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Descriptive Seed List for 1934 
RUFFLED GLADIOLI 
ALTON. This magnificent gladiolus is a wonderfully ruffled variety of finest 
orange color. It is the winner of many awards at Gladiolus shows. Price each, 
8c; dozen, 80c. 
ANNA EBERIUS. This is one of the finest of the newer varieties and should 
find favor wherever tried. It is a dark, velvety purple with throat of deeper 
shade. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
BLUE RIBBON. A distinct shade of giant ruffled gladiolus, being a beautiful 
shade of violet blue unlike any other glad that we offer. Each, 12c; dozen, $1.20. 
E. J. SHAYLOR. Tall, very strong plant and large blooms. A beautiful, pure, 
deep rose pink. A very choice ruffled sort that is sure to meet with favor. Each, 
6c; dozen, 60c. 
FERN KYLE. A large, ruffled flower of exquisite creamy white color. This 
is a vigorous grower and creates a sensation wherever it is grown. Each, 6c; 
dozen, 60c. 
FONTAINE. A beautiful ruffled giant with fine large flowers of delicate pink 
shading to yellow. Very fine. Each, 8c; dozen, 80c. 
MARIE KUNDERD. One of the finest white Glads ever introduced. Very 
early. Purest white with an almost invisible pink line in center of lower petals. 
Price, each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
MASTERPIECE. A magnificent ruffled “American Beauty” rose color. Giant 
flower and plant. Extremely fine. Each, 8c; dozen, 80c. 
ORANGE GLORY. A large ruffled sort. The color is a beautiful orange with 
slight purple and white markings on a lighter throat. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
PURPLE GLORY. This is the giant of the ruffled gladioli and is of a truly 
remarkable color. An extraordinary deep velvety maroon red, with almost black 
blotches, like burned into the petals. This variety has been awarded two silver 
cups and many other awards at gladiolus shows. Each, 7c; dozen, 70c. 
ROSE ASH (Ashes of Roses). A new gladiolus with a delightful new color. 
The color is Corinthian red fading to ashes of roses, lower petals suffused yellow 
and speckled ruby. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
SCARLANCL One of the most beautiful ruffled sorts that we have seen. The 
color is a briJliajat orange scarlet. The flowers are large. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
PLAIN PETALED GLADIOLI 
BETTY NUTHALL. The coloring is new—a warm light coral with pale or¬ 
ange throat, and a light feathering of carmine. The flowers are often six inches 
across, of splendid substance and placement. Each, 15c; 3 or 40c; dozen, $1.50. 
MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. A matchless shade of brilliant blue. The flow¬ 
ers are of largest size, well placed, and opening evenly to the top. Each, 8c; 
dozen, 80c. 
BYRON L. SMITH. One of the best of the plain petaled sorts, not only as a 
garden flower but also exceedingly fine as a cut flower. The color is a very 
refined lavender pink on white ground, being very similar to a choice cattleya 
orchid. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Peach red overlaid with flame scarlet. The throat is 
stippled with ruby and white. Very large and striking. Each, 8c; dozen, 80c. 
CARMEN SYLVA. Snow white; large flowers well placed on always perfectly 
straight, tall stems. Extra fine cut flower variety. Each, 8c; dozen, 80c. 
FAY LANPHIER—MISS AMERICA. The latest and the acme in gladoili 
culture. In coloring it is a coral luster with cerise blending. It is distinct in type, 
color and pose. Each, 8c; dozen, 80c. 
