THE BLUE BOOK FOR FLORISTS 
31 
♦V 
GLADIOLUS 
for Forcing 
and Field Planting 
G & R Gladiolus are recognized as among the best by the leading forcers. Growing conditions have been par¬ 
ticularly favorable this year. We offer approximately three million bulbs in the best forcing varieties for spring plant¬ 
ing. All bulbs Semesan treated, and well ripened in every particular. Compare our prices this year with those of 
reliable growers. We can serve you to your advantage. 
SPECIAL FLORISTS’ PRICES 
No. 1 
( 13 ^'' and up) 
No. 2 
(IJ^"' and up) 
Per 
100 
Per 
1000 
Per 
100 
Per 
1000 
ALICE TIPLADY-—(Prim.) Rich orange; a 
great favorite. About 50 percent produce 
two flowers. 
$1.75 
$13.50 
$1.50 
$10.00 
AMERICA—Very popular winter forcing va¬ 
riety. Color, soft lavender pink. For years 
the standard cut flower pink. 
1.75* 
13.50 
1.50 
10.00 
BYRON L. SMITH—An orchid color Gladi¬ 
olus with blendings of blue, yellow and white. 
Fine for cutting. 
2.25 
20.00 
2.00 
16.00 
GIANT NYMPH—Very large, light pink with 
creamy throat. 
2.25 
18.00 
2.00 
15.00 
GOLDEN DREAM—A very fine deep, pure 
j^ellow. Excellent forcer. 
3.00 
25.00 
2.50 
20.00 
GOLDEN MEASURE—The largest and best 
yellow. Extra large flowers on tall, strong 
spikes. Golden yellow. 
3.50 
30.00 
2.75 
25.00 
HERADA—Pure mauve. Large, well formed 
spikes. Considered an excellent commercial 
variety. 
1.75 
13.50 
1.50 
10.00 
JEWELL'—(Prim.) Considered by many grow¬ 
ers the best forcing Prim. A beautiful blend¬ 
ing of salmon and yellow. Extra fine. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
LOS ANGELES-—Commonly referred to as 
the “Cut and Come Again” Gladiolus, due 
to the fact that it produces several lateral 
stems, all of which make good flowering 
spikes. Color, shrimp pink. Orange carmine 
throat. Los Angeles is an outstanding com¬ 
mercial variety. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
MARY PICKFORD-—The best white for cut¬ 
ting. Large flowers on tall stems; excellent 
keeper. Flowers delicate creamy white, throat 
of sulphur yellow. We recommend Mary 
Pickford highly. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON—America’s 
leading cut flower Gladiolus. Flowers beau¬ 
tiful rose pink on a pure white ground, with 
deep blood red blotch on lower petals. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
MRS. FRANCES KING—Giant spike of flame 
pink. Unsurpassed for forcing and outside 
planting. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
MRS. DR. NORTON—If we could grow but 
one variety for cut flowers, it would be Nor¬ 
ton. Flowers of cream and pink on tall, 
strong stems. 
2.00 
15.00 
1.75 
12.00 
MRS.LEON DOUGLAS-Very robust and strong 
grower with wide leaves and tall heavy spikes 
and flowers. The color is light rose with flakes 
and specks of red and scarlet with light yellow 
tints on lower petals. Becoming very popular 
2.50 
22.50 
2.25 
18.00 
Mary Pickford 
For early greenhouse forc¬ 
ing, we can make delivery 
from December on. It is 
important to remember 
that G. y R. Gladiolus 
are grown with forcing 
results in mind. JVe in¬ 
vite the comparison of our 
Bulbs with those of other 
growers. 
THE GOOD & REESE 
COMPANY 
