Descriptive List of Gladiolus 
(Abbreviations: L.—Large; M.—Medium; S.—Small; Bts.—Bulblets) 
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Aladdin (Palmer) Bright salmon pink with cream blotch. Flowers are very large 
and 8 to 10 open at one time. Per 10: L. 75c; M. 50c; S. 30c; Bts. 25 for 20c 
Algonquin (Palmer) Midseason, bright scarlet commercial variety that is truly out- 
standing for the garden as well. Opens 8-10 large, wide open ruffled, needlepoint 
blooms on a tall straight stem. This is a sensational glad that is most appealing. 
Per 10: L. $1.00; M. 65c; S. 40c; Bts. 50 for 25c 
Athlone (Palmer) An early, midseason, waxy light buff, somewhat paler than Duna 
in color. Blooms are round, curved and immaculately arranged in precise formal 
style. A very good grower and a most desirable addition to any gladiolus planting. 
Each: L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 20c; Bts. 10 for 50c 
Avalon (Marshall) Beautiful, bright rosy pink with cream throat. Long flower spike 
with 8 to 10 medium-large, nicely ruffled flowers open at one time. 
Each: S. 15c; Bts. 10 for 25c¢ 
Badger Beauty (Krueger) A beautiful lavender, with creamy white throat. Flower 
heads are about 20 inches in length and carry 17 buds, .of which at least 5 open 
in the field. Does not fleck or crook and is a promising cut-flower variety. 
Per 10: L. $1.00; M. 80c; S. 50c; Bts. 20 for 15c 
Beauty Clinic (Wilson) Beautifully ruffled, wide open pink. A very good propagator 
and a winner on the show tables. Comes into bloom about 85 days after planting. 
Each: L. 25e; M. 15e; S. 10; Bts. 10 for 25c 
Belmar (Lins) A pale, ruffled, fluted Picardy of creamy pink, with pale apricot 
throat, overlaid with a light deeper feather. 
Each: L. 15¢e; M. 10c; S. 5c; Bts. 25 for 25e 
Beltrami (Lins) A deep rose mulberry, a color quite pleasing and unique. This 
variety grows up to 50 inches on strong willowy stems. Has a long flower head 
of from 18 to 20 buds with wavy florets 5 to 5% inches. 
Each: L. 15ce; M. 10c; S. 5c; Bts. 25 for 25c 
Burgundy (Scheer) Glowing, rich velvety crimson. This is a true red without a 
trace of orange or blue. Narrow pencil lines of cream in the throat greatly 
enhance its beauty. Heavily frilled and ruffled with florets well placed on a very 
long flower head. Straight spike. Strong, healthy grower. 
Each: L. 40c; M. 30c; S. 20c; Bts. 10 for 40c 
Betty Nuthall (Salb.) <A very late glad that is liked by many due to the heavy tall 
spike that carries a very long flower head of coral orange florets. 
Per 10: L. 75c; M. 50c; S. 30e 
Blessed Damosel (Baerman) Clear glowing shell pink, Medium-large round florets 
that are lightly ruffled. Each: M. 25c; S. 15c; Bts. 20 for 25c 
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