(GRAFF) (552) (Mid-season) One of the tallest of the reds. Nicely 
Red Rascal ruffled, medium shade with a white line on the lower petals. Opens 
7-8 on a tall strong husky plant. This looks like one of the best reds I have seen. 
Red WW ing New introduction. See page 19. 
Reliant New introduction. See page 19. 
9 (500) (SAtmMan) An ivory white very slightl 
Roosevelt & Memory tinted. Huge in size, reaching 7’. Opts 3-10 
with good placement. In Holland it is considered the “last word in whites.” Waxy texture. 
Good placement. Tall strong stems. Long flower head. 
- (PFITZER) (440) (Early Mid-season) Light rose with 
Rosa Van Lima darker lines in the throat. Opens up to 8 anise always 
well placed blooms, on a good spike. It is a very popular commercial and a standard variety, 
also good for exhibition. 
(KLEIN) (560) Bright Neyron rose. Doesn’t fleck. A clear bright 
Rose glow sparkling color. Strong healthy grower. Tall plants which never arog 
17-19 buds of which 5 are open at once. This really looks good and should become popular 
as a cut flower variety. Good propagator. 
§ (FISCHER) (566) (Early mid-season) An unusual shade of rose 
Rose 0 Day lavender somewhat lighter than Miss Wisconsin. Opens up to 10 
large blooms in a double row. A grand exhibition variety and one of the best for any purpose. 
(HatcH) (562) (Mid-season) Deep red shading to a rich rose 
Rose Red throat, giving the general appearance of a deep rosy red. A tall strong 
grower often reaching 6 feet under good conditions. Slim wiry straight stem that always 
stands up straight. Opens 6-8, 514” florets at a time with 5-6 more showing color on a long 
flower head, 18—20 total buds. Placement is good and the variety as a whole attracts a great 
deal of attention in the field and looks like one of the best varieties for anyone who likes the 
dark colors. I would have listed this variety for Mr. Hatch before except that he had only 
stock enough for his own trade. Now that the stock is larger I am listing it. 
Rose Ruffles (HatcH) (560) (Mid-season) This is not really rose and not 
heavily ruffled. It is more of a salmon rose and makes a huge 
spike of very attractive blooms. A very popular variety and one that I think you will like. 
Opens a number at a time on a big tall husky plant. 
Rosette (KuHN) (260) (Late Mid-season) Light rose with dark rose feather. 
——  —— Ruffled with perfect formal placement. One of the most lovely small 
flowered glads we have known. Does not bloom freely from small stock. 45” tall, 20’ head, 
6-18 buds, 314’’ floret, 6-8 open, 6—8 in color. 
Wi (BEATON) (550) (Mid-season) Bright spectrum red. A 
Royal indsor glowing red that everyone likes. Opens 8-10 large blooms 
with a total of 20 buds. Fluted and lightly waved. Good texture, good placement and attach- 
ment. 
« (Ricw) (454) (Early) Clear sparkling ruffled black red with 
Ruffled Night very small pencil markings on the throat petals. Blooms are 
flat open and with heavy texture. Does not burn or wilt in hot sun. Opens 7 with 7 more in 
color. About 19 total buds. 50” tall and a 25” flower head. A winner at the shows. 
Ruth Ann New introduction. See page 21. 
9 (SALMAN) (507) (Early) Rich creamy white with a very 
Salman’s Glory showy carmine blotch edged with yellow. Somewhat like,a 
glorified Margaret Beaton. Wide open blooms sometimes measure up to 8’’ with 7 open at 
a time. Tall strong husky plant. Considered one of the very best European varieties. 


“Among the gladiolus bulbs | received from you this year, HARMAU, BURMA, MALTA 
and VALERIA were extra beautiful.” —Mrs. F. A. Simpson, Wash. 
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