Sehezpers’ Neus 1049 Novelty Gladioli 
The following list represents the best in the Gladioli world today. Many of the varieties are offered this 
year for the first time; however, they have been tested under all climatic conditions and we feel confident 
in presenting them to our select clientele. This past season, at all of the leading flower shows, they have 
been awarded highest honors. We feel they will eventually replace many of the old ‘standbys’. 
ABU HASSAN. (Midseason-Exhibition) A rich indigo blue 
which defies competition in this color class; buds appear 
black. The color contrast when mixed in a bouquet with 
“Mother Kadel” is charming. Extra fine cut flower and 
always a prize winner. $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH: (Midseason-Decorative) This new 
variety has caused much attention at all the shows. A 
beautiful blush pink, clear and refined. Tall grower with 
many florets of the 18 to 20 bud spike open at one time. 
$7.25 for 10; $70.00 per 100. 
BIRCH RED. (Midseason-Exhibition) Large, pure, deep 
red with florets arranged in a double row. Tall grower with 
8 of the 19 buds open at one time. A very fine new intro- 
duction. $2.00 each. 
CAPSICUM. (Midseason-Exhibition) A beautiful variety 
with a pleasing combination of colors; pink heavier toward 
the edge of the petals with a peppering of scarlet in the 
throat. Large flowers and tall strong stems. See illustration, 
page 4. $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
CONNECTICUT YANKEE. (Late-Exhibition) A perfect 
placement of florets on strong stiff stems. Clear pink with 
red throat blotch which blends beautifully. Outstanding 
in the garden and as a cut flower. $1.25 each. 
DIEPPE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Salmon-scarlet florets 
that are extra large. Straight strong stems. Makes a very 
fine combination with “Snow Princess” or “Mother Kadel”. 
$4.25 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 
DUSTY MILLER. (Midseason-Exhibition) This beautiful 
smoky variety is best described as a light chocolate with 
cream penciling and a cherry blotch. One of the leading 
smoky varieties at all the shows. It is an excellent grower 
and produces flowers on tall strong stems. $2.75 for 10; 
$25.00 per 100. 
FABULOUS. (Late-Exhibition) A beautiful blotched variety 
which causes immediate attention in the garden. Pink with 
a deeper pink throat blotch on a creamy foreground. See 
illustration, page 9. $1.00 each. 
GAIL. (Midseason-Exhibition) This new 1949 introduc- 
tion is a lovely variety, light lavender deeper at the edges 
of the petals with a light penciling of rose-cerise on the 
lower petals deep in the throat. Fine straight spikes with 
8 or 9 florets open at one time with graceful recurving 
petals. See illustration, front cover. $3.00 each. 
GOLDEN ARROW. (Midseason-Exhibition) A prize win- 
ner, pure light yellow that is an exceptionally strong 
grower; the extra large florets are well placed with 8 of 
the 18 buds open at one time. The bud form shows the 
pure yellow coloring; a very fine companion to “Abu 
Hassan’’. $1.00 each. 
GRATITUDE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Grenadine-orange 
with distinct yellow throat. A tall grower with beautiful 
large ruffled florets on strong wiry stems. $2.75 for 10; 
$25.00 per 100. 
MISS WISCONSIN. (Midseason-Exhibition) This distinc- 
tive variety gains in popularity each season as it is a color 
much in demand. Lavender-rose, tall healthy grower with 
8 florets of the 18 buds open at one time. Extra fine. $4.75 
for 10; $45.00 per 100. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE. (Midseason-Exhibition) The beauty 
of this light orange Gladiolus is greatly enhanced by its 
yellow throat marking. Extra strong grower with 7 nicely 
placed florets open at one time. $7.75 for 10; $75.00 
» per 100. 
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ORANGE GOLD. (Midseason-Decorative) Clear orange 
with slight traces of gold toward the outer petals, a beau- 
tiful color combination may be had by planting with “Blue 
Beauty”. Strong grower with fine spikes. $6.25 for 10; 
$60.00 per 100. 
PORCELAIN BLUE. (Late-Exhibition) Pansy blue with a 
clear cream-white throat feather. A most attractive variety 
which would combine splendidly in a bouquet with “Spot- 
light” and “Margaret Beaton”. It is a tall strong grower 
with good stems. $1.00 each. 
RAVEL. (Midseason-Exhibition) This large flowered 
variety is violet-blue with a reddish brown throat marking. 
The large florets are of heavy texture and are well placed 
on strong stems. A combination with any of the smoky 
varieties would be very pleasing. See illustration, page 5. 
$7.25 for 10; $70.00 per 100. 
SILVER WINGS. (Late-Exhibition) Another “Picardy” 
sport having the same fine qualities. Pure white with no 
other markings, florets are nicely ruffled. Extra fine. $3.25 
for 10; $30.00 per 100. 
SUNSPOT. (Midseason-Exhibition) A nicely ruffled Gladi- 
olus, apricot-buff with a rose spot in the throat. Extra large 
florets, 5 inches and over. A prize winner whenever ex- 
hibited. $1.50 each. 
WEDGEWOOD. (Midseason-Exhibition) The grace and 
beauty of this lovely variety lends itself admirably to deco- 
rative purposes. Nice ruffled florets of bluish lavender and 
a well placed cream blotch in the throat. Good grower 
and long lasting flower. $1.25 each. 
