This collection is arranged in conformity with the new classification adopted by the 
American Gladiolus Society. All varieties marked "Exhibition" are especially suitable 
for exhibition purposes. Varieties marked "Decorative" produce florets measuring 
over 3 V 2 inches in diameter. In selecting these varieties, special stress is laid on 
their value for decorative purposes. Varieties marked "Small Flowered" produce 
florets measuring less than 3>/2 inches across. They are especially selected for 
their decorative value, for use in bowls and for table decorations. This class includes 
the type previously listed as "Primulinus." 
Varieties marked "Early" bloom from 70-80 days. Those marked "Midseason" come 
into flower in 85-95 days, while those marked "Late" take a few days longer 
to blossom. 
AFLAME (Midseason-Exhibition and Decora¬ 
tive): A Begonia-rose, shading to bright orange- 
flame near the edge. Backs of the petals are 
even brighter than the fronts. Very large flowers, 
six inches or more across with six to eight florets 
open at a time. A wonderful variety for the gar¬ 
den and exhibition. $.85 for 10; $6 per 100. 
AIDA (Early-Decorative): Of very deep blue 
with small reddish lilac blotch. Large flowers 
with five blooms open at one time carried on a 
fine spike. One of the best of this color. $1 for 10; 
$7.50 per 100. 
ALBATROSS (Early-Exhibition): A fine exhibi¬ 
tion variety, of purest white, large flowers with 
6-8 open at one time. One of the best in this 
color class. $1.25 for 10; $10 per 100. 
ALLEGRO (Midseason-Exhibition): Probably 
the nearest to a true blue of any Gladiolus in 
commerce to-day. Color bluish lavender with 
deeper throat blotch. Many florets open at one 
time, perfectly arranged on a tall straight spike. 
Very attractive and desirable. Each $3.50. 
AMADOR (Midseason-Decorative): A red that 
truly glows and sparkles. Bright scarlet shaded 
darker in throat with unusually long white 
pistils which add much to the beauty of this 
attractive flower. Becoming very popular. $2.75 
for 10; $25 per 100. 
AMETHYST (Midseason-Exhibition): A very dis¬ 
tinctive and beautiful Gladiolus. An excellent 
exhibition variety of a distinctive shade of 
lavender with a darker throat blotch. Eight to 
ten well placed flowers open at one time and 
carried on a fine spike. $2.25 for 10; $20 per 100. 
APRICOT GLOW (Early-Decorative): Of clear 
warm apricot shading. Florets are fairly large, 
well placed and wide open with four to five 
blooms open at a time. Very tall, strong grower. 
This variety is one of the parents of such out¬ 
standing varieties as Picardy, Bagdad, Wasaga, 
Debonair and others. $.75 for 10; $5 per 100. 
ANNIE LAURIE (Late-Decorative): White, 
flushed pink, semi-ruffled, the ruffling of a very 
fresh carmine-pink, slight marking of same color 
in throat. Total effect a dainty, delicate pink. 
Like its namesake, "The fairest that e'er the sun 
shone on." See illustration. $.75 for 10; $5 per 
100 . 
AVE MARIA (Midseason-Exhibition): A per¬ 
fectly formed flower. The color is of a most 
exquisite shade of light blue. The perfect stem 
carries 7 to 8 blooms open at the same time. 
$1.10 for 10; $8.50 per 100. 
BAGDAD (Late Midseason-Exhibition): A fine 
exhibition variety. Smoky old rose, deeper to 
edge of petals and lighter in throat. Smooth, un¬ 
flecked color. Lip petals have a faint creamy 
blotch, marked with pencilings of Begonia-rose. 
Five to seven immense blooms open at one time 
and are carried on very strong spikes. Blooms 
often measure six inches or more across. See 
illustration. $1.45 for 10; $12 per 100. 
BEACON (Early-Decorative): Very tall, straight 
spikes with eight to ten well placed flowers 
open at once. The individual florets are of me¬ 
dium size, well open, waved and moderately 
ruffled. Of clear, bright rose doree-scarlet with 
pronounced cream blotch providing a striking 
color effect. Each, $4. 
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