Gantous Seeds wave A GROWING REPUTATION 
Gladiolus—continued from page 45. 
BUNTON’S GLORIOUS GLADIOLUS 
MYRNA FAY (Lines ’46)—One of the first lavenders 
to bloom. Tall, easy cutter. A lovely ruffled pinkish 
lavender. 75 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.50. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush ’47) — An 
orange shading into a golden throat. It opens up to 
7 recurved florets on a long Flower-head. October 
Sunshine is a strong, vigorous grower that produces 
spire-like spikes. One of the very best orange glads. 
85 days. Each 20c; 10 for $1.60; 100 for $15.00. 
ORANGE GOLD (Marshall ’45)—A wonderful shade 
of golden orange. It will open 5 or 6 large round 
florets on a tall spike. Orange Gold is one of the 
tallest growing varieties. 80 days. 2 for 25¢c; 10 for 
$1.00; 100 for $8.50. 
OREGON GOLD (Majeski ’41)—A large light yellow 
with a deeper throat. Its fine keeping qualities, 
ability to open many florets, and tall straight spikes 
make Oregon Gold one of the best yellow cut-flowers. 
95 days. 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.00. 
$5.50 per 100. 
October Sunshine 
ORIENTAL PEARL (Carlson ’46)—A_ sensational 
rich cream with very large wide-open plain petaled 
florets. Opens 4 to 6 florets which measure 6 to 6% 
inches. Grows tall and straight and a dozen makes 
an arm-full. 85 days. 10 for 75c; 100 for $6.50. 
PARTHIENA (Hitchcock ’49)—A new color that is 
hard to describe—half-way between deep lavender 
and purple. It opens up to 8 lightly-frilled blooms 
that are huge in size. Parthiena had two Grand 
Championships to its credit in 1950, the shows at 
Sacramento, California and Boston, Mass. 80 days. 
Each 25c; 10 for $2.00. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (Bastian ’47)—A wonderful 
cut-flower and exhibition variety that consistently 
produces fine spikes. It opens up to 10 precisely ar- 
ranged florets on a tall spike. Phantom Beauty is a 
beautiful light pastel pink. It is a strong, healthy 
grower. 85 days. 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.00. 
PICARDY (Palmer ’31)—Salmon pink with slightly 
darker throat featherings. Opens 6 to 8 large well 
placed blooms on a tall straight spike. 85 days. 3 for 
25c; 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
RED CHERRY (Roberts ’46)—A brilliant cherry red with slightly 
deeper throat. It opens to 7 round florets on tall, graceful spikes and 
blooms very early. Wonderful color and an excellent grower. Many of 
th leading cut-flower growers call it a “Red Picardy.” 70 days. Each 25¢; 
10 for $2.00; 100 for $17.50. 
RED CHARM (Butt ’39)—Deep sparkling scarlet shading toward a 
deeper throat. Opens 8 to 10 large, perfectly placed blooms on a tall 
straight stem. Its excellent and consistent performance label it as an out- 
standing variety both for the exhibitor and the cut-flower. 85 days. 10 for 
75c; 100 for $6.50. 
SILVER WINGS (Ritsema °44)—A wonderful white sport of Picardy. 
Opens 7 or 8 glistening white florets with most of the remaining buds 
showing color. Florets are 6 inches across and are very ruffled. All the 
buds will open to the very tip. Plants are strong and healthy. 88 days. 
2 for 25c; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.50. 
SPOTLIGHT (Palmer ’44)—Clean medium yellow with a small red throat 
blotch. Spotlight is one of the finest glads grown. Florets are of large 
size and are perfectly placed. It will open 7 and is a very good keeper. 
80 days. 10 for 75c; 100 for $6.50. 
SWEET SIXTEEN (Fisher ’51)—One of the best new varieties. Opens 
up to 7 wide open, tightly attached florets of a pure, lovely, pastel pink, 
shading slightly cream on lower petals. 80 days. Each $1.00; 10 for $8.00. 
VALERIA (Pruitt ’38)—A soft light red in great demand, opening 6 or 
7 lightly ruffled blooms well placed and of fine texture. Plant is of very 
strong growth. 80 days. 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.00. 
VANGOLD (Van Voorhis *40)—A clean deep golden yellow. Opens 6 to 
8 five-inch plain petaled florets on a medium height plant. Very popular. 
75 days. 10 for 75c; 
100 for $6.50. 
WHITE GOLD (Scheer ’41)—Huge early blooming cream. Opens 4 or 5 
six-inch florets on a strong straight spike. Plant is strong and vigorous 
with very broad, healthy foliage. 
70 days. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
White gold makes a fine cut-flower. 
BB GLADIOLUS MIXED—The finest blend of the best varieties, bal- 
anced according to their color value. This mixture contains many delight- 
ful surprises for cut flowers or garden display. 85c¢ per dozen; 25 for $1.65; 
CHOICE MIXED GLADIOLUS—A good mixture of standard varieties. 
55¢ per dozen; $3.75 per 100. 
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