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MENTOR, OHIO WAVS IDE GARDENS 
Polar Ice 
GLADIOLUS 
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 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 meas- 
uring less than V /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 in from 70 to 80 days. Those marked “MID- 
SEASON” come into flower in 85 to 95 days, while those marked “LATE” take a few days 
longer to blossom. 
Aflame. (Midseason-Exhibition and Decorative). 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 garden and exhibition. Doz, 70c; 100, $5.25. 
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. 
Doz,., 90c; 100, $6.50. 
Albatross. (Early-Exhibition). A fine exhibition variety, of purest white, large flowers 
with 6 to 8 open at one time. One of the best in this color class. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Allegro. (Midseason-Exhibition). Probably the nearest to a true blue of any Gladiolus in 
commerce today. Color bluish lavender with deeper throat blotch. Many florets open at 
one time, perfectly arranged on a tall, straight spike. Very attractive and desirable. 
Doz, $4.50; 100, $35.00. 
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. Doz, $1.10; 100, $8.00. 
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 outstanding varieties as Picardy, 
Bagdad, Wasaga, Debonair and others. Doz, 70c; 100, $5.00. 
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.” 
Doz, 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Ave Maria. (Midseason-Exhibition). A perfectly 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. See color illustration. Doz, 80c; 100, $6.00. 
Bagdad. (Late Midseason-Exhibition). A fine exhibition variety. Smoky old rose, deeper to 
edge of petals and lighter in throat. Smooth, unflecked 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. Doz, 80c; 100, $6.00. 
Berty Snow. (Early-Exhibition). Large flowers of a beautiful lavender-pink often flecked 
darker. Of excellent substance and placement with eight or more blooms open at one 
time. Illustrated. Doz, 75c; 100, $5.50. 
Betty Nuthall. (Midseason-Exhibition). Warm coral-pink with pale yellow throat mark¬ 
ings and a slight tinge of orange. The flower spikes are long and graceful, carrying from 
six to eight large, well expanded blooms open at one time. Fine exhibition variety. 
Illustrated. Doz, 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Bleeding Heart. (Midseason-Exhibition). White, tinged light pink with large red blotch. 
Tall, straight spike with eight to ten large, perfectly placed flowers open. A strong 
grower and one of the best of the blotched varieties. Doz, $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Blue Admiral. (Midseason-Decorative). Tall, straight growing, dark blue, slightly lighter 
in color than the well known variety “Pelegrina.” The flowers are carried on a fine, 
straight spike with many florets open at one time. Doz, $1.35; 100, $10.00. 
Blue Danube. (Midseason-Exhibition). Wonderful, pure amethyst-blue novelty with splen¬ 
did dark blotch, making a very pleasing harmony of colors. The 6 to 8 large, open 
flowers are gracefully arranged on the stem producing a tall, well formed spike. A fine 
exhibition variety. Doz, $1.15; 100, $8.50. 
Canberra. (Midseason-Exhibition). The very large flowers are of deep yellow carried on a 
well placed, tall spike. Very strong, vigorous grower. A fine exhibition yellow. See 
illustration. Doz, $1.15; 100, $8.50. 
Commander Koehl. (Midseason-Exhibition). A beautiful, large, clear, light blood-red. 
Probably the best variety in its color. Tall and straight massive spike with many flowers 
open at one time. An exhibition variety par excellence. See illustration. 
Doz, $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Charles Dickens. (Early-Exhibition). Violet-purple with very tall, gracious spikes having 
from ten to twelve florets open at a time. The best Gladiolus in this color. 
Doz, 75c; 100, $5.50 
Debonair. (Midseason-Exhibition). A very outstanding novelty of La France—pink with 
creamy throat markings, lightly peppered crimson, sometimes flaked darker pink. Very 
strong, tall and vigorous grower with 6 to 8 blooms open at a time. A favorite. 
Doz, $1.15; 100, $8.50. 
Dr. C. Hoeg. (Midseason-Exhibition). May be the best of the dark reds. A rich maroon 
with a fine silvery line around the edge of each petal. Spikes are tall and straight. A 
dependable dark variety that is rapidly coming into favor everywhere. 
Doz, $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
