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Large flowering Gladiolus 
The Gladiolus are now greatly favored flowers in the United States of America and 
need no lengthy description. The improved strain of these magnificent flowers produces 
enormous spikes of very large and strikingly colored blooms of enchanting beauty. ‘They 
have a very commanding appearance in borders, in groups among shrubs where they 
remain in bloom for a considerable time, while they are also greatly praised as cut 
flowers for bouquets and vases. 
We draw special attention to our magnificent collection of Novelties and outstanding 
varieties of recent introduction. Many have been tested at Squire Valleevue Test 
Gardens at Cleveland and by the West Virginia Gladioli Society Testing Committee and 
we recorded where possible the results of these important trials. The assortments offered 
in this catalog hold promise of many interesting surprises. 
We shall be pleased to have any comments with regard to the behavior of any 
variety of Gladiolus from all the 48 States. 
g@~- The prices quoted are for Large and Jumbo bulbs. 
Novelties and Outstanding Varieties of 
Recent Introduction 
Special Collections of Gladiolus for Exhibition 
These collections are of splendid value and are made up from varieties of good 
Exhibition form, especially selected for show and competition. We try to be over- 
generous with the selection. 
12 Bulbs 1 each of 12 Exhibition varieties . $2.00; $ 4.00 or $ 6.00 
Lp ee ly Seer ere 4 2 . $4.00; $ 8.00 or $12.00 
Tyo aah 1 cana ba a, : $8.00: $16.00 or $24.00 
Beautiful Mixed Hybrid Seedlings, this is a rare and magnificent mixture of un- 
known seedlings from several of the best batches and is bound to contain many 
surprises as to size of spikes, good forms and lovely colours, which makes this 
superb mixture extremely attractive. 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100 
Albert E. Blake (2), an erect well-formed, purple-red Gladiolus, with a velvety sheen, 
a perfectly finished flower on a rigid stem, 6 to 8 florets open at a time, which are 
nicely placed. A wonderful garden plant of great quality. 40 cts. each 
ALFRED NOBEL (2), a very superb and remarkable new introduction of 
exceptional beauty and distinction, colour a very pleasing salmon-rose 
with a large white blotch on lower petals, the 7 to 8 wide open florets 
out at a time form a colossal truss of great substance and excellent poise, 
outstanding for the show table. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949 
50 cts. each; $ 5.00 per doz. 
Amager (1), an interesting and beautiful deep cattleya-blue Gladiolus, with deep 
violet blue blotch; 6 to 8 well formed flowers open at the same time, which form 
a lovely spike of great distinction. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
ANN VIRGINIA (2), the colour is most violet-pink with a conspicuous carmin 
blotch on lower petals. A delicate soft colour, so lovely and unusual, that 
it is a variety of constant delight, wherever planted. Preliminary Award, 
B.G.S. 1950. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Arc de Triumph (2), a very remarkable variety, being a creamy yellow sport of the 
famous old favourite Bloemfontein, with all its good characteristics as a long well- 
formed spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949 
25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
ARISTOCRAT (2), here is an aristocrat on account of its fine formed florets 
and its beautiful deep purple-red colour, an ideal elegant truss with 5 
to 6 wide-open flowers out at a time. A variety with great lasting qualities 
and beauty. Preliminary Award B.G.S. 1950. 70 cts. each; $7.00 per doz. 
