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Havanna (2), a dark velvet red of very rich tone. A new variety of extremely beauty 
in its form and colour, producing a lovely and elegant spike of 3 to 8 florets open 
at a time, carried on a tall and strong stem. A garden plant of high standard as 
well as exhibition variety. 80 cts. each; $ 8.00 per doz. 
HENRI DE GREEVE (2) a magnificent appearance of great structure and 
size, producing an immense spike of 6 to 8 florets open at a time. A 
glorious newcomer in its warm salmon-orange colour, an ideal ex- 
hibition flower and effective garden plant. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
INDIANA (3), a very superb variety of anintense brownish-red colour through- 
out and of an uncommoness, which is unique amongst the Gladioli. 
Produces an ideal spike with 6 to 8 wide open flowers. A very lasting 
flower of high quality and great durability. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 
1950. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Jo Wagenaar (2), a beautiful and very attractive variety of an outstanding colour, 
which is of a distinct deep crimson, with white stripes on petals, 8-10 noble, wide 
open florets out at a time, which are nicely arranged on a tall spike. F.C.C., 
R.H.S. 1949. Do not hesitate having this lovely thing. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
JOHN RAFFLES (2), a magnificent and very distinct Novelty of an outstanding 
colour, which is very difficult to describe, when first seen, one is inclined 
to call it ,,smoky”, it has a pale ground colour of coppery-yellow uni- 
formly overlaid with hundreds of very fine nerves of a shade of burnt- 
sienna slightly pale on lower petals and with 7 to 9 large well formed 
expanded flowers out at a time, it makes a beautiful spike of a colour 
not seen in Gladioli before and should be of particular interest to the 
real connoisseur, strong grower. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Klaas Velthuys (2), a magnificent pansy-blue Gladiolus. A new introduction of high 
standard and supreme quality. One of the best varieties in that unusual colour 
with 6 to 8 florets open at the same time. Extremely beautiful spike of very noble 
form, good substance and fine stature. $ 1.80 each 
LEADING LADY (3), one of the most beautiful of the white Gladioli; this 
variety stands out prominently on account of its pure colour. It is a sport 
from the favourite oldtimer Picardy, with all its good characteristics in 
it, producing a spike of uncommon charm and grace. 
10 cts. each; $ 1.00 per doz. 
LORD NELSON (1), a very beautiful golden-yellow with a pale apricot tinted 
throat, which gives the flower a very distinct appearance, strong grower. 
40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
MABEL VIOLET (2), this glorious Gladiolus may be regarded as the best 
purple violets in its class; very large flowers of a velvety sheen, 6 to 8 
florets opening at a time on an extremely beautiful spike of a noble 
form, good substance and magnificent statue. Being described as the 
best flower in the show. $ 3.00 each 
MARSHAL MONTGOMERY (2), one of the choicest new introductions 
of a beautiful one-toned very deep velvety-red, 6to 8 expanding well- 
formed flowers out at a time, which are nicely arranged on a strong 
erect stem, a very fine novelty. See illustration. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Maria Zamorra (2), a very delicate shade of ivory-yellow with very large open flowers 
on a strong and straight stem. Exquisite garden plant, wherever planted. 
20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
MARIA GORETTI (1), a glorious new white variety of lovely form and perfect 
carriage. This novel Gladiolus is considered the choicest in its class. For 
purity of colour and perfection of texture it has no equal, 10 to 12 open 
florets of excellent substance are produced on a tall strong stem. The 
best one ever raised. $ 2.00 each 
MAUREEN GARDENER (1), a variety of very delicate character and extreme 
loveliness. The flowers being purest white with a soft rosy-pink shade. 
Most enchanting variety of unusual colouring which instantly appeals to 
all who see it. A glorious new introduction of enormous size with 10 to 12 
open florets at a time. An ideal garden plant wherever placed. Rated A 
(Excellent) in U.S.A. 1950. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
