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Bling
(Kollasch 2017) 100 VE
[0805A1-3] (Lemon Meringue x unk)
White floret opening with a light green throat that quickly fades to white.
2 1/4” floret, 20 buds, 6 open, 3 in color
Flowerhead 23”
Field Height 45”
60 days
Large= $3 each
Thumbprint
(Kollasch 2017) 141 E
[09211-1] (sdlg 01053-3 x unk)
Opens with light pink petal edges and a light green throat with four dark
pink brush marks deep in throat.
1 7/8” floret, 20 buds, 5 open, 3 in color
Flowerhead 20”
Field Height 43”
70 days
Large= $2.50 each
Brownie Points
(Lady Edith x Huron Mask)
deep reddish brown with contrasting milky white speared blotch on lower
petals
2 1/4” floret, 20 buds, 8 open, 5 in color
Flowerhead 22”
Field Height 44”
75 days
Large= $5 each
Unit= 6 Large = $25
Harbor Lights
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Ray Dittus Award 2016 Outstanding Recent Introduction
Ed Squires Award 2013
[Sel 08-76] (Star Performer x William Tell)
A day at sea, and you round the point, few things are as reassuring to a sailor as being greeted by the warm beckoning glow of the “Harbor Lights.” The 3 ¼ inch florets of medium blue with a yellow throat open formally. 22 to 26 total buds, holding 8 triangular wide open, lightly ruffled florets, with 6 in color. Stiff, medium stems support 21 inch heads with 44 inch field height. The day is done, rejoice in the glow of “Harbor Lights.”
Large = $4 each
Unit= 6 Large = $20
Mint Blush
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(Kollasch 2015) 271 E
[Ko 08040-2] (Sashey x open)
What came first, the lavender or the light green, I blush to think of it. “Mint Blush” is blushed to the edges with pale lavender, a light creamy green throughout the floret, with medium lavender veining and darts on the 5 lower petals. A 3 ¼ inch floret, 22 total buds, with 8 open and 3 in color, flower head of 25 inches, and total field height of 53 inches. “Mint Blush” is a cool fresh color.
Large= $3 each
Narnia
(Kollasch 2015) 260 VE
[Ko 0805A9-2] (Lemon Meringue x open) Ed Squires Award 2014
Too real to be make-believe, “Narnia” wins a royal place in your garden. A pale rose (nearly white) floret with light lime shadings as it opens, and a reflecting of light rose in the throat. The needlepointed 2 ¾ inch florets open wide with medium substance. 19 total buds, 7 open, 5 in color with informal placement. 20 inch flower heads,
and 42 inches field height. A few in the garden will take you far, far, away.
Large= $2 each
Pyro AAS
(Kollasch 2015) AAS 225 E
[Ko 08110-1A] (Fire Frenzy x open)
My first thought when I saw this little glad in the trials was, “This Glad’s on fire!” Not only hot, but a swirling hot orange, with yellow in varying amounts near the petal tips, and red darts on 5 petals. Florets 3 ¼ inches, triangular, ruffled, in zigzag placement. 20 total buds, 7 open and 4 in color, 24 inch heads, and 52 inch field height. An All America Select winner form last summer’s trial gardens. Turn up the heat, “Pyro” is here!
Large= $3.50 each
Dainty
Only a few left!
[Ko 08070-4] (Ko 01053-4 x Open)
Cream buds open to a light red blotch on a cream throat.
A 2 1/8” floret with 18 buds, 6 open and 3 in color.
Flower head of 18”. Field height of 40”.
Large= $3 each
Unit= 6 Large = $15
Kimono
[Ko 08040-6] (Sashey x Open)
Large upper petal is a bright salmon over a bright yellow lower floret.
Wonderfully smooth colors, with great form for show or design.
A 2 ¼” floret with 18 buds, 5- 6 open and 3 in color.
Flower head 18”. Field height 40”
Large= $2 each
Unit= 6 Large = $10
Minikin
(Kollasch 2014) 141 VE
[Ko 08070-7] (Ko 01056-4 x Open)
Buds show pink-the floret opens to a "large" white flower with pink petal edges.
A 2 ¼” floret with 17+ buds, 6 open and 3 in color.
Flower head 17”. Field height 38”.
Large= $2.00 each
Professor Plum
PROFESSOR PLUM (David Selinger 12) 278 EM
[Sel 04-17] (Rembrandt X (Magic Night x Bambino))
Professor Plum did it in the show hall, on the court of honor. He used those fantastic deep purple blossoms, accented with light lavender-white anthers and stigma to his advantage- who could argue with slender stiff stems, a 24 inch flowerhead, 24 buds, opening 8 in formal fashion and 5-6 in color. Case solved.
