Grades of Gladiolus Corms (Bulbs)
- U.S. Fancy consists of gladiolus corms which meet the following requirements:
a. Basic requirements:
i. Mature and well cured;
ii. Well filled;
iii. Clean; and,
iv. Well trimmed.
b. Free from:
i. Mold;
ii. Shattered corms;
iii. Thrips;
iv. Freezing;
v. Nut sedge;
vi. Grass roots;
vii. Rogues; and,
viii. Decay.
c. Free from damage by any means.
d. Size. See §51.4242
e. Tolerances. See §51.4243.
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U.S. No. 1 consists of gladiolus corms which meet the requirements of U.S. Fancy, except for increased tolerances specified in §51.4243.
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U.S. Fancy Mixture consists of gladiolus corms which meet the requirements of U.S. Fancy, except for rogues.
- U.S. No. 1 Mixture consists of gladiolus corms which meet the requirements of U.S. No. 1, except for rogues.