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THE GLADIOLUS FANCIER’S 
Highland Chief 
(from medium bulb) 
LAVENDER 
GERTRUDE SWENSON 98 —tttt 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. An 
exceptional value at the present low price. 
L.25 M.15 S.IO Bits (100,. 75) 
HIGHLAND CHIEF (Mair-Barber) 90 ** 
—ttt 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. As Mair, the Scottish hy¬ 
bridizer, will introduce Highland Chief 
this year, you will note that this is an un¬ 
paralleled opportunity to obtain U.S. 
grown, acclimated. Released stocks two 
years ahead of normal schedule. See 
illustration. Ea. L5.00 M3.50 S2.00 Bits 
.50 
JUBILEE 95 days ***—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. 
1st, (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. L.IO 
(100,8.00) M.06(100,5.00) 
"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 **—t Exh. 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. L.07(100,5.00) 
Bits. (100,.25) 
LAVENDER DELIGHT 90 *—fft Exh. 
Deeper and more brilliant than Minuet 
Excellent blooms from the smaller sizes. 
Our 1st, A.G.S., ’33. A.G.S., ’37. L.08 
(100,6.00) M.05 (100,4.00) 8.02(100,1.25) 
Bits (100,.25) 
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. 
