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, Just before the outbreak of World War II in 1940, we were advised by 
Grullemans, of Lisse, Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strain 
of Gladioli with colors of brilliant clearness and great intensity; color values 
so crisp and vibrant that nothing could match them. Last autumn bulbs 
of these New Hybrids were imported and planted in three different locali- 
ties in this country, one at Mentor, Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, 
and still another at Portland, Oregon. The results were beyond expecta- 
tion! We had been told that one of the parents was Picardy but this big 
flower was dwarfed by its offspring, none were smaller. The colors are 
superb. Mr. Biggerstaff, an expert wholesale Gladiolus grower in Portland, 
Oregon, who ran our test in Oregon, reports in part as follows: 
Apricot Queen Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75 
Brilliant apricot-orange with a creamy throat. This is one of 
the earliest to bloom, being two weeks ahead of the average. 
Ballerina Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75 
Clear white, somewhat green in the throat; large, wide open 
flowers forming a perfect spike, many open at one time, with 
broad foliage. A strong growing variety which we fully recom- 
mend. 


David Teniers Each 40c, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.25 
Clear yellow with darker throat blotch. Will open eight blooms 
on a perfect spike. A big improvement in size and color over 
existing yellows. 
Delicate (Camellia) Each 35c, Three 95c, Doz. $3.50 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are re- 
flexed. The particular merit of this Glad is the perfect for- 
mation of the spike. ; 

Dirk Bouts Each 45c, Three $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
The largest soft clear lilac-rose ever raised, very: small car- 
mine spot on one of the lower petals. This variety should 
be planted in a nice warm spot and when it is in full bloom 
it really is outstanding. Under favorable conditions it will 
grow to a height of seven feet. Although the florets are 
not so perfectly placed as others, it still is a marvel among 
the Gladioli and created a sensation on several exhibitions 
in Holland. As a garden novelty it has tremendous value, 
creating a show of color never to be forgotten. 






Else Poulsen Each 45c, Three $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
The color is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight 
flowers open at one time, making a perfect spike. It is also 
a variety which likes a warm spot. Will draw attention 
when fully developed. Named after the well known Rose 
“Else Poulsen.’’ Early and outstanding, in fact, unsurpassed. 
Like Dirk Bouts it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
Firedome Each 40c, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.25 
Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new amongst 
Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform. One of the tallest grow- 

ing Glads. 
Frans Verwilt Each 45c, Three $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
Clearest lemon-yellow. Florets are nicely ruffled and well 
placed. A truly beautiful variety. 
Fridtjof Each 40c, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.25 
A pure scarlet self. Massive ruffled florets on tall growing 
spikes. 
Hart Nibbrig Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75 
A most beautiful soft violet and mauve variety, a color not 
yet found among Gladioli, many open at one time, forming a 
graceful spike. Highly recommended for cut flower purposes 
and also for the garden. 

Jacob Maris * Each 40c, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.25 
Copper-red with darker throat. A tall grower of excellent form. 
One bulb each of the 24 varieties offered, 
carefully labeled, for $9.00 
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