


Bulblets Expensive varieties should be peeled before planting. Always 
———™ plant soon after peeling as they dry up quickly. Bulblets should 
be kept moist during the growing season to get the best results. 
Substitution Unless instructed otherwise, we will substitute different 
MITT cIZes Whee Wwe Gre Ooutlol Liose ordered, | We will Irv. to 
substitute varieties that are similar to those ordered if our stock is depleted. 
If you do not wish substitutions made, please state thus in your order. We 
always welcome suggestions for substitutions from the purchaser. This 
helps greatly in filling an order. 
Rates © bulbs may be purchased at ten rate. 10 bulbs or bulblets, at 
8 times single price. 25 at 100 rate. 100 bulbs or bulblets, at 8 
times 10 rate. No bulblet orders after April 15. No bulb orders after June 1. 

New or Recent Introductions 
The folowing varieties were either released for the first time last Fall 
for the 1949 growing season or for the 1948 season in limited quantity. All 
of them are superb varieties, some are the finest in their color classes — 
others are bound to become world famous as they are more thoroughly 
disseminated. 
Black Cherry (994 Rich 1948) One of the finest large black reds. 
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Wavy petals with excellent texture. 
Large, $4.00; Bulblets, .40 each; 10 — $3.00. 
Golden Favorite (012 Salman 1948) New medium yellow. Said to be 
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6-8 open at once. 
Large, $2.50; Medium, $1.75. 
Harry Grant (Blom « Padding 1949) Scarlet with cream stripe in 
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days. Excellent, robust grower. Received Certificate for being best light 
red at the International Gladiolus Show at Haarlem in 1947. 
Large bulbs only. Each, $2.00; 3 for $5.50. 
Henri DeGreeve (4383 K & M 1949) Beautiful salmon orange with 
oo ochre colored petals, overlaid with carmine feathering. 
A striking novelty. One of the most vigorous of propagators. Strong and 
healthy. Blooms in midseason. 6-8 wide open florets at once. Very heavy 
textured. Fine for exhibition and as a cut flower. 
Large, 56.00. 
