LARGE FLOWERED GLADIOLUS 
The following Prices are for Large No. 1 Size Bulbs 
ABU HASSAN. A new variety from Holland. 
The color is deep pansy-violet and very outstand- 
ing. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
AUTUMN GOLD. A rich, golden yellow, late 
flowering variety. One of the best cut flower 
varieties. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Medium blue shaded darker 
at the edges. Large, wide open flowers. THarly. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, postpaid. 
BURMA. Large, heavily ruffled flowers of 
very deep rose-red. 7 to 10 flowers open at one 
time on 4 foot spikes. Outstanding for exhibi- 
tion. 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.35, postpaid. 
CORONA. Large, creamy white blooms with 
a rose edge. A very distinctive and beautiful 
variety producing 16 to 18 flowers on a spike. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
DR. BENNETT. Large scarlet blooms stippled 
with ruby-red and white. 38 for 25c; 12 for 90c, 
postpaid. 
EARLY ROSE. Early, rose colored blooms 
shading to darker rose in the throat. A popular 
variety. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Wide open flow- 
ers of lavender, flushed pink. 
time. A very beautiful variety. 3 for 45c; 12 for 
$1.60, postpaid. ; 
ETHEL CANE-COLE. Very large, early flow- 
ers of pure light pink. Sometimes flecked crim- 
son. Opens 9 to 10 well placed blooms on long 
spikes. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
GLAMOUR GIRL. One of the earliest to 
‘bloom. An unusual novelty of azalea pink with 
deeper tones and a splash of yellow. The back of 
each petal produces a spur similar to a Snap- 
dragon that gives the flower the appearance of 
being double. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
GOLD DUST. A very early, deep yellow vari- 
ety popular for the early cut flower market. 3 for 
25c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
LAVENDER RUFFLES. Beautiful, clear lav- 
ender pink with ruffled petals. An early variety 
that has won many awards. 3-for 30c; 12 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 





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‘Special Offer Large-Size Bulbs 
One bulb each of the above 25 varieties of large Flowered Gladiolus 
in one package unlabeled for only $2.35, postpaid. 
Ask for collection No. 491 for $2.35, postpaid. 
Special Offer Medium-Size Bulbs 
One bulb each of the above 25 varieties of Large Flowered Gladiolus 
in one package unlabeled for only $1.75, postpaid. All blooming size 
No. 3 bulbs. Ask for colléction No. 493 for $1.75, postpaid. 
dreds of different colors, shades and varieties. 
contains more varieties than any mixture we have ever of- 
Try some this year. 
RAINBOW GLAD MIXTURE. 
100 for $5.50, postpaid. 
BARGAIN GLAD MIXTURE 
The same assortment of colors and varieties found in the 
Rainbow Mixture. 








FRAGRANT GLADIOLUS 
This variety came from Ethiopia as Gladiolus Murialae 
and while some botanists consider this to be its correct 
classification, others classify it as a species of Acidanthera. 
Under whichever name you choose to call it, you will find it 
to be one of the finest additions to your Gladiolus garden. 
The flowers are pure white with a maroon-black blotch on 
the lower petal, produced on spikes about 2 feet tall. 
in bloom, the entire garden is filled with a delightful per- 
fume suggestive of carnations. 
are smaller than regular Gladiolus bulbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
LEADING LADY. A cream colored sport of 
Picardy fast becoming a leading commercial 
variety. Identical to Picardy, except for color. 
3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
MARGARET BEATON. Mid-season. An ex- 
ceptionally fine, pure white variety with a bright 
red blotch in the throat. A consistent flower 
show winner. 8 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
MARGARET FULTON. Rich, dark salmon. A 
good commercial cut flower variety with 6 to 8 
open at one time. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
NEW EUROPE. A bright, Geranium-red sport 
of Picardy that was developed in Europe during 
the war. 8 to 10 large flowers open at one time 
on sturdy stems. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
PEGGY LOU. Large blooms of clear Geran- 
ium pink. Has received many awards. 3 for 25c; 
12 for 90c, postpaid. 
PELIGRINA. A very early dark violet-blue 
and a dependable bloomer. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c, 
postpaid. 
PICARDY. One of the most outstanding vari- 
eties. Massive florets of shrimp-pink. The most 
popular of all cut flower varieties. 3 for 26c; 
12 for 90c, postpaid. 
PURPLE SUPREME. The best of all purple 
varieties for cutting. Blooms midseason with tall 
straight spikes. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.20, postpaid. 
REWI FALLU. Massive, deep blood-red 
blooms. A true exhibition variety. 3 for 35c; 
12 for $1.20, postpaid. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Early, light rose with 
darker throat. Tall spikes and a good exhibition 
variety. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. A massive ruffled cream 
with pale yellow throat. One of the finest show 
varieties with 6 to 8 blooms open at one time. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
SNOW PRINCESS. The best white Glad we 
know of being pure white with only a touch of 
cream in the throat. Tall grower with large flow- 
ers. Very distinctive. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 
STOPLIGHT. One of the finest brilliant reds. 
Tall straight stems often carry as many as 15 to 
18 buds. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 

All large No. 1 size 
RAINBOW GLAD MIXTURE 
The finest mixture we have ever offered containing hun- 
This mixture 
They are all large, No. 1 size 
12 for 90c; 25 for $1.65; 
The only difference is in the size of the 
bulbs. They are medium size, No. 3 bulbs and all blooming size. 
BARGAIN GLAD MIXTURE. 
postpaid. 
25 for $1.25; 100 for $3.50, 

When 
Blooming size bulbs which 
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Snow Princess 
CLEAN, HEALTHY BULBS 
Each year we select for our custom- 
ers from the thousands of available 
varieties of Gladiolus twenty-five 
kinds with outstanding merit, that 
are moderately priced and depend- 
able under average conditions. All 
are State Inspected sturdy bulbs that 
are free from disease. We 
know you will be pleased 
with our 1949 list. 
