Sehzspers’ Neus 1Q50 =) Vouelty fladioli 
(At new reduced prices) 
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”. 
AUREOLE. (Midseason-Decorative) The florets of this 
3 open at one 
variety are well carried on strong stems 
time of a 20-inch bud spike. Nicely ruffled; medium 
shade of yellow. Extra fine for cutting. $2.75 for 10; 
$25.00 per 100. 
BIRCH RED. (Midseason-Exhibition) The best deep 
red Gladioli introduced to date. Florets are arranged 
in a double row. Fine tall grower with 8 of the 19 buds 
open at one time. Beautiful when arranged in a bouquet 
with “Spotlight”. See illustration, page 12. $8.75 per 10; 
$85.00 per 100. 
BLACK CHERRY. (Late-Exhibition) Immense blooms 
6 inches across, darkest red of all. 9 well placed blooms 
open at one time on a 20 bud strong stem. A new 
Novelty of great beauty in the black red shades. 
$3.00 each. 
CONNECTICUT YANKEE. (Late-Exhibition) A_ per- 
fect placement of florets on strong stiff stems. Clear pink 
with red throat blotch which blends beautifully. Out- 
standing in the garden and as a cut flower. $6.75 for 
10; $65.00 per 100. 
COTILLION. (Midseason-Exhibition) Beautiful deep 
pink with a creamy yellow throat. Florets are 51 inches 
across and 10 and more perfectly formed florets are 
open at one time on a tall spike of from 18 to 20 buds. 
It grows over 50 inches high and is really a massive 
beautiful variety. $4.25 for 10; $40.00 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 fore- 
ground. See illustration, page 9. $4.05 for 10; $38.00 
per 100. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. (Midseason Decorative) 
One of the finest of the new white varieties slightly 
ruffled, nicely arranged on tall flower spikes. Winner 
of highest awards wherever shown. $7.75 for 10; $75.00 
per 100. 
FREEDOM. (Midseason-Decorative) This new variety 
caused quite a sensation at the flower shows and garden 
club exhibits this past summer. It is another “Picardy” 
sport, but quite different due to its attractive spotted 
throat. The large 5-inch florets are lavishly ruffled, pure 
white, with a stunning bright rose blotch in the throat. 
Of excellent substance and a good strong grower. Fine 
for exhibition. $8.75 for 10; $85.00 per 100. 
FRIENDSHIP. (Early-Decorative) A 1949 introduction 
of exceptional merit. A frosty shade of pure pink with 
a waxy white and cream throat to add to its beauty. 
Large, well rounded florets, opening wide of excellent 
texture and being nicely ruffled. An exhibition variety 
of rare beauty. $8.75 for 10; $85.00 per 100. 
GAIL. (Midseason-Exhibition) This 1949 introduction 
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 
S or 9 florets open at one time with graceful recurving 
petals. $2.00 each. 
LIPSTICK. (Midseason-Exhibition) A very pretty variety 
of pure shell pink with bright rose-red plumes in the 
throat. Tall strong spike; an exhibition variety. $2.75 
for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This 
beauty is well named. Light orange with a blending of 
golden yellow, further enhanced by a yellow throat mark. 
Extra strong grower with 7 nicely placed florets open 
at one time. $3.25 for 10; $30.00 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 “Spotlight” and “Margaret Beaton”. It is a tall 
strong grower with good stems. $7.75 for 10; $75.00 
per 100. 
RAVEL. (Midseason-Exhibition) 
variety is violet-blue with a reddish brown throat mark- 
ing. 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 illustrzsion, 
page 9. $3.25 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 
This large flowered 
For finest results use Scheepers’ Bulb Food 
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