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These are Hybrids from the 
Distinct Because of Their High Color Value 
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 cleanness and great intensity; color values 
so crisp and vibrant that nothing cuuld match them. Last autmun bulbs of 
these new Hybrids were imported and planted in three different localities in 
this country, one at Mentor, Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and still 
another at Portland Oregon. The results were beyond expectation! 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, 
Apricot Queen Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
Brilliant apricot-orange with a creamy throat. This is one of 
the earliest to bloom, being two weeks ahead of the average. 
Ballerina Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.90 
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 30c, Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 
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 30c, Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 
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 40c; Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
The largest soft clear rose ever raised, very small carmine 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 outstand- 
ing. 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 for- 
gotten. 
Else Poulsen Each 40c; Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
The color is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight flow- 
ers Open at one time, making a perfect spike. It is also a vari- 
ety 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 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new among 
Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform. One of the tallest grow- 
ing Glads. 
Frans Verwilt Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
Clearest lemon-yellow. Florets are nicely ruffled and well 
placed. A truly beautiful variety. 
Fridtjof Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
A pure scarlet self. Massive ruffled florets on tall growing 
spikes. 
Hart Nibbrig Eacn 0Uc, 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. 
One bulb each of the 22 varieties offered, 
carefully labeled, for $7.75 
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