GENERAL LIST OF GLADIOLUS 
All our bulbs are plump, healthy, and free from injurious insects of all sorts, 
and both large and medium bulbs are of blooming size. Small bulbs usually 
produce blooms late in the season. Bulblets seldom bloom the first year, and 
cannot be guaranteed to grow, as a percentage of these “baby” bulbs always 
fail to germinate. 
Large bulbs are 1 % inches in diameter or over; medium are 1 inch to 1% 
inches; and small bulbs are / 2 to % inch. L. —large, Med. = medium, S. — 
small. When the size is not noted, large size is implied. 
Large bulbs always produce the finest exhibition spikes, and sometimes 
throw several spikes to the bulb. Medium sized bulbs give excellent spikes, 
particularly when planted early in the season. Small sized bulbs seldom give 
much more than a very short spike, but produce large bulbs for the following 
season. Bulblets seldom flower, but grow into bulbs, mostly of small size. 
For special collections see pages 14 and 15. Primulinus type listed sep- 
erately on page 1 5. 
The 3-6-12-25 prices are applicable to one individual variety, not to dif¬ 
ferent ones priced alike — no quantity less than 1 00 at the hundred rate, and 
no smaller quantities than listed. 
These prices cancel all previous quotations. 
ALLEMANIA. Probably the best of recent Pfitzer origina¬ 
tions. Blooms and spike as huge as Commander Koehl, 
but much more brilliant in color, being very close to pure 
scarlet. L., $1.50; Med., 75c; S., 50c. Bulblets, 5 for 60c; 
10 for $1.00. 
ALMA NEEDHAM ( Salbach ). A very tall gladiolus of 
pure La France pink. Fine placement and good substance. 
Very early. One of the most thrips-resistant gladiolus 
of all, being surpassed in this respect only by Salbach’s 
Pink when tested at the Agricultural Branch of the Uni¬ 
versity of Califorina. Priced at: 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - 10c 25c 40c 75c $1.35 $4.50 
Medium - . 15c 25c 45c 85c 2.75 
Small - - . 20c 30c 55c 1.50 
Bulblets - 100 for 35c; 250 for 75c. 
AMADOR. A very fine glowing red gladiolus that does not 
burn or fade. Five to eight good sized florets open at once. 
Opens clear to the tip. Aw. Mer., British Gladious Society. 
No small sized bulbs available. Other sizes at: 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 15c 35c 55c $1.00 $1.75 $6.50 
Medium - 10c 20c 35c 60c $1.10 $4.00 
Bulblets - 50 for 30c; 100 for 50c. 
ATHERTON. Perhaps the largest light yellow on the market. 
Light yellow, very fine cut flower. Four to five huge 
florets open at once. A “comer”. Priced at: 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 25c 70c $1.35 $2.50 . . 
Medium - - 20c 50c 90c 1.75 .. . 
Bulblets - 20 for 50c. 
BEACON. A new and unusual gladiolus, introduced last sea¬ 
son. Large blooms of bright scarlet with cream blotch. Its 
unusual height brings it well above the average height, so 
its bright coloring shows to striking advantage in the gar¬ 
den. Eight florets open at once. We consider this one of 
the best novelties offered in 1935. L., $2.50; Med., $1.75; 
S., $1.00; Bulblets, 25c each; 10 for $2.00. 
BLUE ADMIRAL. Truly a masterpiece in a deep violet blue. 
It sets a new standard in its color field, and will unquestion¬ 
ably supplant Veilchenblau as soon as stock permits. 
Blooms twice the size of Veilchenblau, and brighter. Plants 
much taller. Five to six huge blooms open on a fine straight 
spike. A real buy in an outstanding new variety at: 
Each 
3 
6 12 
25 
100 
Large - 
- 25c 
60c 
$1.10 $2.00 
$3.75 
Medium 
- 15c 
35c 
70c 1.25 
2.25 
8.50 
Small 
10c 
25c 
45c 85c 
1.60 
6.00 
Bulblets - 
25 for 50c; 100 
for $1.25; 500 for $5.00. 
BLUE PEACOCK (Salbach). When this variety was intro¬ 
duced, many “bluest blues” were being offered, and we were 
wary in the face of the competitive claims. Now that we 
have had a chance to test Blue Peacock against most of the 
others, however, we feel safe in stating that it is probably 
the “bluest” gladiolus generally in commerce. Named for 
the deeper blue blotch overlaid cream which resembles the 
eye of a peacock feather. Five large wide open florets 
open at once, good spike. 
A sell-out for the past several seasons, and now that we 
have a chance to give it a more popular price, the demand 
will unquestionably be stronger yet. Not priced in quan¬ 
tities over 12 large or 25 medium bulbs: 
Each 
3 
6 12 
25 
100 
Large 
- - 20c 
45c 
80c $1.50 
Medium 
- - 15c 
30c 
50c 85c 
$1.50 
Small 
- - 10c 
20c 
35c 55c 
LOO 
$3.50 
Bulblets 
- 35 for 50c; 100 for $1.00. 
BOB WHITE. A very tall, large white with violet throat 
markings. Considered one of Mr. Zimmer’s best. No small 
bulbs available. Large, medium, and bulblets as follows: 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 15c 40c 75c $1.35 . 
Medium - - 10c 25c 45c 90c . 
Bulblets - 25 for 25c; 150 for $1.00. 
BETTY NUTHALL (Salbach ). This most outstanding variety 
should be in every garden. Color glowing orange pink 
with light yellow throat. Immense florets, perfect place¬ 
ment, six to eight blooms open, and heavy substance. Prob¬ 
ably the most vigorous grower of all gladiolus, sometimes 
producing as many as five spikes to a single bulb. Late 
bloomer. Third most popular gladiolus in A. G. S. Sym¬ 
posium, winner of countless prizes. 
We are particularly happy that we originated this won¬ 
derful gladiolus, as many growers consider it to be the 
finest gladiolus ever produced. One prominent hybridist 
enthuses as follows: “I never expect to see a better glad 
than Betty Nuthall .... It is the best glad I have ever 
seen .... Hot or dry makes no difference, Betty blooms 
just the same .... Perfect in every detail.... Betty should 
be at the head of the first 50, instead of third. That is 
where it belongs, and the color strikes me just right. It is a 
beautiful glad beyond description.” 
From Australia comes this comment about Betty Nuthall: 
“When it comes right down to the bottom, I still think 
Betty Nuthall is the best glad in the world today, and judg¬ 
ing by comments of visitors, they confirm my opinion. 
Reasons are as follows: 1. No variety is so sure to give 
100% good spikes from 100 corms; 2. A No. 3 or 4 corm 
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