

Black Opal x * (454) (Errey, 1936) (90 days) (Morocco x Lucifer) A popu- 
' e e lar dark red that opens nine or ten round florets on tall 
spikes. A favorite with garden visitors. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
Blessed Damozel *** oe (Baerman, 1944) (85 days) (New Era x 
irley Temple) 
“The blessed damozel leaned out 
From the gold bar of heaven; 
Her eyes were deeper than the depth 
Of waters stilled at even; 
She had three lilies in her hand, 
And the stars in her hair were seven.” 
A damozel, graceful in line and morning-fresh in color. The pleasing shade of melting 
pink was a florists’ favorite last summer. It is a prolific glad, blooms well from small bulbs, 
and performs well in the field. Large bulbs are not handsome—but what a lovely flower! 
Fictured on page 16 and on back cover. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.00) (M 10-50) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .25) 
2 2S (376) (Pfitzer, 1936) (70 days) The best cheap light blue. 
Blue Beauty e e eA good old-reliable. Not as clear as High Life or Better 
Times but still worthy. 
(L 10-.80) (M 10-.40) 
* (478) (Geo. Snyder, 1946) (70 days) (Milford x Maid of 
Blue Lagoon e e e Orleans) The so-called “blues” as a group are inbred, the 
color usually being achieved only by line breeding. Since they are generally rather weak 
growers, the tall vigorous growth of Blue Lagoon struck a pleasing note with us last sum- 
mer. The color is smooth, shading lighter in the upper throat, but the tone impressed us as 
a bit somber. However, Blue Lagoon fills a distinct need in a weak color class. 
(L 1-1.50; 10-12.00) (M 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (S 1-.75; 10-6.00) (Blbts. 5-.50) 
a * *& =«(562) (Salman, 1947) (85 days) Boulogne is here to stay awhile. 
Boulogne e e e The color of this Holland origination is a clear wine-red that 
is quite rare in gladiolus. Good plant habits. Though we bloomed this from only small 
bulbs, we were quite impressed. 
(M 10-.80) (S 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .35) 
< 4 * * &® «(324) (Frestgard, 1934) (65 days) Tho an old variety, 
Brightside e e e Brightside still wins favor when well grown. It is a 
sprightly, heavily ruffled bittersweet orange with a large golden throat. It has a dancing 
lilt, cheers one up, makes one look on the bright side of things! 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
Buckeye Bronze **— ({00)_ (Wilson, 1940) (90 days) (Picardy, x 
Aflame) Buckeye Bronze strikes the unusual in 
a bronzy copper tint. These autumn tones are superb in home arrangements! Just the 
color for an old-fashioned fireplace or rich mahogany table. It is unique in color and 
pleasing in form, with a style and grace all its own. We feel we have missed something 
by not offering this before. 
(L 2-.25; 10-1.00) (M 10-.50) (S 10-.35) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
Burma xk ke & (562) (Palmer, 1943) (85 days) (Premier Henry x King Lear) 
ome Burma ranks among the gladiolus greats. Broad ruffled florets 
of rose-red velvet are harmoniously composed on tall substantial stems. A rich, radiant 
rose heart adds to the beauty of coloring. Deserves to be in every garden. A row of well- 
grown Burma is positively out of this world—a fabulous dream come true. Pictured on 
age 16. 
: (L 1-.15; 10-1.25) (M 2-.20; 10-.75) (S 10-.40) Blbts. Pkg. .30) 
Casablanca * * (400) (Majeski, 1944) (95 days) Casablanca is a tall 
e e ruffled creamy white that wins favor for late cutting. 
It opens 6 to 8 florets on towering spikes. 
(L 3-.25; 10-.70) (M 10-.40) (S 10-.25) (Blbts. Pkg. .20) 
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