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Distinct Because of Their High Color Valu, 
Just before the outbreak of World War II in 1940, we were advised by 
Grullemans, of Lisse, Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strair 
of Gladioli with colors of brilliant cleanness and great intensity; coloi 
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 
another at Portland, Oregon. The results were beyond expectation! We haa 
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 Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Brilliant apricot-orange with a creamy throat. This is one of 
the earliest to bloom, being two weeks ahead of the average. 
Aurora Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
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. | 
Babe Ruth Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85, 100 $24.50 | 
A pure, deep scarlet without any markings or shadings. Mass- 
ive ruffled florets on tall growing spikes. We consider this 
the finest dark red Gladiolus in existence. 
Ballerina Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
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 Three 70c, Doz. $2.50, 100 $16.00 
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. 
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Capriccio Three 85c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $19.75 
A very tall, strong grower, produces huge flowers on a big 
spike, 6 to 8 flowers open at one time. Rich pink with dis- 
tinct pure white blotch. | 
Caroline Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
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 Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
Enormous delicate pink florets with small, lighter throat. 
Many open at once, forming a perfect spike and a true giant. 
David Teniers Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85, 100 $24.50 
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) Three 85c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $19.75 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are re- | 
flexed. The particular merit of this Glad is the perfect for- j 
mation of the spike. i 
Dirk Bouts Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85, 100 $24.50 
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 
country, one at Mentor, Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and stil; 
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 Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
well formed flowers of good substance. A giant in size and of 
superb color. 
Else Poulsen Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
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 Dirk Bouts it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
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