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an expert wholesale Gladiolus grower in Portland, Oregon, who ran our test 
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ijn “<All of them were unsurpassed for size and color. I do feel sure that Tenor 
5 in jand Pretoria are tops and surpass any existing pink varieties. Firedome is 
mi, §jentirely new in a red shade and should prove very popular. Apricot Queen 
Ij) ts valuable because so early in blocm. It was exactly a month ahead of 
‘dig, | Josephine. Unlike most Glads, I find these new ones are all attractive when 
sp) | 0Loomed out to the tip after cutting. Now I should like to get more of some 
of these varieties. I believe they could be introduced as a new Giant strain 
of high color value. Dirk Bouts and Else Poulsen are two superb Glads.” 
o Firedome Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
e Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new among 
N0 Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform. One of the tallest 
1 growing Glads. 
Frans Verwilt Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
it Clearest lemon-yellow. Florets are nicely ruffled and well 
placed. A truly beautiful variety. 
} Garnier Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
: § Large, white flowers delicately shaded soft rose. Many open at 
5 & One time and of good substance. A beautiful Gladiolus of 
immense size; one of our favorites. 
0 § Habana Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
ae | Bright brick-red slightly shaded fire-red. A very attractively 
h colored variety with well-formed spike. Excellent for the gar- 
- den, makes a gorgeous show. 
Hart Nibbrig Three $1.10, Doz. $3.85, 100 $24.50 
A most beautiful soft violet and mauve variety, a color not 
h @ yet found among Gladioli; many open at one time, forming a 
- &§ graceful spike. Highly recommended for cut flower purposes 
and also for the garden. 
Josephine Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.09 
Clear cherry-red without blotches or stripes. Extra long flower 
head. Florets are of heaviest texture and stand without wilt- 
ing in extreme heat. Somewhat late in blooming. 
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) | Leeuwenhorst Three 65c, Doz. $2.30, 100 $14.75 
( | Award of Merit, 1944. Pale lilac-rose shading salmon-rose, 
] towards the edges of the flower petals small purplish line. 
' Enormous flower forming a perfect spike. Tall and strong 
| growing variety. 
/ Modern Times Three 70c, Doz. $2.50, 100 $16.00 
Award of Merit, 1945. Carmine-purple, distinct color. This 
| variety is recommended for the garden. Tall and strong, mak- 
ee ing a fine spike. 
Dark orange-red with a darker red mark on the lower petal. 
Flowers are delicate and lasting. Strong, thin and graceful 
spike. Recommended for cutting. 
Paul Baudry Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
Bright purple. In this shade it is a very attractive variety. Does 
not grow so tall as most other seedlings do. Recommended for 
cutting. 
Paul Kruger Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.09 
A magnificent spike of flowers of brightest pink with big clear 
yellow center. It is so clear in color and bright that it stands 
out among all other varieties. 
Paul Rubens Three 65c, Doz. $2.30, 100 $14.75 
First Class Certificate, 1944. Enormous reddish violet flowers, 
perfect spike. This is without any question the best Gladiolus 
in this color. Five and more wide-open flowers at one time 
with fine substance. 
Pink Marvel Three 95c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $23.00 
Lovely clear pink with delicate yellowish blotch. When fully 
developed five and more flowers open at one time. It flowers 
late and prolongs the season. An outstanding variety. 
Philadelphia Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
Unusually clear orange-salmon with a throat blotch of pure 
cream. This Glad builds enormous spikes. 
Pretoria Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Bright red slightly shaded flame-red. Strong, tall spike with 
well-formed flowers. Outstanding in color and outstanding in 
performance. 
| Morgenrood Three 90c, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
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