PLANT X-L BRAND SEEDS FOR STRONG VITALITY 
GLADIOLUS 
The Cream of the World's 
Best Varieties 
Most popular of all summer-flowering bulbous plants 
SEVEN OUTSTANDING GLADIOLUS FOR 1937 
1996—ALBATROSS 
By far the largest, strongest and 
most outstanding pure white glad yet 
introduced. 
1 to 10 bulbs, 8c each. 
10 to 25 bulbs, 7c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 6c each. 
1997—F. E. BENNETT 
Scarlet throat stippled with ruby and 
white. Extra large and a vigorous grow¬ 
er. A ribbon winner wherever shown. 
1 to 25 bulbs, 5c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 4c each. 
1998— GOLDEN MEASURE 
Large, well expanded flowers of golden 
yellow. It is a very robust and tall grow¬ 
er, a quality unusual in the yellow and 
blue varieties. 
15 bu.bs, 5c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 4c each. 
1999— HIGHLAND LADDIE 
Large, massive, beautiful upper throat 
blended to almost white, lower throat 
deeper pink. Very fine in every way. 
1 to 25 bulbs, 5c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 4c each. 
2000—MINUET 
Beautiful light pinkish lavender. 5-S 
large well placed blooms open. Not a 
fast propagator but the best light lav¬ 
ender in existence. The Standard by 
which all other lavenders are judged. 
1 to 25 bulbs, 6c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 5c each. 
2001—PAUL PFITZER 
Deep but brilliant rich reddish purple 
flowers with a striking velvety sheen. 
A real beauty in any garden. 
1 to 25 bulbs, 6c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 5c each. 
2002—PICARDY 
Soft shrimp pink without flecking. 
Blotch of light fresh pink shading to 
shrimp pink at edges. Blooms up to 
6 inches or more across. Well placed 
on tall, strong spike. This variety has 
been the sensation of the Gladiolus 
world since its introduction. It has 
created more favorable comment than 
any variety in many years. Has won 
practically everywhere it has been 
shown. An extremely beautiful crea¬ 
tion. 
1 to 25 bulbs, 5c each. 
25 or more bulbs, 4c each. 
X-L "21" GLORIOUS 
GLAD COLLECTION 
3 each of above varieties, all No 1 
bulbs. Not tagged separately, 89c 
3 collections, $2.25, postpaid. 
POSTAGE ON GLADIOLUS BULBS 
up to 150 miles 
10 c for the first 10 bulbs (or fraction there¬ 
of). For each additional unit of 10 bulbs 
add 2c. Be Sure You Add Postage. 
X-L SPECIAL MIXTURE : 
Includes all of the listed varieties and many others. All strong treated bulbs that will flower the first season, : 
although some are not as large as our No. 1 select. ' • 
50 bulbs.$1.00 100 bulbs.$1.75 
Postage 10c extra per 50 bulbs. No order filled for less than 50 bulbs. I 
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TWELVE SUPERIOR GLADIOLUS 
All No. 1 Bulbs and Treated for Thrips 
2005—EMILE AUBRUN 
Coppery bronze often overlaid with slate. 8-12 blooms 
open. Under good culture this is magnificent. It is also 
one of the best varieties to be used in hybridizing. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 75c 
2006—CHARLES DICKENS 
Early. Purple violet. Very tall strong grower with long 
spike of open bloom. Much better grower than Anna Eber- 
ius. The best in this shade. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 65c 
2007—EXCELLENCE 
Very large light red and early. The earliest large red 
and the largest early red that we know of. Extra fine for 
Montana. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 75c 
2008—OLIVE GOODRICH 
(Goodrich) (Com) White tinted light pink shading darker at 
the edges. Pale yellow throat. 6 or more open. Very tall 
strong growing plant. One of the best commercial varieties. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 70c 
2009—LITTLEJOHN 
Deep rose pink with a soft feather of rosolane purple 
on lower petals. 6 or more open. A good one in this color. 
Does not grow very tall. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c 
12010—COMMANDER KOEHL 
Beautiful large clear blood red. Lighter than Bill Sow- 
den. Tall, straight stem. This variety and Bill Sowden 
are probably the best medium priced reds. They are en¬ 
tirely different but can’t say which is the better. Fleck 
through in hot weather. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.00 
2011—MOTHER MACHREE 
Color is difficult to describe but it is very beautiful. 
When opened in the house the color is much better having 
a sort of translucent appearance. This is called a smoky 
but is something much different from the ordinary smoky. 
Tall plant with 6-10 large well placed blooms. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 75c 
2012—MARMORA 
Color is a wonderful gray with a pale purplish blotch. 
This is sometimes called a smoky but is more of a gray. 
8-10 perfectly placed blooms open. This is one of the 
finest varieties on the market. Will be in immense demand. 
Very fine used with yellow. Wonderful florist flower. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 70c 
2013— GIANT NYMPH 
Very large light salmon rose. Strong grower. Consid- 
ered one of the best commercial and exhibition varieties. 
Fine for Montana. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c 
2014— OUR SELECTION 
(Australia) (Ex) (Com) Salmon red flaked with deeper 
shade and usually marked on the outer part of the flower 
with slate flakings. Lower petals have a blotch of cerise 
bordered with cream. 8-10 well placed medium large 
blooms open. Good exhibition variety and when opened 
inside so that the slate flaking fades out it makes a nice 
cut flower. Medium height. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 75c 
2015—POND LILY 
Large deep rose pink with darker throat. 6 or more open. 
Beautiful and distinctive variety. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c 
2016—PRIDE OF WANAKAH 
Large beautiful deep lavender rose. When well grown 
is magnificent but needs good culture to get long spikes. 
A good commercial. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c 
“X-L” Seeds are Fresh Seeds; the date is on the packet 
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