Robert, The First 
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 Minne¬ 
sota State Fair in 1930. 
First prize winner in its 
class 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. 
L. 75c, 10 for $6.00; 
M. 50c, 10 for $4.00; S. 
30c, 10 for $2.50; Bits. 
10 for 50c, 100 for $3.50. 
Robert, The First 
