LAVENDER RUFFLES. (Midseason-Decorative) This lovely 
variety is a great favorite. Ruffled pinkish lavender with 
slight trace of darker shade in throat. Many florets open 
at one time on strong stems. See illustration, page 4. $1.55 
for 10; $13.00 per 100. 
LEADING LADY. (Midseason-Exhibition) This creamy 
white variety with a slightly darker throat has been con- 
sidered by many as the best in this color class, winning 
prizes at every show. It is a sport of the famous “Picardy” 
having all the same fine characteristics as this variety. The 
fine placement of the nicely ruffled florets adds much 
beauty and charm. Heavy spike with many florets open 
at one time. $1.95 for 10; $17.00 per 100. 
MARGARET BEATON. (Midseason-Exhibition ) This variety 
has become very popular in the few short years since its 
introduction. It has been a repeated prize winner in all 
shows. Snowy white with a very small vermilion-pink 
blotch deep in the throat, greatly adding to its distinctive- 
ness. Tall spikes with 61-inch florets well arranged, and 
8 open at a time. Should be in every collection. See illus- 
tration, page 5. $1.25 for 10; $10.00 per 100. 
. MARMORA. (Midseason-Exhibition) A sensational exhi- 
bition variety. The smoky lavender blooms with darker 
throats are of immense size and carried on fine straight 
stems. One of the most beautiful. See illustration, page 38. 
$1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
MINUET. (Midseason-Exhibition) The best of the self- 
colored lavender Gladioli, carrying sometimes 7 to 9 
heavily textured flowers, opening at the same time on a 
fine, strong spike. A leading exhibition variety. See illus- 
tration, page 8. $1.60 for 10; $13.50 per 100. 
MISTY DAWN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Smoky variety of 
outstanding merit, very large soft gray smoky florets with 
a salmon sheen and a smoky orange-red blotch. Extra 
strong grower with many florets open at one time. $1.45 
for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
MOHAWK. (Midseason-Decorative) Dark glistening 
maroon-red with no other markings. The brilliant color- 
ings in this variety are enhanced with its velvety sheen. 
Makes a very fine color combination with “Mother Kadel” 
and “Leading Lady”. Strong grower with 8 nicely placed 
florets open at one time. See illustration, page 9. $1.60 for 
10; $13.50 per 100. 
MOTHER KADEL. (Midseason-Decorative) This outstand- 
ing new variety has received highest awards wherever ex- 
hibited, American Home Achievement Medal, three Special 
Awards at the “Gardens on Parade,’ New York World’s 
Fair, Honorable Mention and best seedling at the Empire 
State Show. Clear medium yellow, slightly deeper in the 
throat, with no other markings. The large blooms, 4 to 414 
inches across, are well placed, with 5 to 7 open at one time. 
A tall grower with from 15 to 17 buds. See illustration, 
page 5. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
MOUNT INDEX. (Early-Exhibition) This giant white with 
a light yellow throat marking is extra fine. Florets are 
large and well placed, slightly ruffled. Makes a very fine 
color combination with “Purple Supreme”. $1.90 for 10; 
$16.50 per 100. 
NEW EUROPE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This vivid garnet 
red has enormous florets which are carried on strong wiry 
stems; excellent for cut flower purposes. $1.55 for 10; 
$13.00 per 100. 
OGARITA. (Late-Exhibition) Beautiful rose-salmon with 
creamy throat. 8 extra large florets open at one time and 
this variety has been known to grow up to 7 feet tall with 
a 45-inch flower spike. Fine for exhibition. See illustration, 
page 9. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
ORANGE QUEEN. (Karly Exhibition) Of beautiful light 
orange, deeper at edge of petals with orange-red lines in 
throat. Many flowers open at one time and carried on tall, 
slender stems. One of our best orange Primulinus Grandi- 
florus varieties. See illustration, page 5. $1.35 for 10; 
$11.00 per 100. 
PELEGRINA. (Early-Exhibition and Decorative) A deep 
blue-violet Gladiolus that is particularly appealing for its 
color. The blackish blue buds showing color to the tip of 
the spike add much to the attractiveness of this desirable 
variety. See illustration, page 8. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 
100. 
PICARDY. (Early-Exhibition) The finest Gladiolus in its 
color class. Of soft shrimp-pink without flecking. Blotch 
of light flesh-pink, shading to shrimp-pink at edges. In- 
conspicuous feathering of Begonia-rose. 7 to 10 florets 
open at a time with blooms up to 6 inches or more across. 
Spike is strong, but at the same time very refined. An ideal 
“Glad.” This variety has been the sensation of the Gladio- 
lus world since its introduction. It has created more favor- 
able comment than any other variety in many years and 
has won in every flower show. It is, in our opinion, the 
finest and most charming of all Gladioli. (Our stock is the 
selected improved strain that is disease free.) $1.15 for 
10; $9.00 per 100. 
PINK RADIANCE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure light 
silvery pink without marking with the exception of a light 
peppering of carmine deep in the throat; this adds to the 
attractiveness of the blooms. The spike is graceful with 6 
to 8 florets open at a time. This lovely variety has received 
much admiration since its introduction, and it is a prize 
winner. See illustration, page 9. $1.60 for 10; $13.50 
per 100. 
PIONEER. (Midseason-Decorative) This is a lovely variety 
and is easily grown. Dark shell pink blending nicely to a 
yellow throat. Large florets arranged in a double row add 
much to its attractiveness. $2.45 for 10; $22.00 per 100. 
PURPLE SUPREME. (Midseason-Exhibition) This is a very 
outstanding variety, purple with a silvery edge to the 
petals. Large florets with as many as 10 open at one time; 
always a prize winner. $1.55 for 10; $13.00 per 100. 
RED CHARM. (Midseason-Decorative) A splendid glisten- 
ing red with up to 9 well placed florets open at a time on 
a good strong stem. One of the best of the real red Gladio- 
lus. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. (Early-Exhibition) One of the best in 
the pink shades. Light rose with a few darker lines in the 
throat which greatly adds to the attractiveness of this fine 
popular variety. Prominent on all exhibition tables. 8 or 
more well placed blooms open at one time on a strong, 
straight spike. See illustration, page 5. $1.25 for 10; 
$10.00 per 100. 
SALUTATION. (Karly-Decorative) Early flowered light 
pink with creamy lip petals and small rose-pink mark in 
the throat. The ruffled blooms are of heavy texture with 
many open at one time on a strong stem. See illustration, 
page 8. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
For Gladioli Color Index See Inside Back Cover 
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