable bloom and make nice bulbs for the next year. No. 5 and No. 6 though every one will not always bloom, as occasionally you find a variety like Cath- erine Coleman that is a rather shy bloomer from small size, yet most of them will bloom 9
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