GLADIOLUS 



HENDERSON'S "UP-TO-DATE" NAMED VARIETIES 



This list of named Gladiolus comprises our choice in the fields after studying and comparing the merits of hundreds of 

 varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, coloring and substance of flowers, properly spaced and 

 faced on strong, straight, upright spikes, etc. We therefore believe that this selection is unsurpassable. First size number 

 one bulbs. 



Every precaution is taken to supply clean stock; all of our bulbs are thoroughly cleaned, fumigated, and dipped to destroy 

 thrip and other insects. 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

 (average weight 1 V2 lb. per doz.; 10 lbs. per 100). 



Aflame. Begonia rose with orange flame near edge 



Albatross. Pure white 



Amador. A new glowing red gladiolus that glistens and 

 sparkles with spectacular brilliance 



Bagdad. A magnificent smoky old rose, deeper to petal edges 



and lighter in throat 



Beac on . Bright sc arlet 



Beautiful Ohio Rosy lavender 



Berty Snow. Large flowers of a beautiful son lavender, of 

 good substance on strong spikes 



Betty Nuthall. A new variety popular wherever shown, the 

 color is coral pink with light orange throat markings, several 

 flowers are open at a time on strong spikes with heavy foliaae 



Bleeding Heart. White tinted pink, with red blotch in throat 



Blue Admiral. Large blooms of a deep violet clue, five to six 

 open on tall spikes 



Blue Beauty. Light blue with darker markings 



Blue Danube. Fine light blue, tall spike - 



Charles Dickens. Very tall straight spike with large flowers 

 of brilliant purple 



Com. Koehl. Dark scarlet red 



Dorothy Bishop. White, striped tyrian rose 



Dr. Frank E. Bennett. The best of its color, flowers are very 

 large, of a bright scarlet with white lines in the throat, well 

 placed on spike 



Early Rose. Medium and dark shades of rose blended, a fine 

 early commercial variety 



Frank J. McCoy. Pure deep pink 



Gate of Heaven. Rich pure yellow, beautifully ruffled. . . . 



Giant Nymph. La France piiik 



Golden Chimes. Beautiful ruffled yellow blooms borne on 

 tall spikes 



Golden Dream. Beautiful deep yellow 



Golden Goddess. The first patented gladiolus. Sold under the 

 protection of U. S. Patent No. 77. Rich golden yellow. Ten 

 to twelve out of twenty-five florets open at once; tall, perfect 

 spike 



Kassel. A magnificent scarlet with no markings Beautiful 

 well formed large flowers on tall stems. Excellent grower 

 and a fine variety for cutting 



King Arthur. Large rosy lavender, ruffled blooms 



Kings Ransom. Color, peach red, blending to golden apricot, 

 salmon in the throat. Six to eight ruffled 4^2 In- blooms open 

 on tall spikes 



I*a Paloma. Brilliant shade of orange 



Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimp pink with glowing orange car- 

 mine blotch in throat, tall and graceful stems 



Maid of Orleans. Milky white with cream throat. Tall 

 straight plant with up to 8 large well placed blooms open. 

 Generally considered the best commercial white 



Major Edward Bowes Pink with small yellow throat .. . 



Max Fegei. Light blue, darker throat markings 



Mildred Louise. Truly one of the most outstanding newer 

 varieties. The color, a warm salmon pink is delightful. Th< 

 spike and flowers become tremendously large 



Minuet. Considered the best lavender in existence, six blooms 

 generally open at once, strong spike and heavy foliage, a 

 grand exhibition sort 



Miss New Zealand. Salmon pink with deeper pink blotch . . 



Morocco. Glistening deep dark red, almost black with a fiery 

 sheen 6-8 good size well placed blooms open at a time 



Mother Machree. Large smoky lavender 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Beautiful rose, striped and speckled ruby 



Pelegrina. The best dark purple variety 



PRICES 



Doz. 



.35 

 .35 



.35 



.35 



1.00 



.70 



.35 



100 



2.50 

 2.50 



2.50 



2.50 

 7.00 

 5.00 



2.50 



.35 



.70 



2.50 

 5.00 



.70 

 .25 



.70 



500 

 9 00 

 5.00 



.35 

 .50 

 .70 



2.50 

 4.00 

 5.00 



.35 



2.50 



.70 

 .35 

 .50 

 .35 



5.00 

 2.50 

 4.00 

 2.50 



.70 

 .35 



5.00 

 2.50 



1.00 



.70 

 .50 



1.00 

 .50 



.70 

 .35 



.70 



.70 



.50 

 1.25 



.70 

 .70 

 .35 

 .50 



7.50 



5.00 

 4.00 



7.00 

 4.00 



2.50 



5.00 

 2.50 

 5.00 



5.00 



4.00 

 9.00 



5.00 

 5.00 

 2.50 

 4.00 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

 (average weight 1 1/2 lb. psr doz.; 10 lbs. per 100). 



