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MARCHEN (Pfitzer) A soft light flame pink self of the purest shade. The blooms, which 
are about six inches, are of good substance and well placed on a good spike. L 25c 
M 15c, S 10c, Bits. 1 0-20c. 
MARGOT BRUNINGS (Pfitzer)—The large rosy pink blooms are well placed on the long 
spikes and with several open make a good exhibition or commercial spike. Very nice 
color and good increaser. L $4.00, M $2.80, S $1.50, Bits. 40c each. 
MARGARET PETER (Errey)—This white with a strong crimson blotch makes a fine exhibi¬ 
tion spike and seems to be the best all-round variety of this color It blooms well from 
small stock, a good increaser and has all the qualities for a commercial variety as well 
as a fine exhibition glad. L 3-1 5c, M 3-10c, S 10-15c, Bits. 35-10c. 
MARIE (Mair, Scotland)—Blush pink with a few dark flecks at edges of some petals; lower lip 
has yellow throat. The formation of the florets is similar to those of Queen Mary. It 
will open ten of its twenty buds at once; it is a good propagator and very popular the 
past season. L 20c, M 1 5c, S 10c, Bits. 10-15c. 
MARTHA (Heenskerk, Holland) Dark salmon with a carmine blotch; wide open blooms 
that lay well against the spike. Should be a good commercial. L 50c, M 30c, S 20c 
Bits. 3-15c. 
MARY ELIZABETH (Dr. Stevens, U. S.)—A tall white; light yellow throat; blooms of heavy 
texture. Spikes always straight with eight or more open at once. Has been a consistent 
winner at Boston for several years. L 3-1 5c, M 3-10c, S 10-15c, Bits. 35-10c. 
MARY ROSE (Errey)—Blessed with a tall growing and exceptionally vigorous habit of growth, 
Mary Rose is very reliable in the production of long, nicely formed spikes. The flowers 
have a ground color of pink which is overlaid with a shade of lively rose in the center 
and towards the outer edges of the f'ower. This variety is becoming remarkably popular 
and is proving a great attraction wherever shown. L 25c, M 1 5c, S 10c, Bits. 1 0-20c. 
MATTERHORN (Pfitzer)—A new pure white except for a slight cream throat. Florets are 
of good substance, about six open at a time on long spikes. Looks like another good 
white. Award of Merit at Haarlem. L $4.00, M $2.80, S $1.50, Bits. 40c each. 
MAUNGA (Burns, New Zealand)—A magnificent white variety, possibly the largest to date; 
another big one from the originator of Takina. The color is pure and the spikes well 
built. Has won many awards in New Zealand including shows at Normanby, Miramar, 
Wanganui and Canterburry. An outstanding variety that won at New York and received 
much favorable comment. L 40c, M 30c, S 20c, Bits. 5-15c. 
MAURICE BARRES (Lemome, France)—Yellow with a garnet throat marking; a striking 
color combination and while not as large as some, is a good one for the exhibitor. It has 
won first at both New York and Boston. L 3-20c, M 5-20c, S 10-20c, Bits. 50-15c. 
MAVIS (Mair, Scotland) Creamy white ground with attractive cherry rose markings. Being 
a true Mair variety it sends forth long spikes which open many florets at one time. 
L $1.00, M 60c, S 35c, Bits. 2-20c. 
MAX REGER (Pfitzer) A light lavender blue with darker throat markings that are tipped 
with white points which add to the attractiveness. It opens about eight large flowers 
on an eighteen bud spike; a strong grower and is really a leader in its color. Very out¬ 
standing this year. L 25c, M 1 5c, S 10c, Bits. 10-20c. 
MAX SCHMELING (Pfitzer) Dark red petals rather pointed; about six open on an eighteen 
bud spike. Some garden visitors thought it the best red in the field. This same variety 
is being sold in Holland under the name of “Ronda.” L $3.00, M $2.00, S $1.25, 
Bits. 30c each. 
MAYFLOWER (Pfitzer)—A variety just released, it is a beautiful soft pink with fine lines. 
Appears to be a strong healthy grower that propagates fairly well and the spikes are of 
exhibition quality. L 60c, M 40c, S 20c, Bits. 4-25c. 
MEARNS (Mair, Scotland)—Ground color is fleshy white edged with rich rose. This variety 
produces long spikes which open ten large flowers. Most attractive! L 75c, M 50c, 
S 25c, Bits. 3-20c. 
MEDALIST (Mair, Scotland)—An attractive bright cerise which seems to have a definite 
dark edge to the outer petals and it has a white blotch in the throat. Won as best 
seedling in the British Gladiolus Society and looks to have a good future. L $1.00, 
M 60c, S 35c, Bits. 2-20c. 
“I received the gladiolus bulbs and bulblets today; they are fine. Thanks ever so much 
for the extras. I know what the results will be if they are given care as I have already 
produced some of the finest flowers with bulbs purchased from Flying Cloud Farms." 
C. F.—Pennsylvania 
