EASTER PARADE — Class 400. This is a very good example of the clearness of color 
achieved by Mrs. Briggs in her seedlings. An immaculate white with no tinges of 
cream, and without the slightest color markings. Donald Briggs says that this is 
considered the best white by those exclusive florists whom he supplies. It has the 
clarity that we associate with the Easter Lily. 
Price: $1.00 for any size bulb, choice of large, med. or small! 10 bulblets for $1.00. 
SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER: One large bulb each of SHIRLEY BRIGGS, ALICE ADAMS and 
EASTER PARADE for only $2.50, postpaid. 
ORIGINATED BY F. C. CAVE 
(Danny) 
F.C. Cave, of British Columbia, is famous for ETHEL CAVE COLE, BENGASI, MARY 
ODELL, SNOW MAID and many other outstanding releases. We have exclusive distribu- 
tion for the United States of his forthcoming releases. Our visit to his seedling block was 
most interesting this summer and you can look forward to other noteworthy Cave 
introductions. 
DANNY — Class 430. Formal exhibition type. Mr. Cave releases DANNY in the belief 
it will prove an outstanding commercial. Color La France pink with white lip. Floret size 
4V2’’, somewhat ruffled. Grows evenly in field to 48” height. Strong, straight, but not 
heavy stem. Opens 8 florets on spike of about 17 buds that lie back flat to the stem. 
Excellent substance and keeping quality. Reproduction very good, both as to quantity 
and germination. 
Price: Large $1.00; Medium 75c; Bulblets 10 for $1.00. 
ORIGINATED BY L. R. LANGWORTHY 
(Indian Summer) 
INDIAN SUMMER — Class 480, Informal. Color effect is reddish dusty grape with 
deep ruby-red feather on two lower petals. Florets 4-5 inches, 16-18 buds, opens 7 
with 4-5 showing color. Flowerhead 24-28 inches, height is 50-55 inches. Vigorous 
grower, straight stalks. The color is a blending of Mars orange and dahlia purple — 
so difficult to describe that no two people have given exactly the same description. 
Single bulbs for trial were sent last spring to 300 different glad fans; read some of 
their comments in the December issue of the Gladiolus Magazine. Undoubtedly will 
prove to be one of the very popular smokies, because of the originality of its color 
blendings, which seem to have a definite appeal to all who like these autumn color 
shades. At Pasadena at Southern California Glad Show, it, with Butterscotch, were 
among the five most popular flowers in the show by public vote. 
Price: Each, large $1.25, med. $1.00, small 75c; Bulblets, 10 for $1.25. 
ORIGINATED BY PERCY BURNS OF AUSTRALIA 
(Pink Glory, Princess Margaret, Rosy Dawn, Snowy River, Stained Glass, Vindicator) 
One of the outstanding hybridists of the world, his TAKINA, MRS. PRYOR, WON- 
DROUS, MIRACULOUS and ECLIPSE are among the better known of his previous releases. 
Bulbs offered have been grown in the United States. Australian release not until fall, 
1949. United States release December, 1948. 
PINK GLORY — Class 440. As a pure pink gladiolus, PINK GLORY is a_ variety 
- unsurpassed as a cut flower in its color class. Its color is further enhanced by a light 
cream throat and the delightful sheen on its petals. It is a tall grower flowering early, 
with 18 buds, of which 6-8 open at a time. The S-inch florets are also attractively 
reflexed. Good propagator and of vigorous growing qualities. 
Price: Each, large $5.00; bulblets, 70c each. 
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