Acona 
A very valuable early cut flower variety. This clear cream is ruffled, holding 
five or more open. The flower is not as large as we would like it (about 3p2 to 4 
inches), the spike is better than medium length. A good strong grower, always 
erect and straight, a good producer. 
Coming as it does well before others in its color range it is always in demand. 
A really profitable variety for the commercial grower and the best early cream 
for the home garden. 
ACONA PRICES—Any size Bulb, $5.00 each; Bulblets, $1.00 for 2. 
Acona is a 1939 introduction; unable to get it on other pages. 
OUR 1938 INTRODUCTIONS 
Mrs. Walter P. Chrysler 
(Illustration page 3) 
This flower is distinctly different, with its curls and ruffles; we have seen 
nothing to compare to the individuality this flower possesses. The large flowers 
are free, yet in perfect symmetry. Four or more of these light rose pink flowers 
are open at one time, blending nicely to a bright throat; a pronounced deep rose 
line marks the center of each petal. This beautiful blending of color combined 
with the distinctive curls and ruffles greatly enhances the beauty of this new 
novelty. A variety which will soon be grown by all lovers of gladiolus, it is ex¬ 
cellent for the home garden, and is equally desirable as a cut flower, possessing 
the best of substance. A free producer. 
PRICES—Large Bulbs, l-$4.00; 10-$32.00; Med., l-$3.00; 10-$24.00; Small, 
l-$2.00; 10-$16.00; Bulblets, l-$ .40 ; 10-$3.50. 
Andree Clark 
(Illustration Front Cover) 
The variety was awarded a blue ribbon when shown as a seedling. The flowers 
are a perfectly clear light rose pink, without markings, occasionally a slight over¬ 
lay. The spikes are tall and upright, carrying perfectly six or more of these 
lovely large flowers open at one time. It is certain to become a very popular and 
lasting variety with its strong habits of growth and ease of production. Florists 
repeatedly ask for it now. 
PRICES—Large Bulbs, l-$4.00; 10-$32.00. Med., l-$3.00; 10-$24.00. Small, l-$2.00; 
10-$16.00. Bulblets, l-$ .40; 10-$3.50. 
La Grace 
Here we offer charm, in a medium size flower and plant, hardly possible in the 
large and glamorous types. The flower is an exquisite light La France pink with 
vivid thumb nail throat marks of bright pink, all combining to enhance the sweet¬ 
ness of this refined variety. There are several of these flowers open at one time 
on a nice slender erect spike. A very popular variety. 
PRICES—Large Bulbs, l-$2.50; 10-$20.00. Meek, 1-S1.50; 10-$12.00. Small, 1-$1.00; 
10-$8.00. Bulblets, 1-$1.25; 10-$2.00. 
Persian Orange 
(Illustration page 28) 
The very finest of the oranges, a perfectly smooth and bright true Persian 
orange, a shade that is brand new. The clear, sharp median lines add a chiqueness 
to this variety, making it one of our very popular varieties. The flowers are of 
good size and well spaced, six or more open on an always erect spike. A good 
producer. 
PRICES—Large Bulbs, l-$3.00; 10-$24.00. Med, l-$2.00; 10-$16.00. Small, 1-$1.00: 
10-$8.00. Bulblets, l-$ .30; 10-$2.00. 
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