Large and Medium = $3 each
Flower Girl
(Kollasch 2009) 175 M
[KO 00024-1] (Aztalan x open)
This striking miniature glad has zigzag placed lavender triangular shaped florets. The deep lavender petal tips and upper petal showcase a wide greenish cream throat, and cream midrib darts. Plain petals with needle point tips in a smaller size than its sister Laguna 07. The slender 45” stems sport 22” heads with 20 buds, holding 6 open and 3-4 in color.
Large= $1.50 each
Light Snow
(Kollasch 2008) 100 VE
[KO 94086-6] (Whiskers x open) This small creamy white has a green cast in the throat and opening buds. The wavy round florets are 2 3/8” and frequently face up. Flower head is 22” with a field height of 44”. Light Snow opens 5 or more of the 20 buds with 3 showing color. Earliness and thin wiry stems help in creating nice airy arrangements.
Large= $2.00 each
Little knockout
A cute little medium red glad. Features a large cream throat with small red feathered throat markings. About 30 inches tall. Slightly hooded florets in zigzag style on wiry stems.
18 buds, 5 open, 4 in color
Large= $1.00 each
Unit= 6 Large = $5.00
American Dream
Only a few left!
This is a very ruffled, waxy glad for show or decorative beauty. A smooth medium coral salmon with a yellow throat blotch, holds open 9 waxy florets of 22 buds on 26” flower heads. It’s just hard to imagine so much texture and volume in a 200 size glad.
Large= $2 each
Unit= 6 Large = $10
Huron Fox
A deep scarlet red that darkens in the throat.
Florets of medium substance are held on sturdy stiff stems.
Rapid propagator.
Large= $1.50 each
Unit= 6 Large = $7.50
Tiny Bubbles
(Jean Kollasch 2018) 165 EM
(sdlg 1054-1 x open)
This tiny, one of a kind, bright rose, whimsical gladiolus will be fun as a decorative in your garden. Lighter rose center surrounded by deep rose edges and petal tips. The straight and alternate rambling spikes will never win as a show spike but will be great for design use. Very prolific.
Large= $2.50 each
Bejeweled AAS
(Dave Kollasch 2018) 101 M AAS
(sdlg 01053-3 x unknown)
Bejeweled was the highest scoring seedling in the 2017 AAS trials. A small white, sometimes light green, with yellow or deeper green lip petals. There is a hint of lavender in the neck. Plant health was very good. Sturdy slender stems in proportion to the plant and florets. Good to exhibit and an arrangers delight. A sister seedling to Peridot.
Large= $4 each
Unit= 3 Large = $10
Peridot
(Dave Kollasch 2018) 102 M
(sdlg 01053-3 x unk) Sister of AAS winner Bejeweled.
This glad is a medium green in color with a floret size of 2 1/4 inch. This little glad won the single spike seedling award at the 2017 Wausau, WI show, so it has proven show potential. Love the green color, ruffles and substance. This glad consistently cuts very nice spikes.
Large= $5 each
Unit= 3 Large = $15
LITTLE DYNAMO
(Selinger 05) 154 E
This outstanding Ernie Vennard Award winner, has held a place on the Top Ten Miniature Show Report since it introduction. Consistently a top show miniature, Little Dynamo easily opens 8 round, 2 inch, ruffled florets. The bright true red color is easy to please in designs. It’s straight stiff stems and great flowerhead mechanics demand notice on the show bench and in your garden. If you grow miniatures, Little Dynamo is a must have variety. VERY HAPPY TO HAVE LITTEL DYNAMO BACK IN THE CATALOG!
Large= $2.50 each
Angel Wings II
(Kollasch 2013) 201 M
(Baby K. x Open)
A tall 200, with a crisp round white floret, and a small rose marking in throat.
With a flowerhead of 25 inches, having 22 buds, 8 open and 5 in color, making a nice presentation.
Large= $2.00 each
BLACKBERRY JAM
(John Meyer 2019) 268 EM
[JM 600-25]
Long heads of black rose with a thin edge of white. The whitish anthers complement.
Large=$6 each
Unit= 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
MR T
(John Meyer 2019) 225 EM
[JM 12-213] ( Fire Frenzy x open )
Loud blockbuster color! Medium orange florets display large red centers surrounded by yellow gold.
Large=$6 each
Unit= 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
PINK PAJAMAS AAS
(John Meyer 2019) 263 E AAS
[JM 12-2] (Bernice x open )
Light rose, deepening toward the center, and a deep rose blotch flowing onto the lower petals.
Can hold 10 waxy, chiseled, florets open, displayed formally on stiff straight stems. I love my “Pink Pajamas” in the summer when it’s hot. I wish I had my “Pink Pajamas” in the winter when it’s not. All America Select winner, get yours now!
