Introducing 
Robert, The First 
(See Cover Picture) 
Our first introduction. A huge, heavily 
ruffled, pale rose-purple with an amaranth 
purple blotch (Ridgway). Eight to ten 
florets open at one time with as high as 20-25 
buds to the spike. First prize winner in the 
seedling class at Minnesota State Fair in 
1930. First prize winner in its class for the 
past two years at the Minnesota Gladiolus 
Society Show and the Minnesota State Fair. 
This variety has been thoroughly tested and 
we place it on the market as a variety here 
to stay. 
Price $1.00 for any size. $10.00 per dozen. 
Member of 
American Peony Society 
American Iris Society 
American Gladioli Society 
Northwestern Peony and Iris Society 
Society of American Florists 
and Ornamental Horticulture 
