Fifty-Five Years 
Exhibition Gladiolus Bulbs 
Plant early to insure clean, healthy, pest-free flowers. All prices are for No. 1 large size bulbs prepaid to Fourth Zone. 
CALIFORNIA—(Patented). Pure geranium pink giant with begonia- 
rose blotch. Unusually heavy, leathery substance. 42 inches tall. 
GRAND OPERA—(Patented). Breath taking spike 5^-6 feet tall. A 
shade between LaFrance and Geranium pink. Throat feathered 
spectrum red. 
HELEN OF TROY—(Patented). Soft light apricot with smoky blotch 
of soft brown. Placement perfect. 4^-5 feet tall. 
JUNE BRIDE—(Patented). Aristocratic creamy white with deep pink 
blotch. Very tall, 5-5>4 feet. Perfect habit and placement. 
KING OF HEARTS—(Patented). Tremendously long flower heads of 
light coral-red florets with carmine line in throat. 5 feet tall. 
SIR GALAHAD—(Patented). Soft, rich creamy white enhanced by dia¬ 
mond shaped blotch of rich crimson. Ideal habit and substance. 
Large bulbs $2.50 each; Medium-sized bulbs $1.50 each. 
GROUP COLLECTION— 
One large bulb each of 6 varieties, $10.00 
One medium bulb each of 6 varieties, $7.50 
BLUE PEACOCK—Bluest of blues. Deeper blue blotch overlaid cream. 
10c ea.; 3 for 20c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 65c; 25 for $1.15 
FESTIVAL QUEEN—Huge. Geranium pink, carmine markings. 
15c ea.; 3 for 35c; 6 for 55c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.85 
GOLDEN CHIMES—Ruffled primrose yellowa Pale blue-violet anthers. 
10c ea.; 3 for 25c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.70 
LA FIESTA—Fadeless clear, bright orange. Deeper throat markings. 
15c ea.; 3 for 35c; 6 for 55c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.85 
MAYA MAID—Russet hrown, with throat of cream. 
19c ea.; 3 for 50c; 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75 
OPAL QUEEN—Pale orange yellow with smoky tongue and veining. 
25c ea.; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.50 
RISING SUN—Brightest clear flame orange of any gladiolus. 
19c ea.; 3 for 50c; 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50 
SMILING MAESTRO—Deep salmon rose with dark flakes. 
10c ea.; 3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 80c; 25 for $1.55 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM—Vigorous growing, fine outstanding white. 
10c ea.; 3 for 20c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 65c; 25 for $1.20 
This Group: 8c ea.; 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.10; 100 for $3.75; 
250 for $7.75. (Labeled) 
BILL SOWDEN—Immense, massive ruffled deep blood red with darker 
flakes. 5-6 open florets at a time. 
COMMANDER KOEHL—Throws huge spikes with large, wide-open 
blooms of brilliant deep scarlet red, with no markings or blotches. 
vSix or seven open. 
DEBONAIR—LaFrance pink shading to light pink with dark flakes. 
6-8 open florets on 36" flower head. 
DUNA—Soft light pinky buff shading to pale yellow. Brighter reverse. 
5-6 large hlooms open. 
MAID OF ORLEANS—Pure white florets with cream throats. An ex- 
eellent exhibition variety with perfect florets. 
MILFORD—Finest recent New Zealand creation. Greatly improved 
Heavenly Blue. Larger, bluer, more vigorous grower. 
MINUET—Beautiful clear lavender with good size and fine plaeement. 
Heavy substance and tall, straight stem. 
MISS ALAMEDA—Deep soffrano pink with carmine tongue and feath¬ 
ering. 6 of its 18 to 19 florets open. 
MOROCCO—Deep glistening red, almost black, with fiery sheen. 
Uniquely beautiful. 6 to 8 florets open. 
MOTHER MACHREE—(Smoky). Veinaceous lavender with edges of 
petals overlaid salmon pink. 
PICARDY—Most sensational flower of delicate apricot pink. Many 
extremely large florets open at one time. 
RED PHIPPS—Strong light spectrum red. Perfect spike of 8-9 open at 
a time. Florets over 4-inches across. 
This Group: 6c ea.; 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50; 
250 for $6.90. (Labeled) 
BAGDAD—A very beautiful light red-orange flushed violet. Lower 
petals lighten to pale yellow, veined light red in throat. 
BETTY NUTHALL—A glowing orange-pink, with a light yellow 
throat. Florets often six inches across, of splendid substance. 
PELEGRINA—One of the finest dark blue-violet varieties ever intro¬ 
duced. Very large florets. 
WASAGA—Rich golden buff, wide open, waved florets. An exquisite 
flower for flower arrangements. 
GOLDEN GODDESS 
(Plant Patent No. 77) 
The best deep rich, golden yellow to 
date. Very tall, straight spikes. 10 to 12 of 
its 21 to 26 good sized florets open at 
once. 10c ea.; 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c; 25 
for $1.75; 100 for $6.00. 
BEDDING GLADS 
50 $ 1.00 
12 ior 35c; 25 lor 55c; 100 lor $1.80; 
250 ior $3.40. 
Special assortment to please the most 
fastidious. Stately spikes for garden effect 
and cutting. 
EXHIBITION GLADS 
50^fzr$1.75 
12 (unlike) 49c; 25 for 92c; 100 for 
$3.40; 250 for $7.90. 
Beautifully ruffled and frilled prize vari¬ 
eties in a gorgeous range of color. Huge 
spikes with many florets open at a time. 
(See ‘‘Notes on Gladiolus Culture” on Page 3 of the Planter s Guide. Send 10c for a Copy.) 
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