Large=$6 each
Unit= 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
TEDDYBEAR KISSES AAS
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(John Meyer 2019) 277 E AAS
[JM 12-128] (Teacup x open )
The All America Select Winner that we have been waiting for! Vibrant color contrast creating a distinctive gladiolus. Rich deep lavender surrounds a large snow white center. The white lip petals are outlined with a thin lavender thread, and have a few lavender specks. A showman’s pleasure and a designer’s delight.
Large=$6 each
Unit= 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
DADDY'S GIRL
(John Meyer 2020) 265 M
[JM 170-13] (Crazy Eight x Heuga)
Daddy’s Girl will surely be a bright spot in your day! Outstanding medium pink rose, and a lively large throat of medium yellow. You will want to run your fingers over the ruffled round florets, displayed formally on sturdy stems. 24 total buds, 10 open and 6 in color, 25 inch flowerheads on 52 inch plants. What a great combination.
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
HOT ROD
(Don Selinger 2020) 255 EM
[Sel 08-22] (Huron Mask x Sel 04-127={Pulchritude sdlg x (Whistle Stop x Butterflies)})
Ready to rev your engines? Hot Rod is a smooth vibrant medium red with thin light yellow midrib lines, and noticeable white anthers. The rich color is non-fading, and a purr-fect choice for the red in Patriotic theme designs. The triangular florets are lightly ruffled with resilient medium substance. 20 inch flowerheads with 18 total buds, holding 7 open, with 5 in color, displayed in zigzag fashion on slender stiff stems with a field height of 40 inches.
Large=$5 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $12
JELLY KISSES
(John Meyer 2020) 201 E
[JM 12-191] (Professor Plum x open)
Brace yourself for some Jelly Kisses. A smooth lovely white with a large speared thumbprint blotch of red rose. The blotch has a distinct crisp edge. Early blooming, round lightly waved florets with long lasting medium substance. 24 inch flowerheads with 22 total buds, 8 open, 5 in color displayed in beautiful formal fashion.
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
LIGHTNING BUG
Only a few left!
(John Meyer 2020) 279 VE
[JM 16-100] (Teacup x open)
“There’s one.” “There’s another.” “I got one Barb.” “Me too Johnny.”
You would think that the Meyer family only cuts glads, but today they’re collecting Lightning Bugs!
These flashy little numbers are worth catching. You will giggle with delight when you have a jar full of these purple glads with the lightning yellow centers. The triangular florets, arranged in zig zag style on 24 inch flowerheads, sport 22 total buds, 8 open and 4 in color, and a field height of 54 inches. Nice miniature blooms on slender stems, put some Lightning Bugs to work for you.
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
TWEETIE BIRD
Only a few left!
(John Meyer 2020) 115 EM
[JM 6-15] (Lady Edith x Huron Mask)
Tweetie Bird will lift you up and put a song in your heart. Bright melodic yellow with a dancing red edge. Designers at Minnesota Glad Society Shows have been coveting this gem of a seedling for several years, when John has brought it to share for the design competitions. Rounded and lightly waved, on nice slender stems. 18 total buds, 6 open and 4 in color, displayed informally on 22 inch flowerheads. Don’t let any puddy tats get your Tweetie Birds.
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $14
BADGER KISSES
(John Meyer 2021) 157 E
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Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large Medium 1 Small=$15
BEETLE JUICE
(Lyle Madeson 2021) 255 M
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Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $15
ICE MAGIC
(John Meyer 2021) 201 E
[JM 15-201] (open)
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $15
LIME LITE
(John Meyer 2021) 112 E
[JM 14-41] (Snoflakes x Smiltele)
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $15
SPLASH DANCE
(Cliff Hartline 2021) 275 EM
[CH 17-14] (Shadow Dancer x open)
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $15
TOUCH OF IRISH
(Cliff Hartline 2021) 265 EM
[CH-15-114] (Tattle Tale x Sweet Success)
Large=$6 each
Unit = 1 Large 1 Medium 1 Small= $15
TATTLE TALE
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(Kollasch 2002) 275 EM
(KO 94015-1) x (Snowflake x open)
We are thrilled to bring back this lovely variety. Fittingly, the seed parent to Cliff Hartline’s 2021 Introduction “TOUCH OF IRISH.” The round, ruffled florets, show off a bright lilac color, with a large lime throat. A lilac and lime combination that is a favorite in floral design. (note-color is more lime, than in the photo)
Large=$3 each
WISHING WELL
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(Griesbach 1977) 261 EM
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We are thrilled to bring back this lovely “Old Timer.” Although, historical, it has a nice up-to-date look. The dainty, waved florets, show off a bright lite pink-rose color, with a large white throat. The lip petals are edged with the same lovely base color.
Large=$3 each
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