THU fundamental principles of plant breeding are simple. The practical applica¬ 
tion of these principles demands the highest and most refined efforts of which 
the mind of man la capable, and no line of mental effort promises more for the 
elevation. advancement, prosperity and happiness of the human race.— Bsrbasfc. 
The symmetry of its florets is quite unusual 
and striking. Alternatus Premier here bore on 
the average 22 florets per spike with 6 out, 
and grew to a height of 3 feet. The placement 
of florets was in all cases very good and the 
plants in general were very vigorous.’* 
Thank you, Professor. 1 have mentioned in pre¬ 
vious lists that the flowers present harmonious 
color combinations and are so uniformly placed 
that there is an entire lack of top-heaviness. 
The spikes have a light, airy grace and pleas¬ 
ing balance, and the blooms just smile skyward. 
HERE THEY ABE; 
ALTEBNATUd FRED 1ER (1930) - Large petals self- 
colored cherry red, alternating small petals 
same, with cream blotch, dark red feathering, 
dmall Decorative. Dozen, ,$1.75 Bulblets, $2.00 
per 100. 176 days) 
ALTEBNATUd TRIAL (1935) - All six petals light 
violet-red with pale yellow blotch, dmall Dec¬ 
orative. Each, $1.00 (lOOdays) 
ALTEBNATUd TRIANON (1936) - All six petals 
light red, with dark red plume on large petals 
and red-violet plume on alternating small pet¬ 
als. dmall Decorative. Each, $2.00 (103 days') 
dEEDd OP GLADDLUd ALTEBNATUd - A Special Treat 
For Experimenters. Good results may be expected, 
but are not guaranteed, naturally produced, 
saved from all varieties. Gladiolus zealots may 
obtain 25 seeds for 50 cents, and whatever comes 
out i8 your own. 
EXTRA FL3WER SHOW FRIZES 
For every BLUE RIBBON you win with any of my 
GLADIOLUS aLTERNATUS creations 1 will duplicate 
the value of the prize won with your own selec¬ 
tions, of equivalent value, from this list. If 
ribbon only is awarded, you may select $1.00 
value from this list. A duplicate ribbon and 
certification of the show secretary, giving val¬ 
ue of prize, must be mailed to me as proof. 
AY ONLY STANDARD INTRODUCT X>N: 
BERTHA BUCH - Large Decorative, with 5 or 6 
five-inch flowers open. Deep rose pink with nar¬ 
row creamy yellow blotch overlaid with ruby fea¬ 
ther. Heavy spike, broad foliage, ibur feet. 
95 days. Each, 75$ Bulblets, 75$ dozen. 
The following distinct novelties are offered 
for the first time in my list as being unusual: 
