NEW GLADIOLUS 
During the past two years many new varieties have been offered. We grew 
most of these and observed many of them in the gardens of other growers. 
Only those that were outstanding and definite improvements on existing va- 
rieties are listed in our catalog. 
We do not hesitate to recommend the following: 
Abu Hassan Genghis Khan New Europe 
Astrid Grenadier Oriental Pearl 
Bengasi Hawkeye Red Pandora 
Benison High Life Prosperity 
Bernadette Johan van Konynenburg Red Charm 
Better Times Lancaster Silver Wings 
Commando Leading Lady Spotlight 
Connecticut Yankee Miss Wisconsin Summer Gal 
Elizabeth The Queen Mohawk True Love 
Firebrand Mrs. Mark’s Memory Van Gold 
Fuchsia Belle Mystery Yellow Herald 
Flying Fortress 
1947 INTRODUCTIONS 
This year we are not offering any new varieties of our own, but together with 
two other prominent growers, we are offering two new varieties of another 
grower that we feel certain will become tremendously popular when they 
become well distributed: 
BERNADETTE (Silva 1947). A magnificent new, tall growing variety, just 
about made to order for florists as well as a fine garden variety. Large flesh 
pink, shading to creamy white throat. Fine form and firm substance. A sport 
of Picardy, but doesn’t resemble it in the least. Taller, larger, and of different 
color. Long flower spikes with six to eight open blooms. Florets are firmly 
attached to the stems and placement is good. Can be cut with long stems 
without interfering with the foliage. Blooms open to the very tip, even when 
cut in bud. This splendid new variety is destined to become one of the leading 
cut flowers. We have a good stock, hence the moderate introductory price. 
Early mid-season. Any size bulb, each $5.00; 3 for $12.50. 
PROSPERITY (Silva 1947). After seeing practically all of the new varieties 
we do not hesitate to place Prosperity near the very top. Large heavily ruffled 
blooms, a sport of Picardy, with the same good growing habits, but a much 
more desirable color, and the added attraction of being beautifully ruffled. 
The color is a live rose pink. Long straight flower spikes, with many perfectly 
placed blooms open at one time. Flowers open to the tip, even when cut in 
bud. I have before me a spike that was cut in bud, ten days ago, and there 
are five beautiful blooms near the tip. The tips would make beautiful cor- 
sages. We are offering Prosperity, together with two other prominent growers 
who agree with me that it will become one of the most popular of all cut 
flowers. A good stock permits of a moderate introductory price. Early mid- 
season. Any size bulb, each $5.00; three for $12.50. 
ct 
