Size & Color Classifications

An Explanation
of the North American Gladiolus Council’s
Size & Color Classifications

Floret size Classification
100 Miniature…………………….Florets under 2.5″
200 Small…………………………Florets 2.5″ – 3.5″
300 Medium……………………..Florets 3.5″ – 4.5″
400 Large………………………..Florets 4.5″ – 5.5″
500 Giant……………………Florets 5.5″ – or larger

Color Classification

Color	Pale	Light	Medium	Deep	Other
White	00
Green		02	04	06
Yellow	10*(1)	12	14	16
Orange	20*(2)	22	24	26
Salmon	30	32	34	36*(3)
Pink	40	42	44	46
Red		52*(4)	54	56	58 Black-Red
Rose	60	62	64	66	68 Black-Rose
Lavender	70	72	74	76	78 Purple
Violet (Blue)	80	82	84	86
Smokies/Tan	90	92	94	96	98 Brown

*Includes: (1) Cream, (2) Buff, (3) Orange Scarlet, (4) Red Scarlet
Classification numbers ending in odd digit 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 indicate “with conspicuous markings” for the even color number that is one less. For example, while 66 means a plain dark rose, 67 means a dark rose with markings.

Blooming Season

VE (Very Early)…………….under 70 days	LM (Late Midseason)…85-90 days
E (Early)………………………70-74 days	L (Late)……………………91-99 days
EM (Early Midseason)……75-79 days	VL (Very Late)…………100 days or more
M (Midseason)……………..80-84 days

Sample on how to read code:

STARRY NIGHT (Madson 02) 487 M (AA)
Madson is the originator
02 is the year it was introduced
487 – first digit designates floret size – last two digits designate color
M – is the blooming season for large bulbs, medium and
    small bulbs bloom slightly later
AA – All-America Gladiolus Selection

Size of bulbs

Jumbo (J)………..1 3/4″ and up	Medium (M)………..3/4″ – 1 1/4″
Large (L)………..1 1/4″ – 1 3/4″	Small (S)…………….1/4″ – 3/4″

(L or M) This size includes large and medium bulbs for the same price. Your order will be filled from this range, first come.