AA) 
50c each, 

3 for $1.25, 
More of those 
circe. A fascinating brilliant russet orange 
without any flecking, but flaunting an 
entrancing tiny red spash in the throat, 
emphasized by a narrow banding of creamy yellow. The 
color harmony is excellent, and it is a masterpiece in all 
other respects. Rapidly becoming one of the Top-Rank- 
ing Show Glads. Considered the cleanest color of any 
Glad from Holland by Thomas Manley, Horticulturist, 
Valleevue Test Gardens. Note it was given the highest 
rating possible at the Valleevue Test Garden Trials in 
1950. (IMPORTED DUTCH) (K& M 49 E 523 92 
6 for $2.35, 
25 for $8.35 
12 for $4.65 
COTILLION. Grand champion contender! Deep pink with 
creamy yellow throat. Extremely valuable because of its 
ability to open 10 perfectly placed flowers at once (and 
often more than 10). A tall, strong grower reaching 55 
inches with a 26-inch flower head of 18 to 20 buds. Ex- 
quisitely formed florets are slightly frilled, about 514 
inches across! 
Excellent garden habits. (AMERICAN) 
(Butt 48 M 442 85 A) 
70c each, 
DOLLY VARDEN. Exciting, huge variety 
destined for wide popularity. Luscious 
rich salmon-pink blending into cream 
in the throat. Good substance. and 
very fine form despite its huge size. 
Consistently produces strong beautiful 
spikes of grand championship quality. 
(AMERICAN) (Harris 50 L 533 88 A) 
$1.05 each, 3 for $2.85 6 for $5.25 
12 for $10.50 
GENE. Clear candle-light yellow of rich 
tone value. Intensely ruffled. Will open 
6 to 8 florets at a time, cloely attached 
and beautifully placed on the stem. A 
really worthwhile advancement! Beau- 
tiful in every respect! (AMERICAN) 
(Farrington 49 E 310 88 B) 
35c each, 3 for 85c, 6 for $1.60 
12 for $3.15 25 for $5.70 
HEART’S DESIRE. Ruffled masterpiece of 
soft creamy light pink, shading into 
white with a delicate pastel yellow 
throat. Wide open florets of fine pro- 
portions. Opens 6 to 8 at a time on 
20-bud spikes. Will open way to the 
tip. A great show winner, and a real 
beauty in the hard-to-beat pink class. 
(AMERICAN) (Puerner 48 M 540 86 
B) 
60c each, 3 for $1.65, 
12 for $6.50 
6 for $3.25 
25 for $11,60 
3 for $1.90, 
6 for $3.65, 
25 for $12.85 
12 for $7.25 
MAUREEN GARDNER. Another superb ex- 
hibition variety of brilliant clean snow 
white. Each huge floret is artistically 
brushed along the lip with clear red- 
violet against cream, lending much en- 
chantment to its sparkling refreshing 
qualities. Spikes are tall, strong and 
imposing with long perfectly arranged 
heads. Many florets open at a time. 
Very vigorous. (IMPORTED DUTCH) 
(Preydewo le Ee 501s 3./meA) 
50c each, 12 for $1.65, 25 for $3.05 
100 for $11.40 
NEW YORK. Huge imposing spikes of an 
exceptionally deep rose (deeper than 
blood red, yet definitely rosy). A most 
distinctive, refreshing color that adds 
“oomph’ to all floral arrangements. Of 
very strong, robust habit, with long well 
formed spikes that are always straight 
and regal. Truly a queen in every re- 
spect. Note that it was given the highest 
rating posible at the Valleevue Test 
Garden Trials in 1950. (IMPORTED 
DUTCH) (Salman ’51 EM 562 89 
AA) 
30c each, 3 for 75c, 6 for $1.40 
12 for $2.80 25 for $5.10 
































New Originations 
and Introductions 

we've followed the 
Standard System of 
Classification and Rating 
Data being presented as follows: 
First — Name of Variety 
Then listed just above our low 
American, or Imported Dutch 
Name of Hybridizer and year of 
Season of Bloom 
VE — Very Early. (Under 
E— Early (65-75 days) 




Council. 
vue Test Garden Trials. 
Viz: 100, Perfect Color. 
90, and over, Excellent Color. 
80 to 90, Good Color. 
Under 80, Poor Color. 
Exhibition Ratings as awarded by the 
Garden Trials: 
AA, Superior 
C, Fair 
A, Excellent 
D, Poor 
or for general cut flower purposes, y 
guided only by these Exhibition Ra 
Garden or we wouldn’t list them. 
performance. 
for Your Convenience you'll find 
prices 
introduction 
65 days) 
EM — Early Midseason (75-85 days) 
M — Midseason (85-95 days) 
LM — Late Midseason (95-100 days) 
L—Late (Over 100 days) 
Size and Color Classification 
100 Series ....Miniature less than 214” across 
Size 200 Series ....Small ...... 214" to 314” across 
of 300 Series ....Medium .. 314” to 434” across 
Flowers 400 Series ....Large ...... 414" to 53%” across 
500 Series ....Giant ...... 514” or more across 
Color Classes: follow the standard Color and Size Clas- 
sification adopted by the North American Gladiolus 
E.G. “462”, would indicate the 400 series 
(large), and color class 62, or Deep Rose. 
Rating of Color Values: are as awarded at the Vallee- 
Valleevue Test 
B, Good 
please note: When choosing Gladiolus for your garden, 
ou need not be 
tings. ALL the 
GLADS we present are Superb Creations for the 
The Exhibition 
ratings are primarily for show purposes, not garden 
