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Romano (2), a variety of delicate character and extremely beautiful Gladiolus of 
exquisite and gentle grace of a most glorious hue. Ivory-white flowers of perfect 
shape and solid texture, well placed ona strong stem. 95 cts. per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Royal Opera (2), a lovely amaranth-purple with deep purple marked blotch in lower 
petal, the large wide-open flowers of good form are nicely arranged on an upright 
tall stem, its exceptional colour combination makes it a very distinct garden 
variety. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
SALMAN’S ELITE (2), a very noble flower of exceptional texture and refined 
quality, the wonderful colour is purest white, with primrose yellow 
blotch on lower petals. A most handsome variety of good substance and 
perfect growth, which produces a most effective display. 
40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
SALMAN’S MASTERPIECE (1), one of the largest new introductions produc- 
ing a gigantic spike with large open flowers of a glorious soft salmon-red, 
which are well arranged on a very tall upright stem of commanding 
appearance. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
SKYMASTER (2), a very pleasing peach-blossom overlaid with a golden- 
yellow gloss, producing large spikes with 7 to 8 well arranged florets 
out at a time, it makes an extremely beautiful flower of unusual charm, 
very highly rated. $ 1.60 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
SPOTLIGHT (3), an exceptionally beautiful and distinct variety in its bright 
yellow colour with a marking of real scarlet blotch on lower petals. A 
Gladiolus that will greatly please all who grow it and very effective as 
garden plant. Award of merit B.G.S. 1950. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 
1950. $ 1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
TEA ROSE (Theeroos) (2), this is truly a very choice new introduction of 
exquisite beauty and charm, its colour is a very pleasing shade of uni- 
form pure blush on pale cream with 8 to 10 large expanded florets out 
at a time, making it a noble and broad truss of delicate yet rich appear- 
ance, decidedly outstanding as a cut flower and for exhibition, strong 
grower. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
TORSO (2), this was in the past season again the largest flower out in our 
Nursery, it is a lovely warm vermilion-red with 10 to 12 well formed 
wide expanded flowers out at a time and which are closely arranged on 
a tall upright stem, making it a colossal spike of breath taking beauty. 
Recommended for exhibition and for cutting, an outstanding variety. 
A.M., B.G.S. 1950. 10 cts. each; $ 1.00 per doz. 
Tyndal (2), fine blooms of a distinct purple-red with a deep red sheen. An elegant 
variety with frilled petals, 6 to 8 open flowers are gracefully arranged on the 
stem and form a nice tall spike. Lovely garden plant, very attractive as a cutflower. 
10 cts. each; 1.00 per doz. 
VANGUARD (2), a very choice Gladiolus of unrivalled beauty and grace. 
Well formed flower, light yellow in colour with a clear red spot in throat. 
A variety of delicate yet vivid appearance, which will be admired as a 
garden plant as well as a cutflower. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
VELVET DREAM (2), a very remarkable and outstanding Gladiolus, the 
colour being sombre purple-blue with velvet sheen; 6 to 8 flowers open 
at a time, are graceful arranged along the straight stem. A gladiolus of 
particular beauty and effectful when placed amongst soft pinky or yellow 
flowers. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1950. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
WINSTON CHURCHILL (2), this wonderful new introduction is as outstand- 
ing as its name indicates, a choice flower of a beautiful dark velvety red 
with 7 to 8 very large well formed flowers out at a time, which are nicely 
displayed on a strong erect stem, making it a broad noble truss of 
splendid carriage, it is a Mansoer seedling of great merit. Recommended 
for exhibition and for the garden. 75 cts. each; $ 7.50 per doz. 
