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Standard Varieties 
Collections of Garden Gladiolus 
Our collections of large-flowering Gladiolus are very popular and are giving 
entire satisfaction. Customers may rely upon getting 10 very beautiful and 
distinct varieties of good strong constitution, many of them flowering at the 
same time. They produce all gorgeous flowers the envy of all who can appreciate 
their loveliness. 
50 Bulbs, 5 each of 10 named varieties. ......... $ 3.00 
100 ee 1108 os 10", 5 I Re a area $ 5.50 
250 99 25 99 93 10 99 99 So: Oy ,OFwere 22s B e e e e $ 12.50 
500 99 50 99 99 10 99 99 e e e e 2 28 6" Oe 6 $ 23.00 
CHOICE MIXTURE OF LARGE-FLOWERED GLADIOLUS, this is especially 
made up from named varieties producing a gorgeous display of brilliant 
and contrasting colours throughout the summer and our friends will 
find many delightful surprises in this mixture. Recommended for mas- 
sing in beds or borders and for growing cut flowers. Topsize bulbs. 
60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000 
ABU HASSAN (1), one of the finest dark pansy-blue Gladiolus so far introduced, 
a good grower with many well-formed flowers opening at the same time 
and which are perfectly arranged on tall, upright spikes. 
1.15 cts. per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
Acca Laurentia (1), a charming exhibition variety, colour deep orange-yellow with 
creamy-white blotch on lower petals, 8 to 10 lovely flowers open at a time, which 
are well spaced on a tall, slender, upright stem. An excellent garden variety and 
recommended for decorative purposes. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
Admiral Byrd (2), ivory-white flowers of perfect shape and solid texture, well placed 
on a strong straight stem. Magnificent and very showy garden plant of ideal habit. 
1.40 cts. per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Agnita (1), handsome flower of a very deep red colour, a most outstanding variety 
with 6 to 8 open florets at a time, all well arranged on a tall strong stem, A very 
effective garden plant. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
AKEREDAM (1), produces a lovely spike with 6 to 7 wide open florets of 
peerless white, born on a straight stem and of wonderful durability. A 
perfect beauty in the garden looking particularly clean amongst ever- 
greens. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Alaska (1), a very beautiful introduction, having lovely well open snowwhite flowers 
of which there are several out at a time and_ well placed on a tall spike, fine 
grower. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
ALBERT HALL (2), soft salmon-pink with creamy yellow centre at the base. 
Lovely spike with a strong upright stem; 6 to 8 wide open florets at a 
time. A perfect garden variety of very lasting quality. 
95 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100 
Alkemade’s Glory (2), delicate shade of peach blossom with a sharp red blotch on 
lower petals. A perfect beauty in the garden, either in beds or in groups in the 
borders. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
AUGUSTUS (2), an interesting Gladiolus of a very unusual colour, purple-red 
with a sharply defined geranium-red blotch on lower petals, large open 
flowers ona very strong stalk. A.M., B.G.S. 1950 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Bit of Heaven (2), a magnificent outstanding variety for charm, colour and growth. 
Its colour is a lovely vivid orange with as many as 10 to 12 medium sized flowers 
out at a time, looking very attractive, every bud showing colour thus creating an 
effect of rich splendour. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
