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Chase... GLADIOLUS 
Oregon has long been noted as a producer of fine gladiolus. Many acres are devoted to 
the production of bulbs, which are shipped to all parts of the U. S. Along with this com- 
mercial production of top quality bulbs in huge quantities many new varieties have been 
produced, by hybridization and selection, through the activity of Oregon breeders. Several 
of the varieties listed below are outstanding examples of these new and better varieties 
produced by Oregon growers. We recommend the following varieties to you. Our own 
cut flowers are produced from the same stock. 
Large No. 1 Bulbs: 3 for 35c, Dozen $1.25. 
BAGDAD (Palmer). Late midseason. Charming smoky old rose gladiolus which 
deepens toward the edge and lightens at the throat. 
BARCAROLE (Palmer). Midseason. Large, heavy-textured, ruffled florets of 
salmon-orange. Six to seven blossoms open at once. 
BEACON (Palmer). Early midseason. Tall, straight spikes with large blooms 
of bright scarlet with yellow throat. Good as a cut flower. 
DR. BENNETT (Diener). Late midseason. Red overlaid with flame color. A 
fine grower and a striking variety in the garden. 
EARLY PEACH (Pruitt). Early midseason. Ruffled flowers of deep peach, 
upper throat cream, lower petal blotched with buff. 
EARLY ROSE (Jack). Early. A deep rose colored variety of fine quality. 
HINDENBURG’S MEMORY (Pfitzer). Midseason. Immense 6- to 7-inch deep 
red flowers, of smooth, velvety texture. Excellent for exhibition and cutting. 
J. S. BACH (Pfitzer). Huge flower of deep salmon orange. 
KASSEL. A tall spike bearing bright red florets. A fine garden flower which 
is also excellent for cutting. 
MARGARET BEATON (Twomey). Early. Pure white flowers with a distinct 
scarlet feather at the throat. 
MINUET (Coleman). Late midseason. The best true lavender of all varieties. 
Large, substantial flowers on good stems. 
NEW ERA (Ellis). Midseason. Beautifully ruffled flowers of rich pink, throat a 
lovely cream. Irregularly placed flowers on long spikes. 
PEGGY LOU (Wilson). Midseason. A popular variety of good blooming habit. 
Color a striking geranium pink. 
PELEGRINA (Pfitzer). Midseason. A deep violet of distinctive color. The 
finest character among the blues. 
PICARDY (Palmer). Late midseason. A fine variety for garden use. The 
ruffled salmon pink blooms are well arranged on a good stem. 
POLAR ICE (Pfitzer). Early midseason. A fine pure white. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (Pruitt). Midseason. An enormous, ruffled flower of rich 
cream color with deeper throat. Many flowers open at a time. 
VALERIE (Pruitt). Midseason. Soft red of unusually fine quality. Petals 
marked with a narrow cream line. Large ruffled flowers on good stems. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. Medium early. Soft yellow flowers of good size. 
YELLOW PERFECTION (Pfitzer). Midseason. Color a canary yellow. Flowers 
are large and growth vigorous. 
NEWER VARIETIES OF OUTSTANDING MERIT 
CORONA (Palmer). Midseason. An unusual coloring for a gladiolus. Cream 
flowers with ruffled edge. Picoteed with rose. 3 for 40c, Dozen $1.50. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE (Cave). Early. A lovely light pink which will replace the 
old standbys. Flowers are huge. 3 for 40c, Dozen $1.50. 
GRETA GARBO (Pfitzer). Midseason. Very large florets of light buff rose 
flushed with pink. 3 for 40c, Dozen $1.50. 
MARGUERITE (Pommert). Midseason. An unusually fine large flowered gladi- 
olus of watermelon pink. 3 for 45c, Dozen $1.75. 
TAKINA (Burns). Midseason. A lovely deep rosy-purple of a unique shade. It 
will create a striking picture combined with white. 3 for 40c, Dozen $1.50. 
WHITE GOLD (Scheer). Midseason. Enormous florets often measuring 6 to 8 
inches. The blooms are soft creamy white with gold throat. 
Each 25c, 3 for 65c, Dozen $2.50. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE 25 bulbs $1.75; 100 bulbs $6.25 
A fine mixture of best varieties for a cutting garden. 


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HOW TO GROW GLADIOLUS 
Any soil that will grow potatoes will be suitable for Glads. 
Plant only sound young bulbs in an open situation away from the roots and shade of com- 
peting trees or plants. If fertilizer is used, let it be one low in nitrates and never let it 
come in direct contact with the bulb. Plant Glads four inches deep and in rows, 3 or 4 
inches between bulbs, depending on size. For efficient cultivation the rows should be at 
least a foot apart. If rains are few or far between, a good soaking with the hose once a 
week is better than a light sprinkling each day. After each watering, stir soil with hoe 
or rake until a level dust mulch is formed. This will hold moisture for several days and 
daily watering will be unnecessary. ; ; 
In cutting blooms of gladiolus, leave all of the foliage intact if possible as a new bulb is 
formed each year and most of its growth is made after the plant has bloomed. Six weeks 
after blooming the bulb is ready to take up and store for next season. Remove tops at 
once, cutting off close to the bulb. 
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WILLAMETTE COLLECTION 
A group offering of named varieties to use as a 
basic planting. Excellent varieties in a good color 
range: 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Cream 
DR. BENNETT. Red 
PICARDY. Salmon. 
BAGDAD. Smoky Rose. 
6 each, 24 bulbs, $2.25 
12 each, 48 bulbs, $4.00 

