Michell’s Superb Gladiolus 
Our Gladiolus bulbs are carefully cured and graded, the first-size bulbs being properly 
prepared for forcing. Bulbs are produced under the best conditions on our contract farms 
in Michigan, and also eastern points, and have been raised from stock which has not been 
used for cut-flower purposes. This insures quality bulbs that can be depended on for good 
results under proper care and culture. If our customers desire any varieties or other sizes 
of Gladiolus not in our list, please write us and we will procure them if available. 





PLEASE NOTE: All Gladiolus bulbs offered are first size, 114-inch and up, 
unless otherwise specified. 
Named Varieties 
Albatross. Immense, pure white blooms of unusual substance. First- 
size bulbs, 114 in. and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 114 in. 
American Commander. Blood-red or darker. A vigorous grower 
and the best red of its shade. 
Anna Eberius. Dark velvety purple, throat a deeper shade; flowers 
large, on long spikes. First-size bulbs, 114 mm. up. Second-size bulbs, 
144 to 14% in. 
Ave Maria. A large medium blue with purplish blotches. An exhibi- 
tion variety. First-size bulbs, 1144 m. and up. 
Bagdad. Delicate smoky old-rose, deepening toward edges of petals, 
lighter throat; large wide-open flowers on strong, tall stems. Highly 
recommended. First-size bulbs. Second-size bulbs. 
Beacon. Salmon-red with large cream blotches; flowers large and 
sliently ruffled. Long, strong stems. A distinct variety. First-size 
ulbs. 
Berty Snow. Large pinkish lavender flowers well placed on Jong 
spikes. Very fine cut-flower variety. First-size bulbs, 1144 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 114 to 144 in. 
Break of Day. La-France-pink, penciled on scarlet. A delicate color 
ae Is sure to command attention. First-size bulbs. Second-size 
ulbs. 
Commander Koehl. Large flowers on tall stems, brilliant scarlet- 
blood-red. A new introduction and one of the finest reds. First-size 
bulbs, 144 im. and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 1144 in. 
Debonair. La-France-pink shading to shrimp-pink toward the cen- 
ter, with creamy throat. Tall, strong, straight spikes with many 
large flowers open at a time. First-size bulbs, Second-size bulbs. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach-red, overlaid flame color, throat finely 
stippled ruby and white. First-size bulbs, 1144 m. and up. Second- 
size bulbs, 114 to 11% in. 
Dr. Moody. Lavender-pmk with broken blotch. 
Dream of Beauty. Rosy purplish red blooms of great beauty. Tall, 
sturdy stems with as many as 10 to 12 large deep wine-color flowers 
open at one time. First-size bulbs. Second-size bulbs. 
Excellence. Bright scarlet. A good commercial variety. Early. 
Flaming Sword. Very early. Bright scarlet-red. Very good forcer. 
First-size bulbs, 1144 m. and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 1% im. 
Gate of Heaven. Pure deep yellow; flowers large, heavily ruffled and 
well placed on stiff, long stems. An excellent variety. First-size 
bulbs. Second-size bulbs. 
Giant Nymph. Very large; light pink, suffused with cream-yellow- 
Strong grower and an excellent cut-flower. First-size bulbs, 114 m. 
and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 14% in. ; 
Gold Eagle. Deep yellow, penciled rose. First-size bulbs, 114 in. 
and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 14% in. 
King Arthur. Immense, heavily ruffled Javender or mauve blooms: 
Unique shade that is attractive and original. First-size bulbs, 1} in- 
and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 14% mm. 
Lavender Ruffles. Slightly ruffled; pinkish lavender with white 
throat. 
Maid of Orleans. Large white flowers, with cream centers, perfect 
in form, on straight spikes fine for cutting. First-size bulbs, 1}4 mn. 
and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 114 in. 
Margaret Fulton. Pretty, soft medium dark salmon—good com- 
mercial pink for early midseason. First-size bulbs, 114 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 1144 to 1% in. 
Minuet. A sensational light lavender with 4 to 6 large, heavy blooms 
open at one time. First-size bulbs, 114 in. and up. Second-size 
bulbs, 114 to 114 in. 
Morocco. Glistening deep red with fiery sheen. Very popular dark 
red. First-size bulbs, 11% in. and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 1% in, 
Paradise. Large; apricot; slightly ruffled. Many flowers on spike. 
Tall-growing. First-size bulbs. ; ; 
Peggy Lou. Large soft light rose flowers. First-size bulbs, 1}4 mn. 
and up. Second-size bulbs 114 to 114 in. 
Pelegrina. An early, very large dark blue, of great beauty. First- 
size bulbs, 114 in. and up. Second-size bulbs, 114 to 144 mn. 
ALL GLADIOLUS PRICES QUOTED UPON APPLICATION 


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