BUNTON'S GLADIOLUS BULBS 

Gladiolus 
ALGONQUIN (Palmer ‘39) A very brilliant and 
showy scarlet. Opens 8 to 10 large, wide open, 
tuffled florets. Tall growing, long flower head, al- 
ways makes a straight spike. One of the best 
commercial reds. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
ANNAMAE (Pommert '40) Chalk white, with a tiny 
Wine-red spot deep in the throat. Opens 8 plain 
petaled florets on a straight stem. Very uniform 
and dependable. 10 for 65c; 100 for $5.50. 
BRIDESMAID (Wheeler ‘45) Salmon with a creamy 
yellow center. The plants grow very tall and pro- 
duce heavy spikes. Opens 6 well attached florets. 
Each 30c; 10 for $2.50: 100 for $24.00. 
BURMA (Palmer ‘43) Very deep rose with wide 
open heavily ruffled blooms. An extra fine exhibi- 
tion variety, good for commercial use. 10 for $1.00; 
100 for $9.75. 
CHERRY JAM (Zimmer '43) A salmon pink with a 
deep cherry blotch on the lower petal. Opens 8 
to 10 florets on a medium height plant. Florets are 
tuffled and wide open. Each 35c; 10 for $3.00; 100 
for $29.00. 
CORONA (Palmer ’40) A large creamy white with 
a distinct rose picotee edge. Makes tall plants and 
opens 7 to 8 large florets on a flower head of 18 
buds. 10 for 60c; 100 for $5.75. 
CRINKLECREAM (Ellis ‘40) Medium yellow with 
large beautifully placed florets. Opens 4 to 5 
with good attachment on a strong stem. A very fine 
yellow. Each 25c; 10 for $2.25; 100 for $20.00. 
ETHEL CAVE-COLE (Cave ‘41) One of the very 
best commercial pinks. Opens 8 large light pink 
florets on a straight and tall stem. A very heavy 
increaser. 10 for 60c; 100 for $5.75. 
FAY (Jack ‘45) Pink with a cream. throat. Fay is an | 
extra fine early cut-flower variety. Opens 7 well 
arranged florets with slightly ruffled petals. Each 
15c; 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00. 
FOR PRIZE-WINNING GLADIOLUS, GIVE THEM PLENTY WATER 
AND FEED REGULARLY WITH BB GROWER 
CULTURE—For best results Gladiolus should be planted in a sunny 
location in rows 12 inches apart and about 3 inches in the row. 
Plant the Bulbs about 2 inches deep. Cultivate regularly, keeping them 
free from weeds. When the plants are about 10 inches high, use a 
contact insecticide for the control of Thrip. 
GENGHIS KHAN (Scheer ‘41) A striking medium pink. Opens 7 florets 
of very heavy substance. Florets are so heavily ruffled as to be actually 
corrugated. It is a very healthy, robust grower. Each 35c; 10 for $3.00; 
100 for $28.00. 
GOLDEN STATE (Wheeler ‘42) Clear rich medium yellow with a pink 
feather in the throat. Opens a double row of 8 to 10 blooms on a long 
flower head. We recommend Golden State. Each 35c; 10 for $3.00; 100 
for $28.00. 
HUNTRESS (Jack ‘45) A light pinkish lavender, very outstanding. Opens 
8 large blooms on a straight stem. Plant is of medium height. Each 40c; 
10 for $3.75; 100 for $35.00. 
LAVENDER PRINCE (LaSalle '44) A soft deep lavender. It is a new and 
distinct shade. .Opens 6 blooms on a long flower head. Plants grow tall 
and straight. Each 30c; 10 for $2.75; 100 for $25.00. 
KING LEAR (Palmer ‘38) Deep purple with a silver line on the edge of 
the petals. Opens 6 or 7 large, deep, heavily ruffled florets. One of the 
best darker colors. 10 for 55c; 100 for $5.00. 
KING WILLIAM (Schenetsky ‘40) Salmon and apricot, blending to a clear 
cream throat. It is a little lighter than Picardy, of which it is a sport. 
10 for 70c; 100 for $5.75. 
LADY JANE (Lake ‘41) A clear cream with yellow lips. Opens 7 ruffled 
blooms of fine texture on an always straight spike. Opening well in 
water, it is a fine cut-flower. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
LEADING LADY (Johnston ’42) Creamy white with a lemon yellow throat. 
