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THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S 
Bulbs priced per each. 12 sold at 10 rate. 6 at 5 rate. 25 at 100 rate. 
Bits any amount at rate offered. Delivered Prepaid in U. S. 
Highland Chief 
(from medium bulb) 
“Have had splendid results from your bulbs and have 
concluded that bulbs coming from your locality are better 
acclimated for us than those from the west. Anyway, 
your bulbs seem to do better for me and your recommenda¬ 
tions stand up better for our growing conditions.” 2-21-37. 
B. F. P., Roanoke, Va. 
LAVENDER 
GERTRUDE SWENSON 98 —tttl Exh. 
An unusual color. Might be called a 
mauve shaded lavender, feathered white 
and a white throat. 12 to 15 four inch or 
larger florets open at once are commonly 
obtainable. Tall spikes, long flowerheads. 
Had 4 show championships in Australia 
by 1932, N.E.G.S. and Ohio, ’35. Most 
open, A.G.S, ’36, Winnipeg, ’36, (Mrs. 
Pease) Ill., ’36. (Am) N.E.G.S., ’37. 
Sioux City, ’38. Most open, Conn., ’38, 
Each, L.15 M.IO S.05 Bits (100,.30). 
HIGHLAND CHIEF (Mair-Barber) 90 ** 
—ttJ Exh. Depth of lavender approach¬ 
ing that of King Arthur. Makes immense 
exhibition spikes with up to ten very 
large, round, nicely waved florets open 
at one time. Each, L$1.50 M$1.00 S.75 
Bits .15 
JUBILEE 95 days fJJ Exh. Clear 
lavender. Florets easily up to 7)^ inches. 
Substance insufficient for commercial use 
but, bloomed in moderate weather, the 
results can be astounding. Late May 
planting for Sept, bloom is suggested. If 
you are looking through this list for the 
most bloom for the least money, here it 
is. Often the largest flower in the show. 
(Twice for us). Largest floret, Ohio, ’35. 
Ist, (Am.) and largest floret, A.G.S., ’36. 
Largest floret, Ohio, 1st, A.G.S., Pa., 
la. and Ames (la.), and Grand Champion 
bloom of the Show Ohio, all ’37. Ames, 
Sioux City and Cedar Rapids, ’38. L.08 
(100,15.00) Bits (100.,25) 
"This order for 50 Jubilee comes from the sample you 
sent me last year. It is immense.” 11-18-37. C. F. B. 
Ludlow, Vt. 
KING ARTHUR 85 **—% Dec. Very deep 
toned lavender. Only 4-5 open at one 
time. Has large, ruffled florets with crease 
thru center of each petal. Bloom form and 
color much admired by many. (Am.) 
Ohio, ’35. N.E.G.S., ’36. E. Bay, Pa., 
Sioux City and Cedar Rapids, ’38. L.06 
(100,4.00) 8.02(100,1.50) Bits (100,.20) 
LAVENDER DELIGHT 90 *—ttt Dec. 
Deeper and more brilliant than Minuet 
Excellent blooms from the smaller sizes. 
Our 1st, A.G.S., ’33. A.G.S., ’37. Mich., 
’38. L.07(100,4.50) M.04(100,2.50) S.02 
(100,1.25) Bits (100,.20) 
MINUET 98 *—ttt Exh. Clear, blue cast 
lavender. One of Ohio’s outstanding 
originations. Champion of Show, Iowa 
’35. E.S.G.S., Grants Pass, (Dr. Pease) 
