WE have learned that plant life is as plastic in our hands as clay in the hands of 
the artist. Plants can be readily moulded into more beautiful forms and colors 
than any sculptor can ever hope to enual.— llurbank. 
B U C R E AT I DNS 
My Own Originations — Not Obtainable Elsewhere. 
GLADIOLUS ALTERNATUS 
TRADE MARK 
A NEW RACE OF HORT1CULTURAL HYBRIDS developed in my experimental garden, 
the floreta of which are characterized by their alternating small and 
large petals. This new form is one of the few really distinct breaks in 
the conventional gladiolus form, and is the only type of gladiolus with 
symmetrical form extant. It is a man-made species. READ THE STORY OF THE 
DEVELOiVENT OF GLADIOLUS ALTERNATUS IN THE 1936 YEARBOOK 0 F THE N.E.G.3., 
page 38, and see the photographs facing page 47. Gladiolus Alternatus is 
dainty enough for the rockery, yet rugged enough for the hardy border or 
cut flower garaen. Their wiry stems withstand lashing winds. You never 
find them lying across the paths, and an umbrella stand is not required 
for displaying them in the home. The daintiest bowls or vases may be used 
on desk or table. Be among the first to grow and exhibit these rare new 
sorts in your community. Florists will also find them useful. The flowers 
present harmonious color combinations in themselves And are so uniformly 
placed that there is an entire lack of top-heaviness. The spikes have a 
light, airy grace and pleasing balance, and the blooms just smile skyward 
ALTERNATUS PREMIER - 1930. Large petals self-colored cherry-red, 
the alternating small petals same shade, with cream blotch ana dark red 
feathering. Reverse of small petals cream, tipped red. Flowers under 3 
inches. Jmall Decorative. Approximately 74 days, ^ozen, Large, *2.00 
Medium, v 1.50 Jmall, 4 I.OO Bulblets, y2.Q0 per 100 
ALTERNATUS TRIAD - 1935. All six petals light violet-red, each 
with a pale yellow blotch. Flowers under 3 inches. Jmall Decorative. 
Approximately 100 days. Each, *2.00 (Quantity limited) 
ALTERNATUS TRIANON - 1936. All 3 ix petals light red with dark 
red plune on large petals and red-violet plume on alternating small pet¬ 
als. Flowers under 3 inches. Jmall Decorative. Approximately 103 days. 
Each, y3.00 (Very limited quantity) 
Special Treat for Experimenters - jeeas from Gladiolus Altematus, direct 
from headquarters. I am now growing the results of many years of experi¬ 
mentation in many colors. These new creations will be Introduced as rap¬ 
idly as propagation permits. In the meantime, you may try your luck with 
these seeds. Good results may be expected, but are not guaranteed. This 
naturally produced seea is very limited. Gladiolus zealots may obtain a 
packet of 25 seeds for *1.00 Whatever comes out is your own. 
WANTED - JWERC1AL GID-V/ER WITH VIJIDN TO ^IJJE^INATE ABOVE AND INTRODUCE 
NEW CREATIONJ. ,/rite conditions on your letterhead - no kibitzers wanted. 
Full information from this end available to any interested reputable 
grower, i-y hybridizing work is a hobby and I prefer t 1 " 1 produce rather 
than sell. A rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor for the alert 
BERTHA k. BUCH - Large decorative, with five or six 5-inch flowers open 
at once. Deep rose pink with narrow creamy yellow blotch overlaid with 
ruby feather. Approximately 95 days. Large, jl.OO medium, 75? Jmall, 50^ 
Bulblets, ^1.00 per aqzen. 