It is a sport of Picardy and the spike, flower, and growing habits are 
identical to its parent. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $9.25. 
MISS WISCONSIN (Kreuger ‘43) A beautiful rose-pink that is outstand- 
ing. Opens 6 to 8 five-inch florets on a medium height plant. Miss Wis- 
consin was grand champion spike at the Wisconsin State Show. Each 
25c; 10 for $2.25; 100 for $20.00. 
OGARITA (Wilson ‘42) Rose salmon shading to a golden throat. It is 
one of the tallest growing varieties, the plants standing 72 inches from 
large bulbs when well grown. It opens 8 large florets on a spike. 10 for 
80c; 100 for $7.25. 
ORANGE GOLD (Marshall ’45) A wonderful shade of golden orange. It 
will open 5 or 6 large round florets on a tall spike. Orange Gold is one 
of the tallest growing varieties. Each 30c; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $22.50. 
OREGON GOLD (Majeski ‘41) A large light yellow with a deeper throat. 
Its fine keeping qualities, ability to open many florets, and tall straight 
spikes make Oregon Gold one of the best yellow cut-flowers. The plant 
is tall and vigorous. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson ‘46) A sensational rich cream with very large 
wide-open plain petaled florets. Opens 4 to 6 florets which measure 6 
to 64 inches. Grows tal¥ and straight and a dozen makes an arm-full. 
Each 30c; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $22.00. 
PICARDY (Palmer ‘31) Salmon pink with slightly darker throat feather- 
ings. Opens 6 to 8 large well placed blooms on a tall straight spike. 3 
for 20c; 10 for 60c; 100 for $5.75. 
RED CHARM (Butt ‘'39) Deep sparkling scarlet shading toward a deeper 
throat. Opens 8 to 10 large, perfectly placed blooms on a tall straight 
stem. Its excellent and consistent performance label it as an outstanding 
iemeas cee for the exhibitor and the cut-flower grower. 10 for 80c; 100 
or $7.50. 
SILVER WINGS (Ritsema ’44) A wonderful white sport of Picardy. Opens 
7 or 8 glistening white florets with most of the remaining buds showing 
color. Florets are 6 inches across and are very ruffled. All the buds will 
open to the very tip. Plants are strong and healthy. Each 20c; 10 for 
$1.75; 100 for $15.75. 
SPOTLIGHT (Palmer '44) Clean medium yellow with a small red throat 
blotch. Spotlight is one of the finest glads grown. Florets are of large 
size and are perfectly placed. It will open 7 and is a very good keeper. 
Each 20c; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $14.00. 
STOPLIGHT (Lins ’42) One of the leading reds. Opens 6 medium sized 
ruffled florets on a stem that never crooks. Blooms are wide open, well 
placed, and the attachment is excellent. 10 for 65c; 100 for $5.50. 
SUMMER GAL (Zimmer ‘44) A beautiful, glowing geranium pink. It will 
open 8 to 11 six-inch slightly ruffled florets with several buds showing 
color. Florets never fleck and the spike is always straight. Summer 
Gal is a heavy winner in the deep pink class. Each $1.50. 
VALERIA (Pruitt ’38) A soft light red in great demand, opening 6 or 7 
lightly ruffled blooms well placed and of fine texture. Plant is of very 
strong growth. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
VANGOLD (Van Voorhis ’40) A clean deep golden yellow Opens 6 to 8 
five-inch plain petaled florets on a medium height plant. Very popular. 
Each 15c; 10 for $1.25: 100 for $11.25. 
VARIATION (Kreuger ‘41) A clear pink with a faint lavender cast. Each 
spike is a ribbon of color with 7 to 10 open and all remaining buds in 
color. It is a reliable performer and a heavy producer of bublets. 10 for 
80c; 100 for $7.00. 
WHITE GOLD (Scheer ‘41) Huge early blooming cream. Opens 4 or 5 
six-inch florets on a strong straight spike. Plant is strong and vigorous 
with very broad, healthy foliage. White gold makes a fine cutflower. 10 
for 70c; 100 for $5.75. 
BB GLADIOLUS MIXED—The finest blend of the best varieties, balanced 
according to their color value. This mixture contains many delightful sur- 
prises for cut flowers or garden display. 75¢ per dozen; 25 for $1.50: 
$5.00 per 100. 
CHOICE MIXED GLADIOLUS—A good mixture of standard varieties. 50c 
per dozen; $3.75 per 100. x 
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