Piitzer's Triumph. Enormous blooms of a bright salmon- 

 orange color, with small deeper throat blotch. Two to four 

 blooms open at once 



Phyllis Mc Quiston. Pure pink, tall spikes 



Picardy. This beautiful New Apricot pink variety is conceded 

 to be the best sort of its color that has been introduced in 

 recent years and has created a sensation wherever shown, 

 being a consistent orize winner 



Rosa Van Lu ma. Light rose, tall spike 



Shirley Temple. Deep cream with darker throat 



Smiling Maestro. Deep salmon-rose flaked darker, 6-8 or 

 more immense very showy wide open blooms. This is one of 

 the very best varieties of its color 



Sonatine. Light pink with small cherry blotches, four to five 

 blooms on tall straight stems. A good commercial 



Star of Bethlehem. Beautiful white blooms, cream tint on 

 lower petals 



Tip Top. Immense flowers, bright red 



Token. Beautiful salmon cream throat 



Vagabond Prince. A gorgeous variety, unusual iridescent 

 garnet brown, lighter in upper throat and with a small blotch 

 of glowing flame scarlet on lip petal. 8-10 or more well 

 placed medium larqe blooms ooen at a time 



Vredenburg. Large pure white, early flowering 



Wasaga. BeauufuA iridescent buff 



W. H. Phipps. La France pink, overlaid with light rose-salmon. 

 Lighter towards the center and with lightly speckled ruby 

 throat markings 



Wuertembergia. Bright scarlet with cream blotch 



Henderson's Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture. Our best 

 mixture. A well blended combination of all colors. Per 

 1,000 $20.00 



PRICES 



.30 



Doz. 



100 



.50 

 .50 



4.00 

 4.00 



.40 

 1.25 

 1.00 



3.00 

 9.00 

 7.00 



1.00 



7.00 



.70 



5.00 



.70 

 .70 

 .70 



5.00 

 5.00 

 5.00 



1.25 



1.25 

 .40 



9.00 

 9.00 

 3.00 



.35 

 .40 



2.50 

 3.00 



2.25 



Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 



SELECT NAMED VARIETIES 



Alice Tiplady. A grand primulinus variety of a beautiful 

 orange saffron color 



Annie Laurie. Lovely, delicate ruffled pink 



Apricot Glow. Very tall apricot 



Betty Co-Ed. We consider this one of the most beautiful for 

 indoor and table decoration. A most delicate shade of pink 

 with cream throat. Height, 18 to 24 inches 



Copper Bronze. Old copper and bronze; very rich color. 



Orange Queen. Purest apricot of a very warm tint; large, 

 open flowers on good stem; justly considered one of the very 

 choicest grandiflora primulinus 



Souvenir. Most superb deep yellow self. Tall-stemmed large 

 hooded flowers facing forward, 4 to 6 open at the same time. 

 Early 



Mixture. A grand collection of popular tints. Fer 1,000 $20.00 



PRICES 



Doz. 



.35 

 .35 

 .40 



.35 

 .35 



.35 



.35 

 .30 



100 



2.50 

 2.50 

 3.00 



2.50 

 2.50 



2.50 



2.50 

 2.25 



MISCELLANEOUS SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



If wanted by Parcel Post add postage at zone 

 rates (see Parcel Post weight column). 



Parcel post 

 packed 

 weight 



Doz. 



100 



If wanted by Parcel Post add postage at zone 

 rates (see Parcel Post weight column). 



Parcel post 

 packed 

 weight 



Doz. 



100 



Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear). 



Extra size bulbs, 1 1 to 12 inches in circ 



Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea batatas). 2 year 



1 lb. ea. 

 1/2 lb. doz. 



1 1/4 lb. doz. 



2 lb. doz. 



3 lb. doz. 

 2 lb. doz. 



2 1/4 lb. doz. 



2.50 



1.50 



1.00 

 1.50 



4.00 

 3.00 



4.00 



20.00 



12.00 



7.50 

 12.00 



30.00 

 22.50 



30.00 



LILIUM— Continued. 



Speciosum Album . White 



" Rubrum Magnif icum, sported 



" Melpomone, rich red, spotted . 

 Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). 



Orange-red flowers spotted with black 



Tigrinum Flora Plena (Double Tiger Lily). 



Orange-red flowers, spotted black 



TUBEROSES, Dwarf Double Pearl, 4 to 6 



inch bulbs. Per 1,000 $32.50 



3 lb. doz. 



4 lb. doz. 

 4 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 

 1 lb. doz. 



1 1/2 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 

 1 lb. doz. 



4.00 



3.00 

 3.00 



2.00 



2.00 

 1.00 



.50 



.60 

 .60 



30.00 

 22.50 



Hyacinthus Candicans. White bell-shaped 



22.50 

 15.00 





LILIUM. 



Auratum (The Golden-rayed Japan Lily). 



Pure white, with crimson spots and golden 



15.00 

 7.50 



3.50 



Longiflorum Giganteum. White, fragrant 

 9 to 10 inch bulbs 



Silver Leaf. Variegated foliage, single flow- 



4.50 





4.50 









Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rate. 25 at the Hundred Rate. 



1941. WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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