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These are Hybrids from the 
Distinct Because of Their High Color Value 
Just before the outbreak of World War 11 in 1940, we were advised by 
Grullemans, of Lisse, Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strain 
of Gladioli with colors of brilliant cleanness and great intensity; color 
values so crisp and vibrant that nothing could match them. Bulbs of these’ 
new Hybrids were imported and planted in three different localities in this| 
country, one at Mentor, Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and still 
another at Portland, Oregon. The results were beyond expectation! We had 
been told that one of the parents was Picardy but this big fellow was dwarfed! 
by its offspring, none were smaller. The colors are superb. Mr. Biggerstaff,) 

Apricot Queen Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
Brilliant apricot-orange with a creamy throat. This is one of 
the earliest to bloom, being two weeks ahead of the average. 
Aurora Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
A delicate pink with white blotch. Giant flower spikes with 
six or more large blooms open at one time, broad green foli- 
age and a very strong grower. Extra fine for cutting as it 
keeps well in water. 
Ballerina Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
Clear white, somewhat green in the throat; large, wide open 
flowers forming a perfect spike, many open at one time, with 
broad foliage. A strong growing variety which we fully recom- 
mend. 
Boulogne Each 30c, Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 
Award of Merit, 1945. Fine Bordeaux-red. Large spike with 
five or more blooms open at one time and of a good sub- 
stance. A distinct and’ unusual variety. 
Caroline Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
Lovely dark lilac and mauve. Not so large as the other 
novelties but outstanding in color. Strong growing and with 
substantial flowers. A most unusual color not heretofore found 
in Glads. 
Cassiope Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85 
Enormous delicate pink florets with small, lighter throat. 
Many open at once, forming a perfect spike and a true giant. 
David Teniers Each 30c, Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 
Clear yellow with darker throat blotch. Will open eight blooms 
on a perfect spike. A big improvement in size and color over 
existing yellows. 
Delicate (Camellia) Each 30c, Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are re- 
flexed. The particular merit of this Glad is the perfect for- 
mation of the spike. 
Dirk Bouts Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
The largest soft clear rose ever raised, very small carmine spot 
on one of the lower petals. This variety should be planted in a 
nice warm spot and when it is in full bloom it really is out- 
standing. Under favorable conditions it will grow to a height 
of seven feet. Although the florets are not so perfectly placed 
as others, it still is a marvel among the Gladioli and created 
a sensation at several exhibitions in Holland. As a garden 
novelty it has tremendous value, creating a show of color 
never to be forgotten. 
Dominion Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85 
Very dark pink with distinct cream-white blotch. Large and 
weil formed flowers of good substance. A giant in size and of 
superb color. 
Else Poulsen Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 
The color is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight 
flowers open at one time, making a perfect spike. It is also 
a variety which likes a warm spot. Will draw attention when 
fully developed. Named after the well known Rose ‘Else 
Poulsen.’’ Early and outstanding; in fact,.unsurpassed. Like 
Dirk Bouts it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
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