To My Glad Friends: 
In my quest for new breeding stocks during the past 25 years 
| have tried many species from Europe, Asia and Africa. | have 
collected and endeavored to increase those species likely to be 
of use here, maintaining a sort of stud lot for breeding purposes. 
| have used some of them at various times and am propagating 
a number of true hybrids which will be offered in future lists. 
While this list is primarily prepared for hybridists who need 
new blood lines, and connoisselurs or fanciers who delight in 
the unusual, the home gardener will find most of these offers 
of more than ordinary interest because of their differences from 
the standard garden varieties. 
Everything, except as noted, is grown in my private experi- 
mental garden and should grow for you in similar or warmer 
climates. 
PLEASE do not ask for wholesale prices—there are none. You 
will have to patiently grow your own stocks, as | did. 
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE: 
Orders are filled in rotation as received and delivered post- 
paid at proper planting time in spring or fall. No corms shipped 
in January or February, but seeds can be sent if in stock. See 
also special notations under the various headings and species. 
Imported seeds are quoted subject to arrival. Customers outside 
U. S. will please obtain and send import permits or labels with 
orders, which must total at least $5.00. Terms—Cash with order, 
either check or postal money order. 
PHILIP O. BUCH. 
EURASIAN SPECIES 
These sub-zero hardy Gladiolus species are found in parts of 
Europe and Asia, with some scattered along northern Africa. 
They are among the rarest of worthy hardy plants, seldom seen 
in American gardens, yet easier to grow than the summer kinds. 
These naturally miniature forms have had thorough testing over 
a period of years before introduction. They offer new oppor- 
tunities for hybridists, cut flower growers, exhibitors. Use them 
in the rock garden, hardy borders, or naturalize. They are 
grand anywhere, and, THRIPS DO NOT BOTHER THEM. Simple 
directions sent for fall planting. 
NOTE: Figures following name indicate approximate height in 
inches. Those in parentheses show the lowest winter temper- 
atures withstood here (all below zero F.) since | have grown 
them. Mature corms are much smaller than summer kinds. Only 
blooming size will be sent in the quantities and at the prices 
quoted, in fall (Oct.-Nov.). 
G. ANATOLICUS (Armenia) 24 (-14) Two to six purple and white 
flowers, 142’ wide, with attractively folded lower segments. Mid- 
May. 3—$1.35; 6—$2.55; 12—$4.80; 25—$9.40. 
