





PRIZE-WINNING GLADIOLUS 
Again we bring to you our list of PRIZE-WINNING GLADIOLUS for the 1946 season. In selecting the vari- 
eties for your gardens, we have been guided by the symposium ratings of the New England Gladiolus Society, 
and the Canadian Gladiolus Society, as well as other ratings. Unless a variety has been a CONSISTENT prize 
winner in shows throughout the country, or as a newer variety shows outstanding merit, we have not listed it. 
After each name, you will find the number of FIRST AWARDS the variety has won in the shows this past year. 
This guide is, we believe, your best assurance of SATISFACTORY GARDEN AND SHOW DISPLAY. 
But more than that, we will ship you only TOP GRADE BULBS. They will be the finest from the 
great Pacific Northwest growing grounds where the best in gladiolus are grown. Bulbs are properly 
treated, and come to you under a CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION issued by authorized state officials, 
which is your assurance that the bulbs meet their standards of freedom from injurious pests and plant 
diseases. All bulbs guaranteed to bloom. 
PLANT LAGO FAMOUS GLADS IN YOUR GARDEN FOR THE FINEST IN GLADIOLUS BLOOMS. 
EACH VARIETY IS PLACED IN THE COLOR CLASSIFICATION AS LISTED BY THE NEW ENG- 
LAND GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. 
ALADDIN. 25 first awards; a bright deep salmon. Rates No. 1 in 
its color classification. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 bulbs 
$7.50. 
ALGONQUIN. 59 first awards; leading scarlet, top ranking variety 
in its color class in every listing. $1.75 dozen; 25 for $3.00; 100 
for $8.50. 
AMRITA. 7 first awards; a new clear buff, beautifully ruffled, and 
winning awards wherever shown. $1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; 100 
for $7.50. 
BEACON. 14 first awards; spectacular bright red, ranking second in 
its color class. $1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
BIT o’ HEAVEN. 17 first awards. Tall, primulinus hybrid orange. Ranks 
first in its color class. $1.75 dozen; 25 for $3.00; 100 for $8.50. 
BLUE BEAUTY. 45 first awards; light violet and first ranking in its 
color class. $1.75 dozen; 25 bulbs for $3.00; 100 for $8.50. 
BLACK OPAL. 29 first awards; ranks first in its color class; deep, 
black red, probably the darkest of all glads. This is a true exhibi- 
tion variety. $2.25 per dozen; 25 bulbs for $4.00; 100 for $10.50. 
BLUE ADMIRAL. 16 first awards, and leading variety in its color 
class. Deep violet. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. 9 first awards, and third ranking in its color 
class. Many consider this the best all-around deep red. $1.50 dozen; 
25 for $2.75; 100 bulbs $7.50. 
CHAMOUNY. 15 first awards. One of the finest. A real prize flower 
rapidly taking public fancy. First in its color class. It is a cerise, 
rose red with a silvery edge. Very striking. $2.75 dozen; 25 buibs 
$4.75; 100 for $12.50. 
DREAM OF BEAUTY. 4 first awards. Rose red similar to Chamouny, 
and ranks second to that variety in the rose color 
group. $1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; $7.50 per 100. 
GOLDEN CHIMES. 10 first awards and first in its 
color class. Good yellows are scarce, and this is the 
best of the light yellows. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs 
$2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
GRETA GARBO. 24 first awards. Exhibition creamy 
rose or light pink, ranking second in its color class. 
Wonderful show variety. We predict first place for 
this variety by another year. $3.00 dozen; 25 bulbs 
$5.50; 100 for $15.00. 























LADDIE. New variety winning 7 first awards last year. Ranks 
third in its color class. Immense flowers of light pink. Strong 
competitor against Greta Garbo for honors in the future. 
$1.95 dozen; 25 for $3.50; 100 bulbs $9.50. 
KING LEAR. 62 first awards, and top ranking variety in its color 
class. Huge, ruffled reddish purple. Stands out in any show or 
exhibition. $1.75 dozen; 25 for $3.00; $8.50 per hundred. 
MARGARET BEATON. 47 first awards, and top ranking variety in 
its color class. Large, tall, clear white flower with small cherry 
blotch at throat. $1.95 dozen; 25 bulbs $3.50; 100 for $9.50. 
MARGARET FULTON. 12 first awards, and second ranking va- 
BLUE BEAUTY riety in its color class. An unusual tone of clear salmon. $1.50 
dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
MINUET. 33 first awards and best variety in its color class. Cl bright | der. $1.50 d ; 25 bulb 
fared? gaH1OG teneTiet y ss ear, brig avender. $ ozen; 25 bulbs 
MYRNA. 37 first awards; second ranking variety in its color class. This exhibition bloom is white and 
ruffled. We predict top place for it by another year. $1.75 dozen; 25 bulbs $3.00; 100 for $8.50. 
PICARDY. 6] first awards, and far ahead of any competition in its color class. Rates first on all lists. Deli- 
cate fast pike undertones of salmon. Listed as salmon in color all lists. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75); 
or $7.50. 
ROMAN GOLD. An early variety, ranking second in its color class. This orange colored glad blooms very 
early and for that reason alone deserves a place in your list. $1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 

RED PHIPPS. 8 first awards; second in its color classification. This light red variety shading to scarlet, has 
large blooms, many open at the same time. $1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. 22 first awards; best in its color class. This light rose pink flower is a deep, clear color. 
Large flowers. One of the best. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. We think this is the best of the deep yellows. This new variety is fast becoming a 
favorite. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
RED CHARM. A new red, winner of 31 first awards, and the number one variety in its color class. Definitely 
the finest of the reds. Bulbs are very scarce. $3.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $6.75 (limit to a customer). 
REWI FALLU. 18 first awards; second in its color class, close to Red Charm. This fine red is also heading for 
leadership. Bulbs are scarce. $3.00 dozen; 25 bulbs for $6.50; 100 for $17.50. 
VAGABOND PRINCE: 46 first awards and leading variety in its color class. Smoky iridescent garnet brown 
with orange blotch in throat. $1.50 dozen; 25 bulbs $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 
CORONA. 47 first awards and best in its color class. A whitish cream, with pink edging and deeper cream 
throat; color changes according to season. This variety is practically unbeatable. $2.75 dozen; 25 bulbs 
$4.75; 100 bulbs $12.50. 
PEGGY LOU. 10 first awards, and leading variety in its color class. Finest deep, dark pink. One of the best. 
$1.50 dozen; 25 for $2.75; 100 for $7.50. 

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