Miniature and Small 
Decorative 
Gladiol us 
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These small informal types are be¬ 
coming more and more appreciated for 
their rare beauty and value for home 
decoration. Due to the demand for large 
gladiolus for exhibition purposes during 
the past several years, many growers 
have altogether discarded the minia¬ 
ture and small decoratives, and conse¬ 
quently, many flower lovers think gladi¬ 
olus are not suitable for ordinary home 
and table decoration. These small “but¬ 
terfly” gladiolus are easy to grow, many 
of them producing several spikes from 
one bulb and multiply rapidly by di¬ 
vision. Bulbs are generally smaller than 
those of the large flowered varieties 
and when listed below as large bulbs, it 
indicates the largest bulbs produced by 
that particular variety. In some cases, 
however, bulbs are of normal size. 
Florets do not exceed SV 2 '' in diameter. 
ACCOLADE 
One of the laciniated type gladiolus 
originated by Kunderd. Color is rose- 
pink, lower petals having dark rose-red 
median line on soft yellow ground. The 
laciniated type are low growers and the 
best border subjects to be found in glad¬ 
iolus. Unexcelled for table decoration. 
Large bulbs 3 for 15c; 10 for 45c; 
$3.00 per 100—25 at 100 rate. 
BRIGHTSIDES 
Rich canary yellow flushed pure apricot 
in upper throat and with tips of bitter¬ 
sweet orange. Beautifully ruffled and a 
wonderful color combination. A vigorous 
grower and one of the most beautiful 
varieties. 
Large bulbs 3 for 10c; 10 for 30c. 
$2.20 per 100—25 at 100 rate. 
DIXIE BELLE 
Our 1940 introduction. See page 4 for 
complete description. Under good cul¬ 
ture, florets of Dixie Belle are some¬ 
times larger than SV 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Very beautiful bright orange color, 
distinctly different from the usual burnt 
orange coloring prevailing in orange 
colored gladiolus. 
Large bulbs 50c each; 10 for $4.00. 
LEEN WONE 
A very bright reddish orange of dis¬ 
tinctly high color value, producing many 
spikes of butterfly type florets. This 
has always been very popular with our 
cutflower trade despite its small size. 
About the easiest grower we know of. 
Large bulbs 3 for 10c; 10 for 30c. 
$2.20 per 100—25 at 100 rate. 
MILADY IMOGENE 
Pure white with slight cream in 
throat; 6 to 8 open on well formed 
spike. A small decorative of great 
merit. First prize. International Horti¬ 
cultural Exposition. 
Large bulbs 2 for 15c; 10 for 60c. 
ORANGE DELIGHT 
One of the miniature flowered gladio¬ 
lus originated by Mr. Kunderd. The color 
is a combination of apricot orange over¬ 
laid bittersweet orange. Lacinated petals 
add to its beauty and it is ideal for artis¬ 
tic arrangement in bowls and vases. De¬ 
cidedly different and a beautiful novelty. 
Large bulbs 2 for 15c; 10 for 60c. 
ORCHID JEWEL 
Another jewel from Mr. R. H. Burt- 
ner, originator of Del Ray, Yellow 
Jewel and others. Beautiful clear light 
lavender with small feather of deeper 
lavender, carrying four to six SV 2 inch 
florets open with total of 15 or 16 buds. 
It has very beautiful form and is ideal 
for home decoration, Primulinus type 
and easy grower. 
Large bulbs 25c each; 10 for $2.00. 
YELLOW JEWEL 
Our introduction for 1940. See page 5 
for complete description, A lovely yellow 
decorative. 
Large bulbs 50c each; 10 for $4.00. 
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