GLADIOLUS SPECIES 
There are over one hundred species of gladiolus 
the beauty, grace and usefulness of many of which 
have long been overlooked. We are now offering 
one of these species and will have others as soon 
as sufficient stock can be developed. Of the pres¬ 
ent offerings the culture is the same as for freesias. 
G. alatus 
Interesting terra-cotta colored flowers with 
green lower segments. Spring blooming on 
stems 6 to 12 inches tall. Called ‘‘Little 
Roosters” in S. Africa because of their jaunty 
form. Desirable in rock gardens and pots. 
$3.50 per 50 $6.00 per 100 
GLADIOLUS TRISTIS HYBRIDS 
A decided improvement on G. tristis var. concolor. 
Flowers resemble them but slightly larger and 
many nearly white. Has the same pleasant spicy 
fragrance at night or when placed in a darkened 
room. Stem 15 inches to 3 feet tall. Blooms 
earlier than G. tristis var. concolor. Very desirable 
for cutting and forcing. 
$6.00 per 100 $50.00 per 1000 
(ILADIOLUS TRISTIS HYBRIDS 
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