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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. 
Abu Hassan—Finest deep rich violet. 6 for 65c, 12 
for $1.25. 
Aladdin—Large grenadin pink with creamy blotch. 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Atlas—Dark blue, somewhat lighter in throat, with 
4G Ane deep red spots on lower petal. 6 for 55c, 12 for 
Beacon—Bright clear rose-scarlet with cream blotch. 
Tall, straight spike—well placed blooms—8-10 open. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Beltrami—Large ruffled, golden brown to deep rose 
mulberry. 6 for $1.30, 12 for $2.50. 
Berty Snow—Beautiful orchid-lavender fading to 
creamy white throat. Large florets on tall plant. 6 for 
55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Black Opal—Velvety dark red, tall. Best in this color. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Burma—Heavily ruffled deep rose. 
6 for $1.80, 12 for $3.50. 
Camellia—White with a soft pink tint, small blotch. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
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 55c, 
12 for $1.00. 
Chamouny—Light cerise-rose. 6 for 
90c, 12 for $1.75. 
Corona—Creamy white, rose picotee edge on petals. 
Strong, robust grower. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Elizabeth the Queen—Clear mauve with darker lines. 
Large, beautifully ruffled. 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Early, light pure pink. Magnificent 
strong grower. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Excellence—Large, early light red. 6 for 55c, 12 
for $1.00. 
Gardenia—Tall creamy white. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Gold Dust—Lovely butter yellow. 6 for 55c, 12 
Tall spike. 
Large and tall. 
Very different. 
for $1.00. 
Golden Chimes—Large ruffled yellow. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
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. 
Hindenburg Memory—Tall medium’ red. 6 for 65c, 
12 for $1.25. : 
Jalna—Unusually large smoky variety. 
striped slate. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Jasmine—Large, tall, lemon yellow, beautifully ruffled. 
One of the best. 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Jeanie—Rich pink, creamy yellow throat. 6 for 80c. 
12 for $1.50. 
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Superb Gladioli Bulbs 
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 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
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. 
Lady Jane—Cream with yellow lip petals. Slightly 
ruffled. 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Lavinia—Large, rich lustrous medium pink, of heavy 
substance, nicely ruffled. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Leading Lady—A sport of Picardy. Creamy white 
with yellow throat. 6 for $1.80, 12 for $3.50. 
Leona—Deep rose-red, one of best in this color. Tall, 
straight and wiry stem. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Magnolia—Delicate creamy rose with many florets 
open at same time. 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 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Margaret Fulton—Rich coral-pink with lighter shadings 
in throat. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Max Rieger—Light lavender blue with darker throat. 
One of the best blues. 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. 
G fOr Oot le tor 61.25. 
Picardy—Soft shrimp-pink, very large and fine. Con- 
sidered one of the greatest Gladiolus ever produced. 
6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
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. ‘ 
Rosa Van Lima—Light rose-pink with small violet 
blotch in throat. 7 to 8 open florets on fine spike. 6 for 
55c, 12 for $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 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
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. 6 for 55c, 12 
for $1.00. 
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 $7.00. 
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. 
85c per dozen. Postpaid $1.00. 
$6.50 per 100. Postpaid $7.00, 
