B— Golden Opportunity Special 
THE BIGGEST BUY IN THIS CATALOGUE. LOOK IT OVER IF YOU LIKE 
GOOD GLADS AND REAL BARGAINS. 
The following varieties are some of the older introductions which have dis- 
appeared from many catalogues because of so many more recent introduc- 
tions. However, they are still splendid cut flower varieties, much liked by 
florists, and some of them blue ribbon winners yet. This is your chance to 
get a lot of gladiolus satisfaction for a small investment. Please read the 
following carefully before making out your order: 
1. I cannot ship these prepaid at such low prices. Add 25c to your remit- 
tance for shipping charges. 
2. Here are the special prices which apply to all the varieties listed below: 
Large bulbs, 3—20, 10—50; Medium bulbs 5—20, 10—35; Small bulbs, 
10—20, 25—40c; Bibts. 20c per pkt. 
3. An EXTRA to the Special prices: You may have 3 L, 5 Med, and 10 
small bulbs, total of 18, for only 50c. Regular price is 60c. 
4. Take notice of this-request—Please do not copy in your order the num- 
bers which precede the variety name. The first number is explained 
on page 5 and describes the variety. The second number indicates 
the average number of days required for a variety to come to bloom 
from the day of planting. 
532-85 ALADDIN—Huge ruffled salmon, creamy throat. Short spike. 
352-75 AMADOR—A glowing red, brilliant, different. 
416-80 ARETHUSA—Early ruffled buff. Very good. 
580-85 BAGDAD—Smoky old rose, huge spikes, late. 
436-90 BEACON—Bright rose scarlet, flashy cream throat. 
442-80 CARILLON—Light rose, creamy throat blotch. Good. 
424-88 CORAL GLOW—Clear, light reddish-orange. Very showy. 
362-70 EARLY ROSE—Medium rose, shading darker. Early. Lovely. 
400-85 FAIR ANGEL—Creamy white, and a lovely creation. 
460-95 FRANCES M. IRWIN—Light rose pink, darker throat. Beautiful. 
306-75 GARDENIA—Early light cream, golden throat. Medium size. 
441-70 GENERAL DOUGLAS McARTHUR—Tall light pink, ruffled, top 
notcher. . 
412-70 GOLD DUST—Deep, rich yellow, good size. 
312-85 GOLDEN CUP—Deep golden yellow, cup shape. Graceful and charm- 
ing. 
586-90 IRAK—Silvery gray, smoky, huge spike and florets. 
410-80 JASMINE—Light yellow, heavily ruffled. Z 
436-85 KING BEE—Combination of salmon and scarlet. Very good. 
590-85 KING TAN—Rosy tan—different, might call it bronzy. 
530-85 KING WILLIAM—A soft salmon with creamy throat, large. 
440-88 LADDIE—Light pink, large as Picardy, more beautiful. 
366-82 LAVENDER QUEEN—Deep lavender, nearing violet. 
366-85 LAVENDER RUFFLES—Very attractive, beautiful lavender. 
436-85 LIBERATOR—Very rich scarlet, petals edged silvery. 
540-85 MAGNOLIA—Light creamy rose, recurved petals, beautiful. 
400-80 MAID OF ORLEANS—The old standard of whites. Good. 
550-95 MASTER MYRON—Tall, showy light red. 
466-90 MINUET—A light pinkish lavender that has led the field. 
400-80 MYRNA—A white that still wins blue ribbons. 
440-95 NEW ERA—Properly named in its day. Still grand pink. 
311-80 OPHIR—Light yellow, red throat marking, deeply ruffled. 
410-110 OREGON GOLD—Top notch fight yellow, ruffled. 
406-80 PACIFICA—Stately cream, slightly ruffled, lovely. 
442-85 PANDORA—A superior Picardy tho not quite as large. 


“A neighbor lady and I divided a collection we got from you two years 
ago, and they certainly have been admired by everyone who sees them. They 
are the most beautiful glads I have ever raised. That KING LEAR catches 
the eye of everyone.” (Iowa) 
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