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LOUIS R. FISCHER 
Key to Classification 
An added feature in my catalogue this year is the tabular headings at the 
top of each page. Under these headings and directly under each variety you 
will find abbreviations which will enable you to determine easily and quickly 
the substance, kind of floret, season of bloom and the type of flower. I have 
tried to be as accurate as possible in giving this information but a few minor 
changes may be necessary after further trial of some of the newer varieties. 
The substance is the thickness of the petals and is classified as Excellent, 
Good and Fair, which are abbreviated by using only the first initials of each. 
The kind of floret is indicated by ‘‘PI.” for plain petals, “Ruf.” for ruffled 
petals and “Lac.” for laciniated petals. 
The season of bloom is divided into Early (60-70 days). Early Midseason 
(70-80 days). Midseason (80-90 days). Late Midseason (90-100 days), and 
Late (over 100 days). These are abbreviated by the first letter of each word. 
I am using the new type classification as adopted by the American Gladiolus 
Society which places all gladiolus under one of three groups. These groups 
now class gladiolus as to size rather than on form or shape. The type is indi¬ 
cated by Exhibition, Decorative and Small Decorative, which are abbreviated by 
“Ex.,” “Dec.” and “Sm. Dec.” respectively. Exhibition varieties have 
very large flowers and many florets open at one time. The decorative 
type is not hampered by demands for extreme size and many open, the florets 
usually being about four or five inches in diameter. Beauty of form and color 
are the important features of this type. Some of our finest cut flower varieties 
come under this class. The small decorative flowers have florets three inches or 
under, the smaller the better. This new classification gives us a truer and more 
accurate idea as to the type of flower and the smaller and more decorative varie¬ 
ties are now given their proper recognition at the shows. 
Discounts 
These discounts apply only when cash is remitted with your order. Please 
note that you have a choice of either taking the discount in extra bulbs of your 
selection or deducting the cash from the order. 
Extra Bulbs, Your Selection 
15% on orders from $ 3.00 to $10.00 
20% on orders from 10.00 to 20.00 
25% on orders from 20.00 to 40.00 
30% on orders from 40.00 and up 
Discounts do not apply 
Cash Discounts 
10% on orders from $ 3.00 to $10.00 
15% on orders from 10.00 to 20.00 
20% on orders from 20.00 to 40.00 
25% on orders from 40.00 and up 
on Special Collections. 
Terms 
Please send cash or 25% deposit; balance before shipment. No orders 
accepted for less than $1.50. Transportation charges prepaid. Five bulbs sold 
at the 10 rate and 25 or more at the 100 rate. Minimum charge for any item, 
10c. As the planting and care of all bulbs and plants sold by us are beyond our 
control we can not be in any way responsible for the results after planting. 
Large bulbs are 1^ inches or more in diameter but in most cases will be 
Ij^ to 2 inches. Medium size will be from % to inches and small bulbs 
from 54 to 94 inch. When there is a figure before the price such as 2-. 15 it 
means 2 bulbs for 15c. 
