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A GLADIOLUS FANCIER'S CATALOG 
JALNA (Palmer) (Exhibition) 
Terra cotta heavily and uniformly striped or flecked 
slate grey. Distinctive novelty. Florets unusually round 
with about eight open at one time. (L. 40c; 3—$1.00) (M. 
25c; 3—60c; 10—$2.00) (S. 15c; 3—35c; 10—$1.20; 25— 
$2.40) (Blbts. 12—20c; 50—75c; 250—$2.50) 
JONQUIL (Palmer) (Small Decorative) 
Small-flowered deep yellow with a consistently fine 
spike and several pure jonquil colored blooms open at 
one time. (L. 10c; 5—40c) (M. 8c; 3—20c; 25—$1.50) (S. 10 
—30c) (Blbts. 20—10c; 100—40c) 
JOSEPH HAYDN (Pfitzer) (Large Decorative) 
Light heliotrope-violet with darker blotches. (L. $2.00) 
(M. $1.50) (S. $1.00) (Blbts. 1—40c) 
J. S. BACH (Pfitzer) (Exhibition) 
Pinkish scarlet similar to Dr. Bennett but making a 
larger spike. (L. 10c; 10—80c) (M. 7c; 10—60c) (Blbts. 25— 
25c; 250—$1.50) 
KING ARTHUR (Arenius) (Large Decorative) 
Deep-toned lavender approaching a light purple shade. 
This variety possesses unusually heavy, lustrous petals 
which are beautifully ruffled. A very distinctive gladiolus. 
(L. 7c; 10—50c) (M. 2—10c; 10—30c) (S. 3—10c; 10—20c) 
(Blbts. Pkg. 10c; 500—$1.00) 
KING LEAR (Palmer) (Large Decorative) 
Magnificent new purple of great size and lustrous sheen. 
Should have a great future. See illustration on page 10. 
(L. $4.00) (M. $3.00) (S. $2.00; 5—$8.00) (Blbts. 1—50c; 
5—$2.00) 
LAVENDER QUEEN (Arenius) (Medium Decorative) 
Recurved petals and a shade of lavender somewhat 
deeper and cooler than that found in Minuet make this 
variety a real acquisition in the lavender class. We be¬ 
lieve you will like it. (L. 40c) (M. 30c) (S. 20c) (Blbts. 
10—30c; 100—$1.50) 
LAVTNIA (Prestgard) (Large Decorative) 
Rich medium-deep pink of lustrous heavy substance 
with a beautiful orchid-like throat marking. Opens up to 
five enormous slightly ruffled florets at one time. This 
variety is invariably one of the tallest growers in our 
field, often topping five feet. Considering both beauty and 
ease of culture, I am inclined to believe that Lavinia will 
eventually take first place in popularity among all Mr. 
Prestgard's many excellent productions to date. We have 
received an unusual number of enthusiastic testimonials 
about this variety. Pictured on page 12. 
Each 
3 
5 
10 
25 
100 
Large 
$0.30 
$0.75 
$1.20 
$2.40 
$4.80 
Medium 
.20 
.50 
.80 
1.60 
3.20 
12.80 
Small 
.10 
.25 
.40 
.80 
1.60 
6.40 
Bulblets: 20—25c; 100—75c; 500—$2.50; quart—$15.00. 
LEONA (Pruitt) (Large Decorative) 
The best all-around rose-red on the market; tall, straight, 
wiry stemmed, it should be an ideal cutter. We admired 
fhe silky sheen of its florets. See page 10. (L. $1.00; 3— 
$2.00) (M. 50c; 5—$1.50) (S. 25c; 5—85c) (Blbts. 5—25c; 
50—$1.25; 500—$6.25) 
LESCHI (Kaylor) (Large Decorative) 
This maroon gladiolus, derived three-fourths from Purple 
Glory, is similar to its progenitor but builds a longer spike 
and has smoother, more widely open blooms. (L. 15c; 
5—60c) (M. 10c; 5—40c) (S. 5—20c; 25—75c) (Blbts. 10— 
15c) 
LORD SELKIRK (Twomey) (Exhibition) 
New exhibition white which we have seen with fifteen 
fresh florets open at one time. A paper white with some¬ 
times a slight touch of cream in the throat. A really sen¬ 
sational exhibition variety. Pictured on page 24. For sale 
next year. 
LOTUS (Prestgard) (Medium Decorative) 
The one gladiolus for which we have always reserved 
the adjective ethereal (though doubtless two new sorts— 
Puritan and New Era—deserve it equally). Lotus is paler, 
however, than either of these two new varieties, being 
essentially a white gladiolus blending to translucent shell 
pink at the tips and cream at the throat. Pale colors in a 
flower look washed-out unless the petals are heavy. It is 
the possession of fine substance and an unusually waxy, 
shell-like texture that makes Lotus preeminent among all 
delicately tinted gladioli. For both beauty and perform¬ 
ance this variety receives our strongest recommendation. 
Pictured on pages 2 and 25. 
Each 3 5 10 25 100 
Large $0.07 $0.15 $0.25 $0.50 $1.00 $4.00 
Medium . .10 .15 .30 .60 2.40 
Small . .10 .20 .40 1.60 
Bulblets; Pkg. 10c; 500 for 50c; 1000 for $1.00; one quart 
for $3.00. 
LUXOR (Fischer, C.) (Medium Decorative) 
Strongly ruffled scarlet-orange of heavy, translucent tex¬ 
ture. A unique shade. (L. 80c) (M. 50c) (S. 30c) (Blbts. 5— 
25c) 
MAID OF ORLEANS (Pfitzer) (Medium Decorative) 
White with creamy throat. Tall growing. The best com¬ 
mercial white gladiolus. In heavy demand. 
Each 3 5 10 25 100 
Large $0.07 $0.15 $0.25 $0.50 $1.00 $4.00 
Medium . .10 .15 .30 .60 2.40 
Small .10 .20 .40 1.60 
Bulblets; Pkg. 10c; 500 for 50c; 1000 for $1.00; one quart 
for $3.00. 
MAMMOTH WHITE (Pfitzer) (Exhibition) 
Giant pure white with blooms somewhat crowded. (L. 
7c; 10—50c) (M. 10—30c) (S. 10—15c) (Blbts. Pkg. 10c; 
500—60c) 
MARGARET BEATON (Twomey) (Large Decorative) 
We nominate for the hall of gladiolus fame this rich 
snowy white with its tiny spark of vermilion-pink deep 
in the throat. Margaret Beaton reminds one of those beau¬ 
tiful white phlox with the bright pink eye. At every show 
where we displayed this variety this past summer, it was 
one of the centers of attraction. Margaret Beaton will open 
seven six-inch blooms at one time. Spikes are invariably 
tall and notably free from crooking. We consider Margaret 
Beaton the most important white introduction since Maid 
of Orleans. Pictured on pages 6 and 7. 
Each 
3 
5 
10 
25 
100 
Large 
$3.00 
$7.20 
Medium 
2.00 
4.80 
$8.00 
Small 
1.00 
2.40 
4.00 
$8.00 
$16.00 
$64.00 
Bulblets; 1—20c; 5—75c; 25—$3.00; 100—$12.00; 1000— 
$ 100 . 00 . 
