
GLADIOLUS—WINTER FAIRY 
GLADIOLUS ALATUS 
Unusual species with interesting terra-cotta colored 
flowers with green lower segments. Spring bloom- 
ing on stems 6 to 12 inches tall. Called “Little 
Roosters” in South Africa because of their jaunty 
form. Desirable in rock gardens and pots. Culture 
same as for freesias. 
$6.00 per 100 
GLADIOLUS TRISTIS CONCOLOR 
Creamy white flowers with pleasant spicy fragrance 
at night or when placed in a darkened room. 
Stems 15 to 18 inches tall. Blooms in early spring. 
Excellent for cutting and forcing. 
$50.00 per 1000 
GLADIOLUS TRISTIS HYBRIDS 
A decided improvement on G. tristis var. concolor. 
Flowers resemble them, but slightly larger and 
many nearly white. Has the same pleasant spicy 
fragrance at night or when placed in a darkened 
room. Stem 15 inches to 3 feet tall. Blooms 
earlier than G. tristis var. concolor. Very desirable 
for cutting and forcing. 
$6.00 per 100 
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