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MENELIK (2), very dark purple-red flowers with velvety sheen, a remarkable 
but unusual colour. A wonderful variety in every respect with 6 to 8 
open florets at the same time. The beautifully formed flowers are very 
regularly placed on an erect stem; a mid-season bloomer of particular 
distinction. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1950. 85 cts. each; $ 8.50 per doz. 
MGR. SHEEN (1), an erect well-formed variety, one colouring ivory white 
with a charming spike of 6 to 8 wide open florets at a time. A noble and 
handsome variety of distinct character, which will produce a rich display, 
wherever placed. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1950. 85 cts. each; $8.50 per doz. 
Miss Ellen Moore (2), delicate shade of soft pink, lighter in throat and a deep scarlet 
red blotch on lower petals. A charming spike of 6 to 8 florets, well placed on a 
straight stem. A real garden beauty and good cutflower. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
Mont Blanc (2), the most perfectly formed pure-white new introduction, producing 
very large spikes of splendid carriage with 7 to 8 florets out at a time, a variety 
of great substance and beauty. $ 1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
NEW YORK (2), here is another novelty of great merit and distinction, its 
colour is of deep carmine-red and the wide-open perfectly formed florets 
are gracefully arranged on a tall erect stem. This noble variety is equally 
fine for garden, exhibition and cutting purposes and should not be missed 
in any collection. Rated AA (Superior) in U.S.A. 1950. 
40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
NIELS BOHR (2), this new introduction produces colossal spikes with 10 to 
12 open flowers at a time, colour warm yet rich glowing orange-scarlet, 
a very beautiful and ideal garden plant, the largest spike in cultivation. 
Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
ORANGE SUN (2), a very noble flower of exceptional texture and refined 
quality. The wonderful colour is glowing deep orange-red throughout; 
the whole plant is of an ideal stature. A garden variety of high quality 
wherever placed, something extra good. 15 cts. each; $ 1.50 per doz. 
Ostara (2), a very noble variety, elegantly shaped, of a bright violet-blue colour. A 
distinct and charming formed spike with 6 to 8 wide open florets at a time. Placed 
amongst yellow flowers, it will give entire satisfaction, ideal as a cutflower. 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
PALET (2), one of the most remarkable Gladiolus ever raised in its strange 
but attractive colour, which is deep salmon-red with a clear blue blotch 
in throat. A real sensation amongst the newer varieties, creating an im- 
pressive effect as garden plant and on the show table. Rated A (Excellent) 
in U.S.A. 1950. $ 1.50 each 
PATRICIA ROCK (2), attractive and distinct shade of fine porcelain-blue. 
Magnificent chalice shaped florets with conspicuous purple-blue blotch 
on lower petals. A variety of great charm and delicate yet rich appearence, 
will be most welcome as a border plant and for cutting. $ 2.00 each 
Polynesia (2), a very fine deep orange-salmon blending into a cream throat, which 
has several scarlet lines; 10 to 12 florets out at a time on a tall tapering spike, a 
real Gladiolus for exhibition purposes, good grower. Rated AA (Superior) in 
U.S.A. 1949. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Populair (1), a fine mahogany-red overlaid with a warm velvety shading, a beauty 
on account of its wonderful colour and stately habit. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
PROF. BOERHAAVE (1), a glorious deep rosy-pink of lovely form and per- 
fect carriage with a glowing carmin-red blotch on lower petals. Enormous 
spike of 8 to 10 wide open florets, perfectly placed on a strong stem. A 
giant gladiolus of high quality. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
PUCCINI (3), there is hardly another Gladiolus to match this one in its rare 
but attractive soft violet-red colour, very unusual in its appearence with 
a long spike of 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A charming and elegant 
variety in the borders and as cutflower. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
RAVEL (2), one of the very best bluish-lavender gladiolus of recent introduc- 
tion, the flowers are well-formed and are well arranged on a tall stem, 
recommended for all purposes. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1949. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
