Chie Sabai 
This selection is arranged in conformity with the classification adopted by the 
American Gladiolus Society. All varieties marked “Exhibition” are especially 
suitable for exhibition purposes. Varieties marked “Decorative” produce florets 
measuring over 344 inches in diameter. In selecting these varieties, special stress 
is laid on their value for decorative purposes. Varieties marked “Small Flowered” 
produce florets measuring less than 314 inches across. They are especially selected 
for their decorative value, for use in bowls and for table decorations. This class 
includes the type previously listed as “Primulinus.” 
Varieties marked “Early” bloom in from 70-80 days. Those marked “Midseason” 
come into flower in 85-95 days, while those marked “Late” take a few days longer 
to bloom. 
AFLAME. (Midseason-Exhibition and Decorative.) A 
begonia-rose, shading to bright orange-flame near the 
edge. Backs of the petals are even brighter than the 
front. Very large flowers, six inches or more across with 
six to eight florets open at a time. A wonderful variety 
for the garden and exhibition. $0.70 for 10; $4.50 per 
100. 
ALBATROSS. (Early-Exhibition.) A fine exhibition 
variety, of purest white, large flowers with six to eight 
open at one time. One of the best whites. $0.85 for 10; 
$6.00 per 100. 
ALGONQUIN. (Early-Exhibition.) These large open 
blooms of brilliant glowing scarlet are well placed on 
a straight spike. A fine exhibition variety considered 
by many as one of the best light reds. $2.75 for 10: 
$25.00 per 100. 
AMRITA.  (Midseason-Decorative.) Shades of light 
buff. The beautiful clear color is sometimes tinged with 
pink. It has a warm yellow throat. A fine strong spike 
with sixteen to eighteen buds; six or more heavily frilled 
blooms open at one time. This is without a doubt one 
of the most beautiful of the pastel shades. $1.60 for 10; 
$13.50 per 100. 
APRICOT GLOW. (Early-Decorative.) Of clear warm 
apricot shading. Florets are fairly large, well placed 
and wide open, with four to five blooms open at a time. 
Very tall, strong grower. This variety is one of the 
parents of such outstanding varieties as Picardy, Bag- 
dad, Wasaga, Debonair and others. $0.70 for 10; $4.50 
per 100. 
AVE MARIA.  (Midseason-Exhibition.) A perfectly 
formed flower. The color is a most exquisite shade of 
light blue with small purple blotches. The perfect stem 
carries seven to eight blooms open at the same time. 
See illustration, page 10. $0.85 for 10; $6.00 per 100. 
BARCAROLLE. (Midseason-Decorative.) A fine clear 
grenadine-orange without any other markings. The 
beautifully ruffled blooms are of fine substance. $2.45 
for 10; $22.00 per 100. 
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BAGDAD. (Late Midseason-Exhibition.) A fine exhi- 
bition variety. Smoky old rose, deeper to edge of petals 
and lighter in throat. Smooth, unflecked color. Lip 
petals have a faint creamy blotch, marked with pencil- 
ings of begonia-rose. Six to seven immense blooms open 
at one time and are carried on very strong spikes. 
Blooms often measure six inches or more across. See 
illustration, page 10. $0.80 for 10; $5.50 per 100. 
BEACON. (Early-Decorative.) Fine tall straight spike 
with eight to ten well-placed florets open at one time. 
The individual florets are of medium size, well open, 
waved and moderately ruffled. Clear bright rose-doree- 
scarlet with pronounced cream blotch, providing a very 
fine effect. Excellent for exhibition. $0.95 for 10; $7.00 
per 100. 
BELLA DONNA. (Early-Decorative). A fine large 
flower of light blue with darker blotch in throat. This 
variety is considered one of the finest in the blue shades. 
See illustration, page 11. $0.85 for 10; $6.00 per 100. 
BETTY CO-ED. (Midseason-Decorative.) Attractive 
blending of a fine soft creamy pink with many blooms 
open at the same time. Excellent for cutting. $0.75 for 
10; $5.00 per 100. 
BETTY NUTHALL. (Midseason-Exhibition.) Warm 
coral-pink with pale yellow throat markings and a 
slight tinge of orange. The flower spikes are long and 
graceful, carrying from six to eight large, well-expanded 
blooms open at one time. Fine exhibition variety. $0.70 
for 10; $4.50 per 100. 
BIT O’ HEAVEN. (Midseason-Exhibition.) This fine 
orange has a yellow throat which greatly adds to its 
attractiveness. Excellent for exhibition or cutting. $0.90 
for 10; $6.50 per 100. 
BLACK OPAL. (Midseason-Exhibition.) A beautiful 
deep red, the finest in this color class. As many as ten 
well-placed medium sized blooms open at one time on 
a fine tall spike. $2.15 for 10; $19.00 per 100. 
