RED PIRATE. Red. (Ex.) Gelser. Dark, rich wine color with large, 
true black blotch. Opens four round ruffled florets, of heavy 
texture, at one time. The spike is long and strong. 
2 large bulbs, 10c; 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. 
4 medium bulbs, 10c; 10 for 20c; 100 for $1.50. 
10 small bulbs, 10c; 100 for 80c. Bulblefs—Pa., 10c. 
RED RUFFLES. Red. (Ex.) Arenius. An orange-red variety with 
extremely ruffled blooms. Several wide open florets on a long 
spike carrying up to 20 buds, with many showing color. 
1 large bulb, 10c; 10 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
2 medium bulbs, 15c; 10 for 50c; 100 for $3.00. 
2 small bulbs, 10c; 10 for 30c; 100 for $1.50. 
10 bulblefs, 25e; 100 for $2.00. 
SHERLOCK HOLMES. Red. (Mammoth.) Prestgard. This bril¬ 
liant red gladiolus has been singled out by many growers as the 
most beautiful ever seen in its color class. Having a huge spike 
and many 6-inch blooms, it is recommended as a fine commercial. 
1 large bulb, $6.00; 10 for $48.00. 
1 medium bulb, $4.50; 10 for $36.00. 
1 small bulb, $3.00; 10 for $24.00. Bulblefs—10 for $1.75. 
SOUTHERN CROSS. Red. (Ex.) Whiteley. Deep red self. Tall 
spike with good placement. Considered by New Zealand growers 
to be one of the best cut flower varieties for hot climates. 
2 large bulbs, 10c; 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. 
4 medium bulbs, 10c; 10 for 20c; 100 for $1.50. 
10 small bulbs, 10c; 100 for 80c. Bulblefs—Pa., 10c. 
TIP-TOP. Red. (Ex.) Pfitzer. Flaming scarlet-red. About six 
6-inch flowers open on tall spikes. Should be staked, as blooms 
are very heavy. 
2 large bulbs, 10c; 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. 
4 medium bulbs, 10c; 10 for 20c; 100 for $1.50. 
10 small bulbs, 10c; 100 for 80c. Bulblefs—Pa., 10c. 
VALERIA. Red. (Ex.) Pruitt. A very unusual soft shade of red. 
Opens up to 6 large florets at one time on a straight stiff stem. 
Was given an award of merit at the 1 937 N.E.G.S. Trial Gardens. 
1 large bulb, 75e; 10 for $5.00; 100 for $40.00. 
1 medium bulb, 40c; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $20.00. 
1 small bulb, 20c; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $12.00. 
10 bulblefs, 70c; 100 for $5.50. 
VAN TIENHOVEN. Red. (Ex.) Duijn. A beautiful strawberry-red 
or scarlet that has very slight flutings on the petal edges. It is a 
large flower on a strong stem that is especially good for forcing. 
1 large bulb, 20c; 10 for $1.60; 100 for $12.00. 
1 medium bulb, 15c; 10 for $1.20; 100 for $10.00. 
1 small bulb, 10c; 10 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
10 bulblefs, 20c; 100 for $1.50. 
Dark Red 
BLACK OPAL. (Ex.) Errey. This sensational dark red opens ten 
well-placed florets of good size on a long flower head. It is a 
fine propagator. It is such a vast improvement over previous 
dark reds that it has a fine future. 
1 large bulb, $1.50; 10 for $12.00. 
1 medium bulb, $1.00; 10 for $8.00. 
1 small bulb, 60c; 100 for $4.80. Bulblefs—15c each. 
DR. HOEG. (Dec.) Hoeg. A glossy, velvety maroon with a fine 
line of silvery grey around the edge of each petal. Has long 
spikes and clean-cut round florets. This is a favorite with florists 
because of its distinctive color and velvety sheen. 
1 large bulb, 10c; 10 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
2 medium bulbs, 15c; 10 for 50c; 100 for $3.00. 
2 small bulbs, 10c; 10 for 30c; 100 for $1.50. Bulblefs—100 for 40c. 
MOROCCO. (Dec.) Pfitzer. The best near-black gladiolus to date. 
Has a good spike, with well-placed, deep red flowers of medium 
size. Unrivaled for decorative contrast. 
2 large bulbs, 10c; 10 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. 
4 medium bulbs, 10c; 10 for 20c; 100 for $1.50. 
10 small bulbs, 10c; 100 for 80c. Bulblefs—Pa., 10c. 
REWII FALLU. (Ex.) Fallu. An immense new gladiolus, deep 
blood-red in color. Opens 6 to 8 beautiful and massive florets 
at once on a tall straight spike. Known as a good dependable 
flower of more than ordinary beauty. 
1 large bulb, 50c; 10 for $4.00; 100 for $32.00. 
1 medium bulb, 25c; 10 for $2.00; 100 for $16.00. 
1 small bulb, 15c; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
10 bulblefs, 50c; 100 for $4.00. 
TIMBUCTOO. (Ex.) Z immer. This beautiful dark red was an 
outstanding seedling two years ago and since then has made a 
fine record for itself as a fine commercial variety as it has proven 
a fine forcing variety. Open large, straight and tall. 
1 large bulb, $4.00; 10 for $32.00. 
1 medium bulb, $3.00; 10 for $24.00. 
1 small bulb, $2.00; 10 for $16.00. Bulblefs—10 for $4.00. 
( Gentlemen: “The re¬ 
cent order sent has just 
arrived and I am more 
than pleased with the 
bulbs. Thank you so 
much for the extras. 
Second order enclosed.” 
From Mt. Rainier, 
Maryland. 
Beacon 
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