Hoitm & OLson, Inc.—Home of Flowers—Saint Pau 
Superb Gladioli Bulbs 

On this page will be found a small but very choice list 
of Superb Gladioli. We have selected this list from many 
hundreds of varieties because of their superiority. All 
our bulbs are top size in each variety, clean and free 
from all infections and insect pests. 
Atlas—Dark blue, somewhat lighter in throat, with 
ae oy deep red spots on lower petal. 6 for 65c, 12 for 
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Barcarole—Rich grenadine orange, ruffled. Fine Glad. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Beacon—Bright clear rose-scarlet with cream blotch. 
Tall, straight spike—well placed blooms—8-10 open. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Beltrami—Large ruffled, golden brown to deep rose 
mulberry. 6 for $1.85, 12 for $3.50. 
Black Opal—Velvety dark red, tall. Best in this color. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1525... * > 
Camellia—White with a soft pink tint, small blotch. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Camrose—Soft shell-pink creamy throat, no markings 
or flecking. Tall spike. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Casablanca—Very fine, straight spike with 4 to 6 
nicely ruffled white florets open at a time. 6 for $1.00, 
12 for $2.00. 
Corona—Creamy white, rose picotee edge on petals. 
Strong, robust grower. 6 for 90c, 12 for $1.75. 
Elizabeth the Queen—Clear mauve with darker lines. 
Large, beautifully ruffled. 6 for $2.00, 12 for $4.00. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Early, light pure pink. Magnificent 
strong grower. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Excellence—Large, early light red. 
for $1225; 
Gold Dust—Lovely butter yellow. 
for $1.00. 
Golden Chimes—Large ruffled yellow. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Greenlight—The charm of this variety is its peculiar 
greenish gloss which overlays the milky-white of the 
flower. Slightly ruffled. 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Greta Garbo—A pleasing color combination of pale 
apricot or buff pink. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Gypsy Girl—Extra early, large scarlet with light yellow 
blotch. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Jasmine—Large, tall, lemon yellow, beautifully ruffled. 
One of the best. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
_ John S. Bach—Exquisite scarlet salmon, lighter in 
throat with white median line on each petal. Very strong 
grower, many large flowers open at one time. 6 for 55c, 
12 for $1.00. 
Joseph Hayden—Light heliotrope-violet with dark 
violet blotches on lower petals. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
King Lear—A very early, deep reddish purple with a 
silver line on the edge of each petal. Very large, heavily 
waved and ruffled. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Lavinia—Large, rich lustrous medium pink, of heavy 
substance, nicely ruffled. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
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Leona—Deep rose-red, one of best in this color. Tall, 
straight and wiry stem. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Maid of Orleans—White with creamy throat. An ex- 
ceptionally fine cut flower and most desirable commercial 
variety. Rapid propagator but stock always short due 
to demand. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
_Margaret Beaton—Snowy white with small vermillion- 
pink blotch in throat. Six or more perfectly placed 
flowers open on a long spike. A wonderful Glad.—the 
best in its color. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
_ Margaret Fulton—Rich coral-pink with lighter shadings 
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Max Rieger—Light lavender blue with darker throat. 
One of the best blues. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Mellowglow—Delicate creamy-pink; needle pointed. 
Charming. 6 for $2.00, 12 for $4.00. 
Minuet—Pure lavender. Large flowers, good place- 
ment. A great Glad. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Miss Bloomington—Tall, early, light yellow. 6 for 55c, 
12 for $1.00. 
Mrs. Olney Whitbeck—Large carmine-pink, tips fleck- 
ed scarlet. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. ; 
Myrna—Large ruffled white. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
New Era—A grand ruffled pink of outstanding merit. 
6 tor 656312 for $1.25: 
Pelegrina—Deep violet blue with deeper throat. Still 
the bluest of Gladioli. Good substance but a bit difficult 
to grow. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
_Picardy—Soft shrimp-pink, very large and fine. Con- 
sidered one of the greatest Gladiolus ever produced. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Recade—Smoky rose. Rose-salmon veining in throat. 
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Red Lory—Rich rose red on a tall graceful spike, many 
open. A good exhibition variety and winner of many 
awards. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Red Phipps—An unusual shade of light red, medium 
height with many open florets. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Rima—A very pale lavender pink with white throat. 
Tall spike with many open flowers. Good substance. 
6 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
Rosa Van Lima—Light rose-pink with small violet 
blotch in throat. 7 to 8 open florets on fine spike. 6 for 
B51 2ntor. 1.00; 
Snow Princess—Clear white with milky throat. Many 
flowers open on tall spike. Considered better than Maid 
of Orleans as a commercial variety. An outstanding 
Glad. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00: 
Stoplight—Brilliant red with very impressive spike. 
6 for $1.90, 12 for $3.75. 
Vista Bonita—Many large salmon-pink (7 in.) florets 
on strong, vigorous spike. A very large Gladioli. 6 for 
55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Wanda—A genuine cream Picardy. 
for $1.25. 
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COLLECTIONS 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 1. 
Contains 12 different varieties of the choicest exhibition 
kinds of Gladioli. 
Price $1.15 each. Postpaid $1.30. 
3 collections for $3.30. Postpaid $3.65. 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 2. 
Contains 24 different varieties of the choicest exhibition 
kinds. Only varieties of the greatest merit are included. 
Price $2.25 each. Postpaid $2.50. 
3 collections for $6.50. Postpaid $3.00. 
GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE 
This mixture has been a standard with us for many 
years, care being used not to include anything but the 
better kinds. This year we have added bulbs of greater 
value than ever before. 
95c per dozen. Postpaid $1.10. 
$7.50 per 100. Postpaid $8.00, 
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