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Artist (1), a new introduction of outstanding beauty, soft cattleya-pink overlaid with 
deeper tinted veins, wide-open florets well arranged on an elegant upright spike. 
Truly an impressive flower. 30 cts. each; $ 5.00 per doz. 
ARTHUR RANK (2), a very distinctive Gladiolus of exquisite and sturdy 
growth with a most glorious hue. The flowers are large, of a splendid form 
and of a soft pinky-white colour with a light creamy blotch on lower 
petals. A garden plant of great merit with 8 to 10 florets open on the same 
time. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1950. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
ATATURK (1), we believe this the darkest coloured introduction to date, very 
distinct shade of deep purple with a black velvety sheen, strong stem of 
splendid poise and height. An ideal variety. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Barbara Scott (1), a nice tall spike with pure white flowers, well set on a straight stem. 
An useful handsome Gladiolus for general garden use and a most lovely cutflower. 
15 cts. each; $ 1.40 per doz. 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (2), a very fine Gladiolus of an unusual rhodomine- 
purple with great colour appeal, the large wide-open florets of which 
there are 6 to 8 out at a time on a 18-21 inch. spike, are nicely arranged 
on a vigorous stem, magnificent variety for all purposes. 
30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Binghamton (2), a wonderful strong Gladiolus, very rich in its purple-mauve colour 
with velvet sheen. It is a strong grower of lasting quality, very decorative for the 
garden as well as a cutflower; 6 to 8 florets open at a time. Rated B (Good) in 
U.S.A. 1950. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Blizzard (1), a beautiful variety of perfect shape and texture, well placed on a strong 
straight stem, peerless white florets, from which 6 to 8 open at a time. 
45 cts. each; $ 4.50 per doz. 
Bruno Walter (2), this in fact is an outstanding mauve-pink Gladiolus with conspicuous 
carmine-red blotch on lower petals, a giant in size with enormous spike of 6 to 8 
open florets at a time. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
CALEIDOSCOPE (2), an extremely attractive and dainty variety, quite 
distinct from other smokies; the colour is a combination of soft salmon- 
orange in a more or less spotted mixture with an underground of pale 
yellow. A grand exhibition variety and a garden plant of singular grace. 
A seedling from the famous Mother Macree. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 
1949. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Cardinal Mindszenty (2), a distinct variety of a very unusual colour and immense 
size of florets, a marvellous spike of 6 to 8 wide open flowers, well placed on a 
strong and straight stem. A magnificent garden variety in its clear purple violet 
colour. 85 cts. each; $ 8.50 per doz. 
Caswallown (3), very rich dark bordeaux-red with a fine shade of reddish velvet. A 
charming variety for the border and extremely lovely for decorative purposes as 
well as cutflower for its particular elegance. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949. 
10 cts. each; $ 1.00 per doz. 
Cattleya (2), delicate lilac-mauve with a bluish tinge. A lovely flower of perfect form 
and particularly strong stem. Will be admired when planted in groups in the border, 
when its orchid-like colour is seen to the best advance. $1.40 p. doz.; $ 10.00 p. 100 
CIRCE (1), one of the most beautiful and superior Gladiolus so far introduced, 
colour russet-orange with a cream throat blotched deep-red, the 6 to 8 
flowers open at a time make a magnificent truss on a long stem, heavy 
foliage and exceptional vigorous grower, highly rated for exhibition and 
commercial purposes. Rated AA (Superior) in U.S.A. 1949. 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Clarinet (2), lovely deep pink with white in the throat. A very beautifully formed 
flower of great charm and splendid substance, which is carried erect on a strong 
stem. A novelty of high quality. 60 cts. each; $ 6.00 per doz. 
Clara Garden (2), an exquisite variety of a very soft apricot pink colour with wide 
open florets and perfectly placed on a strong stem. Will be admired as a garden 
plant and as a cutflower. 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
