Largest Collection of Primulinus & Miniature Types in the World 
Primulinus — blooms in 67 days 
Grandiflora type. A very refined flower of pure self¬ 
lemon-yellow. Grows tall, excels as a cut flower. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
LITTLE RED STAR Plain Petaled — blooms in 49 days 
SmalL gracefully placed upright flowers of fiery deep 
scarlet self-color. A little darker in throat. Stigma and 
anthers also upright, giving very torch-like and pretty 
appearance. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
LULLABY Primulinus — blooms in 66 days 
Deep lemon-yellow with a border of orange-red on ends 
of all petals. Throat deeper yellow than upper petals. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE Primulinus — blooms 
in 66 days 
Deep flesh or salmon-pink, with lower petals being soft 
creamy yellow tint. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
PATRICIA CARTER Primulinus — blooms in 71 days 
Primulinus Grandiflora. Large bulbs average three and 
four spikes. Beautiful tone .of softest, light, shrimp-pink. 
No markings. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
PERIWINKLE Miniature Upright — 1939 
Here is a beautiful baby or miniature upright gladiolus. 
One of the finest rose purple upright baby glads to 
grow. Deep reddish-purple throats. 
50c ea., 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.75, 100 for $18.00 
PIERIAN Laciniated — blooms in 70 days 
Upper petals soft canary-yellow, lower petals deeper 
with a very narrow thread line of pink-brown. Upper 
side petals very upright, giving it a very attractive 
appearance. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
PIERRETTE Miniature Upright — 1939 
Deep cardinal-red with intense black-red throat marked 
on all petals. Unusual and attractive for decorative 
purposes. 50c ea., 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.75, 100 for $18.00 
PINTO Miniature Upright — 1939 
Many florets open at once grace this slender spike. 
Grand colorings of rose-purple with throat blotches of 
velvety red. Very fine indeed. 
50c ea., 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.75, 100 for $18.00 
PRIMROSE Laciniated — blooms in 65 days 
Medium tall, slender and graceful plant. Flowers soft 
lemon-white, a little deeper on lower petals. Of mini¬ 
ature type, usually laciniated. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
RAYON 
A new bl 
Laciniated — 1940 
)lend of colors and shades are represented in 
this variety introduced for the first time. Light tan 
blushed a deeper salmon. Throat markings on lower 
petals. Light blue cast on outer edges of petals. Large 
for this type. Excellent for cutting. 
50c ea., 10 for $3.75, 100 for $18.00 
REPOSE Ruffled Primulinus — 1939 
Tall, beautiful plant and good habits. Color a golden 
buff and yellow, with slight blush pink on outer petals. 
Good variety to multiply. Very fine for table bouquets. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $5.00 
SAFFRON KING Primulinus — blooms in 76 days 
Rich saffron-orange, beautifully flaked deeper orange; 
clear, rich, golden-orange throat blotches. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
SAYANARA Primulinus Grand. — blooms in 70 days 
Good height plant. Throat of purest soft golden daffodil, 
yellow, ends of petals richest salmon-orange. None 
Better for class. Extra grand. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $9.00 
SNAPDRAGON Ruffled Snap. — blooms in 68 days 
Reminds one of a snapdragon. Large, rich, pure, yel¬ 
low throat, with bright red border. Distinctive. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
TALLY HO Laciniated — 1939 
Light rose-pink ground color. Lighter throat, two lower 
throat petals feathered yellow and red. Heavily cut 
petals. A true decorative flower for small use. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $9.00 
TAURUS Primulinus — blooms in 67 days 
Distinct, rare and fine purple-violet. A most unusual 
color for a primulinus variety. A prize winner. 
5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
TAWNY GOLD Primulinus — blooms in 77 days 
Salmon-gold with coppery sheen. Deeper in lower 
throat. 10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $5.00 
TOPS Miniature Upright — 1939 
Small flowering of the miniature upright type. Light 
rose-pink ground color. Deep rose-red blackish throat 
with same coloring penciled fines extending outward to 
ends of petals. Sligntly flaked rose-pink. 
50c ea., 3 for $1.85, 10 for $3.75, 100 for $18.00 
WHITE BUTTERFLY Primulinus — blooms in 70 days 
A first class all white, with soft, creamy white throat. 
Fine, slender stem and a beautiful cut flower and florists' 
variety. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
WINTER DAY Primulinus Grand. Ruffled — blooms in 75 days 
Large flowers intensely ruffled. Petals curled and twisted, giving it a most grace¬ 
ful and beautiful appearance resembling a white Cattleya orchid. This charming 
variety should be in every garden. A wonderful pure white tinged cream on 
lower petals. 50c ea., 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.75 
YELLOW FRILLS Primulinus Ruffled — blooms in 83 days 
Ricn, clear, deep canary-yellow; slightly deeper on lower petals. Many splen¬ 
didly ruffled flowers open. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
ZONA Primulinus Ruffled — blooms in 67 days 
Grandiflora type. Deep salmon-pink; lower petals rich, deep canary-yellow, 
outer portion a lighter shade of salmon-pink. Deep rose-pink blotches on center 
of lower petals. A dependable prize winner. 5c ea., 10 for 40c, 100 for $2.85 
COLLECTION No. 2 
Special Miniature and Primulinus Type Collection. 
The BEST and MOST POPULAR of the newest Miniature and 
Primulinus Types of Gladioli are offered you below in a 
Special Collection at a great saving. Prize Winners every¬ 
where at recent shows are offered in this collection. The 
finest of the dainty decorative sorts. 
Collection of 12 varieties as follows: 
1 — Apache .$ .35 
1 — Charming .50 
1 — Corker .50 
1 — Cutie . 1.00 
1 — Imp .50 
1—Little Red Star.05 
1 — Periwinkle . 
1 — Pierrette ... 
1 — Pinto . 
1 — Rayon . 
1 — Tops . 
1 — Yellow Frills 
$ .50 
.50 
.50 
.50 
.50 
.05 
Retail Catalog Value $5.45 
Collection Price ONLY $3.50 POSTPAID 
ORDER TODAY — one or more of these Collections. Stock 
Limited. 
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE 
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