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More Pink and Rose Glads 
PICARDY. One of the best known varieties, 
and one that has been the sensation of the 
Gladiolus world since its introduction. A 
lovely, soft, apricot pink with an incon- 
spicuous feathering of delicate Begonia 
rose. 7 to 8 florets open at one time, with 
blooms up to 6-inches across. Van Tuber- 
gen’s special selected strain of very robust 
habit . . . the best in Holland. (DUTCH) 
3 for 35c, 12 for $1.00, 25 for $1.80 
100 for $6.35 
SPIC & SPAN. A royal, radiant creation that 
is one of the most admired Glads of the 
day (shown on page 7). Opens 10 beau- 
tifully ruffled, deep pink florets on a 20- 
bud spike. Very tall and graceful! Per- 
fectly proportioned and extremely vigorous! 
Produces abundantly during mid-summer 
heat. Consistent and leading show win- 
ner. (AMERICAN) (Carlson ’46 Em 432) 
25c¢ each, 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.65 
25 for $3.05 
SKYMASTER. Very delicate, flesh pink. Well 
finished spike, thickly set with flowers of 
excellent form, clear color and fine tex- 
ture! Tall, strong, straight with many 
flowers open at one time! (DUTCH) (Sal- 
man M 540) 
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Luscious BLUES, LILACS, LAVENDERS, 
VIOLETS and PURPLES 
ABU HASSAN. Deep, velvety blue with 
darker flakes. Improved Pelegrina. Vig- 
orous straight spikes of good height. An 
extra fine variety in this color class that 
has become exceedingly popular. Excellent 
garden variety. Fine for cutting. The 
best dark blue of recent years. (DUTCH) 
(K&M E 378 A) 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.30 25 for $2.40 
100 for $8.85 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. A beautiful, clear 
lavender with delicate etchings of a deeper 
shade in the throat. Opens 8 wide, beauti- 
fully ruffled blooms of giant size. This is 
by far the most popular lavender in a rea- 
sonable price range. In great demand for 
cut flower work, and for exhibition. An 
exquisite and appealing creation, every 
bit worthy of its royal title. (AMERICAN) 
(White 41 M _ 566) 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.15, 25 for $2.10 
100 for $7.60 
3 for 30c, 
12 for 90c, 
100 for $5.70 
25 for $1.65 
MISS WISCONSIN. A soft, rose pink with LANCASTER. Utterly enchanting! Clear, 
truly massive flowerheads. Opens 8 well 
balanced florets on a medium spike. A 
good cut flower which you will enjoy using 
alone, or with other colors for lovely bou- 
but rather a poor propagator. 
(AMERICAN) (Kruger 43M 460) (AMERICAN) (Palmer ’44 M_ 470) 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.30, 25 for $2.40 25¢ each, 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.20 
100 for $8.85 25 for $4.00 
VALLEEVUE TEST GARDEN Gladiolus TRIALS 1951 

The Valleevue Test Garden Trials are the most comprehensive, exacting and au- 
thoritative Gladiolus Trials in America. And we have found their ratings to be so 
reliable that Every Variety we list (American or Dutch) is checked against full 
detailed trial reports. In this way, we are absolutely sure of performance and 
quality under average American climatic conditions, as well as the relationship 
of quality compared with all other varieties on the market! 
The following information is quoted directly from the Test Garden Report for 
L951 os 
“This summer, as we evaluated the 359 varieties submitted for trial, one fact 
became evident early in the season, and as the season progressed it became alarm- 
ing; ‘Where are the outstanding new introductions of 1951-52?’ 
“Our travels to the gladiolus shows, 13 in all, soon bore our own fears for 1951. 
New varieties of merit are few and far between. As usual, those of former years 
still show their merit as they consistently won major awards. Boldface, Patrol, 
Strathnaver, Florence Nightingale, Spic and Span, Evangeline, Red Charm and 
others are still tops. 
“In 1947 Strathnaver from Australia, the super exhibition white; Boldface, spec- 
tacularly marked deep salmon, and chaste white Florence Nightingale vied for 
honors with K&M’s Pactolus, buff with a scarlet throat. Still tops as exhibition 
varieties, Florence Nightingale proved to be an excellent commercial as did Pac- 
tolus, with Boldface gaining popularity as a choice cut flower. 
“Soft, delicate Evangeline, pure orange colored Circe, brilliant scarlet Red Wing 
and creamy white colored Reg. Leahy highlighted the year of 1948 and will con- 
tinue to do so for many seasons to come. 
“The check plot of about 100 standard and previously tested varieties was grown 
under exhibition culture and exhibited in 13 major gladiolus shows, winning over 
300 blue ribbons and special awards including 5 grand championships. Out- 
standing items of this check plot were Boldface, Circe, Cotillion, Evangeline, 
Florence Nightingale, Leading Lady, Mid-America, Patrol, Polynesie and Boise 
Belle.” Thomas Manley, Horticulturist 
A pin ge ay ye ey) ee ad I LN A i fe W@W i a 
deep pansy-purple blossoms are slightly 
waved and ruffled. Opens 6 to 8 florets at 
a time on a tall, straight spike. Requires 
careful culture but is well worth any 
amount of extra effort you may expend! 
LAVENDER DREAM. A lovely variety with 
excellent exhibition qualities and a color 
that is exquisitely beautiful. Usually clas- 
sified as soft lavender, but actually a soft 
cattleya rose with a delicate tone of violet, 
and creamy marks. Enchanting and har- 
monious, ‘Tall strong spikes with many 
flowers open at a time. (DUTCH) 
(de Goede ’48 M 466 90 B) 
3 for 30c, 12 for 80c, 25 for $1.45 
100 for $4.80 
MEMORIAL DAY. An unusual shade of rich 
Bishop’s purple with overtones of violet 
and white penciling on the lower petals. 
Ideal for blending in bouquets and floral 
arrangements. Fine, well proportioned 
spikes. (DUTCH) (Salman ’49 M 570 83 C) 
12 for $1.40, 25 for $2.65 
100 for $9.75 
3 for 40c, 
PAUL RUBENS. Fine large uniform violet 
flowers that remain in bloom for a long 
period. A decided improvement on the 
old variety Jacoba van Beieren. Reddish 
deep violet with magenta. Extra fine for 
cutting. (DUTCH) (Salman E 470 B) 
3 for 25c, 12 for 80c 25 for $1.45 
100 for $4.90 
PURPLE SUPREME. Outstanding! Ruffled 
purple blossoms edged with silver are en- 
trancing and .delightful! An excellent cut 
flower for show, or for commercial use. 
Opens 8 to 9 large florets on a tall spike. 
A heavy propagator. (AMERICAN) Wil- 
son ’42 M 470) 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.15, 25 for $2.10 
100 for $7.60 
RAVEL. A really great ‘‘blue’’ glad! Not as 
pure in color as Better Times, but other- 
wise superior. Color is a violet-blue with 
a garnet tongue. Ravel opens 8 large, 
round, flat-open florets on a 55-inch 
straight stem. A fine cut flower, its large 
size adding to its effectiveness in bouquets. 
NEA DUTCH) (K & M 46 M 
477) 
25¢ each, 3 for 60c, 
25 for $4.00 
12 for $2.20 
VULCAN. An _ intriguing reddish-purple! 
Large! Exceptionally attractive and beauti- 
ful! Consistent in performance, it will add 
much to your garden! (IMPORTED 
DUTCH) (Stevens ’42 M 470) 
25¢ each, 3 for 55c, 12 for $1.85 
25 for $3.40 

