BULB SIZE AND COLOR INFORMATION 
Our bulbs are listed by color to simplify your ordering. Large bulbs are over 
114 inches in diameter, medium from % inch to 144 inch and small bulbs 14 
inch to 34 inch. 
The following arrangement is standard for all gladiolus shows and are 
grouped according to size as follows: 
Miniature florets—size 100, under 21% inches. 
Small florets—size 200, 21% to 314 inches across. 
Medium florets—size 300, 314 to 444 inches across. 
Large florets—size 400, 414 to 51 inches across. 
Giant florets—size 500, 514 inches and up. 
The last two figures in the number denote the color, in other words a 506 
is a giant cream, a 352 is a medium deep red, etc. 
RETAIL PRICE LIST 
WHITE GLADIOLUS - Color Class 00 
White glads are distinctive and blend well with any color. Annamae is 
tops in this class. Grows 3 to 4 feet high from small. SNOW PRINCESS is 
always good and SILVER WINGS was beautiful this year. 
400 ANNAMAE (70 days) an early pure white with consistantly fine blooms. 
Stands up well in hot weather. A wonderful commercial white. 
Large 3-20c, 10-55c, Medium 4-20c, 10-40c, Small 10-25c 
500 SILVER WINGS (88 days) one of the best white sports of Picardy. 
Heavily ruffled with a touch of cream in the throat. A glistening white 
commercial with rapid increase. 
Large 3-25c, 10-65c, Medium 4-25c, 10-50c, Small 10-30c 
400 SNOWBANK (85 days) a beautifully ruffled white with a slight creamy 
throat. A 1945 introduction by Palmer. 
Large 3-25c, 10-65c, Medium 4-25c, 10-50c 
400 SNOW PRINCESS (80 days) large milky white with creamy throat. Has 
a tall spike and is considered about the best of the low priced commercial 
whites. Opens well from a tight bud. 
Large 3-20c, 10-55c, Medium 4-20c, 10-40c, Small 10-25c 
WHITE (with conspicuous markings) Class 01 
The glads in this class are predominantly white but they all have a touch 
of color in the throat, making a beautiful two color combination. The two 
varieties listed are both very good and will give you much satisfaction in your 
garden. 
401 MT. INDEX (68 days) the white in this glad is set off by a golden yellow 
throat. A striking color combination. 
Large 3-30c, 10-80c, Medium 3-20c, 10-55c, Small 4-20c, 10-40c 
401 SILENTIUM (80 days) has a slightly smaller floret than Margaret Bea- 
ton but the spikes grow tall and straight. The throat has a slight carmine 
feathering. ; 
Small 10-25c 
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